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Another styletip ... Gender-neutral language Use gender-neutral language where this can be done with clarity and precision. This doesn't apply to direct quotations or the titles of works (The Ascent of Man). The singular they has become more acceptable in formal registers, but some editors don't like it (If any child misbehaves, they will be sent home). Read more ... Add this to your user page by typing in {{Styletips}}

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December 2021 at Women in Red[edit]

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FAR nomination[edit]

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Featured Article Save Award for Great Fire of London[edit]

There is a Featured Article Save Award nomination at Wikipedia talk:Featured article review/Great Fire of London/archive2. Please join the discussion to recognize and celebrate editors who helped assure this article would retain its featured status. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 17:50, 29 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

SandyGeorgia, thanks for thinking of me, but I was forced into undertaking never to have anything to do with the FA system—not even to talk about it. Tony (talk) 22:49, 29 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I know :) Sad state of affairs. Just wanted you to know that, regardless of FAC, good stuff happens at FAR. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:52, 29 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

SandyGeorgia – Later this year (when there's some breathing space from work) I plan to renovate my existing language tutorials, and add to them: a second set of advanced editing exercises, and new tutorials on comma usage and listing technique. And I might (grits teeth) also tackle a few issues that non-native speakers have: one on the use of "the" and "a", for example. Tony (talk) 00:51, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Let me know … I am always removing also and however and subsequently. Bst, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:54, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Good work, SandyGeorgia. These old men who tell us you're not allowed to start a sentence with "But" or "So" ... really? Plain and simple makes better rhythm, I say! I've been at it editing scholastic/scientific research for so long that I've got a lot more ideas since I first developed those tutorials. And a lot of new articles are translated from other-language WPs, so we could be more inviting and save ourselves some trouble by offering tips and tutorials on what makes English weird to outsiders. Tony (talk) 02:35, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you're looking for real-wiki examples of comma fails, search my edit summaries for "comma splice". They're my mortal enemy, along with sentences like "At the shop he bought milk, eggs, bread, and paid with cash." Adrian J. Hunter^{(talk•contribs)} 03:31, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, they're everwhere—including among academics! List technique is never mentioned at school, or anwhere else. Tony (talk) 03:33, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Sweety Walia for deletion[edit]

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Season's Greetings[edit]

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January 2022 Women in Red[edit]

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Happy new era[edit]

Your friend Bishzilla and all her socks wish you a happy and healthy new Jurassic era! Bishonen | tålk 08:21, 31 December 2021 (UTC).[reply]

Thank you indeed, Bishzilla! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2022. Tony (talk) 09:29, 31 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Grammar at Héctor Herrera Cajas' article[edit]

Hello, Tony. How are you?

Could you review the grammar and the spelling of Herrera Cajas' article? I have fixed many mistakes since the Cambridge B1 handbook (you as a native speaker, of course, you know more). On the other hand, I ask you about it because you put that notice on August 17th, 2021, so I would like to finish this episode.

I'll look forward for your answer.

Carigval.97 (talk); 20:52, 5 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I've got covid and massive work pressure. Tony (talk) 00:22, 6 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

February with Women in Red[edit]

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March editathons[edit]

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A barnstar for your efforts[edit]

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This old edit[edit]

Hi. I just came across this edit of yours from 2020 Special:Diff/947883563, with the edit summary "Script-assisted fixes: per MOS:NUM, MOS:CAPS, MOS:LINK", that appear to broke all URLs on the page. Not sure if you or the script creator have been made aware, or if there are other affected pages and whether they have been fixed (this one wasn't), so letting you know. --Paul_012 (talk) 00:04, 12 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Paul. I think it's been fixed by other editors, but let me know if it hasn't. I've just fixed one of the subheadings, BTW. Tony (talk) 01:19, 12 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Always precious[edit]

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always. Thank you for constant quality work, polishing prose and content, and your interest in Bach - birthday tomorrow! - Prayer for Ukraine --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 20 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You're too kind, Gerda. And I'd forgotten about Bach's birthday. Yes! Tony (talk) 08:19, 20 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

April Editathons from Women in Red[edit]

Women in Red Apr 2022, Vol 8, Issue 4, Nos 214, 217, 226, 227, 228 Online events: New: Gender studies | French overseas territories New Contest (Apr/May/Jun): Translation contest Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman Other ways to participate: Encourage someone to become a WiR member this month by registering in the box at the top of our main page. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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May 2022 at Women in Red[edit]

Women in Red May 2022, Vol 8, Issue 5, Nos 214, 217, 227, 229, 230 Online events: New: Women in the Ancient World | British Overseas Territories Contest (Apr/May/Jun): Translation contest (second month) Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Wikimedia District of Columbia: 100 DC Women contest The Wikipedia Library: #1Lib1Ref Other ways to participate: Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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