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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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) Date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Location: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis For more information and to RSVP: → click here ←.

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) Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Location: Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis For more information and to RSVP: → click here ←.

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!): Call for members for the Gender Diversity Visibility Community User Group (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

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)

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 Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019 Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis Please sign up here

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: New topics: Gender studies / United Nations / Dance Geofocus: Portuguese-speakers Continuing initiatives: Suffrage / #1day1woman Other ways you can participate: Help us plan our future events: Ideas Cafe Join the conversations on our talkpage Follow us on Twitter: @wikiwomeninred Subscription options: Opt-in (EN-WP) / Opt-in (international) / Unsubscribe

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

2022 Greater Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons

2022 Greater Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons

Saturday, July 16 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. West-Central Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Kandiyohi County Museum, Kandiyohi County Historical Society, 610 Hwy 71 Service Rd, Willmar, MN Saturday, July 23 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. South-Central Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Blue Earth County History Center and Museum, Blue Earth County Historical Society, 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN Saturday, August 6 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Weyerhaeuser Museum, Morrison County Historical Society, 2151 Lindbergh Dr. S, Little Falls, MN Saturday, August 20 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northwest Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Clearwater County History Center, Clearwater County Historical Society, 264 1st Street, Shevlin, MN Sunday, August 21 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northland/Northeast Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Minnesota Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN Saturday, October 8 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southwest Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Nobles County Historical Museum, Nobles County Historical Society, 225 9th St, Worthington, MN Saturday, October 29 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southeast Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Location: Winona County History Center, Winona County Historical Society, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN Saturday, November 12 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park Region Minnesota History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 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)

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)

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)

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 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)