User:Cassiopeia/CVUA/Fade258

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Twinkle Twinkle is a very useful tool when performing maintenance functions around Wikipedia. Please have a read through WP:TWINKLE. @Cassiopeia, I had already enabled Twinkle. Thank you !Fade258 (talk) 06:08, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
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Good faith and vandalism
When patrolling for vandalism, you may often come across edits which are unhelpful, but not vandalism - these are good faith edits. It is important to recognise the difference between a vandalism edit and a good faith edit, especially because Twinkle gives you the option of labelling edits you revert as such. Please read WP:AGF, WP:VANDALISM and WP:NOT VANDALISM before completing the following tasks.

Answer: In other words, A good faith edits is one who made with the intention to improve the article but actually not helpful.
 * Please explain below the difference between a good faith edit and a vandalism edit, and how you would tell them apart.
 * Good Faith edits are made in good-faith, but fall short of guidelines and policies of Wikipedia such as WP:NPOV, WP:MOS, WP:BLP, WP:NOTABILITY etc.

In conclusion, A good faith edits is done by someone who is willing to improve the project based on their writing skill, knowlege on specific topic etc.


 * I would tell them as a good faith edit because user simply edit the article but their edits does not helpful or sometime it may disrupt the article.


 * Vandalism is malicious editing with the intention to disrupt the encyclopedia. It can be occured by Newly users, as they don't know how Wikipedia works.

In other words, Vandalism is define as a intention to obstruct or defeat the Projects Purpose which is to create a free encyclopaedia.

Some of the types of vandalism are:Abuse of tags, Account creation, malicious, Avoidant vandalism etc.


 * I would tell them as a vandalic edits because their edits makes the bad impact towards the readers and project purpose as well as makes the article uncomfortable to read.


 * The question above is a 2 part question. Pls answer the second part. Once you have finished, pls ping me. Cassiopeia(talk) 05:06, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * . The key here is "intention". If an editor intends to help Wikipedia, and the edit is considered disruptive, they are still considered a "good faith" editor especially the new editor does not aware their edits are disruptive. Vandalism is a "deliberate attempt" to harm Wikipedia. Editor might edit adds incorrect or unsourced information and this does not necessarily mean a user is a vandal; We tell them apart by their "intention". You would check the editor history log and talk page to see their editing patterns to determine their questionable edits.

Answer:
 * Please find three examples of good faith but unhelpful edits, and three examples of vandalism. You don't need to revert the example you find, and I am happy for you to use previous undos in your edit history if you wish.
 * Good faith

(1) - Comment: In my first glance it looks vandalism but when i saw that the user is strange and the content is assumed as true.
 * . We dont "assume" but we check the info against the source to verify the info added/changed. Secondly, I dont understand what you meant by the user is strange, pls explain. We would take the edit as unsourced but I have a quick check PEW as stated in the chart, it indicate 99.7 the population is 99.7% but there is not indicated how many % is Sunni and how many is Shia muslins. Cassiopeia(talk) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Answer: Explanation of editor is strange:


 * I mean to say that strange is a person/user in the context of Wikipedia who edit Wikipedia without providing their username.
 * You have thousands of edits in Wikipedia and by now you should know that everyone can edit Wikipedia without register as a user. We call those unregistered user IP user and they are identify by the IP number when they edit. Cassiopeia(talk) 20:08, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

(2) - Comment: This good faith edits is especially in point of view from the Reliable Sources.
 * . The edit did provide source and the revert of Ken Tony was wrong. Pls do not take other editor revert as their action is correct. You need to understand and judge what constitute a good faith edit and what is not yourself. Cassiopeia(talk) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

(3) -Comment- As per WP:MOS
 * . The editor adding back the content which was deleted by User Scientist Dharna in this edit and secondly you didn specific which MOS you referred to. <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

4) - Comment: Assumes good faith. User's inclusion is acceptable but the added content was already included in the article. So, I don't think that the user had any bad intention.Fade258 (talk) 04:35, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

5) - Comment: Assumes good faith edit. The information is 100% true but the information is already in the third line of article.Fade258 (talk) 04:35, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ The infobox doesn't have the nick name parameter, and for such the info didnt show up.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

6) WP:MOS - Comment: Assumes good faith. The text is good but it wasn't helpful as it fall short of Wikipedia guidelines of Manual of Style.Fade258 (talk) 04:35, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

(7) WP:MOS - - Comment:This link was already picked up by me as an optional.The user had done serveral disrupt edit in wikipedia but user tried best to contribute.This time user added (#) which is not acceptable.So, I assume good faith.see this is guidelines and in fact external links doesn't use numbers.Fade258 (talk) 05:14, 25 July 2021 (UTC)WP:MOS


 * additional question for (6) was meant for MOS and you deleted - see [

here. Pls do not delete it next time. Pls answer a good faith edit which involved MOS and pls specific which MOS guidelines you refer to and the reason you chose this edit.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:01, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , I had add one more good faith edits.Please review.If i got green tick this time that would be a good indicator to me and if not it means i have to do more.Fade258 (talk) 05:14, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

(8) WP:MOS -  - Comment: Assumes good faith. This may be helpful but it fall short of Wikipedia guidelines of WP:MOS. The guidelines that I picked up here is MOS:INFOBOXFLAG.Fade258 (talk) 01:14, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 02:18, 28 July 2021 (UTC)


 * additional question for (6) was meant for MOS and you deleted - see [

here. Pls do not delete it next time. Provide you answer after MOS - another words, keep the WP:MOS on (8). <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 06:57, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ,I don't understand what you are telling.As i already provided good faith edits and i mention the MOS guidelines as well.Fade258 (talk) 07:05, 25 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Since you deleted the MOS on initial question (6), which question you answered is MOS?<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 07:07, 25 July 2021 (UTC)


 * , Good faith edits no 6 and 7.Fade258 (talk) 07:09, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok thank you. Pls do not delete it (any text on the answer sections in the future). <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 07:15, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry mam for mistake. I will not repeat such mistakes in future.Fade258 (talk) 07:18, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I had added one more good faith edits as per WP:MOS. To confirm my understanding of WP:MOS. Please review.Fade258 (talk) 01:14, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

Answer:
 * Vandalism

(1) -Comment: In my first glance i saw that it is vandalic edits that makes this article untidy.
 * . It was a vandalism edit but making an article untidy is not a vandalism.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

(2) - Comment: In this vadalism example it is pure vandalism that disrupt the content of the article based on the article title name.
 * . It is more a like a disruptive edit.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

(3) - Comment: For this case i take this as vandalism because the sources are not run.
 * it is somewhat considered a promotion but not because of the source.
 * Answer: What did you mean by the sources are not run?


 * I mean to say that the source were not open/access to me.Which doesnot support the provided information. so, i think that it was vandalism. Later, I realized that it was not Vandalism.
 * If you look at the edit again, the URL was provided and I would access it.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 20:08, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

(4) - Comment: Vandalism is clearly visible. User had removed the sources content and added the offensive word to the BLP.I think user had expressed hate towards the person.Fade258 (talk) 04:34, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

(5) - Comment: The user had added offensive word and unsourced material to the BLP.Looks like the user is trying to work out with their humour.Fade258 (talk) 04:34, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

(6) - Comment: In this case vandalism is clearly visible. User added the offensive word called (Chor) which is called (thief) in english.Fade258 (talk) 04:34, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Good day.
 * (1) Any question regrading the assignment, please let me know here. For other questions not relating to the assignments, ping me on the talk page of this subpage  Here.
 * (2) Do note, you need to provide the hist diff as per diffs guidelines and not you usual hist diff link.
 * (3) pls note (important) - do not revert more than 3 times within 24 hours on the same article unless the edits are absolutely considered blatant vandalisms for you will be blocked from editing.
 * (4) If you are not sure about the edits (whether it is a vandalism or not", pls do nothing and let other more experience/counter vandalism editors to take action.
 * (5) Pls provide your justification/reasons/analysis which supported by the guidelines to all your answers.
 * (6) Pls note that the motto of CUVA is Civility – Maturity – Responsibility.
 * (7) When you have done with the assignment, pls ping me. If you have any question while working on assignment, pls let me know.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:16, 20 July 2021 (UTC)


 * , In the first assignment of good faith edits section you write WP:MOS at no.3.What is that i donot understand.Fade258 (talk) 05:09, 21 July 2021 (UTC)


 * I moved the question to this page (the program page) as the question is related to the assignment. You need to find an edit where by the editor is made an error in good faith as per WP:MOS. Pls go to MOS and read up the guidelines. <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:19, 21 July 2021 (UTC)


 * , pls read point 5 on my first message above and pls include them on all your answers.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 06:22, 21 July 2021 (UTC)


 * sir, I have finished my first assignment.Please review when you are free.Thank you!Fade258 (talk) 07:04, 21 July 2021 (UTC)


 * sir, Sorry for my misunderstanding the question.Now, I have finished the 2 part answer as well.I hope I had done correctly. Thank you !Fade258 (talk) 06:10, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * , First of all, pls add an additional " : " (colon) from the previous message thread for one space indentations to the right as this is the communicaation protocal. Pls see Help:Wikitext for additional Wiki markup. Secondly, pls provide hist diff as per item 2 listed in the first message I sent in this communication section, and provide the hist diff in the format mentioned for "good fait" and "vandalism" questions and from here on. Thirdly, pls read the information provide carefully and adhere to the instructions given. When you have done, then ping me. Lastly, In Wikipedia, if you dont know the gender of the editor, we address them by their user name and instead of using he/she/his/her, we use their/them. Btw, I am a female. Just call me Cass.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 06:24, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * ,Sorry for that misunderstanding. I think this time i had done correctly.Fade258 (talk) 07:25, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * I think you edited on your mobile. Example the hist diff you provide this-1, I need it like this-2. Go to the history page of the article, select wanted edit (the round dot will turn blue) and the previous edit of this one. In other words, the hist diff of 2 blue round dots. Copy the URL of your selection and nested the URL in open and clos square bracket. That is your hist diff.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:00, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * mam, I edit through mobile.As per your guidance this time I had done.Please review it.Fade258 (talk) 08:45, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
 * pls see comments above. Pls explain again of those 2 pharase which they dont make sense to me. Lastly, pls answer addition 6 questions which I just added. Pls read again WP:AGF, WP:VANDALISM, WP:NOT VANDALISM and WP:MOS before answering the questions. Take your time.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:51, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
 * mam, Sorry for pinging you.Can i add good faith edits which has been done by another users as their good faith edits were correct.While answering this time should i follow same pattern. Fade258 (talk) 12:42, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * for your question above, pls READ AGAIN the assignment info and you can find your answer. Once again, Take your time, read the assignment info and reading material. If you dont understand the first assignment you would find the rest of the assignments a lot more difficult.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 20:08, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * mam, I had finished my assignment and submitted it for review.If still i done any mistake then give me more assignment to rectify my mistakes. Thank you and Stay safe!Fade258 (talk) 04:38, 25 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Good work. Let me know if you have any questions or you are ready to move on to the next assignment.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:57, 26 July 2021 (UTC)


 * mam, In case the new user had done mistake on their first edit by adding (WIKIPEDIA IS GREAT) in this project page. How can we handle this?Fade258 (talk) 12:38, 26 July 2021 (UTC)


 * The edit is considered a disruptive edit and if the editor continues to add the same content after receiving it could considered a vandalism edit . If it is in an article page say Nepal, then it would considered (1) unsourced (2) WP:NOPV or disruptive and would considered a vandalism if the editor continue to add the same content to the same page. Note: unsourced or disruptive is not considered vandalism; however, if the same editors continue to do the same type of edit many time after receiving many warnings, they could be blocked from editing.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 06:46, 27 July 2021 (UTC)


 * mam, If that was the disruptive edits then what type of warning or level should be implement/taken to warn?Fade258 (talk) 07:08, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , We generally would give level 1 for the first occurrence unless it is widespread disruptive edits. This warning level is covered in Assignment 2.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:03, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ohh sorry for too early. Mam, If the new user edit any people's biography article and change the birth date which is not provided in the source then it would be considered as a vandalism or not. I ask you this question beacuse the user is new and this is the user's 1st edit as well.Fade258 (talk) 08:15, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , Pls provide hist diff.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 08:28, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Here is the his diff.Fade258 (talk) 08:58, 27 July 2021 (UTC)

many edits depending on the situations (you will see in later assignments) and in future pls provide hist diff for the questions. If the edit is the first edit make by new editor and the change of DOB is the date or month then we would take it as unsourced/test edit. If the user change the year different by a few years then that is also considered unsourced/test edit. If the change of sourced DOB of the year from say July 1, 1972 to July 1, 1800 (which means subject is dead and not a BLP) then it is considered a vandalism. The page Soundarya existing source - see here -1 indicate the BOB is 18 July 1972 but in other source Times of India - see here-2 is July 18, 1976. You can check Indian languages MAJOR newspaper (if you know the Indian languages) to confirm the DOB. Change to the right DOB with inline citation and then inform the editor about in with a personal message. Btw, test edit is covered in another assignment. (Note: if you verify the existing source and the editor changed the DOB to 1976 on their first edit, we could take it as test edit; however, on their second same edit after receiving the warning, we could take it as vandalism edit; however, upon checking on the we Times India indecates the DOB is 1976, we take the edit as good faith where the "intention of the editor" might read the source indicate the DoB 1975. So we go back on what we have learned on this assignment, always ask ours elf what is the intention of the editor, is the editor trying to improve Wikipedia page or to harm the project.) In this assignment, what you need to understand what are vandalism edits and what are not (good faith) edits.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:22, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Thank you for clarification. Is there any difference between good faith edits and completely good faith edits? Fade258 (talk) 09:47, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * good faith is good faith. Do note, sometimes we might not know if an edit is good faith or not as we might not know the subject (the article) well to determine the nature of the edit. For example, if you not able to know if an edit make on certain countries/cultures/histories/politics/sports which you are not familiar with where by the info usually can be found on local languages which you could not comprehend due to finding the sources would be a difficult task then in such cases, do leave the edit alone and let other editor who know more about the subject to action. In the same token, if you can determine the edit is a vandalism edit or not, leave the edit to a more experienced editor or a editor who are more familiar with the subject to action. This is happens often on in sport or live sports news where by the results of the matches/games/fights or the sports data of the sportmen.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 10:05, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you mam. Likewise vandalism. Is there any project page about Anti-vandalism? Fade258 (talk) 10:40, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , No but we have Counter-Vandalism Unit which is linked back to CUVA. Pls read additional italic texts I placed on my previous message. If you have no questions for Assignment 1 and would like to proceed to Assignment 2, then lest me know.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 20:26, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No more question for Assignment 1. Thank you mam for your valuable time for taking my questions and makes me clarified about vandalism and good faith edits. I will inform you when I ready for next assignment. Stay safe and best!Fade258 (talk) 05:04, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi mam, I am here to inform you that I am ready to move on next assignment. Thank you ! Stay safe and happy.Fade258 (talk) 16:21, 29 July 2021 (UTC)

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Warning and reporting
When you use Twinkle to warn a user, you have a number of options to choose from: you can select the kind of warning (for different offences), and the level of warning (from 1 to 4, for increasing severity). Knowing which warning to issue and what level is very important. Further information can be found at WP:WARN and WP:UWUL.


 * Please answer the following questions:
 * (1) Why do we warn users?


 * Answer: We warn users to notify them of the issues they have caused, so they need to know to correct their mistakes. If they are acting in good faith, this serves as a piece of guidance to prevent them from doing it again, however if they are not acting in a good faith then it serves as a warning to stop.
 * Main purpose: Warning the user's main purpose is to educate the editors, who had done unconstructive edits.
 * Advantages from my point of view:
 * 1) It helps the patrollers and counter-vandalism volunteers to recognise a repeated offender, seeing on their talk page.
 * 2) It helps administrators to decide if the editor should be blocked or not.(Receipt of severe warnings may lead block)
 * 3) It also helps the editor to communicate, if they are facing any sorts of problem related to Wikipedia thorough this channel. Fade258 (talk) 10:16, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. The purpose is to "educate" the editors on constructive editing, especially those who are new to Wikipedia and to "deter" them of such actions with stronger warnings leads up to a block.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * (2) When would a 4im warning be appropriate?


 * Answer: According to WP:UWLEVELS, 4im assumes bad faith, and is only reserved for the issues of gross, extreme or numerous vandalism. In the case of excessive disruption(Offensive stuff, inserting vulgar and other highly defamatory text) and continuous disruption(A long history of adding obvious vandalism) from a user or specific IP, this is issued as the only warning(final warning to stop immediately otherwise user will be blocked without further notice) to the editor. Fade258 (talk) 10:23, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. 4im is only for widespread and particularly egregious vandalism and for use lower warning for less egregious vandalism.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * (3) Should you substitute a template when you place it on a user talk page, why and how do you do it?


 * Answer: Yes, I would substitute a template in a user's talk page beacuse it could help the user to know about the usage of template, how to use a template to prevent changes on template message when changes to template documentation are made and It can mislead new users as well as the patrollers. For substituting a template on user's talk page, we should add subst: follwed by a template name. For example: I will use  for a user who had vandalised a article.
 * Note: I have added a space between uw & vandalism1 to stop it expanding here. Fade258 (talk) 09:33, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. It should be used always so that the message on the users talk page does not change even if the template you used were to be altered at a later date.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * (4) What should you do if a user who has received a level 4 or 4im warning vandalises again?


 * Answer: If a user who has received a level 4 or 4im warning level, they shoud be reported to the WP:AIV. Thereafter, An administrator will review their(editor) edits and would take an appropriate decision. Fade258 (talk) 09:33, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:35, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * (5) Please give examples and please do the substitution (using ) of three different warnings with three different levels (not different levels of the same warning and excluding the test edit warning levels referred to below), that you might need to use while recent changes patrolling and explain what they are used for.


 * Answer i:
 * Expanded form/usage: Information.svg Hello, I'm Fade258. I noticed that you recently removed content without adequately explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an accurate edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry; the removed content has been restored. 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.
 * Comment: This is the level 1 delete warning template which is normally placed on user's talk page to warn the editors when they have removed or deleted sourced content without proper explanation for the first time. Fade258 (talk) 09:57, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer ii:
 * Expanded from/usage: Information orange.svg Please do not add promotional material to Wikipedia. While objective prose about beliefs, organisations, people, products or services is acceptable, Wikipedia is not a vehicle for soapboxing, advertising or promotion. Thank you.
 * Comment: This template is a level 2 advert warning template used to warn editors for repeated instances of advertising or promotional content on Wikipedia, while the user have been already warned once using a level 1 template. Fade258 (talk) 09:57, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

Please stop your disruptive editing. If you continue to disrupt Wikipedia, you may be blocked from editing.
 * Answer iii:
 * Expanded from/usage:
 * If you are engaged in an article content dispute with another editor, discuss the matter with the editor at their talk page, or the article's talk page, and seek consensus with them. Alternatively you can read Wikipedia's dispute resolution page, and ask for independent help at one of the relevant noticeboards.
 * If you are engaged in any other form of dispute that is not covered on the dispute resolution page, seek assistance at Wikipedia's Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents.
 * Comment: This template is a level 3 disruptive warning template which is used as a warning message to the editor and notify him/her against disruptive editing. This should be used in those cases, where the editor has severely disrupted one or more than one pages. It assumes bad faith and generally depicts a higher level of disruption and includes a warning of being blocked. Fade258 (talk) 09:57, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

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See assignment 2 above. For question 5 - subs three different templates (different warning and different level of warning}} see example below.

Hello, I'm Cassiopeia. I wanted to let you know that one or more of your recent contributions have been undone because they did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Teahouse. Thanks.

Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 00:55, 30 July 2021 (UTC)


 * AGAIN, pls read all the reading material links before answered the questions - see questions 3.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 09:48, 30 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Mam, You had added Why, after the answered by me anyway I will see and answer again.Fade258 (talk) 10:02, 30 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Mam,Please review. I have completed the work and reworked on Qn 3. I think i had done correctly. If any mistakes with my work then kindly point out to me. Thank you!Fade258 (talk) 10:34, 30 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Reviewed. See comments above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Mam, Is any thing mistake in answer of Qn.3? As you didn't review it.Fade258 (talk) 05:31, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:36, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

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Tools
Recent changes patrol includes a list of tools and resources for those who want to fight vandalism with a more systematic and efficient approach.

What you have been doing so far is named the old school approach. As well as manually going through Special:RecentChanges, it includes undos, "last clean version" restores, and manually warning users.

There are a large number of tool which assist users in the fight against vandalism. They range from tools which help filter and detect vandalism to tools which will revert, warn and report users.

Twinkle
Twinkle, as you know, is very useful. It provides three types of rollback functions (vandalism, normal and AGF) as well as an easy previous version restore function (for when there are a number of different editors vandalising in a row). Other functions include a full library of speedy deletion functions, and user warnings. It also has a function to propose and nominate pages for deletion, to request page protection to report users to WP:AIV, WP:UAA, WP:SPI, and other administrative noticeboards.

User creation log
In my early days of fighting vandalism on Wikipedia, one of the strategies I would use to find vandalism was to patrol the account creation log. This is located at Special:Log/newusers, and it logs every time a new user account is created on Wikipedia. You'll notice that new accounts with no contributions so far will have a red "contribs" links, whereas new accounts with some contributions will have blue "contribs" links. One great way not only to find vandalism, but welcome new users to Wikipedia is to check the blue contribs links that come in.

Rollback
See rollback, this user right introduces an easy rollback button (which with one click reverts an editor's contributions). I'll let you know when I think you're ready to apply for the rollback user right.

Huggle
Huggle is also an application you download to your computer which presents you diffs (orders them on the likelihood of being unconstructive edits and on the editor's recent history) from users not on its whitelist. It allows you to revert vandalism, warn and reports users in one click. The rollback permission is required to use Huggle.

Make sure you keep in mind that some edits that seem like vandalism can be test edits. This happens when a new user is experimenting and makes accidental unconstructive edits. Generally, these should be treated with good faith, especially if it is their first time, and warned gently. The following templates are used for test edits:, and.

I just wanted to make sure you know about Special:RecentChanges, if you use the diff link in a different window or tab you can check a number of revisions much more easily. If you enable Hovercards in the Hover section of your preferences, you can view the diff by just hovering over it. Alternately, you can press control-F or command-F and search for "tag:". some edits get tagged for possible vandalism or section blanking.


 * Find and revert some vandalism. Warn each user appropriately, using the correct kind of warning and level. Please include at least two test edits and at least two appropriate reports to AIV. For each revert and warning please fill in a line on the table below

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 * Good day. See assignment 3 above and do note this is the hardest assignment in this program, so do that your time.
 * (1) If Twinkle does not show the template in the drop down list, then manually subst it.
 * (2) Pls provide article name, hist diffs, editor talk page where you place the warning message, reports hist diffs and any links that is applicable.
 * (3) Pls provide the reasons/justification/explanate of your answers.
 * (4) For "You choice" question - Pls indicate what type of edit you are providing - example change "Your Choice" to "Delete" / "Spam" /etc. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 05:25, 1 August 2021 (UTC)
 * (5) Again, if you are not sure about the edits wheather is vandalism or god faith edit, pls do nothing and let other more experience editors to acction


 * Mam, I request you to give me time till this 24 August to complete this assignment 3 beacuse I still not reported any user for AIV, not warned many user and my exam is from next Sunday. So, I will need more time. Hope you understand. Thank you! Fade258 (talk) 14:24, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Take your time and spend time to prepare your school exam first. . Pls note the edit to be made from August 1, 2021 onwards. <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FA0"> Cassiopeia</b>(<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>) 20:42, 1 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Mam, Greetings. Yesterday, My exam of C-12 has been postponed due to ongoing situation of global pandamic Covid-19. So, I will complete my this assignment as soon as possible. Stay safe. Thank you !Fade258 (talk) 01:16, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Thank you for informing. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:18, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Is am i right that talking in article means Like a conversation or ask somebody to talk with that particular user.Fade258 (talk) 13:53, 11 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That is right (in the article and not in the article talk page).<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  20:52, 11 August 2021 (UTC)
 * , Mam Iam sorry for my delay in answering. I didn't found that needed category edit. So, I will inform you that, I will complete my work as soon as possible as I can. Thank you !Fade258 (talk) 06:04, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ok. thank you for informing.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  06:16, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * , Hello mam, Sorry for my delay in answering. I have completed and submitted for review, review as you are free. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 00:07, 28 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Good work. See comments above. Let me know if you have any questions or you are ready to move on to the next assignment. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  06:18, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Sorry for delay in reply. Please tell me, If some one add content which is different from topic then how we treat them ? For example: i.e topic is Aanchal Sharma and the editor add different content. Fade258 (talk) 03:09, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Pls provide hist diff.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:32, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * No mam I didn't have hist diff. I asked you only for knowledge. Fade258 (talk) 03:34, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

Are you saying if the content added is not about the article subject? example the subject is an architect and the content added is about a singer?
 * Mam, Yes. Fade258 (talk) 03:58, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * We just simply removed the content, explain that in the edit summary and send a message to the editor what added content of the removal and the reason.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  04:05, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I am ready to move on next assignment. Fade258 (talk) 04:41, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

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Shared IP tagging
There are a number of IP user talk page templates which show helpful information to IP users and those wishing to warn or block them. There is a list of these templates


 * Shared IP - For general shared IP addresses.
 * ISP - A modified version specifically for use with ISP organizations.
 * Shared IP edu - A modified version specifically for use with educational institutions.
 * Shared IP gov - A modified version specifically for use with government agencies.
 * Shared IP corp - A modified version specifically for use with businesses.
 * Shared IP address (public) - A modified version specifically for use with public terminals such as in libraries, etc.
 * Mobile IP - A modified version specifically for use with a mobile device's IP.
 * Dynamic IP - A modified version specifically for use with dynamic IPs.
 * Static IP - A modified version specifically for use with static IPs which may be used by more than one person.

Each of these templates take two parameters, one is the organisation to which the IP address is registered (which can be found out using the links at the bottom of the IP's contribution page. The other is for the host name (which is optional) and can also be found out from the links at the bottom of the IP's contribution page.

Also, given that different people use the IP address, older messages are sometimes refused so as to not confuse the current user of the IP. Generally any messages for the last one-two months are removed, collapsed, or archived. The templates available for this include:
 * OW for when the messages are deleted from the talk page.
 * Old IP warnings top and Old IP warnings bottom for collapsing the user warnings and leaving them on the talk page.
 * Warning archive notice for when the messages are archived, and that archiving follows the usually naming sequence (that is, /Archive 1).

NOTE: All of the templates in this section are not substituted (so don't use "subst:").

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 * Hi, Posted Assignment 4 above. No exercises for this assignment but only some reading material. Once you have done reading, pls let me know and I will post Assignment 5 next.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  09:13, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I have finished my reading assignment. Fade258 (talk) 09:50, 2 October 2021 (UTC)

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Harassment and trolling

 * Occasionally, some vandals will not appreciate your good work and try to harass or troll you. In these situations, you must remain calm and ignore them. If they engage in harassment or personal attacks, you should not engage with them and leave a note at WP:ANI. If they vandalise your user page or user talk page, simply remove the vandalism without interacting with them. Please read WP:DENY.


 * Why do we deny recognition to trolls and vandals?

Answer: We deny recognition to trolls and vandals because they want attention and that is their main goal, by not giving attention towards the user they may stop. Fade258 (talk) 16:34, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. good. The main point/goal of the trolls is that they want attention. We dont feed them and dont get mad by denying them the recognition that they seek is critical to countering them.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)


 * How can you tell between a good faith user asking why you reverted their edit, and a troll trying to harass you?

Answer: A good faith editor will be annoyed because you reverted and will state a good reason and it is over quickly or they may ask with politely, "Hi. I would like to ask you why you reverted my edit as I thought it was a good faith edit. A troll will vandalise your user page or ask you in a mean way. Fade258 (talk) 16:41, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * . Do note sometimes good faith editor do get upset when we reverted their edit and place a warning message and convey their message which might not be pleasant for your standard. Many times troll might not use personal attacks but being rude, condescending, put down, name calling and etc. To check on the editors past edits/talk page would help; however, the bottom line is that trolls want to annoy you and good faith editors annoyed at you and that is the subtle different.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)

Emergencies
I hope this never happens, but as you participate in counter-vandalism on Wikipedia, it is possible that you may come across a threat of physical harm. In the past, we have had vandals submit death threats in Wikipedia articles, as well as possible suicide notes. The problem is, Wikipedia editors don't have the proper training to evaluate whether these threats are credible in most cases.

Fortunately, there's a guideline for cases like this. Please read Responding to threats of harm carefully and respond to the questions below.


 * Who should you contact when you encounter a threat of harm on Wikipedia? What details should you include in your message?

Answer: I should contact The Wikimedia Foundation (via emergency@wikimedia.org) and an administrator (privately). I should include the following details in my message:
 * The page where it was posted
 * The user
 * The time and few more. Fade258 (talk) 16:28, 2 October 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)


 * What should you do if an edit looks like a threat of harm, but you suspect it may just be an empty threat (i.e. someone joking around)?

Answer: I should ask an administrator to help since better to be safe then sorry. Fade258 (talk) 16:30, 2 October 2021 (UTC)


 * . It may seem to me to be an empty threat but we would still report it to - emergency@wikimedia.org.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)

Sock pupperty
Please read Sock puppetry and answer the question below
 * What forms socks puppetry usually takes? and where to report it?

Answer: Given answers is for 2 types questions:

For 1st type:
 * Logging out of existing account and vandalizing as an IP address.
 * Creating new user account for block or sanction evasion.
 * Using of another person's user account or sharing an account (usually called Piggybacking).
 * Using of an old account.
 * Getting some one else to create an accounts to support you in a dispute (usually called Meatpuppetry).

For 2nd type:
 * To report it, go to WP:SPI. Fade258 (talk) 16:19, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * Hi, See assignment 5 above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  10:12, 2 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I have completed my assignment and submitted it for review. Fade258 (talk) 16:43, 2 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi, see comments above and let me know if you have any questions.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:47, 5 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry Mam for late response. No questions on this assignment. Iam ready to move forward if you think. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 09:17, 6 October 2021 (UTC)

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Protection and speedy deletion
Protecting and deleting pages are two additional measures that can be used to prevent and deal with vandalism. Only an administrator can protect or delete pages; however, anyone can nominate a page for deletion or request protection. If you have Twinkle installed, you can use the Twinkle menu to request page protection or speedy deletion (the RPP or CSD options).

Protection
Please read the protection policy. Done

1. In what circumstances should a page be semi-protected?


 * Answer: If there is a significant amount of disruption or vandalism from new or unregistered users, a page should be semi-protected. Fade258 (talk) 13:04, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Semi-protection applies to pages that constantly attract a large amount of vandalism by many users.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

2. In what circumstances should a page be pending changes level 1 protected?
 * Answer: If there is a vandalism but low and persisent over time, a page be pending changes level 1 protected. Fade258 (talk) 13:29, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

3. In what circumstances should a page be fully protected?
 * Answer: When there is a high amount of vandalism from extended confirmed accounts, a page should be fully protected. Fade258 (talk) 12:59, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ fully protected pages can only be edited by admin, thus only a small numbers of pages are fully protected.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

4. In what circumstances should a page be creation protected ("salted")?


 * Answer: If it is repeatedly being recreated after it has been deleted. This can be either as a result of repeated AfDs, or if it is an attack page, or multiple CSDs, a page be creation protected salted. Fade258 (talk) 13:26, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Pages repeatedly deleted in recent time and recreated.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

5. In what circumstances should a talk page be semi-protected?


 * Answer: Generally, User talk pages are rarely protected. However, if there is severe vandalism or abuse, a user's talk page be semi-protected. Fade258 (talk) 13:23, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

6. Correctly request the protection of two page (pending, semi or full); post the diff of your request (from WP:RPP) below.


 * Answer i: Priyanka Karki, Requested Extended semi-protection. Fade258 (talk) 05:01, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
 * the page was not protected due to the vandalism by only a single editor and not many. The editor who vandalized the page has been blocked - see here-1.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer ii: Aanchal Sharma, Requested Temporary semi-protection. Fade258 (talk) 05:01, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
 * the page was not protected due to the vandalism by only a single editor and not many - see article history log here-2.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer iii: Candice Swanepoel, Requested Temporary Pending changes and Protection granted. Fade258 (talk) 09:38, 21 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer iv: ‎Aishwarya Rajesh, Requested Temporary semi-protection and Protection granted. Fade258 (talk) 09:38, 21 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

Speedy deletion
Please read WP:CSD. Done

1. In what circumstances should a page be speedy deleted, very briefly no need to go through the criteria?


 * Answer: A page should be speedily deleted if it is very obvious which does not belong on Wikipedia. The list of CSD criteria with short introduction are given below:


 * General:


 * G1: If a page is pure nonsense
 * G2: If the page is a test page
 * G3: If the page is a hoax, or just a page for vandalism
 * G4: If the page is identical to one deleted via a deletion discussion (this does not include PROD or CSD)
 * G5: If the page was created by a banned or blocked user, or their sock (the page must have been created after their ban/block)
 * G6: Technical deletions (i.e. deleting a blank page which is preventing a page move)
 * G7: If the author requests deletion, either by tagging or blanking with a good faith
 * G8: If the page is orphaned (i.e. talk pages without a project/article page, subpages with no parent page)
 * G9: Office actions (WMF actions)
 * G10: Attack pages (if the page is only meant for harm, or libel)
 * G11: If the pages is purely unambiguous advertising or promotion of a individual person or a company
 * G12: Copyright infringements (if the page contains major copyright issues)
 * G13: If the Drafts have not been edited by human for six months and very little chance of ever being substantially edited again
 * G14: Creation of unnecessary disambiguation pages
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Articles:


 * A1: Articles with no context (subject is unclear)
 * A2: Articles in another language that already exist on another language's Wikipedia
 * A3: If the articles are empty espically consists of categories tags or see also section (this should not be used immediately after creation)
 * A5: Articles that have been moved to another Wikimedia project
 * A7: Articles about a person that show no reasonable indication of notability (this only includes people, groups, animals, web events)
 * A9: Articles about a music recording that do not show its notability
 * A10: Articles that are duplicates of a pre-existing article
 * A11: Articles that are about inventions that are not notable and created by someone related to the creator (e.g. a word their best friend made up last week)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * User pages:


 * U1: User requested deletion
 * U2: Userpage for a user that does not exist (User:Cassiopeias258)
 * U3: Userpage that is primarily a gallery of non-free photos (which are prohibited from use in userpace)
 * U5: Userpages being used as web hosting platforms. Fade258 (talk) 11:28, 7 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

2. Correctly tag four pages for speedy deletion (1 promo, 1 copyvio and 2 can be for any of the criteria) and post the diff and the criteria you requested it be deleted under below. For COPYVIO pls check the text vs the source by using Earwig Copy detector


 * Answer i: CSD G11 (Unambiguous advertising or promotion) 30 September 2021 4th log entry, Deletion log and Notified to user. Fade258 (talk) 04:02, 9 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer ii: CSD G12 (Unambiguous copyright infringement) 6 october 2021 14th log entry, Deletion log .Fade258 (talk) 04:02, 9 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer iii: CSD G7 (Author requests deletion), 30 September 2021 3rd log entry, Deletion log. Fade258 (talk) 04:02, 9 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Answer iv: CSD G2 (Test pages), 28 September 2021 1st log entry, Deletion log and Notified to user. Fade258 (talk) 04:02, 9 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. You have placed a CSD notification on the editor page but no register of this CSD in your CSD log. If I have missed it, pls let me know.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I think you have missed it. I had already provided the log information on my answer above. See Speedy Deletion's section at question number 2's answer number iv or you may check again on my CSD log. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 09:10, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * This is your CSD log. Pls provide the the location (#) article (Draft:Nawaraj Karki on your CSD log. Example: Draft:Prena Rai is on September 2021 #2.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  09:28, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Draft:Nawaraj Karki is on September 2021 #1 where I had already provided on this format 28 September 2021 1st log entry. Fade258 (talk) 12:41, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Saw and thank you.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:24, 23 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , See Assignment 6 above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  09:38, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Can I take the previous tagged pages of CSD which has been tagged by me from 28 September 2021 onwards. Fade258 (talk) 11:04, 7 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , It is recent enough and it was tagged by you so you can provide one (one only). Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  19:51, 7 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , Sorry, I didn't understand your last word (so you can provide one). So, I will provide you of deletion log, CSD date and number and CSD tagging entry. Is it ok ? Fade258 (talk) 23:52, 7 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , You can use the previous tagged page but one for one of the questions.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:33, 8 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi Mam, I had requested couple of pages for Temporary Semi-protection through WP:RPP but the pages were not protected. Can i take that requested? I think I didn't made any mistake while requesting. Fade258 (talk) 04:17, 11 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , pls provide hist diffs of the requests first. (Remember: Always provide hist diff so I can understand and have a look at your questions or issues at hand).<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  04:51, 11 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , I have finished my work and submitted it for review. Please review when you are free Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 05:03, 11 October 2021 (UTC)


 * , pls provide hist diffs of the requests first here in the communication section (not on the assignment section). (as per your question above). I will have a look at them then will respond and will not be reviewing the assignment until after.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:43, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
 * , Here is the diff1 and Diff2. Fade258 (talk) 07:08, 11 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you for providing the hist diffs. What made you think the pages need protection? Pls explain in details.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  07:50, 16 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I think it should be protected temporary for a while because vandalic and disruptive edits were made by IP address and autoconfirmed users respectively. Fade258 (talk) 11:44, 16 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Please read protection policy again especially "Vandalism" section and tell me why the pages you nominated for protection were not done.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  09:12, 18 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Sorry for my late response because I am busy in our big festival Bijaya Dashami. I think that pages were not protected beacuse vandalism or disruption edits were not clear and not done by multiple users or IP at a frequency or continuously which requires to stop it. Fade258 (talk) 14:13, 20 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I have completed my assignment and submitted it for review. Fade258 (talk) 09:40, 21 October 2021 (UTC)


 * see review above. You have answered the question regarding page protection. Page protection will only be nominated and grated provided if the page has been vandalized/disrupt/edit warning by multiple (many editors). If only one or two editor vandalized the page, then we place warning messages on the involved editors, if the involved editors continues to vandalism the page after the final warnings, then we would report the involved editors to AIV and they would be blocked from editing. Note: English Wikipedia counter vandalism system is a flexible system, it means we don't need to start from level 1 warning but we could give level 2 or 3 if the edit is particularly/extremely bad in terms of using extreme hate speech/profanity/racial slur, death threats etc. Sorry for taking a little longer than usual to review the assignment. Let me know if you have any questions or you are ready to move on to the next assignment. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  07:33, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, Thanks for reviewing it. Yes, it is. From next time I will follow your instructions regarding vandalic edits and warning the user. Don't say sorry for that. It is your responsibility to talk more with your students regarding their work which helps them to gain knowledge and rectifying their mistake. No questions on this assignment and I am ready to move on next assignment. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 09:18, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

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Usernames
Wikipedia has a policy which details the types of usernames which users are permitted to have. Some users (including me) patrol the User creation log to check for new users with inappropriate usernames. There are four kinds of usernames that are specifically disallowed: Please read WP:USERNAME, and pay particluar attention to dealing with inappropriate usernames.
 * Misleading usernames imply relevant, misleading things about the contributor. The types of names which can be misleading are too numerous to list, but definitely include usernames that imply you are in a position of authority over Wikipedia, usernames that impersonate other people, or usernames which can be confusing within the Wikipedia signature format, such as usernames which resemble IP addresses or timestamps.
 * Promotional usernames are used to promote an existing company, organization, group (including non-profit organizations), website, or product on Wikipedia.
 * Offensive usernames are those that offend other contributors, making harmonious editing difficult or impossible.
 * Disruptive usernames include outright trolling or personal attacks, include profanities or otherwise show a clear intent to disrupt Wikipedia.
 * Describe the what you would about the following usernames of logged in users (including which of the above it breaches and why).


 * DJohnson

Answer: This username may be impersonating a famous person like Dean Johnson, Dwayne Johnson or someone else. I didn't see any problem as long as they don't try to impersonate any identifiable person. I would not take any action for this username in particular unless the edits shown are clearly trying to impersonate somebody. In that case, I would report it to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 10:57, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)


 * LMedicalCentre

Answer: This is a promotional username and implies shared use, since it is presumably the name of an organization or any organization which provides services on health sector. I generally evaluate whether to go to UAA based on their editing, if they're creating promotional pages regarding on this topic. I will go to UAA. Fade258 (talk) 10:48, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)


 * Fuqudik

Answer: This is a offensive or disruption username which violates Username Policy.
 * Report straight to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 08:33, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)


 * ColesStaff

Answer: This is a promotional username. If we look at the staff at the end it might be misleading. If he/she acting in a good faith, then I would ask them to change their username. Otherwise, report it to UAA. Fade258 (talk) 08:41, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)



Answer: This username is confusing where it represents Wikipedia signature sign off symbol.
 * Report it to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 08:26, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. This type username is automatically disallowed in Wikipedia now, thus you won't stumble across it.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)


 * 172.295.64.27

Answer: With the combination of numbers it is an IP address where username cannot be IP addresses. This type of username confuse other users, whether it is IP address or username.
 * Report to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 08:19, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. This type username is automatically disallowed in Wikipedia now, thus you won't stumble across it.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)

Answer: This is a disruptive username and BLP violation beacuse it insults Justin Bieber or someone else with the name Bieber.
 * Bieberisgay
 * It should be reported to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 08:19, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * , See Assignment 7 above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  09:31, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I have completed my assignment and submitted it for review. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 10:59, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * , See comments above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 25 October 2021 (UTC)

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Progress test
Congratulations, now have mastered the "basics" so we can move on. Please complete the following progress test, and I'll tell you what's next.

The following 2 scenarios each have 5 questions that are based on WP: VANDAL, WP:3RR, WP: REVERT, WP: BLOCK, WP: GAIV, WP: WARN, WP:UAA, WP:CSD, and WP:UN. Good Luck!

Scenario 1
You encounter an IP vandalising Justin Bieber by adding in statements that he is gay. Answer: I would consider this as a vandalism. Since, It is intentionally trying to disrupt Wikipedia by adding negative BLP content. Fade258 (talk) 15:37, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Would this be considered vandalism or a good faith edit, why?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: WP:VD, WP:BLP, WP:V Wikipedia policies or guidelines is breached. Fade258 (talk) 10:12, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Which Wikipedia policies and/or guidelines is it breaching?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: {{subst:uw-vandalism1}} or {{subst:uw-defamatory1}} would be an appropriate warning template to be place on the IP's user talk page. Fade258 (talk) 15:46, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * What would be an appropriate warning template to place on the IP's user talk page?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: According to WP:3RRNO, I wouldn't be blocked, If I revert obvious vandalism. Fade258 (talk) 07:50, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * The user has now added offensive words to the article 3 times. You have reverted three times already, can you be blocked for violating the three revert rule in this case?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: IPvandal reporting template should be used in this case because It is not a registered user. Fade258 (talk) 07:50, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Which of the following reporting templates should be used in this case: IPvandal or vandal?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: I would include  IP user vandalising the BLP of Justin Bieber after repeated warnings as the reason for reporting the editor. Fade258 (talk) 15:54, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * What would you include as the reason for reporting the editor?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Scenario 2
You see a new account called "Hi999" that has added random letters to one article. Answer: I will consider it as a test edit, assuming good faith edit because this user is new. Otherwise, It should be considered as a vandalism if the user continues doing this. Fade258 (talk) 10:26, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Would this be considered vandalism or a good faith edit, why?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: {{subst:uw-test1}} warning template will be appropriate. If this is not the first edit and edits were not too harmful. Fade258 (talk) 10:26, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * What would be an appropriate warning template to place on the user's talk page?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: Rollback-AGF (Green) Twinkle option should be used because it will enable us to add comments and explain the reason behind the reverted edits. Fade258 (talk) 10:19, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Which of the following Twinkle options should be used to revert these edits: Rollback-AGF (Green), Rollback (Blue) or Rollback-Vandal (Red)?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: At first, The user should be warned with level 4 warning (In several cases). After that, If the user continues vandalism edits, it would be appropriate to report this user to WP:AIV. Fade258 (talk) 10:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * The user now has a level 3 warning on their talk page. They make a vandal edit, would it be appropriate to report this user to AIV? Why or why not?
 * ✅. Note: English Wikipedia counter vandalism is a flexible system. Usually we would just place level one warning and increase the warning levels for subsequent vandalism edit. However, we could pls higher warning level if the vandalism edit is particular harmful such as using extreme derogatory words.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: If this user keeps on vandalizing, this user would be blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia. Fade258 (talk) 10:14, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * If this user keeps on vandalizing, can this user be blocked indef.?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: vandal reporting template should be used in this case because it is a registered user/editor. Fade258 (talk) 07:53, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Which of the following reporting templates should be used in this case: IPvandal or vandal?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: I would include Vandalism-only account reason for reporting to the editor. Fade258 (talk) 10:19, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * What would you include as the reason for reporting the editor?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Scenario 3
You see a new account called "LaptopsInc" which has created a new page called "Laptops Inc" (which only contains the words "Laptops Inc" and a few lines of text copied from the company's website). The user also added "www.laptopsinc.com" on the Laptop article. You research Laptops Inc on Google and find that is a small company. Answer: Yes, I would revert the edit to Laptop. Where as, I would use Rollback (Blue) Twinkle option. Fade258 (talk) 06:43, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Should you revert the edit to Laptop, if so which Twinkle option would you use?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: If I revert that edit, I would use {{subst:uw-advert1}} or {{subst:uw-spam1}} warning template. Fade258 (talk) 06:43, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * If you do revert which warning template would you use?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer:Yes, I would tag the article they created with speedy deletion tags. G11 where they are promoting their company. G12 where the user had copied a few lines of text from the company's website, speedy deletion criteria will be apply to the article. Fade258 (talk) 10:43, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Would you tag the article they created with a speedy deletion tag(s). If so which speedy deletion criteria apply to the article?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: No, I wouldn't leave a template on the user's talk page regarding their username, where as I would go straight to UAA since this user has already violates the username policy and their edits were promotional in nature. Otherwise, If the edit weren't promotional in nature or disruptive I would use {{subst:uw-coi-username}} template. Fade258 (talk) 10:07, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Would you leave a template on the user's talk page regarding their username? If so which one and with which parameters?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: Yes, I would report the user to UAA beacuse it is a promotional username which violates Username policy, Orgname, Nosharing and edits for promotional purpose only. Fade258 (talk) 06:43, 26 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Would you report the user to UAA? If so what of the four reasons does it violate?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:48, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

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 * , See Assignment 8 above. As usual, pls provide reasons/analysis/explanation based on the guidelines for your answers and also provide necessary hist diffs where applicable. Stay safe.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:35, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Mam, I have completed my assignment and submitted it for review and sorry for delay in answering due to my external work on Wikipedia. Thank you ! Best regards ! Fade258 (talk) 15:58, 26 October 2021 (UTC)

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Rollback
Congratulations now for the next step. The rollback user right allows trusted and experienced vandalism fighters to revert vandalism with the click of one button. Please read WP:Rollback.

Answer: Rollback may only be used:To revert obvious vandalism, To revert edits in my own userspace/user page, To revert edits that I have made accidentally, To revert edits by banned or blocked users. Fade258 (talk) 09:32, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Describe when the rollback button may be used and when it may not be used.
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:24, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: Rollback may NOT be used: When reverting good-faith edits, To edit war and In content dispute. Fade258 (talk) 09:38, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:24, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: I would do Self-revert of my edit, with an edit summary like "Self-revert – Accidental use of rollback". Fade258 (talk) 09:32, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * What should you do if you accidentally use rollback?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:24, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

Answer: No. Whereas the rollback feature doesn't allow us to custom edit summaries. Fade258 (talk) 09:38, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Should you use rollback if you want to leave an edit summary?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:24, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

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 * , See assignment 9 above. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:50, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi Mam, I have completed my assignment and submitted it for review. Fade258 (talk) 09:39, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Reviewed. see above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:24, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

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Monitoring period
Congratulations! You have completed the main section of the anti-vandalism course. Well done! Now that we've been through everything that you need to know as a vandal patroller, you will be given a 7-day monitoring period. During this time, you are free to revert vandalism (and edit Wikipedia) as you normally do; I will monitor your progress in anti-vandalism. If there are any issues, I will raise them with you and if you have any problems, you are free to ask me. After seven days, if I am satisfied with your progress, you will take the final test; passing this will mean you graduate from the CVUA. Good luck!

If you have any problems or trouble along the way please leave a message on below this section. If you make any difficult decisions feel free to post the diff below and I'll take a look.

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, Greeting. The next phase of this course is Assignment 10 - "monitoring period", see above. Cheers. Pls make about 30 counter vandalism edits so I may check. Final exam will follows after the monitoring period. Do raise any questions if you have any. Stay safe and thank you.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:26, 6 November 2021 (UTC)
 * , Hi mam, What do you mean by 30 Counter Vandalism edits? Please clarify. Fade258 (talk) 12:28, 7 November 2021 (UTC)
 * , This is counter vandalism program which means if there are any vandalism edits on Wikipedia you need to revert and place warning messages on the involved editors talk page. You need to do 30 counter vandalism edit (if you do hundreds of them, I will not have time to review them all). I will check on your contribution 7 days from now to see you know how to identify vandalism edits and if you place correct level and message on the involved editors talk page.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:46, 7 November 2021 (UTC)


 * , Your monitoring period has shown no major issues. See below you Final exam question. All the best an stay safe.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  01:43, 27 November 2021 (UTC)

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Notes
 * 1) Ppending page protection - (low volume but consistent over a period of time (days to weeks) that means you need to check the articles's history log page
 * 2) (3RR) - Do note you need to warn the involved editor on their talk pages first after the have made their 3 revert on the same article within 24 hour which deemed edit warring with another involved editor(s). If the any of the involved makes the 4th revert then you can report them. When reporting you need to provide the hist diffs and some reason.
 * 3) For (copyvio) - you can check on the New Pages Feed) and look for articles in either New Page Patrol or Article for Creation. Use [https://tools.wmflabs.org/copyvios/ Earwig's Copyvio Detector to see if the articles violate copyvio (make sure only report if the copyvio percentage is high and the content is NOT taken from public domain (free to use) sites. So you need to check if the sites are copyright). All proper nouns, document, event name and etc are not considered copyvio. Between  New Page Patrol or Article for Creation, you can find much higher changes of articles violate copyvio in Article for Creation section.

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Final Exam
GOOD LUCK!

Part 1 (15%)

 * For each of these examples, please state whether you would call the edit(s) described as vandalism or good faith edit, a reason for that, and how you would deal with the situation (ensuring you answer the questions where applicable).


 * 1 & 2. A user inserts 'sfjiweripw' into an article. What would you do if it was their first warning? What about after that.

Answer 1: I would take it as a test edit if the editor was new to wikipedia where as they are trying to find out if they can edit wikipedia or not. Fade258 (talk) 00:45, 5 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 2: After that it would be considered as a vandalism. Fade258 (talk) 00:45, 5 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 3 & 4. A user adds their signature to an article after one being given a {{subst:uw-articlesig}} warning. What would you the next time they did it? What about if they kept doing it after that?

Answer 3: I would consider this edit as vandalism and start giving vandalism warnings {{subst:uw-vandalism2}} as there is already given a level 1 warning of {{subst:uw-articlesig}}. Fade258 (talk) 14:17, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 4: After that I would again give {{subst:uw-vandalism3}} and {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} then I would report to WP:AIV if it continued after level 4 warning. Fade258 (talk) 14:17, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 5 & 6. A user adds 'John Smith is the best!' into an article. What would you do the first time? What about if they kept doing it after that?

Answer 5: If the article mentions a John Smith, I would revert them and give them a level 1 NPOV warning ({{subst:uw-npov1}}). If not, I would warn them for vandalism level 1 ({{subst:uw-vandalism1}}). Fade258 (talk) 14:23, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 6: After that, I would continue to warn them with vandalism templates after level 2, and if they surpassed level 4 warning, I would report them to WP:AIV. Fade258 (talk) 14:23, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 7 & 8. A user adds 'I can edit this' into an article. The first time, and times after that?

Answer 7: I would consider it as a good faith test edit in case of first time. Fade258 (talk) 02:32, 5 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 8: After that I would consider it as a vandalism. Fade258 (talk) 02:32, 5 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 9, 10 & 11. What would you do when a user removes sourced information from an article, with the summary 'this is wrong'. First time, and after that? What would be different if the user has a history of positive contributions compared with a history of disruptive contributions?

Answer 9: At first, I would like to check the source. If it is wrong then I would leave it. If not, I would warn them for deletion by using {{subst:uw-delete1}} warning. Fade258 (talk) 14:49, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 10: If the source was correct and they kept removing it, then I would continue to warn them for deletion with the increment in warning level. Fade258 (talk) 14:49, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 11: Not really. The only difference is if the user had a history of positive contributions I might ask them instead of template. Fade258 (talk) 14:49, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 12. An IP user removes removes unsourced article, what would you do?

Answer 12: Nothing. It is ok to remove unsourced content. Fade258 (talk) 00:15, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 13. An IP user removes a sourced content and stated "not relevant", what would you do?

Answer 13: First of all, I would like to check source against the removed content. If it was relevant then I would like to revert and warned the user by using {{subst:uw-delete1}} as removal of sourced content. If not then I will leave it. Fade258 (talk) 14:37, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 14. An IP user adds My parents do not love me. I going to jump out the balcony and kill myself", what would you do?

Answer 14: I would report immediately to the email address emergency@wikimedia.org or privately contact an admin to make them aware, being aware no to use a public noticeboard. Fade258 (talk) 14:30, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 15. An IP user adds "I going to kill the editor who have reverted my edit", what would you do?

Answer 15: I would report it to emergency@wikimedia.org and privately contact to administrator. In fact, If I really believed I was in danger I would also contact my local police. Fade258 (talk) 14:30, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Part 2 (15%)
Note: I am assuming for all these as a editor's first time otherwise stated. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Which templates warning would give an editor in the following scenarios. If you don't believe a template warning is appropriate outline the steps (for example what you would say) you would take instead.
 * 1. A user blanks Cheesecake

Answer 1: {{subst:uw-blank1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 2. A user trips edit filter for trying to put curse words on Derek Jete

Answer 2: {{subst:uw-attempt2}} because it is on a WP:BLP and may be it is swearing. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 3. A user trips edit summary filter for repeating characters on Denis Menchov

Answer 3: {{subst:uw-bes2}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 4. A user puts "CHRIS IS GAY!" on Atlanta Airport

Answer 4: {{subst:uw-vandalism1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 5. A user section blanks without a reason on David Newhan.

Answer 5: {{subst:uw-delete1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 6. A user adds random characters to Megan Fox.

Answer 6: {{subst:uw-test1}} if it was the editor's first time otherwise {{subst:uw-disruptive1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 7. A user adds 'Tim is really great' to Great Britain.

Answer 7: {{subst:uw-vandalism1}} If Tim was not stated in the article otherwise {{subst:uw-npov1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 8. A user adds 'and he has been arrested' to Tim Henman.

Answer 8: {{subst:uw-biog1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 9. A user blanks Personal computer, for the fifth time, they have had no warnings or messages from other users.

Answer 9: {{subst:uw-delete4im}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 10. A user blanks Personal computer, for the fifth time, they have had four warnings including a level 4 warning.

Answer 10: Report to WP:AIV. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 11. A user blanks your userpage and replaced it with 'I hate this user' (you have had a number of problems with this user in the past).

Answer 11: Revert and report to WP:ANI. Fade258 (talk) 02:42, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 12. A user adds File:Example.jpg to Taoism

Answer 12: {{subst:uw-image1}}. Fade258 (talk)

Answer 13: Revert and report to AIV beacuse it is considered as a personal attack. Fade258 (talk) 02:46, 2 December 2021 (UTC)
 * 13. A user blanks your user page and replaced it with 'Idiot Nazi guy' just because you reverted his vandalism and he got angry with you.


 * 14. A user adds "Italic text to Sydney

Answer 14: {{subst:uw-mos1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:44, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 15. A user adds "he loves dick" to Chris Hemsworth

Answer 15: {{subst:uw-defamatory1}}. Fade258 (talk) 02:44, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * Find and revert some vandalism. Warn each user appropriately, using the correct kind of warning and level. Please include at least two test edits and at least two appropriate reports to AIV. For each revert and warning please fill in a line on the table below

Part 3 (10%)

 * What CSD tag you would put on the following articles (The content below is the article's content).


 * 1. Check out my Twitter page (link to Twitter page)

Answer 1: WP:G11 as (Unambiguously advertising or promotion) Fade258 (talk) 09:13, 28 November 2021 (UTC)


 * 2. Josh Marcus is the coolest kid in London.

Answer 2: WP:A1 as (No context) Fade258 (talk) 09:26, 28 November 2021 (UTC)


 * 3. Joe goes to England and comes home !

Answer 3: WP:A7 as (No indication of importance for people because in this case editor has mentioned only first name i.e Joe as full name is missing. If we searched the Joe in internet then we could find many results about Joe but we can't find exact result that we were looking for. So, I will use A7 CSD.) Fade258 (talk) 09:26, 28 November 2021 (UTC)


 * 4. A Smadoodle is an animal that changes colors with its temper.

Answer 4: WP:A11 as (Obviously invented) or WP:G3 Fade258 (talk) 09:13, 28 November 2021 (UTC)


 * 5. Fuck Wiki!

Answer 5: WP:G3 as (Pure vandalism) or WP:G10 Fade258 (talk) 09:16, 28 November 2021 (UTC)

What would you do in the following circumstance:


 * 6. A user blanks a page they very recently created

Answer 6: I would like to tag it with G7 and I'll inform them about the tag placement, giving them the information that it can be deleted at any moment from now. Fade258 (talk) 03:53, 16 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 7. After you have speedy delete tagged this article the author removes the tag but leaves the page blank.

Answer 7: I'll AGF revert the edit and warn the user with {{subst:uw-speedy1}}. Additionally, I'll encourage them to tag their blanked article using {{subst:Db-blanked}}. Fade258 (talk) 03:59, 16 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 8 & 9. A user who is the creator of the page remove the "afd" tag for the first time and times after that?

Answer 8: I will issue a {{subst:uw-afd1}} if it was the first time and encouraging him to participate in the discussion. Fade258 (talk) 03:59, 16 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 9: After that, I will Keep warning them until the end, then I will report to WP:AIV. Fade258 (talk) 03:56, 16 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 10. A draft page which is last edited more than 6 months ago.

Answer 10: WP:G13 Fade258 (talk) 09:36, 28 November 2021 (UTC)

Part 4 (10%)

 * Are the following new (logged in) usernames violations of the username policy? Describe why or why not and what you would do about it (if they are a breach).


 * 1. TheMainStreetBand

Answer 1: Promotional username as per WP:ORGNAME and it impiles shared use as per WP:ISU. I would like to see user contributions first to examine whether they had been editing about their band or other band, If they then I would report it to WP:UAA, If not I would leave a message on user talk by mentioning welcome-COI or personal message regarding username policy. Fade258 (talk) 14:56, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 2. Poopbubbles

Answer 2: I don't see clear offensive username but if their edits were on bad faith then I will report to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 15:24, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

''Note: I had checked their user page first to see whether this bot is under the bot policy or not.': Fade258 (talk) 15:04, 9 December 2021 (UTC)
 * 3. Brian's Bot

Answer 3: I'd report to WP:UAA as per WP:MISLEADNAME where it is misleading username for bot in Wikipedia. Fade258 (talk) 15:04, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 4. sdadfsgadgadjhm,hj,jh,jhlhjlkfjkghkfuhlkhj

Answer 4: Generally, It is quite difficult to read this username as I think it may not breaching username policy as I would like to leave a friendly message on their user page to change their username. But if edits made by them is bad faith then I will report to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 15:18, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 5. Bobsysop

Answer 5: It is misleading username. It shows that the user is an administrator. If it's not an administrator then I would like to report it to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 14:56, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 6. 12, 23 June 2012

Answer 6: Generally, It looks like a timestamp and it is confusing where it clearly violates WP:UNCONF. So, I would like to report it to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 14:56, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 7. PMiller

Answer 7: For this username I would not take any action regarding their username beacuse it looks like a person name with first name (P) with last name (Miller). Fade258 (talk) 15:04, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 8. OfficialJustinBieber

Answer 8: It is misleading username as per WP:IMPERSONATE and I would report it to WP:UAA. Fade258 (talk) 14:56, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 9. The Dark Lord of Wiki

Answer 9: I don't see any issue regarding this username. So, I wouldn't take any action well it is not clear disruption. Fade258 (talk) 15:18, 9 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 10. I love you

Answer 10: I think this username is fine. I could see that someone having a problem with it as a name intended to provoke a reaction or trolling. Fade258 (talk) 15:24, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

Part 5 (10%)

 * Answer the following questions based on your theory knowledge gained during your instruction.


 * 1. Can you get in an edit war while reverting vandalism (which may or may not be obvious)?

Answer 1: NO, reverting obvious vandalism doesn't violate WP:3RR guildlines. Fade258 (talk) 15:15, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 2. Where and how should vandalism-only accounts be reported?

Answer 2: Report to WP:AIV by using Twinkle. Fade258 (talk) 14:58, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 3. Where and how should complex abuse be reported?

Answer 3: Report to WP:ANI via Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents and notify that he/she on their talk page that the editor has been reported to ANI. Fade258 (talk) 15:09, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 4. Where and how should blatant username violations be reported?

Answer 4: Report to WP:UAA through Twinkle. Fade258 (talk) 15:15, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 5. Where and how should personal attacks against other editors be reported?

Answer 5: Report to WP:ANI manually and notify the editor on his/her talk page that he/she has been reported to ANI. Fade258 (talk) 15:07, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 6. Where and how should an edit war be reported?

Answer 6: Edit war should be reported to WP:AN3 by using Twinkle. Fade258 (talk) 14:51, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 7. Where and how should ambiguous violations of WP:BLP be reported?

Answer 7: Report to WP:BLPN, for BLP vandalism WP:AIV by manually. Fade258 (talk) 15:18, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 8. Where and how should a stock puppet be reported?

Answer 8: Report to WP:SPI via manually with evidence and diffs of suspicious behaviour. Fade258 (talk) 15:15, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 9. Where and how should a page need protection be reported?

Answer 9: Report to WP:RPP via Twinkle. Fade258 (talk) 15:07, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 10. Where and how should editors involved in WP:3RR be reported to

Answer 10: Report to WP:ANEW by manually or using Twinkle. Fade258 (talk) 15:27, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Part 6 - Theory in practice (40%)

 * 1-5. Correctly request the protection of five articles (2 pending and 3 semi/full protection); post the diffs of your requests below. (pls provide page name and hist diff of the RPP report)

Answer 1: Delhi Capitals in 2022, Requested Temporary Pending Changes and Protection granted diffs Fade258 (talk) 06:21, 10 March 2022 (UTC)

Answer 2:

Answer 3: Gujarat Titans, Requested Temporary Semi-Protection, and Protection log. Fade258 (talk) 16:26, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

Answer 4:

Answer 5:


 * 6-7. Find and revert one good faith edit, one self-revert test edit, one test edit and warn/welcome the user appropriately. Please give the diffs of your warn/welcome below.

Answer 6: Good faith edit on Naveed Nawaz, diff and warning. Fade258 (talk) 05:28, 17 April 2022 (UTC)

Answer 7: Test edit on Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2022, diffs and warn. Fade258 (talk) 14:49, 8 April 2022 (UTC)

(Self added): Self-revert test edit on Lloyd Quarterman, edit and diff. Fade258 (talk) 02:02, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

(Note: I have added above answer according to question) Fade258 (talk) 02:02, 3 March 2022 (UTC)


 * 8, & 9.Correctly report two users for violating of 3RR to ANI). Give the diffs of your report below. (Remember you need to warn the editor first)

Answer 8:

Answer 9: Edit warning vandalism Fade258 (talk) 09:40, 29 May 2022 (UTC)


 * 10-14. Correctly nominate 5 articles for speedy deletion; post article names and the diffs of your nominations below. (for promotion and copyvio- you can look for articles in Article for Creation. Pls use Darwig's Copyvio Detector. CSD 12 only if huge portion of the article is copyvioed.

Answer 10: CSD G11 (Unambiguous advertising or promotion), Abhishek Kumar Singh, 18 December 2021 1st log entry, deletion log and notify to user. Fade258 (talk) 03:42, 18 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 11: CSD G2 (Test page), 275 Rigby (7x57), 18 December 2021 4th log entry, deletion log and notify to user. Fade258 (talk) 05:21, 18 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 12: CSD G11 (Unambiguous advertising or promotion), Kushal pandey, 7 January 2022 4th log entry, deletion log and notify to user. Fade258 (talk) 16:01, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

Answer 13: CSD G12 (Unambiguous copyright infringement ), Vincent Czyz, 9 January 2022 9th log entry, deletion log. notify to user. (Note: This time I had provided different hist diff from usual beacuse this article was review by myself, when I review this article I directly nominated for deletion). Fade258 (talk) 12:48, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

Answer 14: CSD G2 (Test page), Downing Street Parties 2020-2021, 2 February 2022 1st log entry, deletion log and notify to user. Fade258 (talk) 07:28, 2 February 2022 (UTC)


 * 15-18. Correctly report five username as a breache of policy.

Answer 15: Report of a promotional username Fade258 (talk) 02:38, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Answer 16: Report of a disruptive username Fade258 (talk) 14:19, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Answer 17: Report of an offensive username Fade258 (talk) 05:26, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

Answer 18: Report of a disruptive username Fade258 (talk) 05:31, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

Answer (self added): Report of a promotional username Fade258 (talk) 07:07, 2 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Note:Hi Mam, I had added above answer myself beacuse in question you had mentioned five username but there is a provision for writing answer is only for four. So, according to question, I had added one more. Fade258 (talk) 07:07, 2 February 2022 (UTC)


 * 19 & 20. Why is edit warring prohibited? What leads to edit warring?

Answer 19: Edit warning is prohibited because it is disruptive and makes the page difficult for other editors to edit. It also makes consensus harder to reach where as it can create tension between users. Fade258 (talk) 05:33, 18 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 20: Edit warring occurs when two or more contributors make changes or disagree over the content of a page, or a certain part of it at a same time. They then continuously revert each other, or edit war. Fade258 (talk) 05:33, 18 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 21. In your own words, describe why vandalism on biographies of living people is more serious than other kinds of vandalism

Answer 21: In my own words, vandalism on biographies of living people is more serious than other kinds of vandalism because vandalism on BLPs can affect a real person, affect their privacy, or have a negative impact on them. So, it is necessary to deal properly with that edits. Fade258 (talk) 00:26, 2 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 22& 23. What would you do if a troll keeps harassing you? What must you not engage with the trolls?

Answer 22: I would ignore them and revert harassing messages, if applicable at first per WP:DEN, if it continues take it to WP:ANI. Fade258 (talk) 14:45, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Answer 23: Denying trolls recognition helps them lose interest quicker and leave you/Wikipedia alone faster. Fade258 (talk) 14:45, 15 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 24. What is the difference between semi and full protection?

Answer 24: Semi-protection means autoconfirmed and confirmed users can edit where as full protection means only administrator can edit. Fade258 (talk) 00:38, 5 December 2021 (UTC)


 * 25. In your own words, describe why personal attacks are harmful.

Answer 25: In my own words, personal attacks are harmful beacuse it affect the collaborative atmosphere, and can drive away contributors. Personal attacks are also considered as a disruptive. Fade258 (talk) 12:36, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

See Final exam above. As always, you need to provide the hist diff as per diffs guidelines and pls provide your answers with justification/reasons/analys and guidelines accordingly. All the best!<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  02:05, 27 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi mam, If i am not worng then at Part 3 question no 5 answer is there could you remove it and I will complete this final assignment as soon as possible. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 08:46, 28 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I saw you have removed it and answered the question. all is good.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:18, 28 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi mam, I am sorry for my regularity in answering those final assignment's answers due to my study. Can I give answer for five username breaching policy as a same i.e all five report for promotion username or different. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 13:57, 29 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Any five user name breaching policy (read the breaching of user name policy again - you can find many different types). I suggest to look into the vandalism section at the same time you work on other question as the vandalism section is the hardest.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  22:02, 29 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Hi mam, Hope you are fine there. I would like to remind you that I didn't quite this task as I am in the way to complete this work. As soon as possible I will complete this assignment. Thank you! Fade258 (talk) 15:18, 17 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Thank you for informing and when you have finsihed, pls ping me. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  00:19, 18 May 2022 (UTC)