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Page deletion to be revisited
Warmest regards!
Some weeks ago I created a category called "Rising Sun Alumni" which seemed to be missing from Wikipedia. I then noticed it had been deleted by a bot a few days later. When I tried to find out why, I unearthed three exchanges from some individuals who had perceived that a previous incarnation of category had existed, though had been deemed inappropriate. Their comments indicated that they were unaware of the context of the category - and didn't understand Rising Sun, weren't aware how the organization and the programme operated, and had not had a chance to speak with any alumni of the program who could have shed light on these issues and advised them accordingly.
Indeed, Rising Sun is one of the most prestigious international scholarship programs in the world and its title "Camp" is purely a function of the early time it was started (i.e., the 1930s). Founded by a wealthy philanthropist, the educational programme gives scholarships to all its participants, who then become alumni from its ranks - a disproportionate number who are very prominent (as the site indicates). The category I had created would have enabled one to easily identify prominent alumni from the programme, of which there are many listed on Wikipedia (and several of which I was trying to find more easily).
In this respect, I am not wedded to the term "alumni" (though that is the term used for individuals who complete the programme and I think is most appropriate for the category). In this sense, another category indicating those who have attended the program would work well, too (e.g., "Attendees of Rising Sun"). It is important to note, however, that the program does most certainly have alumni; it uses the word "alumni" to view them; and it is not a "summer camp" (e.g., in the typical sense of the word, to say the least). At the very leats, it thus deserves to be viewed far more broadly... however one chooses to do it.
Your name was listed as a point person (so I hope that I am writing this to the write place); if not, please let me know with whom I should liaise to establish the category again.
Thanks in advance for your help with making Wikipedia more accurate - and helpful!
Best, Scott (Username: angkorgo) Angkorgo2 (talk) 01:30, 8 November 2009 (UTC)
The Wikipedia Signpost: 9 November 2009
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SPI streamlining
Hello. The SPI team recently removed several of the more inactive clerks, to make way for people who have expressed interest in becoming active with the process. As some people who were removed have expressed no interest or wish to return to clerking, access to the bot functions have also been revoked. Of course, if you wish to remain a clerk, just readd your name to the list; but we do ask that you remain minimally active with the process. Thanks. PeterSymonds (talk) 01:04, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to wish those Wikipedians who have been nice enough to give me a barnstar or smile at me, supportive enough to agree with me, etc., a Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, --A NobodyMy talk 06:25, 27 November 2009 (UTC)