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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar The Australian Barnstar of National Merit for your efforts with Australian articles Gnangarra 00:22, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply] The Tireless Contributor Barnstar This is for your tireless contributions and work on the Recent Deaths section. I stride to make my edits like yours. Keep up the good work! Chandlerjoeyross (talk) 22:38, 5 April 2008 (UTC)[reply] Death Star This Death Star award is again for all your hard work on the Recent Deaths pages. Kiwipat (talk) 23:12, 10 January 2009 (UTC)[reply] The Barnstar of Recovery I am honored to award you this barnstar for your work in improving the article Kelley Abbey in the face of pending deletion. Your diligent WP:AFTER improves the project for all its readers. Great job! Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 19:45, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply] The Original Barnstar For your excellent speedy deletion tagging :). Ironholds (talk) 11:57, 20 October 2012 (UTC)[reply] The Original Barnstar Good catches on the Sandy Hook article Amadscientist (talk) 12:49, 16 December 2012 (UTC)[reply] The Teamwork Barnstar For excellent work objectively streamlining over-referencing at Victoria Leigh Soto. Jokestress (talk) 12:22, 15 January 2013 (UTC)[reply] The Hard Worker's Barnstar For formatting the references on the annual "Deaths in XXXX" pages into a less-unwieldy more-efficient format, thus reducing pageload times. — Wyliepedia 03:36, 28 January 2013 (UTC)[reply] The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Nicos Anastasiades - Well spotted, he created eight such articles before I could get a block in!  Ronhjones  (Talk) 23:48, 27 March 2014 (UTC)[reply] The Special Barnstar Your userpage is brilliant!, I had literally laughed out loud & I thought me laughing at 4am would be impossible but seems not :) Thanks! :), Regards, -→Davey2010→→Talk to me!→ 03:19, 23 April 2014 (UTC)[reply] HI! THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK! JackGann (talk) 07:11, 26 July 2014 (UTC)[reply] The Multiple Barnstar Thank you for fixing my linkrot on the Alan Henning page. --108.176.24.195 (talk) 02:05, 5 October 2014 (UTC)[reply] The Original Barnstar Dylann Ceriani is a very good contribution that also solved an unpleasant problem. Thank you very much for your work on it. BDD (talk) 16:32, 11 July 2015 (UTC)[reply] Way to pounce! I went to do this exact edit a minute after you... stop reading my mind! EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 01:16, 30 July 2015 (UTC)[reply] The Editor's Barnstar Thank you for correcting the Powers Boothe article. I was going to revert it myself, but I figured I'd discuss it in the Talk page. I'm glad someone did it, though. DTXBrian (talk) 02:24, 15 May 2017 (UTC)[reply] The Tireless Contributor Barnstar I hereby award you this barnstar for your tireless contributions and upkeep of the Deepak Sathe page which got merged recently ; your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work! Jehowahyereh (talk) 06:01, 19 August 2020 (UTC)[reply] The Teamwork Barnstar Thank you for responding to my call for help on Talk:Grenfell_Tower_fire and your tireless contribution to the page. Gxrneyme (talk) 01:17, 15 June 2017 (UTC)[reply] The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar Thank you for reverting the recent vandalism on Deaths in 2022! Renewal6 (talk) 11:11, 31 July 2022 (UTC)[reply] The Current Events Barnstar In recognition of your contributions to the article Killing of Nahel Merzouk. --Cdjp1 talk 15:56, 17 July 2023 (UTC)[reply] The Tireless Contributor Barnstar This is for your tireless contributions to Deaths in 2024. Pachu Kannan (talk) 15:34, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply] ITN recognition for John E. Thrasher On 6 June 2025, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article John E. Thrasher, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 23:53, 6 June 2025 (UTC)[reply] A barnstar for you! The Original Barnstar Thanks! MilesMogul87 (talk) 13:16, 24 May 2025 (UTC)[reply] A cup of tea for you! We all aim at accuracy and edit in good faith :) Varoon2542 (talk) 18:32, 9 July 2023 (UTC)[reply] A fox for you! Thank you for your correction on the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting‎ article. I know it's a hot topic and emotions are high but I'm glad there was someone who was willing to make that important correction. Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:13, 6 September 2024 (UTC)[reply] The Current Events Barnstar (Sep 2025) In recognition of your contributions to the article Porepunkah police shootings, Australia (Aug 2025). Constantly and politely correcting, reverting, educating, despite the sealioning, agendas, and vandalism attempts; including maintaining the distinctions of what is known or emotion, and legal terminology accuracy (such as, the suspect, as not yet before a criminal court).–Q8682 (talk) 06:21, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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On 8 July, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Birtles Shorrock Goble, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On 21 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mick Clough, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On 5 October, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Roger Vanderfield, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On April 19, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Harvey Lowe, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On July 27, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Poh Ling Yeow, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On February 1, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kim Hollingsworth, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On February 23, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Crystal Taliefero, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On February 24, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ken Emerson, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On March 28, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Birtles & Goble, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On April 22, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Colm Kiernan, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On June 4, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marion Grasby, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On 22 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Samantha McClymont, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that at age 18, Australian country music singer Samantha McClymont was crowned Grafton Jacaranda Queen, named Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year, and was a Top 118 finalist for Australian Idol? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. On 14 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Schoharie limousine crash, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the stretch limousine involved in the recent crash near Schoharie, New York, killing 20, appeared at two vehicle inspections earlier this year with different license plates? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Schoharie limousine crash), 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. A beer for you! You probably need one about now. Here's hoping for a better year, in particular, one necessitating fewer new articles on terrorist attacks. E.M.Gregory (talk) 17:28, 1 January 2019 (UTC)[reply] Christchurch mosque shootings Thanks for keeping the international reactions under control. AIRcorn (talk) 08:51, 17 March 2019 (UTC)[reply] I wish to add my thanks as well. We are a country in shock trying to come to grips with the horror. 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How does Wikipedia deal with a mass shooting? A frenzied start gives way to a few core editors. No mention of me though:). Nice diagrams, and a quick look at the page histories of shooting incidents will show a core of regular editors.--♦IanMacM♦ ^{(talk to me)} 17:30, 19 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

HI WWGB, I'm a researcher at Sydney Uni and would like to contact you. I'm not sure how best to do this and hoping this message somehow reaches you....Doctor 17. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Doctor 17 (talk • contribs) 08:45, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This initial contact led to this article. WWGB (talk) 02:49, 10 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I assume that you have been made aware of this. But, in the event that you were not, I wanted to point it out to you and bring this to your attention. Your name was mentioned in this article: How does Wikipedia deal with a mass shooting? A frenzied start gives way to a few core editors. Thanks. Joseph A. Spadaro (talk) 23:46, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I was debating whether the page should have been titled ‘Killing of’ to begin with, but I was a bit unsure. I’ve created a few similar pages, and I wanted your view on whether all such articles should use that format until someone is convicted of murder, even when the circumstances are widely understood to be homicidal. Thank you ItsShandog (talk) 09:40, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@ItsShandog: We usually title such articles as "Killing of" until a murder conviction is reached, in accordance with WP:BLPCRIME. An exception is made when all perpetrators die in the incident; we go straight to "Murder of" as there will never be a trial. WWGB (talk) 09:49, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That makes a lot of sense thank you. ItsShandog (talk) 09:51, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Also is the wording in the body of the article okay? I made sure to word it so it doesn't make anyone sound guilty until proven in court. ItsShandog (talk) 09:54, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I removed the Murder categories for the same reason, and made a few cosmetic changes to the article. Otherwise, it looks great! WWGB (talk) 10:08, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the help, much appreciated! ItsShandog (talk) 10:27, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

MediaWiki message delivery 02:05, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I would like you to notice that Damien Byrne did not really play Gaelic football, but soccer (English football). Even if he was Irish. Even an Englishman could play Gaelic or American football. Thanks! Italy & San Marino Friend (talk) 12:04, 6 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Italy & San Marino Friend: Thanks, my bad. WWGB (talk) 12:33, 6 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Ok! Thanks. We can archive the conversation.:)

I wanted to avoid further editing in the main page.

P.S.: can Wiki editors have private talks for the future? Unsure if there's a way. Italy & San Marino Friend (talk) 12:37, 6 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm Qwerfjkl (bot). I have automatically detected that this edit performed by you, on the page 2025 Bondi Beach shooting, may have introduced referencing errors. They are as follows:

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Please check this page and fix the errors highlighted. If you think this is a false positive, you can . Thanks, Qwerfjkl (bot) (talk) 09:57, 10 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Surprised for a veteran editor to add something unsourced.[4] Psephguru (talk) 11:15, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Psephguru: An earlier version of The Guardian included the phrase "withheld their name for privacy". That was obviously changed by staff as the day progressed. I thought I was on solid ground, but acknowledge that I should have re-checked the source before reverting. Regards, WWGB (talk) 11:54, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

MediaWiki message delivery 23:26, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't (and wouldn't) add that tag but I saw your edit on my watchlist. Perhaps "an attendee at the..."? aesurias (ping me in your reply, or I won't see it) (talk) 04:06, 23 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Visitor :"someone who visits a person or place". I don't see any issue ... WWGB (talk) 04:23, 23 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I agree , only suggesting an alternative as somebody seems to have an issue with it. aesurias (ping me in your reply, or I won't see it) (talk) 04:28, 23 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]