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Wikidata weekly summary #233

16:18, 31 October 2016 (UTC)

Roger Waters: The Wall

I'm sorry to bother you about this but I can't find this information. In the concert film Roger Waters: The Wall, who is the man that Waters is driving with for a good part of the film? They're obviously old friends but do you know his name or any of his backstory? Thanks, †Dismas†|(talk) 02:00, 30 October 2016 (UTC)

Peter Medak; see [7]. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:33, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
Thank you! †Dismas†|(talk) 18:52, 31 October 2016 (UTC)

Books and Bytes - Issue 19

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19:08, 1 November 2016 (UTC)

Hi, I'm not sure if you can help but I noticed since the template was changed to use Wikidata, the name of the programme, which should be in italic, is no longer in italic but is treated like it's an episode, while the site BBC Programmes is now in italic, when it shouldn't be. I thought I should ask you as it was edits you made that caused this change. Because this template is used for external links rather than citations, perhaps {{cite web}} shouldn't be used. Thanks. anemoneprojectors 11:37, 2 November 2016 (UTC)

{{Cite web}} also does not work with Template:Coronation Street character link, as character names are not titles. Please can you not use cite web where it does not work, and change any other affected templates? Thanks anemoneprojectors 11:37, 4 November 2016 (UTC)
I've changed the two templates I mentioned, and I believe they both still work correctly. All I did was remove cite web so they work in the same way as before, but I think they should still work with wikidata. anemoneprojectors 11:42, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

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Wikidata weekly summary #234

23:01, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

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Wikidata weekly summary #235

Merging Infobox templates

Past attempts to merge the Infobox Single and Song templates might have been unsuccessful because the two had different fields. With the recent removal of the "cover versions" fields from Infobox songs, they are getting closer. Maybe with more streamlining and shared fields, a merger would be more likely. —Ojorojo (talk) 17:41, 14 November 2016 (UTC)

19:18, 14 November 2016 (UTC)

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Light clay article

Thanks for adding a WikiProject classification to Light clay. However, although it has been used in antiquity, most people will know it as recently rediscovered natural eco-build material and as such I am not sure that archeology is the right category for it. I am not familiar with WikiProject ontology, so... could you review the classification and adjust it if appropriate? (btw, also saying hi -- we used to meet at OSM conferences, I hope you are well!) PeterEastern (talk) 16:59, 17 November 2016 (UTC)

@PeterEastern: I'm good thanks; I hope you are too. WikiProjects are not categories; you're welcome to add one for modern building too, if you know of one; I looked but could not see anything suitable. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:11, 17 November 2016 (UTC)

New page reviewer granted

Hello Pigsonthewing. Your account has been added to the "New page reviewers" user group, allowing you to review new pages and mark them as mark pages as patrolled, tag them for maintenance issues, or in some cases, tag them for deletion. The list of articles awaiting review is located at the New Pages Feed. New page reviewing is a vital function for policing the quality of the encylopedia, if you have not already done so, you must read the new tutorial at New Pages Review, the linked guides and essays, and fully understand the various deletion criteria. If you need more help or wish to discuss the process, please join or start a thread at page reviewer talk.

  • Be nice to new users - they are often not aware of doing anything wrong.
  • You will frequently be asked by users to explain why their page is being deleted - be formal and polite in your approach to them too, even if they are not.
  • Don't review a page if you are not sure what to do. Just leave it for another reviewer.
  • Remember that quality is quintessential to good patrolling. Take your time to patrol each article, there is no rush. Use the message feature and offer basic advice.

The reviewer right does not change your status or how you can edit articles. If you no longer want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time. In case of abuse or persistent inaccuracy of reviewing, the right can be revoked at any time by an administrator. MusikAnimal talk 20:00, 17 November 2016 (UTC)

Andy, MusikAnimal just beat me to it at PERM. As I know you personally and am familiar with your outreach and user training, perhaps you could also be on the look out for people who have been accorded the user right but might be struggling a bit with their patrolling. We have a school here that needs trainers. Regards, Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:47, 18 November 2016 (UTC)

List of public art

Andy, Ages ago you started lots of lists of public art in XXX. I've just returned to List of public art in Somerset to try to expand and improve it, but I'm still unsure of the scope - would war memorials eg Mells War Memorial be included? What about medieval church crosses?— Rod talk 13:43, 20 November 2016 (UTC)

@Rodw: Discussed in part in comments at: http://pigsonthewing.org.uk/public-art-wikipedia/ For war memorials, separate lists would be better. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 15:58, 20 November 2016 (UTC)
OK what about market crosses (which were once functional but may be retained as decorative/art) eg Yarn Market, Dunster or Market Cross, Cheddar?— Rod talk 16:11, 20 November 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: They might better in lists of "listed buildings and structures", unless they are carved with animals or suchlike, but there are no hard-ad-fast rules; use your best judgement. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 19:15, 20 November 2016 (UTC)

Wikidata weekly summary #236

15:33, 21 November 2016 (UTC)

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

Hello, Pigsonthewing. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

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If you wish to participate in the 2016 election, please review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. Mdann52 (talk) 22:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)

Replacement of coordinates parameters in infoboxes

Hi, would you like to help out at Wikipedia:Coordinates in infoboxes? It's fine if you don't, but I'd like to take a wikibreak due to real-life commitments and currently there are only two other editors working on updating and fixing the infoboxes. Thanks, Jc86035 (talk) Use {{re|Jc86035}}
to reply to me
14:07, 24 November 2016 (UTC)