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User talk:Generalissima/Archive 5
Your GA nomination of DaxinzhuangThe article Daxinzhuang you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold
Your GA nomination of DaxinzhuangThe article Daxinzhuang you nominated as a good article has passed DYK for Nosy Komba On 25 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nosy Komba, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nosy Komba is a destination for both ecotourism and logging? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nosy Komba. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Nosy Komba), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 25 August 2024 (UTC) DYK for Bazaruto IslandOn 26 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bazaruto Island, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that thousands of crocodiles were once farmed on Bazaruto Island? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bazaruto Island. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bazaruto Island), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 26 August 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Bernard MellorThe article Bernard Mellor you nominated as a good article has passed Your GA nomination of German Mission HouseThe article German Mission House you nominated as a good article has passed DYK for BanguéOn 30 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bangué, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bangué, the smallest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, was formed by ocean waves shaped by the surrounding archipelago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bangué. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bangué), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 30 August 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Suiattle RiverHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Suiattle River you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. Your GA nomination of Queen Anne PoolHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Queen Anne Pool you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. WikiCup 2024 August newsletterThe fourth round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 29 August. Each of the 8 contestants who advanced to Round 4 scored at least 472 points, and the following contestants scored more than 700 points:
Congratulations to our eight finalists and all who participated. Contestants put in extraordinary amounts of effort during this round, and their scores can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 36 featured articles, 55 featured lists, 15 good articles, 93 in the news credits, and at least 333 did you know credits. They have conducted 357 featured content reviews, as well as 553 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 30 articles to featured topics and good topics. Any content promoted after 29 August but before the start of Round 5 can be claimed during Round 5, which starts on 1 September at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. If two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether for a good article, featured content, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Remember to claim your points within 14 days of earning them, and importantly, before the deadline on 31 October. If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please see this page. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:12, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
The article Bangué you nominated as a good article has passed Your GA nomination of Auto DollarThe article Auto Dollar you nominated as a good article has passed Your GA nomination of Bazaruto IslandThe article Bazaruto Island you nominated as a good article has passed DCWC September updateThe Developing Countries WikiContest has now been running for two months, and we've seen tremendous improvement in the encyclopedic coverage of several underrepresented areas from a wide range of editors! The coordinators would like to highlght some of the newer faces who have been making notable contributions in the contest, including but by no means limited to:
Only one month remains until the end of the contest, so it's time to make your remaining nominations! Please consider answering some review requests, particularly the older entries, as a way of helping out your fellow participants and moving up the leaderboard. Good luck! If you have any questions, please leave a message on the contest talk page or ask one of the coordinators: Ixtal (talk · contribs), sawyer777 (talk · contribs), or TechnoSquirrel69 (talk · contribs). (To unsubscribe from these updates, remove yourself from this list.) Sent via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 22:00, 4 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Yuan Shikai coinageHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Yuan Shikai coinage you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. Infant school FAC candidacyHi @Generalissima, I have answered all your comments on the infant school nomination. I was wondering if you would like to support it. Llewee (talk) 12:59, 5 September 2024 (UTC) Triple Crown Just in case you were wondering, you were nominated for the award by Cowboygilbert. I'm intrigued by your user page and am surprised we haven't crossed paths yet. I'm responsible for the creation of Crown (Australian coin) and the obsolete New Zealand bank notes. On a somewhat more interesting note, I've also been held in solitary as well. I'm sure we'd have a few things to talk about. Feel free to reach out/email me if you'd like to chat, though no pressure. Have a great day. Damien Linnane (talk) 01:34, 25 June 2024 (UTC)  Late Shang GANThanks for starting on Talk:Late Shang/GA1. It would be great if you were able to continue with it, but I see that you're very busy, and this is probably heavier going than most. What do you think? Kanguole 16:40, 5 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Nosy KombaHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Nosy Komba you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. DYK for Ivan PalmawOn 7 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ivan Palmaw, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that architect Ivan Palmaw designed houses in Shanghai and Seattle after fleeing the Russian Revolution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ivan Palmaw. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ivan Palmaw), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC) DYK for William Aitken (architect)On 8 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Aitken (architect), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Aitken (architect). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, William Aitken (architect)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:37, 8 September 2024 (UTC) DYK for George W. StoddardOn 8 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George W. Stoddard, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, George W. Stoddard), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:37, 8 September 2024 (UTC) DYK for J. Lister HolmesOn 8 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article J. Lister Holmes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/J. Lister Holmes. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, J. Lister Holmes), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:37, 8 September 2024 (UTC) DYK for John T. JacobsenOn 8 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John T. Jacobsen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John T. Jacobsen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:38, 8 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Ivan PalmawHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Ivan Palmaw you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. DYK for German Mission HouseOn 9 June 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article German Mission House, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that over the course of several decades, the missionaries of New Zealand's German Mission House failed to convert a single person? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/German Mission House. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, German Mission House), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 9 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you for an interesting article! - Today's story is about a tune used by Bach and Mozart. - (forgot to sign) Today is "the day" for James Joyce, also for Bach's fourth chorale cantata (and why does it come before the third?) - the new pics have a mammal I had to look up --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:12, 16 June 2024 (UTC) New pics of food and flowers come with the story of Noye's Fludde (premiered on 18 June), written by Brian Boulton. I nominated Éric Tappy because he died, and it needs support today! I nominated another women for GA in the Women in Green June run, - review welcome, and more noms planned. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:27, 18 June 2024 (UTC) Congratulations to your new FL, to appear soon! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:55, 24 June 2024 (UTC) Question about the image on “shipping discourse”pardon if this isn’t the right place to ask this, but I was curious about the image of wikipe-tan and commons-tan, and saw someone say you commissioned it? apologies if this is weird I’ve just been obsessed with this today. Razzlemandius (talk) 01:30, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Zhong JingwenHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Zhong Jingwen you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. Your GA nomination of Isaac FranklinThe article Isaac Franklin you nominated as a good article has passed DYK for Zhong JingwenOn 14 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zhong Jingwen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zhong Jingwen was known as the "father of Chinese folklore studies"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zhong Jingwen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zhong Jingwen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 14 September 2024 (UTC) Promotion of John Silva Meehan
Congratulations, Generalissima! The article you nominated, John Silva Meehan, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:05, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
DYK for Queen Anne PoolOn 18 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Queen Anne Pool, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Queen Anne Pool opened to the public one day late, after a thermostat glitch accidentally heated the pool to 100 °F (38 °C)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen Anne Pool. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Queen Anne Pool), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 18 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of James White (inventor)The article James White (inventor) you nominated as a good article has passed DYK for Yuan Shikai coinageOn 19 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yuan Shikai coinage, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Republic of China produced coins featuring emperor Yuan Shikai (pictured) for decades after his demise? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yuan Shikai coinage. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yuan Shikai coinage), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 19 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Benjamin F. McAdooHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Benjamin F. McAdoo you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. DYK for Donald MacKay (architect)On 20 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Donald MacKay (architect), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that architect Donald MacKay designed a fire station which later burnt down in the Great Seattle Fire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Donald MacKay (architect). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Donald MacKay (architect)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 20 September 2024 (UTC) DYK for Suiattle RiverOn 20 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Suiattle River, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that every summer, the Suiattle River dirties the Sauk with glacial debris? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Suiattle River. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Suiattle River), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 20 September 2024 (UTC) DCWC submission declinedHey Generalissima, and thanks for your participation in the Developing Countries WikiContest so far! I've declined your submission of this GAN review as it was opened, as well as much of the comments written, before the contest began. Please let me or another coordinator know if you have any questions. —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 17:02, 20 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of 1909 Chinese provincial electionsHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 1909 Chinese provincial elections you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. The Excellent New Editor's Barnstar
Your GA nomination of Dick Walker (astronomer)The article Dick Walker (astronomer) you nominated as a good article has passed TFA
Thank you today for Qalaherriaq, "on Qalaherriaq (AKA Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua and many, many other names), a young Inughuit lad who served as a interpreter (after an essential abduction) in the 1850s, converted to Christianity, and tragically died at around 22. This was my first article in a series on Inuit interpreters."! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:27, 22 September 2024 (UTC) Your GA nomination of Memento dollarHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Memento dollar you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. Your GA nomination of Wing Sam ChinnHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Wing Sam Chinn you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. DYK nominationPlease supply an inline reference to the end of the sentence containing the hook fact in Benjamin F. McAdoo, as is required by the DYK rules. It is currently in the queue and should not have been approved without this. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:53, 25 September 2024 (UTC)
DYK for Ibsen NelsenOn 26 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ibsen Nelsen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Dust Bowl refugee Ibsen Nelsen received the Purple Heart and became a fellow of the American Institute of Architects? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ibsen Nelsen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ibsen Nelsen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:03, 26 September 2024 (UTC) DYK nomination of Albert Bumgardner
DYK for Benjamin F. McAdooOn 27 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Benjamin F. McAdoo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Benjamin F. McAdoo was the first Black architect to be licensed in the U.S. state of Washington? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Benjamin F. McAdoo. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Benjamin F. McAdoo), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 27 September 2024 (UTC) RFA2024 update: Discussion-only period now open for reviewHi 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!
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Your GA nomination of Lake Te WapuHi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Lake Te Wapu you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. Reward BoardI would like to take up your reward board task about the Austro-Hungarian government. The article I would like to do this on is the Central Powers. History6042 (talk) 14:42, 29 September 2024 (UTC) |
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