User talk:bradv

Mark Eidelstein

Why did you delete this page, Mark Eidelstein? He's a fairly notable actor, in Russia, and now in the U.S., too. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 01:01, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It was created by a banned editor (see WP:BMB). You are welcome to recreate it if you like. – bradv 02:05, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Do you know where I can get the code for it? The text, picture, etc. that existed there. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 03:14, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I've restored the page. Sending you the text and having you post it would violate our attribution requirements, so I've undeleted it to keep the history intact. – bradv 03:23, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

Thanks a lot for accepting my unblock request. I assure you all that I will continue my good work to Wikipedia.

Regards! – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ ^🗿 03:03, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Glad to hear it. Happy editing. – bradv 03:04, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea how (or if) I can attach a photo of a kitten via these replies, but if I could I would. Your home page is incredibly well writen and valuable.

LukeEverhardt (talk) 22:01, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation to provide feedback

Inspired by Worm That Turned's re-RfA where he noted administrators don't get a lot of feedback or suggestions for improvement, I have decided to solicit feedback. I'm reaching out to you as you are currently one of the users I've selected as part of my recall process. I hope you will consider taking a few moments to fill out my feedback form. Clicking on the link will load the questions and create a new section on my user talk. Thanks for your consideration. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 16:33, 2 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – December 2024

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2024).

Administrator changes

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Guideline and policy news

Following an RFC, the policy on restoration of adminship has been updated. All former administrators may now only regain the tools following a request at the Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard within 5 years of their most recent admin action. Previously this applied only to administrators deysopped for inactivity.
Following a request for comment, a new speedy deletion criterion, T5, has been enacted. This applies to template subpages that are no longer used.

Technical news

Technical volunteers can now register for the 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon, which will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Application for travel and accommodation scholarships is open from November 12 to December 10, 2024.

Arbitration

The arbitration case Yasuke (formerly titled Backlash to diversity and inclusion) has been closed.
An arbitration case titled Palestine-Israel articles 5 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 14 December.

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