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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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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

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
14 Oct 2024 – Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gb321 (t · c); see discussion
10 Oct 2024 – Manga and anime fandom in Poland (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

31 Oct 2024 – Good Glamm Group (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TCBT1CSI (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
30 Oct 2024 – Great Wrap (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 美しい歌 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
29 Oct 2024 – Hera Pheri 3 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ravensfire (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
28 Oct 2024 – Propel (company) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Moarnighar (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
27 Oct 2024 – List of filmed mass shootings (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Polygnotus (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
27 Oct 2024 – Cheung Chau fishball (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UKWikiGuy (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
26 Oct 2024 – Weber-Maxwell electrodynamics (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ldm1954 (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
25 Oct 2024 – Pure Country (film series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
25 Oct 2024 – List of oldest fathers (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Absolutiva (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
24 Oct 2024 – National selections for the Eurovision Song Contest (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sims2aholic8 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)

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Proposed deletions

26 Oct 2024 – Mutual Love Secondary School (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Melchior2006 (t · c): concern
24 Oct 2024 – Frederick Wood (surveyor) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c): concern
27 Oct 2024 – Ben Caldecott (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Sallywait (t · c) was deproded by Espresso Addict (t · c) on 31 Oct 2024
26 Oct 2024 – History of Key West (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by RCSCott91 (t · c) was deproded by Bronson Fotiadis1 (t · c) (author) on 26 Oct 2024
24 Oct 2024 – RazorThreat (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Tule-hog (t · c) was deproded by Tule-hog (t · c) on 25 Oct 2024
19 Oct 2024 – Everett Mills (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c) was deleted
18 Oct 2024 – Monte Torin (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Graywalls (t · c) was deproded by Tofua13 (t · c) (author) on 24 Oct 2024
17 Oct 2024 – Timeless Secret (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rorshacma (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

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

29 Oct 2024 – Worm that turned (talk · edit · hist) →Inversion (evolutionary biology) was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Her Royal Hotness (talk · edit · hist) →Pippa Middleton was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Clara Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Ingrid Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Joey Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
29 Oct 2024 – Louie Gleeson (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters 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
19 Sep 2024 – Decco Bishop (talk · edit · hist) →List of Fair City characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
23 Oct 2024 – Adjustment personality disorder (talk · edit · hist) →Adjustment disorder RfDed by 89.132.72.63 (t · c) was closed; 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

28 Oct 2024 – Fresh Out the Slammer (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
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); start 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
17 Oct 2024 – Lisabi: The Uprising (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Afrowriter (t · c); see 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

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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

27 Oct 2024 – Beatriz Gonzalez (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Beatriz González by Saschaporsche (t · c); see discussion
21 Oct 2024 – Fort Takapuna (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Fort Takapuna O Peretu by Ewhite31 (t · c); see discussion
18 Oct 2024 – Tirupathi (2006 Kannada film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Thirupathi (2006 Kannada film) by DareshMohan (t · c); see discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Isla Santa Inés (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Islas Santa Inez by Alexis Doine (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
10 Oct 2024 – Wonyoung (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jang Wonyoung by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
02 Oct 2024 – Larnoch Road murders (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Killing of Leah Stephens by Muzilon (t · c); see discussion
27 Sep 2024 – Yuta Nakamoto (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Yuta by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Tropical Storm Nadine (2024) (talk · edit · hist) move request somewhere else by AndrewPeterT (t · c) was closed; see discussion
25 Oct 2024 – Survivor 47 (talk · edit · hist) move request to Survivor (American TV series) season 47 by TheDoctorWho (t · c) was withdrawn; see discussion

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Articles to be merged

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
26 Oct 2024 – 3D Gaussian splatting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Gaussian splatting by Kjerish (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
03 Oct 2024 – Aaron Bridgers (politician) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to A. R. Bridgers by MacTire02 (t · c); see discussion
02 Oct 2024 – Crocodile Dundee (film series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Crocodile Dundee (character) by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
27 Sep 2024 – Bill Cipher (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Gravity Falls characters by Pokelego999 (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

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