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The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.


DYK nomination of Amos (guitar)[edit]

Hello! Your submission of Amos (guitar) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 22:22, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Photographer's Barnstar
For going above and beyond to capture original photographs of Amos for use on Wikipedia. — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 05:35, 1 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Closed as FUBAR[edit]

Hi. Did you have an issue with my close? I saw your comment here. Happy to discuss it if you'd like. You've been around a very long time and I know you know that saying someone took a dump at AfD isn't going to be helpful, so hoping we can avoid that here. I'll be on and off line today but will respond as soon as I'm able. Star Mississippi 14:34, 4 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Star Mississippi, I respect the close, but thank you for reaching out. It is entirely editor frustration on my part. If you read the Mrs. Snoozy Turtle thread at ANI you will see that she has been following the ARS to ivote angularly. I felt it was fubar for them to come and crap on another AfD that I posted as an improvement project. For more proof of their angular ivoting see another one I posted at ARS last night Henry Payne. So my fubar reference and taking a dump statement had nothing to do with your close. Lightburst (talk) 21:12, 4 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Beaver drop[edit]

On 12 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Beaver drop, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 76 beavers parachuted into Central Idaho in 1948? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Beaver drop. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Beaver drop), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 12 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hook update
Your hook reached 8,205 views (683.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2023 – nice work!
GalliumBot (talkcontribs) (he/it) 03:27, 13 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Jump wings for you![edit]

DYK Parachutist Badge
Well done for bringing the unforgettable Beaver drop to DYK! Cielquiparle (talk) 19:28, 12 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Nice! Lightburst (talk) 19:46, 12 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Amos (guitar)[edit]

On 13 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amos (guitar), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a rare 1958 Gibson Flying V guitar named Amos appeared in the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amos (guitar). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Amos (guitar)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 13 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Whale[edit]


Smash!

You've been squished by a whale!
Don't take this too seriously. Someone just wants to let you know you did something really silly.

Your request on Spicy’s RFA! Glad to see you changed your mind. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:55, 2 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Illusion Flame: I deserved it! Lightburst (talk) 21:22, 2 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Smells like plankton and ambergris around here... BusterD (talk) 19:06, 5 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Golden Virgin[edit]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article The Golden Virgin 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 ChristieBot, on behalf of Ppt91 -- Ppt91 (talk) 18:43, 11 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Episode 847 (Sesame Street)[edit]

Hi! Thanks for helping out, as you do often. I just noticed Episode 847 (Sesame Street) has a very amusing PD image we could use. What do you think about placing it in the pic slot in the next available Prep? Just an idea. BorgQueen (talk) 18:54, 23 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@BorgQueen: I saw it, it would be ok with me but I did not check the license. My thinking: I thought the hook was very interesting on its own without the image. Lightburst (talk) 20:30, 23 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Well, that's true too, I suppose. BorgQueen (talk) 20:32, 23 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Nevermind, we can't use the pic as the Muppet next to her is copyrighted. BorgQueen (talk) 08:13, 24 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Émile Aubrun[edit]

On 27 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Émile Aubrun, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Émile Aubrun flew circles around a golden virgin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Émile Aubrun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Émile Aubrun), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

Aoidh (talk) 12:03, 27 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Capa House[edit]

Hi, I saw you promoted Capa House to prep 7. Just to make you aware, the hook you promoted was rejected by the original reviewer; only ALT2 has been approved. Thanks. Sojourner in the earth (talk) 17:38, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Sojourner in the earth: Thank you for the message. I carefully read the nomination and the first two hooks were called out as not cited in the body - but this edit fixed the issue. All of the hooks were similar and I promoted the hook that I thought was best. Lightburst (talk) 23:33, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
The other concern raised was that Raymond Bowman is not known to have been the last man to die; this is just the name of the picture. If you stand by your choice I'd like to discuss this further at T:DYK, as I think it's an important distinction. Sojourner in the earth (talk) 05:44, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Sojourner in the earth: I have removed it from the prep. Lightburst (talk) 13:49, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I just switched to the ALT2 hook as approved by me, the reviewer. I clearly mentioned I approved ALT2 in my review. Why did you promote another, unreviewed hook? You're not supposed to review and promote at the same time. BorgQueen (talk) 13:44, 11 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Having said that, I reverted my edit since I've realized that I'm too involved to do that. Please don't override the reviewer's approval without any discussion. BorgQueen (talk) 14:05, 11 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@BorgQueen: Apologies, I promoted the one I liked. I did not think the others were specifically rejected. It looks like it ran ok. Apologies. Lightburst (talk) 02:57, 13 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for International Aviation Meet at Belmont Park[edit]

On 16 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article International Aviation Meet at Belmont Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American aviator John Moisant crashed his plane twice before participating in the 1910 International Aviation Meet at Belmont Park (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/International Aviation Meet at Belmont Park. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, International Aviation Meet at Belmont Park), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Milwaukee Cold Storage Co. Building[edit]

On 31 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Milwaukee Cold Storage Co. Building, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1892 Milwaukee Cold Storage Co. Building has very few windows, and walls which are two feet (0.6 m) thick? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Milwaukee Cold Storage Co. Building. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Milwaukee Cold Storage Co. Building), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 31 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Golden Virgin GAR[edit]

@Lightburst I wanted to leave a note on your talk page to acknowledge your decision to withdraw the GA nomination for The Golden Virgin. A bot will close it as "failed" which is, unfortunately, the only way to withdraw without keeping the GAR open indefinitely. Again, my apologies that the process has taken so long, but I do think the article has improved regardless, which is always a good thing. Good luck with all your work and please do feel free to re-nominate the page whenever you're ready in the future. Ppt91talk 00:34, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Golden Virgin[edit]

The article The Golden Virgin you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:The Golden Virgin for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Ppt91 -- Ppt91 (talk) 00:42, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

AlisonW case request accepted[edit]

You recently offered a statement in a request for arbitration. The Arbitration Committee has accepted that request for arbitration and an arbitration case has been opened at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW. Evidence that you wish the arbitrators to consider should be added to the evidence subpage, at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW/Evidence. Please add your evidence by June 30, 2023, which is when the evidence phase closes. For a guide to the arbitration process, see Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 23:51, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

A ray of sunshine ...[edit]

Sunshine!
Hello Lightburst! Ravenswing has given you a bit of sunshine to brighten your day! (See, I was just trolling through my talk page archive when I came upon a very thoughtful apology from you, the more so given the couple times we've clashed over the years. The least I can do is spread some summer sun in return, and hope that your day is going well.) Ravenswing 06:49, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Much appreciated Ravenswing - that does brighten my day. Lightburst (talk) 14:03, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Happy to be of service! May your weekend be pleasant. Ravenswing 17:58, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed decision posted for the AlisonW case[edit]

The proposed decision for the AlisonW case has been posted. Statements regarding the proposed decision are welcome at the talk page. Please note that comments must be made in your own section. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 15:24, 10 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The arbitration case Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW has been closed, and the final decision is viewable at the case page. The following remedy has been enacted:

  • For failure to meet the conduct standards expected of an administrator, AlisonW's administrative user rights are removed. She may regain them at any time via a successful request for adminship.

For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 17:45, 16 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW closed

SmallCat dispute case opened[edit]

You recently offered a statement in a request for arbitration. The Arbitration Committee has accepted that request for arbitration and an arbitration case has been opened at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/SmallCat dispute. Evidence that you wish the arbitrators to consider should be added to the evidence subpage, at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/SmallCat dispute/Evidence. Please add your evidence by August 4, 2023, which is when the evidence phase closes. You can also contribute to the case workshop subpage, Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/SmallCat dispute/Workshop. For a guide to the arbitration process, see Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 13:04, 21 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

August 2023 Good Article Nominations backlog drive[edit]

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(t · c) buidhe 05:15, 30 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Fitzroy ‘Buck’ Newsum.jpeg[edit]

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DYK nomination of Gangster Island[edit]

Hello! Your submission of Gangster Island at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 04:44, 2 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary[edit]

Precious
Four years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:33, 2 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks @Gerda Arendt: Lightburst (talk) 01:56, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

New pages patrol invitation[edit]

Hello, Lightburst.
  • The new pages patrol team is currently struggling to keep up with the influx of new articles and redirects needing review. We could use a few extra hands to help.
  • I believe that someone with your activity and experience is very likely to meet the guidelines for granting.
  • Reviewing/patrolling a page doesn't take much time, but it requires a strong understanding of Wikipedia’s CSD policy and notability guidelines.
  • Kindly read the tutorial before making your decision, and feel free to post on the project talk page with questions.
  • If patrolling new pages is something you'd be willing to help out with, please consider applying here.

Thank you for your consideration. We hope to see you around!

Thanks, Hey man im josh (talk) 18:35, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Hey man im josh: Thank you much for the message. Lightburst (talk) 21:52, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thank YOU for being willing to give NPP a shot! Hey man im josh (talk) 22:14, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

New page reviewer granted[edit]

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The reviewer right does not change your status or how you can edit articles. If you no longer want this user right, you also may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time. In cases of abuse or persistent inaccuracy of reviewing, or long-term inactivity, the right may be withdrawn at administrator discretion. If you can read any languages other than English, please add yourself to the list of new page reviewers with language proficiencies. — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 00:02, 19 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you @Ingenuity:. Lightburst (talk) 00:09, 19 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.