Worm That Turned

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Just saw the closing down sign. Sorry to see you go, you're a Wiki institution and your wisdom and tireless optimism will be sorely missed. On behalf of the old fogies of yesteryear club, hope this is simply a refurbish and refit and the "open for business" sign goes up again soon. Either way, all the best. -- Euryalus (talk) 19:45, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Closed for now, I'm afraid. Taking stock, I just don't have the time for Wikipedia any more, and I'd prefer to be true to the values that I pushed regarding the admin toolset. I'm not disillusioned with the project or anything like that, so I'm not saying I won't return, just that I don't see it happening any time soon. Worm^TT(talk) 14:57, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Hi WTT! Just saw this at BN. Saddened to see it, but hope your time away is successful in every measure you hope for, and then some. I truly hope to see you around occasionally in the immediate future, and around regularly when things "calm down." In any case, thanks so much for all the good you've done for Wikipedia in general, and for me in particular. Be well! 78.26 _{(spin me / revolutions)} 01:56, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you @78.26, I do appreciate the kind words. Worm^TT(talk) 14:58, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

All the best in whatever life throws at you, Dave. I have enjoyed working with you these past couple years. I don't believe I have ever mentioned this to you, but this is what motivated me to stick around and start taking this project seriously. It might not have been a big deal for you at the time, but I've never forgotten. Take care. – bradv 05:35, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

It's always amazing how things like that can make a big difference - I'd forgotten that I had done that, but reading over the comment I made at the time, it was certainly deserved. @BusterD should take pride in the fact he's made such a difference with that project. All I can suggest is pay it forward. Worm^TT(talk) 15:00, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

I'd take all the undue applause I can get, but proper credit for EotW goes to the inimitable User:Buster7, not to a mere mortal like myself. BusterD (talk) 15:33, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

D'oh. I'm getting old. Worm^TT(talk) 16:10, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

I know you would... 76.20.110.116 (talk) 03:44, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

Best wishes, Worm, for whatever life is holding for you outside Wikipedia. We met at the Judges Lodgings Event in Lancaster many years ago, and I've seen you being wise around the encyclopedia ever since. Thanks for your contributions. PamD 07:53, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks @PamD - I did enjoy that Judges Lodgings event, as well as a few other events I attended! I don't know about "being wise", but I won't complain if that's the impression I've given! Worm^TT(talk) 15:01, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your long service, Worm That Turned. Wishing you good luck and good health. starship.paint (RUN) 15:38, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Starship.paint Thanks for popping by to leave a note, I appreciate it. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• I'm really sad to see this. All the best, and I really hope to see you back someday. Vanamonde93 (talk) 18:01, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

  Vanamonde93, As I've mentioned, I have far less time free these days. Every six months it has the potential to change, but every six months, I get busier rather than less busy - so I'm not expecting to return! Thanks for you kind words, and for taking the time. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• All the best from me as well WTT; you're a good'un and I'm (selfishly) sad to see you go. Best to you wherever life takes you.-- Ponyo^{bons mots} 00:37, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Ponyo It's a been a pleasure, and I've enjoyed working with you too. Thanks for taking the time to leave a note, which I really do appreciate Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• I'll miss you, friend. Best to you and the family. And if you ever get over the pond, you know where to find me. :-) Katie^talk 03:18, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Katie, there are few wikipedians I've actually met, and it was an absolute pleasure to meet you. Still one of my favourite arbs to have worked with, best you and yours too. Maybe one day I'll end up as a digital nomad and I'll pop by! Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks for everything Dave. Moneytrees🏝️(Talk) 04:03, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Moneytrees, I know how much those four words mean. You are welcome, and I'm very proud of the wikipedian you have become. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Echoing those above, this feels like the end of an era, but best of luck with whatever's next. – Joe (talk) 14:33, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Joe, thanks for popping by, I do appreciate it. I enjoyed our time together on Arbcom, and I do wish you all the best for the future. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• I'll miss seeing your name around, but best wishes for what's next! ~ Amory (u • t • c) 16:19, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Amory, thanks for popping by, though I'm sure we both have to acknowledge my name was popping up less and less frequently! I do appreciate the kind words though. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Hope to see you around sometime. Take care. Alanscottwalker (talk) 21:31, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Alanscottwalker I'll never say never, but I'll also make no guarantees. Best of luck for the future. Worm^TT(talk) 09:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Sorry to see you go, hope you eventually return. But for now, thank you from me too, and I hope your pursuits elsewhere are rewarding. Yngvadottir (talk) 23:23, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

  Yngvadottir, rewarding certainly. Happily at a place in my life that I can choose what I do. Thank you for taking the time to pop by and for the kind comments. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Hi Dave, Have a good break away from the place and hope to see you back sometime. Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 17:56, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you SchroCat, I do appreciate it. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• I remember some very kind things you've said to me over the years, too. You are one of the greats around here, and you will be missed. --Tryptofish (talk) 22:03, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

  Tryptofish I'm constantly amazed at how many people I respect think of me in such ways, and really do appreciate the time you've taken to say so. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

You too, thanks for the time on Wikipedia as a Arbitration Committee and helping the Wikipedia for several years. Enjoy your time-off wiki and finding a new career! 76.20.110.116 (talk) 01:14, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Not quite a new career, I'm just too good at what I do ;) But thank you for taking time to pop by. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Godspeed, Dave, I hope we meet again. Bishonen | tålk 22:16, 13 January 2024 (UTC).

  Best wishes for the future to you too, Bish Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC).

• If you stick around long enough you begin to lose people in your life (too many to mention sadly). I often go back in my history in search of some item or conversation I have forgotten and discover your wisdom and guidance. Maybe not directly to me but to some other editor in a time of need. Looking forward to your future visits. Buster Seven Talk (UTC) 05:48, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

  Buster7 despite confusing you with another Buster, I'm glad I've made a difference. Thanks for taking the time to pop by. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Your contributions will be remembered for years to come CactiStaccingCrane (talk) 10:25, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

  CactiStaccingCrane Ha! I doubt that - though I do hope that the changes I've made will help the encyclopedia going forward. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Wishing you fair winds and following seas with a sincere hope that we will see you back one day when you have the time. -Ad Orientem (talk) 04:36, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

  Ad Orientem Thank you for the kind words, and best wishes to you too. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• As someone else who has seen their time for tasks wane: thank you for all you've done for the project. You're a good worm, even if turned. –xeno^talk 00:56, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

  xeno The amount of times our paths have crossed is significant, and it's wonderful to see how much of a difference you are still making to this day, even if certain other tasks have fallen by the wayside. Good luck for the future. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• So long and thanks for all the fish. · · · Peter Southwood ^(talk): 18:37, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

  Pbsouthwood, there's never a time the great Douglas Adams doesn't fit. Don't Panic. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• WTT, I see on the Admin's newsletter that you turned in your mop. I'm so sorry to see you go, you've helped me out so much, especially when I was a new administrator. I hope whatever activities that are filling up your life bring you joy and satisfaction. Please do not hestitate to come back should that urge to edit return. You will be missed! Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 00:51, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

  I am often saddened that certain people have a much more difficult road to adminship than others, and often for unfair reasons. Maybe one day, that will be sorted by the community, maybe not, but if there is a legacy I am proud of, it's enabling some people to be able to make a difference for the future. I like to think you're one of those people, Liz. Best wishes for the future. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• Me too, sorry for us but hoping this augurs good things offwiki for you. Very best wishes, and much gratitude. You’re leaving the project so very much better than you found it. Thank you. Innisfree987 (talk) 01:09, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you Innisfree987, I really do hope that's true. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• I'm sorry to see this, but I wish you all the best in your real life endeavors. Take care! ~Awilley (talk) 03:00, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you for taking the time to pop by a leave your kind words, Awilley Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I really am amazed at the people who've turned out to say goodbye, so many names of people who I've worked with over the years, who've made such a significant difference to the encyclopedia. Thank you all for taking time to say goodbye to an old fogey who's been fairly quiet for a long time, poking behind the scenes. I wish you all the best for the future. Worm^TT(talk) 11:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

Also, thanks for your contributions! 76.20.110.116 (talk) 04:40, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

I've always seen you as an example of the model Wikipedian. I still miss you. QuicoleJR (talk) 12:33, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

RFA2024 update: Discussion-only period now open for review

Hi there! The trial of the RfA discussion-only period passed at WP:RFA2024 has concluded, and after open discussion, the RfC is now considering whether to retain, modify, or discontinue it. You are invited to participate at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Discussion-only period. Cheers, and happy editing! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:38, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Admin Elections barnstar
	You had proposed this in 2021 and it's happening! After all the time. After the strange closure and its overturning to an only slightly less disappointing result. We finally have an admin election! And candidates that make me happy. Thank you. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 02:27, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you ToBeFree, but I can't take the credit here - it was definitely a collaborative effort, and the real kudos needs to go to the person who saw the opportunity to push it over the line - Novem Linguae. And I can't even claim credit for the idea, go back Ten years before my proposal, and you'll find discussions that I participated in, and a radical proposal. All I did was put things together in a way that answered the questions I expected to come up.

That said, I'm really pleased to see the elections going on. I'm really pleased to see the number of candidates, with some long standing wikipedians who ought to be admins in the mix. I just hope the rough process is not too unpleasant for them all. Worm^TT(talk) 07:49, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, I had no idea about that history! Surturz is still active and now has the same barnstar. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 21:27, 13 October 2024 (UTC)

Haha! WP certainly has a long memory. Thanks for the Barnstar, and I'm glad the community is willing to try something new <3 Thanks to WormTT too for all their service over the years. WormTT has been a diligent voice of calm reason for a long time. --Surturz (talk) 01:17, 14 October 2024 (UTC)