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READ THIS BEFORE TEMPLATING[edit]

stop Make sure you've examined this IP's edits and edit summaries carefully before templating. --NeilN talk to me 01:04, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]


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Happy editing! Bronze2018 (talk) 16:01, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Regarding the message left by you on my talk page[edit]

It was a warning the user blanked a AFD page.[1] I think it should be as a record on the page until the AFD is concluded FITINDIA (talk) 14:41, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Is that consistent with our policies regarding WP:REMOVE? And even if you're covered, edit warring over this doesn't look good. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:45, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The user in question [2] thank you FITINDIA (talk) 14:59, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I've seen. Bbb is nothing if not a sharp admin. Of course, this is sort of irrelevant to our discussion. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:02, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You[edit]

Hi, Just wanted to stop by to thank you for reverting a vandal here in Imperialism. (N0n3up (talk) 04:18, 13 June 2016 (UTC))[reply]

A cup of tea for you![edit]

Your patrolling is much appreciated! Sro23 (talk) 17:53, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thank you very much! It's nice to imagine I'm civil enough to drink tea in the vessel proffered here. Mostly I down small brewery ale in paper cups. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 19:18, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Company of One Hundred Associates[edit]

Hey 99. Thanks for your revert. There is definitely COI involved. See my talk page. — JJMC89 (T·C) 02:01, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback[edit]

Hello, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. You have new messages at OnionRing's talk page.
Message added 14:55, 7 July 2016 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.[reply]

OnionRing (talk) 14:55, 7 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Seen. I thought it was so thin that it merits rapid dispatch, notwithstanding the time it's been up. I have seen longer-standing articles speedy deleted. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:59, 7 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

August 2016[edit]

Information icon Hello. Regarding the recent revert you made to 2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga: you may already know about them, but you might find Wikipedia:Template messages/User talk namespace useful. After a revert, these can be placed on the user's talk page to let them know you considered their edit inappropriate, and also direct new users towards the sandbox. They can also be used to give a stern warning to a vandal when they've been previously warned. Thanks for catching the vandalism edits! Marianna251TALK 20:03, 14 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If this is a shared IP address, and you did not make the edits, consider creating an account for yourself so you can avoid further irrelevant notices.

ANI[edit]

I replied to your post there. Not sure if you're still checking that thread. --NeilN talk to me 13:48, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for explaining to this slightly dull IP. Much appreciated, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 13:53, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

WP:User name[edit]

Our dog IP nemesis has (unfortunately) sometimes used addresses that look like yours. It would really help if you exercised your option and registered, got an account and became an identifiable regular. We are seeing a lot of each other. It is confusing at times to other users (not just me). I appreciate your devandalizing the dog articles. Kudos. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 20:24, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • I get a bit confused by the similarities, too. But there's no harm in any of us taking the extra few seconds to be certain before reverting and warning other users--I used to enjoy the luxury of rollback privileges, and am voluntarily reconciled to working a bit more slowly now. Not a bad thing at all. Keep up the good work, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:33, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, you have a point. But it's not just about you. The other IP is persistent and appears regularly. He strikes quickly and does lots of damage. Quickly. This would really help, and it would be of little inconvenience to you. You can now be continuously signed in for 365 days. So I would ask you to give it more thought and change your mind for the greater good. But it's your choice.
So we are clear here, we are reverting at cross purposes sometimes. And I have (mistakenly) reported you to WP:AIV. Just saying that it would really be a help. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:39, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I appreciate it, and in no ways to foster ill-will, remind others that the onus is on them, as it is on me, to be circumspect in such matters. I've many times explained the rationale for editing as an IP--my history as a registered account was quite illustrious and constructive in the matter of building content rather than simply removing vandalism. That is to say, nobody here is on solid ground in imploring an IP to register; the inconveniences are greater for me than for you, but it is what I prefer for now. Until Wikipedia bans IPs from editing, please respect that. Thank you, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:53, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Besides, it's really a bit weird to ask someone to change their name so as not to inconvenience others. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:55, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
As the last several weeks have demonstrated, we can't really control the IP, short of range blocks. This is Whack a mole.
OTOH, you could help a a concrete way.
I am presuming WP:AGF that you are not a WP:Sock for the IP. You know the answer to that one.
You could make dealing with him a lot easier. It's not about you only.
You have an absolute right to continue as you are. This is not about rights. Only common sense.
I've said enough. You are on your own. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:57, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, you said too much. I have long been assisting in 'a concrete way.' The implication that I may be a sock for vandals is insulting, and has nothing to do with me. If you have any further questions, I strongly suggest you refer them to Drmies, Bbb23 or any number of associated administrators who may be familiar with me. I have, as have you, attempted to curb the 'dog' vandal, and I feel no obligation to question whether you are somehow related to him/her. We can each continue as we have, without need for you to drop by here or at other well-meaning IP's talk pages. All the best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 22:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Never heard of him in my life. Are you still making trouble wherever you go, 99? I'm not used to running into you on a Talk page other than mine or Drmies's. Always good to see you wherever you happen to be.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:10, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, Bbb; always good to hear from you. If I delete this thread it's only because the presumption out of which it grew pisses me off no end. I once knew of a painter who shared the last name of an unrelated artist working in a similar place and style; he asked her to change her surname to avoid confusion. Anyway, I'm reading this with one eye while working on an article for publication with the other. For those I sign my real name. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 22:14, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, 99. Sorry to be replying to a thread from seven months ago. I just saw some edits and thought, "hmmmmmm.... that looks like something 99 would do" so I came to investigate. Anyways, I'm amazed at the chutzpah of that artist. However, Wikipedia is a more important concern, and the title of the Wikipedia article about you is disambiguated. In order to avoid this messy situation, I'm formally asking you to change your real name. I hope all's well with you these days. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 22:32, 17 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, Mandarax! Good to hear from you. All's good here, and I hope you're well, too. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:49, 17 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Good luck to you too, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. Hope we can curb the dog. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 23:03, 17 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see how or why requiring one IP editor to register should help us curb the vandalism of another. Anyone who reverts an edit should carefully judge an edit on its merits before they revert, and if they do, they'll quickly realize there is a world of difference. Please accept. Carry on, 99, and good luck with the article. I'll proofread it for you at the friends' rate. Drmies (talk) 13:53, 18 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks, but I fear you'll mold my sharp American slang into something from Beowulf. It's bad enough that I can hear my editors gnashing their teeth and rolling their eyes; hearing the latter is a neat trick, by the way. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:10, 18 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

rivaldox Regarding the message left by you on my talk page[edit]

Hi thanks for your message regarding my post on Berkeley holdings. I am a resident at Chelsea Bridge Wharf and the evidence I have is a alter form Wandsworth Council that the depots do not have planning permission (dated 2.8.16) and evidence of the resident petition about this (a link to the online petition). However it seems that I am not allowed to post either this doc or the link. If you can advise what the issue is with using these sources of evidence I would be grateful. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rivaldox (talk • contribs) 10:51, 20 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • There's no evidence that this belongs in an encyclopedia--it's trivial, and doesn't appear to be supported by multiple published sources. Moreover, even if it were mentioned in a newspaper article, it's of short-term local interest, and isn't noteworthy by encyclopedic standards. I'm also concerned that you may have a dog in this fight, a WP:COI, since you added content about this twice and have admitted personal involvement. This is appropriate for a blog or an activist website, but probably not here. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:39, 21 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]


Thanks for your message. Yes I have a 'dog in this fight' I am a resident. That doesn't change the fact that the council have found the depots to be in violation of planning law. You seem to have a naive view of what 'facts' are and I am afraid that you have a dog in this fight since there is not the slightest hint of criticism of Berkeley Homes on this page despite the fact that many of their developments are controversial and have often been strongly opposed locally. You are in effect acting as a censor on behalf of Berkeley Homes and that is unacceptable and against the spirit of Wikipedia. I will challenge this. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rivaldox (talk • contribs) 08:01, 21 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For your reversal in Zillah Bell Contemporary Art; thank you! — Sam Sailor 13:09, 25 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ANI[edit]

It helps to add diffs. Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 04:23, 28 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Jim1138, I've added 7 diffs to the ANI, a drop in the bucket. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:31, 28 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I've been told, in essence, that there's nothing to be done, and why give a shit? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:42, 28 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Administrator intervention against vandalism[edit]

Hello 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63, sorry for my mistake. Best Regards --Serols (talk) 16:37, 31 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for cleaning my page![edit]

Thanks! Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 04:51, 5 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

The IP I've been gifted with this evening, in the aftermath of a power outage. Still the same lovable 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. Or as Drmies and Bbb23 know me, 99. 2601:188:1:AEA0:BC62:BFD6:7849:F056 (talk) 02:29, 6 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) I'll have a flake with that!  ;) Muffled Pocketed 08:29, 8 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Very good. Anything concerning dessert works for me. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:28, 8 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For reverting vandalism and warning disruptive users. Gulumeemee (talk) 05:12, 8 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Every time the power goes out here in, and even when it doesn't, I get a new IP. This is my latest. 2601:188:1:AEA0:9825:2A41:2ECE:E32B (talk) 03:51, 12 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

More socking, 99. ;) Muffled Pocketed 04:12, 12 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Harbor City International School[edit]

There is no "|directors=" in Template:Infobox school only a "|director=" (singular). Please do not remove the {{reflist}} and "== References ==" header. Thank you Jim1138 (talk) 03:48, 14 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Excise the problem, don't hack it and other functional stuff out. Jim1138 (talk) 03:52, 14 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
That's what I'm trying to do--don't restore dreck. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:53, 14 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
There is almost nothing in that article that belongs, even after your radical cuts. I will be snipping away some more and trying to add some reasonably referenced content. Re your request at RPP, I only see one school and no school districts in Idaho and see no relation at all to the article referenced here. Skyline will be getting some attention from me too. IP editors are more than welcome at Wikiproject Schools. Wanna join? I can promise you we won't have a picnic nor will you get a cool tshirt, but you do not ever have to wear a silly hat! John from Idegon (talk) 03:19, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, John from Idegon. Drmies deleted three school district articles because they were blatant copyright violations. NWAyeah is the primary account, and a series of similarly disruptive IPs have sprung up in support. A number of them are from the University of Idaho. 2601:188:1:AEA0:9CA8:8C33:3D8F:7E65 (talk) 04:29, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
A favor? Please drop a note on my talk with the names of the district's so I can recreate them right? Unless you see a range relationship with the IPs, Harbor looks like typical private/charter school promo to me. They're up my butt readding as fast as I can revert. Not too worried about it tho as some of what they're adding is blatantly BLP violating. John from Idegon (talk) 04:46, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

It's raining today, so naturally the power went out. Anything meteorologically stronger than a rabbit hiccup screws up the electricity here. Latest incarnation. 2601:188:1:AEA0:30F8:873F:7608:6364 (talk) 15:49, 19 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

September 2016[edit]

Information icon Hello, I'm Serols. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions —the one you made with this edit to Subhash Sureshchandra Deshmukh— because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. Serols (talk) 15:23, 20 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • I apologize for that revert I did earlier. I didn't realize the content was copyrighted, and, usually, section blanking is just that: section blanking. -- Gestrid (talk) 01:33, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • I appreciate it, Gestrid, and I know what happened. Everyone needs to take an extra couple of seconds to examine such edits before reverting and templating. Doing so has calmed my trigger finger on many occasions. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:36, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Recent Vandalizing[edit]

Hi there, I wanted to apologize. I made an edit awhile ago, but other students sharing the address kept messing with it, and I stopped trying. I just got back on and saw all the warnings being reported. I'm sorry for who ever is doing this. I'm just going to get a private account, and revert any other vandalization I spot on Idaho related pages. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.101.245.189 (talk) 16:59, 21 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks and best of luck. I'm no stranger to academic life and satirical snark, but it's a shame that so many students cede the opportunity to add to an encyclopedic endeavor, in favor of dishwater. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:9CA8:8C33:3D8F:7E65 (talk) 00:05, 22 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

My latest incarnation. 2601:188:1:AEA0:8D59:807A:9698:8CCD (talk) 02:05, 25 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Newest incarnation. 2601:188:1:AEA0:3478:AF6A:7A73:22F1 (talk) 00:01, 3 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Again! 2601:188:1:AEA0:5026:9BD2:9F02:C2DF (talk) 18:28, 4 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Undo[edit]

Undo'ed wrong editor, sorry! I've undone the undoing. :) CrowCaw 19:04, 5 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Newest incarnation.... 2601:188:1:AEA0:FC5D:32C8:E1D4:CBBD (talk) 21:34, 16 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another incarnation.... 2601:188:1:AEA0:B41D:261D:9855:3B48 (talk) 12:20, 18 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another incarnation. Power went out last night. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65B8:F59A:5E97:E329 (talk) 14:06, 24 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another incarnation. 2601:188:1:AEA0:54FE:11E3:7566:4F1F (talk) 12:21, 27 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

And another[edit]

Every time the rural power skips a beat here in Hell's Holler. 2601:188:1:AEA0:4067:7991:A590:AA76 (talk) 14:23, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tagging[edit]

You know, if you just got a registered account, you wouldn't have to keep doing this. Just sayin'. --‖ Ebyabe talk - Attract and Repel ‖ 17:42, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another incarnation. And fuck it, I need to retire. 2601:188:1:AEA0:3946:8D55:35B4:1C (talk) 01:31, 31 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A bowl of strawberries for you![edit]

Thanks for your good work in keeping up with the ninja edits (i.e., English Brazilians). There be trolls out der in dem dar hills! Iryna Harpy (talk) 02:47, 4 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
--Iryna Harpy (talk) 05:47, 4 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you![edit]

I see you've been given food and drinks... so how about a cute little kitten! Thank you for undoing vandalism on my talk page by a certain blocked user, and for your kind sentiments about me on their talk page. Hope you have a wonderful day! Kind regards,

—MelbourneStar☆talk 13:32, 4 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another avatar. 2601:188:1:AEA0:5DBF:C661:34B1:B7C8 (talk) 18:21, 6 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

And tag[edit]

Where I am tonight. 2601:188:1:AEA0:8D0A:6D57:2982:44AD (talk) 01:19, 10 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback[edit]

Hello, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. You have new messages at Iryna Harpy's talk page.
Message added 03:18, 16 November 2016 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.[reply]

Iryna Harpy (talk) 03:18, 16 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Edits on Communist Party of India[edit]

Hi, I apologize for rolling you back since you have now stated your rationale for doing so, but please include that reasoning in your edit summary before blanking out copious amounts of text. Thank you. smileguy91talk - contribs 17:02, 18 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • I appreciate it, but my exasperation is merited. I furnished detailed edit summaries, citing the sources of the violations, a few minutes earlier. As someone who's reverted vandalism here for over a decade, I tire of reminding other editors the obvious--take the few extra second before misusing rollback technology. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:18, 18 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Doane Academy[edit]

Here's my problem:

  • I can't block in good conscience as @GeorgeWashingtonDoane: has made no edits since your warning
  • I can't semi-protect as the account will become autoconfirmed tomorrow and can just override the protection
  • I don't want to full-protect as that's cracking a sledgehammer with a nut.

In the meantime, I'm going through the article's revision and wiping out all the obvious copyvios. I hope that will get the message through; if not, we can block then. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 14:49, 21 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Also: I suspect DoaneWiki and BishopDoane are the same person, but none of the accounts have been blocked, and none of them overlap, which means a sockpuppetry block is also inappropriate. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 14:54, 21 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, re: WP:MULTIPLE. Very interesting and educational for me. If administrators prefer that these policies be less transparent, feel free to revert and delete the above. But it's been most helpful--thanks. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:11, 21 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Account[edit]

Information icon Hello, you are welcome to edit without logging in but I recommend you to create an account so that this can be avoided in future. If you edit without a username, your IP address (2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63) is used to identify you instead. regards, DRAGON BOOSTER ★ 17:58, 22 November 2016 (UTC).[reply]

  • Thank you. As someone who has in the past used a registered account to great effect, I'd suggest that you not reflexively revert a constructive edit in the assumption that an IP account is up to no good. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 18:02, 22 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar[edit]

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Thanks for all of your work in keeping the wiki clean of vandalism and other bad edits. Feinoha Talk 02:49, 17 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Helge Solum Larsen[edit]

Apologies. --Mr. Vernon (talk) 23:16, 23 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks. I suspect the WP:COI account probably has a few good points, but at the moment it's difficult to parse wheat from chaff, especially when they're not offering any sources. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:17, 23 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

For all your good work, (and stubborn refusal to create an account)[edit]

The Eastern pygmy possum-shaped barnstar
For all your ongoing good work, (and stubborn refusal to create an account) I award you this, The Eastern pygmy possum-shaped barnstar. You thoroughly deserve it.

Also: please consider creating an account. I'm sorta obliged to mention this. Shirt58 (talk) 10:20, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bruce[edit]

So about that Bruce guy who keeps writing BeeGee tour articles... so I've sent him instructions on how to better format his pages and no response, but he keeps on editing things incorrectly. what's the next step? --Jennica✿ / talk 14:08, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • I don't know, which is why I brought this to ANI; except for your welcome input, that move was met with silence. When a WP:SPA pops up and posts problematic articles en masse and refuses to answer or engage, I usually think they've been here before and are just going to bulldoze until someone stops them. I'm thinking about dropping a note to an administrator about this (Drmies, duck! The account in question is [3]). Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:13, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Do you know a lot of about the sockpuppetry stuff? I've never gone through with an investigation but I have come across someone who is mucking up many articles [I am working my way through their history and fixing stuff], specifically on these 2 articles: Altan and Malicorne. I am just wondering about a 2nd opinion because I'm pretty unfamiliar. the two users in question are both listed here - i don't want to tag their names or anything, just yet. but French and "Hurlu_____" both share a "talent" for the writing style in those articles and not leaving summaries except when they make a mistake, then they type "Oops!". And Hurlu already has a sockpuppet (Lurulu) -- so why does he still have an account? Like I said, I'm just wondering if I should pursue this and if you don't have any input, that's okay :) I am just tired of seeing their bulldozing. --Jennica✿ / talk 16:42, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know that those two accounts are the same--one edits pretty exclusively the Malicorne article, the other has a much wider range--but the relationship of the one account to Hurlu is curious, and I'm not sure why they haven't been blocked. If these accounts are persistently adding unsourced or otherwise unacceptable content, you can request page protection or other administrative action. I'll take a look later... 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:52, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I thought I'd swing by and tell you that Hurlu is blocked indefinitely. The person who blocked him said it was very unusual he evaded a block in the 4 years he remade his account. --Jennica✿ / talk 14:36, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Jennica, for the update, and for your observations. Apologies for forgetting about my promise to look at the accounts' edit histories. Very best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:56, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
By the way, Jennica, Drmies has been conscientious in nominating a number of Bruce's unsourced articles for deletion [4]. I especially like the Michael Jackson anti-gravity business. Just what Wikipedia needs. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:04, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Oh my god. --Jennica✿ / talk 15:10, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Well, yes. There's something to be said for eliciting laughter, even if it eventually leads to a sanction. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:13, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, it's pretty good. I snickered. On the topic of notability, the above user Hurlu created a few Sting tour pages. Rock Paper Scissors North American Tour - I have no idea if they are of any importance really. --Jennica✿ / talk 15:23, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Given the news coverage [5] there shouldn't be any problem with notability for the tour. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:28, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
He's back and he's still editing articles! I'm surprised his BeeGees tour articles weren't deleted. They remain intact.. and now he's doing Jackson Five articles haha --Jennica✿ / talk 02:45, 20 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, Jennica. Some articles were deleted, but the pattern of regurgitating content onto Wikipedia without bothering to source any of it will persist, unfortunately. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:09, 21 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Why? I thought that would be against a rule or something. He is basically spamming with articles and listening to nobody - a steamroller editor. --Jennica✿ / talk 17:50, 21 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
It's not spamming unless they're obviously promoting a product or an idea. There are two issues--refusal to engage discussion and work collaboratively, and creation of unsourced articles, with the presumption, or lack of concern at all, that other editors will clean up after them by supplying references. This is why I opened a thread at ANI a few weeks ago, to no avail. Feel free to reintroduce discussion there, since the issues continue unabated. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 18:25, 21 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm. Maybe there's something else. Maybe something from WP:COMPETENCE but maybe eventually: WP:ROPE. I've seen people get blocked for having so many deleted articles - man, Wiki needs tighter rules regarding newbies lol --Jennica✿ / talk 05:09, 22 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

November 2016[edit]

Information icon Hello 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. Thanks for patrolling new pages – it's a very important task! I'm just letting you know, however, that there is consensus that we shouldn't tag pages as lacking context (CSD A1) and/or content (CSD A3) moments after they are created, as you did at Moon Seung-Jun. It is also suggested that pages that might meet CSD A7 criteria not be tagged for deletion immediately after they are created. It's usually best to wait at least 10–15 minutes for more content to be added if the page is very short, and the articles should not be marked as patrolled. Tagging such pages in a very short space of time may drive away well-meaning contributors, which is not good for Wikipedia. Attack pages (G10), blatant nonsense (G1), copyright violations (G12) and pure vandalism/blatant hoaxes (G3) should of course be tagged and deleted immediately. Thanks. Adam9007 (talk) 18:46, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If this is a shared IP address, and you did not make the edits, consider creating an account for yourself so you can avoid further irrelevant notices.
  • Thank you, Adam9007. I was quick to nominate, in part because I saw the article had already been speedy deleted recently, and because the infobox in the second version looked none too promising. I gathered, given the thousands of bios I'd seen before, as well as my experience as a writer and editor on and off Wikipedia, that this didn't have traction. Nonetheless you're correct, and make a proper distinction between those articles that merit rapid dispatch, and those that cause no harm in being gifted some extra time. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:09, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your help today[edit]

I wish the thank button worked for IPs. Thanks for keeping an eye on that Tamil article. Take care! and create an account for crying out loud so I can thank you Patient Zerotalk 13:33, 29 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Numerous edits[edit]

Sorry, I don't know where to contact you, but I saw that you think I'm vandalizing, but I'm not! Here in Italy the movie is also known as Florence. It's not vandalizing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lolitaslies (talk • contribs) 21:43, 27 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • You can not add unsourced content. Nor do we add every variation according to foreign interpretations of titles. Additionally, you've made several other edits of questionable merit. Please read our guidelines. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:46, 27 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

UA Lyceum edits[edit]

Dear user, please note that I was not trying to add any ad to article - it was added by user (cur | prev) 01:47, 20 February 2016‎ Bamyers99 (talk | contribs)‎ . . (4,978 bytes) (-97)‎ . . (rm phone number and email address) (undo)

I was trying to remove this as well as restore lost data that this user deleted without reason. I also added references to added material and removed advertising of other user, it is not mine (just intermidiate step in restoring data). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 113.92.129.144 (talk) 16:12, 28 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A happy new year kitten for you![edit]

This little mammal placed here to remind you of the fate of those mammals less fortunate than us. Please spare a thought for the edit warriors, the vandals, the POV fighters, the BLP violators, the link spammers, and pray that they may see the error of their ways.

Drmies (talk) 17:08, 29 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you so, Drmies. For the record, I love not only immature cats, but all the miscreants who come to Wikipedia for nefarious ends. Like kittens who pee on the living room rug, it's their misguided activities I have no patience for. Of course, animals have an excuse. Cheers, always, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:56, 29 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

AIV[edit]

Happy New Year 99! Wot restriction is that then? O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 14:56, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • Happy New Year to you, too! When I attempted to post speedy templates at two user pages this morning, one for spamming and the other as a copyright violation, my edits were rejected with a banner informing me that unregistered accounts could not edit the user pages of registered users. So that's that. This would be my second favorite change, behind the decision to retire the 'longterm' warning template. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:59, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I see wot you mean, yeah. Err sorry mate I done it for you. But that's pretty poor. Something else that's been 'discussed'... But no-one knows where?! O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 15:15, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:17, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A cheeseburger for you![edit]

Presumably steve harvey's favorite food. (Thank you for the revert) Layla (̿̿ ̿̿ ̿̿ ̿'̿'\̵͇̿̿\з= ( ▀ ͜͞ʖ▀) =ε/̵͇̿̿/’̿’̿ ̿ ̿̿ ̿̿) 17:02, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Apology[edit]

My apology on that revert and the warning. Thanks for fixing it again. Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 03:04, 5 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • De nada. This is why I always double-check before reverting and warning; the extra three or four seconds make a difference. Feel free to leave templates for the other two IPs. Best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:06, 5 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks and sorry[edit]

Thanks for catching the nonsense and sorry that I didn't realize quick enough what you were doing. I thought it was one of my many sock fans who've been reverting me over the past few days. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 09:52, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Layla's colloo club.[edit]

 ur cool
ur cool! Now u can eat ice cream and be in the exsculsive cooll club.

<--------------- cool kid memeber enjoying coool ice creammmmmm Layla ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 16:39, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Yet another avatar, since wifi was briefly lost out here after the last snowstorm. Must move to a place where there's a decent watering hole within walking distance. Hmm, doesn't Drmies own a copy of the Worldwide Atlas of Places to Drink Astoundingly Esoteric Ales? 2601:188:1:AEA0:38D2:7218:4D4F:2BC5 (talk) 22:16, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Always a warm welcome in sunny E11  :) not sure if exotic describes it... no snow storms anyway! O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 22:32, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Not so sunny there, as I recall, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. But I did greatly enjoy London during visits there, even with a hammering cold that kept me in a hotel room for the better part of two days. 2601:188:1:AEA0:38D2:7218:4D4F:2BC5 (talk) 22:36, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Best way to see it! ;) O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 22:37, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
We were last there many years ago during Thanksgiving, which we celebrated by cooking two chickens for a festive group. Not a decent turkey to be found in Hampstead. It rained, coldly. And when we sought late night guidance from a railroad employee at the tube, his accent was so thick we didn't have a clue where to catch the train. We loved it. 2601:188:1:AEA0:38D2:7218:4D4F:2BC5 (talk) 22:52, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Brilliant :) rest assured, that wouldn't happen nowadays. No trains nor staff left! Hampstead's v nice though, you go up on Parliament Hill? O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 22:57, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know where we were. It was night, we followed directions to the appropriate flat, then returned to the hotel at evening's end. I know Hampstead better from Constable's paintings than personal experience, and something tells me it's not quite the same. 2601:188:1:AEA0:38D2:7218:4D4F:2BC5 (talk) 23:19, 9 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • I just go with this, or with my brother-in-law's advice... Drmies (talk) 17:16, 10 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Kellyanne conway[edit]

Talk to me. How did my edits violate wikipedia's policy on living persons? The insertion of the word "claims" improves the article's veracity because according to the link provided, the information is based on her claims. Tamadrum313 (talk) 02:23, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another incarnation. 2601:188:1:AEA0:5DB5:3047:9E19:AC9 (talk) 01:29, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Also this [8]. Busy day. 2601:188:1:AEA0:5DB5:3047:9E19:AC9 (talk) 04:04, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Re: The Right Stuff (blog)[edit]

My apologies for the inappropriate warning template. My reaction on seeing the diff was that bad-faith NPOV violations were being introduced, but I see now that there's something of an ongoing edit war with regard to that content. Thank you for the friendly suggestion to take a closer look. – Juliancolton | Talk 02:24, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note to self--copyright violation check[edit]

https://tools.wmflabs.org/copyvios/

Tagging of The blue leader[edit]

Hi. Please note that pages should not be tagged for speedy deletion under CSD A1, A3, or A7 at least 10-15 minutes after they are created. Thank you. —MRD2014 (talk • contribs) 03:48, 20 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

User blocked for spamming Youtube link. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:55, 20 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

2602:302:d1a2:c740:89da:9660:ec42:6394[edit]

Ahh... looks like Oshwah got them... :-) 172.56.38.43 (talk) 03:30, 25 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks very much  :)[edit]

They were asking for it though weren't they. I suppose we should be grateful they draw attention to articles like that for us! Take care! O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 18:28, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Really I've got no words. But the edit summaries from September may be my favorite of all time. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:50, 31 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

My guess[edit]

On what they were trying to do: [9] --NeilN talk to me 23:26, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Very savvy, NeilN. Sometimes I don't know if my inability to pick up on such behavior is the result of willful ignorance of labyrinthine guidelines, or naivete that anyone would go to such disruptive lengths. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:48, 31 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tag, another avatar[edit]

I'm it. 2601:188:1:AEA0:587E:8905:7942:88F3 (talk) 19:43, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

How not to react when you've been caught for WP:COI[edit]

[10]

Deny everything and insult the other editor. See WP:BOOMERANG. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:52, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Declined speedy deletion nomination of Coastal and offshore rowing[edit]

Hello 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63. Speedy deletion work is important and I do appreciate the effort. I would just ask that you please review the criteria carefully because accuracy is also important. On that issue, I have declined your speedy deletion nomination of Coastal and offshore rowing as constituting unambiguous advertising or promotion under CSD G11. That criterion did not apply because while the page did have some promotional sounding text, it was far from "exclusively promotional", nor would it need to be "fundamentally rewritten" to become encyclopaedic. Adam9007 (talk) 00:56, 7 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • Hi, Adam9007, and thank you for your note. I do think it requires extensive editing, and would indeed require fundamental revision to be encyclopaedic in form. In its entirety the article is a promotional brochure on behalf of the pleasures of rowing; in its parts it's largely a compilation of advertising prose for numerous non notable entities. These qualities have been characteristic since its inception. I've looked at it with an eye to removing the promotional bits, and suspect that what will remain will be largely unsourced. That's why I think it's a fairly lost cause. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:36, 7 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
    • Cheezus, I scan the article and it makes my bones hurt. Multiple passages begin by extolling the resurgent popularity of the sport, with 'talented athletes' , a 'growing number' of participants, where 'competition thrives', allowing 'rowers of all ages to enjoy camaraderie.' Perhaps I will try to have a go at it. It won't be pretty. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:44, 7 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Another avatar. 2601:188:1:AEA0:9C72:D001:B02E:25B8 (talk) 22:32, 7 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tag[edit]

Yet another avatar. Every time a *%#!" snowflake falls here the connection is lost and a new IP pops up. 2601:188:1:AEA0:8949:EA87:45B1:DF70 (talk) 03:17, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Input welcome[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Drmies, when you have time, can you check the criticisms section of Byron Katie? It was added several years ago by someone wishing to 'even out' the article's promotional tone, but I don't see a reliable source, only blogs and forums, and it makes one queasy from a WP:BLP standpoint. I'd remove the whole thing, but several accounts have tried that over time and each has been swiftly reverted.

The second, and much less simple challenge, is a school article, Ohio University, a complex weaving of institutional history and unsourced promotional content. This appears to have a legacy of COI edits. One doesn't have a clue where to begin. Thanks for any help you can provide. Cheers from 99, 2601:188:1:AEA0:8949:EA87:45B1:DF70 (talk) 15:20, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yo, 2601:188:1:AEA0:8949:EA87:45B1:DF70. Cheers! Well: I followed more or less in your footseps, and removed the section. That kind of material would need far far better sourcing than it had (blogs, etc)- I expect further reinsertion will result in a request for admin intervention, eh? Anyway- you're right- that's easy compared to universities. I swear they are the worst self-promoters we have here. I mean, no one cares about the bloke trying to push his Islamabad brothel- G11 for him- but university alumni are legion :D O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 15:33, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. The university business? Don't even go down that rabbit hole without a flashlight and a search team. Best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:8949:EA87:45B1:DF70 (talk) 16:09, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
But I don't think all the Els were spam, especially if they linked to content in O and Time mags. 2601:188:1:AEA0:8949:EA87:45B1:DF70 (talk) 16:11, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nice catch[edit]

Can't thank IP users, so great job spotting the repost on Christina July Kim. I knew something was fishy with the persondata template that hasn't been used since 2015 and I had a feeling it was a reposted article, but I wasn't sure. Great catch. Pishcal (talk) 23:14, 16 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you very much, Pishcal. Looks like a public relations team working here. Check the related promo, for a film festival created last year by Ms. Kim. Is there a speedy rationale for that? Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:16, 16 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Drmies and Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, perhaps you can have a look at Christina July Kim and Silicon Valley International Film Festival. Both were posted by related accounts, one of which has been blocked. I nominated each, maybe with a bit of haste, for speedy deletion, but think they're good for AfD. Your thoughts welcome. With much cheer, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 02:40, 18 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • Yo '99, I mentioned you here, but wasn't sure if you'ld get the ping. Good work that. The CJK article is now back up at AfD here courtesy of 'Marvellous spiderman,' who has been dying to delete it all morning :) O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 11:07, 18 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:35, 21 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for an awesome editor[edit]

The Barnstar of Diligence
In recognition of a combination of extraordinary scrutiny, precision and community service, you have been awarded this barnstar. Enjoy. Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball 23:22, 21 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

February 2017[edit]

Hello, I'm Dan Koehl. I noticed that in this edit to Milton, Queensland, you removed content without adequately explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry, the removed content has been restored. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. Dan Koehl (talk) 02:41, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Please do not remove content or templates from pages on Wikipedia, as you did with this edit to Milton, Queensland, without giving a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary. Your content removal does not appear constructive and has been reverted. Please make use of the sandbox if you'd like to experiment with test edits. Thank you. Dan Koehl (talk) 02:42, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, funk it. Oshwah, NeilN or Drmies, any help you can provide will be appreciated. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:14, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • Dan, there really was no need for any of this. The content was awful and promotional and was rightly removed--claiming that the removal was unexplained is appealing to an alternative fact. Drmies (talk) 03:32, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Drmies Sorry to rouse you. Hope you're well. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:38, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Sure thing, 99. Yes, I'm a bit sleepy after a late-night class, and my poor daughter has a lot of homework to get through. I wish Duke had the decency to play a game when I need to have something to watch on TV. Drmies (talk) 03:39, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
May I suggest CNN? I need a horse tranquilizer to settle me down after watching a half hour of that at night. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:41, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I am getting so fekking tired of having basic copy edits and removal of crap misconstrued as vandalism and reverted. Any help you can give at Stanley Leopold Fowler, Oshwah, NeilN or Drmies, would be much appreciated. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 13:48, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have any idea of how many of your edits get reverted by editors using Twinkle or Huggle? --NeilN talk to me 15:06, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Don't Neil; you'll keep him up even longer at night! ;) O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 15:12, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Just an idea I had, creating a whitelist for IPs that would pop up an "Are you sure?" message for the editor reverting the IP's edits. --NeilN talk to me 15:18, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
On a serious note, a good idea- include in it your banner heading (top of this page) telling them to check this IP's edits etc., before doing anything. O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 15:28, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I like it. I think what I'm running into are registered accounts that are getting sloppy; they see an IP removing content and don't take five seconds to read either the content or the edit summaries. As a registered I had and used rollback, and know that these tools are too easy to inadvertently misuse. That's understood. What disappoints me is that ostensibly constructive accounts (see the two instances above) are loath to respond or take responsibility. Thanks so much for helping out at the article, and in general. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:26, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I don't expect it to go anywhere, given the "they can just register" attitude, but I will propose it. --NeilN talk to me 15:31, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes but when we say WP:DTTR- who said a 'regular' had to be 'registered'? It's taken that way, as an assumption; but in terms of productive regularity, some IPs (apologies 99 for talking about you in front of you in the third person!) are more productive more regularly than a lot of our so-called regulars! O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 15:37, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, I'm with you, but it is what it is. Editors are more careless when looking at IP (or redlinked editor) edits. We need solutions to curb that carelessness. --NeilN talk to me 15:43, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, I forgot about this [11]. That's twice in a few weeks. Is there a history of this sort of sloppy revision from that editor, or is it just me? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:14, 25 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A lightly walled garden[edit]

Hi Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Drmies and any other learned stalkers who have some helpful thoughts. I've come across several related and likely COI articles about record producers: Mark Crew, Braque (Music Producer) and Jarrad Rogers. Probably the first question, given that the articles are poorly sourced and deal mostly with the music and performers, rather than the producers, is whether any of these are demonstrably notable. If so, then there's copy editing to be done, especially on the Rogers piece. Thanks for any input. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:24, 1 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • I cannot confirm foul play among editors with the tools I have. Drmies (talk) 19:03, 1 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
That's okay, Dr. My interest is more in pinpointing whether these are notable. If not, I'd request someone open AfDs; if so, then some paring is in order. Thanks for starting on the Rogers article. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 19:07, 1 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Another temporary avatar[edit]

And so I am, yet another manifestation of 99. 2601:188:1:AEA0:D5FA:9AFC:6E2B:8DD (talk) 03:28, 8 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Flagler, Colorado[edit]

Hello 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63, sorry for my reverts. Regards --Serols (talk) 08:02, 8 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I hope you're trying to keep a straight face! But it's so ****, these accidental reverts :D — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 13:25, 8 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A beer for you![edit]

A beer for an awesome editor! You should think about making an account. :) Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 04:11, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Though, as a passing comment, you should probably stick to the facts when it comes to AIV reports[12]. It makes it a lot easier for reviewing administrators. Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 04:16, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you very much--will hold off on the beer until tomorrow. Ate too much tonight already. Have a registered account, wrote lots of articles, had a lot of fun. Now only write for publication, and come here to revert vandalism and spam. Love even the vandals and promoters, just aren't going to give them a free pass to pollute here. I'm quite sure the good admins don't mind seeing the occasional report that isn't cookie-cut; I've been here for a dozen years. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:19, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, true. Just a few friendly suggestions is all. Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 04:20, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, but you ought to have quit with the beer. Nobody wants advice with their free drink. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:29, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Admins don't mind the occasional pithy comment when dealing with the never ending river of sludge. --NeilN talk to me 04:33, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Clearly, NeilN, I get tired of typing the same descriptions after a few thousand times. But 'pithy' gives me too much credit. 'Tired' is more accurate. And I do hope that occasionally I lighten things a touch here and there. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:35, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A brownie for you![edit]

Thanks for reverting vandalism. I'd normally be lazy and click a "thanks" link, but since you won't use your registered account, I have to get creative. "Thanks!" 78.26 (spin me / revolutions) 15:45, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Another incarnation[edit]

I can't leave town and go to work for a day without the IP changing. Perhaps an errant snowflake messed with my internet connection. 2601:188:1:AEA0:BD6D:6704:FD43:F4A1 (talk) 01:44, 12 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

University of Maine at Presque Isle[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, NeilN and Drmies, I've started to de-puff this article, which has been owned by the university's press department for a while. I'm not sure how much we need in terms of listing course programs, so your insight will be appreciated. At this point clean-up appears manageable. Thanks for any wisdom you may provide. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:28, 13 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the notice. Personally I doubt we need any of it. If it was sourced to secondary material that might suggest they were notable enough courses to stay. But they ain't, only to their own site. And as per WP: NOT- guide/directory- atm all they're doing is promotion. I guess that's the press department's job ;) but as you say, now time for a change in ownership! — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 14:51, 13 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Thank you, Drmies, for removing more promotional. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 19:13, 13 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I see Drmies has been borrowing my fillet knife ;) Although he seems to think that bathrooms aren't important. He should see Winchester's history dept :p :D Cheers @99 — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 19:26, 13 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Other than the room I teach in, I consider the bathrooms the most important in my school. Okay, it's a tossup. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 19:33, 13 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Bathrooms are hugely important, that goes without saying. Ask anyone in a wheelchair. Drmies (talk) 00:36, 14 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at User talk:NeilN#In correct edits[edit]

You are invited to join the discussion at User talk:NeilN#In correct edits. Not sure if IP get notifications of mentions. NeilN talk to me 13:31, 15 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

SPIC MACAY[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, NeilN, Drmies and other interested parties, is any of this article worth preserving? Discuss. 2601:188:1:AEA0:4C96:D5F1:D6B9:E627 (talk) 03:24, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Good nose :) It's received some coverage, certainly. I'd say we can lose almost everything after 'History'. With perhaps a reference to the festival, which might be the only thing notable and not completely promotional there. Via its own article, Virasat (festival) it has a couple of sources. Mind you that's clearly just a dove-tailing advert for this article. Frankly, this is what WP:NUKE is for. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 08:32, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. I'll look to revisit the article later today or tonight. I know that an IP clear-cutting may be misconstrued as vandalism. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 11:57, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Would you like me to 'have a look' sooner? The reason I didn't just dive in and do it immediately is because, frankly, you're the experienced editor here, and I would look like I was stealing thunder. Or something like that. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 12:01, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Please, steal away, if you have both time and inclination. I'll be away from the keyboard all day, and you know what you're doing. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:11, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 13:46, 17 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry...[edit]

I should have made it clearer. Definitely SAZI, Sazimusic, the author of SAZI, S A Z I, Sazi Tshwele ... Cabayi (talk) 10:07, 20 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Egyptian pound[edit]

Hello. Thanks for reverting the repeated addition of spamlinks there, well done. But you really should get yourself a registered account... - Tom | Thomas.W talk 11:17, 20 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

most of this is in no way vandalism[edit]

You might want to look a bit closer at what you revert as vandalism. With your revert [13] you forced an image size, restored an invalid webpage, and removed a maintenance tag. Meters (talk) 20:00, 20 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you for correcting my error and bringing it to my attention, Meters. Clearly I was reverting constructive edits along with the inappropriate content I intended to remove. It was, I hope, a rather rare misstep. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 02:37, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
No biggie. It was a mess of bad edits and it looked like you accidentally picked the wrong revert point. Meters (talk) 16:03, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Question[edit]

For Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Drmies, I've asked an account who was placing notability templates in rapid order to offer an explanation for their edits [14], but given the youth of the subjects and dearth of sources in some cases, wonder if they have a point. Not a big deal, but curious for your thoughts. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:19, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well. Some of them appear to be solely participiating in youth / juniour / cadet leagues, so, unless they are notable for something else (GNG-proof), I doubt they are notable enough to pass NSPORT (which is usually top rank I believe?). The odd thing, I suppose, is the speed at which they are tagged- two or three a minute in some cases!- so i wonder how they could have looked at the sources to any degree. Although since some don't seem to have any, perhaps that answers that. All in all, I doubt they would have much chance at AfD. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 15:30, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like a drive by tagging to me. I don't see a problem with the tags in general, but I'm definitely of the "be bold and fix it yourself" mentality. Garchy (talk) 15:33, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Mmmm. I doubt these can be, unfortunately. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 15:43, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Very true - a PROD would do well here! Maybe even a speedy. Garchy (talk) 15:51, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, both. Always raises suspicions when a new account edits so quickly and appears to have lined up a series of related articles in advance. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:10, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

While I've got your attention, Drmies, it looks like another COI account has popped up at University of Maine at Presque Isle. Have a look if you like. I'm about blasted today. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 20:21, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well, for a start, he's getting repeatedly photo bombed by that old Courthouse... — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 13:52, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, this so has COI written all over it. I edited one section as an example. All the 'Mr' Hilliard references are a giveaway, probably written by an employee. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 13:54, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I removed sll the 'Mr' business- but got an edit conflict  :) so it's still there. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 14:08, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sorry. I'll stop editing for a while. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:09, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Nonsense :) your edits were far more profitable. I was just letting you know, you've got about 28 'misters' to get rid of :p
I will say I'm kind out of my comfort zone here- I just don't really know enough about our notability standards from lawyers (or legal cases- see WER v REW!) He clearly is a bit of a big-shot- but to what extent is he 'inheriting' notability from those cases? I'm nt sre we have a WP:NLEGAL do we? — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 14:16, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
For the moment I'm assuming notability is there, and am just looking at all the embroidery that can be removed. I think Drmies will have a good eye to determine whether there's a notability issue, but at a glance I think the awards and coverage may be enough. I'm stepping away from it for a bit. Cheers! 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:23, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Mmmm: I didn't mean lose the article- but those sections about 'notable cases' (I notice he supposedly hasn't lost any notable cases!)- are they really about him, or the case itself? — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 14:36, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed. I think he gets passing mention in a lot of them. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:43, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
For instance, the Chevy Cruze litigation section I removed. He wasn't mentioned in the source, and is one of numerous lawyers involved in the suit. This could be added to a broader 'notable cases' section with a single sentence, if that. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:46, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Phew. That was exhausting. I just condensed most of the notable cases for undue weight - we don't really need all the background, just the parts that are notable and involve Hilliard. Let me know if I removed too much! Garchy (talk) 14:52, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Much needed and welcome. Thank you, Garchy. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:59, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Nice one Garchy :) You know, that top photo makes him look like Leslie Neilson. — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 15:06, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The courthouse? What is it?
It's a big building with lawyers in it. But that's not important right now.
Surely you're joking. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:08, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not joking. And don't call me Shirley! Garchy (talk) 15:13, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Fortunately I don't remember most of the movie's dialogue. Otherwise I suspect this could go on a long time. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:20, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Garchy and Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, further attention requested at Robert C. Hilliard (attorney), as I'd prefer not to engage in an edit war there alone. If the WP:SPA continues, I'll ask they be blocked for promotional edits and copyright violations, or page protection may be an option. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:499A:CAE2:CE97:E464 (talk) 12:43, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up! I just reported the user - they have been given enough warnings about COI and their editing that reverting you and continuing their mission pretty much affirms their SPA status. Thanks! Garchy (talk) 13:44, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Much appreciated! 2601:188:1:AEA0:499A:CAE2:CE97:E464 (talk) 13:56, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Well, that didn't go anywhere. I was under the impression that SPA accounts can be handled as vandalism, but I was told ANI is the best option. In that case we'll want to wait to see if the IP reverts again! Garchy (talk) 17:26, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Mmmm WP:COIN would've been better. But ANI here we come, 'Right back where we started from' :) — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 17:37, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh dear[edit]

I feel you most likely have some talk page stalkers by now - I came across this gem that could use some work, but I don't have a chance to get to it for a few days. Anyone want to take a gander? Garchy (talk) 23:50, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up. A lot of it appeared to have been copyright violation. By the way, Garchy, because I live in the country, my internet connection is frequently interrupted, and I'm often reincarnated under other similar IPs. But this appears to have become a home port and small watering hole, so drop in at your convenience. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:29, 25 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your work, it looks great! Good to have an open invitation, I'm sure I'll be using this page more often :) Garchy (talk) 15:49, 25 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy Deletion for Henry Wally Laster[edit]

You nominated and deleted my page called Henry Wally Laster. It was properly cited, referenced, and indexed. Yet you still deleted it for no reason. I want the page reinstated and locked so only I can edit it. Please comply with this urgent request. LeakySponge (talk) 05:29, 25 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Elements (Album)[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy and Drmies, we have an edit warrior and WP:SPA who won't allow this to its merited redirect status; the related band may well get deleted anyway. More eyes welcome. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:38, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I just added a Db-9 CSD onto the page (which the editor cannot remove), so let's see if that does the trick. I hope Db-9 was the correct one, A-7 didn't seem to fit... Garchy (talk) 17:44, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
That looks good to me. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:46, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I think the redirect was originally the way to go; even if they keep removing it- that's edit-warring / WP:DE, and eventually the redirect will stand, with or without the SPA. Unfortunately I don't think the A9 will last: one of the criterion is that '...where no artists have an article.' Now, I note that that currently also has a speedy on it- whiiiich I'm tempted to remove as it might just be making a claim of significance, if not notabilty :) — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 18:06, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I actually swapped the DB-9 out for an A-7 for that reason. I figured the best way to avoid even having to bring up edit warring with the user (which could end up in mediation) was to slap a speedy on it, and hopefully curb a recreation of the page (either through a protected redirect or creation protection). Just my thought! Garchy (talk) 18:09, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

While I have your attention, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy and Drmies, any takers for Fresno Bulldogs? Looks like most of it is unsourced and doesn't merit mention. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 22:23, 29 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Cheers! 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:11, 31 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
How, sorry '99, totally forgot to come back and check in for the debriefing :) It's still not great, but I haven't got a lot of time today. Hope all's well! — O Fortuna! Imperatrix mundi. 08:23, 31 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I had completely missed this! Apologies for not responding, but it looks like a huge improvement :) Garchy (talk) 15:06, 31 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
My bat signals are not expected to yield immediate responses, but it's always heartening when someone is able to follow up on an issue that I leave moldering in the sun. Fortuna did a great job. 2601:188:1:AEA0:D1AA:6D70:6060:44B9 (talk) 15:10, 31 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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*sardonic grin* :D

Another *#!@& alias[edit]

Internet connections in the country. Alas. 2601:188:1:AEA0:D1AA:6D70:6060:44B9 (talk) 14:53, 31 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sangeet Paul Choudary[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy and Drmies, would you have a look at this article? I'm not a soft touch for new-ish promotional bios, but something about the editing here and the AfD by a WP:SPA makes me wonder if the nominator is acting in good faith. See also Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sangeet Paul Choudary and let me know what you think. A lot of decent sourcing was removed, and I'm dubious. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:23, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the call. Curiouser and curiouser! -it's an odd one, as you say. I've commented at the AfD; if it's going to be deleted, it should be done so properly. — O Fortuna velut luna... 03:34, 6 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. It really does look like someone has a personal agenda. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:40, 6 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Thank you - I just went to AIV to report and found that you had already done so, much appreciated. I too wasn't sure if ANI was the more appropriate venue, but will wait and see. Cheers, Melcous (talk) 04:51, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A brownie for you![edit]

Thanks for your contributions! Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 05:07, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

April 2017[edit]

Stop icon Warning: Please stop editing Wikipedia as if you are a human. Everyone is well aware that you are an evil robot and it is causing a great deal of confusion and a significant amount of harm for other editors. You may want to review the relevant guidance about how to correctly edit so that the proper steps can be taken by our administrators. Thank you. TimothyJosephWood 17:20, 6 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism! Vandalism! Block! Block! Block! --NeilN talk to me 03:19, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • I know, NeilN! Only after the fact did I notice that further reversion was needed, and I would have had to enter my social security and mother's maiden name to make a second revision. So I slunk away in Wiki shame. Thanks for following up. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:27, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

NeilN or Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, any assistance you can provide with Nongdamba (talk · contribs) will be appreciated. I bestowed some warnings, then reported to AIV and was steered to the 3rr board. It's more complex than that, given that the account has continued to add unsourced content, as well as the spelling business. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:05, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I was actually looking at this guy earlier. I didn't try to put together an WP:ANEW well...mainly because I had too many tabs open and was actively trying to close some. It doesn't look like they've technically passed 3RR, but not for lack of trying, and the fact that they are carrying on a cross-article edit war kindof makes the point moot. That they're changing the spelling in an article to be contrary to the spelling even of the same word in the article title...starts to look a little bit CIR. TimothyJosephWood 17:13, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I see NeilN is on the case, otherwise I'd suggest ANI for this kind of broad disruption, although I note they haven't edited in 14 hours now. Of course Neil may still prefer it taken there. Willing to do the honours if necessary, just ping. — O Fortuna velut luna... 17:20, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Not really necessary. Right now it's basically show us you can communicate or be blocked to get your attention. --NeilN talk to me 17:24, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
So, this is some sort of ethic POV pushing? TimothyJosephWood 17:27, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Possibly, but even if it's neutral it's still unsourced. Maybe the spelling business has some ethnic significance, or not. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:30, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
As far as spelling goes, it appears that there are several alternatives. The insistence on reverting to one that's inconsistent with the articles' titles without explanation is disruptive. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:32, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
NeilN hit the bullseye: [15]. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:33, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Ethic POV pushing. LOL. A cage fight between Plato and Confucius! --NeilN talk to me 17:34, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Noticed, but I let it slide. Sometimes letters go missing on my keyboard, too. But maybe we need an article on Ethic Cleansing. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:36, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Don't test me. It's Friday. TimothyJosephWood 17:49, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Wow. How do you do that, and so quickly? I'm still using a hammer and chisel. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:55, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Crappy custom crop on MSPaint, assign transparent layer and arrange in Power Point, screen shot back to paint and save. By which I mean I really need to reinstall GIMP. TimothyJosephWood 17:57, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Like I understood a word of that. I write my copy for publication and email it to my editors. Everything that happens after that I consider magic. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 18:00, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

And while I've got you all here, will you have a look at Norman Mailer Society? Notwithstanding the name and the prestigious authors it's attracted, I can't find that it meets notability guidelines. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 18:02, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Gone the way of AfD. TimothyJosephWood 23:07, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Timothyjosephwood Some more eyes on Rohen Shah would be appreciated--does this merit AfD consideration? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 09:28, 8 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Already deleted under WP:A7. TimothyJosephWood 11:14, 8 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Stephen Brown (composer)[edit]

NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood, you thoughts on Stephenbrown (talk · contribs) would be appreciated. It's a purely COI account, adding unsourced content to his autobiography and, for years, adding self-references to multiple music articles. First, is he notable (probably yes), and do his compositions merit mention in various articles? Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:28, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well they're definitely ignoring your COI warning. I've got half a mind to blank their indiscriminate and unsourced resume and see if that elicits a reaction. TimothyJosephWood 14:33, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I'm with you. If he barrels ahead I'm inclined to take this to ANI rather than the COI board, given his long term history and self-spamming of multiple articles. But I wanted to solicit some thoughts and assistance first. Best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:39, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It's pretty clear that he's also edited as 108.180.145.206 (talk · contribs) and at least one other IP at his bio. Probably forgot to sign in, but they all increase appearance of autobiographical involvement. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:42, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Well, we'll see if this gets their attention. It's a bit pointy I'll admit, but I would have done the same to any bio I came across, actually probably more given the exceptionally weak sourcing currently in the article. TimothyJosephWood 14:45, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It's not exceptionally pointy. I'm often hesitant to clear-cut for several reasons; coming from an IP, such removals are sometimes mistaken for vandalism, and there's actually a part of me that feels bad about removing reference to an artist's life's work--that reveals too much about my own background. But I chafe at the addition of non-notable creations to all the other articles. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 14:50, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Eh, most of the time I try to pay more attention to the edit summary rather than the account/IP. If an IP with only one edit cites WP:ALPHABETSOUP in their edit summary, then it's probably a good bet that it's a fairly experienced anonymous editor, or a logged out registered editor, well...that or an obvious sock if their actual edit doesn't have anything to do with the policy they cite. Can't say other's would give the same consideration though, but they should.
There's actually very little on the project as maliciously satisfying as seeing a user upbraid an IP only to find out that it was a logged-out 15-year veteran admin. TimothyJosephWood 14:54, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Good enough. But I can't abet a well-intentioned inflation of my resume: I've edited for a dozen years, very productively as a registered account for the first six or eight. And though long ago two admins offered to nominate me to be an administrator, I declined. The vetting process appeared more stringent than that which several presidential cabinet appointees were made to endure. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:44, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Well, I've said many times that it would probably benefit the project if it were both easier to mop folks, and to demop them (without requiring nearly a human rights violation to do it). For my own part, I edited as an IP for about five years, although not in any way that is forward facing to the community in a way that counter vandalism is.
(Late responding to this specific line) Timothyjosephwood, now I recall the time I stumbled across Neelix's mass indiscretions, thousands of odd and mostly puerile redirects [16]. I was astounded by how much conversation was necessary before de-mopping and a block were instituted, and during discussion one conspiracy-minded account went after me in the belief that I'd hacked Neelix and was responsible for the edits. 2601:188:1:AEA0:DD8E:74CD:FBC3:49C8 (talk) 16:13, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Eh, I would be careful making generalizations from the whole Neelix thing. That was a pretty exceptional circumstance. But there are definitely sitting admins that have a habit of pushing the line as far as behavior goes (not just reasonable disagreements on interpretation of policy, but things like repeatedly riding the line of WP:3RR and being wholly uncivil), and they're...individually well aware of my opinion of their actions. TimothyJosephWood 16:18, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed that that was an anomaly. I've snarled at admins a time or two, but the integrity of the site, vulnerable as it is, would be nonexistent without them. 2601:188:1:AEA0:DD8E:74CD:FBC3:49C8 (talk) 16:38, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Can't have a sys without a sysop, but I think a lot of the reason that the community (myself included) is so reluctant to support RfAs is because we all know the if successful, the editor can royally screw things up, even at times repeatedly and wantonly, without likely facing serious consequences. Of course the converse is true also: we're reluctant to desysop anyone if we can avoid it, because we can't really remember the last time the "gained" line was bigger than the "lost" line on the administrator newsletter, and we need all the people we can find with as many buttons as they can get. TimothyJosephWood 17:16, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Incidentally, I've requested revision deletion of literally every version of the Brown article except the current one, because every single revision is a copyright violation. TimothyJosephWood 15:50, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Well done. I didn't catch that. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:54, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hmm, maybe someone else wants to weigh in, but looking through their other edits, they're definitely spam, but they're also pretty much spam added to lists of spam, so I'm not really sure about mass reverting them. TimothyJosephWood 17:27, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hello. — O Fortuna velut luna 17:37, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, Timothyjosephwood. Those listings of compositions need to be blown up; they're useless. Removing his edits would be about meaningless. Hello, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 20:45, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Umm... I do agree with you. But I have serious doubts that they would fly at AfD. I've found that I have a bit stricter interpretation of WP:INDISCRIMINATE than much of the community. The catch-22 there if that a list isn't terribly long, then it's hard to argue that it's indiscriminate, but the longer it gets, the more loath the community is to actually delete the effort put into it. TimothyJosephWood 21:32, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I have to watch how I phrase things--I was speaking too loosely, and wasn't suggesting you or anyone start an AfD. My thinking is that the content of such lists be limited to works that already have their own stand alone articles, but suspect that proposal won't fly. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:53, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Now, here's fun! -it was this edit that started it. — O Fortuna velut luna 11:13, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Sometimes editing Wikipedia also tends to "convey a deep understanding of oppression and the mechanisms at work in dominant ideology"... sometimes. TimothyJosephWood 12:09, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I write about art for publication, and hope that someone will shoot me if ever I spit out prose like that. 2601:188:1:AEA0:DD8E:74CD:FBC3:49C8 (talk) 12:53, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A new one for your perusal, NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood: Alessandro Safina. Besides the obvious problems, perhaps someone can confirm whether a lot of this is a copyright violation, which is what a search suggested. If not, it still has substantial problems with puffery, sourcing almost exclusively to the subject's website, and a WP:SPA with ownership issues. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:DD8E:74CD:FBC3:49C8 (talk) 20:21, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

It's pretty bad, but it looks like what's been copied was likely copied from here, unless I'm just missing it. TimothyJosephWood 22:08, 12 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yale School of Drama[edit]

NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood, would you have a look at Yale School of Drama? First, to confirm that there's no longer any copyright violation content, then to check for promotional tone, and finally, to keep the WP:SPA in check. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:52, 17 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

After looking the article over, it appears to me that a large portion of the content is dependent upon primary sources. I've added a tag addressing this issue. Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 23:56, 17 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The second paragraph of the History section is a close paraphrase. --NeilN talk to me 00:08, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Okay. I saw that the first sentence at least was copied, NeilN. The COI account looks fairly irrepressible. Given the history, are they blockable yet? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:13, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
See my talk page. They say they're just a fan. --NeilN talk to me 00:18, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I saw. And I'm just a skeptic. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:19, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
No, you're an IP. Template! Template! Block! Block! :) --NeilN talk to me 00:24, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Behave yourself, NeilN, or I'll be compelled to ask Drmies to block you. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:51, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Who knows, my blocking days might be over soon. Drmies (talk) 02:41, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Drmies, I plead ignorance re: any difficulties you may be having on Wikipedia right now, but whether or not you retain blocking privileges, you're always welcome at this saloon. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 02:58, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

GAP (G.A.P.) Ensemble: New article, new WP:COI user, promotional intent. NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood, can you take a look, first to determine notability, then to watchlist and help hold the COI at bay, and decide whether a user block or page protection is most appropriate. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:05, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm... well that one's a nail biter. Doesn't obviously qualify for speedy deletion, and unsurprisingly, most of the sources are in German. I'm not a big fan of tagging and carrying on, but subjects closely related to non-English languages are unfortunately one of the big areas where that's likely the only real option. TimothyJosephWood 12:13, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I guess I'd add that sometimes it's actually useful (and not just lazy) to add wikiproject banners without assessing the article for quality and importance, because it may mean that a gnome is likely to eventually come by and do it, and hopefully as an an active member of that project, they're in a better position to evaluate it, and either improve or nominate for deletion with a stronger argument than we've got right now. TimothyJosephWood 12:19, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Surely merely tagging looks lazy, but I confess to little tolerance for self-promotion on the project. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:33, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The sources are not great- local news, passing mentions. I've PRODded it as non-notable and promy, but I don't expect it to last. The only real claim of significance is that of playing all over Europe; and, frankly, for a music ensemble, that's not significant at all. It's what they do- go where the audiednces are. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 12:30, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. I also just came across Damon Marks, which is just awful. Could be trimmed to a stub. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:33, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Does seem quite promy. TimothyJosephWood 12:42, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

My last ping of the morning: Mark Esposito and Terence Tse are puff pieces by the same editor, in that both are laden with lists of published work. Drmies, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood, any thoughts re: clean up will be appreciated. Do all the unsourced library lists go, or just part? Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:19, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

See [17]. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:29, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi! What a help it is to know WP:NOTBIBLIOGRAPHY. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:33, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes... It is handy, isn't it  :) Incidentally, I was saving my changes to the Tse articlewhen I got an edit-conflict :p — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 15:35, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
My apologies. Leaving the keyboard for a few minutes. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:37, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, also, JJMC89. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:08, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oh dear, that was bad. I did this this morning, with help from Theroadislong. Drmies (talk) 17:57, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Drmies, I know that we find what we're looking for, and I'm looking for such articles on Wikipedia. But still, there's so much of this floating out there for the finding.... 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 19:13, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I know. And the academics and the poets aren't the biggest culprits of turning us into a depository for resumes... Drmies (talk) 20:18, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Prison education[edit]

Please use the correct CSD criteria when tagging pages, I'm talking about your nomination of Penološka andragogija Lil Johnny (talk) 20:58, 19 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • I scanned the templates and couldn't find one that fit well--English being my first language, of course I was at some disadvantage. Thanks for nailing it. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:17, 19 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hah! :p
Hah! :p

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For your hard work in the front lines. Thank you. L3X1 (distant write) 02:35, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Aztec, New Mexico[edit]

NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and Timothyjosephwood, here's another goodie. Someone persistently adds copyright violations or closely paraphrased text, along with a slew of promotional and unsourced content. Please have a look--I don't want to undo the good efforts of another user who's edited simultaneously, but this needs help. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:12, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much, JJMC89. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:49, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

University of Georgia School of Law[edit]

Hey 99 (and watchers). I'm sure University of Georgia School of Law (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs) could use some more work if anyone wants to take a look. I'm out of time for now. — JJMC89 (T·C) 04:56, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Drmies and NeilN, I didn't realize when first following up on JJMC89's edits there, just how far back this goes. DBManley (talk · contribs) has been editing the article since 2013, and received a copyright violation warning for another article that same year--the multiple assurances he's made to cease such edits may be taken with a grain of salt. The push/pull to add redlink alumni appears to go back to that year. Last night I asked for a block at AIV, but this may be a more complex piece of work, and I'm wondering if either of you have the time to look at this (and, God forbid, the editor's broader edit history), or if you recommend a report be entered at ANI. This is a longterm COI and promotional problem; some of the promo content I extracted last night was added by him years ago. Thanks for any thoughts. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 11:49, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Drmies. The user is either very slow to understand or playing; is there merit in ANI? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:26, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Meh. We'll keep an eye on it--after these extensive edits by you and JJMC, I hope they see the light. Drmies (talk) 16:29, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I hear you. He's also had an extensive edit history at University of Georgia, so that merits some attention, and his edits to competitive law schools over the years bear review. Full-throated COI, and the protestations otherwise ring hollow. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:37, 20 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Howell[edit]

NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy and Timothyjosephwood--a vanity autobiography. I'd appreciate other eyes on this. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:08, 22 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I've asked for a block based on the username. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:18, 22 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like you didn't need me! If not for page history I could claim I did all the fixing myself :) Garchy (talk) 19:46, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

University of Georgia School of Law[edit]

WP:BOOSTERISM - Thanks for the education! Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 00:24, 23 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • I'm not even crazy about the preceding sentence, ending with is a nationally ranked first-tier law school, sourced to the school's website. All major university articles on Wikipedia are vulnerable to this sort of organized public relations by the schools and their advocates. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 00:34, 23 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Evolution of the Paleolithic Diet[edit]

To the usual trusted talk page watchers, this is the second attempt by a well-meaning college student to pass off a thesis/essay as an encyclopedia article, as part of a school project. I redirected the first attempt and prodded this one. More eyes will be appreciated. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:59, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Any usable stuff for Paleolithic diet? --NeilN talk to me 05:04, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
At a glance, I don't think it has anything to do with the Paleolithic diet. Maybe you will find otherwise, NeilN, but it looks to me like someone's piecing together published scholarship to form original research. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 05:09, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It appears to describe the diet of the Paleolithic era, rather than the modern fad diet. But even if that merits a new article, it would require major rewrite to cut the essay tone. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 05:13, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The appropriate redirect would be to [18]. 2601:188:1:AEA0:2CCB:F984:D3EF:8065 (talk) 05:32, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Special Barnstar
you’ve sure learned a lot! however, consider making an account as this is an IP address and all the people in your town will see this. However, it's up to you whether or not to remain anonymous The garmine (talk) 03:26, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Recent Changes to Catlett, Virgina[edit]

Could you please tell me what material I did not properly cite? I am editing this page as an assignment for a college course, and would like to cite all of my information properly — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bailey m13 (talk • contribs)

More specifically: Today, Catlett, Virginia is a very small town that is predominantly made up of woodland areas and farmland. It is a very rural area with beautiful vistas, and easy access to metropolitan areas thanks to Route 28 which runs through its center. Catlett has been able to avoid the encroaching suburbs and has been able to maintain its quiet, small town feel throughout the early 2000s thanks to pushback against developers from the local population who do not want to see their rural town overrun by people and housing developments. Although they have been able to avoid mass commercialization for the most part, Catlett is inhabited by two banks, The Fauquier Bank and a BB&T. In addition, a Dollar General has recently been erected in the center of town.
Catlett's residents have been able to hang on to their Southern roots which is very obvious in their friendly nature and their "down-home" demeanor. It is not out of the ordinary for Catlett's residents to welcome visitors with a passing 'Hello' or a wave while passing on the road. Hunting is also a huge part of the resident's lives. Do not be surprised if you hear gunshots ringing through the woods on a daily basis. The residents of Catlett do not identify as residents of the region considered as Northern Virginia (NOVA), but feel as though they are the buffer between NOVA and the rest of southern Virginia.
None of this is sourced, nor does it belong in an encyclopedia. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:44, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It's also technically not a "town". Catlett is part of what might be considered "regional northern Virginia". It's in the exurbs. By the way, if he's plagiarizing from federal documents like http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Counties/Fauquier/030-5162_Catlett_HD_2008_NR_final.pdf is he in compliance with copyright laws? St. claires fire (talk) 03:51, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I started to wonder about that, too. If I was in error I'll restore that particular content and remove the copyright warnings, with an apology. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:59, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I'm calling it an evening, but if there are any admins who are well versed on copyright issues, I'd be grateful if you could clarify this one. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 04:10, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Unusual notice[edit]

"Templating this IP will likely also cause administrators to get interested in your editing." It seems unusual to warn of WP:BOOMERANG on a user talk page. Is it basically a way of warning, "Hey, watch out, this user has powerful friends" or has there been a history of people with sketchy editing patterns templating here?

Theoretically, if a user has nothing to hide, he would see such a notice and say, "Uh... okay? And why would that worry me?" St. claires fire (talk) 04:58, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This was my father's room. My father taught me many things here - he taught me in this room... ;)
Hi St. claires fire. Some editors are not as careful as they should be when examining edits from IP editors. If you're templating the person using this IP for vandalism, disruption, etc. (as has happened in the past), that's a good sign you're not watching what you're doing. It's likely we'll be checking that your editing is not driving good IP editors away. --NeilN talk to me 21:03, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut[edit]

NeilN, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy and Timothyjosephwood, Drmies and JJMC89: want to take a look at this, first to see if it's notable, and then to cut the unsourced promo content? Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 20:21, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I'm concerned, that'll be an improvement. But their advertising will either be on Craigslist... Or absolutely elsewhere. Cheers 99. Night 🌙 — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 21:00, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Very best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 21:02, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Wiki shinran took to immediately reverting Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi's work to bring the article into compliance without comment. I've reverted them and left a note on the talk page. — JJMC89 (T·C) 02:22, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. Do you think notability is a given? That aside, this does bear watching. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 02:27, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Some administrative help[edit]

Drmies or NeilN, it's sleepy over at AIV, and we could use a block [19]. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:37, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thank you for your tireless contributions to Wikipedia! Boomer VialHolla! We gonna ball! 17:51, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Jennie Vee[edit]

Just a quickie, I noticed you speedied this then changed your mind, so I had a mid-air collision. I got out my sticks of dynamite and a couple of news sources and re-did it. I've advised the subject (assuming it is her, it could simply be a fan) to give me a nudge if I've made any factual errors. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 20:44, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A cupcake for you![edit]

Thank you for your contributions as an anti-vandal! I saw your reports at the AIV and you've been doing some great work! You're now my favorite IP editor :) Jiten Dhandha • talk • contributions • 12:12, 28 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Cheers 99! I tripped over my own tail and actually restored the ****** thing! But you caught that too- Great Guns. Happy friday! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 13:12, 28 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
And you beat me to the revet twice (I think)! Just a note of good work on that. TonyBallioni (talk) 13:38, 28 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, TonyBallioni. Always good to have multiple eyes on such things. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 13:42, 28 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Some light fare[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, Garchy, Timothyjosephwood, Drmies and JJMC89: when you have time and inclination, could you look at Chantal Singer? I'd prefer not to edit war with the COI account behind this, especially if notability has been proven. I think it's borderline, but will value others' interpretations. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:C916:D06E:BD60:82B4 (talk) 13:49, 30 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted this section by mistake (I re-added it back quick enough though... phew!). Sorry 'bout that! Jiten Dhandha • talk • contributions • 18:49, 30 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, JJMC89. If the COI account continues to puff this up and remove templates, AfD may be appropriate. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:C916:D06E:BD60:82B4 (talk) 19:19, 30 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Any thoughts about Yahel Chirinian will be appreciated. If it's not appropriate for AfD, then it needs to be pared. Desperately. 2601:188:1:AEA0:C916:D06E:BD60:82B4 (talk) 00:37, 1 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not familiar with judging the notability of artists. I've done some trimming though. — JJMC89 (T·C) 02:22, 1 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, JJMC89. I have, too. The article is now at AfD. 2601:188:1:AEA0:C916:D06E:BD60:82B4 (talk) 03:18, 1 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Steve Cooke (Quizmaster)[edit]

Hi. I see you've not unreasonably just dropped a speedy deletion template onto a very newly-created article attempt by User:JaySmith2022 on Steve Cooke (Quizmaster). Because I hate discouraging brand new editors - and I think this one doesn't appreciate that working on an article (especially with cut/paste) in mainspace is going to attract a lot of attention, you'll see I had, just a few minutes before, left some helpful feedback on their talk page, suggesting they worked in their sandbox, or used AfC. Even whilst drafting this to you, I now see the page has been blanked. Is there any chance you or @Oshwah: could retrieve their work, and cut/paste it into their Sandbox for them, please. Having worked in Editathons with brand new users, I know how utterly demoralising it can be when they unknowingly break the rules, and it's a shame to lose potential new editors if their work gets deleted.

D*mn. And again, whilst still drafting this, I now see a few minutes later that their indiscretions have resulted in a permanent block by @Widr: for disruptive editing. Whilst it may look like this, I was actually doing recent change patrols and dropped by to help, and was monitoring their edits and was seeing a genuine new editor adding text (albeit in the wrong place to work on) and trying to create a new page (OK, totally in the wrong manner). Can we give this editor a break, please, and unblock and attempt to guide them into the right way of working? I'm happy to guide them if we can get their work pasted into their sandbox - and you guys can watch and re-block if your conclusions turn out to be different from mine? If we slap people down who make mistakes like this too soon, we really will drive new helpers away. And that'd be a real shame, I think. Cheers all. Nick Moyes (talk) 16:07, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nick Moyes - I'll restore and move it to Draft:Steve Cooke (Quizmaster). Stand by. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 16:09, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Nick Moyes I don't believe that I can restore it, actually, since it's almost entirely copyright infringement... ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 16:11, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, Nick Moyes. Their creation of the Steve Cooke article was a blatant copyright violation, for which warnings were given. They proceeded to remove the speedy deletion template four or five times before the article was deleted. Moreover, the account made multiple WP:BLP violation edits to another article, claiming an unsourced death. I'm not an administrator, so I can neither block nor unblock an editor. Did you not follow their edits, nor read the warnings at their talk page? This was a clearly disruptive account. There are better examples of new users who merit encouragement. Thank you, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:13, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Of course you're welcome to create an article about Mr. Cooke, using proper references and without copied text. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:21, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page watcher) @Nick Moyes: As far as 'los[ing] potential new editors' goes... that editor was indefinitely blocked by User:Widr for disruptive editing ten minutes before your post here ;) A mere FYI. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 16:24, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
For good measure, I also suspected the account was an alternate of [20], who has also been blocked. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:28, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks all, for your speedy replies. Apols for my slow response - have just going through past edit histories to see if I was mistakenly supporting the 'wrong guy'. I undoubtedly would have been had User:JaySmith2022 been identical to User:176.35.123.149 who has just a short moment ago also been blocked by User:Widr. I have no way of knowing, though I'd be interested to find out. The vandalistic death date was certainly made by the anonymous IP address, not the named user, and it just looked to me like a new user who was trying to correct the mismatch between already vandalised Infobox and the article text, and making a bit of a hash of it. If they were the same users, then you folks made the right call, and me the wrong one. You'll see I reached out on the users talk page before all but the first gentle warning about uncited changes, mainly made by the IP address. The speedy delete and blocks were laid down in rapid succession afterwards. It took me that 10 minutes to put together my text, in which time all those things happened. Anyway, I've spent enough time on this not to want to worry about making a new article - just trying to assume good faith on behalf of what I saw as a novice doing it all wrong. Regards. Nick Moyes (talk) 17:01, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Well said, and much appreciated. It rarely bodes well assuming good faith when a new account posts an inappropriate article and their sole remedy, once warned, is to persistently remove templates. And why, in their maiden edits, would they choose to spruce up a spurious death claim? That would be a new one on me. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 17:05, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Second opinion on tags?[edit]

If you would be so kind :) @Peace Revolution. Cheers! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 16:26, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. Looks like a spamicle. Has it been checked for copyright issues? 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:29, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
On Earwig, only a couple of %; but let me try manually. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 16:39, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I like spamicle, by the way :) — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 16:40, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I got much the same result. I'm wondering about COI. The article's creator had tried several times with this , beginning with promotional versions last year. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:41, 2 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Undoing my own edit[edit]

Hello! I was undoing my edit yesterday because I wanted my edit summary to become even better by correcting an error in my edit summary. 69.122.209.26 (talk) 18:55, 3 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Another avatar[edit]

Probably a raindrop fell on a cable somewhere, breaking my connection. 2601:188:180:11F0:D0A6:5E03:5171:548F (talk) 00:20, 5 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Here's fun  ;)[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi Redirect semied. If another editor shows up then please make sure they understand WP:PAID or else blocky-blocky. --NeilN talk to me 14:38, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@NeilN: Wilco, thanks very much for that. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 14:39, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hmm I think Boing was being nice with that soft block on the Management account: I'd probably have hard-blocked it. Drmies (talk) 14:42, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I admit- I assumed it was the London IP, having created an account in order to continue the slo-edit war which it has been carrying out (even against a bot!) since early March. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 14:46, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I've been preoccupied lately, and only just saw this now. A bit late and gratuitously, I answered the IP's request to edit the article with the usual warning. But I do think they ought to be blocked, too, and perhaps the article ought to be locked. 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 02:24, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Drmies or Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, I made a start at Belfry High School (Belfry, Kentucky), but may not get back to it for a day or two. If you have the time and nothing more urgent, please feel free to take a pruning shears to it. Thanks, 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 01:10, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Drmies and JJJMC99: and '99, if you could have a look at this one, much appreciated. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 17:13, 6 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Nice one. i've had a gnaw at it and I see JJJMC99 has too, so it looks slightly more realistic now :) have a grand weekend! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Cheers! 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 09:25, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and 99, the cruft is returning to Belfry High School (Belfry, Kentucky). — JJMC89 (T·C) 01:20, 2 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Good work, Batman! If it's okay, I've sent it back to some time in May, before the Copyvios etc returned. But since the strategy seems to be, leave weeks inbetween so we might forget (!), blocks may have to result, unfortunately. Cheers! Happy Friday, 99ers! 🍻 ☕ — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 07:24, 2 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Drmies, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, JJMC89 and the rest of the '99' crew, could you help keep an eye on Evie Dolan and Robert Dolan (marine geologist)? These bios appear to have been written and tended by COI accounts: Evie's mother and father, who are also Robert's son and daughter-in-law. I don't think this rises to mention at the COI noticeboard, but merits watching. And Happy Mother's Day to any for whom that applies. Thanks, 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:50, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Here's one for y'all: Cotabato City. — JJMC89 (T·C) 03:34, 16 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Now that is tasty JJMC89; I commented at your ANEW, if you don't mind. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 07:24, 16 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for the heads up on this. I see that I de-puffed the article a bit on May 1 [21], but the advocacy is stubborn. Apologies for not noticing this sooner, JJMC89. I've been occupied. Cheers, 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 18:09, 17 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes there's more WP:MEAT than Smithfield market. Could definitely do with a mop there at some point. — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 12:56, 21 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Somalia[edit]

Drmies, NeilN, Widr, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, JJMC89, I'm going away for the week, and am disinclined to enter into the edit warring on multiple related articles, so I'm asking for more eyes on these. In order to cover the articles of concern, it's almost easier to link to the involved accounts, some of which are temporarily blocked. There may be more active meat or socks: Habar Awal king (talk · contribs): 81.105.190.61 (talk · contribs); Ciiseciise007 (talk · contribs). See also my edits of May 19 [22]. Lots of cross-editing, removing sourced content and adding unsourced, with apparent ethnic/national agendas. This could go to ANI or SPI, require multiple article protections, blocks, or wherever. It's a mare's nest of Somalian topics, and may be too complicated to deal with easily or effectively. Thanks for any assistance you can offer. I'm off to Maine, ostensibly to paint, but the good weather of last week will be giving way to nothing but rain. At least there's lobster. 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 12:44, 21 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

  • (writing from Maine) Could someone at least look at the 81 IP for block evasion? Since this hasn't fielded a response, when I return to civilization I'll file an ANI on this. 72.73.117.182 (talk) 21:02, 22 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Probably block evasion by Habar Awal king based on the history at Isaaq (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs). — JJMC89 (T·C) 03:56, 23 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Francesco Cesareo[edit]

Hi Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and JJMC89, would you like to crop the promotional passages from this bio? I figure there's a fifty/fifty chance someone will revert me and call it vandalism. By the way, hope you're well and doing fine. Cheers, 2601:188:180:11F0:C9EE:FA43:6CD9:3888 (talk) 02:22, 1 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I took an ax to it. I'm not sure that someone won't revert me either. No objections if someone wants to rewrite it instead. — JJMC89 (T·C) 01:32, 2 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi and JJMC89, for your recent responses and actions. I've been mostly away from keyboard for a bit, returning in fits and starts. Anyone interested in feedback on removing a chart of conferences from MSC Student Conference on National Affairs? I'm happy to do it if there's backup. Thanks and cheers, 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:46, 3 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for this edit, [23], Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi. Is there any rationale for keeping the photo of current student board of directors? Given the COI here, it looks rather self-promotional. 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:55, 3 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I think not, captain! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 17:13, 3 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi Drmies and JJMC89, would you take a look at Joseph F. McCormick? It's been owned by the subject for at least five years, and I'm dubious about notability. I'd be inclined to AfD it, and am happy to take it to the COI noticeboard, though I think that's an insufficient move. Further thoughts welcome. 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:52, 12 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

See User talk:SoWhy#Correcting Joseph F. McCormick page. — JJMC89 (T·C) 22:01, 15 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you[edit]

Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, much appreciated. Hope all's well with you. Cheers! 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:09, 10 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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