Merchandise giveaways/Nominations/Archive 1

Nominated by: Legoktm (talk) 20:52, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Nominated by: -— Isarra 20:45, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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He just is. He let me kidnap him for Uncyclopedia. Wikipedians are astoundingly helpful folk, but that just takes it to new levels of... whatever it is. I'm sure he does lovely stuff on Wikimedia projects, too, but I'm less familiar with that, though he is also getting started with OTRS... -— Isarra

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Nominated by: Beeblebrox (talk) 22:56, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Well known as the most patient mentor on en.wp. Willing to try and help users that grouchy old bastards like myself have already given up on. Beeblebrox (talk) 22:56, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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  • Strongest possible support I don't really know what the protocol is for supporting or opposing these, but I think a t-shirt is the least we can do to thank Worm. I couldn't agree more that he's the most patient admin on the project (at least that I've come across). Go Phightins! 23:16, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]


Nominated by: Dcoetzee Dcoetzee 21:48, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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In both her role as a community volunteer and her new role, Moonriddengirl has tirelessly worked to fix serious problems that no one else will, and to mentor people who have struggled to become positive contributors, while maintaining a superhuman level of patience and friendliness. COI notice: she is a friend of mine, but I can't imagine anyone on the project disagreeing with this assessment.

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Nominated by: David1217 What I've done 01:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Dennis always has a great perspective, and isn't afraid to give a frank answer even if it's not what someone wants to hear. In addition, he's a great admin who is knowledgable and helpful. He deserves a shirt!   David1217 What I've done 01:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Nominated by: Anonymous user

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Created 4th million article on EnWp.

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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 02:43, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: Anonymous user

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A long-standing, hard-working editor who gives a lot to the encyclopedia while seldom asking for anything in return.

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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 02:44, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 09:44, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Works so hard on ADHD and related articles. Friendly.

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Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 09:49, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Many years of good service, dedicated, always looking for consensus. Friendly.

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Nominated by: Anonymous user

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Wizardman is the main driving force at Contributor Copyright Investigations, a severely backlogged but important area of Wikipedia maintenance.

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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:19, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Nominated by: — Cheers, JackLee talk 06:23, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Hildanknight has been very active working on Singapore-related articles, and has singlehandedly taken a significant number of them to Good Article status.


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Nominated by: jc37 03:21, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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There are just innumerable reasons.

MS has been active helping out with many things on Wikipedia. For merely one example, he helped with the divergent structure of our category system back when it was mostly a gaggle of threads/chains. Doing many mass group nominations to help bring some sense of consistency of naming and structure in categories.

He is so humble, too often thinking that what he does is not as important as what others' do.

And is consistently and constantly a "go to" person for other editors.

As a "help out" person, I think we could all look to him for example.


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  • Support. I've not come across Mike that I can recall offhand, but a look at his contribution history (which goes back to 2005) definitely shows that he's put a lot of time and effort into editing Wikipedia, especially when it comes to the "behind the scenes" type of stuff.Tokyogirl79 (talk) 14:46, 13 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
  •   Not done Sadly I haven't heard from Mike for a couple weeks. However I do still have him on the list and will try to get a hold of him for a shirt :) Will archive this in a couple days Jalexander--WMF 20:44, 26 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: Sitush (talk) 01:09, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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Yes, I realise that this nomination may cause some fireworks. However, for all the faults that are ascribed to him by some, Malleus Fatuorum has been and remains a prolific and knowledgeable contributor whose work here spans a huge range of our content and is rarely ill-informed. His work in fettling FAs and GAs must surely rank with the best and his accommodation and encouragement of new users - including the oft-maligned student programs - is self-evident on his (voluminous) talk page. His copyediting is absolutely outstanding, as is his continued presence and work to the Greater Good, despite occasional doubts and in the face of what is fundamentally little more than a systemic culture clash. No one, not even his detractors, can deny that this man has been a substantial asset to the real purpose of Wikipedia, which is the building of an encyclopaedia that is accessible to all. Would he wear a t-shirt? Well, I'm not so sure that it would be his style - but he deserves one even if he just frames the thing. (And I assume that, being US-centric, there will be a suitable size. Joke.) I rather suspect that this may be one of those issues where the WMF has to intervene and make a decision because I can hears the howls of protest from the regular Us vs. MF camps already. If this is how it has to be then it is how it has to be. I do know that Malleus was overcome with emotion when he attended a Wikimeet early on this year and realised, as previously he had not, that he was accepted by those whom he met for what he was: a highly productive Wikipedian of enormous integrity who has a genuine desire to make this project as good as it can be. For those who disagree with his methods, let's just admit that there is method, based on much consideration of the greater good, in what they consider to be his madness. - Sitush (talk) 01:09, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]


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*There are times when I think blocking Malleus and throwing away the key would be a good idea. But then I come to the realization that Malleus, as this nomination said, truly does strive to improve the encyclopedia and do what he thinks his best. I don't always agree with his methods, but he is one of the most resilient Wikipedians on the project, and for that, he deserves a shirt. Go Phightins! 01:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC) This tells me there's no reason to waste a t-shirt for this purpose. I don't dispute that Malleus is dedicated and resilient, but there's no reason to give him a t-shirt solely so he can burn it. Go Phightins! 02:25, 16 November 2012 (UTC) Changed my mind again. Give him the t-shirt. Go Phightins! 17:40, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: 76.191.143.69 (talk) 00:49, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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He's done far more to make Wikipedia's content better than almost any WMF employee. Period.


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Though I agree that there are better editors to whom we could give free merchandise, I agree with Malleus that an oppose section is unnecessary. This doesn't need to turn into a mini-RFA. Go Phightins! 04:29, 17 November 2012 (UTC) [reply]

Nominated by: The Interior (Talk) 00:01, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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One of our hardest working volunteers, I would hate to think what we'd do without Materialscientist. The vandals would be rejoicing in the streets.


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Nominated by: Anonymous user

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Does good work in many different areas: AfD, content work and vandalism-fighting, just to name a few. A very enthusiastic editor.


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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 03:32, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: User:Anthonyhcole (Talk)

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Tireless patroller of medical articles, founder and president of WM:MED, driver of the medical translation project and Wikivoyage, peripatetic speaker at conferences, universities and medical schools, collaboration with the National Library of Medicine, Cochrane Collaboration, WHO, Open Medicine, etc., etc.


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Nominated by: User:Anthonyhcole (Talk)

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Guardian of all articles medical/psychological. Always right (really).


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Nominated by: Delicious carbuncle (talk) 17:12, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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By deleting List of pedophiles, Coren took decisive "ignore all rules" action to quickly address what was sure to become a BLP nightmare and troll magnet. Coren's deletion prevented what might have been a divisive and drawn-out deletion discussion. Coren's acknowledgement of the effects that Wikipedia articles and lists can have on BLP subjects deserves recognition.
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I would like to add a proviso to this nomiation - in the event that Dr. Blofeld returns from "retirement" and successfully manages to have the article restored through a deletion review, Coren must give the shirt to Blofeld. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 17:12, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

No need for this proviso. Dr B has his own nomination below. And Dream Focus, who has challenged this deletion in a few places, also has a nomination. If any of the three gets a t-shirt for their activities in connection with the article, then Coren has acted the most wisely.--Peter cohen (talk) 21:24, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: LauraHale (talk) 21:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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They do a lot of good work regarding New Zealand in terms of article creation and currating. They also reach out to people in the NZ community to keep them up to date with what's going on. --LauraHale (talk) 21:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]


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Nominated by: LauraHale (talk) 21:08, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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SatuSuro does a lot of good work related to Western Australia and assists in creating collaborative opportunities for the community located there.--LauraHale (talk) 21:08, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]


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Nominated by: Anonymous User


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Despite all of the criticism that ArbCom has taken, Brad has remained highly respected and definitely should get a t-shirt.


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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:03, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated by: • SbmeirowTalk21:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?
Very helpful and fair. Always aware of numerous policies and guidelines.


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Nominated by: Anonymous User

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For his "tough, but fair" approach to substandard articles in AfC, AfD, and elsewhere. He is not easily fooled by unreliable sources or PR-speak, but if an article has potential, he often gives detailed advice that, if implemented, will almost always result in an article of acceptable quality.


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Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 01:27, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]