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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.

You can get in touch with me by clicking here, hitting the "new section" or "+" tab in the menubar to the top of this page. If your request requires privacy, please feel free to find me on IRC (as "foks"), or get me via email (if you have an account).

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.

Article alerts

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Did you know

02 Nov 2024 – Details Cannot Body Wants (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Imbluey2 (t · c); see discussion
01 Nov 2024 – Lily Golden (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
31 Oct 2024 – Charles de Gaulle's trip to South America (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
30 Oct 2024 – Miracle in Motown (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gonzo fan2007 (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Sheetz–Wawa rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
28 Oct 2024 – Alan Rosen (restaurant owner) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
28 Oct 2024 – History of Key West (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bronson Fotiadis1 (t · c); see discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Symonds St Public Conveniences and Former Tram Shelter (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
21 Oct 2024 – The Empire Brunei (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Chipmunkdavis (t · c); see discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Common fixed point problem (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jlwoodwa (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

08 Nov 2024 – Ervin Theodore Blix (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by I dream of horses (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
08 Nov 2024 – Gerard Gertoux (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
06 Nov 2024 – Mithu Aur Aapa (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CNMall41 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
05 Nov 2024 – Miss You (film) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Robert McClenon (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
05 Nov 2024 – Plunder of Murshidabad (1742) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ImperialAficionado (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
05 Nov 2024 – Comstock's magazine (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TheMediaHistorian (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
04 Nov 2024 – Yab Moung Records (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bearcat (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
03 Nov 2024 – Michael Keller (designer) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Themrbeaumont (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
03 Nov 2024 – Domestic & General (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
02 Nov 2024 – Atta ur Rehman Khan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Arcticocean (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)

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Proposed deletions

04 Nov 2024 – Daniele Gangemi (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by AusLondonder (t · c): concern and endorsed by A. B. (t · c) on 05 Nov 2024
02 Nov 2024 – L&T Realty (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by JoeNMLC (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 09 Nov 2024
03 Nov 2024 – Comstock's magazine (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by TheMediaHistorian (t · c) was deproded by GB fan (t · c) on 04 Nov 2024
26 Oct 2024 – Mutual Love Secondary School (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Melchior2006 (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

18 Oct 2024 – Category:LGBTQ Calvinist and Reformed Christians (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Humpser (t · c); see discussion

Templates for discussion

03 Nov 2024 – Template:London Skolars squad (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by J Mo 101 (t · c); see discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Template:COVID-19 pandemic data/United States daily deaths post emergency (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Jonesey95 (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

04 Nov 2024 – ハンマーブロス (talk · edit · hist) →List of Mario franchise characters was RfDed by TNstingray (t · c); see discussion
04 Nov 2024 – ジュゲム (talk · edit · hist) →List of Mario franchise characters#Enemy characters was RfDed by TNstingray (t · c); see discussion
02 Nov 2024 – Georgea (talk · edit · hist) →Georgia was RfDed by TeapotsOfDoom (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Her Royal Hotness (talk · edit · hist) →Pippa Middleton was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
24 Sep 2024 – N3rd (talk · edit · hist) →N3RD Street was RfDed by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Worm that turned (talk · edit · hist) →Inversion (evolutionary biology) RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Clara Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Ingrid Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Joey Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Louie Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Files for discussion

09 Nov 2024 – File:Woman on motorcycle by cami stone.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Cami Stone) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
02 Nov 2024 – File:WWKX logo.png (talk · edit · hist) (on WWKX) was FfDed by Wcquidditch (t · c); see discussion

Featured article candidates

24 Oct 2024 – Labyrinth (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion

Featured list candidates

22 Oct 2024 – Timeline of the 2019 Pacific typhoon season (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by JCMLuis (t · c); see discussion
19 Oct 2024 – List of awards and nominations received by SZA (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by PSA (t · c); see discussion
17 Jul 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

26 Oct 2024 – Thomas Sewell (neo-Nazi) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
26 Oct 2024 – History of Key West (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bronson Fotiadis1 (t · c); start discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Mizo Chieftainship (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mmis325 (t · c); see discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Cody Snyder (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Reidgreg (t · c); start discussion
24 Oct 2024 – Alien: Romulus (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Lankyant (t · c); start discussion
16 Oct 2024 – 2020 Cookeville tornado (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); start discussion
15 Oct 2024 – Jeanne Trevor (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by LarstonMarston (t · c); start discussion
08 Oct 2024 – John Morgan, 6th Baron Tredegar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mac Edmunds (t · c); start discussion
01 Oct 2024 – History of the Regency of Algiers (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Nourerrahmane (t · c); start discussion
30 Sep 2024 – Soda Kaichi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Seefooddiet (t · c); start discussion

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Good topic candidates

12 Oct 2024 – You All Over Me (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Gained (t · c); see discussion
12 Oct 2024 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Gained (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

20 Oct 2024 – Liam Payne (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Some1 (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

28 Oct 2024 – Battle of Chunj (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Rahim231 (t · c); see discussion
23 Oct 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
11 Oct 2024 – Crew Dragon Launch Abort System (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Titan(moon)003 (t · c); see discussion
26 Sep 2024 – Lucky Loser (book) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Lisha2037 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

06 Nov 2024 – Hurricane Rafael (2024) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hurricane Rafael by Quxyz (t · c); see discussion
06 Nov 2024 – Danielle Valore Evans (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Danielle Evans by Roman Spinner (t · c); see discussion
14 Oct 2024 – 900-910 North Lake Shore (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 900 and 910 North Lake Shore by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
31 Oct 2024 – The Sally (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sally (1764 ship) by 2620:6E:6000:2900:91EC:C9F1:7CB6:6116 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
02 Oct 2024 – Larnoch Road murders (talk · edit · hist) move request to Killing of Leah Stephens by Muzilon (t · c) was moved to Deaths of Deane Fuller-Sandys and Leah Stephens (talk · edit · hist) by Compassionate727 (t · c) on 02 Nov 2024; see discussion

Articles to be merged

07 Nov 2024 – Tropical Storm Kirsten (1966) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 1966 Pacific hurricane season by Tavantius (t · c); see discussion
07 Nov 2024 – Tropical Storm Pilar (2023) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2023 Pacific hurricane season by Accordthemusician (t · c); see discussion
05 Nov 2024 – Effects of Tropical Storm Agatha in Guatemala (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Tropical Storm Agatha by 74.101.118.218 (t · c); see discussion
31 Oct 2024 – Muji and Halil (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Muji (Albanian mythology) by Joe Roe (t · c); see discussion
30 Oct 2024 – Latvians and Baltic Germans in Corner Brook, Newfoundland (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to German Canadians by Arctic Circle System (t · c); see discussion
24 Oct 2024 – Electroweak star (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Exotic star by Johnjbarton (t · c); see discussion
20 Oct 2024 – Caged IBC tote (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Intermediate Bulk Container by Pkgx (t · c); see discussion
20 Oct 2024 – Traneurocin (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cyclic glycine-proline by Graeme Bartlett (t · c); see discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Anti-Americanism in divided Germany (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Anti-Americanism in Germany by Username367 (t · c); see discussion
08 Oct 2024 – Abortion under Egyptian law (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Abortion in Egypt by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
26 Sep 2024 – The Untitled Space (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fashionista345 (t · c); see discussion
17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
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

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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

Administrators' newsletter – October 2024

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2024).

Administrator changes

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Administrator elections are a proposed new process for selecting administrators, offering an alternative to requests for adminship (RfA). The first trial election will take place in October 2024, with candidate sign-up from October 8 to 14, a discussion phase from October 22 to 24, and SecurePoll voting from October 25 to 31. For questions or to help out, please visit the talk page at Wikipedia talk:Administrator elections.
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Arbitration

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This Month in GLAM: September 2024

This Month in GLAM – Volume XIV, Issue IX, September 2024
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WikiCup 2024 November newsletter

The 2024 WikiCup has come to an end, with the final round being a very tight race. Our new champion is AirshipJungleman29 (submissions), who scored 2,283 points mainly through 3 high-multiplier FAs and 3 GAs on military history topics. By a 1% margin, Airship beat out last year's champion, BeanieFan11 (submissions), who scored second with 2,264 points, mainly from an impressive 58 GAs about athletes. In third place, Generalissima (submissions) scored 1,528 points, primarily from two FAs on U.S. Librarians of Congress and 20 GAs about various historical topics. Our other finalists are: Sammi Brie (submissions) with 879 points, Hey man im josh (submissions) with 533 points, BennyOnTheLoose (submissions) with 432 points, Arconning (submissions) with 244 points, and AryKun (submissions) with 15 points. Congratulations to our finalists and all who participated!

The final round was very productive, and contestants had 7 FAs, 9 FLs, 94 GAs, 73 FAC reviews, and 79 GAN reviews and peer reviews. Altogether, Wikipedia has benefited greatly from the activities of WikiCup competitors all through the contest. Well done everyone!

All those who reached the final will receive awards and the following special awards will be made, based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or in the event of a tie, to the overall leader in this field.

Generalissima (submissions) wins the featured article prize for 3 FAs in round 4, and 7 FAs overall.
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Administrators' newsletter – November 2024

News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2024).

Administrator changes

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Guideline and policy news

Following a discussion, the discussion-only period proposal that went for a trial to refine the requests for adminship (RfA) process has been discontinued.
Following a request for comment, Administrator recall is adopted as a policy.

Technical news

Mass deletions done with the Nuke tool now have the 'Nuke' tag. This change will make reviewing and analyzing deletions performed with the tool easier. T366068

Arbitration

RoySmith, Barkeep49 and Cyberpower678 have been appointed to the Electoral Commission for the 2024 Arbitration Committee Elections. ThadeusOfNazereth and Dr vulpes are reserve commissioners.
Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate from 3 November 2024 until 12 November 2024 to stand in the 2024 Arbitration Committee elections.
The Arbitration Committee is seeking volunteers for roles such as clerks, access to the COI queue, checkuser, and oversight.

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