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Nomination of Wisely (company) for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Wisely (company) is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Wisely (company) until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article.

Bbarmadillo (talk) 17:56, 5 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Michael!

I had no idea that wikipedia was so involved and knew nothing about these talk pages. Thanks for sharing today! NicoleLibrarianNicole (talk) 18:21, 22 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@LibrarianNicole: You are most welcome! Michael Barera (talk) 18:52, 22 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Music City Grand Prix

On 5 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Music City Grand Prix, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Music City Grand Prix will cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, making it one of the few auto races to cross a significant body of water? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Music City Grand Prix. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Music City Grand Prix), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 5 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Amakuru! Michael Barera (talk) 03:19, 7 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Michael!

One of the students here!

Postrock listener (talk) 20:20, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Postrock listener! Michael Barera (talk) 20:38, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, Michael!

Hey, Michael, another student here! AbigailRB (talk) 20:23, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, AbigailRB! Michael Barera (talk) 20:39, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

This is another student in the class! Rebecca.greer93 (talk) 20:44, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Rebecca.greer93! Michael Barera (talk) 20:45, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Question

I am still confused on how to send a message to someone. If you get this, then I know how to Tandy Maina (talk) 20:55, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Tandy Maina! I did get this. Michael Barera (talk) 20:58, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Michael Barera is this the way to respond? Tandy Maina (talk) 21:05, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it is, Tandy Maina! It is best to add another colon to indent the line one indentation further for each new thread in the discussion. Also, I just realized this, but {{u}} is actually a shortcut for {{user link}}, not {{user}}. You'll want to use {{u}} or {{user link}} to get the attention of another user when talking to them. However, you don't have to use it when talking to a user on their talk page, because they are notified automatically...however, when the discussion is on your talk page, it is highly recommended to "ping" another user because otherwise they may not see your message. Michael Barera (talk) 21:19, 2 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

Hey Michael, this is Evan Spencer. I'm excited to edit Wikipedia! Erspencer013 (talk) 15:19, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much, Erspencer013! Michael Barera (talk) 15:40, 26 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Resource request

Hello! I noticed that you are part of Category:Wikipedians by alma mater: University of Michigan, and I was hoping you could help me out. I am trying to get some information from an ebook (International Directory of Company Histories. Volume 214) that is available from the University of Michigan Library. The book contains a section on Cloud9 Esports, Inc, which is what I am after, and (I believe) the pages are 122-125. If you can help me, here is a link to the book on the library's webpage [1]. Thank you! Pbrks (talk) 16:41, 2 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Pbrks! I tried logging in with my University of Michigan account (which is now an alumni account, not a student one), and I was not able to obtain access (I received a "forbidden" error, so I'm guessing it is only accessible to current students, faculty, and staff). At this point, I'd recommend that you try to get access to that e-book through interlibrary loan (ILL) at your local public library. I'm sorry I wasn't able to get access to it for you. All the best! Michael Barera (talk) 04:26, 4 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! I was actually able to find it just a few hours ago through the Brooklyn Library's website. I appreciate you looking into it! Pbrks (talk) 05:15, 4 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you ...

... for what you said for Yoninah! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:19, 5 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome, Gerda Arendt! I was so saddened to learn about her passing in The Signpost this week. I think I interacted with her more than any other Wikipedian at DYK over the years, and she was able to improve my hook or my nominated article so many times. I really miss working with her. Michael Barera (talk) 22:01, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I really feel the same, you said it better than I could. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:07, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Guadalupe College

On 9 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Guadalupe College, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Guadalupe College president David Abner Jr. (pictured) declined lucrative positions at northern U.S. colleges so that he could continue "conducting a school for the colored youths of the south"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Guadalupe College. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Guadalupe College), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 9 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Amakuru! Michael Barera (talk) 17:24, 11 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome! Thanks again for bringing the subject to our attention.  — Amakuru (talk) 17:31, 11 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Saugatuck Chain Ferry

On 19 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Saugatuck Chain Ferry, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Saugatuck Chain Ferry is believed to be the last operating hand-cranked chain ferry in the United States? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Saugatuck Chain Ferry. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Saugatuck Chain Ferry), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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) 12:02, 19 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much, Cwmhiraeth! Michael Barera (talk) 18:57, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well done! I have many pleasant memories of riding the ferry, and all manner of unencyclopedic stories (such as, what do you do when you're on the west side of the river and the ferry stops operating for the day because of high wind). Mackensen (talk) 12:12, 19 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Mackensen! What do you do in that circumstance? Drive all the way around? Michael Barera (talk) 18:57, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Well, first you find a considerate passing motorist and then yes, you drive all the way around :). It's a good 10-minute drive, or about an hour on foot. At least the bridge over the Kalamazoo River has a sidewalk. Mackensen (talk) 19:27, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for UT Arlington Mavericks men's wheelchair basketball

On 2 June 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article UT Arlington Mavericks men's wheelchair basketball, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the UT Arlington Mavericks men's wheelchair basketball team was coached by Jim Hayes (pictured) from 1976 to 2008? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/UT Arlington Mavericks men's wheelchair basketball. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, UT Arlington Mavericks men's wheelchair basketball), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Amakuru! Michael Barera (talk) 17:06, 3 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

Hello, Michael! I'm testing out the functions of Wikipedia! Thank you for such detailed instructions! Madeleinerberry (talk) 17:07, 11 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You are most welcome, Madeleinerberry! Please let me know if you have any questions. Michael Barera (talk) 17:09, 11 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday!

DYK for The Traveling Man

On 13 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Traveling Man, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Traveling Man was commissioned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to replace murals that were destroyed for the construction of DART Light Rail in Deep Ellum? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Traveling Man. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Traveling Man), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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, 13 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cwmhiraeth! Michael Barera (talk) 16:17, 18 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Pontiac Phantom

On 22 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pontiac Phantom, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Pontiac Phantom concept car was designed by Bill Mitchell, who had previously designed the 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special and both the 1963 and 1968 Chevrolet Corvettes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pontiac Phantom. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pontiac Phantom), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Amakuru! Michael Barera (talk) 05:01, 23 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day, Michael Barera, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 19:51, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for SS Alpena (1942)

On 27 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article SS Alpena (1942), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the SS Alpena, currently the oldest active steamship on the Great Lakes, was shortened by 120 feet (37 m) in 1991? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/SS Alpena (1942). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, SS Alpena (1942)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 27 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 04:49, 27 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1917–1965)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1917–1965) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ganesha811 -- Ganesha811 (talk) 23:41, 27 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1917–1965)

The article History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1917–1965) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1917–1965) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ganesha811 -- Ganesha811 (talk) 04:21, 15 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Ganesha811! Michael Barera (talk) 05:02, 15 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Africae Tabula Nova

On 26 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Africae Tabula Nova, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Africae Tabula Nova (pictured) depicts the Niger River passing underground for about 60 miles (97 km), in accordance with a Latin legend? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Africae Tabula Nova. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Africae Tabula Nova), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Casliber! Michael Barera (talk) 13:35, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Editing class

Good morning! Hope you have a good week! Mrb09h (talk) 14:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning, Mrb09h! I hope you have a good week, too! Michael Barera (talk) 14:39, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

100 Award

		The 100 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
		It seems that you have written 100 Did You Knows and no one has noticed. That can never be the case, thousands of people will have seen your DYKs and thousands will have read your work. You have improved the front page, the DYK project, and to top it all, helped to build an amazing free educational resource. So thanks - people notice. Victuallers (talk) 11:00, 7 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much, Victuallers! I really appreciate it. Michael Barera (talk) 16:45, 7 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Open Knowledge Repository

On 16 November 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Open Knowledge Repository, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the World Bank's Open Knowledge Repository was called "one of the most important hubs for economic scholarship in the world" by Creative Commons? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Open Knowledge Repository. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Open Knowledge Repository), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 16 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Maile66! Michael Barera (talk) 00:43, 16 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you! Michael Barera (talk) 19:49, 24 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of University of Texas at Arlington Rebel theme controversy

Hello! Your submission of University of Texas at Arlington Rebel theme controversy at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 05:46, 4 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Michael Barera userspace has been nominated for discussion

Category:Michael Barera userspace has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. A discussion is taking place to decide whether this proposal complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 23:42, 9 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

There is always Special:PrefixIndex/User:Michael_Barera/, although that has all your sub-pages, not just selected ones. – Fayenatic London 12:10, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

New message from Narutolovehinata5

Hello, Michael Barera. You have new messages at Template:Did you know nominations/History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1965–present).
Message added 04:02, 16 December 2021 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 04:02, 16 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Narutolovehinata5! Michael Barera (talk) 20:45, 21 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1965–present)

On 29 December 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1965–present), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the traditions of the University of Texas at Arlington are bed racing and oozeball? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1965–present). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, History of the University of Texas at Arlington (1965–present)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 29 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Casliber! Michael Barera (talk) 15:38, 31 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]