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Hi there. I've been a sysop here since 2008, and was an oversighter between 2012 and 2019. Most of my substantial edits have been to articles relating to popular culture, which is a fancy way of saying "games, sports and music". More recently I tend to do stuff like adding references to biographies of living persons.

I follow the football teams of my hometown and my country (for my sins). I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.

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I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation (as JSutherland (WMF)), but this is my personal account. Edits, statements, or other contributions made from this account are my own, and may not reflect the views of the Foundation.

Articles ±
[1 FT / 3 FA / 3 FL / 1 FP / 1 FS / 2 FPo / 6 GA / 14 DYK]

Hector Munro Macdonald (December 24, 2007)
Bitesize (January 7, 2008)
Supernormal (January 9, 2008)
Cullen F.C.^[1] (February 12, 2008)
Portal:English football (March 20, 2008)
Aberdeen F.C. (April 2, 2008)
Bloc Party discography (May 2, 2008)
Bloc Party (May 6, 2008)
List of Christmas number one singles (UK) (May 11, 2008)
Portal:James Bond^[1] (May 20, 2008)
Alcanar (May 25, 2008)
Cry Baby (Jemini song) (July 23, 2008)
List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys (July 28, 2008) (GK)
Eugene McGuinness (January 19, 2009)
Black Eyed Peas discography (February 10, 2008)
File:A Scene from Troilus and Cressida - Angelica Kauffmann.jpg (March 31, 2009) (Shoe)
Silent Alarm (July 21, 2009)
Cello Sonata in G minor (July 31, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (August 8, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (September 2, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy Remixed (September 6, 2009) (RB88)
A Weekend in the City (September 14, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy (October 10, 2009) (RB88)
Bloc Party albums (October 24, 2009)
Joe Danger (October 21, 2011)
Joe Danger (October 24, 2011)
Joe Danger: The Movie (October 25, 2011)
Julius Green (December 13, 2015)
Bad Milk (April 2, 2016)
I Get This Call Every Day (May 14, 2016)
Football (Disorder) Act 2000 (August 1, 2016)
Get to Heaven (September 26, 2017)

Notes:

^ ^a ^b Deleted via deletion discussion some time after.

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Did you know

04 Sep 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
03 Sep 2024 – Myvanwy Rhys (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
02 Sep 2024 – Fedora (short story) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
02 Sep 2024 – Edward Cruttwell (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Paul W (t · c); see discussion
31 Aug 2024 – Anaïs Gallagher (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
30 Aug 2024 – The Right and the Wrong (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – The Book of Longings (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Orchastrattor (t · c); see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – IMAX Melbourne (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Mjks28 (t · c); see discussion
28 Aug 2024 – Afonso Henriques Theatre (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by V.B.Speranza (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

08 Sep 2024 – Justin R. Begnaud (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MaxnaCarta (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
07 Sep 2024 – ProtoShare (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Amigao (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
06 Sep 2024 – 1993 TAC Cup season (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Aspirex (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
06 Sep 2024 – Sarah Cheng-De Winne (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Kingoflettuce (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
05 Sep 2024 – Christine Warnke (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bangabandhu (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
05 Sep 2024 – Interesting Engineering (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Justiyaya (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
04 Sep 2024 – John T. Wilson (born 1861) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SafariScribe (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
04 Sep 2024 – Healthera (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Loewstisch (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
04 Sep 2024 – Ex-Muslim activism in Kerala (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spworld2 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
02 Sep 2024 – Embassy of Moldova, Tel Aviv (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)

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Proposed deletions

07 Sep 2024 – Muchuu (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Mccapra (t · c): concern
06 Sep 2024 – John Miller (Australian official) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Moriwen (t · c): concern
04 Sep 2024 – ZERO—The End of Prostate Cancer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by PeanutFerg (t · c): concern
06 Sep 2024 – Almohad conquest of Evora (1191) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Javext (t · c) and endorsed by Srnec (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024 was redirected to Almohad campaign against Portugal (1190–1191) (talk · edit · hist)
05 Sep 2024 – Akshata Krishnamurthy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mosana2300 (t · c) was deproded by Nnev66 (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024
01 Sep 2024 – Hamid Abbasi (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bon courage (t · c) was deleted
27 Aug 2024 – Angelo Ranaldo (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 10mmsocket (t · c) was deleted
27 Aug 2024 – Stealth Key (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Iforgotmyname121 (t · c) was deleted

Redirects for discussion

01 Sep 2024 – Facing the facts (talk · edit · hist) →BPDFamily.com was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
21 Aug 2024 – Australia 2032 (talk · edit · hist) →2032 Summer Olympics was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2024 – Le Cartel (talk · edit · hist) →Mother Russia Bleeds was RfDed by MimirIsSmart (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2024 – Le Cartel Studio (talk · edit · hist) →Mother Russia Bleeds was RfDed by MimirIsSmart (t · c); see discussion
undated – World's rarest butterfly (talk · edit · hist) →Actinote zikani was RfDed
30 Aug 2024 – Glue70 (talk · edit · hist) →Joanna (Kool & the Gang song) RfDed by 1ctinus (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – Sudan (South) (talk · edit · hist) →South Sudan RfDed by 64.229.88.34 (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Files for discussion

03 Sep 2024 – File:DezCaughtIt.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Dez Caught It) was FfDed by Gonzo fan2007 (t · c); see discussion

Featured list candidates

17 Jul 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic candidates

04 Jul 2024 – All You Had to Do Was Stay (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
04 Jul 2024 – I Wish You Would (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

07 Sep 2024 – Kitab-ı Bahriye (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rjjiii (t · c); start discussion
06 Sep 2024 – Making the Bed (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MaranoFan (t · c); start discussion
04 Sep 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
01 Sep 2024 – Klerykal fiction (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
30 Aug 2024 – Afonso Henriques Theatre (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by V.B.Speranza (t · c); start discussion
30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
25 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
24 Aug 2024 – Suryakumar Yadav (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Magentic Manifestations (t · c); start discussion
13 Aug 2024 – Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gb321 (t · c); see discussion
12 Aug 2024 – Heterojunction solar cell (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Radiotrefoil (t · c); start discussion

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Good topic candidates

06 Sep 2024 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
06 Sep 2024 – The Way I Loved You (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

12 Aug 2024 – Existential risk studies (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by JoaquimCebuano (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

06 Aug 2024 – Nature-positive (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Manxshearwater (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

08 Sep 2024 – American Holocaust (book) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to American Holocaust: Columbus and the Conquest of the New World by Hydrangeans (t · c); see discussion
05 Sep 2024 – Hawk Tuah Girl (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hawk Tuah by EoRdE6 (t · c); see discussion
04 Sep 2024 – Drácula contra Frankenstein (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion
31 Aug 2024 – Joanna of Austria (1573-1630) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Joanna of Austria (Kingdom of Naples) by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
26 Aug 2024 – Piecewise property (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Piecewise by TakuyaMurata (t · c); see discussion
10 Aug 2024 – August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to August 2024 Western Russia incursions by M Waleed (t · c); see discussion
02 Aug 2024 – Collingwood Blues (2020–) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Collingwood Blues by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – Sudzha (river) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sudzha River by Andrewa (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – Lifetimes (Katy Perry song) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Lifetimes (song) by Is it Juan? (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Aug 2024 – Wassim Mansouri (talk · edit · hist) move request to Wassim Manssouri by John k daher (t · c) was not moved; see discussion

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Articles to be merged

07 Sep 2024 – Bill Cipher (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Gravity Falls characters by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
05 Sep 2024 – List of Vega launches (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vega (rocket) by RickyCourtney (t · c); see discussion
27 Aug 2024 – Jock Jams: The All-Star Jock Jams (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Jock series by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
20 Aug 2024 – Baby-led potty training (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elimination communication by Just Step Sideways (t · c); see discussion
15 Aug 2024 – Spiridon, Serbian Patriarch (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Spiridon (patriarch) by Samoasambia (t · c); see discussion
08 Aug 2024 – Multitask optimization (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Multi-task learning by Biggerj1 (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2024 – EMD SD45R (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to EMD SD45 by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2024 – List of state-owned enterprises of Egypt (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of state-owned enterprises in Egypt by Jlwoodwa (t · c); see discussion
24 Jul 2024 – Wenis (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elbow#Society and culture by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
20 Jul 2024 – K-cell (mathematics) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Hyperrectangle by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

05 Sep 2024 – 3Blue1Brown (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 196.179.6.121 (t · c); see discussion
01 Sep 2024 – Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Andelsa (t · c); see discussion
29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2024 – CSI: Vegas (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2A00:23EE:1320:B607:74F6:D6CC:858B:1F6 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
10 Feb 2024 – Chandra Giri (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cpgiri (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
No current discussions. Recent RfAs, recent RfBs: (successful, unsuccessful)

New pages that haven't been checked for ages

Things I want to do at some stage

Take to FA

Joe Danger
Get to Heaven

Take to GA

Take to DYK

Other things

WikiProject Good Articles Newsletter - February 2013

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Please see to it, it is never maintained, but it is an important backlog. Many having been pending for months. I hope you find a more permanent solution to it. extra999 (talk) 16:45, 23 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you

Hi thank you for your message and the removing of the information. I read the message, then checked out the account to see what you meant. Weirdly. I didn't edit that. But the information is true. How on earth could a Wikipedia user get that many personal details about myself. Anyway thank you for your time.

[deleted-1] Deleted via deletion discussion some time after.

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