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Error in creating wikipedia page

Hi Sir,

Today I was going to create a page on Wikipedia but unfortunately it was not created. It is saying that only administrator can create it. So i have contacted you. Please help me to create this page : Anshu Dikshant

I have all the reference links related to this name. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paruljoshi490 (talkcontribs) 08:08, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) Indeffed as meatpuppet. -- Tamzin[cetacean needed] (she/they) 10:11, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-20

18:56, 16 May 2022 (UTC)

Snail

 

At first I thought this little guy was an acorn. 28bytes (talk) 17:05, 20 May 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-21

00:19, 24 May 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 29 May 2022

Tech News: 2022-22

20:27, 30 May 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – June 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2022).

  Guideline and policy news

  Technical news

  • Administrators using the mobile web interface can now access Special:Block directly from user pages. (T307341)
  • The IP Info feature has been deployed to all wikis as a Beta Feature. Any autoconfirmed user may enable the feature using the "IP info" checkbox under Preferences → Beta features. Autoconfirmed users will be able to access basic information about an IP address that includes the country and connection method. Those with advanced privileges (admin, bureaucrat, checkuser) will have access to extra information that includes the Internet Service Provider and more specific location.

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Tech News: 2022-23

02:44, 7 June 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-24

16:57, 13 June 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-25

20:16, 20 June 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 26 June 2022

Can you comment on my noticeboard thread?

Hi 28bytes, I found you randomly in the bureaucrat list, I am not forum shopping. I was wondering if you could comment on the discussion I started on the Administrators Noticeboard titled "Challenging closure of Political legacies thread", which may be about to be archived? So far I think no administrators have shown interest and haven't commented. The editors who have contributed to the thread clearly show they agree, but I think theirs are more personal opinions because they don't show me Wikipedia guidance that back up most of their assertions or contradict mine. As a result I am confused and it would be great if someone can give me proper guidance about the issue of closing talk page discussions. A few editors say it's a small issue but I disagree because in talk pages is where consensus is reached to edit pages. Here is the version I last wrote on the thread [24]. Cheers!--Thinker78 (talk) 16:48, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

Hi Thinker78. Unfortunately I am about to leave for the weekend and cannot take a look. Hopefully another administrator will be able to help you. 28bytes (talk) 21:06, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – July 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2022).

  Technical news

  • user_global_editcount is a new variable that can be used in abuse filters to avoid affecting globally active users. (T130439)

  Arbitration

  Miscellaneous

  • The New Pages Patrol queue has around 10,000 articles to be reviewed. As all administrators have the patrol right, please consider helping out. The queue is here. For further information on the state of the project, see the latest NPP newsletter.

Ukrainian Melody

July songs
 

today: violin solo and you can listen Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:51, 5 July 2022 (UTC)

yesterday I attended a unique concert - the 18th Thomaskantor after Bach conducting - and with some good luck caught him happy afterwards! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:17, 9 July 2022 (UTC)

... and another 14 July: Voces8, pictured - I have a FAC open, in case of interest --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC)

today: birthday music for a friend, after hiking in the Swiss Alps and a funeral with flowers on a bench and a Rilke poem --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:41, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 1 August 2022

Administrators' newsletter – August 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2022).

 

  Administrator changes

  Valereee
  Anthony Appleyard (deceased) • CapitalistroadsterSamsara

  Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC has been closed with consensus to add javascript that will show edit notices for editors editing via a mobile device. This only works for users using a mobile browser, so iOS app editors will still not be able to see edit notices.
  • An RfC has been closed with the consensus that train stations are not inherently notable.

  Technical news

  • The Wikimania 2022 Hackathon will take place virtually from 11 August to 14 August.
  • Administrators will now see links on user pages for "Change block" and "Unblock user" instead of just "Block user" if the user is already blocked. (T308570)

  Arbitration

  • The arbitration case request Geschichte has been automatically closed after a 3 month suspension of the case.

  Miscellaneous

  • You can vote for candidates in the 2022 Board of Trustees elections from 16 August to 30 August. Two community elected seats are up for election.
  • Wikimania 2022 is taking place virtually from 11 August to 14 August. The schedule for wikimania is listed here. There are also a number of in-person events associated with Wikimania around the world.
  • Tech tip: When revision-deleting on desktop, hold ⇧ Shift between clicking two checkboxes to select every box in that range.

August songs

August songs
 

pics and thoughts on 13 August -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:38, 13 August 2022 (UTC)

and on 15 August: "my" concert of the year (so far) is on the Main page, but not pictured, and I don't understand why --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:44, 15 August 2022 (UTC)

the last week brought more outstanding concerts and bike tours, - how is your summer? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:04, 21 August 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 31 August 2022

Administrators' newsletter – September 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2022).

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  • A discussion is open to define a process by which Vector 2022 can be made the default for all users.
  • An RfC is open to gain consensus on whether Fox News is reliable for science and politics.

  Technical news

  Arbitration

  • An arbitration case regarding Conduct in deletion-related editing has been closed. The Arbitration Committee passed a remedy as part of the final decision to create a request for comment (RfC) on how to handle mass nominations at Articles for Deletion (AfD).
  • The arbitration case request Jonathunder has been automatically closed after a 6 month suspension of the case.

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  • The new pages patrol (NPP) team has prepared an appeal to the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) for assistance with addressing Page Curation bugs and requested features. You are encouraged to read the open letter before it is sent, and if you support it, consider signing it. It is not a discussion, just a signature will suffice.
  • Voting for candidates for the Wikimedia Board of Trustees is open until 6 September.

Locked Page

Hello, There is a movie page and director and producer want it changed, however, someone has locked the page and won't allow anyone to make a simple edit. They have somewhat kidnapped the page. Could you please help with this matter Moeyun (talk) 03:11, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Which page? 28bytes (talk) 14:14, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

ScottishFinnishRadish bureaucrat chat

Hi 28bytes, I have started a bureaucrat discussion for ScottishFinnishRadish's RfA. It can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ScottishFinnishRadish/Bureaucrat chat. Thanks in advance. Acalamari 01:33, 20 September 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Acalamari, I will take a look. 28bytes (talk) 02:30, 20 September 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 30 September 2022

Administrators' newsletter – October 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2022).

  Guideline and policy news

  Technical news

  • The Articles for creation helper script now automatically recognises administrator accounts which means your name does not need to be listed at WP:AFCP to help out. If you wish to help out at AFC, enable AFCH by navigating to Preferences → Gadgets and checking the "Yet Another AfC Helper Script" box.

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Need your assistance to delete a page that is giving untrue and incorrect information regarding our sarawak local opposition party

Hi there,

I am Devora Chung Siew Yen, Deputy Media & Publicity of Parti Bumi Kenyalang. It has come to our attention that some user has created some information regarding our party and our partners which is untrue. I do not know how to delete the page, and it says i would need the help of administrators to delete the page.

So i need your help and kind assistance to delete a page that is giving untrue and incorrect information regarding our sarawak local opposition party. please help me to remove and delete it immediately. The page below is: https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagasan_Rakyat_Sarawak

Thank you so much. Devora88 (talk) 07:17, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

Hello Devora88. Unfortunately I cannot help you because that page is on the Bahasa Melayu (Malay) Wikipedia. I am only an administrator on the English Wikipedia. You will need to contact someone there to help you, as I do not speak the language. 28bytes (talk) 12:38, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

October music

October songs
 

Thank you for comments saying things better than I could! - You should run for arbcom. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:19, 13 October 2022 (UTC)

You’re very kind, Gerda. 28bytes (talk) 15:04, 13 October 2022 (UTC)
That's very kind ;) - today's DYK: two facts from the two concert of this years Rheingau Musik Festival I liked best, both a cappella singing. If you follow the songs, you see a circus, where I performed singing, and in the end the whole tent joined for Dona nobis pacem. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:42, 19 October 2022 (UTC)
who shall separate us --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:21, 22 October 2022 (UTC)
today featured Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:25, 23 October 2022 (UTC)
leaving the month with reformation and a cat treat --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:36, 31 October 2022 (UTC)
I do love cats! 28bytes (talk) 20:34, 31 October 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 31 October 2022

Administrators' newsletter – November 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2022).

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A barnstar for you!

  The Special Barnstar
For your outstanding contributions, and efforts as administrator on this site. Unfortunately this is the maximum of what I can give, which is a pity since people like you is what keep this site running. Keep up the great work, and I am looking forward to what you may offer in the future. :-) Wikipedian10282 (talk) 02:33, 14 November 2022 (UTC)

November vacation

November songs
 

I was away for vacation in the U.S., pictured -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:50, 17 November 2022 (UTC)

Happy Thanksgiving! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:17, 24 November 2022 (UTC)

A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Gerda! 28bytes (talk) 23:50, 28 November 2022 (UTC)

Opera and Advent choral music on my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:05, 28 November 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 28 November 2022

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Administrators' newsletter – December 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2022).

 

  CheckUser changes

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  • A new preference named "Enable limited width mode" has been added to the Vector 2022 skin. The preference is also shown as a toggle on every page if your monitor is 1600 pixels or wider. When disabled it removes the whitespace added by Vector 2022 on the left and right of the page content. Disabling this preference has the same effect as enabling the wide-vector-2022 gadget. (T319449)

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Happy Sixteenth First Edit Day!

  Hey, 28bytes. I'd like to wish you a wonderful First Edit Day on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
Have a great day!
Chris Troutman (talk) 20:40, 14 December 2022 (UTC)