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Remove discussion/talk pages from forum articles

I don't think that forum articles (project/content pages), such as Help Forum, Tech, Meta:Babel, and even this noticeboard, should have a discussion (talk) page, as is the case with an article I can't remember now (please let me know if you need me to do so). Michael21107 (talk) 18:31, 3 April 2026 (UTC)

I don’t see a problem by keeping those, even I'd say talk pages are always needed for these noticeboards. Cause the noticeboards can sometimes be semi-protected for excessive vandalism (see protection logs of this page). 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 18:56, 3 April 2026 (UTC)

But when a noticeboard is blocked, doesn't the talk page take the traffic from most of everyone that can't access it? Michael21107 (talk) 14:55, 4 April 2026 (UTC)

@Michael21107: This is correct. The talk page is frequently used for edit requests if the main forum page needs to be protected. EggRoll97 (talk) 15:52, 4 April 2026 (UTC)

I mean traffic that should, ideally, only be on the forum page. Michael21107 (talk) 10:46, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

The talk page is where to discuss meta-things, such as how to archive the board, what the scope of it is, etc. — xaosflux ^Talk 16:30, 4 April 2026 (UTC)

I understand that, but looking at the three examples I linked, that doesn't seem to be the case. I would at the very least propose a ''official'' notice there, which would properly explain their use. (Only Meta:Babel's talk has some notice, which, however, seems completely ineffective.) Michael21107 (talk) 10:50, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

Sure, go for it, it's a wiki. Project talk-pages are for discussing the project page itself, and for making edit-requests as needed. — xaosflux ^Talk 13:23, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

Do you know about any good templates for it? I'm not confident in creating one, and the only one I know about, Talk, has no effect. Michael21107 (talk) 15:44, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

You don't need a custom template, it's just a few pages. You could use {{Tmbox}} as a guide. None of this requires an administrator. — xaosflux ^Talk 18:15, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

Notice about a discussion about Ipbreason dropdowns

Please see Meta:Babel#MediaWiki:Ipbreason-dropdown and MediaWiki:Ipbreason-indef-dropdown, thanks. Codename Noreste (talk • contribs) 14:17, 7 April 2026 (UTC)

Report concerning User:Hackemate66

Hackemate66 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • GUC • CA) — Reasons: Vandalism Mathis B (talk) 16:57, 9 April 2026 (UTC)

It seems like this account only had one edit from April 7 (and no other edits). In this case, it is stale. Codename Noreste (talk • contribs) 17:01, 9 April 2026 (UTC)

They also has an edit on Commons that is vandalism as well, I think the account was clearly created to vandalize. Mathis B (talk) 20:34, 9 April 2026 (UTC)

Report concerning User:CallCenter11

CallCenter11 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • GUC • CA) — Reasons: Spam / spambot XReport --PieWriter (talk) 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

Blocked 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 04:07, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

 This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 04:07, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

Event Organizer rights for KeMang??

Global user: KeMang?? (talk • contribs • User rights • global contributions • CentralAuth • block log)

Reason for request: I have just submitted my application for the South African fellowship with Code for Africa (CfA) and the African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA), I need to have event organizer rights. Having served as a dedicated Wikipedian since 2017 and now a facilitator and trainer with a specialized focus on the Sesotho,Afrikaans and English languages. I am eager to contribute my expertise to your mission of monitoring and countering toxic narratives around climate change and LGBTQ+ issues.

My candidacy is built upon a solid foundation of regional activism and technical mentorship within the Wikimedia movement:

Sesotho Language Leadership & Facilitation: As a facilitator and trainer for the Sesotho language, I have consistently worked to bridge the digital gap for indigenous languages. I understand the nuances required to translate complex global concepts—such as climate resilience and gender identity—into Sesotho in a way that is culturally resonant yet technically accurate. My work ensures that underrepresented languages are not just "placeholders," but active hubs for reliable information. Regional Collaboration (AWA Botswana): My recent involvement with the Botswana User Group on the topic has provided me with a unique cross-border perspective on the challenges facing Southern African editors.

https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Code_For_Africa_and_Africa_Wikipedia_Alliance/AWA_Inclusion_Project_-_Candy_Khohliwe/home

This regional experience has sharpened my ability to foster collaboration across diverse communities and has given me a front-row seat to the African Wikipedian Alliance’s strategic goals, and it further expands to Lesotho and Eswatini with our formation of Lubombo-Maloti Usergroup.

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Lubombo-Maloti_Wikimedia_User_Group

Proven Track Record with Wikimedia South Africa (WMZA): Through my past volunteering on various Wikimedia South Africa programs and projects, I have gained deep insight into the South African wiki-ecosystem. I am familiar with the community-driven rigor required to sustain high-impact projects.

Criteria met:

• No active blocks: [Yes.]
• Global edits: [1,546]
• Additional Criteria: [Wikimedia South Africa Affiliate, Lubombo-Maloti Usegroup Co-founder.]

--KeMang?? (talk) 09:35, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

Done Granted. NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 10:35, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

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Report concerning User:微軟百科

微軟百科 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • GUC • CA) — Reasons: Long-term abuse XReport --Sakurase (talk) 17:21, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

Blocked 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 17:25, 10 April 2026 (UTC)

 This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 17:25, 10 April 2026 (UTC)