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About me

Hi there. I've been a sysop here since 2008, and was an oversighter between 2012 and 2019. Most of my substantial edits have been to articles relating to popular culture, which is a fancy way of saying "games, sports and music". More recently I tend to do stuff like adding references to biographies of living persons.

I follow the football teams of my hometown and my country (for my sins). I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.

You can get in touch with me by clicking here, hitting the "new section" or "+" tab in the menubar to the top of this page. If your request requires privacy, please feel free to find me on IRC (as "foks"), or get me via email (if you have an account).

I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation (as JSutherland (WMF)), but this is my personal account. Edits, statements, or other contributions made from this account are my own, and may not reflect the views of the Foundation.

Articles ±
[1 FT / 3 FA / 3 FL / 1 FP / 1 FS / 2 FPo / 6 GA / 14 DYK]

Hector Munro Macdonald (December 24, 2007)
Bitesize (January 7, 2008)
Supernormal (January 9, 2008)
Cullen F.C.^[1] (February 12, 2008)
Portal:English football (March 20, 2008)
Aberdeen F.C. (April 2, 2008)
Bloc Party discography (May 2, 2008)
Bloc Party (May 6, 2008)
List of Christmas number one singles (UK) (May 11, 2008)
Portal:James Bond^[1] (May 20, 2008)
Alcanar (May 25, 2008)
Cry Baby (Jemini song) (July 23, 2008)
List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys (July 28, 2008) (GK)
Eugene McGuinness (January 19, 2009)
Black Eyed Peas discography (February 10, 2008)
File:A Scene from Troilus and Cressida - Angelica Kauffmann.jpg (March 31, 2009) (Shoe)
Silent Alarm (July 21, 2009)
Cello Sonata in G minor (July 31, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (August 8, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (September 2, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy Remixed (September 6, 2009) (RB88)
A Weekend in the City (September 14, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy (October 10, 2009) (RB88)
Bloc Party albums (October 24, 2009)
Joe Danger (October 21, 2011)
Joe Danger (October 24, 2011)
Joe Danger: The Movie (October 25, 2011)
Julius Green (December 13, 2015)
Bad Milk (April 2, 2016)
I Get This Call Every Day (May 14, 2016)
Football (Disorder) Act 2000 (August 1, 2016)
Get to Heaven (September 26, 2017)

Notes:

^ ^a ^b Deleted via deletion discussion some time after.

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Did you know

02 Mar 2025 – Noriko Takaya (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Z. Patterson (t · c); see discussion
02 Mar 2025 – Raymond C. and Mildred Kramer House (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Epicgenius (t · c); see discussion
01 Mar 2025 – Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by SL93 (t · c); see discussion
22 Feb 2025 – W leju po bombie (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
16 Feb 2025 – Jarrad Searby (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
02 Feb 2025 – Battle of Chunj (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rahim231 (t · c); see discussion
26 Jan 2025 – More than Life (Machine Gun Kelly song) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Locust member (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

07 Mar 2025 – Grand City Properties (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Imcdc (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
06 Mar 2025 – Median of the trapezoid theorem (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by VolatileAnomaly (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
05 Mar 2025 – American Satan (franchise) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
05 Mar 2025 – Michael Smith (wide receiver) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
05 Mar 2025 – Rohit Kalia (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by DareshMohan (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
04 Mar 2025 – Anglican Adam Preaching Society (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mint Keyphase (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
04 Mar 2025 – The U13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Geschichte (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
01 Mar 2025 – Fabio Dias (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MarioGom (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
01 Mar 2025 – Connect (insurance company) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Polygnotus (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
01 Mar 2025 – Maha Al-Asaker (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by فيصل (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)

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Proposed deletions

07 Mar 2025 – Andrew Forde (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 207.6.196.78 (t · c): concern
05 Mar 2025 – Sam Instone (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 2A04:EE41:84:B3DE:2C44:F547:C057:F501 (t · c): concern
01 Mar 2025 – Abask (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MediaKyle (t · c): concern
28 Feb 2025 – Grand City Properties (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Imcdc (t · c) and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 01 Mar 2025 was deproded by Danielwish (t · c) on 06 Mar 2025
26 Feb 2025 – Panteg A.F.C. (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mcmatter (t · c) was deleted
25 Feb 2025 – Whales In Cubicles (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rorshacma (t · c) was deleted

Redirects for discussion

06 Mar 2025 – Jee Star (talk · edit · hist) →Tyla was RfDed by Whpq (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2025 – Maryam Rostampour (talk · edit · hist) →Marziyeh Amirizadeh was RfDed by Dclemens1971 (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2025 – Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh (talk · edit · hist) →Marziyeh Amirizadeh was RfDed by Dclemens1971 (t · c); see discussion
04 Mar 2025 – Land of flowers (talk · edit · hist) →Florida was RfDed by Duckmather (t · c); see discussion
10 Jan 2025 – Lasalle College, Bogota (talk · edit · hist) →LaSalle College was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic candidates

31 Jan 2025 – Wonderland (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

06 Mar 2025 – Daylight (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); start discussion
05 Mar 2025 – Vietnamese migrant brides in China (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by An anonymous username, not my real name (t · c); start discussion
28 Feb 2025 – King of My Heart (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); start discussion
27 Feb 2025 – Intersex healthcare (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Urchincrawler (t · c); start discussion
26 Feb 2025 – Gupta–Saka Wars (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Garudam (t · c); start discussion
23 Feb 2025 – Fishmonger (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); see discussion
23 Feb 2025 – Roddy Ricch (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by JustTryingToBeSmart (t · c); start discussion
22 Feb 2025 – Whoops (song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MaranoFan (t · c); start discussion
19 Feb 2025 – 2002 Marib airstrike (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Hsnkn (t · c); start discussion
18 Feb 2025 – Invincible season 2 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Afrowriter (t · c); start discussion

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Good topic candidates

19 Feb 2025 – Happiness (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
19 Feb 2025 – Tolerate It (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

02 Mar 2025 – National Socialist Network (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by FoundSquare (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

02 Mar 2025 – Benin Moat (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); see discussion
17 Feb 2025 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Shoot for the Stars (t · c); see discussion
10 Feb 2025 – ToNiePokój escape room fire (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Grumpylawnchair (t · c); see discussion
14 Jan 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2024 – Outline of George Washington (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Atakes Ris (t · c); see discussion
26 Sep 2024 – Lucky Loser (book) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Lisha2037 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

07 Mar 2025 – John Rose (Tennessee politician) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to John Rose by Jeffrey34555 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2025 – Eddie Dempsey (trade unionist) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Eddie Dempsey by PatGallacher (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2025 – Ghanaian anti-LGBTQ bill (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ghanaian anti-LGBT bill by SomethingForDeletion (t · c); see discussion
28 Feb 2025 – Bruno Mars videography (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of performances by Bruno Mars in media by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
28 Feb 2025 – Akina Nakamori videography (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of performances by Akina Nakamori in media by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
20 Feb 2025 – Prithivivallabh (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Prithivivallabh (novel) by CX Zoom (t · c); see discussion
17 Feb 2025 – China Railways DF9 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to China Railway DF9 by 173.206.110.217 (t · c); see discussion
05 Jan 2025 – KN-19 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kumsong-3 by TCU9999 (t · c); see discussion
26 Feb 2025 – Suspicious deaths of notable Russians in 2022–2024 (talk · edit · hist) move request to Suspicious deaths of notable Russians in 2022–2025 by PhotographyEdits (t · c) was moved to Suspicious deaths of notable Russians and Belarusians since 2022 (talk · edit · hist); see discussion
21 Feb 2025 – Fishing Pole (chess) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Fishing pole (chess) by The Master of Hedgehogs (t · c) was not moved; see discussion

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Articles to be merged

06 Mar 2025 – Strange New Worlds (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 by Adamstom.97 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2025 – Criticism of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad by Gjs238 (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2025 – Chakma Kingdom (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Chakma Circle by Mehedi Abedin (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2025 – CheckUser (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Wikipedia:CheckUser by DotesConks (t · c); see discussion
03 Mar 2025 – 2021 Tri-State tornado (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2021 Western Kentucky tornado by Departure– (t · c); see discussion
02 Mar 2025 – Proprioception and motor control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Proprioception by LittleBitMoreKSP (t · c); see discussion
13 Feb 2025 – Polyglucan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Glucan by Mykhal (t · c); see discussion
11 Feb 2025 – Thermoelectric temperature control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Thermoelectric cooling by Mrfoogles (t · c); see discussion
02 Feb 2025 – Ataman A092H6 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bogdan A092 by Anon13131313 (t · c); see discussion
29 Jan 2025 – List of military engagements during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of military engagements during the Israel-Hamas war by Eagowl (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
05 Sep 2024 – 3Blue1Brown (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 196.179.6.121 (t · c); see discussion
29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
No current discussions. Recent RfAs, recent RfBs: (successful, unsuccessful)

New pages that haven't been checked for ages

Things I want to do at some stage

Take to FA

Joe Danger
Get to Heaven

Take to GA

Take to DYK

Other things

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