User talk:Ben the Bos

Please use clearer language

You wrote in an edit summary that you had added a link to somebody's wiki, to an article. In fact, you had wikilinked a person's name (and quite appropriately). If they have a wiki, linking to it would have been inappropriate (see WP:EL). What you linked to was not their wiki, but rather an article in Wikipedia about them. The distinction is important, as some people think an article about somebody, belongs to that somebody. Hope this helps! --Orange Mike | Talk 23:57, 11 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!, I'm relatively new to this. Can I edit the edit summary? Ben the Bos (talk) 00:00, 12 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

SF barnstar for Brooke Bolander article

The Science Fiction Barnstar
Thank you for creating the article on Brooke Bolander. The article was needed and you started it off with good references and info. Much appreciated. SouthernNights (talk) 00:23, 12 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Women in Red's April+Further with Art+Feminism 2018

Please join us as Women in Red and Art+Feminism continue our collaboration in April 2018. Continue the work you've done in March and pledge to help close the gender gap in April! All you need to do is sign up on the Meet-Up page below and list any articles you create in the month of April.


April+Further with Art+Feminism

To subscribe: Women in Red/English language mailing list or Women in Red/international list. To unsubscribe: Women in Red/Opt-out list. Follow us on Twitter: @wikiwomeninred

Invitation to join Women in Red

Thank you for creating several articles on women and their works over the past few weeks. We have become aware of your contributions thanks to research undertaken by Bobo.03 at the University of Minnesota.
We think you might be interested in becoming a member of our WikiProject Women in Red where we are actively trying to reduce Wikipedia's content gender gap.
You can join by using the box at the top of the WiR page. But if you would like to receive news of our activities without becoming a member, you can simply add your name to our mailing list. In any case, thank you for actively contributing to the coverage of women (currently, 17.55% of English Wikipedia's biographies).

Our priorities for April:

April+Further with Art+Feminism Archaeology Military history (contest) Geofocus: Indian subcontinent

Continuing: #1day1woman Global Initiative

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--Ipigott (talk) 08:54, 20 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

May 2018 Minnesota User Group Meeting

  In the area? You're invited to the
   May 2018 Minnesota User Group Meeting
  Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018
  Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
dinner afterward on Eat Street (Nicollet Avenue)
  Place: Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
Target Wing: Art Research and Reference Library Reading Room 44°57'30"N 93°16'30"W
  

Account creator change

Hi, I'm just letting you know that I have removed the account creator permission from your account. The English Wikipedia has recently created a new user group, event coordinator, and editors who need to create accounts for outreach events are being migrated to it from the account creator permission. If you need the permission to create accounts in the future for an event, you can request it at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Event coordinator a few days before the event is slated to begin. TonyBallioni (talk) 18:38, 22 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Event coordinator granted

After reviewing your request for the "eventcoordinator" permission, I have enabled the flag on your account. Keep in mind these things:

  • The event coordinator right removes the limit on the maximum number of new accounts that can be created in a 24-hour period.
  • The event coordinator right allows you to temporarily add the "confirmed" permission to newly created accounts. You should not grant this for more than 10 days.
  • The event coordinator right is not a status symbol. If it remains unused, it is likely to be removed. Abuse of the event coordinator right will result in its removal by an administrator.
  • Please note, if you were previously a member of the "account creator" group, your flag may have been converted to this new group.

If you no longer require the right, let me know, or ask any other administrator. Drop a note on my talk page if you run into troubles or have any questions about appropriate/inappropriate use of the event coordinator right. Happy editing! — xaosflux Talk 00:39, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

You are invited. Join us on Saturday, June 30 at the Minneapolis Central Library

Wiki Loves Pride 2018 at the Minneapolis Central Library
Hello Ben the Bos!
Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries: the Wiki Loves Pride 2018 edit-a-thon at the Minneapolis Central Library Saturday, June 30 from 12 to 4 pm. We will be providing reference materials, training for new editors, and refreshments. paul2520 (talk) 01:51, 30 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

You are invited! Join us on Saturday, July 28 at the Quatrefoil Library

Wiki Loves Pride 2018 at the Quatrefoil Library
Hello Ben the Bos!
Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries: the Wiki Loves Pride 2018 edit-a-thon at the Quatrefoil Library on Saturday, July 28 from 12 to 4 pm. We will be providing reference materials (including access to the EBSCO LGBT Life database), training for new editors, and refreshments. Check it out! = paul2520 (talk) 00:23, 3 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

August and New Achievements at Women in Red

Meetups #87, #88, #89, #90

An exciting new month for Women in Red!


August 2018 worldwide online editathons:
New: Indigenous women Women of marginalized populations Women writers Geofocus: Bottom 10
Continuing: #1day1woman Global Initiative
Notable women, broadly-construed!


For the first time, this month we are trying out our Monthly achievement initiative

  • All creators of new biographies can keep track of their progress and earn virtual awards.
  • It can be used in conjunction with the above editathons or for any women's biography created in August.
  • Try it out when you create your first biography of the month.

Latest headlines, news, and views on the Women in Red talkpage (Join the conversation!):

(To subscribe: Women in Red/English language mailing list and Women in Red/international list. Unsubscribe: Women in Red/Opt-out list)


--Megalibrarygirl (talk) 17:33, 19 July 2018 (UTC) via MassMessaging[reply]

Wikipedia Day 2019

There's discussion at Wikipedia talk:Meetup/Minnesota of a celebration in the Twin Cities on January 19. It would be great if that fits your schedule. Jonathunder (talk) 00:35, 12 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Mia Art+Feminism edit-a-thon

Mia Art+Feminism Edit-a-Thon

Hello Ben the Bos. You are invited to attend an Art+Feminism edit-a-thon at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from noon to 4pm. Art+Feminism is an international campaign where people come together to improve coverage of women and the arts on Wikipedia. During the edit-a-thon we will be updating and creating Wikipedia articles on subjects related to gender, art, and feminism, with a focus on artists represented in Mia's collection

Women in Red April Events

April 2019, Volume 5, Issue 4, Numbers 107, 108, 114, 115, 116, 117


Hello and welcome to the April events of Women in Red!

Please join us for these virtual events:


Other ways you can participate:


Subscription options: Opt-in (EN-WP) / Opt-in (international) / Unsubscribe

--Megalibrarygirl (talk) 20:33, 22 March 2019 (UTC) via MassMessaging[reply]

2022 Greater Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons

2022 Greater Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons

Location: Kandiyohi County Museum, Kandiyohi County Historical Society, 610 Hwy 71 Service Rd, Willmar, MN

Location: Blue Earth County History Center and Museum, Blue Earth County Historical Society, 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Location: Weyerhaeuser Museum, Morrison County Historical Society, 2151 Lindbergh Dr. S, Little Falls, MN

Location: Clearwater County History Center, Clearwater County Historical Society, 264 1st Street, Shevlin, MN

Location: Minnesota Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN

Location: Nobles County Historical Museum, Nobles County Historical Society, 225 9th St, Worthington, MN

Location: Winona County History Center, Winona County Historical Society, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN

Location: Otter Tail County Historical Museum, Otter Tail County Historical Society, 1110 W Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, MN


Hello Ben the Bos,
You are invited to attend a Greater Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon at a Local History Museum. Help increase and improve the depth of information on Greater Minnesota history topics. Find your own topics to edit or work from a list of suggested topics. Please bring a laptop. Lunch will be provided. For more information view the information page at the Minnesota Historical Society. If you are not attending the event in person you do not need to register but only need to sign up on the Event Dashboard.
Myotus (talk) 14:26, 8 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Uff Da! Editing the Wikipedia for Absolute Beginners

Wiki UFF DA! - Editing the Wikipedia for Absolute Beginners
Oh, you know, if it isn't just the most basic workshop ever needed, "Wikipedia Editing for Absolute Beginners" for those who haven't had the pleasure of diving into that simple process quite yet. Bless their hearts, they're just starting out, so we thought, why not put something together? Because, you know, it's not like it's rocket science or anything, but hey, we're always happy to lend a hand where we can. And just a little bit of Minnesota Nice to help along the way. 'Uff da!' you say? Well editing the Wikipedia is not hard at all!

Join us at one of our three FREE workshops in Minnesota, where you can learn how to edit Wikipedia and add Minnesota's local history in a relaxed and supportive setting. Work alongside others and discover how easy editing Wikipedia can be. The workshops aim to enhance the ability of communities in Greater and rural Minnesota to edit and comprehend Wikipedia, as well as to expand Wikipedia's coverage of Minnesota's history.

Already good at editing the Wikipedia? You're welcome to come and work on local history Minnesota Wikipedia articles alongside others.
Learn more »

Registration is required to be included for lunch.

Event 1 @ Morris, MN

  • Date & time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm CDT
  • Location: West Central Minnesota Historical Center, McGinnis Room, Briggs Library, University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, Minnesota

Event 2 @ Chisholm, MN

  • Date & time: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm CDT
  • Location: MN Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, Minnesota

Event 3 @ Mankato, MN

  • Date & time: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm CDT
  • Location: Room 2057, 601 Maywood Ave, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota

Facilitator: Myotus | Joe Hoover

These workshops are put on by the Minnesota Historical Society as part of their commitment to the Minnesota local history community and are led by Local History Services.

Myotus (talk) 20:13, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

November 2024 Minnesota User Group Meeting

In the area? You're invited to the November 2024 Minnesota User Group Meeting
The organizer of this soiree is Joe Hoover aka Myotus feel free to drop him a message.

Okay its been a while since the Wikipedia Minnesota User Group has meet. Since the last time we meet there has been social upheaval, plague, etc... - no small thing to be sure. There has been some sad lonely discussions on the Minnesota Meetup page on getting together but little action. So here it is. Come and be seen. Talk about future the Minnesota User Group and see what nefarious plans we can hatch.

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 1 to 3:30 pm (reminder - Daylight Saving Time ends)
Place: Wild Mind Ales'
6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Look forward to seeing folks!
Myotus (talk) 01:18, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting and 2025 Wikipedia Day Celebration

In the area? You're invited to the 2025 Minnesota User Group Wikipedia Day Celebration
The organizer of this feed is Joe Hoover aka Myotus feel free to drop him a message.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 is Wikipedia Day and the Minnesota User Group is meeting to celebrate the day with a Tater Tot Hotdish Dinner!

  • When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 pm CDT
  • Where: Rondo Community Library, Meeting Room B Rondo Multipurpose Room (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
    461 Dale Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota

To ensure that a helping of Tater Tot Hotdish is waiting for you at the meeting please RVSP on the event page.

Transit

  • Metro Green Line | Dale St Station
  • Bus 65
Look forward to seeing folks! Wear yer mittens!
Myotus (talk) 00:06, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sunday, April 6, 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting

In the area? You're invited to the April 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting
The organizer of this event is Joe Hoover aka Myotus feel free to drop him a message.

Sunday, April 6, 2025 is New Beer's Eve and the Minnesota User Group is meeting to celebrate at Lake Monster Brewing Company!

  • When: Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 pm CDT
  • Where: Lake Monster Brewing Company, Taproom space
    550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, Minnesota

Please RVSP on the event page.

Transit

  • Metro Green Line | Raymond Ave Station
  • Buses: 63 & 67
Look forward to seeing folks! While there will be free snacky bits, there is a pizza restaurant next door, OG Zaza, that you can order food from.
Myotus (talk) 17:38, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Minnesota User Group Wiknic!

See live action shots of the event!

In the area? You're invited to the Wiknic July 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting

July 19 — Minnesota State Capitol

Saturday July 19, 2025 the Minnesota User Group is having a Wiknic at the Minnesota State Capitol! We will be picnicing in the shade near the Minnesota Woman Suffrage Memorial, so bring a picnic blanket, lawn chairs and a hot dish for the picnic if you like! We'll also be providing sandwiches for everyone but we encourage you to bring your own favorite dishes to share. All Minnesota Wikipedia editors and wanna-be editors are welcome!

Also...
The new "Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group" (DBA: Minnesota User Group) is up and running!
If you are a legacy member and already have joined, please reregister using the code in the Participants section of the page. If you have not yet joined please consider joining and helping out in Minnesota based Wikipedia projects!

Please RVSP on the event page.

Transit

  • Metro Green Line | LRT Stations: Capitol/Rice St. & Robert St.
  • Buses: 3,62,67,21,68
Look forward to seeing folks!
Myotus (talk) 20:24, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Online MN Wikipedia User Group Meeting

  You're invited to the
    ONLINE
Minnesota Wikipedia User Group Meeting
 
  Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  Time: 7 to 8 PM
This will be a casual meetup to chat, edit, and meet your fellow Wikipedians from across Minnesota. Help is available for new users, and all guests are welcome.
  If you don't wish to receive these invitations any more, please remove your username from our invitation list. Thanks.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:56, 4 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Autumn Online & In-Person MN Wikipedia User Group Meetings

You're invited to both events
  ONLINE
Minnesota Wikipedia User Group Meeting 		 
TRIVIA NIGHT! with the Trivia Mafia
 IN-PERSON
Minnesota Wikipedia User Group Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 7 to 8:30 PM Time: 6 to 8:30 PM
Location: Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis
Meet and converse online with your fellow Wikipedians from across Minnesota. Help is available for new users, and all guests are welcome. This in-person meeting will be at Surly Brewing

We will be meeting a wee bit early and will go over the agenda items. The rest of the night we will be cleaning up in Trivia using our Wikipedia Super Powers!

If you don't wish to receive these invitations any more, please remove your username from our invitation list. Thanks. If you don't wish to receive these invitations any more, please remove your username from our invitation list. Thanks.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:22, 22 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia 25th Anniversary, Minnesota User Group Celebration - January 18

  You're invited to the
    Wikipedia 25th Anniversary
Minnesota Wikipedia User Group Celebration
  
Celebrate Minnesota Style with Tater Tot Hotdish
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 1 to 4:30 PM

Location: Lake Monster Brewing
550 Vandalia Street #160 Saint Paul, Minnesota

Come meet and celebrate with fellow Wikipedia enthusiasts at this in-person meeting at Lake Monster Brewing. For those new to editing Wikipedia this is the perfect time to attend and learn more about Wikipedia culture and how to get involved. Help is available for new users, and all guests are welcome.
  If you don't wish to receive these invitations any more, please remove your username from our invitation list. Thanks.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:50, 19 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Online Minnesota User Group Meeting - February 10

You're invited to the
ONLINE
Minnesota Wikipedia User Group Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 7 to 8:30 PM (CT)
Meet and converse online with your fellow Wikipedians from across the state of Minnesota. Help is available for new users, and all guests are welcome. 		Stay home, stay warm, attend online.
  If you don't wish to receive these invitations anymore, please remove your username from our invitation list. Thanks.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:24, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Ben_the_Bos