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Your GA nomination of Theresienstadt concentration camp
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Your GA nomination of Ivanhorod Einsatzgruppen photograph
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- @Renata: Thanks for your review. I really appreciate it. Catrìona (talk) 23:53, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
Move review: Paradisus Judaeorum
(sent out exact copy to all AfD participants - apologize if you are aware) Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Heaven for the nobles, Purgatory for the townspeople, Hell for the peasants, and Paradise for the Jews which you were involved in is in discussion at Wikipedia:Move review/Log/2018 December. Input there is welcome.Icewhiz (talk) 07:12, 10 December 2018 (UTC)
Take part in a survey
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Review of 1745 Rising
Can you have a look and let me know if you have Comments on the changes made following your review. Thanks! Robinvp11 (talk) 18:31, 13 December 2018 (UTC)
Deletion discussion about Wikipedia coverage of firearms
Hello, Catrìona,
I wanted to let you know that there's a discussion about whether Wikipedia coverage of firearms should be deleted. Your comments are welcome at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Wikipedia coverage of firearms .
If you're new to the process, articles for deletion is a group discussion (not a vote!) that usually lasts seven days. If you need it, there is a guide on how to contribute. Last but not least, you are highly encouraged to continue improving the article; just be sure not to remove the tag about the deletion nomination from the top.
Thanks,
Slatersteven (talk) 12:24, 14 December 2018 (UTC)
- I raised concerns on the (now-deleted talk page) about mentioning and wikilinking users by name, but I don't think Catrìona intended it as an attack page in any way. --Pudeo (talk) 00:25, 16 December 2018 (UTC)
NPR Newsletter No.16 15 December 2018
Hello Buidhe/Archives,
- Reviewer of the Year
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This year's award for the Reviewer of the Year goes to Onel5969. Around on Wikipedia since 2011, their staggering number of 26,554 reviews over the past twelve months makes them, together with an additional total of 275,285 edits, one of Wikipedia's most prolific users.
- Thanks are also extended for their work to JTtheOG (15,059 reviews), Boleyn (12,760 reviews), Cwmhiraeth (9,001 reviews), Semmendinger (8,440 reviews), PRehse (8,092 reviews), Arthistorian1977 (5,306 reviews), Abishe (4,153 reviews), Barkeep49 (4,016 reviews), and Elmidae (3,615 reviews).
Cwmhiraeth, Semmendinger, Barkeep49, and Elmidae have been New Page Reviewers for less than a year — Barkeep49 for only seven months, while Boleyn, with an edit count of 250,000 since she joined Wikipedia in 2008, has been a bastion of New Page Patrol for many years.
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Voting now open for "Military historian of the year" and "Military history newcomer of the year" awards
Voting for our annual Military historian of the year and Military history newcomer of the year awards is open until 23:59 (GMT) on 30 December 2018. Why don't you vote for the editors who you believe have made a real difference to Wikipedia's coverage of military history in 2018? MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:16, 16 December 2018 (UTC)
Do you know how to do that star thing?
I've never given an editor a star and don't know how the system works but I wanted to give you props for your edit here.[[1]] Thank you, Springee (talk) 19:04, 14 December 2018 (UTC)
BTW, your comments are a reminder to myself and others why AGF is so important. As one who was involved it's easy to assume POV push etc in such articles and reply with low level or even open hostility. Your responses to comments etc makes it clear that we don't always have the same base information and thus we shouldn't assume the other editor is pushing vs just writing what seems apparent to them. I'm saying this because I initially read your work with a cynical eye. I'm happy to see my cynicism was unfounded. Springee (talk) 19:09, 14 December 2018 (UTC)
Catrìona, your work with this article has been diligent and gracious. Mountains of respect. All the best, Clayoquot (talk | contribs) 20:14, 14 December 2018 (UTC)
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The Barnstar of Integrity | |
You made a good faith effort to create a new article. When others questioned this you were open to their ideas and concerns to the point you were willing to withdraw your own work. I think diligent and gracious is an excellent summary of the way you handled this. Springee (talk) 01:45, 17 December 2018 (UTC) |
Daddy's Roommate
Thanks for taking a look at the article! I'll try and get this fixed up - this will make for an excellent WikiCup project! Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 14:32, 18 December 2018 (UTC)
Happy "whatever floats your boat"!
G'day Catrìona, just wanted to wish you happy Xmas and New Year, or whatever other holiday floats your boat. You have been a revelation this year in the Milhist space, and I have greatly appreciated your work on Holocaust-related articles. Have a good one! Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 08:53, 19 December 2018 (UTC)
Some baklava for you!
For all of the good work you do. E.M.Gregory (talk) 13:14, 20 December 2018 (UTC) |
I agree, keep up the good work and congrats on your nom as to: "Military history newcomer of the year for 2018". Kierzek (talk) 20:06, 21 December 2018 (UTC)
Happy Holidays
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Best wishes for this holiday season! Thank you for your Wiki contributions in 2018. May 2019 be prosperous and joyful. --K.e.coffman (talk) 22:38, 21 December 2018 (UTC)
Noël ~ καλά Χριστούγεννα ~ З Калядамі ~ חנוכה שמח ~ Gott nytt år! |
Holidays!
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May a serene and snowy Christmas and New Years' await you. –♠Vami_IV†♠ 01:35, 22 December 2018 (UTC) |
Thanks for reviewing the page, I will work more for that, however one more draft draft:Areeba Habib is my submission. Will you please check is this draft is ok or not. Geo To Aisay (talk) 17:19, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
- @Geo To Aisay: It seems like Habib is independently notable from the show. However, currently I can't promote the draft because it would overwrite a redirect to the show. I've nominated the redirect for deletion, and if it gets deleted I will promote the draft. Thanks for your contributions! Catrìona (talk) 17:57, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
- Allright, Thank You. I will wait till then. Geo To Aisay (talk) 18:29, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Slovak, cast off your parasite
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Your GA nomination of Slovak, cast off your parasite
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Your GA nomination of Jozef Tiso's speech in Holič
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Thank You
[[ping|Catriona}}Thank you for moving the article.One favor could you change the name from John Ferrar (settler) to John Ferrar Deputy Governor (VVirginia Company) he was never a settler,hs visited Virginia but never stayed and he died in London. He was appointed Deputy Governor and Deputy Treasurer, Old article was named John Ferrar, Deputy Treasurer (Virginia Company)Isthat OK?Oldperson (talk) 21:24, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
Many Thanks
@Catriona: Many thanks and a great redo on John Ferrar. Much cleaner. Would it be inappropriate to make a mention in the first heading along the lines of Not to be confused with John Ferrar the elder of Lonson, Esquire father of {{William Farrar(settler|Councillor William Farrar]].
There is a reason for that. A major error was made in the 18th Century by erstwhile genealogists who thought that William the Settler was a brother of Nicholas Ferrar the elder, father of {{Nicholas Ferrar]] because of the existence of a letter in the Records of the Virginia Company, #696 which is not linkable. This William, an attorney, set sail from London to Virginia on a information gathering mission and never returned. It is not known if he died on the way to or from Virginia. This has resulted in unfortunate circumstances like a "cousin" naming his son Nicholas. And to this day, that belief is scattered all over the internet, even though the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, amongst others, have since corrected the idea (originally perpetrated nationally by the same). I know the purpose of WP is not to set the record straight, But a one line sentence might helpful to others seeking information, which is what WP is regularly and routinely used for. What do you think?Oldperson (talk) 22:07, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
- @Oldperson: It depends on whether the other person is notable. If they're not notable, there shouldn't be a hatnote. If they are notable, then the hatnote is usually only helpful if the other article exists. Catrìona (talk) 22:49, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
- @Catriona: That's right. I forgot all about that. I tried to put a hatnote on the John Ferrar page but there is something wrong with my syntaxOldperson (talk) 23:24, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
Seasonal Greetings
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Your GA nomination of Topoľčany pogrom
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Cardano pre review
@Catrìona:, Thank you for your review. I took your advice on refbombing and deleted and reorded the references. Is this ok for now? Please reply on this Cardano talk page so everybody can see. Best regards, --FlippyFlink (talk) 09:55, 27 December 2018 (UTC)
- @FlippyFlink: I don't know enough about cryptocurrency to assess notability; I was just noting a common mistake that makes it very difficult to review AfC submissions. I suggest you put it back in the reviewing queue, so that a more knowledgeable editor can assess notability. Catrìona (talk) 17:09, 27 December 2018 (UTC)
- Hi Catrìona, no problem. Thnx for the quick reply. --FlippyFlink (talk) 22:59, 27 December 2018 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933–1945
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Your GA nomination of Stefan Baretzki
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Shoah, Claude Lanzmann
Howdy. If you haven't already watched it, Claude Lanzmann's 1985 film Shoah and the accompanying book (Shoah: An Oral History) would probably be useful to you. The film deals chiefly with the Shoah in Poland and has interviews of victims, perpetrators and eyewitnesses. Rudolf Vrba mentions Freddy Hirsch by name no less than eight times. The film is around 9.5 hours in length, though, so you'll have to clear some time on your calendar to watch it all. Here are "Eras" One and Two on YouTube. Best wishes and continued fortune. –♠Vami_IV†♠ 14:42, 28 December 2018 (UTC)
- @Vami IV: Tks for the recommendation. I have never seen it, but maybe I should. So many things, so little time... Catrìona (talk) 07:14, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
Gennaro Brooks-Church
Thank you for your assistance with this submission. We feared there was another attempt at publishing an article about Mr. Brroks-Church, but I gather there is not based on your comments. I have many more sources and notoriety for the subject and will bolster soon. THanks again and nice to work with you! Jay Bestille (talk) 21:41, 28 December 2018 (UTC)
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2018 Military History Newcomer of the Year
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2018 Military History Newcomer of the Year | |
As voted by your peers within the Military history WikiProject, I hereby award you the WikiProject Barnstar for being nominated for the 2018 Military History Newcomer of the Year Award. Congratulations, and thank you for your efforts in 2018. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 01:26, 31 December 2018 (UTC) |
- Congratulations - well deserved! Chetsford (talk) 07:57, 31 December 2018 (UTC)
Question
Is User:Catrìona the same as User:Buidhe? Because I just gave you both credit on Template:Did you know nominations/Slovak, cast off your parasite!. Yoninah (talk) 23:41, 3 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: Yes, I changed my username because it was getting annoying that others were pinging Catriona by accident. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 23:52, 3 January 2019 (UTC)
- I think that was a good idea. I'll adjust the DYK credits. Best, Yoninah (talk) 12:09, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
Request on 01:04:15, 4 January 2019 for assistance on AfC submission by ControlSee
- ControlSee (talk · contribs)
Hi, I see that you have not accepted my article on All These Creatures, citing that the references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. However this submission includes the same and more references of the previous Palme d'Or winning films of previous years. For example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Gentle_Night
Can you please tell me why this article is deemed not worthy of wikipedia and previous Cannes short film winners are? Especially as this article contains the same references they do?
Thanks
ControlSee (talk) 01:04, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
- @ControlSee: Other stuff exists is not considered a good argument for notability. The problem is that you have not given references for this film that are a) independent, b) reliable, and c) have significant coverage of the subject. The best place to look is for reviews in independent publications. If these don't exist, the film is not notable. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 01:09, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
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2018 Year in Review
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The WikiChevrons | |
For your work on Working Group (resistance organization) you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons. Congrats! TomStar81 (Talk) 19:41, 4 January 2019 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
For your work on Working Group (resistance organization) you are hereby awarded The Epic Barnstar. Congrats! TomStar81 (Talk) 19:41, 4 January 2019 (UTC) |
- @TomStar81: Thank you! buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 21:11, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
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Madueke
It appears that you and I both reviewed the resubmission on Mark Okoye and rejected the submission at the same time and reported the sockpuppetry at the same time. Robert McClenon (talk) 02:48, 5 January 2019 (UTC)
Name change
Hi Bhuide
Happy New Year. I was looking at the review of MX's GAN and thinking that this Bhuide editor is a cheeky monkey - they seem to be taking claim for some of Catrìona's articles. All is revealed. Would that be Scots Gaelic? As in Beinn Bhuide and Meall Buidhe? Gog the Mild (talk) 04:10, 5 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Gog the Mild: Yes, yes, and yes (although Catrìona is also a Gaelic name). I changed my username because people were pinging User:Catriona by accident. "Buidhe" is Scottish Gaelic for "yellow", so it shows up in place names, either Buidhe or Bhuidhe depending on whether the previous word is masculine or feminine. It also has an association with luck, and who doesn't need more of that? Anyway—have a great 2019. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 04:29, 5 January 2019 (UTC)
- Good. Nice choice. (I have fond memories of both of my trips up Meall Bhuidhe; and more mixed ones about Beinn Bhuidhe, where it all got a bit "interesting".) I didn't realise that it was associated with luck; and had never understood why there is sometimes an h and sometimes not; my lesson for today. Gog the Mild (talk) 00:41, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
- (talk page watcher)Tá sí an buíocán uibhe anois :) ——SerialNumber54129 15:22, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Serial Number 54129: Abair smuain neònach a tha sin... buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 20:41, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
- (talk page watcher)Tá sí an buíocán uibhe anois :) ——SerialNumber54129 15:22, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
- Good. Nice choice. (I have fond memories of both of my trips up Meall Bhuidhe; and more mixed ones about Beinn Bhuidhe, where it all got a bit "interesting".) I didn't realise that it was associated with luck; and had never understood why there is sometimes an h and sometimes not; my lesson for today. Gog the Mild (talk) 00:41, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
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Oswald Boelcke RFC
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Hello Buidhe. Your account has been granted the "filemover" user right, either following a request for it or due to a clear need for the ability to move files. Please take a moment to review Wikipedia:File mover for more information on this user right and under what circumstances it is okay to move files. When you move a file please remember to update any links to the new name as well! If you do not want the file mover right anymore, just let me know, and I'll remove it. Thank you, and happy editing! TonyBallioni (talk) 17:00, 7 January 2019 (UTC)
Buidhe, I was wondering whether you would be willing to return to your review here, even though it's been several months. The article was renamed in the interim, and new hooks proposed to reflect the new name. Mifter, who had reviewed in the interim, has not returned after the previous ping (and has yet to edit this year). Thanks, and Happy New Year. BlueMoonset (talk) 14:07, 8 January 2019 (UTC)
Request for deletion
Hello, thank for you reviewing Draft:Aquaman (soundtrack). Could you delete the page if possible? Someone has already created the article at Aquaman (soundtrack). I just feel it ain't right being there and not deleted, thanks and apologies. Nwyde (talk) 23:38, 9 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Nwyde: I'm not an administrator, so I can't delete the article, but I did request its deletion. In the future, you can request deletion of your own articles using speedy deletion—articles can be speedily deleted by author request. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 23:43, 9 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Buidhe: Oh okay, Thanks a lot! Nwyde (talk) 01:26, 10 January 2019 (UTC)
Done! – Athaenara ✉ 03:53, 10 January 2019 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Karl Plagge
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I realized quickly after starting the draft that she wouldn’t meet GNG but didn’t want to just abandon it like that. But she does meet NMODEL, and lately around here “some” people seem with dogged stubbornness seem to believe, especially over at the current AfD that I nominated for Kätlin Aas who has absolutely no independent reliable sources, no significant coverage, and not even routine coverage, that if a model meets NMODEL then she doesn’t have to meet GNG. So, given the circumstances, what should I do? An RfC? Trillfendi (talk) 02:27, 12 January 2019 (UTC)
- Trillfendi Hmm. I always thought that GNG outweighed the subject specific guidelines. However, if NMODEL is too loose and letting cases like this through, then an RfC to tighten this would be in order. There's no use in permastubs, and, imho, one can't write a good article from only one substantial source. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 02:34, 12 January 2019 (UTC)
- Buidhe That is exactly what I’ve been trying to say to them this whole time. In trying to bring this info up to them and do an RfC over that other article (and in case the “feds” are watching, I’m not in any way shape or form trying to canvass you for that AfD or anything related to it. Seriously. I’m just letting you know that I took your opinion into account) the narrative has become that I’m “seething” about the article being declined (obviously I knew the article was gonna get declined for the very reason you said), for giving numerous examples of comments by other administrators that GNG > NMODEL and somehow it’s “inappropriate” for me to do an RfC during AfD, and that I’m mad things aren’t “going my way”. If trying to make them see that NMODEL isn’t exempt from GNG isn’t going my way then they’re right on that. But I’m also trying to get some type of clarity on if that article is kept, should that standard be applied to every single model article. I trust administrators opinions more than anyone else’s and I’m going off what I’ve been told for years. Trillfendi (talk) 05:06, 14 January 2019 (UTC)
DYK for Theresienstadt Ghetto
On 17 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Theresienstadt Ghetto, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Nazi authorities promoted Theresienstadt Ghetto (caricature shown) as a "spa town" and "retirement settlement" for Jews? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Theresienstadt Ghetto), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:01, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
Theresienstadt Ghetto
Hi Buidhe, thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia; I found this an interesting article. I notice you reverted my edits, but don't fully understand your comments. The logic for my changes was:
- "beautification" is not a great translation of "Verschönerung" in this context. The Nazis implemented a 'clean up' both in the literal sense and metaphorical senses. I accept there may be a better word than either of those.
- "Prominent" in the middle of a sentence should not be capitalised. If its a quotation, there should be a citation.
- "superior quarters" is an odd turn of phrase in English. We don't generally talk about living in quarters (unless someone is in the Forces) and "superior" makes it sound as if their original accommodation was actually pretty good, which it clearly wasn't. Bermicourt (talk) 21:18, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Bermicourt: I'm glad you liked the article! I am a major contributor and got it to GA status.
- I don't know enough German to say what the correct translation for "Verschönerung" is. However, in the context of Theresienstadt it is typically translated as "beautification" in English language sources. See, for example [2][3][4]
- Likewise, in sources discussing Theresienstadt the "Prominent" prisoners are typically capitalized. However, after checking more sources it seems they differ, so I don't mind if you make the change so long as you apply it to the entire article so it's internally consistent.
- I would that the third change you suggested is an improvement. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 05:11, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- Cool - well done. I must get some of mine to GA status some time. About "beautification": if the sources widely use it, then that's fine. It's really quite a literal translation, though, and doesn't IMHO take the context into account. But hey ho. Re "Prominent", I guess it depends on whether it's part of a fuller phrase i.e. "Prominent Jews" used in the sources, in which case the "" may need to be around both words. Finally, I think you've missed a word out because I can't tell whether you agree that the third change is an improvement or not! Thanks for being understanding. Bermicourt (talk) 09:34, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Bermicourt: Sorry, the third one should read "I would agree...". buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 09:41, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Bermicourt: I'm glad you liked the article! I am a major contributor and got it to GA status.
- Probably trivial, but "beautification" is what Herman Wouk uses in War and Remembrance. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 10:38, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
Hartmann
The contributors must have a chance for a final say. Coffmann must not be allowed to make a decision based on his own opinions and assumptions. Dapi89 (talk) 10:14, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- @Dapi89: Actually, K.e.coffman followed the procedures of Wikipedia:Good article reassessment correctly. If you disagree with the close, either renominate it or ask at WP:Good article help. buidhe (formerly Catrìona) 10:18, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
- No, Coffmann didn't. The concerns were satisfied and he had no support for the latest remarks. Worst still there was no time given to address them. Dapi89 (talk) 10:20, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
The candle in the dark award
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It gives me great pleasure to award you this barnstar in recognition of the large amount of high quality content you have generated for difficult topics which were in need of an authoritative treatment. Long may you continue to shed light in neglected corners. Gog the Mild (talk) 21:09, 18 January 2019 (UTC) |
The "How do you do it?" award
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Please accept this barnstar as a token of appreciation of the number of reviews of others' work you have carried out. It is appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 21:09, 18 January 2019 (UTC) |
- @Gog the Mild: Wow! I really appreciate it. buidhe 21:19, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of The Holocaust in Slovakia
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Your GA nomination of The Holocaust in Slovakia
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Your GA nomination of Kaufering concentration camp complex
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Your GA nomination of Flossenbürg concentration camp
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Your GA nomination of Flossenbürg concentration camp
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- @Ed!: I am extremely impressed by your ability to do so many reviews in a short time. I will try to keep up. :) Thanks! buidhe 16:45, 19 January 2019 (UTC)
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Your GA nomination of Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933–1945
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DYK for The Holocaust in Slovakia
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PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:02, 24 January 2019 (UTC)
GAR for Molders
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Legacypac (talk) 13:06, 26 January 2019 (UTC)- (talk page watcher) Why was this submitted to AfC? @Legacypac:, Buidhe is autopatrolled. ——SerialNumber54129 13:13, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
- I found it Pending G13 and used the AfC tools to check for copyvio etc before sending to mainspace. System posted a note here by default. Legacypac (talk) 13:17, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
- Makes sense, no problem. Although—I think it was unfinished? There's a lot of empty sections. ——SerialNumber54129 13:22, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
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Your GA nomination of Kaufering concentration camp complex
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Your GA nomination of Karl Plagge
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