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List of capitalisation discussions, missing entry

I only have the slightest clue to what is going on with capitalisation, so anyways since you seem to be the one of the only maintainers of that list at the top of WT:MOSCAPS — Talk:M5 Motorway (Sydney)#Requested move 2 July 2025 is related to Talk:M4 motorway (Sydney)#Requested move 23 June 2025. M4 appeared to have been missing from the concluded list, so I've added it. Not sure if you want to fix up any of the wording for the summaries. Fork99 (talk) 04:13, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Fork99: Thanks for helping. I don't always know everything going on with capitalization either, and even less so regarding Sydney motorways. Just had a recent urge to check WP:RMC and pitch in by adding any missing capitalization-related RMs I could find to the list; I enjoy doing small clerking-type tasks sometimes, though it's not guaranteed to be comprehensive. Your summary seems fine, thanks again. Left guide (talk) 05:30, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Adminship

Hey I’m sure you're probably aware of the elections. Problem is, I don’t see your name on the list of candidates🤣. No interest in submitting your name? You’d be a great addition, just sayin… GOAT Bones231012 (talk) 00:04, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@GOAT Bones231012: Yes I was aware, and I'm flattered about the suggestion (thanks); I typically think of myself as just a normal editor and community member. Bagumba actually hinted at this a few months ago, but I might be in WP:NOTNOW or WP:NOTYET territory, and I wouldn't take on something like this on just days' notice; I'd want to mentally prepare for it for much longer. I have some anxiety about being personally questioned and examined by many people all at once, especially from those I've never interacted with before; I can be aversive to being in the spotlight and handling criticism. It seemed to be more intense during the RfA-only era, but from what I've observed, there's still some element of that in the election pages. I'd also want to study up on some of the admin guides and essays beforehand, and identify some specific admin tasks I'd want to take on; the community generally wants to see a genuine need for the tools and not just hand them out willy-nilly. So in short, maybe someday, I'm open to it but not yet. The new election process admittedly makes it a little less intimidating. (p.s. Bagumba feel free to chime in with any advice or insights if you'd like) Left guide (talk) 01:54, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Totally understand, it’s probably not the most comfortable position to be holding and I really didn’t want to come off like I was pressuring you to nominate yourself, but I also don’t want you to sell yourself short. From what I can tell, you’re level-headed, active, and very knowledgeable when it comes to policy and guidelines. That said, when you do decide to nominate yourself (next election maybe? 😉), I’ll be there to support you (Bagumba too 😁). GOAT Bones231012 (talk) 03:02, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@GOAT Bones231012: Oh no, I certainly don't feel like you’re pressuring me, a little nudge never hurts. Your support is encouraging (and appreciated), and I don't get candid feedback like this very often. I'm not really the type to self-nominate though, not a toot-my-own-horn kind of person. There's a few well-established folks in mind I might ask for a nomination if/when that time comes, and if they all decline then that probably means I'm still not ready. Left guide (talk) 06:22, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I haven't participated at RfAs for years, so can't comment much on its current landscape. —Bagumba (talk) 10:12, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'd be there to support you as well, Left Guide. You would make a great administrator. You have a good disposition, experience, and understanding of how things work around here. Netherzone (talk) 13:00, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Netherzone. Left guide (talk) 20:26, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

if and when you decide the time is right, you can count on my support as well Star Mississippi 03:09, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Star Mississippi, that is very humbling to know. Left guide (talk) 03:30, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with everything that's been said by others and would support you as well, if you ever chose to run for an adminship. Assadzadeh (talk) 07:30, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Assadzadeh, and thank you for your ongoing "Finals" to "Final" cleanup following Talk:Stanley Cup Final#RfC/RM on "Final" vs "Finals". It's quite a large task, and your work is noticed. Left guide (talk) 07:36, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I noticed that you're using JWB for the cleanup, which I'm not familiar with, but I saw on its page that it claims to be simpler to use than AWB, which I just started using for another cleanup. Do you see an advantage to JWB over AWB? Assadzadeh (talk) 07:44, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Assadzadeh: You're welcome. I use JWB and not AWB, so I can't speak for AWB. JWB is compatible with most browsers I think; I couldn't figure out how to use AWB. The AWB talk page at WT:AWB and the technical village pump at WP:VPT are both probably better sources of information and answers than I am for these types of queries since I'm not the most tech-savvy. Left guide (talk) 08:15, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisting

Hey, thanks for pointing that out to me! I have gone this whole time not knowing the same closing restrictions applied to relisting. Better late than never, I supose! :) Cheers, — Trailblazer¹⁰¹🔥^{(discuss · contribs)} 00:28, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Trailblazer101: You're welcome. Thanks for being open-minded about it and willing to adjust, and for self-reverting. Best, Left guide (talk) 00:33, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]