[06:34:30] Thanks (re @nemoralis: For those who are developing (or want to develop) tools related to Wiki Loves events: the wikiloves toolforge tool now has a RES...) [19:08:18] Dear all, [19:08:18] The Election Committee of the Commons Photographers User Group is pleased to announce the commencement of the CPUG Board Elections 2026. [19:08:20] The election page is available at: [19:08:21] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Commons_Photographers_User_Group/Board_Elections_2026 [19:08:23] *Important Dates* [19:08:24] • 1–15 February 2026: Nomination period [19:08:26] • 26 February–7 March 2026: Voting period [19:08:27] • 15 March 2026: Results announced [19:08:29] *Eligibility for Nominations* [19:08:30] To be eligible to stand as a candidate, you must: [19:08:32] • Be a registered member of the Commons Photographers User Group on or before 15 September 2025 [19:08:34] • Have at least 100 meaningful contributions on Wikimedia Commons [19:08:35] • Hold a valid Wikimedia account in good standing [19:08:36] Six board members will be elected. After the election, the elected members will determine among themselves the allocation of board roles. [19:08:38] *Eligibility for Voters* [19:08:39] To be eligible to vote, you must: [19:08:41] • Be registered as a member of the Commons Photographers User Group on or before 1 November 2025 [19:08:42] • Have at least 50 meaningful contributions on Wikimedia Commons [19:08:44] • Hold a valid Wikimedia account in good standing [19:08:45] Each eligible voter may support multiple candidates, with one vote per candidate. [19:08:47] *How to Participate* [19:08:49] Eligible members who wish to stand for election are invited to submit their nomination statement on the election page during the nomination period. [19:08:50] All eligible members are encouraged to participate in this election process. [19:08:51] For questions or clarifications, please use the election talk page. [19:08:53] *Kind regards*, [19:08:54] CPUG Election Committee [22:18:42] Why are you spamming an election that requires being a member of the user group since several months ago here [22:25:29] I didn't even read that far, already deleted in the first sentence or two. (on telegram side)