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Ready 1962 FA Charity Shield FAC

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	This is for your amazing signature. Seem plez 11:23, 16 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Seemplez cheers, much appreciated! The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 11:24, 16 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

No problem! Seem plez 11:25, 16 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for J. J. Williams (rugby union)

On 29 October 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article J. J. Williams (rugby union), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Step hen 22:43, 29 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup Awards

Congratulations! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:34, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Great work! 100 GA reviews in a month was phenomenal work. Well done for finishing third, and I hope you had fun! Take the crown next year? Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 19:38, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I'm in it for 2021, but who knows how much spare time we'll have?? Cheers for the note, and well done yourself. The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 19:47, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't have time for this for this year's competition! I'm amazed I stuck the course, I had no more content left. You've got it in you to wipe the floor if you had the time! Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 19:59, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Well, FAC is so slow, it's anyone's guess really. Could fall down to a moment of bad timing or a day when the co-ords aren't promoting, and it's game over. That's probably something that needs to be addressed next year really, especially as we saw this year Gog's last second (alright, last-half-hour) promotion could have completely over-turned things. Relying on other processes makes this a bit of a hit-and-miss situation. The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 20:03, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Exactly that happened last year (or I'd have won two years running now). But, that is part of the game. I knew I needed to time my nominations to get the four in the two months (which means nomming around 20 days into the first month of the previous round). FA and DYK are the only two parts of the cup that work like this though, you can just write 100 GAs and nom them all for one round, and so long as you generate enough interest, you'd score 3,500 points. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 20:27, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

... just thank you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:47, 30 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

In appreciation

		The Premium Reviewer Barnstar
		By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this barnstar in recognition of the vast number of thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you have carried out. This work is very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 17:05, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

+1 —valereee (talk) 17:08, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Very kind of you both, much appreciated. The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 19:02, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

You do drugs. F**k you now and forever

Stop doing drugs.

I promise I'll try. Thanks for your concern. The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 16:38, 16 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) I like your style, your response was so ... appropriate. By the way, Wikipedia is my drug of choice, and no, I'm not trying to recover.

davidwr/(talk)/(contribs) 18:01, 16 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Smoke weed erryday lol2601:6C3:8380:7490:0:0:0:FF6A (talk) 00:54, 7 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Christophe Dominici

On 26 November 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Christophe Dominici, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 01:24, 26 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Statement Quality Predictions Feedback

Hi The Rambling Man! Based on the discussions on the Featured articles review space, I've made an initial posting of minor POV issues on two articles, one a Featured article candidate and the second one in start class. I would like to know the best way possible to iterate over the feedbacks about the predictions and feedback regarding the way of postings themselves. Also, really appreciate your support in taking the time to help out with this! Sumit (talk) 21:39, 11 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Motion: The Rambling Man topic ban lifted enacted

A motion regarding The Rambling Man case at Requests for Clarification and Amendment has been enacted after it reached majority support. The motion is as follows:

The Rambling Man topic ban from the Did You Know? process (Remedy 9 in The Rambling Man case) is lifted, subject to a probationary period lasting six months from the date this motion is enacted. During this period, any uninvolved administrator may re-impose the topic ban as an arbitration enforcement action, subject to appeal only to the Arbitration Committee. If the probationary period elapses without incident, the topic ban is to be considered permanently lifted.

For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 09:38, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard § Motion: The Rambling Man topic ban lifted enacted

Welcome back to reviewing my articles, Rambling Man, without me permitting (and forgetting to do)! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:52, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Gerda Arendt Unanimous support from the Arbs who opined no less! Thanks. I'll be nominating one later today, so I'll look for you for the QPQ! The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 11:01, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I may be to busy to review today, writing Fünf letzte Tage. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:05, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

No, I meant I'll review one of yours!! No worries. The Rambling Man (Hands! Face! Space!!!!) 11:09, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@The Rambling Man:, wow! I didn't even know of the existence of half of these forums. I would have been more than happy to write in my statement of support, if at all required. Just the brakes that you apply by way of quality control for the homepage is absolutely commendable. Thanks for all that you do at the mainpage in general, but, specifically at WP:ITNRD and WP:ERRORS in particular. I am sure WP:DYK will benefit (again) from your attention to detail. Happy holidays!

Cheers, no worries. Do your best to avoid such forums, they are a deadly timesink and usually an opportunity for anyone with any kind of grudge to come out swinging! Thankfully Arbcom have given me a chance here and I won't be letting them down. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:29, 30 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Here's a barnstar!

	The Working Man's Barnstar
	For your hard work reviewing RDs and blurbs. You've done an amazing job and I cannot wait to see what influences you will make on this site in the future. Have a very Happy New Year! TuckerTVG (whaddya want, loser?) 16:44, 31 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

TuckerTVG cheers, much obliged. Happy New Year to you too. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:08, 31 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The Rambling Man No problem. Keep doing what you do! TuckerTVG (whaddya want, loser?) 17:11, 31 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A new year's offering

Happy new year! Just nominated Hated in the Nation for GA if you're interested. I'm resolving to get a bunch of these done in the next few weeks but no pressure if you can't take them all. Thanks! — Bilorv (talk) 16:16, 1 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year to you too. I'm heading over to GAN to nab it! And I will take 'em all... (if you don't mind of course) The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:22, 1 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Absolutely, looking forward to it. — Bilorv (talk) 18:00, 1 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

And on the ~~twelfth day of Christmas~~ thirteenth day of Black Mirror... White Christmas (Black Mirror) is now up for GA. — Bilorv (talk) 23:39, 6 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Next up: Arkangel (Black Mirror). — Bilorv (talk) 00:44, 13 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Ronald Atkins

On 4 January 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ronald Atkins, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Step hen 19:58, 4 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2020 EFL League Two play-off Final

On 13 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2020 EFL League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2020 EFL League Two play-off Final is believed to be the first competitive match played behind closed doors at Wembley Stadium? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2020 EFL League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2020 EFL League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 13 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

An (admin) goat for you!

Thanks for your work on Wikipedia! I'm sure everyone appreciates it!

Colonel Hotdog (talk) 13:30, 14 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Feeling faint already: [1] Martinevans123 (talk) 13:37, 14 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"The condition is not harmful" - if I fell off a swing like that, it'd be A&E, COVID and sayonara. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:11, 14 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for The Boat Race 2021

On 17 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Boat Race 2021, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that this year's Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will take place on the River Great Ouse instead of the River Thames for the first time since 1944? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Boat Race 2021. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Boat Race 2021), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Actually I didn't know that, and it's a very interesting fact. I'm confident that the boys and girls in dark blue will be victorious over their polytechnic rivals from the fens though, wherever the race might be staged! 😎 — Amakuru (talk) 22:47, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Home advantage (!) so I think the Tabs have this one in the bag.... ! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 22:48, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm, sounds like it's rigged to me! — Amakuru (talk) 23:15, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1992 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 18 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1992 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Blackburn Rovers won the Premier League three seasons after winning the 1992 Football League Second Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1992 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1992 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 18 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Literally smashing DYK right now. What a hero. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:11, 18 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season

On 26 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ipswich Town won the Football League First Division in their 1961–62 season having been promoted from the Second Division the previous season? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 12:03, 26 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1987 FA Cup Final

On 30 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1987 FA Cup Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Coventry City's winning goal in the 1987 FA Cup Final was an own goal scored in extra time off Gary Mabbutt's knee? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1987 FA Cup Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1987 FA Cup Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 30 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This is for all of your hard work.

		The In The News Barnstar
		Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will faithfully execute the privilege of having this gracious barnstar, and will to the best of your Ability, preserve, protect and defend the ITN nominations in the future, so help you God?. Also, I'm TuckerTVG, I just made a new account. Cheers! Tucker Gladden 👑 03:01, 30 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers, much appreciated! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 11:39, 30 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2015 Football League Two play-off Final

On 4 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2015 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the opposing managers watched the penalty shootout that decided the 2015 Football League Two play-off Final together? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2015 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2015 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 4 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2016 Football League Two play-off Final

On 6 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2016 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that AFC Wimbledon were promoted for a sixth time since their formation in 2002 when they won the 2016 Football League Two play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2016 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2016 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Guerillero ^{Parlez Moi} 12:04, 6 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final

On 8 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Blackpool became the most successful club in the history of English Football League play-offs when they won the 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final against Exeter City? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2017 EFL League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 8 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2008 Football League One play-off Final

On 9 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2008 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after his side won the 2008 Football League One play-off Final, Doncaster Rovers manager Sean O'Driscoll said he could "murder a cup of tea"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2008 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2008 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 9 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2014 Football League Two play-off Final

On 11 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2014 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Billy Kee was going to include "Wembley" in the name of his child who was being born during the 2014 Football League Two play-off Final if he scored? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2014 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2014 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 11 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2013 Football League One play-off Final

On 12 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after winning the 2013 Football League One play-off Final, Yeovil Town were promoted to the second tier of English football just ten years after being a non-League club? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2013 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 12 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Great job

Your edits on the 2006 Football League Two play-off Final page are looking really good, great job. Footballgy (talk) 16:30, 12 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Footballgy thanks, and don't think I'm not extremely grateful for your help with my obvious errors! Much appreciated. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:31, 12 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2005 Football League One play-off Final

On 19 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that some of the Sheffield Wednesday team participated in a conga on the M4 motorway after winning the 2005 Football League One play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2005 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2001 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 20 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2001 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the owner of Walsall F.C. described victory at the 2001 Football League Second Division play-off Final as the greatest day in the club's history? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2001 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2001 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 20 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2013 Football League Two play-off Final

On 21 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bradford City scored three goals in 13 minutes to secure promotion in the 2013 Football League Two play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2013 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 21 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2007 Football League Championship play-off Final

Good work on getting the green badge for 2007 Football League Championship play-off Final. Sorry I wasn't able to add any more but I felt as though I'd taken that article as far as I could and also there have been times when I've been less active with wiki-editing. Anyway, it was great for someone else to come in with a fresh perspective on the article to get it over the line. Cheers. --Jameboy (talk) 01:10, 24 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, there's always room for improvement of course, but GA is as far as I'll be taking it for the time being. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:12, 24 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, one thing I meant to ask. You removed the weather from the infobox[2], is it a deprecated parameter or was there a problem with the sourcing? --Jameboy (talk) 12:59, 24 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Don't know why I did that really, but I've added it back and mentioned in it in the prose with the reference there rather than in the infobox. Thanks for noticing and letting me know! Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:19, 24 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2010 Football League Two play-off Final

On 26 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2010 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2010 Football League Two play-off Final at Wembley Stadium was won by a pub team from Essex? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2010 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2010 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 00:07, 26 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting guidance & help

Greetings,

Lot many events do take place on International Women's Day, amongst them, since 2018 Pakistan women take out Aurat March and is leading to substantial social discourse in Pakistan, with substantial media coverage.

Wikipedia main page has Wikipedia:In the news section, would there be any scope to nominate Aurat March and/or International Women's Day for that section?

If yes, then how to proceed further ? How many days before event date, article will be needed to be nominated?

Thanks and regards

Bookku (talk) 02:24, 26 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bookku probably better suited to WP:Selected anniversaries than WP:ITNC so I'd suggest talking to Howcheng about how to get that observance added if it's an annual event. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:34, 28 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 28 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the opening goal of the 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final was described as a "Russian linesman job"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 28 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Glenn Roeder

On 1 March 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Glenn Roeder, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. —Bagumba (talk) 14:38, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

... for the QPQ on FM213. It's amazing that you actually saw her fly... I do about once a year but she's based only an hour from me. Maury Markowitz (talk) 14:48, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Maury Markowitz you're more than welcome. It was such a joy for my grandfather, now sadly no longer with us, to see them fly together. Nice work on getting it onto the main page, along with that great photo. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 14:57, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2009 Football League One play-off Final

The article 2009 Football League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2009 Football League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 19:02, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2016 Football League Two play-off Final

The article 2016 Football League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2016 Football League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 19:22, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2008 Football League One play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2012 Football League Two play-off Final

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DYK for 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 2 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after winning the 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final, some of the Brighton & Hove Albion players dropped the trophy while celebrating and damaged it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 09:42, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2006 Football League Two play-off Final

On 3 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2006 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that at the conclusion of the 2006 Football League Two play-off Final, the losing manager said his side did not deserve to win and the winning goalscorer said he did not mean to score? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2006 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2006 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 3 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2015 Football League Two play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2010 Football League One play-off Final

The article 2010 Football League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2010 Football League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 09:02, 5 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2006 Football League One play-off Final

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Linn County, KS NRHP FLC

So would this be a better table style for sorting and accessing issues? I had to jerry-rig the heck out of it, so it's not pretty, but I've been able to produce something that sorts on the appropriate columns has both color, a key for the color, and text for those who color doesn't help; as well as working links to the commons cat and NRHP refnumbers. Also pinging ChrisTheDude, as I want to make sure this format is actually an improvement before I go to the trouble of converting the existing table in the article to this sort of thing. Hog Farm _Talk 06:10, 6 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, much better. Could also use a caption, and images need alt text, and we'd need to see how it sorts with more than two entries, but it's better already than the NRHP templates as far as I can see. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:11, 6 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Looks perfect! -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:47, 6 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2012 Football League Two play-off Final

On 6 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2012 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Cheltenham Town lost the 2012 Football League Two play-off Final, their first defeat in nine play-off matches? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2012 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2012 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 6 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season

The article 1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1961–62 Ipswich Town F.C. season for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 15:42, 6 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the GA review!

I got a little carried away when editing Bradford Island to address concerns in the review and 2x expanded it. Oh well! I have never had a GA reviewed, so this is a fun new thing for me. jp×g 19:55, 7 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, I intend to take a second look over the next 24 hours. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:01, 7 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 03:02, 8 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

The article 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 08:22, 8 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2013 Football League Two play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 1994 Football League First Division play-off Final

The article 1994 Football League First Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1994 Football League First Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 07:22, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2013 Football League One play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2007 Football League One play-off Final

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Promotion of 1987 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1987 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:06, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Staggering. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:06, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2005 Football League One play-off Final

The article 2005 Football League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2005 Football League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Lee Vilenski -- Lee Vilenski (talk) 11:02, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2010 Football League One play-off Final

On 10 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2010 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Millwall finally gained promotion through the play-offs on the sixth attempt after winning the 2010 Football League One play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2010 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2010 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1990 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1990 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1990 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Lee Vilenski -- Lee Vilenski (talk) 13:22, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2009 Football League One play-off Final

On 11 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2009 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 23-year-old Michael Oliver refereed the 2009 Football League One play-off Final at Wembley Stadium the day after his father had officiated the 2009 Football League Two play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2009 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2009 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1996 Football League First Division play-off Final

The article 1996 Football League First Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1996 Football League First Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 07:42, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1989 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1989 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1989 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 10:02, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 11 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wycombe Wanderers secured back-to-back promotions when they won the 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

51st Academy Awards

Hi again,

Could you revisit the comments you left for me at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/51st Academy Awards/archive1? I made a couple of revisions based on your feedback. Thanks.

--Birdienest81 (talk) 05:44, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

wtf?

wtf did I do here? —valereee (talk) 20:39, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Dunno. No worries, it happens. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:45, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It does? I don't think it should lol... —valereee (talk) 20:51, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well if you had a slightly old view of your watchlist where (I assume) my talk page is listed you accidentally hit rollback and undo two edits. Maybe. Who knows. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:52, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm completely freaking out. —valereee (talk) 20:57, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Chill. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:58, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, don't go rushing to ask for an emergency desysop… oh, too late :-)-- P-K3 (talk) 21:03, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Told you not to worry about. We've all done it. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 21:54, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

On 13 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final was the first Football League play-off to be decided by a penalty shoot-out? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1991 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 13 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

FL process chaos

Hello, TNR. I wanted to stop by and mention something of which I'm aware relating to FL, although I don't know whether it will be at all interesting to you. I don't know whether I'm reporting a problem or just a condition, as I don't know the mechanics of the FL/FAC process (I haven't been active there in yonks).

It's simply this: a user did some work on a list in the hopes of getting it to FL on his 3rd try (2nd nom withdrawn a few hours ago). While he was doing that, he manually created a nom page, "finished" his work, then went to the list's Talk page and added {{Featured list candidates}}, but did not click on initiate the nomination. He then (rather cleverly) doctored the FL page to manually add his list to the page for a 3rd nom review.

I'm not trying to get the guy in trouble as he's already been brought to AN/I (and now he's looking for a mentor), but I'm unsure what mechanisms, if any, get broken when somebody half-follows the directions like this. Just trying to make you aware, in case you're not already. Thanks and good luck with... everything. — JohnFromPinckney (talk) 20:50, 13 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, cheers. I'll take a look tomorrow when I have the energy to unpick it all! Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:55, 13 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2006 Football League One play-off Final

On 14 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2006 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Swansea City made two appearances at the Millennium Stadium in 2006, winning the Football League Trophy but losing the Football League One play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2006 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2006 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The Boat Races 2015 scheduled for TFA

This is to let you know that the The Boat Races 2015 article has been scheduled as today's featured article for April 11, 2021. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/April 11, 2021, but note that a coordinator will trim the lead to around 1000 characters anyway, so you aren't obliged to do so.

For Featured Articles promoted recently, there will be an existing blurb linked from the FAC talk page, which is likely to be transferred to the TFA page by a coordinator at some point.

We suggest that you watchlist Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors from the day before this appears on Main Page. Thanks! Jimfbleak - talk to me? 13:53, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, and on my birthday too! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 14:31, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final

The article 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:2017 EFL League Two play-off Final for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 07:21, 16 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 08:41, 16 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final

The article 2017 EFL League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2017 EFL League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 11:41, 16 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

GAN

I know you shouldn't canvass, but you did say you'd review Machine Head again when I'd tidied up and put it up for review, so I've done that. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 20:48, 16 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Storm in an AfD cup

Morning. Thanks for your comments on their talkpage. Maybe they're right, and stubs are evil. Probably makes me the anti-christ. Appreciate you taking time to put across your views in a calm manner, which is a great quality in anyone. I think if I'd gone down that rabbit hole, I'd now be serving a 1,000 year block for incivility, with no chance of parole. Anyway, hope you are doing well in these crazy COVID times. And stop having such an awesome talkpage of DYKs and GAs. Puts us lesser buggers to shame! Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 09:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, those of us who are dedicated to adding to the collective sum of human knowledge are alright, no matter how it happens. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 09:07, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again for your comments at ANI/WT:CRIC. Much appreicated. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 20:27, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Lugnuts no problem at all. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:42, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Just saw this, shame it got closed before I could leave a message. I left something at the RfC. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 21:18, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again. I know you commented earlier on this, but maybe I've lugged my last nut here too. Thanks for all your help, comments and advice in the past. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 15:09, 31 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Philip Slier

Thank you for reviewing Philip Slier. I was wondering if the article could eventually become a featured article and I was going to start working towards that when I realized that I have no clue about FAs! I went through a bunch of FA nominations and the whole process seemed mildly daunting. I still want to take it to FA status and I want to prepare it for that, but I don't know where to begin. I was hoping if you could provide some pointers or mention specific things that need to be worked on this article before it can be considered for an FA nomination. Any help will help! Thank you. — The Most Comfortable Chair 16:17, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The Most Comfortable Chair the approach being heavily emphasised at the moment is to put any prospective nominations for FAC through a peer review. I haven't been there in a while, but I'm led to believe it's back up and effective again after quite some time in the doldrums. Once you've had a thoroughly independent review on it, and addressed the concerns, then FAC should be a breeze! Good luck. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 21:05, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Greetings! Regarding the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is on the Main Page and whom you brought to featured status, there is one row ("Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa") that is unreferenced. You being the most knowledgeable on the subject on Wikipedia, could you take care of that? Cheers. Wretchskull (talk) 20:14, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Wretchskull done, thanks for bringing it to my attention! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:25, 17 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Crocodile

Crocodile (Black Mirror): if you've not seen the fact before, you'd never guess in a million years where the title came from. Now up for GA. — Bilorv (talk) 03:10, 18 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bilorv on it. This (as far as I recall) didn't get favourable reviews, but I kind of enjoyed it. Will watch again soon and leave review. Cheers! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!)

Your GA nomination of 2012 Football League One play-off Final

The article 2012 Football League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2012 Football League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of REDMAN 2019 -- REDMAN 2019 (talk) 10:41, 18 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)

The article Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 13:42, 18 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

EMA inclusion

Not sure whether you missed this ping, but HĐ wants to hear your rationale for including them in a VMA list, and so do I. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 03:05, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Basic question, hopefully not a dumb one, about FLC...

Hello, TRM! I've been working in a userspace draft on a list that I'd like to do something cool with when it's in mainspace. I'm in awe of your prolific and impressive work at FLC and indeed DYK, so I'm checking in with you for an answer. Do, for lack of a better word, "prose lists" like that -- where the list format is in subjects with paragraphs of prose about them, rather than the table format that's the only one I can remember seeing on an FL -- go through FLC or FAC? Vaticidalprophet 08:13, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Vaticidalprophet that's a really interesting read! My opinion, right now I'd take it to WP:GAN with a view for FAC ultimately. If you removed "List of" and expanded the introduction then I don't see why it wouldn't make FAC. But then FAC's a fire dumpster at the moment so who knows, you could nominate it there eventually and be told just the opposite... From FLC perspective, we don't often see that kind of "list" nominated at all. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 09:03, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1987 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1987 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1987 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Casliber -- Casliber (talk) 10:21, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 20 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final was the first play-off final to feature two brothers when Neil and David Gregory played for Colchester United? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 20 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 21 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Neil Warnock left Huddersfield Town shortly after they gained promotion by winning the 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final because he said the club chairman had told him a "porky pie"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1995 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2017 FA Cup Final

The article 2017 FA Cup Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2017 FA Cup Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Casliber -- Casliber (talk) 11:41, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ramsdell Theatre

Did You Know that Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell financed the construction of the theater and is where the name came from. Bet you didn't know that.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 20:25, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Writer's Barnstar
	Well done on getting all of the EFL Championship play-offs matches to Good Article status you are doing a great thing for the Football community. HawkAussie (talk) 03:37, 22 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

HawkAussie thanks! It's a shame they won't make it to FA but I'm proud of where we are and thanks to you (and a couple of others who have helped) we're almost at "good topic" time! Cheers for the note. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:43, 22 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1992 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 03:01, 23 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1994 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 04:41, 23 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2002 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 2002 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2002 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 05:41, 23 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2007 Football League One play-off Final

On 24 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2007 Football League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that both Robbie Williams and Michael Jackson played for Blackpool in the 2007 Football League One play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2007 Football League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2007 Football League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2005 Football League Two play-off Final

The article 2005 Football League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2005 Football League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 04:42, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 24 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final was one of the last matches shown on the ITV Sport Channel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2002 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Could we not have been better prepared?

Re [3] - I can more or less anticipate that the answer to this will be "well the queue has been on public display for several days/weeks now, so we all had plenty of time to spot it". I vaguely thought that I might be keeping a closer eye on TFAs after the shenanigans of a few weeks ago, but my time is kind of stretched too thin already. — Amakuru (talk) 13:45, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Already happened! Wehwalt mentioned it a few hours ago..... The real point remains: who decides what is "potentially sensitive"? Nein danke. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:47, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah it's a mug's game, I don't think you can predict what will offend the crowds. Someone decided long ago that pooing birds and peeing women are not kosher, but they seem relatively tame compared to some other things. — Amakuru (talk) 18:04, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Band

Regarding the "the" in band names, please educate me (and sorry, I have no time tor the whole thing): I understand "... that the Beatles released ...", when there's a "the" in the sentence, and we don't want "... that the The Beatles released ...". However, if there is no "the" in sight, why not capital as part of their name? I won't say "user the Rambling Man taught me something". Just trying to understand. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:23, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure I understand, my take on it is that if "The" is part of a band name, it should adopt sentence case. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 11:27, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I understand when in a sentence, as I tried to explain. But if just giving their name?? You wouldn't say: "My user name is the Rambling Man", or would you? I really may have a problem with English. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:31, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It's a pretty common approach. I agree, I wouldn't decapitalise my user name, but then I'm not beholden to MOS. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 11:34, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) I do wonder if Gerda might be on to something here. Perhaps capitalisation should depend on whether it makes lexical sense to put "the" at that point in the sentence. So while it might be fine to say "I went for a walk in the countryside with the Rambling Man", it looks odd to write "Wikipedian the Rambling Man said that the moon is made of cheese". But rightly or wrongly, our MOS doesn't make any such distinction. The only thing it allows is if "The" is rendered in a weird way, such as in "Snoop Dogg collaborated frequently with labelmates Tha Dogg Pound". Our construction does appear elsewhere anyway, e.g. "leader or coleader of the British rock group the Beatles". — Amakuru (talk) 11:54, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

On 26 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Cambridge United team took a cold shower before winning the 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1990 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 13:09, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 27 March 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Crewe Alexandra were promoted back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 101 years when they won the 1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1997 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—valereee (talk) 00:02, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of WA8MTWAYC -- WA8MTWAYC (talk) 10:41, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Fancy working on a project?

Hi TRM, hope things are going grand. I was just looking through my list of articles I'd like to at some point promote to FAC, and one article on Steve Davis popped out at me. It looks pretty good to me at the moment, but I've never promoted such an article (BLP) to FAC before. I noticed you actually have a higher authorship than I on the article. Do you fancy putting our heads together to get this one into a suitable place for a joint nomination at some point this year? Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 18:46, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lee, for sure, that would be great. I imagine there are a few offline book sources which I won't have so my focus would have to be on more online stuff, but happy to work that one through with you, let me know how you'd like to approach it. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 19:42, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Purely selfishly, I'd like to nominate it for the fourth or fifth round of the Cup, but if that isn't possible, that's no big deal. I've got Davis' autobiography on order, so I think that would be the big one to include a bit more, so if we could cleanup the article, and get everything as good as possible from online sourcing, that would be ideal. I know you have a series of articles you are working on, but I'd really like to get this one together. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 20:23, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Should be... interesting. GirthSummit _(blether) 20:25, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:37, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to ping me when it's under review. I'm more of a Stephen Hendry man myself, but would enjoy reviewing. GirthSummit _(blether) 22:21, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. Hendry is also on my to do list, but the article isn't in great shape right now. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 22:27, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Lee Vilenski I'll take a look tomorrow if I can. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:40, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Lee Vilenski Hi Lee, sure let's do it. I don't really mind when so I'll let you suggest a time you'd like to nominate it. Is there anything specific you'd like me to do to the article or just a copyedit etc? I had forgotten I'd worked on the article a while back! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 09:42, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Copyedit and general FAC-ness. My copy of Interesting has just arrived; so I'll give it a read and add some citations for some stuff. I did a little copyediting yesterday, but I have no idea what the BLP criteria effect is on FACs. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 09:53, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 22:41, 27 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

1987 Football League Third Division play-off Final

I seem to have made a mess of the refs and I need to go out now. Might you be able to check/fix whatever it is I have messed up....? -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 12:17, 28 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ChrisTheDude No worries. The {{sfn}} template is cool because it deals with repeats without having to use ref name=. All sorted. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:45, 28 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for sorting that out! There's some news clippings on the semi-finals and finals here but annoyingly there's nothing to indicate the specific paper, date, or page. Still, if your BNA access allowed you to find anything usable about the violence after the games, that would be a great addition to the article....... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:46, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ChrisTheDude I will do. It's on my to-do list, scouring the BNA, Gale and Guardian archives today. Mattick lists the final as one of Swindon's greatest ever games so there's also some stuff from there to go in too. Shaping up nicely. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:48, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'll have a go at the kits later, although from the clippings it seems that for no reason at all the Gills wore their change kit with the weird zigzag chest band for two of the games, which I can guarantee there won't be an existing template for :-S -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:51, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Passover

There have been numerous edits by Jaredscribe recently and while I was tracking down a problem edit, I made two discoveries. One is that this editor made the problem edit. The other is that the editor has been blocked in the past, so it's possible someone needs to look at the person's edits to make sure they're all right. I wouldn't know myself, and my fixes to the problem edits I did see may be all right or they may not. I didn't see anyone who was watching the article so I'm just contacting some people who have made recent edits.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 18:44, 28 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Peer review

Hi RTM, Ian Rose closed my FAC nomination Arsenal Women 11–1 Bristol City Women and suggested to me that I open a peer review and invite the reviewers from the FAC to it. I believe that you and and I agree on the level of explanation that is appropriate within the article, that it is not right to try to make the article entirely self-contained when it comes to football terms and rules. I also believe that whatever happened earlier this year at FAC, it seems that with a) the recent promotion of 1987 FA Cup Final and b) the supports you have acquired for your current nominations, and c) comments on other football FACs in the last few weeks, the current consensus is back to what it used to be in 2020 and before; i.e. no excessive explanations needed. I would therefore very much appreciate it if you could review the Arsenal match article for me, holding it to the same standards as you are setting your own great articles. The PR lives here: Wikipedia:Peer review/Arsenal Women 11–1 Bristol City Women/archive2. Thanks, Edwininlondon (talk) 21:53, 30 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Content Review Medal of Merit

		The Content Review Medal of Merit
		For completing an astonishing 73 (!) Good Article reviews during the March backlog drive, or in other words averaging 2.35 reviews a day. (t · c) buidhe 01:11, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

buidhe cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:49, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2006 Football League Two play-off Final

The article 2006 Football League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2006 Football League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 05:01, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2010 Football League Two play-off Final

The article 2010 Football League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2010 Football League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 05:01, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2004 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 05:01, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2011 Football League One play-off Final

The article 2011 Football League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2011 Football League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 05:21, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

For accidentally deleting the Main Page

^{[April Fools!]} Please see: WP:IDIOT

Smash!

You've been squished by a whale!
Don't take this too seriously. Someone just wants to let you know you did something really silly.

DYK for 2005 Football League Two play-off Final

On 2 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Football League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Duncan Jupp scored his first league goal for more than a decade in the 2005 Football League Two play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Football League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2005 Football League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 2 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

For your talkpage comments and emails. Glad to report, all is now good here. Thanks again. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 17:32, 2 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)

On 5 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a team including bricklayers, assistant bank managers and insurance clerks defeated Coventry City in the third round of the FA Cup in 1989? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Paschal drive-by tagging

Was it so hard taking a look around and trying to WP:FIXIT? Greatly reminds me of this. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 00:56, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am blushing furiously at the unexpected fame. And also wondering how to monetize it. Shall I get some T-shirts printed?? Cheers DBaK (talk) 07:53, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

RandomCanadian no, I don't have time to fix up shoddy work, but I do have time to stop it going on the main page. Hopefully you'll be able to address the concerns. It's an article in which I have absolutely no interest or knowledge, so I imagine the SOFIXIT applies to you rather than leaving a snarky note here. I'm also not really interested what it reminds you of. Your note reminds me of all kinds of things I've deleted from my talkpage before, but I'll save you the embarrassment of linking the comparisons. Have a great "Easter" Monday! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:07, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) - it's worth mentioning that something not being controversial isn't a reason to not source it correctly, especially if we are to be displaying it on the main page. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 12:30, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

(watching) So the article was in one shape. Some tags were put on it. The article's now in better shape. Hey, the system works. ——Serial 12:42, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Dashes

I see from your edit here that my attempt to add an en dash to the POTD caption was unsuccessful. This page shows usage of dashes, hyphens, en dashes and em dashes, but I don't know how to find each of them on my keyboard. When I give a page range in a citation, I use the first symbol that appears at the foot of my edit screen (at the side of a drop-down menu that defaults to "insert"). I thought that was an en dash, but it seems not. I deduce that the symbol used in a page range is different from the one used in a date range. Can you help? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:11, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, the easiest way if you're finding it difficult to easily see the difference is to use the template {{en dash}}. I often use HTML – too. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 19:16, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Paul Ritter (actor)

On 6 April 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Paul Ritter (actor), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:27, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Albums for OTD

There's quite a few 50th anniversaries for classic albums coming up, including L.A. Woman (19 April, GA), Sticky Fingers (23 April), Tarkus (14 June), Who's Next (14 August), Meddle (31 October, GA) and Led Zeppelin IV (8 November, GA). Can I just be bold and pop them in the relevant place, or should I keep them in reserve in case an ERRORS report turns up for something and we need a quick replacement. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 15:27, 8 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I would be bold and add a few of them to the eligible section of each relevant OTD page. There are all-too-often repeats in there (the talkpage tells you when they last featured at OTD) so I'd replace the ones which appeared last year first or those which have had frequent visits. It will be nice to have some stuff mixing things up for a change! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:29, 8 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'd quite like to see Dare (album) featured for its 40th anniversary in October, but that article needs a bit of work. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 15:43, 8 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I mean it goes without saying that the articles you add to the down-selected blurbs are in good nick.... The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:48, 8 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Boat Race 2021

The article The Boat Race 2021 you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Boat Race 2021 for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Hawkeye7 -- Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:21, 8 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Another FL noob question

Thank you for your help (and kind compliments) last time! I'm still working on that draft, if (very) slowly, but I've found myself with an unrelated question about the scope of FLs brought on by working towards an unrelated featured/good topic idea. How few items is it possible to have in an FL before it becomes too short to pass? I know this is a little 'how long is a piece of string', but the vast majority of FLs I can find are full of items. I'm hoping to make a featured topic on a group of related genetic disorders, for which a primary article would be better presented as a list than a traditional prose article, but its scope would be quite limited. There are ten disorders in the group with articles, and you could maybe make them for two more, but they'd be very hard to write for rarity reasons (less than ten diagnosed cases for either). Can you write an FL with 10-12 items? Are there any good examples of limited-scope FLs to study here? Vaticidalprophet 11:15, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ten is round about the unwritten rule but some have passed with fewer. I can't think of any with many fewer off the top of my head, might be a question for WT:FLC, i.e. which FLs have the fewest items? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:52, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2019 FA Cup Final

Congrats on getting this promoted to featured status! SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 17:42, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers. The last minute pathetic obsession with minuscule undefined and unreliably referenced/unexplained flags nearly scuppered it but it made it. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:47, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I was too slow to appear at the FAC, - congrats! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:02, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not to worry, it scraped across the line! Thanks for the garlic! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 22:03, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

More praise: thank you today for The Boat Races 2015, introduced: "The 2015 running of The Boat Race was an epoch-marking moment – the three "senior" races were held, back-to-back, on the Tideway for the first time in the history of the event, which dates back to 1829."! Great timing ;) - I made minor changes to appearance (both on the page as in edit mode), - revert if you don't like. - I have Grischa Huber on the same page, whose pic with Die Fliege is great. - I hope Aza's move request will be an "epoch-marking moment". I tried that in 2013, remember. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:07, 11 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Memories on the Main page today, Psalm 115 thinking of Yoninah, Christa Ludwig and Milva, - voices that made the Earth a better place. Sad that the psalm hook didn't appear on Earth Day as planned, but better pictured and late than going unnoticed ;) - Thank you for your support, - it really makes the difference. Couldn't believe how long Milva had to wait. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:32, 26 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Gerda Arendt no problem. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:35, 26 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2019 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2019 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 23:59, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sakharov Prize

@The Rambling Man: Greetings! About three days ago, I translated Sakharov Prize to Swedish. I have done some improvements, fixed image layout, and included information about the pandemic (Sacharovpriset [sv] click on "sv"; you could perhaps click on a "translate the page" thing at the top of your browser). Upon nominating it for featured list (Wikipedia:Artikelnomineringar#Utmärkt lista [sv] click on "sv"), I got caught in multiple nets thrown from a few reviewers.

For instance: one column of the table shows the nationalities of the laureates, however, a country such as East Turkestan is not a real country; shouldn't his nationality be switched with China? The description already says that he is Uyghur and from the East Turkestan area. Same thing with flags: flags such as the Bosnian one shows how it appeared during the nomination, and not when he was born there. Kosovo is mentioned twice in the list but it was not a country when he was born (not his real nationality) and was not even a country during the awarding ceremony; shouldn't it be switched with Serbia? One could perhaps keep the note about Kosovo claiming independence.
Another very peculiar thing is that an admin doubted whether the Sakharov Prize should even be a list, and said that it has the potential of being a new article by itself. I personally disagree since it is about the laureates and comprehensiveness has been, in my mind, fully achieved. However, I am not entirely sure what I should do and thought of contacting someone experienced with WP:FL and someone who actually nominated that list for FL.

What do you think of all this? Cheers. Wretchskull (talk) 09:41, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Obviously "nationality" in this case is quite a sensitive subject. If the sources themselves don't mention the nationality, perhaps it's better to remove it altogether. Same goes for the flags. As for list vs article, well maybe Swedish Wikipedia has different standards. You could, if you found sufficient material, break it into a Sakharov Prize and List of Sakharov Prize winners pairing, but unless someone can convince me there's loads more that would make a standalone prize article, I don't see the problem at all. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 09:59, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@The Rambling Man: Thank you for your prompt response! I support your stance about keeping it as a list. I do have an inquiry: shouldn't there be images of the laureates? I see that this exists in many FLs. It seems rather silly to only have a few on the side. I could perhaps also implement this on the English version if it is okay with you. Cheers. Wretchskull (talk) 11:04, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. With respect to images, my approach is: if there are enough free images (e.g. >50%) then add them as a column in the table. If there aren't enough free images, then put a few down the side. And feel free to enhance the article here, that would be great. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 11:09, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 12 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Tranmere Rovers players were each promised a £10,000 bonus for winning the 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1991 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

List of Ipswich Town F.C. players

@The Rambling Man: Greetings! Someone has added a lot of info on your FL nominated List of Ipswich Town F.C. players and most of the added players seem unsourced. Could you fix it? Cheers. Wretchskull (talk) 09:35, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm rather busy but I will take a look and use Soccerbase (which you could use) to better reference the stats. You could notify the user in question if you haven't already done so. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 09:37, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

NFCC for fair use is incomplete

Hello, I've completed the NFCC fields in the two files that you marked that appeared in recent DYKs (The Return of Wayne Douglas and Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite). Regarding your entry on the log (of at least one of them) ""all criteria should have justification, "n.a." is not a suitable justification", I wanted to comment that "n.a" appears in the file descriptions per default when an user does not complete said fields on the upload form. The reason I personally never filled them is because they are actually not marked as mandatory. Now, if they really are mandatory fields, can it be requested somewhere that they be marked as such for the upload form? I doubt I'm the only editor that skips them, and probably there are multiple files of wiki that lack them.--GDuwenHoller! 18:41, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

NFCC says all criteria need to be met. I don't understand how "n.a." can demonstrate that. I know you're right that plenty of files have the same issue though. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:43, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The problem is that the default upload form for Wikipedia:File Upload Wizard doesn't ask some of the questions and defaults them to n/a. If that's causing an issue, then the file upload wizard needs to be fixed. Joseph2302 (talk) 18:51, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well the uploader is still responsible for all the fields to be correctly filled in. Even an "n.a." needs to be justified as to why that criterion of NFCC doesn't apply to a particular upload. The wizard makes it easier to upload but it's not at fault for this kind of thing. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:53, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I get it, and I did complete those fields upon request. But my point is that if the wizard itself would request them, we would not have this kind of issue. If uploaders are not prompted to fill it right away (as with the source, the reason why the use of the file will be minimal, etc.), it leads one directly to think that there are no missing fields and it is good to go. This problem is indeed going to repeat itself often if not corrected on the upload form itself.--GDuwenHoller! 21:02, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 15 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Burnley won the 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final after two opposition players were sent off? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1994 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Assessment request

Hi TRM, hope all is well. I'm hoping to get John Manners (cricketer) to FA-class at some point this summer, I wonder if you could review it when you have time and give me some pointers – after 11 years this will be my first FA attempt! No rush though :) StickyWicket (talk) 22:12, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, it looks good on a first glance. I'll take a more thorough look in due course. One thing that's happened at FAC lately is a perverse requirement for articles to be completely comprehendible to a seven-year-old American child without having to click on any links. I think, because the coverage of his cricket career is quite top level, that might not be a problem, but quite how we would tackle things like explaining LBW or fielding positions or how cricket works in general in each and every FAC (for that is the new "standard") I know not. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:13, 16 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks TRM. Sounds like FAC has been infiltrated by The Hundred, maybe they'd like me to describe wickets as 'outs'!!! StickyWicket (talk) 11:29, 16 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, it's hit new depths. I was being interrogated as to why I would use the word "equalise" in a ~~football~~ soccer article, like it was so "in-universe" that it couldn't be understood. I mean, WOW. Plenty of other examples. But all we can do is give it a go and hope the reviewers are the sensible type! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 11:57, 16 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

WOW! I wonder what "equalise" in a football article could possibly mean... this obviously *rolls eyes*! StickyWicket (talk) 16:06, 16 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am trying to make a GA review

Hello. I am contacting you because I noticed you were on the list of mentors for GA reviews.

I am trying to review the Genshin Impact article so it has a chance of gaining the good article status. This is something I have been thinking of doing for a while now, and I believe I have finished my comments. I have yet to paste my review in the article's good article review section, however, as I am quite unsure about this step. What should I do now?

Thanks. --KingErikII (Talk page) 21:15, 17 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final

On 19 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite his side winning the 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final, Grimsby's Alan Buckley said "Anybody who says they enjoy play-offs aren't football managers"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

RFC Notice

This is a friendly editor notice that an RFC has begun about an "Wait" !Vote for Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates. You can see the discussion by clicking here. Elijahandskip (talk) 13:09, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

On 21 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that both of Scunthorpe United's substitutes failed to score their penalties in the shootout, which saw them lose the 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 21 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

March 2021 GAN Backlog drive

		The Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia
		Thank you for completing 73 reviews in the March 2021 backlog drive. Your work helped us reduce the backlog by over 52%. The quality and quantity of your reviews are consistently astounding. Best, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 13:47, 21 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Eddie891 cheers. Here's to the next one! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 14:35, 21 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Striking Vipers

I've put this one off for a while because I'm not a huge fan, but I'm happy how the article turned out in the end: Striking Vipers now up for GA. — Bilorv (talk) 18:12, 23 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cool. I think I've only watched it once so already looking forward to seeing it again...! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:13, 23 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bilorv P.S. is this one in a rush? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:22, 23 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not fussed which WikiCup round it goes in so take as much or as little time as you usually would. — Bilorv (talk) 21:21, 23 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A pie for you!

Love your user page! EpicPupper 00:22, 24 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Request

The hammer is about to fall on the FAC for Shoom, so if you had time in next few days to rip apart my lousy command of English, that would be great. PS, the new approach of delegates foot-tapping to move nominations along actually seems to be working. Its put the fear of god in me, so now asking here. Ceoil (talk) 16:33, 24 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ceoil I'll opine once SandyGeorgia has done her talk page business. Let me know? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:15, 24 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. Ceoil (talk) 20:19, 24 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ceoil how's Shoom going? By the way, I've renominated Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/1997 Football League First Division play-off Final/archive2 which you were kind enough to review and support last time round, would be grateful if you'd be prepared to take another look? Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:00, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Would you mind taking a look now at Shoom, have given a good run through but of course probably missed bits and pieces. Would prefer more eyes before asking Sandy to vote. Ok re the 1997 play off, but have a couple of others in que, so may be a few days. Ceoil (talk) 20:06, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sure. Probably tomorrow.... Re: 1997 play off, it hasn't changed for three months. Your comments were addressed in totality. But of course, whenever you can would be much appreciated. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:08, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

All right. Will take a look again. Ceoil (talk) 20:10, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, can you hold off until Sunday or so. Need to make a few more c/e's. My bad. Ceoil (talk) 01:51, 30 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No worries. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:10, 30 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, can you do your worst on the shoom fac pls. Ceoil (talk) 09:44, 2 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2017 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2017 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The DYK hook for the article 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final is now in Queue 4. It seems to me that there is an extraneous sentence in the first paragraph of the lead, the one referring to Swindon and Sunderland, which has probably slipped in from some other article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:24, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cwmhiraeth sorted, cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 06:32, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 27 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the year after going into administration, Huddersfield Town gained promotion to the Second Division by winning the 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—valereee (talk) 12:02, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Recently dead athletes

I'm scrolling through the list you posted (nice job by the way) and you've got "Australian swimmer", "German soprano", "American journalist" and then "horse". The OP is complaining about diversity in recent deaths and bam! Horse. I had a good chuckle. Thanks TRM, hope you're well.

Cheers, --LaserLegs (talk) 23:51, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 28 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brett Ormerod scored five goals for Blackpool in the 2001 Football League play-offs including one in the 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Followup on my statement regarding the Commonwealth

I don't know if I made it clear to you, and I wasn't going to say anything, but given that you memorialized a quote that was taken out of context on the top of your talk page, I felt like I had to respond. Since you live in the United Kingdom, I'm certain you understand the difference between the Commonwealth Realms and the Commonwealth as a whole -- but when I said that more people live in the Commonwealth than in the United States, I specifically was referring to those countries who's head of state is the Queen of England. Yes, India (the bulk of the population that lives in the Commonwealth) is a member, but India is a Republic and its head of state is not the Queen.

This is just an academic argument anyway, but I wanted to correct the record. I also wanted to apologize for being a jerk -- I still think that modern nations retaining their monarchies instead of becoming a republic is stupid (just as I know that you believe our gun laws are stupid... and just as we both believe that a liberal democracy retaining the death penalty is ridiculous), but there was no reason for me to be a dick about it -- I am sorry. -- Rockstone^{[Send me a message!]} 00:54, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, it happens, no harm no foul. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:33, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 29 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite losing the 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final, Tranmere Rovers were temporarily promoted to the Second Division? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Milner Award

@The Rambling Man: Hello again! Knowing that you are one of the most prolific WP:FLC nominators, I would humbly ask for a little of your time. I am aware that you are probably very busy judging from your talk page, but could you quickly glance over Milner Award and assess whether it would be possible to get it to FL? I have added everything that I could and I'm sure that comprehensiveness is met, but it might still be too short. Is it even possible for any list to become FL? In return, I could perhaps rewrite Sakharov Prize to meet the quality of the Swedish version (Sacharovpriset [sv]). Cheers. Wretchskull (talk) 14:53, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Wretchskull, I'd be delighted to take a look, and I'll add it to my to-do list. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:06, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Wretchskull, sorry it's taken a week or so to get back to you. I don't see why fundamentally it shouldn't be capable of becoming an FL. We tend to look for around ten items as the minimum so this ticks that box. I'd also look for more background information as this is the main article on the award. Possibly search for images of the recipients that could be included too? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 06:56, 6 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2021 May newsletter

The second round of the 2021 WikiCup has now finished; it was a high-scoring round and contestants needed 61 points to advance to Round 3. There were some impressive efforts in the round, with the top eight contestants all scoring more than 400 points. A large number of the points came from the 12 featured articles and the 110 good articles achieved in total by contestants, as well as the 216 good article reviews they performed; the GAN backlog drive and the stay-at-home imperative during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been partially responsible for these impressive figures.

Our top scorers in Round 2 were:

The Rambling Man, with 2963 points from three featured articles, 20 featured article reviews, 37 good articles, 73 good article reviews, as well as 22 DYKs.
Epicgenius, with 1718 points from one featured article, 29 good articles, 16 DYKs and plenty of bonus points.
Bloom6132, with 990 points from 13 DYKs and 64 "In the news" items, mostly recent deaths.
Hog Farm, with 834 points from two featured articles, five good articles, 14 featured article reviews and 15 good article reviews.
Gog the Mild, with 524 points from two featured articles and four featured article reviews.
Lee Vilenski, with 501 points from one featured article, three good articles, six featured article reviews and 25 good article reviews.
Sammi Brie, with 485 points from four good articles, eight good article reviews and 27 DYKs, on US radio and television stations.
Ktin, with 436 points from four good articles, seven DYKs and 11 "In the news" items.

Please remember that DYKs cannot be claimed until they have appeared on the main page. As we enter the third round, any content promoted after the end of Round 2 but before the start of Round 3 can be claimed now, and anything you forgot to claim in Round 2 cannot! Remember too, that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (except for at the end of each round, when you must claim them before the cut-off date/time). When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Judges: Sturmvogel 66 (talk) and Cwmhiraeth MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:28, 2 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of EFL Championship play-offs

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article EFL Championship play-offs you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Amakuru -- Amakuru (talk) 13:01, 3 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of EFL Championship play-offs

The article EFL Championship play-offs you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:EFL Championship play-offs for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Amakuru -- Amakuru (talk) 19:01, 3 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Goodbye?

I noticed that your edit summary after I let you know that your edit summary wasn't very accurate (which upon further reading I realize it now meant Good Article Nomination, a fault on my part) said "goodbye, hope that's helpful enough?" which confused me. Could you further explain what you meant by that? Blaze The Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 20:54, 4 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I don't need your template warnings for an edit summary. Thanks, bye. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:56, 4 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)(talk page watcher) - it's not wise to template the regulars. The first edit summary was fine, it denoted an active WP:GAN. This is TRMs talk, so he can archive/remove threads as he wishes. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 20:57, 4 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

There are, as I type, approximately 6 trillion other things that are more important than this. I suggest we all toddle off and fix one of them. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 20:58, 4 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1990 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 21:21, 4 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989), has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:07, 6 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final

The article 1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 13:41, 6 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 7 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final was played at Wembley Stadium on a Friday night to accommodate a friendly between England and Brazil? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

DanCherek (talk) 01:36, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of EFL League One play-offs

The article EFL League One play-offs you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:EFL League One play-offs for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Amakuru -- Amakuru (talk) 16:21, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

The article 1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1992 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:41, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:41, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2000 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:41, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2004 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:41, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 20:20, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

FWIW

Under my picture on my User Page are links to videos telling how I order ILL books to my local library that I use for research for developing articles. Also there are links to local newspaper articles on me about my Wikipedia activities. The first one was a front page story done in 2010. Presently I use 3 PCs at the same time for editing and creating articles. In the 14 years that I have been creating articles it turns out 97% have become Did You Know articles = 500 DYKs. It's those articles I am upgrading and making Good Articles. It will keep me busy for the next 2 years, probably the time of the pandemic we are going though.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 22:12, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Doug Coldwell, I saw those videos! Keeps one busy! On a related note, a user has raised a concern (here with two of my reviews of your GANs, suggesting I'm mandating some kind of "anti-criteria". As far as I'm aware I've never forced you to make any changes that are beyond the basic GAN criteria, but I do make suggestions that hopefully create a wholesale improvement of your articles. Is that the case? You've never complained that I've asked too much of you, if it's a problem I'd hope you'd feel able to tell me? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:34, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

As you can see on the one video that I showed the books involved with the three engineers that were the core team for the development of the Chrysler Coropoation. Owen Ray Skelton was a GA on March 14, 2021. Frederick Morrell Zeder became a GA a couple of days ago. The only remaining member of The Three Musketeers (Studebaker engineers) is Carl Breer who has not yet become a Good Article. I nominated him GAN back on December 7, 2020.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 16:31, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

BTW - I have 22 other GANs in the queue and plan on adding others. In the past I created 500 Did You Know articles. What I do is upgrade those and then submit GAN. An example of that is my most recent upgrade and GAN on Harlan Page Davidson. I developed a potential GAN list and then work off that for my upgrades and GANs. That way I can keep track when I submitted an article for GAN and which ones are next for upgrading to a GAN. This way then I have a two year project of making Good Articles. I'm working on having 200 Good Articles before the end of the year, from the 150 GAs I have now.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 20:51, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN Criteria

Hi TRM, hope you're doing well. Do you think that Lewis Hamilton reaching the 100 pole position milestones would pass ITN criteria? He is the first driver in history to reach this milestone. I have next-to-no experience with ITN (except posting obviously supported RDs/blurbs) so I don't entirely understand the criteria. I understand it requires relevancy and posts from highly reliable sources, so do you think The Guardian and the BBC would suffice? I'm asking here before creating a proper nomination because I don't want to waste everyone's time over there. Anarchyte (talk • work) 15:51, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Anarchyte, I strongly suspect it would fail, comments like "arbitrary milestone" and "should we then post 101?" would spring to mind... I get that it would be covered by sources to indicate its notability.... Maybe it's worth a try, but don't say I didn't warn you! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:18, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

That was my concern. Ah well, I'll let someone else give it a shot if they decide that it's important enough. Thanks! Anarchyte (talk • work) 16:21, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2001 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:01, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 17:02, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Black Mirror episodes

Slight change of pace on the Black Mirror articles—List of Black Mirror episodes is now at FL, in case you're interested. — Bilorv (talk) 17:31, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 9 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alejandro Calvo García's mother overcame her fear of flying to see him score the winning goal in the 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1999 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

On 10 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alan Comfort caught a helicopter to Heathrow then a flight to Ireland to get married hours after winning the 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 10 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for James Dean (footballer)

On 11 May 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article James Dean (footballer), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Amakuru (talk) 21:44, 11 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sutton United 2–1 Coventry City (1989)

This is to let you know that the above article has been scheduled as today's featured article for June 11, 2021. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/June 11, 2021. Congratulations on your work!—Wehwalt (talk) 15:31, 13 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you today for the article, written together, introduced: "Some have described this as one of, if not the, biggest upset in English "soccer". Top-division Coventry "Sky Blues" City, riding high in the First Division and winners of the oldest soccer football cup in the world just two years before were quite literally humbled by a bunch of "bricklayers, assistant bank managers and insurance clerks" playing for non-League club Sutton "Amber and Chocolates" United. A hard one for my co-nom (a Cov fan) to swallow but a pleasure for the footballing world who love this kind of "David beats Goliath" story. And it's true too!" --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:13, 11 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 14 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alan Little led York City to victory in the 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final two days before his brother's side played in the First Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1993 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 14 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 1997 Football League First Division play-off Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1997 Football League First Division play-off Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:05, 14 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2016 FA Cup Final

The article 2016 FA Cup Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2016 FA Cup Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Anarchyte -- Anarchyte (talk) 15:41, 14 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Missourian

I messed up the ping. Think everything has been done now. Mjroots (talk) 14:27, 16 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for 2021 FA Cup Final

On 17 May 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2021 FA Cup Final, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Tone 17:03, 17 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Diligence
	Your experience of reviewing hundreds of Good Articles certainly shows in improvements to articles. Keep up the good work. Doug Coldwell (talk) 10:11, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers Doug! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:18, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2020 FA Cup Final

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 2020 FA Cup Final you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Anarchyte -- Anarchyte (talk) 11:01, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/1st Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea/archive1

Hi

You haven't responded to my comments on Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/1st Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea/archive1 (its been two weeks now).

Regards, --Ruling party (talk) 08:07, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Given your familiarity with high quality articles...

Hi TRM, while I've been reviewing your various FA Cup articles I got inspired to work on my own Final-related article. It's currently in draftspace and I've got a few questions before I move it, namely about sourcing.

When doing play-by-play reporting, like how the FA Cup articles mention "x did y at minute z", do I need to find a source that did that for me or is it fine to cite the game itself and point out the most important aspects myself? I understand this could be construed as original research, but if I put it alongside a reliable source and only discussed what they discussed, would this work?
I have used videos of matches and made neutral and factual observations based on those, and while it was questioned, it wasn't opposed. It's an FA: 1997 Football League First Division play-off Final. But I pretty much always try to use those live update sources too, and while even those have been queried for reliability, I think we've set enough of a precedent to go with them. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:10, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Similarly, basic statistics about the matches themselves are hard to come by on third-party editorial websites, but there are independent sites like this, for instance, that have basically everything the article would need because it is in effect an end-of-game report. These sites don't exactly scream RS (like the BBC), but are used by various people in the industry. Would it be better to cite the match itself, this independent website, or exclude any information that can't be attributed to a third-party journalistic RS, including basic statistics?
If you can demonstrate that those sites are used by other people and other RS then you have a very good argument to use them yourself. If not, I think observing the statistics and recording them from the event recording would possibly be okay as long as it's simple enough and requires no real interpretative skill. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:10, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Final question not about sourcing: the draft currently uses {{infobox football match}}. Do you know of any alternatives that emulate the look of that infobox but are more general?
There's {{Infobox sports match}} which is more generic? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:10, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Anarchyte (talk) 12:02, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Anarchyte I'm just about to leave for the rest of the day, I'll get you some (hopefully) useful comments when I'm back at my computer properly, late tomorrow morning or afternoon. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:15, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Anarchyte some thoughts above. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 13:10, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. It'll probably be difficult to prove gol.gg is cited by reliable sources unfortunately, but I'll leave them in and cite them alongside the VOD for the games as a way to prove to reviewers (if I make it that far) that my basic analysis was accurate. Anarchyte (talk) 13:44, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding an article

@The Rambling Man

I just wanted to requests you that if possible, kindly take a look at "George H. W. Bush 1992 presidential campaign" created by me, and suggest some points helping me in improving the article in its peer review. I have already requested it to be copy-edited. Thank-you!

Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 13:46, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Opinion on Sportsfanrob

There is complaint on Sportsfanrob user. You can say anything about him? --AXONOV (talk) ⚑ 14:21, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Alexander_Davronov I already commented there twice. I don't know what more you want to see. This, along with the user in question, is a gross waste of time. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:14, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@The Rambling Man: My bad, just overlooked your reply. AXONOV (talk) ⚑ 12:44, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 21 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a penalty shootout was used to determine which side would host the replay of the 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 21 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2009 Football League Two play-off Final

Hi TRM, hope you are well.

In case you are keeping track of such things, thought I'd let you know I hope to bring this one to FAC next week some time. Fun fact: the chap who presented the trophy to the winning captain at this particular final was in my class at school........ -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:21, 21 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ChrisTheDude cool beans. I'll add it to my to do list and give you as hard a time as possible at FAC! P.S. I have a nomination there which could use some love and attention.... The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:34, 21 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, I'll check in with that over the weekend....... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 11:06, 21 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi TRM, hope you are well. If you have some time over the weekend, might you be able to give this article the aformentioned "hard a time as possible"? It's been at FAC for 10 days now and attracted basically no interest at all, so hopefully a review from yourself might kickstart the process. If you are busy, not to worry, but if you had the time to look it over it would be very much appreciated. Kind regards, ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:28, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, sorry it dropped off my radar. I'll definitely take a look. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:37, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Nice one, thanks! -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:55, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Featured list removal candidates

I'm not particularly familiar with FLRC (I'm more of a regular at FAR), but I've encountered two older FLs that I view as not quite up to standards and sent them to FLRC. I see you listed as one of the delegates there and wanted to make sure I was doing these correctly, as I'm not very familiar with the FL process. Hog Farm _Talk 02:27, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Alles in Ordnung as far as I can see. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 05:57, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2020 FA Cup Final

The article 2020 FA Cup Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2020 FA Cup Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Anarchyte -- Anarchyte (talk) 18:22, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In the news:

Girding my loins for the usual Eurovision battle... Hope you are keeping well. Only in death does duty end (talk) 21:12, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Enjoy! I'm well, hope you are likewise. Can Iceland win again? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 21:13, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The wife and I voted for them. 3 keytars that combine into a circular piano is exactly what the world needs at this time. French entry could take it tho. Only in death does duty end (talk) 21:19, 22 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your good topic! Apologies for the extended delay—had a sort of family emergency, but everything is fine now. There is currently a bot being worked on for making the promotion process less tedious; hopefully it will be ready by the time of your inevitable boat race nom. Keep up the first-class work. Aza24 (talk) 18:48, 23 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Aza24 sorry, I only just realised I hadn't got back to you. Firstly I hope all is well with you and your family and, of course, no issues at all with the timing of the topic promotion – despite the way some behave here, real life is real, and this is not. I'll hopefully be darkening the GTC door again a few times this year, be advised! Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:06, 29 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

GA mentor help please

Hello. I found your username on a list of willing Good Article review process mentors. I just completed my first review and would love a critique. I am reviewing Josh Phillips (murderer); the GA talk page where I did the review is here.

I tried to follow WP:GACN closely but am still thinking I was too nitpicky, although the nominator asked me to be thorough.

Thank you in advance for any help. Light&highbeautyforever (talk) 17:01, 29 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Light&highbeautyforever no worries, I'll try to take a look over the next couple of days. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:04, 29 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for 2021 UEFA Champions League Final

On 30 May 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:53, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Shuttle-Centaur

You left a note at the bottom of Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Shuttle-Centaur/archive1 but no comments. Just in case you forgot all about it. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 21:20, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No, I haven't, just this is bank holiday weekend with all the three play-offs so I've been somewhat distracted. I will get some comments to you soon. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 21:21, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Help request

Hey TRM, I didn't know who else to go to and you're one of the nicest editors so I thought maybe you can help me. On May 29th I made a few edits to the 1991 page after seeing Deb's reply to my old take page post on that page. (Edit 1, Edit 2, Edit 3, Edit 4). In the 2nd edit, I re-added unsourced content that was originally part of the page that I moved to the talk page to get consensus on inclusion (I realise now that this was a mistake but I did it with good intent). Elizium23 did a rollback edit that undid this edit plus my two other, perfectly fine intermediate edits on May 29. I then today, after seeing this, undid Elizium23's edit with the intent of manually reverting my own bad edit while keeping the good intermediate edits. About two minutes, and only two minutes, after I reverted Elizium23's edit, they reverted my revert. About one minute after this revert they put an orange warning template on my talk page even though I have messages saying on the top of my talk page that I find warning templates disrespectful. 4 minutes after their revert of my edit, I undid the revert again this time saying that I was going to manually self-revert my bad edit, while telling them to be more patient and remember WP:AGF. Only 1 minute after this edit, in which I tell them my intent, they put a red warning template on my talk page. I finally self-revert my edit 3 minutes about after I reverted my bad edit. A few minutes after that I replied on my talk page telling them my concerns. The rest of the conversation is on my talk page under the most recent post. I wanted to try to get rid of the disagreement so I asked them whether they knew the difference between rollbacks and reverts. They didn't answer, so I asked them again after which they accused me of "patronizing [them] and misrepresenting events". I apologized, told them my intent, and asked them again. They haven't responded and have been doing edits at other pages since then. I usually wouldn't ask for help for things like this but I'm really worried that they might think it's fine to use rollback for everything, which might cause a lot of good, valuable edits to be lost like in my case. I'm not sure what to do and I'm not good at citing wikipedia rules so I thought maybe you can give me advice on how to respond to this. Really sorry again for messaging you about this and thanks for the help. Dan the Animator 19:36, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Dan. I'm a little busy at the moment and haven't had time to do even my basic "daily" stuff. At a first glance, though, it seems like the user in question is completely misunderstanding their responsibility when using tools. It's simply unacceptable to say things like "take it up with the author of the software", if someone uses a tool, they are 100% responsible for what that tool does. It strikes me that the user in question has realised they are in the wrong and have clammed up rather than trying to resolve the misunderstanding which is disappointing for sure, but I guess not much can be done. I will take a longer look later, but if it was me right now, I'd just axe their petty warning from my talkpage and move on: I think you've used up enough good faith on the situation. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 12:13, 1 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks TRM, I really appreciate it. Don't worry about taking a longer look if you can't. Since they know their mistake it's probably best to forget about the whole thing and move on like you said. I'm also busy with life so I probably won't be editing that much for the next few weeks. Thanks again though for the advice, it was really reassuring. Dan the Animator 00:42, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

New message from Jo-Jo Eumerus

Hello, The Rambling Man. You have new messages at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Huaynaputina/archive2.
Message added 07:57, 2 June 2021 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Just in case the ping didn't go through. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 07:57, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I intend to do a sweep of reviews later today. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:14, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks in advance. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 09:00, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too

Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too is the final episode to be overhauled, now up for GA. Unfortunately "last but not least" may not be a good description of this one... — Bilorv (talk) 00:44, 3 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

On it. Not the best, not the worst, but somewhere in between.... ! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 00:45, 3 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Coventry City 2–2 Bristol City (1977)

On 4 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coventry City 2–2 Bristol City (1977), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the last five minutes of a 1977 game between Coventry City and Bristol City were played with neither team attempting to score? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coventry City 2–2 Bristol City (1977). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Coventry City 2–2 Bristol City (1977)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Gold(III) chloride/GA1

I'd like to ask you a favor. Could you take a look at Talk:Gold(III) chloride/GA1, which I'm reviewing. The author is still making minor edits to the article, but hasn't responded on the review page in a while and seems to be resisting my suggestions. Am I being too hard-nosed here? Should I just give the author more time to work at their own pace? There's a few minor copyedits I could make on my own to fix some sentence structure problems, but I think the lead needs major reworking to get it to the point where it summarizes the main body and fixing that up seems outside the scope of what a reviewer should do. Any thoughts on how I should proceed? -- RoySmith (talk) 13:18, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Roy, looks like you got some movement on this? If it's still sticky, let me know. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 19:38, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It does indeed look that way, thanks. -- RoySmith (talk) 19:45, 4 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Request for Peer Review on Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Article

Hi, I have been trying to get the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award article peer-reviewed so the warning on the top of the page will be removed. I have requested a peer-review on the talk page and have reached out to other editors but no one has responded. I think I have written a very natural article even though I am a conflict of interest. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you Eitan Leff (talk) 03:47, 9 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I think you just need to be patient. GOCE is notoriously slow and has been for years. I'm rather busy doing other things, and in all honesty, I've never tried to deal with a COI/paid edit tag. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 07:24, 9 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final

On 11 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brentford were promoted via the English Football League play-offs for the first time in ten attempts when they won the 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2021 EFL Championship play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 11 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Stupid question

I'm just cleaning up Caroline Flack's article - there's quite a bit of unverified and questionably sourced stuff in it - and I'm just wondering if WP:BLP still applies to the article? I think it does, because all of her family and friends, and many people who worked with her, are still very much alive. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 14:07, 15 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I think you'd be fine as WP:BDP says the policy can be extended to contentious or questionable material about the subject that has implications for their living relatives and friends, such as in the case of a possible suicide. Pawnkingthree (talk) 16:29, 15 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ritchie, yes, sorry for the delay, BDP was my go-to on that, so Pawnkingthree stole my thunder. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:43, 15 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2000 FA Charity Shield nomination

I am very confused. Did you fail my nomination of 2000 FA Charity Shield or not? The talk page on the article says you passed it, but for some reason I received a message saying you failed it. I am hoping it is the former and not the latter. KingSkyLord (talk | contribs) 19:19, 15 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bug with the bot. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 19:30, 15 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 1999 Football League First Division play-off Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1999 Football League First Division play-off Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:05, 17 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

On 20 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that three Aldershot players were involved in a road traffic accident after winning the 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding a list

Hi @The Rambling Man: I nominated List of marches composed by John Philip Sousa for Featured List here. It has received Accessibility review, Image review and some general comments. Although it is a relatively new nomination, still it would be helpful if you can review it and provide some suggestions. No issues if not free. Thanks!!

Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 15:38, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Kavyansh.Singh I'd be happy to take a look. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:39, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@The Rambling Man: Thanks! Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 09:38, 22 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@The Rambling Man: Just a note that I have responded to every suggestion given by you, including adding en dashes. Would surely appreciate your other comments (if any). If not, please let me know that can I collapse the comments as "Resolved", and count for your support. Thanks a lot for your help! Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 12:11, 4 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2021 EFL League One play-off Final

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 2021 EFL League One play-off Final you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of REDMAN 2019 -- REDMAN 2019 (talk) 16:41, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

REDMAN 2019 thank you! I'm in the process of getting stuff ready for the GA drive next month so it may be a few days before I can get to your comments if that's okay. Needless to say I will address them as soon as I can when I get up and running though. I hope that's ok? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:18, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Of course. REDMAN 2019 (talk) 16:45, 22 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In further appreciation

		The Reviewers Award
		By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this award in recognition of the thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you continue to carry out at FAC. This work continues to be very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 22:25, 22 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2021 EFL League One play-off Final

On 24 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2021 EFL League One play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite going behind in less than one minute courtesy of an own goal, Blackpool secured a record sixth post-season final when they won the 2021 EFL League One play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2021 EFL League One play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2021 EFL League One play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 24 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final

On 24 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Northampton Town manager Ian Atkins declared that the "whole town has gone barmy" after his side won the 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 24 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

June thanks

Thank you for improving articles in June, wow: a FA, GAs, DYKs! ... with some impressions of places, flowers and music for you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:34, 24 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1987 FA Charity Shield

On 26 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1987 FA Charity Shield, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1987 FA Charity Shield was played one week early to allow Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini and Josimar to play alongside one another at Wembley Stadium? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1987 FA Charity Shield. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1987 FA Charity Shield), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 26 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1997 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 18:03, 28 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1995 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 1995 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1995 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 18:03, 28 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

The article 1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1989 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 20:43, 28 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2021 EFL League Two play-off Final

On 29 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2021 EFL League Two play-off Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Morecambe secured promotion to the third tier of English football for the first time in their history when they won the 2021 EFL League Two play-off Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2021 EFL League Two play-off Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2021 EFL League Two play-off Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2016 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2016 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Email

I've sent you an email on a non-Wikipedia-related historical Boat Race query! Sarastro (talk) 10:13, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'll go check! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 10:16, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

GAN Backlog Drive - July 2021

Good article nominations \| July 2021 Backlog Drive
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Your GA nomination of 2003 Football League Third Division play-off Final

The article 2003 Football League Third Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2003 Football League Third Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The C of E -- The C of E (talk) 08:22, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Possible alternative method

Hello TRM. I am sorry (though not surprised) your conversation on BHG's talk page got shut down. That editor, in my experience, does not know how to take into account the work that others have to do. I thought I would leave you a link to this thread Wikipedia talk:ReFill#Another enhancement request where I mention just replacing the inline tempates with regular bare url template at the top of the an article. I suspect you know the inline template (along with being a pain to find) does not allow immediate access to refill the way the regular template does. Thanks for your work here at the 'pedia. MarnetteD|Talk 16:35, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, thanks for your note. Yeah, it was an odd and sniffy way of dealing with a genuine concern, but hey, that's life. Let that user continue to make thousands and thousands of edits which will be ignored and have to be undone. They clearly know best making 20 edits per minute to fill Wikipedia with templates that create more work than assistance. Never mind. Back to improving Wikipedia! Cheers. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:39, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome. You've summed up the situation quite well :-) Cheers. MarnetteD|Talk 16:51, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers. Take care, happy (proper) editing! The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 17:00, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am here to gently encourage you to stop responding to that editor's barbs (at least on pages that are on my watchlist!). It helps nobody. – Jonesey95 (talk) 04:19, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Email notice

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1987 Football League Third Division play-off Final GA review

Hello TRM, I've had a crack at reviewing this article you co-nominated, but I think Legobot missed you, so here's a manual notification. – Teratix ₵ 13:50, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers Teratix. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:13, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2008 Football League Two play-off Final

The article 2008 Football League Two play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2008 Football League Two play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 18:22, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1987 FA Charity Shield

The article 1987 FA Charity Shield you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1987 FA Charity Shield for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 18:22, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

The article 1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1987 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 18:22, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1988 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final

The article 1988 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1988 Football League Fourth Division play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 19:22, 1 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of EFL League Two play-offs

The article EFL League Two play-offs you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:EFL League Two play-offs for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Vaticidalprophet -- Vaticidalprophet (talk) 09:03, 2 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2021 July newsletter

The third round of the 2021 WikiCup has now come to an end. Each of the sixteen contestants who made it into the fourth round had at least 294 points, and our top six scorers all had over 600 points. They were:

The Rambling Man, with 1825 points from 3 featured articles, 44 featured article reviews, 14 good articles, 30 good article reviews and 10 DYKs. In addition, he completed a 34-article good topic on the EFL Championship play-offs.
Epicgenius, a New York specialist, with 1083 points from 2 featured article reviews, 18 good articles, 30 DYKs and plenty of bonus points.
Bloom6132, with 869 points from 11 DYKs, all with bonus points, and 54 "In the news" items, mostly covering people who had recently died.
Gog the Mild, with 817 points from 3 featured articles on historic battles in Europe, 5 featured article reviews and 3 good articles.
Hog Farm, with 659 points from 2 featured articles and 2 good articles on American Civil War battles, 18 featured article reviews, 2 good articles, 6 good article reviews and 4 DYKs.
BennyOnTheLoose, a snooker specialist and new to the Cup, with 647 points from a featured article, 2 featured article reviews, 6 good articles, 6 good article reviews and 3 DYKs.

In round three, contestants achieved 19 featured articles, 7 featured lists, 106 featured article reviews, 72 good articles, 1 good topic, 62 good article reviews, 165 DYKs and 96 ITN items. We enter the fourth round with scores reset to zero; any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (one contestant in round 3 lost out because of this). When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Judges: Sturmvogel 66 (talk) and Cwmhiraeth Cwmhiraeth (talk) MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:30, 2 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2021 EFL League One play-off Final

The article 2021 EFL League One play-off Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:2021 EFL League One play-off Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of REDMAN 2019 -- REDMAN 2019 (talk) 13:22, 2 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2007 Football League Two play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final

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Black Mirror (the main course)

After a couple dozen appetizers, the main course: Black Mirror itself is up for GA, if you're interested. No rush as it's a big undertaking. — Bilorv (talk) 19:43, 3 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

July corner

June continued ... last year's flowers match the image on the user page nicely, see? - DYK that her last reply to me was in a thread Green for hope? - The DYK set in honour of Yoninah appeared yesterday, including Psalm 85, with the kiss of justice and peace - we wrote that together.

Fourth of July: Brian's birthday, remembered in gratitude for his unfailing inspiration and support - remember the Chapel - the missed - the music? - Can I interest you in a user's first FAC, Carillon? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:04, 4 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

More music: 2 songs, the morning song - about rising from being down, in more than one sense - is a GA, - there should be more given my initials, but I also want to care for articles of those who recently died (now Esther Béjarano). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:07, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1999 Football League Second Division play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2011 Football League Two play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 1964 European Nations' Cup Final

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Nice work

		The Original Barnstar
		Thank you for your hard work on football related articles! - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 08:27, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Aussie Article Writer thanks, that's very kind of you. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 08:34, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Editor's Barnstar
	For your contributions to the football-related articles. Ken Tony ^{Shall we discuss?} 15:11, 8 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ken Tony cheers, much appreciated. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 15:14, 8 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

:) Ken Tony ^{Shall we discuss?} 15:18, 8 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2001 Football League First Division play-off Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2001 Football League First Division play-off Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 10 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1960 European Nations' Cup Final

On 11 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1960 European Nations' Cup Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the meagre attendance at the 1960 European Nations' Cup Final in Paris was blamed on crowds who "wanted western European glamour, not mysterious teams from the other side of Europe"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1960 European Nations' Cup Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1960 European Nations' Cup Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

YOU'RE trying to be funny

I can tell by the way you're throwing around ellipses and "quotes", almost as if insulting guys with billions of dollars or (and?) beards. It's facetious, or irreverent, or going for something. Part of me thinks I get where you're coming from in these "ramblings", but that's not to say you can project your so-so jocular mood onto me. In some ways, we're probably kindred spirits, but you have a strange way of refusing to accept the very basic differences between one space tourist and many. I don't have five friends in my circle anymore, but if I did, I'd be thrilled to live in a world where taking them up past the goddamned atmosphere is a dream come true, instead of something you'd see in a '50s drive-in movie. Anyway... InedibleHulk (talk) 18:37, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Touching, but no thanks. I know actual funny people. Your contributions to the encyclopedia are, I'm certain, welcomed by some people. I'm not sure what your purpose is here. Maybe I missed the memo. If ellipses and quotes are your thing, cool. Enjoy that, but sadly I'm not seeing what you're bringing to the project. As I said, I probably missed the memo. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 18:42, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea what you think your first sentence is declining. All I'm offering you is a chance to realize that six space tourists can be the first space tourists regardless of any single space tourist before them. That's just math, grammar and logic. If you find such things touching or intended to be taken lightly, despite my best attempts to assure you I mean pedantic business, then yes, I am delberately wasting time by trying to further reason with you.

Legit sorry for saying Blurb instead of Support. I'd just come from a different "vote" about celebrity "candidates" and how newsworthiness relates to "postability" when they "go". In hindsight, your confusion about what I wanted your Main Page to relay verbatim was justified. I was a fool, and will dedicate myself to never fucking up such a straight opening delivery again.

Anyway, as I was saying before that ellipsis conflicted me, go easy on old rich white hippie beardos, eh? They have feelings, too, and problems neither of us 99% can begin to understand. And besides, a lot of your favourite songs were published by Virgin. Admit it. It's at "the top of its field", again. InedibleHulk (talk) 21:28, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh you're still here being funny? Or trying? I used to try to be funny around here but I know now it's a waste of time. Your flaccid attempts are worse than most I can do. Yet you are convinced of yourself, so well done. I don't care at all about the Virgin story, I know it's a commercial load of bolloccks. But no stress. You have your fun, I'll just call it out when I see it for what it is. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 21:39, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

re: discussion at WP:BN

It seems to me that you're using a section header to unfairly promote your own ideas. Which are wrong, by the way; there is no chance in hell he passes "a reconfirmation WP:RFA" now, everybody knows it, and thus he can't possibly run. (Well, technically anyone can run for RFA. But he surely wouldn't; he would make 100 edits across 3 months and get the bit back then.)

The policy isn't "sufficient disquiet". If you want to change the policy, it should be somewhere else as that discussion is too cluttered. User:力 (power~enwiki, π, ν) 22:40, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In different words: either the policy is that he must show he has returned to activity, or he must say he has returned. The answer to either question is clear; the only question to discuss is the policy. User:力 (power~enwiki, π, ν) 22:42, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, you can think that. I don't understand why a user who has made fewer than 250 edits in 8 years should just be summarily re-sysopped. Frankly I think that's utter bullshit. But there are a lot of people out there yelling "yeah well that's what we do!". Which sucks. Thanks for your note but I'll keep the discussion centralised and I'm sure you'll respect that because this kind of absurd process-wonkery needs exposure, not just tacit acceptance. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 22:46, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It's worse than that, it's 50 edits in 6.5 years, counting the ones to start this controversy. User:力 (power~enwiki, π, ν) 22:48, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

And that doesn't count the logged actions where he deleted his talk page and archives in violation of policy. User:力 (power~enwiki, π, ν) 22:49, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

So the point is to question the policy, the 'crats. What is the point of the desysop/resysop process if this kind of user can just walk back in? Where are the 'crats actually backing the community? Are the 'crats just easily replaced by bots? Indeed, apart from tricky RFAs (which probably could be dealt with by tossing a coin), what is the point of 'crats? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 22:52, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If you don't like the current policy how about you propose a change to policy and see if the community supports it? HighInBC ^{Need help? Just ask.} 23:03, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm engaged in a current discussion at BN. Is that a problem for you? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 23:14, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I am responding to your discussion with discussion of my own. You are welcome to make your opinion known, and I am welcome to criticize it. HighInBC ^{Need help? Just ask.} 23:17, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, indeed. Give yourself a high-five then. What's the point of your comment? The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 23:20, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

My point is that WP:BN is the place to follow our administrative policy. It is not the place to suggest that it is wrong and should be changed. WT:ADMIN is that way. HighInBC ^{Need help? Just ask.} 23:25, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh sorry, your point is that BN is sacrosanct and we cannot even dare question it there? That's utter bollocks. But thanks for letting me know your opinion here. We aren't here to just blindly follow guidelines, and it's incredibly disappointing that you, an admin, would just do that. I'll take a closer look at what you're doing lately but honestly we don't need people who are just nodding and not thinking. Thanks for letting me know. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 23:31, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh please. If you have to mischaracterize what I am saying to make your point then perhaps you should reconsider your point. This is the same standard anywhere on Wikipedia. Policy changes are done at the talk page of the policy.

As always I welcome scrutiny of my actions. But ask yourself what your motives are when you are doing this. HighInBC ^{Need help? Just ask.} 23:51, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Eh? You came to my talkpage. I have no "motives". Pull yourself together. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 00:07, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Cultural depictions of football

Hi, I was amazed to see there is no category along these lines - only Category:Cultural depictions of association football players and Category:Association football books that I could see. So The Damned United has loads of "set in ..." categories, but no football ones, though the novel is in the books one. Johnbod (talk) 16:39, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, that is a bit odd. I guess it wouldn't be a massive problem to create Category:Cultural depictions of association football and add The Damned United, Fever Pitch etc. The Rambling Man (Stay alert! Control the virus! Save lives!!!!) 16:42, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2013 FA Cup Final

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Your GA nomination of 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2015 FA Cup Final

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Just dropping by

Hi TRM, hope you're doing well. I see you've got some more FA Cup articles up for GA. I'm lacking time at the moment, but if you're still struggling to find a reviewer for 2014 FA Cup Final in a couple of weeks just drop me a line and I'll see what I can do. Anarchyte (talk) 14:03, 14 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1998 Football League Third Division play-off Final

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Play-off final

Hi TRM, just wanted to explain my changes at 1988 Football League Third Division play-off Final. I added wikilinks to some terms as not all readers might necessarily understand them (e.g. manager, goalkeeper) and amended some links so readers would be taken straight to the relevant sections (e.g. with Replay (association football)). The '.coms' were based on how they refer to themselves on their website, and FCHD was missing the publisher (Richard Rundle). Thanks, Mattythewhite (talk) 15:29, 15 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 2021 EFL League Two play-off Final

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Your GA nomination of 2014 FA Cup Final

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Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1976 Final

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Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1972 Final

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Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1968 Final

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Your GA nomination of 1960 European Nations' Cup Final

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Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 2016 Final

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WT:TFA

I just helped a little ... I gently encouraged the coords to say more on this subject (publicly) than they've said so far ... but "a little" is all I can reasonably do at this stage of my career. I think your request is reasonable. Btw, I did appreciate your recent review at WP:Featured list candidates/List of plant genera named for people (D–J)/archive1, and look forward to more of those. - Dank (push to talk) 14:15, 19 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 1968 Final

On 20 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1968 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Italy won the UEFA Euro 1968 Final but only after winning a coin toss and a replay? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1968 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1968 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 20 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1980 Final

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DYK for 1964 European Nations' Cup Final

On 22 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1964 European Nations' Cup Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after the Soviet Union lost to Spain in the 1964 European Nations' Cup Final, their manager Konstantin Beskov was dismissed upon his return to Moscow following a meeting with Nikita Khrushchev? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1964 European Nations' Cup Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1964 European Nations' Cup Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1980 Final

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Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1984 Final

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DYK for UEFA Euro 1972 Final

On 27 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1972 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that West Germany's Gerd Müller scored six goals in two games against the Soviet Union, including two in the UEFA Euro 1972 Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1972 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1972 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 27 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1988 Final

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DYK for UEFA Euro 1976 Final

On 29 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1976 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Antonín Panenka's namesake penalty kick secured victory for Czechoslovakia in the UEFA Euro 1976 Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1976 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1976 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 29 July 2021 (UTC) [reply]

August songs

Thank you for articles like this, in collaboration, and overall quality improvements! My 12th today, DYK? I decorated, also for a birthday. Songs invite to more music, places, food and flowers. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:53, 2 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Today: Teresa Żylis-Gara, the second soprano to impress me on stage, died, - long live the memory of her beautiful singing, remembered with thanks. 28 August 2013 was a special concert day: look. After Hillbillyholiday gave me a tree. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:01, 28 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Old discussion

here. wow! We had no idea! --Echetus Xe 15:57, 29 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bot

You might want to check out this, since it obliquely refers to you. They have done thousands of tags and discovered it causes problems. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 15:52, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I'd call her actions gross negligence, as evidenced. Hey ho. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 15:55, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

you should have seen how they carried on when I did a mass category move. Funny how it works for one party but not another. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 15:57, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"all editors are equal, some editors are more equal than others..." The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 16:01, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@MarnetteD: you might also be interested. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 15:56, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Meant to respond to the ping but got sidetracked Aussie Article Writer. Her request contains errors but that is par for the course. Refill does remove the inline template if it fixes the ref but leaves it if it is unable to. It is rich for her to talk about aggressiveness in other editors. I hope that you are both well and that you have a pleasant week ahead. MarnetteD|Talk 22:31, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

MarnetteD and now they are accusing others of "trolling" and hiding their comments. Seems to be a frequent tactic. If refill is working, then could you note this on the request? - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 22:40, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm inclined to leave it Aussie Article Writer. Having worked fixing bare urls for several years I can tell you that one big template at the top of the article is better than several (or even one) inline one. Its big advantage is that you can start refill by clicking on the word refill in the template. With the inline ones you have to copy/paste the title of the article into a separate page. Another problem with the inline ones is any that don't get fixed by refill have to have the inline tag removed before you can use other tools like reflinks. The fact that she is no longer meatboting hundreds of articles is the biggest help to come out of other editors pointing out her negligence. Her refusal to cooperate with the editors who are doing the actual work of fixing bare urls is truly a pain. MarnetteD|Talk 23:05, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Figures. It's interesting when I made an ill-advised change to categories she flayed me alive, but when she does something like this it's "let's just focus on the problem". - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 23:08, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I think we should draw a line under this now. I was unaware of BHG's attempts to somehow become the top editor until several people advised me of it, when I noted her edit sprees which included these multiple errors, it was purely down to the fact I couldn't solve them easily because of her edits and it was so much more difficult to go and undo the crap she'd created and re-fix it all with ReFill than if she'd just left it all alone. I'm glad she's come to the right conclusion that her edits weren't always helpful, and despite the oblique NPA, I hope she just starts to do the right thing going forward. Adding a "comment" and then immediately collapsing the discussion is disgraceful behaviour, but hey, that's where we are now. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 23:11, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Will do TRM. Thanks for letting me vent on your talk page. Best regards. MarnetteD|Talk 23:19, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well, MarnetteD, she has just been put up for adminship again. Incredible. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 23:43, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 1980 Final

On 4 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1980 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that West Germany won their second UEFA European Championship in three editions when they defeated Belgium in the UEFA Euro 1980 Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1980 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1980 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Schwede 66 12:02, 4 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Feel like re-reviewing something?

Hi TRM - Cullen House, which you reviewed for GA last year, is currently at FAC. If you're interested, I'm always grateful for your input. Girth Summit _(blether) 09:59, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Girth Summit I noticed that. I'll do my best to take a look, busy holiday period but I will try to work some magic. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 17:53, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You're a gent. Only if you have time, of course. Girth Summit _(blether) 17:56, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm certainly not portrayed as a gent in common Wikipedia fiction, but thank you! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 17:57, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't been keeping up with the fan fiction, but I've enjoyed and benefited from every one of our interactions. (I'm not just saying that to butter you up, honest...) Girth Summit _(blether) 20:16, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you!

I'm just starting off contributing to Wikipedia, and didn't know how to make a Userspace draft (wikipedia threw a huge notification about it). Yours is the first user page I landed on by just clicking from the main page, and it was good to see it :)

Lucidllama (talk) 23:23, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 1999 Football League Second Division play-off Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1999 Football League Second Division play-off Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 8 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Logged in on a whim, should have done it a week earlier, I'd have had plenty to say! 12 hours I queued to get my ticket. Still have newspapers from the day after in my loft. Oldelpaso (talk) 13:55, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oldelpaso Well it's never complete so feel free to suggest more! Good to hear from you again! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 14:22, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Football League play-off final topics

When are you going to make a supplementary nomination for 2021 EFL Championship play-off Final in the Championship topic? And also make nominations for the League One and League Two topics? KingSkyLord (talk | contribs) 15:00, 8 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In due course. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 15:09, 8 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

KingSkyLord League One and League Two GTCs now up and running. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 18:45, 13 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

UEFA Euro 2008 Final

Morning TRM

I hope you had a good weekend, and enjoyed the return of the football league season. Just a query about the article above. I see that you've done some work on it, and I believe you mentioned that you have extra material to add in your books on the subject. Do you want us to launch it as a joint FAC? And if so, how soon do you think we can get it up there? (I guess that depends whether your additions are going to be major in nature or not). Cheers — Amakuru (talk) 10:23, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Amakuru Hey, I think given the glacial pace at FAC, it can be safely co-nominated now and that will give me enough time to extract what's remaining to be added from the paper tome I have on my desk before we get into solid reviews. As it was firmly in the era of online match reports, there's not a huge amount, but there are several nice preview/post-match quotes from prominent individuals as a minimum that can go in there. Nominate away and I'll roll my sleeves up. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:29, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 1964 European Nations' Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1964 European Nations' Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 1984 Final

On 10 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1984 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Michel Platini scored his ninth goal of the tournament when France won the UEFA Euro 1984 Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1984 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1984 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 1988 Final

On 12 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1988 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Marco van Basten's strike in the UEFA Euro 1988 Final was described as "perhaps the most iconic goal in UEFA European Championship history"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1988 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1988 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1952 Farnborough Airshow crash

The article 1952 Farnborough Airshow crash you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed ~~within 7 days~~ when you get a chance, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:1952 Farnborough Airshow crash for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of RecycledPixels -- RecycledPixels (talk) 19:20, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thinking about things

As this goes back years, dunno if the context will be understood (much less by others), so (ugh) <preface> while in the past you and I may not have necessarily always agreed and in some cases certain editorial choices may well have deserved action</preface> - I just thought I would mention that during recent days I've been thinking about you (and others) and the (at times) unconscionable way you (and others) have been treated.

We as a community really really need to do better at how we phrase/implement/enforce sanctions. There's a real person behind that anonymous username.

Anyway, just thought you might be interested to know you were being thought of. - jc37 04:44, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

jc37 thanks, I appreciate that. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 08:40, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Una Stubbs

On 18 August 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Una Stubbs, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Pawnkingthree (talk) 16:08, 18 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1992 Final

The article UEFA Euro 1992 Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:UEFA Euro 1992 Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of REDMAN 2019 -- REDMAN 2019 (talk) 13:21, 25 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	A long-overdue token of appreciation for all your work in reviewing Black Mirror articles, which has culminated in the Good Topic promotion. — Bilorv (talk) 20:56, 27 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bilorv much appreciated. Your work on those articles is exemplary and it was always a pleasure to get involved with reviewing the articles I did. Thank you for the work you put into it all and for creating such an encyclopedic tome about the show. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 20:59, 27 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2020 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2020 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:05, 29 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

New message from ArnabSaha

Hello, The Rambling Man. You have new messages at Talk:Barrackpore Trunk Road/GA1.
Message added 20:35, 30 August 2021 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Saha ❯❯❯ Stay safe 20:35, 30 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Fully aware. I'll get back in due course. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 20:38, 30 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Reddy Foster

Changes addressed; thanks for the review! Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 15:41, 31 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. I'm working en masse at the moment so don't be surprised it takes a couple of days before I get back to you. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 16:07, 31 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

When three great minds think alike...

[4][5][6]... — Amakuru (talk) 16:21, 31 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre accident

The article 1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre accident you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre accident for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Lee Vilenski -- Lee Vilenski (talk) 21:21, 31 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 2000 Final

On 1 September 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 2000 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that France won the UEFA Euro 2000 Final with a golden goal? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 2000 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 2000 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 1 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre accident

When I saw that you were working on this article, I went and took some pictures of the memorials to the victims, if you think it would help the article, since I'm local. They're located at File:1972_Canadair_Sabre_Accident_Memorial_1.jpg, File:1972_Canadair_Sabre_Accident_Memorial_2.jpg, File:1972_Canadair_Sabre_Accident_Memorial_3.jpg, and File:1972_Canadair_Sabre_Accident_Memorial_4.jpg. RecycledPixels (talk) 20:38, 1 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

RecycledPixels that's so kind of you, thanks. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 20:39, 1 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

GA Review of Starweb

Thank you for your GA Review of Starweb. I have addressed your initial comments and the article is ready for a recheck.--Airborne84 (talk) 23:37, 1 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Understood. I'll take a look in due course. I have a lot on the go. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 23:43, 1 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No problem at all. Appreciate the review!! --Airborne84 (talk) 13:08, 2 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2021 September newsletter

The fourth round of the competition has finished with over 500 points being required to qualify for the final round. It was a hotly competitive round with two contestants, The Rambling Man and Epicgenius, each scoring over 3000 points, and six contestants scoring over 1000. All but one of the finalists achieved one or more FAs during the round, the exception being Bloom6132 who demonstrated that 61 "in the news" items produces an impressive number of points. Other contestants who made it to the final are Gog the Mild, Lee Vilenski, BennyOnTheLoose, Amakuru and Hog Farm. However, all their points are now swept away and everyone starts afresh in the final round.

Round 4 saw the achievement of 18 featured articles and 157 good articles. Bilorv scored for a 25-article good topic on Black Mirror but narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final round. There was enthusiasm for FARs, with 89 being performed, and there were 63 GARs and around 100 DYKs during the round. As we start round 5, we say goodbye to the eight competitors who didn't quite make it to the final round; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia, and we hope you will join us again next year. For other contestants, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them.

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Sturmvogel 66 and Cwmhiraeth. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:02, 2 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

		The GA barnstar
		Thanks a lot for reviewing plenty of MRT articles, and I see you have also put a lot of effort in improving other pages. Once again, thank you! ZKang123 (talk) 03:07, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ZKang123 thank you, that's very kind of you. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 06:49, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The Rambling Man Sorry to bother you, but will you be interested in helping to do a FA review for Dhoby Ghaut MRT station? Will be appreciative for more inputs. [7]--ZKang123 (talk) 02:03, 8 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Some stroopwafels for you!

Thank you for the GA review. Eostrix (^{🦉 hoot} _hoot🦉) 11:47, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Eostrix you're very welcome! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 11:52, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UEFA Euro 1996 Final

On 3 September 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UEFA Euro 1996 Final, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Germany's players sang "Three Lions" after winning the UEFA Euro 1996 Final? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UEFA Euro 1996 Final. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UEFA Euro 1996 Final), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 1996 Final

The article UEFA Euro 1996 Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:UEFA Euro 1996 Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kosack -- Kosack (talk) 14:22, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 2000 Final

The article UEFA Euro 2000 Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:UEFA Euro 2000 Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Lee Vilenski -- Lee Vilenski (talk) 15:21, 3 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/1987 Football League Third Division play-off Final/archive1

Hi TRM, just to let you know I transcluded it to the FAC page..... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 18:34, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@ChrisTheDude: just FYI, TRM did transclude it earlier, but a coordinator reverted him so there's a bit of mini-drama regarding this... 🤔 — Amakuru (talk) 19:06, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Amakuru: Oh, my apologies, hadn't realised..... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 19:08, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No need to apologise Chris. It appears that WP:FAC is now being held hostage. Oh well. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 19:13, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I've reverted my transclusion of it until such time as whatever the issue is can be resolved -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 19:16, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No worries. We just now all have to wait for one person (i.e. Ian Rose) to sort the situation out at WP:FAC, as there are no other FAC delegates "available". Looks like deadlock until then. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 19:39, 4 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I'm only here because the FACBot tapped me on the shoulder. It will do so until the matter is resolved. Just leaving this comment as a place holder. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 00:45, 5 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Jean-Pierre Adams

On 6 September 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Jean-Pierre Adams, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Amakuru (talk) 16:35, 6 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

George Kaiserling

Changes addressed! Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 03:15, 7 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Jamie Principle song

Hello, I've made the requested changes to "Your Love" as requested. I understand if you are busy, but just wanted to clarify that the requested updates were made. Andrzejbanas (talk) 12:26, 9 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Brandon Medders

Changes addressed! Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 22:25, 9 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Made further changes. Let me know if anything more is needed. Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 13:54, 11 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Bailey, Iowa

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Bailey, Iowa you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Rambling Man -- The Rambling Man (talk) 20:21, 10 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, the Rambling Man! I look forward to the review and suggestions for improvement. Firsfron of Ronchester 16:50, 11 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of UEFA Euro 2008 Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, UEFA Euro 2008 Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:07, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary

Precious
Eight years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:38, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

FAC mentoring

Hello Rambling Man,

Thanks for offering to mentor. If you are still available could give me an overview of what needs improving in Greenhouse gas emissions by Turkey and how far it is from featured standard? Do I have any chance of fixing it with your help before COP26 starts? Is it best to correspond at Talk:Greenhouse gas emissions by Turkey? If not please ping me. Thanks and have a nice ramble. Chidgk1 (talk) 08:12, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chidgk1, sorry for not getting to you sooner, I'll take a look later and leave some feedback on the talkpage of the article. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:23, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chidgk1, I left some comments there in this place. Cheers. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 11:56, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Selected anniversaries/On this day monitoring

You haven't retired from this have you, old chap? :( Bumbubookworm (talk) 21:34, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bumbubookworm hey, no I haven't but I'm in the final round of the WikiCup and due to some "unfortunate" timings of promotions at FAC, I literally started the round nearly 1,000 points down, so I've been focussed on trying to cut that deficit. I'll get back to reviewing OTD as soon as I'm clear! Cheers for the note. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 06:48, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ah no worries, hope the WikiCup goes well. I was wondering whether it was related to unsourced/inappropriately sourced articles being left on the main page by the admins :( Bumbubookworm (talk) 23:18, 13 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well that never helps with the motivation, does it?! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 05:54, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Help in the FAC review for Dhoby Ghaut station

Hello there. Will you like to take a look at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and input some comments on the review page? I see you have helped reviewed other MRT pages to GA, and wonder what will your inputs be for a FA review? It's closer to FA now, but will seek your views for further improvements on prose/MOS.--ZKang123 (talk) 00:35, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

		The Featured Article Medal
		By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this special, very exclusive award created just for we few, we happy few, this band of brothers, who have shed sweat, tears and probably blood, in order to be able to proudly claim "I too have taken an article to Featured status". Hearty congratulations on your 50th[!] successful FAC. You are only the twentieth editor to achieve this. Gog the Mild (talk) 21:22, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Gog the Mild thanks, much appreciated. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 09:15, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

September songs

Congratulations! Imagine the orchestra on the Main page playing for you! From the DYK lowlands where it's easier to be at the top ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:27, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Gerda Arendt thank you! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 09:15, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Today: a woman in red (back to the beginning of the thread), two who died under "in memoriam" and LouisAlain missed - my first editnotice read: "Every editor is a human being" which is quoted from a comment by Geometry guy in a 2012 discussion on WP:AN. (... and yesterday, I wore the mask on three train rides, and throughout an opera performance.) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:10, 27 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

FLCs

Hi TRM, hope you and yours are well. I notice that you've capped your comments on my three (!) current FLCs, I was just wondering if you were ready to support any of them? All the best! -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:38, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chris, sure, I'll take a look. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 09:28, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chris, done. If you get a spare five minutes, could you possibly take a look at the 2015 FA Cup Final FAC that's currently running? If not, no stress, of course! Cheers. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:23, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, I'll take a butcher's over the weekend..... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 10:28, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Lovely, thanks! Have a good one. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:29, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Good Topics

Hi TRM! Just a quick message to say well done with these GTs (and I know you have an additional one!)! I'm suitably impressed :O. Best Wishes, Lee Vilenski ^{(talk • contribs)} 09:23, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers Lee. Having to work super-hard to reduce that starting 900+ point deficit!! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 09:28, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Waldis Joaquín

Changes addressed; thanks for the review! Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 18:27, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I made all the changes you mentioned to the Joaquín article. Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 11:32, 19 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Cleaning up is a pain....

Am not as interested in snakes as much as other critters...but snake articles are full of hyperbole and are often a bit of a mess (and really important from a public health perspective to get right). Mainly because of this person, who wrote effusively, misused sources, browbeat other editors. Also enlightening trying to clean up...as is much harder than writing from scratch in some ways. His wording has persisted in some places despite half a dozen copyedits...sigh Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of UEFA Euro 1976 Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, UEFA Euro 1976 Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:08, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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	For your valued work in the July 2021 GAN Backlog Drive, which, in a single month, helped to reduce the backlog by nearly 50%. --Usernameunique (talk) 05:27, 19 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Usernameunique forgot to thank you for this, so, belatedly, thanks! The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 21:04, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of UEFA Euro 2012 Final

The article UEFA Euro 2012 Final you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:UEFA Euro 2012 Final for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Some Dude From North Carolina -- Some Dude From North Carolina (talk) 13:41, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 1987 Football League Third Division play-off Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 1987 Football League Third Division play-off Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) via FACBot (talk) 12:05, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Request for advice for a new GA reviewer

Hi, I saw you're a mentor for new GA reviewers! I've just started my first review (have had 3 successful GA nominations - thank you for reviewing the most recent one!) and if you have any advice/comments on whether I'm carrying out the process correctly I would really welcome them. Review is still in progress (in particular I haven't yet had time to check on cited sources), but I've posted my comments so far: the page is Marguerite Gautier-van Berchem. Thank you! Eritha (talk) 15:43, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Eritha hello! Thanks for your note. I'll do my best to get to your review tomorrow. All the best, The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 21:02, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Template talk:Single chart

Hello, just want to note that by mentioning you at Template talk:Single chart I want to start a helpful discussion on the future of the template, which is widely used in Music articles, and not necessarily pertaining to my FAC of "I Knew You Were Trouble" specifically. Have a great day, Ippantekina (talk) 11:10, 27 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2012 Summer Olympics medal table conflict

Hi there,

There seems to be a conflict regarding how to report medals that have yet to be reallocated regarding the 2012 Summer Olympics medal table. Nitobus thinks the cases of yet to be redistributed medals should be listed, but 215XBux says this would violate WP:Crystal, initially. You can read the discussion here. So, how can this possible conflict be resolved?

--Birdienest81talk 01:33, 28 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Don Eddy (baseball)

Changes addressed; thanks for the review! Let me know if anything more is needed. Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 02:28, 28 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Roger Hunt

On 29 September 2021, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Roger Hunt, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 08:59, 29 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion of 2015 FA Cup Final

Congratulations, The Rambling Man! The article you nominated, 2015 FA Cup Final, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

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"Facebook is back"

Are you sure? I tried to post something but get the message "Something's gone wrong. We're working to get it fixed as soon as we can." Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 22:31, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's working fine for me. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 22:32, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it's completely borked for me. Still, it did mean I actually did a decent amount of edits in mainspace for the first time in a while. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 22:34, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It'll be the routing. I updated my status 19 minutes ago and can see it on another device. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 22:35, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh yes, it's back. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 23:51, 4 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sig Jakucki

Changes addressed; thanks for the review! Let me know if anything more is needed! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 03:20, 5 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

2013 FA Cup Final

If I don't get around to a review bug me for one, by email if necessary. If you can find a good source you absolutely need to mention the Wigan fans' song about it. To the tune of Starship's We Built This City: "We beat Man City, We beat Man City with a Watson goal". Oldelpaso (talk) 14:40, 6 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Couple of quick ones: mention that it was Wigan's first/only trophy in the lead, and the shock nature of the result.

Maybe mention how many of the 2011 winners were in the City lineup.

I recall the 5:15 kickoff causing controversy. IIRC it meant the last trains from Euston weren't an option if it went to extra time. Oldelpaso (talk) 14:58, 6 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oldelpaso Hey, thanks for those pointers! I'll see what I can uncover with RS. I thought I had mentioned the trains thing but that was perhaps removed at GAN as "speculation" as it turned out not to be the case. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 15:09, 6 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

[8] was originally published in the Wigan Evening Post and is about as good as I've got. Half tempted to say you should mention Dave Whelan breaking his leg in the 1960 final. It pretty much has meme status given how much he mentioned it in every interview for years. Oldelpaso (talk) 19:39, 11 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Update

Hello, I believe your comments at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Rihanna singles discography/archive1 and Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/I Knew You Were Trouble/archive1 have been resolved. Ippantekina (talk) 08:08, 10 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of 1952 Farnborough Airshow crash

The article 1952 Farnborough Airshow crash you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:1952 Farnborough Airshow crash for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of RecycledPixels -- RecycledPixels (talk) 17:41, 11 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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 I recall the 5:15 kickoff causing controversy. IIRC it meant the last trains from Euston weren't an option if it went to extra time. [[User:Oldelpaso|Oldelpaso]] ([[User talk:Oldelpaso|talk]]) 14:58, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 ::{{U|Oldelpaso}} Hey, thanks for those pointers!  I'll see what I can uncover with RS.  I thought I had mentioned the trains thing but that was perhaps removed at GAN as "speculation" as it turned out not to be the case.  [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]] <small>([[User talk:The Rambling Man|Keep wearing the mask...]])</small> 15:09, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
+:::[https://thepieatnight.co.uk/breaking-bad-12th-man] was originally published in the Wigan Evening Post and is about as good as I've got. Half tempted to say you should mention Dave Whelan breaking his leg in the 1960 final. It pretty much has meme status given how much he mentioned it in every interview for years. [[User:Oldelpaso|Oldelpaso]] ([[User talk:Oldelpaso|talk]]) 19:39, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
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