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Articles by: Kudpung[edit]
In the media Odd bedfellows, Elon and Jimbo, reliable sources for divorces, and more
2023-01-01
Sometimes you need to read more than just the headlines!
In focus NPP: Still heaven or hell for new users – and for the reviewers
2022-09-30
Just what is NPP? Why does it need the WMF? Why does it need YOU?
Op-ed Random Rewards Rejected
2019-01-31
Researchers don't get their own way with the Wikipedia community
News from the WMF News from WMF
2019-01-31
The world’s largest photo contest, a $1 million gift, Wikipedia’s birthday, WF appoints Valerie D'Costa.
News and notes WMF staff turntable continues to spin; Endowment gets more cash; RfA continues to be a pit of steely knives
2019-01-31
Venezuelan woes, and Arbitrator GorillaWarfare explains WMF tumult in post on Wikipediocracy
In the media The Signpost's investigative story recognized, Wikipedia turns 18 and gets a birthday gift from Google, and more editors are recognized
2019-01-31
Heroes and unsung heroes: many good news stories about the work we are all doing together.
Essay How
2019-01-31
A narrative to get you oriented to how this place works, and to the key policies and guidelines
News and notes Some wishes do come true
2018-12-24
NPP wins the wish list poll; Wikipedia editors will be able to work better at night; new WMF appointments and new arbitrators; and who wants to be an admin?
In the media Political hijinks
2018-12-24
Wikipedia says 'ta' to British M.P. and 'buh-bye' to U.S. President's image vandals.
From the archives Compromised admin accounts – again
2018-12-24
Compromised accounts – especially those of inactive admins.
Special report The Christmas wishlist
2018-12-01
The race for the winning Top 10. What do the WMF devs have in store for the community?
News and notes Reviewer of the year, WikiCup winner, and the 2019 Wikimedia Summit
2018-12-01
Looking both backward and forward to events concerning the community.
In the media Court-ordered article redaction, paid editing, and rock stars
2018-12-01
Real-world news competes with the usual celeb fascination for Wikipedia's commentators.
From the archives Ars longa,vita brevis
2018-12-01
ARS might continue, but some Wikipedians might not.
Special report NPP: This could be heaven or this could be hell for new users – and for the reviewers
2018-10-28
WMF continues to stonewall development – NPP wishes again relegated to stocking fillers
Discussion report Mediation Committee and proposed deletion reform
2018-10-28
Plus: two pending changes-related discussions, notability, and naming conventions.
News and notes Flying high; low practice from Wikipedia 'cleansing' agency; where do our donations go? RfA sees a new trend
2018-08-30
WMF pays possible Orangemoody ring for user research, and ditches MediaWiki for publishing its own blog. Knife-edge closures at RfA.
From the editor Today's young adults don't know a world without Wikipedia
2018-08-30
Keep straight on – there are trolls in the hedgerows.
Recent research Different Wikipedias use different images; editing contests more successful than edit-a-thons
2018-07-31
And other recent findings, plus a roundup of research presentations at Wikimania.
Op-ed The last leg of the Admin Ship's current cruise
2018-07-31
How admins would-bes run the gauntlet
News and notes Another newspaper for Wikipedia; Wikimania 2018 ends; changes at NPR
2018-07-31
New admins and Kudpung finally leaves NPP after 7 years.
In the media Blackouts in Europe, Wikipedia and capitalists, WMF Jet Set
2018-07-31
Blackouts in Europe; Wikipedia and capitalists; WMF Jet Set: One secret cabal that watches out for conspiracy theories, and another one out to stymie venture capitalists?
From the editor Ships and shoes – and if you don't like it here, just go away!
2018-07-31
If only if: Ships and shoes – and if you don't like it here, just go away!
From the archives The pending changes fiasco: how an attempt to answer one question turned into a quagmire
2018-07-31
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Arbitration report Status quo processes retained in two disputes
2018-07-31
We don't have "state agents" in a political debate, but couldn't talk about it if there were.
Wikipedia essays This month's pick by The Signpost editors
2018-06-29
Some essays are funny, some are serious; some are just, well what exactly?
Special report NPR and AfC – The Marshall Plan: an engagement, or a marriage?
2018-06-29
NPR and AfC – The Marshall Plan: an engagement and a marriage?: Further developments on New Page Review and Articles for Creation work sharing.
Op-ed What do admins actually do?
2018-06-29
What do admins do?: Admins volunteer to be abused – or so it seems.
News and notes Money, milestones, and Wikimania
2018-06-29
Major grants announced, a new milestone for Afrikaans Wikipedia, a new WMF technical engagement team, an effort to start up a new library, two new admins – or maybe three fewer depending on your math.
From the editor The Admin Ship is still barely afloat, while a Foundation project risks sinking
2018-06-29
Signpost settles down (almost) to a routine
From the archives Wolves nip at Wikipedia's heels: A perspective on the cost of paid editing
2018-06-29
Revisiting an editor's warning to count our kidneys and keep the wolves at bay.
Discussion report Deletion, page moves, and an update to the main page
2018-06-29
Community discussions include style updates to project-wide icons and the main page, procedural questions on royal names and jettisoning unsuitable drafts, and deeper questions of compliance with European privacy laws and the perennial issue of shrinking admin corps.
Arbitration report WWII, UK politics, and a user deCrat'ed
2018-06-29
Andrevan requests removal of his admin and crat rights while already blocked for another issue.
Op-ed Has the wind gone out of the AdminShip's sails?
2018-05-24
Kudpung has some thoughts on the reasons for becalmed forums and the reluctance of candidates to (wo)man the rigging.
From the archives From the archives
2018-05-24
The Signpost scoops The Signpost: The dark and twisted world of Wikipedia's most powerful media institution: The Signpost.
Special report ACTRIAL results adopted by landslide
2018-04-26
New major editing policy starting immediately: creation of articles in mainspace is to be limited to users with confirmed accounts
News and notes Photo of Kim Jong-un. Stephen Hawking death tops hits on many Wikipedias.
2018-04-26
Finally a free image Kim Jong-un. WMF wins legal battle. Stephen Hawking death tops all Wikipedia hits.
From the editors The Signpost's presses are rolling again...
2018-04-26
A burst of enthusiasm to keep the newspaper in print.
Special report ACTRIAL wrap-up
2018-03-29
"Information gathered during the trial period will be reported to the English Wikipedia community, and the community will decide if any additional steps should be taken based on the results".
Op-ed Death knell sounding for The Signpost?
2018-03-29
Despite the brave efforts of many past and present editorial staff.
Op-ed Wikipedia needs more administrators
2015-09-30
Low numbers of active admins and high standards for adminship make a troubling combination.