Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Pending changes reviewer

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Please read Wikipedia:Reviewing pending changes before requesting this right. Applicants who are new to Wikipedia will not be granted this right. Administrators will only grant this right to applicants who have a measurable track record of editing.

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• {{rfplinks|1=JamesEMonroe}}

Reason for requesting pending changes reviewer rights:

To expand my tool belt as an extended confirmed recent changes patroller, and to more quickly afford new users their non policy breaking contribution. I have currently no sanctions against me and I think I understand wiki policy well enough for it. Thank you JamesEMonroe (talk) 20:02, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

(Post edit) When using this perm, I will take extra care. I think I have met requirements in WP:PCCRITERIA and have reviewed Wikipedia policy. Also please consider older reverts as well or when I took the time to explain things to new users. JamesEMonroe (talk) 21:27, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

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Hi JamesEMonroe! I am not formally granting this permission (nor am I denying it), but I do think you should cut back a bit on the WP:STICKYDECO stuff on your userpage. While I have added the applicable CSS class to make the gadget function, many newbies—who frequently will have complaints when you revert their edits—will be unaware of the ability to tick the box to disable them, and they can be highly annoying/distracting/problematic for editors with sensory issues.

I wouldn't object if another admin chooses to grant the permission, but I wouldn't personally feel comfortable assigning newbie-interaction-heavy advanced permissions with the current amount of sticky decorations. Best regards, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 02:55, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

::Ah, Thank you! As you saw, I tried to add the collapsible boxes as a way for people to disable them (like the "clutter clear ->") as collapsing it would disable the code within. I was planning on making some changes actually, such as rearranging things and improving accessibility a bit, while always importantly keeping the talk page free from anything as it is. I hope it didn't appear unprofessional on me or too annoying.

::But I see what you mean as some newer people might not see the boxes. and ill see what I could do. JamesEMonroe (talk) 04:15, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

:::{{Reply|JamesEMonroe}} On the [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:JamesEMonroe&useskin=vector-2022 default skin] (Vector 2022) your Einstein gif blocks the "talk" button, the left molecule gif blocks the entire left sidebar, and the gifs on the right side block much of the right sidebar plus the "ClutterClear" button. That disrupts the interface by "preventing important links or controls from being easily seen or used". I would also urge you to fix that. – SilverLocust (Jenson) 06:28, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

::::Good call. I removed it.

::::I didn't want to block the user talk page especially JamesEMonroe (talk) 06:43, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

:::::I guess it makes it hard when its fine on my screen but possibly different on others. let me see with the other things. sorry about that ^^ JamesEMonroe (talk) 06:48, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Arc Rev}}

I want to have this permission to reduce the pending changes backlog. I reviewed all the guidelines, such as BLP and the guideline for referencing. I revert good faiths and obvious vandalism and warn the user right after. Although I cannot perform a rollback to the recent changes page to have a consecutive track record due to my device's limited capabilities. I would rather choose pending changes over rollback; with rollback, I must have track records of mass rollback vandalism. But since I understood the guideline of rollback and pending changes, I can assure you that I will be responsible for having this permission. — ArćRèv • talk 10:38, 24 May 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has had an account for 29 days. — MusikBot ^talk 10:40, 24 May 2025 (UTC)

:This user has been renamed to {{noping|TheArcRev}} whilst this request was open. —CX Zoom[he/him] ^{(let's talk • {C•X})} 01:50, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Wieditor25}}

I've made 200+ edits and created over 40 mainspace articles. I'm familiar with core content policies and would like to help review pending edits. Thank you! Wieditor25 (talk) 22:14, 26 May 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has 99 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot ^talk 22:20, 26 May 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Danners430}}

A few pages which I watch were tagged for pending changes protection, and I would like to assist in reviewing the changes to share the workload. Danners430 (talk) 05:14, 27 May 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Weirdguyz}}

Most of my editing is in recent changes patrolling, and I understand the policies regarding vandalism, BLP, NPOV, copyright, etc. and apply them appropriately. Weirdguyz (talk) 06:55, 28 May 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=MouseCursor}}

I'm requesting pending changes reviewer as a current often-active extended-confirmed recent changes patroller who wants to combat vandalism on pending changes-protected pages. I have read the guideline on reviewing and understand the policies on BLP, copyright, etc. Thanks! MouseCursor ^{or a keyboard?} 13:35, 1 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Element10101}}

Hello; I wish to request pending changes reviewer rights.

By now, I have been editing Wikipedia for a month, more or less. I have extended-confirmed permissions on Wikipedia. I have done some work in cleaning up new pages and recent changes and I am ready to start taking on a larger task of reviewing pending changes. Element10101 {{colored link|lightgrey|User_talk:Element10101|T}} ~ {{colored link|lightgrey|Special:Contributions/Element10101|C}} 20:56, 1 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=2RDD}}

Please, I've been actively contributing to Wikipedia and have a good understanding of its policies and guidelines. I'm interested in becoming a Pending Changes Reviewer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia's content. I've demonstrated my ability to review and improve articles, and I'm committed to using my Pending Changes Reviewer tools responsibly. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to Wikipedia's quality control efforts 2RDD (talk) 22:05, 1 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Cameremote}}

Hi there, I have been creating articles for the Nigerian Portal on Wikipedia for over five months now. I'd like to have this role to expand my editing jurisdiction. Thanks Cameremote (talk) I came from a remote place 00:26, 2 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Ophyrius}}

[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=168521598 Re-requesting the Pending Changes granted by Mz7 to my comprised old account]. Ɔþʱʏɾɪʊs^⚔ 09:56, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Sardonism}}

Hi there!

Despite my account having existed since 2009, I only have a modest edit count - and so it is more than reasonable for one to question whether I am a sufficiently experienced Wikipedian to be granted additional privileges.

I am requesting Pending changes reviewer as I believe I have demonstrated a good faith effort to contribute to the project, civility when interacting with other users, and adequate judgement when attempting to discern between deliberate vandalism or well-intentioned mistakes. But more than anything, I seek to find relevant policies and / or guidelines when confronted with a new (to me) situation - and while I endeavour to be WP:BOLD, I am aware of my own limitations and thus I know when to stop and ask others for guidance before proceeding.

If granted Pending changes reviewer I cannot promise I would be a prolific reviewer of pending changes; merely that when reviewing pending changes I would ensure I am doing it because I am confident in my ability to get that decision right, rather than out of boredom or a desire / sense of obligation to make the decision myself.

Thank you very much for your time & consideration.

  ···sardonism · t · c 17:07, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Very Polite Person}}

I think I'm supposed to have this as I see an option suddenly for pending changes on my watchlist, for the article Remote sensing? I was going to approve (it's just a newer user adding some book references), but I guess I cannot? -- Very Polite Person (talk) 21:02, 4 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{non admin comment}}@Very Polite Person Are you getting an option to accept it or it's written '[pending review]'? Ɔþʱʏɾɪʊs^⚔ 08:59, 7 June 2025 (UTC)

::It was I think just the text with no link/option to accept, and now it says "Checked". -- Very Polite Person (talk) 15:35, 7 June 2025 (UTC)

:::@Very Polite Person Well, it appears to tell editors(not only reviewers), that the edit hasn't been accepted by a reviewer yet. Please familiarise yourself with WP:RPC before applying for this permission. Ɔþʱʏɾɪʊs^⚔ 08:24, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=ExplorerofSpace}}

A little bit ago I made a request (which was declined - account new), I am again requesting this right because:

-My account is now over a month old

-My account is extended confirmed

-Lately, I have run across a lot of fine pending changes edits, but I can not approve them only revert them

As you can see, the main thing I do on Wikipedia is revert vandalism, you noted I should be a little more careful in doing so, which is what I did.

I think this right would allow me to reduce backlog, and do something I like (reverting vandalism) in a different way.

As you can see, I am also requesting the rollback right, which would help me with this process as while as reverting vandalism in general.

Whatever the outcome is, thank you. If it is not done, please provide me with steps I can take to get approved. ExplorerofSpace (talk) 00:29, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:PermaLink/1293321700#User:ExplorerofSpace]). — MusikBot ^talk 00:30, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

:Review previous requests for more of a reason why I should get it (if needed). ExplorerofSpace (talk) 00:30, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=PenguinEncounter2}}

Hi! I do a lot of Recent Changes patrol for anti-vandalism purposes, and I'd like to be able to approve the good edits to protected pages I come across (instead of just reverting things...)

Thanks for your consideration. penguinencounter2@enwiki:~/talk/contrib$ 20:56, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Dahawk04}}

Hello, I have been working to revert vandalism and support other tasks in the volunteer center. I would like to expand my abilities to support Wikipedia by working to review pending changes. Thank you! Dahawk04 (talk) 22:55, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has 99 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot ^talk 23:00, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{not done}} Hi - criterion 2 of WP:PCCRITERIA doesn't have an explicit requirement, however, we generally look at WP:EXTENDED as a minimum. However, please keep up the good work and apply again! Chetsford (talk) 18:09, 14 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=SI09}}

Hi, I tend to do a fair amount of RC Patrolling and therefore fairly regularly encounter edits requiring pending changes approval. I figured that since I'm reading and reviewing these edits anyway to assess for vandalism/need for reversion, it would probably be more efficient if I could also approve the good edits rather than a second pair of eyes needing to come by to do that. I've done a lot of RC Patrol over a long time, with a bit of article improvement work as I go along, so I'm quite familiar with the core policies relevant to reviewing, and I know where to find them if I happen to not remember one off-hand. I also do remember what starting out editing Wikipedia felt like and the excitement of an edit on a big page getting a speedy approval, and I'd like to do the same for the newcomers. SI09 (talk) 03:16, 9 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=PawPatroler}}

I want to protect Wikipedia from vandalism, and I think that pending changes are a good way to start. PawPatroler (talk) 00:44, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has had an account for 15 days. — MusikBot ^talk 00:50, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

:You are a pretty new user and your talk page is full of unattended user warnings and concerns. You also seem to be very proactive in sending articles to RFPP, for example, you requested to protect The Pokémon Company yesterday but it is nowhere close to persistent disruption. {{nacmt}} —CX Zoom[he/him] ^{(let's talk • {C•X})} 01:01, 11 June 2025 (UTC)

: {{not done}} per CX Zoom. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 21:49, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Haj}}

I’d like to expand my capabilities in regards to fighting vandalism and generally unproductive editing. Having recently gained rollback rights, I believe both would be useful when handling AV work while I patrol recent changes. I do understand the basics of copyvio, as well as a better understanding of the need for properly sourcing additions, and in general, handling vandals and disruptive editors. Happy to receive any constructive feedback if deemed appropriate.   haj • talk   01:24, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{done}} Chetsford (talk) 16:30, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=ZS Khumalo}}

I’ve been contributing to Wikipedia by creating and editing articles related to South African and Eswatini politics, as well as uploading some images and adding infoboxes. I am familiar with Wikipedia’s core policies, especially regarding verifiability, neutral point of view, and reliable sourcing. I’d like to help review pending changes to ensure that only accurate and well-sourced edits are accepted, especially on articles vulnerable to vandalism or politically sensitive topics, to ensure the sustainable content quality of Wikipidia articles — Preceding unsigned comment added by ZS Khumalo (talk • contribs) 10:50, 12 June 2025

:{{done}} Chetsford (talk) 16:30, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Liu1126}}

I occasionally run into pending changes when patrolling recent changes and would like to be able to help reviewing and accepting them. I already hold rollback rights and have read and understood WP:RPC. Liu1126 (talk) 14:35, 12 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{done}} Chetsford (talk) 16:30, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=PawPatroler}}

I understand that my previous request was denied, but you should give me a second chance; I have welcome many new users to the Teahouse, and have just made an edit on Wikipedia:Pending changes/Testing/1. Also, I have gotten less warning over the following weeks. Pending-changes can help me understand new users, and welcome them to said teahouse. It is up to you on how you want to answer, but I highly recommend it. I will be leaving a message a message on my talk page, so you can answer there as well. PawPatroler (talk) 00:19, 14 June 2025 (UTC)

: {{not done}} "not done" means "not done". It's not appropriate under essentially any circumstances to re-request less than a day after your previous request was declined. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 15:30, 14 June 2025 (UTC)

• {{rfplinks|1=Starfall2015}}

This is my third application. I believe that I have enough experience and that with the help of Twinkle, I could throw a "ROLLBACK" command and thwart the vandals.

Thank you, Starfall2015 chat | about me 06:14, 14 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{comment|Automated comment}} This user has had 2 requests for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:PermaLink/1287714861#User:Starfall2015][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:PermaLink/1288249741#User:Starfall2015]). — MusikBot ^talk 06:20, 14 June 2025 (UTC)