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UTRS task for TPBot

Hey, I was thinking about it a few hours ago and wanted your input. What do you think about a UTRSBot or even using TPBot and setting it up so when a user appeals on UTRS, a template is placed on their user talk page notifying anyone watching that there is an appeal and the appeal id number for transparency. This could be done on IPs and user accounts. Your opinion?--v/r - TP 19:01, 2 August 2012 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I would at least like to see the API for the blockinfo transferred directly to the forums first so we have the correct information, especially when people have the tendency to have an account and click no account or the other way around. I also think there will be some privacy issues, I can't think of any at this second, but give me a day. Also we will have to disclose in our privacy policy that we are disclosing the fact that they are appealing a block. Can I ask what you see as the potential benefits, and maaybe the potential downfalls? (Sorry for stealing the thunder Hersfold) -- DQ (ʞlɐʇ) 21:08, 2 August 2012 (UTC)
Well unblock appeals shouldn't be private. There may be private data to consider, yes, but there shouldn't be privacy that a block has been appealed. On Wikipedia, we use a category for the unblock template. I believe the benefit will be added transparency in the way UTRS works as well as giving administrators who do not have a UTRS account a hit on their watchlist if a user they have blocked appeals; especially if they lose talk page access in which case a non-blocked bot would leave an appropriate notification. I understand the concern on accounts, but let me turn this back on you. Wouldn't it be beneficial if a user who isn't blocked gets a notification from TPBot (or UTRSBot) saying an appeal has been submitted in their name? Again, I can't see any privacy issues. Even an IP address that appeals would be public. The only information that would be posted on Wikipedia would be "This user has appealed on ticket number ####." Downfalls? I really can't see any except that some folks may want to know the contents of an appeal. But I think that once knowledge of UTRS becomes more widespread, that will become an issue anyway. This is a little off topic, but if there are non-administrators on the BASC, it might be an idea to grant them some sort of "reader" access.--v/r - TP 00:44, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
The only issue I can see is - like DQ said - is if someone who does have an account says they don't, the bot will disclose their IP address inadvertently. I'd be fine with this if it was limited only to registered blocked users, not to anonymous users. Otherwise it sounds like a good idea. Hersfold (t/a/c) 02:10, 3 August 2012 (UTC)

Administrator

Hello! I have graduated today. Can you tell me what I should do to move forward? Many thanks! -- RexRowan  Talk  15:43, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Graduated what? Hersfold (t/a/c) 17:13, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Your propsal on leaving Wikipedia

Just read your essay/proposal on this and find it sensible and well-written. I'm trying to encourage more careful vetting of requests at WT:CHU, and you may want to weigh in there as well.

The Uninvited Co., Inc. 21:40, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks! I'll take a look soon. Hersfold (t/a/c) 22:51, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

The Signpost: 06 August 2012

Category:Fictional women soldiers and warriors

Category:Fictional women soldiers and warriors, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. JDDJS (talk) 23:02, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

MfD nomination of Wikipedia:My little brother did it

Wikipedia:My little brother did it, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:My little brother did it and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:My little brother did it during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Ibicdlcod (talk) 05:56, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

kittie.

deadpig5 21:51, 11 August 2012 (UTC)

The Signpost: 13 August 2012

Global account

Hello I'm Tajniak from Polish wikipedia. I tried to make global account, but on English version somebody created acocunt with the same nick like me. He isn't active, haven't done any edits and uploads. Could you rename thid account?
Tajniak from Polish wikipedia 

195.114.170.145 (talk) 14:18, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
You'll need to fill out a request at WP:USURP - while you're right that the account doesn't have any edits here, we still have to give the user a week to let us know if they'd like a new username. Hersfold (t/a/c) 22:21, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

AFC Backlog

Articles for Creation urgently needs YOUR help!

Articles for Creation is desperately short of reviewers! We are looking for urgent help, from experienced editors, in reviewing submissions in the pending submissions queue. Currently there are 2917 submissions waiting to be reviewed and many help requests at our Help Desk.

Do you have what it takes?
  1. Are you familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines?
  2. Do you know what Wikipedia is and is not?
  3. Do you have a working knowledge of the Manual of Style, particularly article naming conventions?
  4. Are you autoconfirmed?
  5. Can you review submissions based on their individual merits?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then please read the reviewing instructions and donate a little of your time to helping tackle the backlog. You might wish to add {{AFC status}} or {{AfC Defcon}} to your userpage, which will alert you to the number of open submissions.

PS: we have a great AFC helper script at User:Timotheus Canens/afchelper4.js which helps in reviewing in just few edits easily!

We would greatly appreciate your help. Currently, only a small handful of users are reviewing articles. Any help, even if it's just 2 or 3 reviews, it would be extremely beneficial.
On behalf of the Articles for Creation project,
TheSpecialUser TSU

The Signpost: 20 August 2012

Status template script

Hi. I used your status template for my userpage, but the script you told me to install at User:Thekillerpenguin/vector.js doesn't seem to be working. What do you think is the problem? Thekillerpenguin (talk) 01:40, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

Are you using the vector skin? If not you could install it in a monobook.js or in common.js. Ryan Vesey 01:45, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
In addition, did you remember to bypass your cache? Ryan Vesey 01:46, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
I use vector. Is there something wrong with the formatting? Bypassing the cache doesn't work. Thekillerpenguin (talk) 06:05, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
It's a common complaint, and I really don't know what causes it. Unfortunately, without knowing the cause, I've no ideas of how to fix it. 03:43, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

Might be back again

I'm not sure how Wikipedia's blocking system works but I have been watching User Creation logs for any new registrations by SkepticAnonymous. See: [1] ViriiK (talk) 04:40, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 August 2012

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