User talk:Ruby2010/Archive 16
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The Signpost: 06 January 2016
- News and notes: The WMF's age of discontent
Trouble with the Board of Trustees
- In the media: Impenetrable science; Jimmy Wales back in the UAE
Wikipedia's science articles are "effectively incomprehensible"
- Arbitration report: Catflap08 and Hijiri88 case been decided
Current Committee decisions
- Featured content: Featured menagerie
Featured content
- Recent research: Teaching Wikipedia, Does advertising the gender gap help or hurt Wikipedia?
Current academic research on Wikipedia and related projects
- WikiProject report: Try-ing to become informed - WikiProject Rugby League
Sports!
- Technology report: Tech news in brief
Community technical news
WikiCup 2016: Game On!
We are about to enter the second week of the 2016 WikiCup. The most recent player to sign up brings the current total to 101 contestants. Signups close on 5 February. If youâre interested, you can join this year's WikiCup here.
We are aware that in some areas the scoring botâs numbers are a little bit off (i.e., overly generous) and are working to have that corrected as soon as possible.--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:03, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
WikiCup 2016: Game On!
We are about to enter the second week of the 2016 WikiCup. The most recent player to sign up brings the current total to 101 contestants. Signups close on 5 February. If youâre interested, you can join this year's WikiCup here.
We are aware that in some areas the scoring botâs numbers are a little bit off (i.e., overly generous) and are working to have that corrected as soon as possible.--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:07, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 13 January 2016
- In the media: War and peace; WMF board changes; Arabic and Hebrew Wikipedias
A look at movement coverage "in the media"
- Community view: Battle for the soul of the WMF
Liam Wyatt shares his thoughts in "community view"
- Editorial: We need a culture of verification
Our co-editor-in-chief, Gamaliel, shares his thoughts on the 15th anniversary of Wikipedia
- In focus: The Crisis at New Montgomery Street
William Beutler discusses problems inside the WMF.
- Op-ed: Transparency
James Heilman talks about why he was removed from the WMF board.
- Traffic report: Pattern recognition: Third annual Traffic Report
What was the most-viewed article of 2015? Read to find out!
- Special report: Wikipedia community celebrates Public Domain Day 2016
WE LOVE PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY!
- News and notes: Community objections to new Board trustee
A look at community objections to a new Board trustee
- Blog: Inside the game of sports vandalism on Wikipedia
Jeff Elder talks sports vandalism on the Wikimedia blog
- Featured content: This Week's Featured Content
A review of the featured content promoted this week
- Arbitration report: Interview: outgoing and incumbent arbitrators 2016
We sat down with both incoming and outgoing arbitrators to get their thoughts on the committee.
- Technology report: Tech news in brief
Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community.
DYK for Eimer NĂ Mhaoldomhnaigh
| On 18 January 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eimer NĂ Mhaoldomhnaigh, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a museum collection of Irish film costumes compiled by Eimer NĂ Mhaoldomhnaigh included a set of underwear worn by Daniel Day-Lewis in In the Name of the Father? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eimer NĂ Mhaoldomhnaigh. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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. |
âHJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:02, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 20 January 2016
- News and notes: Vote of no confidence; WMF trustee speaks out
The continuing controversy over a new Board appointment.
- Op-ed: Not a pretty picture: Thoughts on the "monkey selfie" debacle
Is Wikimedia taking the right approach?
- In the media: 15th anniversary news round-up
The news media remembers we're still around.
- Traffic report: Danse Macabre
A cheery week.
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Newly promoted content.
- Blog: Fifteen years ago, Wikipedia was a very different place
A talk with MediaWiki developer : Magnus Manske.
The Signpost: 27 January 2016
- Op-ed: Lila Tretikov: the WMF needs your input in developing our strategy
Participate in the new strategy initiative.
- News and notes: Geshuri steps down from the Board
Newly appointed trustee leaves following a community outcry.
- In the media: Media coverage of the Arnnon Geshuri no-confidence vote
Board turmoil gets the attention of journalists.
- Recent research: Bursty edits; how politics beat religion but then lost to sports; notability as a glass ceiling
Current research involving Wikipedia.
- Traffic report: Death and taxes
Some things never change.
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Newly promoted content.
DYK for Princess Charlotte of Prussia
| On 2 February 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Princess Charlotte of Prussia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ill health and unstable personality of Princess Charlotte of Prussia is attributable to the genetic disease porphyria? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Princess Charlotte of Prussia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
Invite to an edit-a-thon at the Loft Literary Center
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- We have also recently formed a user group for Minnesota editors. If you would like to join, please add your name to our page on meta. Thank you, gobonobo + c 23:47, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
Ruby2010, I wanted to remind you that you opened this review on January 18, and haven't yet returned to it. Please let me know if you won't be returning, so I can put it back into the reviewing pool, though I hope you will be able to return to it soon. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 17:03, 8 February 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks, BlueMoonset, I do intend to complete the review. I had an accident with my laptop so my on-wiki time has lately been a bit limited, unfortunately! I'll add a note to the review. Ruby 2010/2013 14:04, 10 February 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 03 February 2016
- From the editors: Help wanted
Help us continue to publish on a weekly (-ish) basis.
- Special report: Board chair and new trustee speak with the Signpost
New member MarĂa Sefidari joins the Board of Trustees.
- In focus: The Knight Foundation grant: a timeline and an email to the board
James Heilman speaks out about the events leading up to his dismissal from the Board.
- Op-ed: So, whatâs a knowledge engine anyway?
Examining the issues at the heart of recent Board disputes.
- News and notes: Harassment survey 2015; Luis Villa to leave WMF; knowledge engine background
A survey released, another major departure from the Foundation.
- Arbitration report: Catching up on arbitration
More cases, more problems.
- Traffic report: Bowled
Some sort of sporting contest tops this week's traffic.
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Newly promoted content.
Interview request
Hey Ruby, long time no see! I apologize for popping out of the blue to ask a sort of odd request, but I'm writing my MA thesis on Wikipedia, fandom, and canon. I was wondering if I could ask you a few (~10) questions about how fans aggregate and define "canon" on Wikipedia in regards to cultural media objects (e.g. TV shows, movies)? You're under no obligation to say yes, but I just thought I'd ask!--Gen. Quon (Talk) 22:04, 12 February 2016 (UTC)
- Sure, Gen. Quon, I'm not sure how helpful my answers would be, but I'd be happy to help out if you're still looking for interviewees! Ruby 2010/2013 19:38, 16 February 2016 (UTC)
- Any and all answers are much appreciated. Here are the questions:
- 1) When did you start editing Wikipedia and why?
- Any and all answers are much appreciated. Here are the questions:
- 2) Does Wikipedia play a big part in your life/identity?
- 3) What initially drew you to the articles that you edit?
- 4) Why do you feel the desire to collect disparate info and then collect it into one (or more) article?
- 5) What does the term âcanonâ mean to you?
- 6) When youâre making an article, is it important to âstick to canonâ, or use only legitimate, canonical sources?
- 7) In your opinion, what determines canon (or, âwho has the final sayâ)?
- 8) Do some editors of pop culture articles guard their articles, (or âprevent the canon from being taintedâ)?
- 9) If thereâs an edit war and you want to get involved, generally, how do you determine what side to choose?
- 10) In your opinion, do certain Wikipedia editors have more power than others? If yes, how so?
- 11) How do you gain the trust of other editors?
- 12) How does an editor gain expertise/become an âexpertâ in a specific subject?
- Thanks!--Gen. Quon (Talk) 22:52, 16 February 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks so much! You answers are very helpful!--Gen. Quon (Talk) 22:28, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks!--Gen. Quon (Talk) 22:52, 16 February 2016 (UTC)
DYK
Hi: Note that at Template:Did you know nominations/Princess Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen, a QPQ review still appears to need to be performed for the nomination to move forward. Just a reminder, because it's going on three weeks, and nominations that sit for too long can be rejected. North America1000 07:02, 14 February 2016 (UTC)
- Done â thanks for the reminder! Ruby 2010/2013 19:36, 16 February 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 10 February 2016
- News and notes: Another WMF departure
- In the media: Jeb Bush swings at Wikipedia and connects
- Featured content: This week's featured content
- Traffic report: A river of revilement
The Signpost: 17 February 2016
- Special report: Search and destroy: the Knowledge Engine and the undoing of Lila Tretikov
Examining the impact of the knowledge engine
- Op-ed: Shit I cannot believe we had to fucking write this month
A new column that examines the articles that are helping to fight systemic bias
- Featured content: This week's featured content
One article, three lists, and five images attained featured status this past week
- Traffic report: Super Bowling
The biggest annual event in America takes over Wikipedia viewership
- Technology report: Tech news in brief
The news for the nerd inside of us
- Blog: Antonin Scalia and the editor tracking his legacy
The American Supreme Court justice's impact on the life of a Wikipedia editor
DYK for Princess Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen
| On 22 February 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Princess Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Princess Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen committed suicide in 1945 after suffering most of her life from ill health? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Princess Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 24 February 2016
- Special report: WMF in limbo as decision on Tretikov nears
The Board of Trustees may be deciding the direction of the Foundation.
- Op-ed: Backward the Foundation
Parting words from a WMF employee,
- Traffic report: Of Dead Pools and Dead Judges
Another grim week in traffic statistics.
- Blog: Wiki Loves Africa brings the continentâs fashion to the world
Wiki Loves Africa photo competition focuses on continentâs varied fashion traditions from north, south, east, and west.
- Arbitration report: Arbitration motion regarding CheckUser & Oversight inactivity
Committee motions and business.
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Newly promoted featured content.
- Technology report: Tech news in brief
Community technical news.
Your GA nomination of Princess Charlotte of Prussia
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Princess Charlotte of Prussia 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 Sotakeit -- Sotakeit (talk) 15:01, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Princess Charlotte of Prussia
The article Princess Charlotte of Prussia 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:Princess Charlotte of Prussia for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Sotakeit -- Sotakeit (talk) 16:01, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
WikiCup 2015 March newsletter

That's it, the first round is done, sign-ups are closed and we're into round 2. Forty-seven competitors move into this round (a bit shy of the expected 64), and we are roughly broken into eight groups of six. The top two of each group will go through to round 3, and then the top scoring 16 "wildcards" across all groups.
Twenty-two Good Articles were submitted, including three by
Cyclonebiskit (submissions), and two each by
MPJ-DK (submissions),
Hurricanehink (submissions),
12george1 (submissions), and
Cas Liber (submissions). Twenty-one Featured Pictures were claimed, including 17 by
Adam Cuerden (submissions) (the Round 1 high scorer). Thirty-one contestants saw their DYKs appear on the main page, with a commanding lead (28) by
Cwmhiraeth (submissions). Twenty-nine participants conducted GA reviews with
J Milburn (submissions) completing nine.
If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. 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. Thanks to everyone for participating, and good luck to those moving into round 2. Sturmvogel 66 (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email), Figureskatingfan (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email), and Godot13 (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email) --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:38, 1 March 2016 (UTC)
WikiCup 2016 March newsletter (update)
Along with getting the year wrong in the newsletter that went out earlier this week, we did not mention (as the bot did not report) that
Cas Liber (submissions) claimed the first Featured Article Persoonia terminalis of the 2016 Wikicup. Sturmvogel 66 (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email), Figureskatingfan (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email), and Godot13 (talk ¡ contribs ¡ email).--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:05, 2 March 2016 (UTC)
Join us on Saturday at the Minneapolis Central Library
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The Signpost: 02 March 2016
- News and notes: Tretikov resigns, WMF in transition
A tumultuous time at the Wikimedia Foundation
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Newly promoted articles and images.
- Traffic report: Brawling
Politics and wrestling top the traffic statistics.
- Recent research: Wikipedia and paid labour; Swedish gender gap; how verifiable is "verifiable"?
Current academic research about the encyclopedia and related projects.
- Blog: Wikimedia Foundation details requests to alter or remove content in new transparency report
The WMF reports on incoming requests.
Natasha Wightman DYK
Hi, I just finished reviewing your Natasha Wightman DYK nomination, and there's still one small sourcing problem in the article that should be fixed before I can pass the nomination. Please read my comments on the nomination and address the issue, and then I will finish the review. Thanks, G S Palmer (talk ⢠contribs) 14:55, 12 March 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks, I have responded there. Ruby 2010/2013 17:19, 13 March 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 09 March 2016
- News and notes: Katherine Maher named interim head of WMF; Wales email re-sparks Heilman controversy; draft WMF strategy posted
Controversy, change, and everything between.
- In the media: Wikipedian is break-out star of International Women's Day; dinosaur art; Wikipedia's new iOS app and its fight for market share
Perhaps we're turning over a new leaf as a front-runner in the fight for equality?
- Op-ed: A modest proposal for Wikimediaâs future
A look at the future of our parent foundation.
- Featured content: Five articles, four lists, a topic, and five images were promoted this week.
This week's featured content
- Technology report: Wikimedia wikis will temporarily go into read-only mode on several occasions in the coming weeks
Finally, a break for the vandalism fighters!
- WikiCup report: First round of the WikiCup finishes
Your detailed look at one of Wikipedia's largest contests.
- Blog: The new alchemy: turning online harassment into Wikipedia articles on women scientists
By night, she smites trolls on the Internet with positive punishment: for each harassing email she receives, one Wikipedia article on a woman in science is created.
- Systemic bias: Revenge of "I canât believe we didnât have an article on ..."
Wherein I am STILL fucking angry about systemic bias and am highlighting kick-ass articles we created and improved this month in our never-ending quest to fix it.
- Traffic report: All business like show business
The Oscars, Super Tuesday, and Super Saturday"
The Signpost: 16 March 2016
- News and notes: Wikipedia Zero: Orange mobile partnership in Africa ends; the evolution of privacy loss in Wikipedia
Parties could not agree on extending the 2009 agreement.
- In the media: Wales at SXSW; lawsuit over Wikipedia PR editing
Two board members on stage at the popular yearly event.
- Op-ed: Hard work needed to address Wikimediaâs leadership challenges
The road ahead for the WMF.
- Discussion report: Is an interim WMF executive director inherently notable?
Wikipedia news sparks editing disagreements.
- Featured content: This week's featured content
Featured content
- Technology report: Watchlists, watchlists, watchlists!
An interview with a MediaWiki developer.
- Traffic report: Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States
Time to move abroad.
- Wikipedia Weekly: Podcast #119: The Foundation and the departure of Lila Tretikov
The popular podcast returns.
- Blog: It ârevolutionized the way German-speaking people inform themselves about the worldâ: Fifteen years of the German Wikipedia
A Deutschland anniversary.
DYK for Natasha Wightman
| On 20 March 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Natasha Wightman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after Natasha Wightman shaved her head for V for Vendetta, her neighbour assumed a man was trying to break into Wightman's home and called the police? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Natasha Wightman. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 20 March 2016 (UTC)
Hai, I have put this for FLC. Can you spare some time to take a look at it. --Inside the Valley (talk) 12:19, 26 March 2016 (UTC)
The Signpost: 23 March 2016
- Interview: Exclusive: interview with interim ED Katherine Maher
The Signpost speaks with the incoming WMF interim executive director.
- News and notes: Lila Tretikov a Young Global Leader; Wikipediocracy blog post sparks indefinite blocks
The outgoing ED to be honored at Davos.
- In the media: Angolan file sharers cause trouble for Wikipedia Zero; the 3D printer edit war; a culture based on change and turmoil
Piracy and controversy.
- Traffic report: Be weary on the Ides of March
Are readers exhausted?
- Editorial: "God damn it, you've got to be kind."
All of us can do better.
- Featured content: Watch out! A slave trader, a live mascot and a crested serpent awaits!
The week in newly promoted content.
- Arbitration report: Palestine-Israel article 3 case amended
Motions from the Committee.
- Wikipedia Weekly: Podcast #120: Status of Wikimania 2016
Discussing the upcoming Italian Wikimania.

