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== COVID-19 closures ==
Does a subcategory need to be created for businesses that closed permanently as a result of the current pandemic? I'm not sure what to call it. "2020 Coronavirus pandemic permanent closures" is a mouthful. Maybe some subset of those words. --[[User:Lkseitz|Lkseitz]] ([[User talk:Lkseitz|talk]]) 07:48, 16 May 2020 (PDT)
* I think maybe a [[List of businesses that closed during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic|list]] might be less 'junky' than a category, but I'm not opposed. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 13:21, 22 July 2020 (PDT)
== In The News ==
* On the front page in the "In the News" section, there is an errant </small > which is showing on the page. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 14:05, 24 November 2020 (PST)
** Thanks for the small tip. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 14:54, 24 November 2020 (PST)
** And welcome back! --[[User:Lkseitz|Lkseitz]] ([[User talk:Lkseitz|talk]]) 07:13, 25 November 2020 (PST)
*** We'll see how long my return lasts. My new employer doesn't allow cell phones in the building so it feels like 2006 all over again. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 07:22, 27 November 2020 (PST)
**** 😮 --[[User:Lkseitz|Lkseitz]] ([[User talk:Lkseitz|talk]]) 06:53, 28 November 2020 (PST)
***** Terrified of the [https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/05/great-5g-conspiracy/611317/ 5G], eh? --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 07:21, 30 November 2020 (PST)
== Images from Wikipedia ==
Pardon my ignorance, or lack of memory. I am trying to fill in some of the missing images we have. I found an image of [[Mary McLeod]] on Wikipedia but I'm unsure if we can use it and if so, which template to use. See [[Talk:Mary McLeod]] for more info. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 10:33, 3 December 2020 (PST)
* Any help on this one? [[User:Dystopos]]? [[User:Lkseitz]]? [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 06:38, 9 December 2020 (PST)
** Anything that's on Wikipedia is okay to use. Generally, the (CC BY-SA 3.0) license notification produced by using the "<nowiki>{{CC Image}}</nowiki>" template is compatible with photographs published under Wikipedia's standard GFDL license. In this case the creator has released it into the public domain, so the "<nowiki>{{PD}}</nowiki>" template applies. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 07:12, 9 December 2020 (PST)
*** Perfect! I had looked but couldn't find what I was looking for. I knew there was something along these lines. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 08:55, 9 December 2020 (PST)
== Creature ==
See the Discussion page for [[Creature]]. Is it still in business, if not, who is currently using their signage? [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 06:38, 9 December 2020 (PST)
== Please delete  ==
* Delete category [[:Category:Greek owned businesses]], I forgot the dash. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 11:17, 9 December 2020 (PST)
** Done. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 12:36, 9 December 2020 (PST)
== 2007-2008 recession ==
* Do we have a page which showcases the businesses closed or otherwise impacted by the recession of 2007-2008? There's a Wikipedia article [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%932008 Financial crisis of 2007-2008] ... Is it needed? I know we lost several car dealerships and related industries such as [[Southern Comfort Conversions]], as well as [[Colonial Bank]], [[Superior Bank]], [[Nexity Bank]], and others. Thoughts? Concerns? Issues? [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 07:40, 18 December 2020 (PST)
** Sounds reasonable to try. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 10:21, 18 December 2020 (PST)
*** I found a comprehensive al.com article as the base. I'm going to name it [[Great Recession]] for now. It seems to be the consensus at least with Wikis and internet pundits. There's a Wikipedia page by the same name as well. [[User:Wheresdib|--Wheresdib]] ([[User talk:Wheresdib|talk]]) 10:34, 18 December 2020 (PST)
**** Did you notice there were already nine articles linking to Great Recession? Frankly, I thought I'd seen John create more of those links over the years, but I guess not. Oh, wait, here's a couple that link to "Great recession". I'll update those. Ah, and more for "2007", "2008", and "2009 recession"! --[[User:Lkseitz|Lkseitz]] ([[User talk:Lkseitz|talk]]) 15:30, 19 December 2020 (PST)


== Articles ==
== Articles ==

Revision as of 09:46, 15 October 2021

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Articles

  • I have been adding articles from local news sources as I find them to redlinked entries here. My current bandwidth isn't allowing me much play time, so anyone is welcome to create the pages. I've merely added the links as a future reference. --Wheresdib (talk) 07:47, 17 February 2021 (PST)

Fifteen Years!

  • Can you believe we are coming up on the 15th Anniversary of Bhamwiki? Nether can I! Dystopos, do you want to host a Zoom meeting on March 15, or something similar? I assume an in-person meet-up is still discouraged at this point. --Wheresdib (talk) 12:25, 23 February 2021 (PST)
    • I'm not a huge fan of zoom meetings, but I'm up for participating in whatever is safe and appropriate. Maybe I can get Chivon to make a little video presentation to share. I was also thinking of having t-shirts made for all of us, but then I forgot to follow-up. --Dystopos (talk) 14:20, 23 February 2021 (PST)
      • T-shirts would be cool. And since we're not going anywhere much, no one would know if they're late. :-) I'd say I'm up for anything, but looking at my calendar, I'm booked the weekend of 3/14-15 and pretty much all Sundays. :-( --Lkseitz (talk) 06:29, 24 February 2021 (PST)
        • Just for the record, you should all let me know how many t-shirts you would want, and what size(s). Admin at Bhamwiki dot com would be a good way to let me know. --Dystopos (talk) 09:07, 24 February 2021 (PST)
    • I think a Zoom meeting would be fine. I'm used to those for work, so I could probably join whenever you decide to meet. Robert Matthews (talk) 14:29, 24 February 2021 (PST)
      • If anyone has proposals for items to put on an agenda for a zoom meeting, add them here. --Dystopos (talk) 15:10, 24 February 2021 (PST)
        • I think I mainly need the annual(ish) Reading of the Statistics. --Lkseitz (talk) 05:17, 10 March 2021 (PST)
  • I'm thinking I'll write up a 15-year stat[u]s update and distribute it to all interested parties, along with a mock-up of a 15th Anniversary t-shirt. --Dystopos (talk) 07:50, 12 March 2021 (PST)

15th Anniversary notes

Main article: Bhamwiki talk:Messageboard/15th Anniversary notes

Last chance

  • If anyone missed their chance to get a 15th anniversary Bhamwiki t-shirt, I'll soon be placing another order. These are free to anyone who has made more than 20 edits to pages that aren't about themselves. If anyone else in the world wants one or more at cost, let me know. You can contact me here, or email me at admin at bhamwiki dot com. Tell me your preferred size and color(s) (Note: orange is discontinued) and either give me a mailing address or talk to me about a pick-up location. --Dystopos (talk) 15:44, 30 July 2021 (PDT)

Reporting Awards

  • I've been pondering the idea of giving an annual award or awards for reporting in the media, as a way of recognizing the irreplaceable importance of first-hand reporting to Bhamwiki, as well as to the public. I'd probably come up with some kind of token to give out, and possibly invite honorees to attend our annual (?!) anniversary get-together. Thoughts? --Dystopos (talk) 07:41, 15 October 2021 (PDT)
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