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Good Article Recruiter Request

Hi, I saw your name on List of Good Article Review Recruiters. Are you still available to help teach people how to review articles nominated for Good Article status? If so, I'm interested in reviewing IBM Watson and would appreciate a mentor to help me through my first GA review. DElliott (talk) 12:36, 15 September 2013 (UTC)

Sure, no problem. Did you want to go through the formal process, or just have me observe you? Either way is fine with me. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:45, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

Great, thanks! I could create a sandbox on my user page and go through it there before I post it into the formal review page? That might help us catch any mistakes I make. DElliott (talk) 10:32, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

No, just start the review on the official page, so we can reduce the queue, which is always long, you know. I'll create a page through the nomination centre and we'll communicate there. Just inform the nominator that we're using the article for this purpose, that it may take a little longer to complete the review than normal, and that it's essentially being reviewed by two people. I've found that most editors are fine with this, since the more feedback the better and their ultimate goal is improving articles they care enough to put through the GAC process. Let me know if you need assistance with starting the review. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 13:30, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

GA

Hi I am interested in becoming a GA reviewer.Will you please teach me and hence take me as a recruitee?RRD13 (talk) 08:53, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Same answer as above: sure, if you're okay with things moving a little slowly. Should I go ahead and start a page for us, then? Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:03, 24 September 2013 (UTC)

I have just one question.After I pass the article how will I make it a good article.I mean I have read all the instructions but still I am confused.I will like to get your help.Cheers!! RRD13 (talk) 13:39, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

Greetings, RRD13. I am a GA reviewer as well. I recently passed the Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo article as a GA. To do so, I first left comments at Talk:Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo/GA1, so the nominator would know what was good and bad about the article. Then I removed the {{GA nominee}} template from Talk:Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo and replaced it with the {{GA}} template, which you can see in this diff. Finally, I added the article to the list of GAs in this diff.

Can I ask, what is the article you are passing? Can I check on your work and offer feedback? All the best, – Quadell 14:21, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

Quadell, it looks like RRD13 passed 2000–01 Arsenal F.C. season. I briefly looked at it, and looks like it qualifies, although I would've asked a few more questions and made a few more requests before passing it, myself. RRD, I'm gonna go ahead and set up a page for us at the Recruitment Centre, because I think you could use some mentoring as per your request; please see your talk page for more information. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 15:48, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

Your involvement with DRN

Hi there, I noticed that you haven't been as active at DRN as you was before. DRN has been a bit backlogged lately and we could use some extra hands. We have updated our volunteer list to a new format, Misplaced Pages:Dispute resolution noticeboard/Volunteers (your name is still there under the old format if you haven't updated it) and are looking into ways to make DRN more effective and more rewarding for volunteers (your input is appreciated!). If you don't have much time to volunteer at the moment, that's fine too, just move your name to the inactive list (you're free to add yourself back to active at any time). Hope to see you again soon :) Steven Zhang (talk) 13:17, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

WP:FOUR for Format of Sesame Street

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Format of Sesame Street. TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 17:17, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 17:17, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

Well done Christine! Let me know when you have one of the books at FAC.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:57, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Thanks, and of course! Let me know about anything you have there, too. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 19:08, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Good article recruiter

Hello, can you recruit me? It would be good if you did. Thanks! Philroc (talk) 02:06, 28 September 2013 (UTC)

WikiCup 2013 September newsletter

In 30 days, we will know the identity of our 2013 WikiCup champion. Cwmhiraeth (submissions) currently leads; if that lead is held, she will become the first person to have won the WikiCup twice. Sasata (submissions), Hawkeye7 (submissions)—who has never participated in the competition before—and Casliber (submissions) follow. The majority of points in this round have come from a mix of good articles and bonus points. This final round is seeing contributions to a number of highly important topics; recent submissions include Phoenix (constellation) (FA by Casliber), Ernest Lawrence (GA by Hawkeye7), Pinniped, and red fox (both GAs by Sasata).

The did you know (DYK) eligibility criteria have recently changed, meaning that newly passed good articles are accepted as "new" for did you know purposes. However, in the interests of not changing the WikiCup rules mid-competition, please note that only articles eligible for DYK under the old system (that is, newly created articles or 5x expansions) will be eligible for points in this year's WikiCup. We do, however, have time to discuss how this new system will work for next year's competition; a discussion will be opened in due course. On that note, thoughts are welcome on changes you'd like to see for next year. What worked? What didn't work? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see less of? All Wikipedians, new or old, are also warmly invited to sign up for the 2014 WikiCup.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Misplaced Pages:WikiCup/Reviews. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Misplaced Pages talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Misplaced Pages:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 23:21, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

New section

Looks great! You should probably ask around for some wider input from FA regulars like Brian Boulton, Jim, Tim riley, Cassianto, SchroCat, Crisco etc on a possible merger.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:04, 4 October 2013 (UTC)

I'm looking for a recruiter!

Hello Christine, I was wondering if I could be signed up to be a good article recruit. Thanks! Ug5151 (talk) 14:29, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

Ug, I'd better not. I'm busy, and I already have three recruitees. I suggest that you ask someone else. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 20:36, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Elmo's World

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Elmo's World 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 Quadell -- Quadell (talk) 14:50, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Elmo's World

The article Elmo's World 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 needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:Elmo's World for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Quadell -- Quadell (talk) 16:50, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for your responses! I've left some replies. Looks like there's just one issue left! (I'd fix it myself, but I don't know where the quote begins.) – Quadell 21:02, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Tag, you're it! (I left comments back at the GAN.) – Quadell 18:52, 10 October 2013 (UTC)

Opting in to VisualEditor

As you may know, VisualEditor ("Edit ") is currently available on the English Misplaced Pages only for registered editors who choose to enable it. Since you have made 100 or more edits with VisualEditor this year, I want to make sure that you know that you can enable VisualEditor (if you haven't already done so) by going to your preferences and choosing the item, "MediaWiki:Visualeditor-preference-enable". This will give you the option of using VisualEditor on articles and userpages when you want to, and give you the opportunity to spot changes in the interface and suggest improvements. We value your feedback, whether positive or negative, about using VisualEditor, at Misplaced Pages:VisualEditor/Feedback. Thank you, Whatamidoing (WMF) (talk) 18:26, 11 October 2013 (UTC)

Hope you're doing well

	Flowers
	I notice you haven't edited in a few days. I hope that all is fine with you, that your family is doing well, and that life isn't bringing you too much trouble. All the best, – Quadell 12:29, 12 October 2013 (UTC)

Hey Q, how nice of you to ask, and thanks so much for the pretty flowers. No, I've just been busy IRL, and have just finished meeting a deadline. I'm mentoring a few out of the GA Recruitment Centre, so some of that work hasn't been published yet. I'm also in the research phase of Sesame Workshop, which always takes me away from active editing until I complete it. It's my intention, after everyone's in bed and I have a quiet house all to myself, of doing some stuff here tonight. Hope all is well with you as well. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:11, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

Late night editing is the best. More concentration on the task at hand. Sometimes tea helps! Binksternet (talk) 04:53, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

Tea's great, but I prefer chocolate milk! ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 05:04, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Elmo's World

The article Elmo's World you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Elmo's World for comments about the article. Well done! Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Quadell -- Quadell (talk) 17:32, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

GOCE September 2013 drive wrap-up

Guild of Copy Editors September 2013 backlog elimination drive wrap-up newsletter The September 2013 drive wrap-up is now ready for review. Sign up for the October blitz! – Your project coordinators: Torchiest and Torchiest, Baffle gab1978 and Baffle gab1978, Jonesey95 and Jonesey95, and The Utahraptor and The Utahraptor. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list. Newsletter delivered by EdwardsBot (talk) 04:36, 18 October 2013 (UTC)

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GOCE Blitz wrap-up; join us for the November drive

Guild of Copy Editors October Blitz wrap-up Participation: Out of eleven people who signed up for this blitz, eight copy-edited at least one article. Thanks to all who participated! Final results, including barnstars awarded, are available here. Progress report: During the seven-day blitz, we copy edited 42 articles from WikiProject Film's backlog, reducing it by a net of 34 articles. Hope to see you at the November drive in a few days! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Torchiest and Torchiest, Baffle gab1978 and Baffle gab1978, Jonesey95 and Jonesey95, and The Utahraptor and The Utahraptor. Sign up for the November drive! To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list. Newsletter delivered by EdwardsBot (talk) 17:47, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

Books and Bytes: The Misplaced Pages Library Newsletter

Hello! A GAN Backlog Drive will begin in less than 4 days! In past Backlog Drives, the goal was to reduce the backlog of Good article nominations. In the upcoming drive, another goal will be added - raising as much money as we can for the Wikimedia Foundation. How will this work? Well, its pretty simple. Any user interested in donating can submit a pledge at the Backlog Drive page (linked above). The pledge should mention the amount of money the user is willing to donate per review. For example, if a user pledges 5 cents per review and 100 nominations are reviewed, the total donation amount is $5.00. At the time this message was sent out, two users have submitted pledges for a total of 8 cents per review. All pledges, no matter how much money, are greatly appreciated. Also, in no way is this saying you must make a pledge. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or leave a message on the Backlog Drive talk page. And remember, there are less than 4 days before the drive starts!--EdwardsBot (talk) 03:14, 27 November 2013 (UTC)

Hello! Just a friendly reminder that the GAN Backlog Drive has begun and will end on December 31, 2013! If you know anyone outside of the WikiProject that may be interested, feel free to invite them to the drive! If you have any questions or want to comment about something regarding the drive, post them here--EdwardsBot (talk) 00:07, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Guild of Copy Editors November 2013 backlog elimination drive wrap-up newsletter The November 2013 drive wrap-up is now ready for review. Sign up for the December blitz! – Your project coordinators: Torchiest and Torchiest, Baffle gab1978 and Baffle gab1978, Jonesey95 and Jonesey95, and The Utahraptor and The Utahraptor. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list. Newsletter delivered by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 05:22, 5 December 2013 (UTC)