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- 21 Nov 2023 – John Littlejohn (preacher) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Generalissima (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Oct 2023 – Walter A. Groves (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by PCN02WPS (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 24 Nov 2023 – The 800 Apartments (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Boleyn (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 24 Nov 2023 – The Paranormal Journey:Into the Unknown (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Rorshacma (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 22 Nov 2023 – Julie Young (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Tutwakhamoe (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 21 Nov 2023 – Georgia–Kentucky football rivalry (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Jweiss11 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 21 Nov 2023 – KD Subdivision (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Boleyn (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 16 Nov 2023 – Chancellor Miller (talk · · hist) was AfDed by InvadingInvader (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- 15 Nov 2023 – Trace Fork (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Nagol0929 (t · c); see discussion (8 participants; relisted)
- 05 Nov 2023 – United Professional Basketball League (talk · · hist) was AfDed by Let'srun (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- 04 Nov 2023 – Steve Crabtree (talk · · hist) was AfDed by OlifanofmrTennant (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
- 16 Nov 2023 – Macy's Central (talk · · hist) AfDed by InvadingInvader (t · c) was closed as redirect by Eddie891 (t · c) on 23 Nov 2023; see discussion (4 participants)
- (2 more...)
Categories for discussion
- 19 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women biologists (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women anthropologists (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women scientists (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women librarians (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women philanthropists (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women military personnel (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women historians (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women horse trainers (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women in equestrian field (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Nov 2023 – Category:Kentucky women television personalities (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
- (3 more...)
Good article nominees
- 16 Nov 2023 – Newton Willard Utley (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by FatCat96 (t · c); start
- 30 Oct 2023 – Walter A. Groves (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by PCN02WPS (t · c); start
- 30 Oct 2023 – Lewis W. Green (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by PCN02WPS (t · c); start
- 20 Sep 2023 – Exile (American band) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by TenPoundHammer (t · c); start
- 21 Nov 2023 – John Littlejohn (preacher) (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Generalissima (t · c) was promoted by MaranoFan (t · c), see discussion
Peer reviews
- 17 Nov 2023 – Marcus Rediker (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Pac-Man PHD (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be split
- 04 Aug 2023 – WKYX (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Wcquidditch (t · c); see discussion
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Administrators' newsletter – November 2023
News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2023).
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- Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 12 November 2023 until 21 November 2023 to stand in the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections.
- Xaosflux, RoySmith and Cyberpower678 have been appointed to the Electoral Commission for the 2023 Arbitration Committee Elections. BusterD is the reserve commissioner.
- Following a motion, the contentious topic designation of Prem Rawat has been struck. Actions previously taken using this contentious topic designation are still in force.
- Following several motions, multiple topic areas are no longer designated as a contentious topic. These contentious topic designations were from the Editor conduct in e-cigs articles, Liancourt Rocks, Longevity, Medicine, September 11 conspiracy theories, and Shakespeare authorship question cases.
- Following a motion, remedies 3.1 (All related articles under 1RR whenever the dispute over naming is concerned), 6 (Stalemate resolution) and 30 (Administrative supervision) of the Macedonia 2 case have been rescinded.
- Following a motion, remedy 6 (One-revert rule) of the The Troubles case has been amended.
- An arbitration case named Industrial agriculture has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case close 8 November.
- The Articles for Creation backlog drive is happening in November 2023, with 700+ drafts pending reviews for in the last 4 months or so. In addition to the AfC participants, all administrators and New Page Patrollers can conduct reviews using the helper script, Yet Another AFC Helper Script, which can be enabled in the Gadgets settings. Sign up here to participate!
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