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Hi there. I've been a sysop here since 2008, and was an oversighter between 2012 and 2019. Most of my substantial edits have been to articles relating to popular culture, which is a fancy way of saying "games, sports and music". More recently I tend to do stuff like adding references to biographies of living persons.

I follow the football teams of my hometown and my country (for my sins). I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.

You can get in touch with me by clicking here, hitting the "new section" or "+" tab in the menubar to the top of this page. If your request requires privacy, please feel free to find me on IRC (as "foks"), or get me via email (if you have an account).

I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation (as JSutherland (WMF)), but this is my personal account. Edits, statements, or other contributions made from this account are my own, and may not reflect the views of the Foundation.

Articles ±
[1 FT / 3 FA / 3 FL / 1 FP / 1 FS / 2 FPo / 6 GA / 14 DYK]

Hector Munro Macdonald (December 24, 2007)
Bitesize (January 7, 2008)
Supernormal (January 9, 2008)
Cullen F.C.^[1] (February 12, 2008)
Portal:English football (March 20, 2008)
Aberdeen F.C. (April 2, 2008)
Bloc Party discography (May 2, 2008)
Bloc Party (May 6, 2008)
List of Christmas number one singles (UK) (May 11, 2008)
Portal:James Bond^[1] (May 20, 2008)
Alcanar (May 25, 2008)
Cry Baby (Jemini song) (July 23, 2008)
List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys (July 28, 2008) (GK)
Eugene McGuinness (January 19, 2009)
Black Eyed Peas discography (February 10, 2008)
File:A Scene from Troilus and Cressida - Angelica Kauffmann.jpg (March 31, 2009) (Shoe)
Silent Alarm (July 21, 2009)
Cello Sonata in G minor (July 31, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (August 8, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (September 2, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy Remixed (September 6, 2009) (RB88)
A Weekend in the City (September 14, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy (October 10, 2009) (RB88)
Bloc Party albums (October 24, 2009)
Joe Danger (October 21, 2011)
Joe Danger (October 24, 2011)
Joe Danger: The Movie (October 25, 2011)
Julius Green (December 13, 2015)
Bad Milk (April 2, 2016)
I Get This Call Every Day (May 14, 2016)
Football (Disorder) Act 2000 (August 1, 2016)
Get to Heaven (September 26, 2017)

Notes:

^ ^a ^b Deleted via deletion discussion some time after.

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Today's featured article requests

27 Oct 2025 – How You Get the Girl (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion

Did you know

09 Aug 2025 – Trial of Sheikh Hasina (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rht bd (t · c); see discussion
07 Aug 2025 – List of Commonwealth Games mascots (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ArtemisiaGentileschiFan (t · c); see discussion
07 Aug 2025 – Bhutanese name (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ArtemisiaGentileschiFan (t · c); see discussion
06 Aug 2025 – Cringe culture (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by GregariousMadness (t · c); see discussion
05 Aug 2025 – Sanok Construction Company (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Bernadine Anderson (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kylara (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Zebro (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rjjiii (t · c); see discussion
03 Aug 2025 – Caspar Schmalkalden (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
03 Aug 2025 – Mainz Rose Monday parade (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
03 Aug 2025 – Good Old Neon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ALittleClass (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

09 Aug 2025 – Ashok Sharma (cricketer) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LvivLark (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
09 Aug 2025 – Adeeb Ahamed (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Thilsebatti (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
07 Aug 2025 – Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ckfasdf (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
05 Aug 2025 – Leon Geurts (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dajasj (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
03 Aug 2025 – Dan Davies (actor) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LastJabberwocky (t · c); see discussion (3 participants; relisted)
02 Aug 2025 – Superkombat Fighting Championship (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
02 Aug 2025 – USC–Washington football rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by KingSkyLord (t · c); see discussion (9 participants; relisted)
30 Jul 2025 – Shepherd's Hill Academy (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Wizzito (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
30 Jul 2025 – Gary Wales (actor) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Duffbeerforme (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
28 Jul 2025 – Princess Changde (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Toadspike (t · c); see discussion (8 participants; relisted)

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Proposed deletions

08 Aug 2025 – One World Conservation Center (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Multimedia Editor (t · c): concern
06 Aug 2025 – Robert Evans (photographer) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LastJabberwocky (t · c): concern
04 Aug 2025 – Lou Adler (journalist) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 65.88.88.56 (t · c): concern
04 Aug 2025 – Tobias Daniels (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Puppies937 (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 04 Aug 2025: concern
07 Aug 2025 – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2026 film) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by DMacks (t · c) was redirected to Adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia#Netflix (talk · edit · hist)
07 Aug 2025 – The Night Time Podcast (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 142.167.220.105 (t · c) was deproded by TipsyElephant (t · c) on 09 Aug 2025
02 Aug 2025 – Mike Marr (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 2600:1700:44F0:7750:2304:69A1:19E4:9275 (t · c) was deproded by GB fan (t · c) on 03 Aug 2025
27 Jul 2025 – Forever Lazy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c) was deleted
27 Jul 2025 – Deborah Springstead Ford (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c) and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 27 Jul 2025 was deleted

Categories for discussion

30 Jul 2025 – Category:NIO (car company) (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Inpops (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

09 Aug 2025 – فريندستر (talk · edit · hist) →Friendster was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2025 – EDP445 (talk · edit · hist) →Anti-pedophile activism#Predator Poachers was RfDed by V. S. Video (t · c); see discussion
30 Jul 2025 – Islamic infidelity (talk · edit · hist) →Polygyny in Islam was RfDed by BDD (t · c); see discussion
21 Jul 2025 – Totalitarianism in the United States (talk · edit · hist) →Fascism in the United States was RfDed by Golem08 (t · c); see discussion
31 Jul 2025 – Southwest Europe (talk · edit · hist) →Regions of Europe RfDed by Hassan697 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
31 Jul 2025 – Southwestern Europe (talk · edit · hist) →Regions of Europe RfDed by Hassan697 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
31 Jul 2025 – South-Western Europe (talk · edit · hist) →Iberian Peninsula RfDed by Hassan697 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
31 Jul 2025 – South-West Europe (talk · edit · hist) →Iberian Peninsula RfDed by Hassan697 (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Files for discussion

10 Aug 2025 – File:Cringe culture is dead.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Cringe culture) was FfDed by ArtemisiaGentileschiFan (t · c); see discussion
02 Aug 2025 – File:Huyton Hill School Song.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Huyton Hill Preparatory School) was FfDed by Matrix (t · c); see discussion
02 Aug 2025 – File:Hubert Butler's Message 1969.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Huyton Hill Preparatory School) was FfDed by Matrix (t · c); see discussion

Featured list candidates

11 Jul 2025 – List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Malta (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by History6042 (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

09 Aug 2025 – Stephen Miran (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ElijahPepe (t · c); start discussion
02 Aug 2025 – Brunei Shell Petroleum (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pangalau (t · c); start discussion
02 Aug 2025 – Sergio Gor (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ElijahPepe (t · c); start discussion
01 Aug 2025 – 2001 Biggin Hill Airshow disasters (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 11wallisb (t · c); start discussion
29 Jul 2025 – Hyperpop (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Aradicus77 (t · c); start discussion
26 Jul 2025 – Jiwanta Sambandha (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by WikiMentor01 (t · c); start discussion
24 Jul 2025 – Kandovan Tunnel (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by The.shahab (t · c); start discussion
24 Jul 2025 – Muara Besar Island (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pangalau (t · c); see discussion
19 Jul 2025 – Hans Otto Roth (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Apollo468 (t · c); start discussion
15 Jul 2025 – Dorfromantik (board game) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chorchapu (t · c); start discussion

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Peer reviews

31 Jul 2025 – Daniel Whiteson (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Surfinsi (t · c); see discussion
20 Jul 2025 – Orkhevi (settlement in Tbilisi) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by David Osipov (t · c); see discussion
12 Jul 2025 – Mizo chieftainship (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Taitesena (t · c); see discussion
04 Jul 2025 – Fishing industry in Peru (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by SonOfYoutubers (t · c); see discussion
24 Jun 2025 – Kitamura Sae (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Saimmx (t · c); see discussion
04 Jun 2025 – Murder of Patricia Jeschke (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

08 Aug 2025 – Rebecca Hawkins (pioneer woman) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Rebecca Hawkins by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
08 Aug 2025 – Artesian Builds (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Bankruptcy of Artesian Builds by 104.13.226.185 (t · c); see discussion
06 Aug 2025 – History of Jews in Szydłowiec (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to History of the Jews in Szydłowiec by Sushidude21! (t · c); see discussion
06 Aug 2025 – History of Jews in Skarżysko-Kamienna (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to History of the Jews in Skarżysko-Kamienna by Sushidude21! (t · c); see discussion
06 Aug 2025 – Star of Texas (Award) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Star of Texas by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
05 Aug 2025 – Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Camp Beauregard by SmartyPants22 (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Alex Stein (comedian) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Alex Stein by Jeffrey34555 (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Michael Andregg (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Michael Murphy Andregg by Raladic (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Islamization in Bangladesh (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Islamism in Bangladesh by Ahammed Saad (t · c); see discussion
02 Aug 2025 – Timor Leste–Indonesia–Australia Growth Triangle (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Timor-Leste–Indonesia–Australia Growth Triangle by 114.10.76.139 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be merged

08 Aug 2025 – Volkolak (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vrykolakas by Joy (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Lou Adler (journalist) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Quinnipiac University by 65.88.88.56 (t · c); see discussion
04 Aug 2025 – Gvina levana (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to fromage blanc by 2A06:C701:4ED9:F400:E51C:2148:8AF2:7F50 (t · c); see discussion
03 Aug 2025 – Skillet cookie (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cookie cake by Srleffler (t · c); see discussion
01 Aug 2025 – Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 by Landpin (t · c); see discussion
30 Jul 2025 – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 by Landpin (t · c); see discussion
23 Jul 2025 – North Island little spotted kiwi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Little spotted kiwi by FunkMonk (t · c); see discussion
20 Jul 2025 – Plasma coblation (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Coblation tonsillectomy by Phiarc (t · c); see discussion
20 Jul 2025 – Coblation tonsillectomy (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Plasma coblation by Phiarc (t · c); see discussion
18 Jul 2025 – Áqá Muḥammad-i-Qá'iní (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nabíl-i-Akbar by Cuñado (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

21 May 2025 – Rubble & Crew (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
15 Apr 2025 – Libraries in Croatia (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Easternsahara (t · c); see discussion
11 Apr 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
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Things I want to do at some stage

Take to FA

Joe Danger
Get to Heaven

Take to GA

Take to DYK

Other things

Happy First Edit Day!

This Month in GLAM: June 2025

This Month in GLAM – Volume XV, Issue VI, June 2025
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Administrators' newsletter – August 2025

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2025).

Administrator changes

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Guideline and policy news

Following a request for comment, a new speedy deletion criterion, G15, has been enacted. It applies to pages generated by a large language model (LLM) without human review.
Following a request for comment, there is a new policy outlining the granting of permissions to view the IP addresses of temporary accounts. Temporary account deployment on the English Wikipedia is currently scheduled for September 2025, and editors can request access to the permission ahead of time. Admins are encouraged to keep an eye on the request page; there will likely be a flood of editors requesting the permission when they realize they can no longer see IP addresses.

Technical news

Administrators can now restrict the "Add a Link" feature to newcomers. The "Add a Link" Structured Task helps new account holders get started with editing. Administrators can configure this setting in the Community Configuration page.

Arbitration

The arbitration case Indian military history has been closed.
- South Asia (WP:CT/SA) is designated a contentious topic. The topic area is specifically defined as All pages related to the region of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal), broadly construed, including but not limited to history, politics, ethnicity, and social groups.
- The contentious topic designations for Sri Lanka (SL) and India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (IPA) are folded into this new contentious topic.
- The community-authorized general sanctions regarding South Asian social groups (GS/CASTE) are rescinded and folded into this new contentious topic.
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