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This page enables administrators to handle requests for permissions on the English Wikipedia. Administrators are able to modify account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, file mover, extended confirmed, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback, template editor rights and AutoWikiBrowser access. Editors wishing to request a permission flag here should do so following the procedure below. Editors requesting permissions are advised to periodically revisit the requests page, as notifications will not always be given after a decision is made. Editors should not expect their request to be answered right away and should remember to be patient when filing a request. To find out what permissions your account has, go to Special:Preferences, where your permissions are listed in the user profile tab under "Member of groups". Requests for permissions are archived regularly; please see Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Archive for an index of past requests. |
Permissions
Handled here
User groups
- Account creator ( • view requests): The account creator flag is granted to users who are active in the request an account process. The flag removes the limit on the maximum number of new accounts that can be created in a 24 hour period. It also allows users to make accounts with names similar to other accounts. The account creator flag is only given to users who participate in the ACC process and may be removed without notice should a user's participation in the account creation process cease.
- Autopatrolled ( • view requests): The autopatrolled flag is granted to users who are active in the creation of new articles. This tool is granted so their creations are auto patrolled in Special:NewPages. Unlike other requests, any user may nominate an editor for Autopatrolled, even without that user's consent. A user who wishes to have this flag generally should have created at least 25 articles and must be trusted, experienced, and must have demonstrated they are familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, especially WP:BLP and Wikipedia:Notability.
- AutoWikiBrowser ( • view requests): AutoWikiBrowser is a semi-automated MediaWiki editor for Microsoft Windows, designed to make tedious repetitive tasks quicker and easier. It is essentially a browser that automatically opens up a new page when the last is saved. When set to do so, it suggests some changes (typically formatting) that are generally meant to be incidental to the main change. Please read the quick guide on the main page before requesting permission. This is not a true user right, but access needs to be granted by administrators just like other permissions. If approved, your name will be added to the CheckPage. Users with under 250 non-automated mainspace edits or 500 total mainspace edits are rarely approved. You will need to give a reason for wanting AWB access.
- Confirmed ( • view requests): The confirmed flag may be granted to new users who have not yet hit the threshold for autoconfirmed status. These are users who have not had both 10 edits and 4 days experience. People with this flag can upload files and edit semi-protected pages before hitting the autoconfirmed flag. Users requesting this flag must indicate clearly why they should be exempted from the customary confirmation period.
- Event coordinator ( • view requests): The event coordinator user right allows editors to create multiple new accounts, and to temporarily confirm accounts so that they can create new articles.
- Extended confirmed ( • view requests): The extended confirmed flag is normally automatically added to accounts after 500 edits and 30 days, but may be added to legitimate alternate accounts of users that already have this access. The flag allows users to edit pages under extended confirmed protection.
- File mover ( • view requests): The file mover user right is intended to allow users experienced in working with files to rename them, subject to policy, with the ease that autoconfirmed users already enjoy when renaming Wikipedia articles.
- Mass message sender ( • view requests): Mass message sender enables users to send messages to multiple users at once. This flag is given to users who have made requests for delivery in the past, clearly showing an understanding of the guidance for use.
- New page reviewer ( • view requests): The new page reviewer user right allows users to mark pages as patrolled and use the page curation toolbar. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
- Page mover ( • view requests): The page mover user right allows users experienced in working with article names to move them, subject to policy, without leaving behind a redirect. They may also move all subpages when moving the parent page(s). General guidelines include making 3,000 edits and 6 months of editing history. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
- Pending changes reviewer ( • view requests): The reviewer flag is granted to users who are experienced enough with Wikipedia editing and its policies for contributing to the process of reviewing articles placed under pending changes.
- Rollback ( • view requests): Rollback enables users to remove vandalism much more quickly and efficiently than by undoing it. Users who do not demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes capable vandalism fighting, either because they have no or little history of doing so, or show a poor ability to discern between good and bad faith edits will not be granted this right. Also, it is unlikely that editors with under 200 mainspace edits will have their request granted. For a more detailed explanation of rollback and information about when it is appropriate to use the tool, see Wikipedia:Rollback. For information about the technical details of the feature, see here.
- Template editor ( • view requests): The template editor flag allows users to edit protected templates and Lua modules. General guidelines for granting include making at least 1,000 edits overall (with at least 150 to templates or modules), being a registered user for over a year, and having a record of successfully proposing significant edits to several protected templates. Users should demonstrate proficiency with template syntax and an understanding of the need for caution when editing heavily-used templates.
Handled elsewhere
Several permissions are requested and handled elsewhere:
- Administrator and bureaucrat access: Requests for administrator or bureaucrat access need to be posted at requests for adminship and requests for bureaucratship, respectively.
- Bots: Request for bot flags should be made at Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval.
- Edit filter: Requests for access to the edit filter manager group and the edit filter helper group should be made at Wikipedia:Edit filter noticeboard.
- Interface administrator: Requests for interface administrator access should be made at Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard. Only current administrators may become interface administrators.
- IP-block-exempt: While the IP-block-exempt right can be granted by administrators, this flag is not handled here. Requests for the IP-block exempt right should be submitted via the Unblock Ticket Request System or, if there are significant privacy concerns, email the checkuser team at checkuser-en-wp
wikipedia.org or contact a CheckUser directly.
- Checkuser and Oversight: These rights are only granted by the Arbitration Committee, and only after strict scrutiny. More information can be found here.
- AfC reviewer: This access is granted by administrators at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants.
- Redirect patrol whitelist: Addition to the whitelist is granted by administrators at Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Redirect whitelist.
- Steward permissions can only be granted in yearly elections, and are rarely given.
- Global permissions such as global renamer, sysop, IP block exempt, rollback, etc should be made at meta:Steward requests/Global permissions.
Removal of permissions
If you wish to have any of your permission flags (except administrator) removed, you should contact an administrator. If you want your administrator flag removed, you should contact a bureaucrat.
This is not the place to request review of another user's rights. If you believe someone's actions merit removal of a permission flag, you should raise your concern at the incidents noticeboard.
The bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight flags are removed at meta:Steward requests/Permissions. Stewards will typically not carry out such requests unless they are made on behalf of the Arbitration Committee, by a user who is requesting their own access be removed, or in cases of an emergency.
Process
Requestors
To make a request for a permission, click "add request" next to the appropriate header and fill in the reason for wanting permission.
Any editor may comment on requests for permission.
Administrators
Administrators are permitted to grant account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, event coordinator, file mover, mass message sender, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback and template editor flags to any user who meets the criteria explained above and can be trusted not to abuse the tool(s). Administrators may either grant these permissions permanently or temporarily. For convenience, a bot will automatically comment with relevant data if the user does not meet configurable qualifications. Even if the bot does not comment, administrators should review the user's contributions and logs to ensure the tools will be used appropriately and check for any indication of potential misuse.
Once an administrator has granted a permission or decided to deny a request, they should add {{done}} or {{not done}} respectively under the request with their comments. If a user already has the requested permission, or is autoconfirmed and requesting confirmed, {{already done}} should be used. N hours after the last comment was made (as specified by the config), the request will be archived automatically: approved requests will be placed here; declined requests will go here. See User:MusikBot/PermClerk#Archiving for more information on archiving functionality.
Current requests
Account creator
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Autopatrolled
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User:Lovin'Politics
- Lovin'Politics (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I've made over 25 articles, and I have mostly focused on American politics - especially missouri politics. I have had one C article, a few starts, and most unknown because they are still very new. Lovin'Politics (talk) 06:30, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
Automated comment An extraneous header or other inappropriate text was removed from this request — MusikBot talk 06:40, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autopatrolled declined in the past 90 days ([1]). — MusikBot talk 06:40, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
Not done Same reason as before. Some concerns with deletion of recent creations along with general age of account. Just keep doing what you're doing, and in time it may make sense to grant this flag—your contributions are much appreciated, but there's just not a compelling need to add this flag at this time. Go Phightins! 11:54, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Heba Aisha
- Heba Aisha (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Another user who nominated me for this right made a little mistake here.[2]. I feel that, i m fit for this right as I fulfill required criteria, so please grant me the right. Heba Aisha (talk) 13:48, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
User:ChessEric
- ChessEric (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I am nominating ChessEric for this permission. He has had over 25 articles created by this point, I expect that number will go up. These articles he created aren't problematic, and I believe he is fit for this right. MarioJump83! 00:31, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Yoshiman6464
- Yoshiman6464 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
This user has created over 85 living articles, 31 of them are start class or above. He's been here since 2013 and done a great job here. So I am nominating him. -Cupper52Discuss! 18:25, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Siraj1989
- Siraj1989 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I have been editing Wikipedia since 2019 with over 800+ edits. I have created 35 articles and only one of which was deleted. I am familier with Wikipedia policies and guidelines. Siraj1989 (talk) 12:53, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
AutoWikiBrowser
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User:-noah-
- -noah- (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I would like AWB permissions to be able to fix formatting for infoboxes and templates. While I only have about 300 non-automated edits, the automated edits are all AfC review or RedWarn vandalism fixing. Noah!💬 19:49, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
User:JamesLucas-A
- JamesLucas-A (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I’m requesting that my existing AWB permissions be extended to User:JamesLucas-A, a new alternate account that I have created for semi-automated editing. Cheers. —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 14:58, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
- Not that it’s an immediate concern to me, but I wanted to note that I had the new account manually confirmed yet it remains unable to edit this page. I haven’t requested extended confirmation since it doesn’t seem like it should be needed, but I’m left scratching my head a little bit. —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 14:26, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
- Hi jameslucas, this page is only semi-protected, and a confirmed account should be able to edit it. Please quote the exact error message if it doesn't work. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 23:16, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
- Oh, it’s a browser issue. In Opera, I cannot edit the page. In Edge—apparently—I can, as I am doing here. (I haven’t tried in Firefox, since that’s my main browser and used for my primary account.) In Opera, I’m not getting an error message, just not able to load anything bit the “View source” page. JamesLucas-A (talk) 23:33, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
- JamesLucas-A, that might be caused by the Opera "VPN" (which is a proxy, not an actual VPN) ~ ToBeFree (talk) 21:22, 10 March 2021 (UTC)
- Good theory, but I just checked, and that “VPN” feature is turned off. I really haven’t used the browser prior to this, so it should be all defaults at the moment. I’m really okay using Edge with the account, especially since it’ll be used almost exclusively through AWB anyway. Speaking of which…is anyone around to greenlight this account? I’m looking forward to checking a couple pending items off my to-do list! Cheers —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 13:32, 11 March 2021 (UTC)
- Primefac? —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 22:57, 13 March 2021 (UTC)
- Or JJMC89? 🥺 —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 00:13, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
- MusikAnimal? El C? Anyone? —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 10:51, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- I would guess that every time you beg someone to look at your request, those watching this page intentionally avoid doing so. This isn't a vital permission, please be patient. Primefac (talk) 12:59, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- I thought a check-in every couple days after the first five wasn’t unreasonable for a quickly executed procedural motion, but I’m sorry to have caused offense. Thanks for putting putting the paperwork through. —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 18:42, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- I would guess that every time you beg someone to look at your request, those watching this page intentionally avoid doing so. This isn't a vital permission, please be patient. Primefac (talk) 12:59, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- MusikAnimal? El C? Anyone? —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 10:51, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- Or JJMC89? 🥺 —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 00:13, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
- Primefac? —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 22:57, 13 March 2021 (UTC)
- Good theory, but I just checked, and that “VPN” feature is turned off. I really haven’t used the browser prior to this, so it should be all defaults at the moment. I’m really okay using Edge with the account, especially since it’ll be used almost exclusively through AWB anyway. Speaking of which…is anyone around to greenlight this account? I’m looking forward to checking a couple pending items off my to-do list! Cheers —jameslucas ▄▄▄ ▄ ▄▄▄ ▄▄▄ ▄ 13:32, 11 March 2021 (UTC)
- JamesLucas-A, that might be caused by the Opera "VPN" (which is a proxy, not an actual VPN) ~ ToBeFree (talk) 21:22, 10 March 2021 (UTC)
- Oh, it’s a browser issue. In Opera, I cannot edit the page. In Edge—apparently—I can, as I am doing here. (I haven’t tried in Firefox, since that’s my main browser and used for my primary account.) In Opera, I’m not getting an error message, just not able to load anything bit the “View source” page. JamesLucas-A (talk) 23:33, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
Automated comment This user has approximately 0 non-automated edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 02:30, 12 March 2021 (UTC)
- Hi jameslucas, this page is only semi-protected, and a confirmed account should be able to edit it. Please quote the exact error message if it doesn't work. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 23:16, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Iflaq
- Iflaq (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hello, I am requesting this right so that AutoWikiBrowser would help me to make repetitive edits such as fixing spellings and infobox correction. I already have rollback and Pending Changes Revewier permissions and have over 500 non-automated edits. Thankyou. Iflaq (talk) 14:27, 10 March 2021 (UTC)
Confirmed
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User:Bjp sayan wb
- Bjp sayan wb (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Contributing lots of information like poetry poems and stories with valid sorces Bjp sayan wb (talk) 16:13, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
Not done – Hi, and thank you for creating an account to edit Wikipedia. Although I fully understand your desire to dive right in, many of our articles are semi-protected because they are controversial, prone to vandalism, or other reasons. As a new editor with few edits, it might be wise to discuss your edits on the article talkpage in order to gain consensus for your edits, and then use {{Edit semi-protected}} to request the edit be performed. I only recommend this until you are used to the challenges of reliable sources, the biographies of living persons policy, and other similar policies. The good news is that fewer than 5 percent of Wikipedia articles are protected; this means that more than 95 percent of the articles can use your help right now! — JJMC89 (T·C) 17:15, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Fade258
- Fade258 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
Hello Administrators,My account is almost six months and having edits around 2400 but still my account is not autoconfrimed.Why?(Fade258 (talk) 07:08, 17 March 2021 (UTC))
Sorry,It is mistake i am talking about Comfirmed users.Please respond as soon as possible.Thank you(Fade258 (talk) 09:53, 17 March 2021 (UTC))
- @Fade258: Your account is already autoconfirmed and also extendedconfirmed - you shouldn't have any need for the confirmed group. autoconfirmed and confirmed differ only by how they are granted; there is no functional difference. stwalkerster (talk) 14:10, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- @Stwalkerster:, Thank you for your feedback.I have requested for a New Page Reviewer.Please look once.(Fade258 (talk) 14:35, 17 March 2021 (UTC))
User:COArSe D1RTxxx
- COArSe D1RTxxx (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I have been on this platform for over 6 months and promise not to vandalize. I barely edit, but some pages have a few errors and I don't want errors. COArSe D1RTxxx (talk) 20:49, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Not done – Hi, and thank you for creating an account to edit Wikipedia. Although I fully understand your desire to dive right in, many of our articles are semi-protected because they are controversial, prone to vandalism, or other reasons. As a new editor with few edits, it might be wise to discuss your edits on the article talkpage in order to gain consensus for your edits, and then use {{Edit semi-protected}} to request the edit be performed. I only recommend this until you are used to the challenges of reliable sources, the biographies of living persons policy, and other similar policies. The good news is that fewer than 5 percent of Wikipedia articles are protected; this means that more than 95 percent of the articles can use your help right now! — JJMC89 (T·C) 03:22, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
Event coordinator
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Extended confirmed
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User:MikutoH
- MikutoH (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I'm using ContentTranslation to create new articles or improve them on pt.wikipedia.org, where i'm an active user, but CTranslation doesn't allow me to use English as a bridge between languages: for example, some pages I would like to translate from Russian Wikipedia first to English and then to Portuguese (ru->en has better quality than ru->pt directly) but this isn't allowed without extend confirmed status here. I would appreciate if I can get EC to do that (also my history here is most on my test page that is used for for CTranslation work related). Message I got: "Translate page - On the English Wikipedia machine translation is disabled for all users and this tool is limited to extended confirmed editors (see WP:CXT)." PS: I'm not intending to publish here, rather using it as a bridge to pt.wiki only. MikutoH (talk) 01:55, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
File mover
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User:Celestina007
- Celestina007 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Greetings & thank you all for giving me a chance to serve. I believe I have thus far familiarized myself with file moving in accordance to WP:FMV/W & work predominantly with FNC#2 & have successfully renamed this , this, this this to their current appropriate title. I also have knowledge of image policies discussed in detail at WP:IUP & when not requesting for a “rename media” I do general file patrolling & work With Di's & F9's as can be observed here, here. here & here. I optimize the Tin Eye reverse image function to aid me in identifying copyvio’s. I also understand to satisfaction the WP:FURG policy. I also sparingly do menial work on Commons by detecting copyvio’s & requesting their speedy deletions as seen here, here, here or partaking in image related deletion discussion as seen here In the spirit of transparency, i should also state that during my early days of working with files I had erred occasionally in applying incorrectly [[WP:#FNC2]]’s in titles that weren’t necessarily meaningless as can observed here & correctly declined here & it took the help of Godsy to set me straight. Thank you all for your time. Celestina007 (talk) 17:01, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Celestina007: The first example was adjusted by Godsy, File:Russian Crash Fabric Material.jpg should have been File:Russian Crash fabric material.jpg, the third has been deleted or you copied the wrong link, the fourth is on Commons (which has slightly different moving criteria) and while acceptable, I would generally recommend to make the filename more descriptive than just the name, especially when more images of the subject are available or could be uploaded in the near future. (e.g. by adding "in 2020", "with white background" and/or "in black turtleneck") I don't question you doing good work, but I suggest filing some more rename requests. There is no backlog so don't worry. — Alexis Jazz (talk or ping me) 06:32, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
- Really, once a rename is deemed appropriate per the criteria, there is wide leeway with the name. Regarding File:Russian Crash Fabric Material.jpg (which I renamed), capitalization is merely a preference. There may, rightly, be no backlog but it never hurts to have more hands on deck to timely reject or approve and implement requests. The only thing not approving new users when they demonstrate the appropriate capabilities does is to establish an old-guard cutlure. I think Celestina007 has worked and inquired more than most to learn the ropes of file renaming and see no issue with their request being granted. — Godsy (TALKCONT) 22:27, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Godsy: While I agree the old guard culture is toxic and can result in increased corruption, I think the only difference between us is that my bar for "demonstrate the appropriate capabilities" is slightly higher than yours. I do think Celestina007 could be a file mover fairly soon, but just not yet. Personally I'd say that in general any user who has requested 20 file moves of which 90% or more were granted without major adjustments can be promoted. — Alexis Jazz (talk or ping me) 05:25, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
- Thank you for the support @Godsy it is very much appreciated. Hello@Alexis Jazz, thank you for raising those points/queries as I believe them to be constructive criticism but like I stated earlier most of my errors were at my early stages of working with files and ones I won’t repeat because as of now I understand to satisfaction what is outlined in WP:FMV/W. Generally I find file moving in its entirety, a great place to work in, I believe I can contribute my own quota there, as you rightfully stated there isn’t a huge backlog there but I believe if granted this perm and the backlog does invariably increase, I would be there to take care of them alongside yourself, Godsy and the lot of other editors who work with files. Thank you also for the advice above which states I would generally recommend to make the filename more descriptive than just the name, especially when more images of the subject are available or could be uploaded in the near future. (e.g. by adding "in 2020", "with white background". I’d be more than happy to answer any further queries. Furthermore, It’s interesting how working with files also aids me in new page patrolling and fighting spam articles. Happy new year to you all and I hope you do take all this into consideration and give me s chance to prove myself and serve the community better. Thank you all. Celestina007 (talk) 15:51, 7 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Godsy: While I agree the old guard culture is toxic and can result in increased corruption, I think the only difference between us is that my bar for "demonstrate the appropriate capabilities" is slightly higher than yours. I do think Celestina007 could be a file mover fairly soon, but just not yet. Personally I'd say that in general any user who has requested 20 file moves of which 90% or more were granted without major adjustments can be promoted. — Alexis Jazz (talk or ping me) 05:25, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
- Really, once a rename is deemed appropriate per the criteria, there is wide leeway with the name. Regarding File:Russian Crash Fabric Material.jpg (which I renamed), capitalization is merely a preference. There may, rightly, be no backlog but it never hurts to have more hands on deck to timely reject or approve and implement requests. The only thing not approving new users when they demonstrate the appropriate capabilities does is to establish an old-guard cutlure. I think Celestina007 has worked and inquired more than most to learn the ropes of file renaming and see no issue with their request being granted. — Godsy (TALKCONT) 22:27, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
- I understand your concerns about me not filing enough rename media’s, however Alexis, I did nab both this & this today. I really do put in effort. Celestina007 (talk) 00:10, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Celestina007: I've copied your comment from my talk page to keep the discussion central, as I actually want to comment on this. According to the uploader of File:Screen Shot 2021-01-08 at 1.02.02 PM.png: "Glenn Foley, mid pass. This is from an old newspaper clipping I believe, I couldn't find the original source". I declined the request and tagged the file for WP:CSD#F9. No license and Glenn Foley is alive. (so no fair use) File:Scott Cawthon.png appears to be a selfie of Scott Cawthon and was extracted from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted game files: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgWbZ1G4Cgw&t=103s. (the narrator says "the majority of them were total fabrications from the mind of a complete lunatic (lawsuits pending)." so this explains why the file was originally uploaded as "CompleteLunatic.png". No license and Scott is also alive so no possible fair use rationale, tagged for CSD F9. There is no need to rename media that is going to be deleted anyway. — Alexis Jazz (talk or ping me) 08:08, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Alexis Jazz, oh thanks, I’d be keeping that in mind moving forward and won’t bother to rename files that are likely to be deleted. Pertaining this I had seen “Complete Lunatic” and thought it very much offensive thus I applied FNC#8. I would be keeping an eye on source and license information before proceeding to renaming, which I usually always do, but to be honest I was a tad bit hasty and I take responsibility for that. Celestina007 (talk) 21:39, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
- I have been able to successfully perform renames such as this & this as well as a host of other file related works such as working with Di's & also have successful worked F9's & thus far have very much improved by knowledge on WP:FMV/W. Celestina007 (talk) 20:56, 11 March 2021 (UTC)
- @Alexis Jazz, oh thanks, I’d be keeping that in mind moving forward and won’t bother to rename files that are likely to be deleted. Pertaining this I had seen “Complete Lunatic” and thought it very much offensive thus I applied FNC#8. I would be keeping an eye on source and license information before proceeding to renaming, which I usually always do, but to be honest I was a tad bit hasty and I take responsibility for that. Celestina007 (talk) 21:39, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
- @Celestina007: I've copied your comment from my talk page to keep the discussion central, as I actually want to comment on this. According to the uploader of File:Screen Shot 2021-01-08 at 1.02.02 PM.png: "Glenn Foley, mid pass. This is from an old newspaper clipping I believe, I couldn't find the original source". I declined the request and tagged the file for WP:CSD#F9. No license and Glenn Foley is alive. (so no fair use) File:Scott Cawthon.png appears to be a selfie of Scott Cawthon and was extracted from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted game files: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgWbZ1G4Cgw&t=103s. (the narrator says "the majority of them were total fabrications from the mind of a complete lunatic (lawsuits pending)." so this explains why the file was originally uploaded as "CompleteLunatic.png". No license and Scott is also alive so no possible fair use rationale, tagged for CSD F9. There is no need to rename media that is going to be deleted anyway. — Alexis Jazz (talk or ping me) 08:08, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
User:Prhartcom
- Prhartcom (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I have already created/improved at least 200 Wikipedia image files. I wish to continue help out by making consistent filenames where needed. Thank-you 22:42, 15 March 2021 (UTC) —Prhartcom♥ 22:42, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
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User:Kammill
- Kammill (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hello. Wikipedia:WikiProject India/Collaborations of the month/Nominations is completely inactive since 2016. To send mass messages to the members of the collaboration about the recent and the future collaborations of the month, I need this user right. Thank you! –Kammill ⟨talk⟩ 18:31, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
- MusikAnimal, please have a look here.–Kammill ⟨talk⟩ 03:40, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- {re|Kammill}} can you point to any examples of where you have built a list and requested a delivery without issues lately? — xaosflux Talk 16:46, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- Thanks for responding, Xaosflux. At present I have not developed any list but I would like to develop after, if I will be given the flag.(I'll certainly develop list, since I want to revive the collaboration, even if I will not be given the flag). I'd like to use this right to send mass messages to the users in the WP India to revive the collaboration which means we will be able to produce many good and featured articles from the project.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Kammill (talk • contribs)
- {re|Kammill}} can you point to any examples of where you have built a list and requested a delivery without issues lately? — xaosflux Talk 16:46, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Not done @Kammill: going to mark this no for now, next steps: develop your list and built a proper messaging page for your message; then pop over to WT:MMS and ask for it to be sent out. If you find your self doing this a few times without any issues (no list errors, no message formatting errors, no policy issues) then drop back by here, reference your processed WT:MMS requests and re-request this for self-service. This will let you get your message out, but also make sure someone with experience in the extension has a chance to ensure there are no technical errors first. The WT:MMS volunteers are normally quite quick (there is currently no backlog). — xaosflux Talk 18:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
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User:TheTechnician27
- TheTechnician27 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hi again! A few weeks ago, I was approved by Rosguill for a one-month trial of new page reviewer permissions, and I've now completed over 40 reviews. Although I've primarily focused my patrol toward video game-related articles, I think it has been beneficial to specialize into a field I'm already familiar with while leaving the door open for other subjects in the future such as computing and astronomy, as I've taken care to improve and expand a lot of the articles I'm reviewing. I've really enjoyed this, and even if I only stick to reviewing video game articles in the near future, I still believe that specialized work is valuable to the community. I'm therefore hoping to reapply for permissions, but this time to become a new page patroller indefinitely. I recognize that there can be some delay while one's request is reviewed, so I decided to post here a week or so early to make sure there's no lapse in permissions were I to be approved. Cheers. TheTechnician27 (Talk page) 09:27, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Kashmorwiki
- Kashmorwiki (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Im very well aware of the notability criteria because I'm a regular participant of AFD discussions (including nominations) and has experience in deleting articles through CSD. I have created 52 articles so far. I was also recently given a membership to Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation. So I have a belief that I will be granted this right so that I can help to reduce the backlog. Regards Kichu🐘 Discuss 14:19, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
Not done, while you're on the right rack, I think you should get some more experience at AfC before applying for NPR. I've also pulled your autopatrol permission, as having autopatrol meant that your AfC accepts were not subject to further review, which I think is premature. Please consider reapplying for both permissions after you have several weeks of experience at AfC. signed, Rosguill talk 17:13, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
- Thanks a lot. Going to make necessary improvements. Kichu🐘 Need any help? 17:30, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Jenyire2
- Jenyire2 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I have been involved at WP:AFC, AFD and the rest and I am conversant with the notability guidelines. I believe that with access to NPR Rights, I can assist in patrolling and reducing the NPR backlog. I took enough time to read the instructions at WP:NPR and understood same. Thanks Jenyire2 20:35, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
- To the patrolling admin, may be worth having a look at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Mariah200 first – Thjarkur (talk) 22:13, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
- I am totally discouraged to read the comments of this editor Thjarkur above. And the unfounded connection he is insinuating on this awkward sock Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Mariah200. Quite disheartening. In my experience at WP:AFC, I am shocked to notice all manner of irregularities. Non-notable topics getting submitted in a day and being accepted and patrolled quickly at NPR by very old editors. I notice this each time I use the NPR filter to patrol pages created by non-confirmed editors. There are lots of awkward stuffs happening. I feel discouraged to accept any draft because of COI issues. I also notice non-notable newly published pages getting easily patrolled by old editors who should tag them for speedies or AFD. I am discouraged. I no longer wish to have NPR rights nor AFC rights. I'll rather use my precious time for other worthwhile ventures. I don't want to review anymore at AFC. It's been an awkward experience for me. Pls withdraw my request. Take me off the AFC platform as well. Cheers.Jenyire2 20:57, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
- primefac, if not already seen, for your info. CommanderWaterford (talk) 13:22, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
- I am totally discouraged to read the comments of this editor Thjarkur above. And the unfounded connection he is insinuating on this awkward sock Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Mariah200. Quite disheartening. In my experience at WP:AFC, I am shocked to notice all manner of irregularities. Non-notable topics getting submitted in a day and being accepted and patrolled quickly at NPR by very old editors. I notice this each time I use the NPR filter to patrol pages created by non-confirmed editors. There are lots of awkward stuffs happening. I feel discouraged to accept any draft because of COI issues. I also notice non-notable newly published pages getting easily patrolled by old editors who should tag them for speedies or AFD. I am discouraged. I no longer wish to have NPR rights nor AFC rights. I'll rather use my precious time for other worthwhile ventures. I don't want to review anymore at AFC. It's been an awkward experience for me. Pls withdraw my request. Take me off the AFC platform as well. Cheers.Jenyire2 20:57, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
- {{On hold}} pending the outcome of the SPI. Barkeep49 (talk) 14:56, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
- To the patrolling admin, may be worth having a look at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Mariah200 first – Thjarkur (talk) 22:13, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Kemalcan
- Kemalcan (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hello, I have tried to be more active in participating in deletion processes to establish that i understand the relevant policies and guidelines. I would kindly to be assessed for this right again. Regards. --~~ Kemalcan (talk) 10:36, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Shushugah
- Shushugah (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I know there is a large backlog of recently created articles waiting to be reviewed. In my experience, I know sometimes I've waited the 90 days, before an article was automatically index over Google/Bing etc.. I would be happy to triage reviews and mark any articles with appropriate tags whether for minor improvements or speedy deletions under certain conditions. I am specifically also quite interested in reviewing redirect creations, since this is an area where I often see well intended mistakes made. I have over 2000 edits, half of which are from beginning of January 2021. Shushugah (talk) 15:26, 16 March 2021 (UTC) Shushugah (talk) 15:26, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Etzedek24
- Etzedek24 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Was granted one month NPP rights that recently lapsed. Meant to reapply sooner, but have been traveling. Etzedek24 (I'll talk at ya) (Check my track record) 21:14, 16 March 2021 (UTC) Etzedek24 (I'll talk at ya) (Check my track record) 21:14, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Fade258
- Fade258 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
Hi Administrators ! Since , the creation of my account i did lots of work in wikipedia specially on cricket related articles.I have imporve a lots of articles.For the betterment of the cricket related articles .I have requested for this rights.I hope you have a positive response.Thank you! Fade258 (talk) 12:49, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Padavalamkuttanpilla
- Padavalamkuttanpilla (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hi,I would like to request an extension of my provisional New page reviewer rights,I Reviewed over 50 pages so far and was able become familiar with the entire process. I've been carefully reviewing new articles with caution, adding helpful comments as needed. Hope to continue helping out. Thank you. Padavalam🌂 ► 06:24, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
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User:SarahJH07
- SarahJH07 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I wanna revert edits to last revision due to possible vandalism. SarahJH07 (talk) 04:50, 12 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Shushugah
- Shushugah (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I regularly monitor pages that are protected, for example Dalit and Breast Tax. While I am able to revert vandalism/improper edits, I do not have the ability to speedily approve positive but pending contributions to those and other pages. If given access, I would also make an effort to specifically monitor more pages that would benefit from this area. I have been active for about 3 years, and notably became more active past three months, with over 1,000 edits since beginning of 2021. I have never been sanctioned or had conduct issues, despite regularly editing in controversial/sanctioned areas of Wikipedia. Shushugah (talk) 15:12, 16 March 2021 (UTC) Shushugah (talk) 15:12, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Assem Khidhr
- Assem Khidhr (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Help preserve constructive edits by newbies on highly visible pages, which are otherwise semi-protected and can actually make use of a pending changes protection instead. I've been participating in reverting vandalism (e.g. [6] [7] [8]) and I've thoroughly read the guidelines. Assem Khidhr (talk) 17:13, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
- @Assem Khidhr: What are you under the impression this permission does? You can't modify protection levels. Also, could you explain vandalism, because "good faith vandalism" is a contradiction. Anarchyte (talk • work) 10:34, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
- @Anarchyte: I know the limits of the rights. I was referring to the bigger picture: the more PCRs we have, the more this level of protection becomes feasible, which I think is healthier for some articles at least. Vandalism describes changes that merely (are done to) disrupt the project. I used the term "good-faith vandalism" in a consequentialist manner in respect of the sensitive nature of the event: the substance of the edit leads to vandalism, even if for a benign cause. You can check my activity during the previous day for more obvious evidence of my understanding. Assem Khidhr (talk) 17:18, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Done for a month trial. You're lacking overall experience with less than 50 total undos in the last 12 months, and the phrase "good faith vandalism" leads me to believe that you still need some time to fully understand our policies. Having said that, I was unable to find a contentious undo in your 2021 reverts, so I am willing to grant a trial period. Anarchyte (talk • work) 13:45, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
- @Assem Khidhr: What are you under the impression this permission does? You can't modify protection levels. Also, could you explain vandalism, because "good faith vandalism" is a contradiction. Anarchyte (talk • work) 10:34, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Liberaldemocrat
- Liberaldemocrat (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I'd like to help clear out pending changes articles that have been backlogged. I've also helped reverted some vandals on recent changes patrols. Thank you Liberaldemocrat (talk) 04:44, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:KEleison
- KEleison (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I have been heavily active on Wikipedia over the past four months (over a thousand edits on this one, and over 500 on another), and monitor pages of different varieties. I understand what vandalism, copyright violations, etc. are and have only been once in violation of a minor copyviolation on an article (due to me editing at 3 AM). Before this account, I have been editing on another account then an old one, years ago. Therefore, I would like to be able to become a Pending Changes Reviewer in order to accept positive contributions to Wikipedia. KEleison (talk) 15:35, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Bryanrutherford0
- Bryanrutherford0 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I do a lot of anti-vandalism work in my watchlist and in articles on the front page, and this tool would enable me to contribute to that process on the converse side, by accepting valid edits to pending-changes protected articles that I monitor. -Bryan Rutherford (talk) 14:22, 18 March 2021 (UTC) Bryan Rutherford
User:Poltair
- Poltair (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I would like to be able to deal with pending changes that often appear in my watchlist, especially with respect to diet and medical pages. It is frustrating to see them sitting there and be unable to manage them. I'd also like to get involved in clearing backlogs on occasion. Poltair (talk) 11:17, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
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User:Catalyzzt
- Catalyzzt (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hello there, I've been reverting vandalism for a few months now and I'd like to request rollback perms. I briefly lost access to my User:CatalystReality account because I forgot my password (this account was created much earlier than December 20th, you can check) meaning I've actually been on Wikipedia for more than just a few months. I just reached 500 edits, and back when I was still a newbie I told myself I'd request rollback perms when I reached that point. I use RedWarn that has a terrific rollback-like feature, but unfortunately my internet is very slow, meaning it's hard to even use that rollback system. RedWarn integrates with the Wikipedia rollback system nicely and takes advantage of the increased speed. This would make it much easier to rollback edits. Catalyzzt (talk) 16:12, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Assem Khidhr
- Assem Khidhr (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- I've already been rollbacking using Twinkle (e.g. [9], [10], [11]). I'd like to upgrade my rights to qualify for using WP:LOOP, WP:HUG, and other helpful tools for counter-vandalism. I've read the corresponding guidelines and policies and I'm aware of the responsibilities and risks. Assem Khidhr (talk) 17:50, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Padavalamkuttanpilla
- Padavalamkuttanpilla (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hi, Previously I had temporary Rollback rights given by @Anarchyte:,@Mz7:, which have now lapsed. I continue fighting vandalism but without rollback rights it is much harder. I'm requesting that permission be made permanent. Thanks. Padavalam🌂 ► 05:23, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:Paper9oll
- Paper9oll (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hi, I would like to request for the permanent permission. Temporary permission was previously given by Newslinger. I've been making good use of the permission for Huggle usage and it has been very helpful in the speedy rollbacking when patrolling using Huggle. — Paper9oll (📣 • 📝) 15:26, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Automated comment This user was granted temporary rollback rights by Newslinger (expires 00:00, 21 March 2021 (UTC)) and has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([12]). — MusikBot talk 15:30, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
User:E.Wright1852
- E.Wright1852 (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Greetings, I have recently installed Redwarn and am requesting Rollback permission to be able to use it in its entirety and most importantly to help fight vandalism. I have helped manually revert vandalism before and understand the risks involved behind reverting. I do understand that while I may not be as experienced as other editors when it comes to reverting and warnings, that this permission should only be used when I am extremely certain that a User has vandalised an article. Thank you. E.Wright1852 (talk) 01:04, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
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User:Bdhuyvn
- Bdhuyvn (t · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools • sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · rollbacks · reviews · logs (blocks • rights • moves) · rfar · spi)
- Hi, in the {{flag}} and the {{navy}} templates, there are some missing info about Vietnam. I just want to edit some of them. Bdhuyvn (talk) 05:41, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
- Standard Guidelines review:
(guideline: >1 year, applicant: >2)
(guideline: >1000 edits, applicant: ~180)
(guideline: >150 template edits, applicant: 1)
(guideline: !<6 months, applicant: n/a)
(guideline: 3 sandboxes, applicant: 0)
(guideline: 5 requests, applicant: 0)
Not done — JJMC89 (T·C) 05:52, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
- For what it’s worth Bdhuyvn, you can file an edit request with {{edit protected}} after writing the code to have it reviewed and implemented. Feel free to ping me to them if you want - would be happy to review them :) ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 13:19, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
- Standard Guidelines review: