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Requests

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Re-activations

User:MartinPoulter

• MartinPoulter (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

It's been a while since I've reviewed at AFC, so I was taken off the list, but I'd like to help with the backlog again. MartinPoulter (talk) 09:24, 1 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 18:10, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Meters

• Meters (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Please move me back to the active reviewers' list. I don't patrol new articles but, as I said when I originally asked for this, I like to be able to mark new articles as reviewed when I deal with one at recent changes. Meters (talk) 08:09, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I think there is something wrong with your algorithm if it marks editors who have been using the script to mark new articles as speedy deletes as inactive.reviewers. Meters (talk) 08:15, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Meters, not sure what you mean; are you requesting WP:NPR access? AFCH can only be used to mark attack pages and copyvios, and it doesn't look like you've been doing either. Happy to re-add you if you're going to start reviewing drafts again, though. Primefac (talk) 14:56, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

My rights show that I have new page patroller reviewer..My curation log records my having marked things for deletion as recently as one month ago, but the menu options formerly visible for new pages have disappeared. i just assumed that the disappearance was related to me being inactive on AFCH. If those options were part of new page patroller and not AFCH then my apologies. I am confused (why was anything I was doing being recorded in your curation log?) and I don't know what's going on. Meters (talk) 20:13, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Matthewrbowker

• Matthewrbowker (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I've been away from Wikipedia for an extended period of time, but I'd like to resume helping in areas I helped before. As such, could I have access to the AFC helper script again, please? ~ Matthewrbowker ^{Comments · Changes} 06:43, 6 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 18:46, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Nannadeem

• Nannadeem (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Now I have time, so I want to do my job at WP with active participation Nannadeem (talk) 22:14, 8 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 18:55, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:SemiHypercube

• SemiHypercube (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I previously had access to the AfC script, but lost it due to being inactive due to schoolwork and losing interest in the site. However, as I will likely have more time (aside from exams in a few weeks) and have more interest I would like to be able to use the script again. SemiHypercube 19:41, 17 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:46, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Nikolaih

• Nikolaih (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Changed username from Nikolaiho to Nikolaih. Please restore userright. Nikolaiho^☎️📖 21:01, 20 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:46, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:CookieMonster755

• CookieMonster755 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I'd love to join AfC again. I use to review many AfC articles but took an absence, but I have been dedicated to improving drafts, helping new users, and publishing more content for Wikipedia. You can read about my mission here. cookie monster (2020) 755 18:17, 19 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 16:49, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Jodi.a.schneider

• Jodi.a.schneider (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Request restoration to active membership. Jodi.a.schneider (talk) 00:54, 27 April 2020 (UTC) Jodi.a.schneider (talk) 00:54, 27 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:32, 27 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Hack

• Hack (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I am currently on the inactive list and would like to start reviewing again. Hack (talk) 03:00, 30 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 01:05, 1 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

New requests

User:Nealbo

• Nealbo (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I would like to assist with reviewing of new articles to increase/widen my contributions. Due to my time editing and creating new articles myself I have a good grasp of Wikipedia's policies, guidelines etc.  𝌅 Nealbo 𝌅^💬 21:14, 1 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Probation, which will be evaluated in 3-6 months. Being on probation only means that you can be removed from the list for any reason without prior discussion. Primefac (talk) 18:10, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:TheAwesomeHwyh

• TheAwesomeHwyh (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hi! I've been extremely active in the realm of speedy deletion. I've been around for a while now and have written three articles (a stub and two start classes), and expanded another to GA. I was a new page patroller but I didn't renew that. Despite that, I'm very interested in helping out in AFC. TheAwesomeHwyh 19:30, 6 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 18:55, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Markworthen

• Markworthen (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Another editor kindly reviewed a new article I had written that was languishing in the Draft articles queue. I want to pay it forward. :0) Thanks!   - Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) (I'm a man—traditional male pronouns are fine.) 20:55, 6 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Probation, which will be evaluated in 3-6 months. Being on probation only means that you can be removed from the list for any reason without prior discussion. This is based mainly on the rather problematic AFD history. Primefac (talk) 18:55, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Primefac. What does "the rather problematic AFD history" mean? Feel free to respond on my talk page if that works better.   - Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) (I'm a man—traditional male pronouns are fine.) 19:27, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

If you include the overturned AFD for race and intelligence, you have a 0% accuracy rating at AFD. This would imply that you are not able to accurately determine the suitability of an article for inclusion on Wikipedia. That being said, you have a relatively large number of edits and a few articles to your name, so I figure we might as well see what happens. Primefac (talk) 19:36, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, thank you for explaining. Has that metric (correspondence between "votes" and ultimate AfD decision, calculated as a percentage) been evaluated with regard to its interrater reliability (since it's partly based on individual judgements of what constitutes a "good" or "bad" vote/decision percentage), criterion-related validity, and predictive validity? (There are other problems with the metric that undoubtedly reduce its reliability, which I can describe if you wish, but it would take up even more space.) I ask because using an unreliable, inaccurate metric adds extra work (for you), and likely leads to the rejection or "probation" (an unsavory term) of otherwise competent editors who are, after all, volunteering to help.   - Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) (I'm a man—traditional male pronouns are fine.) 21:35, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

In a word, yes. The main metrics of whether someone understands the notability criteria are found in the AFD and CSD logs. If one does poorly at AFD, that implies that they do not understand the inclusion criteria. Primefac (talk) 00:16, 13 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I hope you will consider that if your method has never been evaluated, then we do not know if various editors' subjective interpretations of a (potentially unreliable) frequency table are truly unbiased and accurate. In more formal terms, an assessment method can be evaluated to determine if it is reliable (e.g., consistent between judges or raters) and valid (does the assessment method truly measure what it purports to measure?). Accuracy and precision are closely related concepts, e.g., ISO 5725-1 (Accuracy—trueness and precision—of measurement methods and results). Of course, one might quickly dismiss my concerns as "overly technical" or "wonky", or assert that "we've been doing it this ways for years without anyone complaining", without keeping an open mind and considering that one's assumptions might not be accurate.   - Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) (I'm a man—traditional male pronouns are fine.) 04:37, 13 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I mostly have no idea what you just said. I stick by my metrics, and you're still on a probationary period for two months. Primefac (talk) 23:39, 13 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I don't mind being on probation, and I respect your decision. My concern is that (it seems) we do not have policies in place related to these topics. I'll try to determine how to suggest new policies to the "powers that be" and go from there. ¶ I conducted my first AfC review yesterday and I think it went well, at least in the sense that I was able to find all sorts of helpful guidance within WP:AFC and related help sections. Best regards   - Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) (I'm a man—traditional male pronouns are fine.) 02:09, 14 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Majavah

• Majavah (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Per convo w/ToBeFree and Praxidicae on IRC. I am active on #wikipedia-en-help and access to the script would be useful to remove currently unacceptable drafts from the backlog. Majavah ^(t/c) 13:29, 8 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done; user is already a new page reviewer and clearly possesses the required experience ~ ToBeFree (talk) 13:36, 8 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Amkgp

• Amkgp (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Being an active new page reviewer, I would request for WP:AFC so that I can reduce the backlog with constructive feedback and take decision as per article quality and Wikipedia standards. Amkgp (talk) 20:24, 11 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Probation, which will be evaluated in 3-6 months. Being on probation only means that you can be removed from the list for any reason without prior discussion. Primefac (talk) 18:55, 12 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:SDZeroBot

• SDZeroBot (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Please add this bot to the "Active bots" section per WP:Bots/Requests for approval/SDZeroBot 4. It updates WP:AFCSORT. SD0001 (talk) 07:27, 14 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:21, 15 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Andrew nyr

• Andrew nyr (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I am requesting rights to help out in AfC because of a few main reasons. I have experience if AfD, CSD, and new article creation as I have published 13 articles and 6 templates. I am a big RC patroller and understand Wikipedia's policies on notability and new pages. I am already a new page reviewer. Andrew nyr (talk) 01:44, 15 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:21, 15 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Koridas

• Koridas (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hi, I am a user named Koridas. Although I may have made some mistakes, I have learned policy, deletion, and what an article needs to be on Wikipedia. I think I am experienced enough to be a reviewer for AfC. 🌺Kori🌺 - (@) 03:55, 15 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Koridas, you recently had two articles deleted by unanimous consensus (1, 2). What have you learned from those deletions? Primefac (talk) 14:27, 15 April 2020 (UTC) (please do not ping on reply)[reply]

I've learned that reliable sources are essential to an article on Wikipedia. I know that I should not use primary or passing sources, because they aren't reliable. I've learned this from two of my mistakes. My first one I didn't even know about WP:NOTNEWS, and the second one helped me learned what significant coverage is. 🌺Kori🌺 - (@) 16:08, 15 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:20, 16 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Eumat114

• Eumat114 (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Upon pondering over AFC for a while. I think now is a good time to start a request for AFCH. I tried to stop myself from conducting reviews, but being in the AFC community makes me want to start doing reviews (probably more declines) on a larger scale as part of my Wikipedia cleanup work. I have several drafts submitted to AFC, so I won't review them. Cheers, Eumat114 formerly The Lord of Math (Message) 09:25, 17 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 17:19, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Lefcentreright

• Lefcentreright (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hi, I am Lefcentreright. I am requesting AFC rights for a few main reasons. I have created 160+ articles. I am a New Page Reviewer already. I have also actively participated in the AFD process (see here). I understand Wikipedia's policies on notability. I believe I can help in reducing the backlog. LefcentrerightTalk (plz ping) 16:10, 17 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 17:19, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Zanimum

• Zanimum (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hello, I'm a long-time Wikipedian (since December 2002), an admin, with 42,000 live edits on en-wp, 58k+ globally. (Source) I'd like to request "afc helper script rights", to aid in my AfC backlog work. Thanks! -- Zanimum (talk) 01:41, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Zanimum, if you're an admin you can do it yourself by adding your name to the page Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants. Eumat114 formerly The Lord of Math (Message) 02:16, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Eumat114, while xtools confirms that I am still an admin, the edit screen is glowing pink for me. -- Zanimum (talk) 03:10, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Zanimum, apparently you succedded in editing that page, so you might as well close it yourself...? Eumat114 formerly The Lord of Math (Message) 01:50, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done This feels odd to do, but thanks for the suggestion, Eumat114. Primefac asked me to edit that page directly; I've been scrambled enough lately that I didn't know if the two processes were separate. -- Zanimum (talk) 21:13, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Dibbydib

• Dibbydib (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Heyo. I've done some previous work in anti-vandalism/RC patrol, rather experienced in Wikipedia's policies and everything with articles (I help out with new pages occasionally), and am a regular in AfD. I'm also a Pending Changes reviewer. In short, I know what I'm doing, and I'm happy to help with this. dibbydib (T ･ C) 05:48, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 17:19, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Anasskoko

• Anasskoko (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hello, I am requesting to become a member, I am well familiar with WP:Notability, if the right is granted I will work with the best of my effort to assist in reviewing New AFC. An@ss_koko^{(speak up)} 19:03, 24 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 17:19, 26 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Rollidan

• Rollidan (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

I would like to participate in the Wikiproject. I have a few articles that I have created, am familiar with the notability guidelines and reviewer instructions, and have experience at AFD and CSD. Rollidan (talk) 19:58, 29 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 01:05, 1 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:MapleSoy

• MapleSoy (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Hello, I'd like to help with the AfC backlog. I've reviewed the criteria and believe I qualify. I regularly contribute new articles and have a good understanding of notability policies. MapleSoy (talk) 01:30, 30 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 01:05, 1 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:SpicyMilkBoy

• SpicyMilkBoy (talk · contribs · xtools · pages created · logs ^{(block • csd • prod)} · afd) (add user)

Interested in reviewing some drafts, especially on medical and historical topics. SpicyMilkBoy (talk) 09:46, 30 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Primefac (talk) 01:05, 1 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]