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New pages patrol newsletter

Hello TonyBallioni,

Backlog update: At the time of this message, there are 11,300 articles and 15,600 redirects awaiting review. This is the highest backlog in a long time. Please help out by doing additional reviews!

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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:46, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Sad to see that message.

I understand. Yet, there's always some sadness. Thanks for all the contributions. Lourdes 04:14, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Same. While we have disagreed in the past, you have always seemed a good editor and admin; I hope you will ask for the tools back in the not too distant future. BilledMammal (talk) 04:18, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

I'm also sad to see it, but I hope it's because you've you've moved on to bigger and better things. – Joe (talk) 05:11, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Dear Tony, I have removed your sysop flag as per your request. On behalf of the community I would like to than you for what you have done here and wish you well for the future, whether or not that future includes us. ϢereSpielChequers 05:14, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Very sad to see this news as well. Best of luck with everything and hope to see you back in some capacity. -- LuK3 (Talk) 12:48, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Much love ~ Amory (u • t • c) 13:17, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Unfortunately, a checkuser has resigned their rights, I wish that you have your own luck and thanks for the run of checkuser tool for four years, wishes for the best of you. 205.155.225.253 (talk) 15:58, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

September songs

my story today

• We'll miss you, - the flowers seem to weep a bit. Best wishes, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:37, 29 September 2023 (UTC)
• Well holy shit TB, you're breaking up with us without so much as an email or a text? I'm gutted and off to eat a tub of Häagen-Dazs to drown my sorrows. -- Ponyo 18:37, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Wow. Thank you for all of your work over the years. I don't think we've ever interacted, but I'll miss you. CLYDE /_{STUFF DONE} 20:39, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the kind words from everyone who reached out here and via email. I'm not one for valedictory speeches, but the updates I made to the user page essentially sum up where I am: positive changes happening in my life that don't leave much time for Misplaced Pages. I'll likely still poke in from time-to-time to pontificate, but not nearly the degree I once did. I'll still monitor my email, so if anyone needs anything from me, feel free to reach out. TonyBallioni (talk) 22:27, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

Tony: all the best to you. Thank you for all you have done for us, and for the many times you have helped me out and cheered me up. Drmies (talk) 17:07, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

• Only just saw this. Best of luck with everything, and I hope you're able to return sometime in the future. Anarchyte (talk) 08:20, 5 October 2023 (UTC)
• I wouldn't be a CU without your encouragement. I learned so much about using that tool from you. I hope you'll return in the future. SQL 23:17, 6 October 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Checkuser's Barnstar
		For your many years of adroit and valued service. If anyone deserves this, its certainly you! CaptainEek ⚓ 06:01, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

+1 - sorry to see you taking a step back, Tony, you've been a good friend and source of valuable advice over the years. Good luck with whatever life brings you, and I do hope that you'll find time to return to more active duty here in the future, you'll be sorely missed.  — Amakuru (talk) 08:04, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

"Policy describes practice" is the insight I remember you repeating everywhere appropriate, which I wish more people understood. You always demonstrated a keen eye and a level head. Your energy will be a blessing wherever you choose to direct it. Thanks for spending so much of it here. Folly Mox (talk) 13:45, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

I, too would like to thank you for your service on this project. NW1223<Howl at me•My hunts> 15:14, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

	The Working Man's Barnstar
	For all the hard work you've done and all the effort you've put into making Misplaced Pages a better place. I noticed, and so did a lot of others. Beeblebrox (talk) 15:51, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Think it wouldn't be fair not to thank the people in this section as well TonyBallioni (talk) 22:28, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

• I second the above barnstars. Sorry to see this but also understand that the realities of life take precedence. As someone who has come and gone a few times over the years, I hope to one day see you back. Many years to and yours! -Ad Orientem (talk) 15:25, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

Wish you well Tony, in whichever direction you take in life. nableezy - 14:03, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for everything you've done over the years Tony. Without your cosigns I wouldn't have made it like I have it and my view of the world wouldn't be evolved to what is now. With your actions you were greatly influential to the site's culture in the late 2010's--early 2020's, and I strive to be as bold and decisive in my actions as you. Even when we did not agree you had praise for me and I'll always be glad I can list you as someone who was a mentor figure for me. Moneytrees🏝️(Talk) 23:59, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – September 2023

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2023).

Administrator changes Hey man im josh Alex Bakharev CorbieVreccan Cyphoidbomb Davodd Hog Farm JamesR KnightLago Mark Ironie Nosebagbear (deceased) Rschen7754 Tamzin TonyBallioni

CheckUser changes DatGuy Ferret RickinBaltimore TonyBallioni Worm That Turned Oversighter changes RickinBaltimore TonyBallioni Worm That Turned

Guideline and policy news

• An RfC is open regarding amending the paid-contribution disclosure policy to add the following text: Any administrator soliciting clients for paid Misplaced Pages-related consulting or advising services not covered by other paid-contribution rules must disclose all clients on their userpage.

Technical news

• Administrators can now choose to add the user's user page to their watchlist when changing the usergroups for a user. This works both via Special:UserRights and via the API. (T272294)

Arbitration

• Remedy 9 ("MarioProtIV topic ban") of the WikiProject Tropical Cyclones case has been rescinded.

Miscellaneous

• The 2023 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process has concluded with the appointment of one new CheckUser.
• Self-nominations for the electoral commission for the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections opens on 2 October and closes on 8 October.

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A barnstar for you!

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar

What a shock to see your name in the desysop list of Admin News! I was initially baffled and upset, but understand this is just real life getting in the way, which is totally understandable. But, I can't let you leave without thanking you for all of your tireless contributions. In all seriousness, helping you become an admin is what I consider one of my greatest accomplishments here, because in turn we got all of the accomplishments that came with your adminship (and other hats). All of that will be sorely missed. Take care my friend! We will miss you. Go Tar Heels :) — MusikAnimal 17:19, 5 October 2023 (UTC)