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Disqualification[edit]

@Epicgenius, Frostly, and Cwmhiraeth: I don't think that it is a good idea to mark disqualifications as withdrawn. It makes it seem like the removal was voluntary. I would recommend using the eliminated designation instead. QuicoleJR (talk) 23:06, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I second this idea Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 23:24, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I explained this at the ANI discussion, but I use the red background for competitors who have been disqualified at the end of the round, because they didn't receive enough points. The purple background is for competitors who have been removed in the middle of the round, either voluntarily or not. In either case, the net effect is the same; Tony will not be progressing to the next round of the Cup. – Epicgenius (talk) 23:25, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

In that case, maybe call it "Withdrawn or disqualified" in the key to remove the ambiguity? QuicoleJR (talk) 23:58, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, I can do that. – Epicgenius (talk) 01:31, 7 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that sounds reasonable. — Frostly (talk) 22:07, 7 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with the withdrawn background, as it separates participants removed for logistical reasons (voluntary or involuntary withdrawal) and participants eliminated at the end of the round based on points. — Bilorv (talk) 23:27, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting to withdraw[edit]

Hello! I'm disappointed to write this, but I'd like to withdraw from the cup, please: despite trying my best, in the latest months my personal schedule definitely prevented me from participating as much as I'd like it, so I think I should just leave...

Nevertheless, I wish good luck to everyone who is still competing! Oltrepier (talk) 14:21, 21 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry to hear that, and thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia and your participation in the cup. I have now marked you as withdrawn. – Epicgenius (talk) 00:55, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

End date[edit]

So I am a little confused on when the cut off for promoting stuff is. So the rules make it seem that anything promoted before April 28th is to be promoted this round and can be claimed on the 28th. I have a DYK set to run on the 28th would that be elegible for round 2 or 3? Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 16:14, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Round two, I believe. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 18:42, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@OlifanofmrTennant, yes, anything promoted on the 28th would still be eligible for round 2. – Epicgenius (talk) 20:19, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, however I just relized that its running on the 29th and not the 28th so the whole question is moot. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 05:37, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Epicgenius: I listed the dyk on my page as it ran today, I was only given five points when I should have been awarded ten. The page is 9~~ bytes, 4k+ more then the size requirement for a bonus. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 18:25, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@OlifanofmrTennant, the bot counts readable prose size. According to Xtools, the prose size is 3,740 bytes. The bot only awards the bonus to articles with more than 5,120 bytes of readable prose. – Epicgenius (talk) 18:34, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Older GA review[edit]

Judges, am I able to claim points this round for Talk:2023 UK Championship/GA1? I completed the initial review back at the end of March but the nominator didn't respond to any of my points, and I've just failed the article, as I see the nominator hasn't edited for over 20 days. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 21:22, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@BennyOnTheLoose, I would say yes, since the review did not formally conclude until just before you posted. Epicgenius (talk) 19:54, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:13, 15 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Withdraw[edit]

I'd like to withdraw. AryKun (talk) 04:17, 25 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]