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August
Reactivate (August)
User:Sir Joseph
- Sir Joseph (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Please reactivate so I can use the AFCH and contribute. Sir Joseph (talk) 17:56, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
Remove (August)
User:Onmyway22
- Onmyway22 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Please remove OnMyWay22's AfC rights because they have been CheckUser-blocked. Thanks. NotReallySoroka (talk) 06:45, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
Rename (August)
User:NotReallySoroka
- NotReallySoroka (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I have been renamed from "NotReallyMoniak" to "NotReallySoroka". Thanks. NotReallySoroka (talk) 06:45, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
New (August)
July
Reactivate (July)
User:Dee03
- Dee03 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I lost the permission in March due to inactivity. I would like to help out with the AFC backlog again. Dee03 00:35, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Snowycats
- Took a break, back now + happy to keep reviewing. Thanks! Snowycats (talk) 19:14, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
Remove (July)
User:Paradise Chronicle
I was encouraged to review some of these articles in the past, but now I am not so much interested anymore. So in order not to feel obliged (I know it is voluntary) I'd prefer to be removed from the team. If I have the right, I feel obliged to at least try to accept some AfC's.Paradise Chronicle (talk) 10:27, 18 July 2022 (UTC)
Rename (July)
User:Femke
- Recently renamed from Femkemilene to Femke. Could I have access back? Thanks. Femke (talk) 16:27, 13 July 2022 (UTC) Femke (talk) 16:27, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
User:NotReallyMoniak
- NotReallyMoniak (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Renamed from "NotReallySoroka". Thanks and please ping on reply. NotReallyMoniak (talk) 16:44, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
Done. Primefac (talk) 10:13, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
- Primefac, I have since reverted to being "NotReallySoroka", so I would appreciate it if you may change it back. Sorry for any inconvenience. NotReallySoroka (talk) 05:12, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
New (July)
User:Storchy
- I'd like permission to review draft articles, as I've come across several good quality drafts waiting in the long review queue, while I was doing other cleanup tasks. With over 13,000 edits since joining in January, I believe I have sufficient experience editing to offer help with the draft article backlog. Thanks, Storchy (talk) 21:23, 1 July 2022 (UTC)
User:IAmChaos
- IAmChaos (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Hi, I am an NPR, and while I mostly review DABs and redirects, I also started doing articles, recently particularly after the drive started. I am also one of the actove reviewers at AFCRC, and you can see my reviews, as I have used the tool for them. As you can tell from my wikiactivity, I jump around a bit between what I do, and this is similar (but slightly different) to reviewing, and I've been looking for another region to stretch into. So if you would like to check my reviews and activity, I would like to apply for probation with AFC.
- As for the requirements - 1&2
3-
I have read and understand (especially how it is different than NPR) 4- I believe that as an NPR this is
Good. 5- my logs are in my userspace - I will note ahead of time my this month on csd has a lot of blue links - one was a legitimate should not have been CSD'd one was ineligible, but I couldn't have known as I'm not an admin, one was a G12 that was dealth with through revdel and one was a G6 (move) so was actually deleted. 6-
. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 20:20, 9 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Dr vulpes
- Dr vulpes (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- My wikipedia account is over 90 days old and I have contributed over 500 undeleted edits. I have reviewed the instructions for reviewing articles for creation. I have a good understanding on notability guidelines and deletion policies. Last month I finished NPP School and have been been granted NPP privileges. Before I started NPP School I was a pending changes reviewer. I'm about to start Counter Vandalism training laster this month. I've worked hard to address problems I've found in articles with their respective authors. When I've made mistakes I've taken accountability for my actions and have reached out to the author to let them know of my error example 1, 2. When reviewing articles I take a proactive role in trying to improve them, it's important for our community to help editors make good articles. For example in a recent AfD for The Negro Sailor I worked to improve the article enough to keep it. If there are any questions or concerns please let me know. Dr vulpes (💬 • 📝) 04:21, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
User:LisafBia6531
- LisafBia6531 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I want to help new users create articles, I have read the AfC criteria. LisafBia6531 (talk) 15:33, 12 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Bread Enthusiast
- Bread Enthusiast (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I'd like to contribute in this way. I have been actively editing for some time now, and I hope to be able to improve and help new editors/Wikipedians. Bread Enthusiast (talk) 22:25, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Onmyway22
- Onmyway22 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I have been editing and patrolling RC that participates CSD, XFD. Have good knowledge about the criteria. I would like to help with reviewing new draft and reduce the backlog. I can handle film, music also promotional and vandal submissions. Onmyway22 talk 07:37, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Alaexis
- Alaexis (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- To review Draft:Moscovite-Novgorodian Wars. Alaexis¿question? 08:55, 17 July 2022 (UTC) Alaexis¿question? 08:55, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- A user does is not required to be an AFC reviewer to move pages out of the draft space, so if you want to move it go right ahead; you do not need AFCH access. Primefac (talk) 12:35, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- Then why do you write "PLEASE NOTE: Editors whose usernames are not on the list are strongly cautioned not to review AfC submissions"? Alaexis¿question? 16:06, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- "Strongly cautioned" does not mean "forbidden"; if you know what you're doing, and you know you won't waste an NPR's time by moving it to the article space, then there is no reason to wait for a formal review. Primefac (talk) 16:11, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- Okay, thanks! Alaexis¿question? 17:49, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- "Strongly cautioned" does not mean "forbidden"; if you know what you're doing, and you know you won't waste an NPR's time by moving it to the article space, then there is no reason to wait for a formal review. Primefac (talk) 16:11, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- Then why do you write "PLEASE NOTE: Editors whose usernames are not on the list are strongly cautioned not to review AfC submissions"? Alaexis¿question? 16:06, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
- A user does is not required to be an AFC reviewer to move pages out of the draft space, so if you want to move it go right ahead; you do not need AFCH access. Primefac (talk) 12:35, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Dwaipayanc
- Dwaipayanc (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
User:NeverTry4Me
- NeverTry4Me (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I am creating articles through AfC. More than 50 AfC pages are approved. I want to be a participant as I want to continue creating pages through AfC procedure. - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 13:57, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
- NeverTry4Me, do you understand that this page is for requesting permissions to review AfC submissions? You can still create articles through AfC if you are not a reviewer. 0xDeadbeef 14:03, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
- 0xDeadbeef yes I do. Whatever user rights I do have and shall have, I shall maintain as per rules. Moreover, creating pages through AfC is now a real fun for me. I am really enjoying AfC. And as per rule, I have created double numbers of required pages and learned how should a reviewer do while reviewing. I have now learned a lot from these experiences and studying all criteria of notability. I shall be careful with good faith if the access is provided to me. Rest, decisions are always on the staff. Whatever they decide, that will be accepted in good faith. - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 14:13, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
- NeverTry4Me, just to verify, are you wanting to start reviewing drafts? Primefac (talk) 19:43, 26 July 2022 (UTC) (please do not ping on reply)
- @Primefac: yes. I want to start reviewing the AfC drafts so that the long pending backlogs can be cleared soon. - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 00:55, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
Primefac I guess I meet all 6 criteria. - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 08:03, 28 July 2022 (UTC)Done, with apologies for the delay, I forgot you were up here. Primefac (talk) 07:54, 4 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Primefac: Thank you. Hope my requirements are checked thoroughly. Can you please add me to the list as I don't want to touch the page as per basic rule? - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 07:56, 4 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Primefac: I don't understand why my right changes log and XTools are not showing it. Is it a technical glitch? Regards - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 02:13, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @NeverTry4Me AFC reviewer isn't exactly a userright that will show up in Special:UserRights/NeverTry4Me and as such will not show up in xtools. Instead it is only a list that the software checks every time someone tries to access the helper script and will block access if the username isn't on the list. This is why if you have a rename you need to be re-added to the list, and I believe this is similar to the AutoWikiBrowser's system. Justiyaya 03:22, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Justiyaya:, thanking you for your reply, I wanted to say the other users' XTools are showing as this and this. One editor raised this concern while I declined his draft as the draft had no reliable citations. Regards- - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 04:56, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @NeverTry4Me I believe they both are new page reviewers, which is different than AFC. I don't have the flag so if you look at my xtools you can't see it. Justiyaya 05:30, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Justiyaya Thank you for your helpful assistance. I'm honoured to get your assistance. My curiosity is now cleared. :) - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 05:33, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @NeverTry4Me I believe they both are new page reviewers, which is different than AFC. I don't have the flag so if you look at my xtools you can't see it. Justiyaya 05:30, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Justiyaya:, thanking you for your reply, I wanted to say the other users' XTools are showing as this and this. One editor raised this concern while I declined his draft as the draft had no reliable citations. Regards- - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 04:56, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- @NeverTry4Me AFC reviewer isn't exactly a userright that will show up in Special:UserRights/NeverTry4Me and as such will not show up in xtools. Instead it is only a list that the software checks every time someone tries to access the helper script and will block access if the username isn't on the list. This is why if you have a rename you need to be re-added to the list, and I believe this is similar to the AutoWikiBrowser's system. Justiyaya 03:22, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
- NeverTry4Me, just to verify, are you wanting to start reviewing drafts? Primefac (talk) 19:43, 26 July 2022 (UTC) (please do not ping on reply)
- 0xDeadbeef yes I do. Whatever user rights I do have and shall have, I shall maintain as per rules. Moreover, creating pages through AfC is now a real fun for me. I am really enjoying AfC. And as per rule, I have created double numbers of required pages and learned how should a reviewer do while reviewing. I have now learned a lot from these experiences and studying all criteria of notability. I shall be careful with good faith if the access is provided to me. Rest, decisions are always on the staff. Whatever they decide, that will be accepted in good faith. - Signed by NeverTry4Me Talk 14:13, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
- NeverTry4Me, do you understand that this page is for requesting permissions to review AfC submissions? You can still create articles through AfC if you are not a reviewer. 0xDeadbeef 14:03, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
Not done, with further apologies for the mixup, I had missed some major red flags, most significant of which being that you are actually prohibited from creating mainspace articles. Primefac (talk) 06:45, 6 August 2022 (UTC)
User:DavidEfraim
- DavidEfraim (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I have seen that there is a backlog of articles waiting for review. I have been cleaning up so many articles for some time. Thats how I figured I could try and help to reduce the backlog. You will find notices about two declined drafts in my talk page. I am not the creator of those and was just trying to bring some improvements. I have clearly read and understood reviewing instructions. DavidEfraim (talk) 16:48, 22 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Omer123hussain
- Omer123hussain (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I've been thinking about how to extend my involvement, I have been editing Wikipedia and I would like to help now with reviewing articles and clearing up the backlog. Thank You. :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 12:00, 26 July 2022 (UTC) Omer123hussain (talk) 12:00, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Somej
- Somej (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Hello, have previously been an AFC script user, but dropped off for lack of time ... hoping to contribute to new article reviews again. Thanks! Somej (talk) 05:16, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
User:Netherzone
- Netherzone (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I'd like to help out at AfC. I've been an editor for over ten years, have created over 160 articles, am active at AfD (esp. in the Visual arts) and have a good record there with a clear understanding of the guidelines and policies of notability criteria. I've made around 30,000 edits in my time on Wikipedia. Netherzone (talk) 13:48, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
Done. Primefac (talk) 08:02, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
- @Primefac, you kindly added me to the list of Participants with this edit[1], but then removed me a couple hours later with this edit[2]. I'm pretty sure it was a mistake, however I am unable to use the AfC script because I was removed from the list. If it was not an inadvertent error, please let me know the reason why so I can improve whatever qualifications I may be lacking. Thank you in advance! Netherzone (talk) 14:32, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
August
No longer inactive (Aug)
User:Jeff G.
- I will try to be more active in reviewing articles for creation. — Jeff G. ツ 10:45, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Hellknowz
- Hellknowz (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I didn't even notice the membership expired until the script told me and I went looking for an error before realizing 6 months have passed since I reviewed a draft. Technically, I "reviewed" one recently and was about to report Draft:Aidas Arciakov again. I haven't had the time to do actual reviews, but I am often navigating around drafts, so it would be helpful to actually be able to use the script should I see something actionable. — HELLKNOWZ ∣ TALK 12:52, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Ahecht
- I haven't spent much time at AfC recently, but plan to again in the future. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 14:14, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Iazyges
- I help review a number of pages throughout my other editing activities and believe I pretty easily meet the qualifications. I also used to be active in NPP when I was more active, and plan to resume this. Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 15:57, 1 August 2022 (UTC) Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 15:57, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:JalenFolf
- JalenFolf (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Returning to activity within AfC after brief spurts of inactivity. Jalen Folf (talk) 17:01, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Vermont
- I haven't been active much recently, though I got back into NPP work a few days ago, which involves interactions with AfC. It would be helpful to have access to the script. Best, Vermont (🐿️—🏳️🌈) 00:45, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
User:David.moreno72
- David.moreno72 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Appears that my account has been made inactive in error. Thanks David.moreno72 23:46, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
- It was not in error, you have not reviewed a draft since 2020. I will re-add you to the list, though. Primefac (talk) 13:17, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Caorongjin
- Caorongjin (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I was formerly part of WP:AFC/P but was dropped due to inactivity. This lack of participation has been due in part to the pandemic. I intend on returning to WP:AFC and would be grateful to be re-added to the project. —Caorongjin 💬 09:41, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
User:SD0001
- Not sure about doing much reviewing (sorry), but I'd still need access for debugging script issues. – SD0001 (talk) 13:28, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Tom (LT)
- I still participate infrequently and want be able to review the occasional AfC in my area of interest as able. Tom (LT) (talk) 10:29, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
User:TAnthony
- TAnthony (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I'd like to help more with AfC, and the helper script rights will come in handy in general. — TAnthonyTalk 17:14, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
Rename (Aug)
User:Ratekreel
- I've been renamed from "Baggaet" to "Ratekreel". Would someone please update the page. Thanks. --Ratekreel (talk) 04:03, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
New requests (Aug)
User:MLGDatBoi1738
- MLGDatBoi1738 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Hey! I'd like to help out with Articles for Creation. I haven't had much experience in deleting articles or any of that, but I have read the guidelines and made some articles already, with one in progress right now. I'm pretty active, and I can help out with anything related to history, tech, and gaming. MLGDatBoi1738 (talk) 17:08, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
User:B.Korlah
- B.Korlah (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
I will like to volunteer with the AfC, I am an active Wikipedian and I hope to volunteer more on this and i hope I am found worthy to be granted the flag B.Korlah (talk) 11:38, 7 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Spudlace
- Spudlace (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
User:Akim Ernest
- Akim Ernest (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- I am actively searching to see how I can help benefit the community. I think AFC is one way to do this. I am looking forward to guiding other users with their articles which are currently in this dreadful backlog. My created articles have landed me the autopatrolled right. With the knowledge of how content should be handled I think I'm a good candidate. Akim Ernest (talk) 19:50, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- Just a note this user has pretty minimal experience in mainspace or otherwise and multiple open perm requests without logical reasoning. PRAXIDICAE🌈 19:51, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- How is my reasoning not logical? This sounds like a robotic response. Akim Ernest (talk) 19:55, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- Just a note this user has pretty minimal experience in mainspace or otherwise and multiple open perm requests without logical reasoning. PRAXIDICAE🌈 19:51, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- I'm trying to figure out how you got the autopatrolled bit, considering most of your creations are stubs, except for two that were deleted. Aaron Duncan was CSD G4 /G11, and Akim Ernest was deleted via CSD A7, as it was about YOU; a vanity article. This means I would be against you getting any bit and would request other admin consider removing the autopatrolled bit. Stephen is who granted the bit, and I would ask he review his action if he is around. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 20:40, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- My Mistakes
- You are correct @Dennis Brown I have made some mistakes not going to run away from it. Aaron Duncan was one of them and of course me creating one in my name. I was fairly new to creating and editing. Please note I wasn't as involved or had enough experience during the time of those articles. Of course I don't qualify for a Wikipedia Page after looking deeper into what qualifies suitable for Wikipedia and it's main space. I started off at secondary school where I edited my school Wikipedia Castries Comprehensive Secondary School. I did break some structural elements back then as I really did not have any idea about what I was doing. I was corrected by Gene93k.
- My Development
- I have learned from those mistakes and I'm still learning how to be the best Wikipedian I can be. I understand you are appall to Stephen granting me the autopatrolled right but as you can see there has been no reoccurrence of any issues regarding my articles and no misuse of the privilege's given to me as being autopatrolled.
- I am looking forward to continuing my growth in voluntary work and I thank you @Dennis Brown for your remarks even if I don't concur with you. If you have any tips or resources you can provide to help me in my growth I would greatly appreciate it.
- One Link Bless Akim Ernest (talk) 21:17, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- The problem is, the autopatrol bit should not be a simple bit to get. I think I had 20-25 real articles created before I got it, many years ago. And the fact that you created a vanity article on yourself disqualifies you from having the bit for some time. In my eyes, you shouldn't have it until you've have created at least a dozen actual articles that aren't stubs. And you don't need to be working in AFC, deciding for others which articles are accepted or not. I'm guessing you mean well, but you don't even have 800 edits yet. The best way you can help the encyclopedia is to learn the policies like WP:GNG, WP:V and write some articles that are more than stubs, and that clearly meet the criteria for inclusion. You simply don't have enough experience yet for either bit. If Stephen doesn't reply soon and dissuade me, I'm likely to remove the bit myself. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 21:26, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- I would love to keep the bit but such a decision is not up to me. Thanks for your feedback. Akim Ernest (talk) 21:31, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
- The problem is, the autopatrol bit should not be a simple bit to get. I think I had 20-25 real articles created before I got it, many years ago. And the fact that you created a vanity article on yourself disqualifies you from having the bit for some time. In my eyes, you shouldn't have it until you've have created at least a dozen actual articles that aren't stubs. And you don't need to be working in AFC, deciding for others which articles are accepted or not. I'm guessing you mean well, but you don't even have 800 edits yet. The best way you can help the encyclopedia is to learn the policies like WP:GNG, WP:V and write some articles that are more than stubs, and that clearly meet the criteria for inclusion. You simply don't have enough experience yet for either bit. If Stephen doesn't reply soon and dissuade me, I'm likely to remove the bit myself. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 21:26, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
Not done and I've removed autopatrolled. You seem to be hat collecting, which isn't how you can best help the encyclopedia. You need to learn more, edit more, create a few actual articles, then I would have no problem with you having the bits, but you simply aren't experienced enough. Having more bits doesn't make you a better contributor, making good edits does. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 21:38, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
User:Home Lander
- Home Lander (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Reactivation; I got moved to the inactive list. Home Lander (talk) 20:25, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
User:SuperSwift
- SuperSwift (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs (block • csd • prod) · afd)
- Need to go back into active reviews SuperSwift (talk) 07:18, 11 August 2022 (UTC)