User talk:Chipmunkdavis

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Hi. Re your request for the paper on Oxyeleotris caeca, my French contact is still searching for it. In the meantime, he kindly but slightly randomly sent me the paper "Oxyeleotris colasi (Teleostei: Eleotridae), a new blind cave fish from Lengguru in West Papua, Indonesia". If you're interested, I can zap it over if you drop me an email? I note that Oxyeleotris colasi is a red link. I am not really a zoologist. Cheers, SunloungerFrog (talk) 15:53, 5 September 2025 (UTC) Reply

Hi @SunloungerFrog, thanks for looking into this. I think I found that paper on researchgate, so if it's that one then no need to email. They probably came across it as it is in the same journal, I think. O. caeca and O. colasi are likely convergent evolutions, possibly from the same related Oxyeleotris species. I think any frog surely has the power of a zoologist inside them? CMD (talk) 00:37, 6 September 2025 (UTC) Reply

It is indeed that paper. any frog surely has the power of a zoologist inside them Ha, maybe you're right and I should give it a go! Anyway, I'll let you know if there is any further movement on the O. Caeca paper. Cheers, SunloungerFrog (talk) 06:24, 7 September 2025 (UTC) Reply

I processed the past ~year of ANI threads to get the most commonly cited acronym'd pages. Here's the first several results:

 1146 WP:NOTHERE
 574 WP:CIR
 365 WP:OR
 348 WP:RS
 318 WP:AGF
 283 WP:NPA
 281 WP:BATTLEGROUND
 268 WP:BOOMERANG
 263 WP:BLP
 255 WP:IDHT
 243 WP:ASPERSIONS
 239 WP:OWN
 233 WP:NPOV
 200 WP:AIV
 198 WP:V
 194 WP:CIVIL
 192 WP:BRD
 188 WP:3RR
 172 WP:SPI
 162 WP:ANI
 160 WP:COI
 158 WP:SYNTH
 120 WP:ONUS
 118 WP:SPA
 110 WP:ROPE

WP:IAR appeared at rank 78 with 41 mentions (plus 3 as WP:IGNORE) and WP:GNG appeared at rank 60 with 51 mentions. Some caveats for this are that this counts, for example, wp:competence and wp:cir as different. It only counts actual links. And I used an extremely simple regex that tried to not include acronyms that "shouldn't count", like linking to a discussion that has an acronym in the title. A parser would be much better. But I guess it's good enough for a first approximation. closhund /talk/ 09:23, 7 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Fantastic work @Closhund. The caveat about counting links to the same page differently is a benefit given the question at hand, which is what a user might see the most. A new user would likely not know wp:competence and wp:cir lead to the same place for example. Understandable that CIVIL is higher than CIV. The environment of AN/I definitely showing through in those top ones. CMD (talk) 09:33, 7 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello and good evening. I would like to inquire about the upcoming Anniversary event in Quezon City. IapetusCallistus (talk) 13:44, 8 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi @IapetusCallistus, what would you like to inquire about? CMD (talk) 13:55, 8 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

I would like to inquire about the fare reimbursement in case we want to attend the even in QC. IapetusCallistus (talk) 14:29, 8 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi @IapetusCallistus, as this question will involve personal information, please use one of the contact options listed at meta:Event:Wikipedia 25/Manila#Safety. Best, CMD (talk) 14:40, 8 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Good morning @Chipmunkdavis, please can you help me create a dedicated Wikipedia Article about "Benjamin Angeles"? He is known as a Filipino Singer-songwriter on google search. Please help me. Thank you! ~2026-25403 (talk) 02:53, 9 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi @~2026-25403, does Benjamin Angeles have coverage in sources such as newspapers? If there are at least 3 in depth profiles or something like that, that makes it much easier to make an article. CMD (talk) 03:25, 9 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks for the event earlier Chipmunkdavis. I'm the fur-suiter earlier. I hope you got home safely. IapetusCallistus (talk) 15:09, 18 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks for attending @IapetusCallistus. Hope to see you again before the next 25th anniversary. CMD (talk) 15:59, 18 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

There is an RfC that you may be interested in per your prior comments on the topic at Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals) §RfC: Merging merge discussions with AfD. voorts (talk/contributions) 19:04, 19 January 2026 (UTC) Reply

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Hi Chipmunkdavis! As mentioned at WT:GAN#Questionable review?, I find the competence of the GAN reviewer to be somewhat questionable. Since I am planning to promote the article to FA, I was hoping to receive constructive feedback during the GAN stage to improve the article before submitting it for further reviews, and the current situation concerns and worries me deeply. I am not sure what to do at this point. Should I ask for a third opinion, or is there anything I can do to help Roblox navigate the GAN process properly? I look forward to your advice and thank you very much! —👑 PRINCE of EREBOR 📜 14:56, 18 February 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi, I left a message on their talkpage earlier today, the best thing to do for them is give advice over time. Regarding preparing for FA, your process is understandable, but I would move on to a WP:PR where you reach out to relevant active WikiProjects and perhaps FA mentors. That process can elicit much more specific advice regarding what is needed for FAC. CMD (talk) 15:45, 18 February 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thank you so much for reaching out to Roblox and discussing the issue with them! Yes, I will definitely submit the article for PR later, but since in my previous GA reviews, all the reviewers were very meticulous and provided a lot of constructive feedback that helped me improve the articles, and I originally thought I could benefit from their input again as I prepare for my potential first FA. I have left some advice for Roblox and will try to guide him through the GAN, but if any issues arise, would you mind providing a fresh pair of eyes or a third opinion? Many thanks!! —👑 PRINCE of EREBOR 📜 04:38, 19 February 2026 (UTC) Reply

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Thank you for helping ground discussions in relevant policies and sourcing considerations. I appreciate you taking the time to link guidelines and explain the reasoning behind concerns. This type of educational-approach helps uplift members of the community.

Redirecting debates between editors toward concrete issues like sourcing expectations makes it much easier for editors like myself to understand how to improve contributions. Your approach is a great example of keeping discussions constructive, respectful, and policy-driven.

Thanks again, keep up the great work! Jpstrommen95 (talk) 04:25, 11 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thank you for the sentiment Jpstrommen95, contributing to English Wikipedia can be tricky at times but at its core a generally being open and collaborative gets you a lot of the way there. CMD (talk) 05:31, 11 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

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There is plenty of time remaining to meet the goal of 26 new articles representing each letter of the alphabet, to be made in the year 2026. Let me know if you're looking for ideas. Cheers! BD2412 T 00:34, 16 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

I think you have a good article contender nearly as is. You should nominate it!

Kingsmasher678 (talk) 00:37, 17 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks @Kingsmasher678, I appreciate it. I think it's my first proper cave article, aside from Asphendou Cave petroglyphs which is less on the cave and more on the petroglyphs. I don't tend to go the GAN route often, but if I do is there a model cave article you'd recommend as an example? CMD (talk) 05:07, 17 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

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Just a head's up that I've referred to you by name in my evidence filing here: . Sorry for not saying anything earlier. It just occurred to me that you wouldn't have received a notification, because the post isn't signed. -- asilvering (talk) 19:41, 26 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks @Asilvering, I did not get pinged and have not been following the case. Looking over it now, I don't think I have anything that would substantially add to what others have already written. I have no issue with your mention of my posts. CMD (talk) 05:03, 27 March 2026 (UTC) Reply

Linking the word 'here' (on top of your user page) leads to mysterious behaviour for those with screen readers. Could you change it to a more descriptive link (Like 'Leave me a new message')? Thanks! —Femke 🐦 (talk) 15:07, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi Femke, do you mean Template:User new message? That is a template that hasn't changed since the ancient days of 2005. Assuming Template:Talk header and the WP:Teahouse have it right in linking the whole sentence, I've added a custom button which I hope avoids the mysterious behaviour. CMD (talk) 17:35, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

I didn't realise it was a template. Fixed now! —Femke 🐦 (talk) 17:43, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

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I agree that it can be shortened by history and could be regarded as an extension of 'Colony of Singapore'. But I think it can be developed as independent article, because there are numerous other examples like Dominion of Fiji or State of Malta. Although it was 4-year- entity, I think we can make some cooperation with other users from Singapore and Malaysia to improve articles about State of Singapore and Singapore in Malaysia. NZ Bunnies (talk) 04:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

Please keep the exiting discussion together. It's always possible to say an article could be developed, but this one has not been. Splitting a tiny article into two tiny articles only removes context from readers. CMD (talk) 05:45, 28 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

I agree with your view, and I would take that advise. You want to say it is too early to split the article, because contents of 'Colony of Singapore' itself hasn't enough volume. I'll try to start the work right now. Thank you for your reply. I think I know what I should do next. NZ Bunnies (talk) 09:51, 28 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

It's not just about being early, how does it help a reader? The current article covers a coherent historical period. Before a split, it shoudl be clear how the new articles would help reader understanding. CMD (talk) 10:26, 28 April 2026 (UTC) Reply

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Hey Chipmunkdavis, it's almost that time again! The Developing Countries WikiContest will be returning for its third year, and the coordinator team is looking for experienced content contributors willing to volunteer. The coordinators are responsible for keeping the contest running and its pages‍—‌including participants' submissions, the points leaderboard, and the list of eligible articles‍—‌updated.

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Hi, I noticed you personal attack in the edit summary at Climate Change: "Rv series of personal attacks necroing old discussion" I also noticed you failed to delete AndyTheGrump's personal attacks. Care to explain your double standard?~2026-33331-23 (talk) 17:59, 4 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello, this is an unusual first edit. If you are related to other TAs, it would be helpful if you create an account. That edit summary contains no personal attacks. I'm unaware of AndyTheGrump reentering a month-old discussion solely to castigate other editors, but if they did it would also not be an advisable practice. CMD (talk) 01:51, 5 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

I see, you are just an atheist that does not believe in right and wrong or a just God that will hold you to account. In fact resort to a double standard your red and herring and attempt to change the subject is indeed telling of your dishonest internal state. Just a fact. ~2026-33540-03 (talk) 00:54, 6 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

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Excuse why write Faiyen as communist or radical but they are liberal democracy aren’t they? ~2026-35848-16 (talk) 15:23, 19 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello, I don't know why the other anonymous editor wrote Faiyen were communist, but whether attributing the group as communist or as liberal democratic, WP:Reliable sources explaining these attributes would be helpful. CMD (talk) 16:06, 19 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi, i got informed that you wanted to bring the Timor-Leste article to GA or FA. I would like to inform you that on deWP the autor de:Benutzer:J. Patrick Fischer, loves the country and can likely help you to make it easily to your desired goal. The Other Karma (talk) 17:39, 22 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thank you, I am familiar with their work. CMD (talk) 18:59, 22 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

I was happy to see your name appear at RfA this morning. Good luck! Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 14:00, 23 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thank you Eddie891, it has a reputation so your kind words are appreciated. CMD (talk) 14:12, 23 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

I'm sure you have already gotten this advice from wiser heads than mine, but the best thing you can do is not check in on it too much, and leave the drama to other invested users. You've got a lot of people in your corner, so hopefully things go smoothly. If I could have an easy RfA (almost six years ago now somehow), you certainly deserve one! All the best, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 18:34, 23 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Speaking of 5-year protections, any comments on Soleil Moon Frye? It was repeatedly vandalized by IPs who didn't believe that a daughter could be named Jagger Joseph. The protection lapsed a while back with no resumption of vandalism, but I just wanted to follow up without actually making it a question you felt you had to answer. SarekOfVulcan (talk) 18:28, 23 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

@SarekOfVulcan Weird, just a couple of days ago I was watching a video where Punky Brewster was mentioned, and now this question appears. Maybe Punky Brewster is always being discussed near me and I just haven't noticed it until now? As to the situation, with the caveat I don't know too much about the topic, that seems to have been a successful unprotection in that it was followed by IP edits which at a quick spot check look well-intentioned. CMD (talk) 07:03, 24 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello there, Chipmunkdavis, I have closed your request for adminship as successful. Well done for securing a unanimously-supported result and for your place on WP:RFX200. That's a gargantuan level of trust the community has placed in you!

As always, the administrators' reading list is worth reading and the new admin help pages are most certainly available if you feel that you might require some practice with the tools in a safe environment prior to applying them elsewhere on the project. And there are plenty of fellow admins to ask for help from if you require it. Good luck! Acalamari 10:15, 30 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks Acalamari, for the action and the kind words. I'm sure practice rooms will be of great use. CMD (talk) 10:42, 30 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congratulation on passing. Good luck. --NYC Guru (talk) 11:35, 30 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congratulations, CMD! It was a pleasure to run Sciuridae week along with you. I'm really excited to see what you get up to with some more tools in hand! —TechnoSquirrel69 (talk) 15:56, 30 June 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congratulations to both @Chipmunkdavis and @TechnoSquirrel69! Sciuridae week indeed! Guettarda (talk) 14:53, 2 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congratulations on a successful RfA. I hope you have much success. In solidarity Dafootballguy Want to talk? 23:54, 2 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congratulations. Having seen you around and perhaps having interacted a few times over the years, I regret not seeing the recent RfAs and not adding my name to the supporters. Donner60 (talk) 22:18, 13 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks MPGuy2824, a good movie to have around. CMD (talk) 06:02, 1 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Congrats, CMD. I don't imagine you'll need any help, but if you have any questions feel free to add me to the list of people you can ask. Girth Summit _(blether) 14:14, 2 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Alright, now all we need is the admin baton from Reconrabbit to complete the kit! (: Rotideypoc41352 (talk · contribs) 16:54, 2 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks Reconrabbit, seems rude to receive something and then get rid of it immediately but it is what it is. CMD (talk) 01:10, 3 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Thanks, have not heard this phrase before. A more compelling call to action than "use it or lose it". I will keep it in mind. CMD (talk) 01:59, 7 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

just seeing the admin thing now... Congrats.... Hopefully you remain a content editor don't get involved in too much Wiki drama...lol. Moxy 🍁 21:48, 10 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi Chipmunkdavis, I'm working to update content on the Group-IB article. I see that you are involved in WP:Singapore, and since the company relocated to Singapore in 2019, I'm hoping you'll be interested in this edit request: Talk:Group-IB#Updates_to_page.

The request didn't draw any objections, so I went ahead and made the edits myself. They were then reverted, and I now understand that direct edits by an editor with a conflict of interest are not allowed. Would you be willing to review the request and update the article? Thank you, DL02042024 (talk) 09:03, 14 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

I have reactivated the edit request template, so the edit is now back in the queue. CMD (talk) 23:40, 17 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello Chipmunkdavis,

Thank you very much for reviewing my edit request on Talk: Egypt. I am positive the lead paragraph can do better than its current form. I would appreciate it if you could let me know what’s needed to finalize this edit. Thank you. Pyramidslover (talk) 20:24, 17 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi @Pyramidslover, I believe the feedback I gave on Talk:Egypt remains relevant. More broadly, the history parts of the lead need to be contracted, so the expansion is heading in the wrong direction. The addition about Egyptian Arabic is unsourced, not in the article, and unclear in meaning. CMD (talk) 23:41, 17 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

The Egyptian Arabic is mentioned in the infobox of the article. Why is adding certain information about history considered a wrong direction, please explain? The added phrases are summarized and must be mentioned in my point of view. Pyramidslover (talk) 09:14, 18 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

The lead as it stands is more than half history, taking away significant space from covering the existing country. CMD (talk) 09:29, 18 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Yes, you're right. However, I'm certain that when discussing ancient Egypt, we should refer to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. The same applies to medieval history. I was simply careful to add the headings I noticed were missing. Pyramidslover (talk) 09:39, 18 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hello Chipmunkdavis, I’ve summarized the additions again, with some corrections. Please review. Thank you Pyramidslover (talk) 01:05, 21 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Please provide feedback, and comments (if any) to help me finalize the edits. Thank you. Pyramidslover (talk) 01:08, 21 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

I have already provided my feedback on this. CMD (talk) 01:40, 21 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Yes, I know, I edited the proposed edits after your comments. Please review them in the comments. Thanks Pyramidslover (talk) 09:54, 22 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

I replied there that the lead was not the place to add new information and sources. I mentioned above that the Egyptian Arabic sentence is added and unsourced. I have also noted that the history portion needs contracting, not expanding. I'm not sure what you are asking me to review anew given these comments would still apply to the new version. CMD (talk) 13:48, 22 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

The Egyptian Arabic is already mentioned in the article's infobox as the national language. As for contracting, I’ve actually tried to do this before in a previous version and was also rejected. If you agree to delete excessive text, I can propose the version I did before. Please advise. Thanks Pyramidslover (talk) 05:26, 23 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Article infoboxes are not WP:Reliable sources. I don't have unilateral power over the article, I responded to an edit request. I'm not familiar with your previous proposals, but Ssometimes changes are accepted by others, sometimes they are not. This happens all the time, it's not something to worry too much about. CMD (talk) 06:48, 23 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

This user has a history of owning the article Guards (Singapore Army) and has been trying to defend it against me ever since I reverted them once for making unsourced additions

I'd appreciate it if you could block them; they went on a hiatus following their one-month block for edit-warring and have recently returned to continue owning the article (they also committed mass-revert vandalism against me; see User talk:Robertsky §Before I get myself reblocked...) Whyiseverythingalreadyused (t · c · he/him) 03:19, 28 July 2026 (UTC) Reply

Hi Whyiseverythingalreadyused, I would strongly advise you to explain the reasons behind your edits on Talk:Guards (Singapore Army). If you do, hopefully Exsap will be also engage there, and other editors may be able to weigh in. CMD (talk) 06:19, 28 July 2026 (UTC) Reply