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Hello @Robertsky, do you know if the below listed messages could be removed / hidden in this article (they did not appear previously).

Desktop view (when hovered over)

Page version status
This is an accepted version of this page
This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 November 2025.

Mobile view (permanent)

This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 November 2025.

It now looks as if the page has become even more protected, although it is my understanding is the opposite has occurred. Perhaps the solution used in this article could be adopted: it produces a discrete padlock in the top right corner, instead of the check mark symbol, above mentioned messages and additional lock currently found here.

Thank you kindly for looking into this. Sincerely, Pinacotecus (talk) 17:52, 6 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Pinacotecus This was changed awhile back in 2024, I believe with phab:T191156. The message when there are pending changes does give pause to anon mobile editing though as it states that there are changes to be approved. I think this is best discussed at WP:VPT. – robertsky (talk) 22:55, 6 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Robertsky, thank you for your response. I believe the simplest solution to remove the undesired Page version status messages above the Arc de Triomphe article would be one of the options listed below:

  1. Changing the protection settings to semi-protected, like in this article: Eiffel Tower (this article only has one discrete padlock icon in the top right corner)
  2. Removing the protections settings, like in this article: Palace of Versailles (this article has no protection messages and icons; semi-protected settings could be added again if needed)

Please advise which one you would recommend. Sincerely, Pinacotecus (talk) 16:22, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Pinacotecus the current protection was put in place after a request to lower it from a indef semi protection put in place since 2011 at RFPP/D. I have yet to see edits from anon editors since the current protection measures. I am unwilling to go back to semi protection as such. However, the other option of full unprotection is more tenable for now. As such I will have this done. However, if there are vandalism happening thereafter and depending on the severity, pending changes protection will be back up as it still does give anon editors the opportunity to constructively contribute to the article. – robertsky (talk) 00:17, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Anniversary Robertsky 🎉

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Hey @Robertsky. Your wiki edit anniversary is today, marking 19 years of dedicated contributions to English Wikipedia. Your passion for sharing knowledge and your remarkable contributions have not only enriched the project, but also inspired countless others to contribute. Thank you for your amazing contributions. Wishing you many more wonderful years ahead in the Wiki journey. :) -❙❚❚❙❙ GnOeee ❚❙❚❙❙ ✉ 07:51, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Loula ama on NotebookLM (21:21, 31 October 2025)

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مرحبا --Loula ama (talk) 21:21, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Barodaian (07:43, 9 November 2025)

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Hello! I was just interested in asking if correcting grammar mistakes is okay. I have found an end quote without a defined start quote. --Barodaian (talk) 07:43, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Barodaian yes. correcting grammar mistakes is okay, and even expected. – robertsky (talk) 07:59, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]