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Thank you for the kind words! That would be a little too much to handle for me in my opinion. I like sticking to specific kinds of edits on here and not getting involved in the administrative side of things. Plus, you have to get accepted, and some may or may not see me as fit for that. Keep up your good work on here. Red Director (talk) 03:17, 22 February 2020 (UTC)

Huuuge plot

Hi Jcoolbro,

You've reverted my emptying of the plot section on the Art of Murder. Not everyone is a fan of WP:TNT - essentially, blow it up and start over - but it was a whopping 2,400+ words long description. WP:VG/CONTENT suggests a maximum of 700 words. Maybe you can trim it down? soetermans. ^{↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A TALK} 22:12, 14 March 2020 (UTC)

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Bad punctuation

You seem to like bad punctuation, as you just reverted my minor edits to Chester Carlson. Embrace mediocrity. — Quicksilver (Hydrargyrum)^{T @} 23:12, 27 March 2020 (UTC) @Hydrargyrum: Sorry. My mistake.

Reverting Edits are Unreasonable

My last edits were perfectly constructive.

One of Wikipedia's fundamental policies is to present topics from a neutral point of view. This means articles must represent each outside view fairly and proportionally, but not present any single view as true. Your edits appear to violate this principle and introduce bias to the article. Please use the talk page to discuss controversial edits—if you do not, it is likely that your edits will simply be removed by others. You should also be aware that repeatedly inserting something breaks the three-revert rule, which states that nobody may revert an article to a previous version more than three times in 24 hours. Ignoring this may get you blocked from editing Wikipedia. Thank you. Jcoolbro (talk) 18:33, 30 March 2020 (UTC)

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qedk (t 心 c) 07:06, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rick Astley

Have a read of WP:FOOLS before making an April Fools joke. ~~ CAPTAIN MEDUSA^talk 15:38, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

LIsa Goes Gaga

You removed my edit as unsourced. Here's the place the info was collected (which isn't a good source) https://old.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/fqqzki/worst_episode_ever_the_most_commonly_rated_shows/ but the IMDB links for the show already are included, that's why I didn't put them in the lede. How to include? 69.203.220.23 (talk) 14:54, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

@69.203.220.23:It is mentioned in the reception section that it is the lowest rated episode. Jcoolbro (talk) 15:02, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

So source is included but my edit was removed for being unsourced. This fact is very notable -I mean 31 years and it's the lowest of every single episode, that's real relevant-...why not include it in the lede to WP:BB Thanks 69.203.220.23 (talk) 15:05, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

@69.203.220.23:. You can talk to an admin or more experienced user for more info or go to the articles talk page Jcoolbro (talk) 21:12, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

Here you go. 69.203.220.23 (talk) 23:30, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

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Thank you! I tried customizing it but I'll change it to another color. Jcoolbro (talk) 14:18, 7 April 2020 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Thank you for reverting vandalism. You're efforts are greatly appreciated. Jerm (talk) 22:38, 29 April 2020 (UTC)

@Jerm: Thank you! this is my first barnstar I have recieved. Very much appriciated. Jcoolbro (talk) (c) 02:02, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

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Sorry!

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why did you revert Biden is now POTUS he has 273 votes @WikiMakersOfOurTime: Biden will not take office until inauguration day (jan 20 2021) Jcoolbro (talk) (c) 17:02, 7 November 2020 (UTC) @Jcoolbro he is still the President-Elect though

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• A New Code of Conduct is being made by Wikipedia/The WMF more info here
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Humour

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TheWikiWizard-March 2021

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Wikipedia News

• I came across an interesting article about Wikipedia.
• TJMSmith had a successful RFA, Congrats!

Humour

This section was written by User:Canadian Otaku, I hope you enjoy it as much as I (Tsugaru) did!

• If you edit Wikipedia around 1-5 AM, beware, as any admin could block you for being up too late!
• It's really easy to break Wikipedia, just click here.
• Ignore people telling you to stop putting "Hrrnngg,,,beans" on the article Bean (film), they don't know what good edits are.
• Jimbo is god, and can do anything he wants to!

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• There are 2 new editors now, one of them Berrely, and CanadianOtaku. As mentioned Berrely is our new proofreader (typos beware) and Canadian Otaku is now going to be writing our Humor sections, I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us, and remember, if you want to join, just let me know!

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Wikipedia News

• MediaWiki has a new logo. Looks great, doesn't it?
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• In the Beta Features, try out "Discussion tools" it is a very useful feature for replying to talkpage messages. You will need an account to do so!

Memorials

• Pi zero has passed away. Our condolences go out for Pi zero and anyone who knew him. Thank you Pi zero for your service here at Wikimedia. We are very sorry to hear this. We will never forget your valuable contributions to Wikipedia and it's sister projects.

Humour

Tsugaru's Humour Section

• April Showers can't Bring May Flowers, if the Flowers ran away to June!
• You can't get in trouble, if you don't cause trouble!
• The May Flowers can't be flowers if they are roses!

Please find CanadianOtaku's Humour Section below

• Sadly, there was no edit war of 2021, maybe next year.
• This joke space is up for rent!
• You too can be a hacker by removing everything in an article!
• Error 410: I dropped this joke and I can't find it.

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TheWikiWizard-May 2021

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Wikipedia News

• The Simple English Wikipedia was mentioned in a article online very recently, you can read the article here.
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• The English Wikipedia, has just passed 6,300,000 articles!

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This tip is one of the many ways to combat spam on Wikipedia:

• On Wikipedia, articles either meet the General Notability Guideline or not. When you come across a new article, it is extremely important to determine if it is a real article, or just a spam article. Start with a search on Google, for reliable sources, if you get none in return, then look at the article for non-NPOV content, also scan the references section in the article to see what sources it uses, and check the 'other languages' section and Wikidata to see if it is on other Wikipedias. If other Wikipedias have the same content and/or a CSD or AfD tag (WP:AFD) it is likely spam or not notable, so you can then nominate it for deletion to get input, remember that CSD criterion does not always apply to these articles depending on the content/contex. Also remember to check for copyright violations via earwig's

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• SlimVirgin has sadly passed away this month, you can read more about SlimVirgin's passing here
• Moroboshi also sadly passed away earlier this month.

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Humour

• This section was made by CanadianOtaku, please note it contains some emojis, so you might just see a box if your browser doesn't support them. -つがる Talk to つがる:) 🍁

• Got blocked on the English Wikipedia because of your epic hacking skills? Start hacking other Wikimedia projects, they ca- This user account is currently locked across all Wikimedia projects.
• This joke is a work in progress, so I might drop some hammers.

• This joke is 2 spaces away, so ａ🔨ｎ- woah that was close!

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• The IRC channels used for Wikipedia have changed, you can read more on it here. While TWW was aware of this in the last issue, we decided to wait and publish this in this issue, when the issue is not as new any more, and more information has been developed.
• There was quick interruption in editing on Wikipedia, that was to test server switching should an emergency happen, more details can be found here.

Humour

This section was written by CanadianOtaku --つがる Talk to つがる:) 🍁

• Internet Explorer still thinks freenode is the best IRC service!
• It has been proven that editing the article Cheese while eating Cheese is considered a WP:COI.
• This joke has been donated to us from aliens, hopefully they learned UTF-8: £

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TheWikiWizard-Summer 2021

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Wikipedia News

• There is an election that is taking place, for the Wikikmedia Foundation, to read more about it click here
• The Wikipedia Library, has made some updates to their terms of use. You can read more here
• Wikimania took place this month!
• There are a few new admins who have joined the Admin Team, congrats to them! Remember, if you see a use who you believe meets the criteria for adminship here, or on other projects (Please check that Wikipedia/Wikimedia Project's Adminship Criteria page, as they vary by project), you can give it a try and nominate them for adminship if they are okay with it!

Humour

• There is no due date in Wikipedia, so I could take 1000 years to write this issue! ;P
• If you are reading this, you are reading this! (makes no sense, but okay!)
• There is no more Humour to put and this sentence is no longer funny.
• The mess I made in my room is bigger than this city!
• Here's a list of all events that happened between TWW issues

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TheWikiWizard- October 2021

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Wikipedia News

• Wikimedia Asian Month is beginning once again!
• Check out the 2021 Community Wishlist's results!
• For those interested, check out the "Wikimedia CEE Online Meeting 2021" (Click on link for more details and to find out if you can register!)
• Check out this new feature for The Wikipedia Library!

Humour

• It's Halloween coming up again, and that means you can have an excuse to eat candy and binge edit Wikipedia again
• Frankenstein told me this does not exist... (Does not make sense, but okay...)
• Is Humour funny? I guess we'll have to find out!

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• Thank you for your patience, I was busy, and still am, so issues of TWW may be delayed.

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TheWikiWizard- December 2021

Hi, Jcoolbro! Here is the December 2021 issue of TheWikiWizard!

Humour

• Christmas is here again, time to bug people to get you the stuff you really, really want! (Anyone going to get me some butter cookies, or that giant Costco teddy bear?)
• If you don't like turkey, there's always the rotisserie chicken!
• If you ate too much turkey and regret it, then you should have read the above message ;)

Wikipedia News

We don't have much to report this month, but we do have the following...

• The Simple English Wikipedia has almost reached 200,000 articles!
• Wikipedia Asian Month which took place in November, has finished. Now, all the articles are judged and then it is determined who gets the postcards, even if you don't get one, or didn't participate, there is always next year, and we thank you for everything you have done!
• Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021 took place earlier this month, for elegible editors. (At the time of this writing it was still taking place, but I assumed by the time this issue was sent, it would have been finished - It is set to finish at December 6 2021 at 23:59 UTC )

Editor's Notes

• I haven't forgotten about TWW ;) Don't worry.
• TWW is in the process of getting a new main page, if you have any ideas, or would like to help, please shoot a message on the TWW talk page.
• That's it for this issue! This is the last issue for 2021. See you all in 2022! Have a safe and happy holiday season!

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TheWikiWizard- Jan/Feb 2022

Hi, Jcoolbro! Here is the first issue of 2022 for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

• Since it's/was Lunar New Year, you can bug your boss at work for that extra fifty dollar bill ;)
• New Year, New world, Same TWW :P
• Did you work off that turkey? Don't worry, editing Wikipedia burns calories... I am pretty sure...

Wiki(p/m)edia News

• Check out The "Education/Eduwiki Week 2022"!
• Modussiccandi had a successful RFA!
• The 2022 Steward Elections are open to editors who meet the criterion.

Editor's Notes

• We are combining two months' issues into one, to try out a new format. This is the first issue of 2022. Happy New Year!
• That's it for this time, see you in the next issue!

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WP:AFC Helper News

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• AFCH will now show live previews of the comment to be left on a decline.
• The template {{db-afc-move}} has been created - this template is similar to {{db-move}} when there is a redirect in the way of an acceptance, but specifically tells the patrolling admin to let you (the draft reviewer) take care of the actual move.

Short and sweet, but there's always more to discuss at WT:AFC. Stop on by, maybe review a draft on the way? Whether you're one of our top reviewers, or haven't reviewed in a while, I want to thank you for helping out in the past and in the future. Cheers, Primefac, via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:00, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

TheWikiWizard - April 2022

Hi, Jcoolbro! Here is the April 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humour

• April 1 isn't April fools day if you say it isn't...
• April Showers should bring May Money flowers! I'd be rich!
• It's Spring again, Spring out of bed!

Wiki(p/m)edia News

• The final voter results in regards of the Universal Code of Conduct were released
• On the English Wikipedia we have had several successful RFAs! Some include, Colin M's RFA, and Sdrqaz's RFA!
• Check out this event! It's about a conversation that you can join!

Editor's Notes

• Sorry for missing the last issue!
• Have a suggestion or want to help us? Let us know!
• We wish all those in Ukraine and those affected by the war safety and peace :-)

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TheWikiWizard - May 2022

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the May 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

• What do May Showers bring?
• May the 4th be with you doesn't work anymore, but I can say it again in less than a year!
• If you love Wikipedia, and are editing it, is it a conflict of interest?

Wiki(P/M)edia News

• A discussion took place in regards to the desktop design for certain Wikis. You can find more information here.
• Tamzin, has had a successful RFA! Congrats!
• Check out this Conversation that will be hosted by the team "Community Resilience and Sustainability"! You can find out more details about the meeting by clicking on the link.

Editor's Notes

• We have a IRC Channel! Come by and say Hi! You can find us on Libra.Chat under the channel name #TheWikiWizard ^connect

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TheWikiWizard - July 2022

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the July 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humour

• It's less than 6 months till Christmas (I think...)
• Start making the Christmas list! Never too early, or late for those who think Dec 26 is Dec 25 haha
• If I had a dollar for every word I typed, the world would run out of money ;)

Wiki(p/m)edia News

• The Japanese Wikipedia now uses the new vector skin! For those who speak Japanese or just want to take a look, check it out!
• There is a conversation event that you can check out. More details on the link.
• A meeting had taken place in regards to Interface of MediaWiki. More information of that meeting can be found here.

Editor's Notes

• Please note that due to me being busy/at times not much to report on Wiki(p/m)edia some issues of this newsletter may be skipped. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about it!
• Sometimes during the delivery of the issue, the mass message extension sends it twice for some reason. Please note I only send them once and not twice. I apologise for the inconvenience this causes.
• Remember that the Wikimedia Foundation also hosts other wikis too! So if you want to see what other wikis there are, give it a try! You might find something you like!

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TheWikiWizard- September 2022

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the September 2022 Issue for the TheWikiWizard in October! We apologize for the delay.

Humor

• It's time for Christmas, summer is coming to an end
• What are you giving Santa for Chirstmas? (He told me to for you to leave more cookies and the Halloween Candy)
• Halloween, give out money instead :P

Wiki(p/m)edia News

• A discussion in regards to the new vector skin on EN Wikipedia had taken place, you can find it here
• The Foundation Elections occurred learn more here
• Quite a few successful RFA's took place, some include Z1720, and Dan Cherek! Congrats to all the successful RFA's!

Editor's Notes

• Thanks for your patience as we are late with issues, you can join us if you want to help out!
• Please note that sometimes the system may deliver this twice to you, but I only send it once

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TheWikiWizard - December 2022

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the December 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard! We've been dormant for a few months!

Humor

• How many times will you write 2022 in 2023??
• Don't write Christmas Cards/do gift shopping in December, do it in the summer!

Wiki(p/m)edia News

Not much to report this issue, but we do have these to report!

• Quite a few RFAs took place since the last issue of this newsletter. You can view more here!
• The Voting for a sound logo is taking place on Wikimedia Commons, head over to that link to find out more!
• The Arbitration Committee Elections is happening on the English Wikipedia. (The elections may have finished by the time you see this message, please check the page for the date and time of the election deadline)

Editor's Notes

• Have a great holiday and new years! We'll see you in 2023.

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TheWikiWizard - February 2023

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the February 2023 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

• Have you finished raking up those leaves from fall?
• Are you making your list yet for next Christmas? Only 10ish more months to go! It's never too early ;-)

Wiki(P/M)edia News

• Wikipedia (EN) has a new look! Remember, if you prefer the old look and are logged in, you can go to preferences to change back to the old vector skin!
• WMF (Wikimedia Foundation) is going to update it's terms of use, you can find out more here
• There is a planned test that will take place with the servers, and it may affect your ability to make changes for a period of time, more information can be found here
• We've got some new RFA's (Requests for Adminship) on EN Wikipedia that took place since the last issue!

Editor's Notes

• Happy 2023! This is the first issue of the year!
• If you ever want to help out with TWW please let us know! Please note TWW issues may be delayed, but we haven't forgotten about TWW!

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TheWikiWizard - May 2023

Hey, Jcoolbro! Here is the May 2023 edition for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

• Now is the time to start writing those Christmas cards and do the Christmas shopping! Come December, you can sit back and edit Wikipedia! ;)
• When it snows in December/Winter, stock up the snow in your freezer, so when it gets hot you can do a snowball fight in the summer!

Wiki(P/M)edia News

• A conversation with trustees event took place on the 18th of May. You can read more details on the event here!
• On the English Wikipedia some RFAs which took place the past few months. You can see the full details at the RFA main page.
• There is a event (Conference) that is taking place in city of Belgrade. More details on the event can be found by clicking on the link!

Editor's Notes

• I apologies for the delay in the issues, however I can guarantee you that I am always thinking of TWW and haven't forgotten about it :) School's so busy!
• If you want to help out TWW, let me know!

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TheWikiWizard - September 2023

Hello, Jcoolbro! Here is the September 2023 for the TheWikiWizard!

Wiki(p/m)edia News

• On the EN Wikipedia, there were 4 successful RFAs between the period of July and September! Congrats to the candidates! Also on Simple English Wikipedia, they had 1 successful RFA in August!
• For those wondering why you were unable to edit for a period of time on 20th September, there was a server testing going on. You can follow the link to read more. We will always inform you here if one of these kinds of tests is going to take place, or has taken place. You can also head on over to the Meta Wiki main page, information on these kinds of tests will always be displayed there.
• Did you know you that Wikimedia Commons has monthly photo challenges? You can check out more here!
• The USA has viewed Wikipedia 4 Billion times in August!
• The Talysh Wikipedia was recently created!

Humor

• It's almost fall again! (or is it already?) Don't fall on fallen leaves!
• One moment it's raining, the next its too hot. Welcome to fall!

Editor's Notes

• Quite a bit has happened since our last issue! Thanks for your patience during our gap of inactivity between issues!
• Thank you for reading TWW!

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TheWikiWizard - February 2024

Humour

• Does editing Wikipedia burn calories? If it does, does it count as exercise? ;)
• TWW is back from being long dormant. It was a nice "Hibernation" lol.

Wiki(P/M)edia news

• Voting regarding the Universal Code of Conduct is taking place on Meta Wiki. More information can be found via the link
• EN Wikipedia has a few new Administrators following their successful RFA!
• Information on the upcoming Steward Election on Meta can be found here
• A new feature called Reference Previews has been created. More information: here

Editor's Notes

• I apologise for the delay, I was not able to edit until recently.
• I hope to have TWW published more frequently from this issue onwards. Ideally at least every 2 months. Since its near the end of the month, I decided to name this issue February.
• We are always looking for help! If you would like to help out, please let us know!

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Barnstar

Thank you for helping out with the various discussions at </nowiki>Talk:2024 shooting at a Donald Trump rally<nowiki>. This is my first time giving out a barnstar.

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