User:Cassiopeia/CVUA/WPEditor42

Hello, welcome to your Counter Vandalism Unit Academy page! Every person I instruct will have their own page on which I will give them support and tasks for them to complete. Please make sure you have this page added to your watchlist. Your academy page has been specifically designed according to you and what you have requested instruction in - for that reason, please be as specific as possible when under my instruction, so that I know the best ways to help you (and do not be afraid to let me know if you think something isn't working). If you have any general queries about anti-vandalism (or anything else), you are more than welcome to raise them with me at User talk:Cassiopeia/CVUA/WPEditor42.

Make sure you read through Vandalism as that's the knowledge which most of the questions I ask you and tasks you do will revolve around.

This page will be built up over your time in the Academy, with new sections being added as you complete old ones. Each section will end with a task, written in bold type - this might just ask a question, or it might require you to go and do something. You can answer a question by typing the answer below the task; if you have to do something, you will need to provide diffs to demonstrate that you have completed the task. Some sections will have more than one task, sometimes additional tasks may be added to a section as you complete them. Please always sign your responses to tasks as you would on a talk page.
 * How to use this page
 * Once you graduate I will copy this page into your userspace so you have a record of your training and a reference for the future.

 Twinkle Twinkle is a very useful tool when performing maintenance functions around Wikipedia. Please have a read through WP:TWINKLE.
 * Enable Twinkle (if haven't already) and leave a note here to let me know that you have enabled it.

I've enabled Twinkle. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 00:07, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

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 and WP:NOT VANDALISM before completing the following tasks.

Answer: Vandalism is disruptive editing that is meant to harm Wikipedia (for example, blanking pages for no reason, adding obscenities, and abusing tags), while good faith edits are made by users who intend to help Wikipedia, but the edits do not comply with a policy such as no original research and neutrality.
 * Please explain below the difference between a good faith edit and a vandalism edit, and how you would tell them apart.
 * . You would check the editor history log and talk page to see their editing pattern if their edit is in question (could be good faith but dont know the Wikipedia guidelines). 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. Same as adding unsourced content is not vandalism. However, continueing edit disruptively and adding unsourced after warnings, the editors could be reported and baned from editing. 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; the key is their "intention". Cassiopeia  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)


 * 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

Answer:

(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Canoeing_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics&diff=233040559, test edit WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 15:40, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅. Cassiopeia  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

(2) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Self-XSS&diff=next&oldid=1104899970, user added content unrelated to the subject. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 22:09, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * . Typically, this type of edit is considered vandalsim. However, the the edit is the first edit the editor made and I believe they intention is good to inform there is something wrong but did not specified the matter in hand. Cassiopeia  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

(3) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distant_retrograde_orbit&diff=1107569231, another test edit WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 18:08, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅. Cassiopeia  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

Answer:
 * Vandalism
 * Vandalism

(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Earthquake_liquefaction&diff=5333798. The user blanked the page. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 00:38, 26 August 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅. Cassiopeia  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

(2) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_BWF_World_Championships&diff=1107168040, added impossible statistics (such as "1000000 gold medals") and other nonsense WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 15:51, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

(3) https://en.m.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=1577, page move vandalism <span style="background-color: white; background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff2828, #663399); color: #8040ff; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; -webkit-background-clip: text;">WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 17:42, 29 August 2022 (UTC)


 * The edit was from WikiNews and not English Wikipedia. Pls answer again.
 * Answer again: Removal of important content and adding random characters <span style="background-color: white; background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff2828, #663399); color: #8040ff; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; -webkit-background-clip: text;">WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 10:45, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:28, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

- 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. 1. You need to provide reasons, hist diffs - see diffs for instructions, of the/your edit and communication/warnings messages of the involved editor talk page for your answers. 2. (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. 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. 3. pls note that the motto of CUVA is "Civility – Maturity – Responsibility." Welcome to CUVA. Stay safe and best. <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:01, 25 August 2022 (UTC)


 * @Cassiopeia I have finished the assignment Good faith and vandalism. <span style="background-color: white; background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff2828, #663399); color: #8040ff; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; -webkit-background-clip: text;">WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 18:11, 30 August 2022 (UTC)


 * See comment above and answer again the last question. When provide hist diff, pls house the link with open and close square bracket - like this [... ink....], you can add info about the hist diff by add at least a space then type the info before the close bracket. See examples below


 * hist diff with bracket (view in source editing mode) -
 * hist diff with bracket with info (view in source editing mode) - added impossible statistics
 * ping when you have finished with the last question.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:54, 1 September 2022 (UTC)


 * @Cassiopeia I've finished it. <span style="background-color: white; background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff2828, #663399); color: #8040ff; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; -webkit-background-clip: text;">WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs  •  CentralAuth ) 12:19, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Reviewed. Let me know if if you have any questions of you are ready to move on to the next assignment.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:28, 6 September 2022 (UTC)


 * @Cassiopeia: No, I don't have any questions to move to the next assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 11:53, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

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 so they can know one or more edits they made are disruptive or otherwise violate Wikipedia's policies, and to encourage them to not make disruptive edits. Also, it is used to notify blocked users they have been blocked. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 17:50, 21 September 2022 (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:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)


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


 * Answer: In case of excessive or continuous disruption from a user or IP address. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 17:53, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)


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


 * Answer: Yes. It can be done like this:   WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 17:55, 21 September 2022 (UTC):✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)
 * . Yes, 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:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)


 * (4) What should you do if a user who has received a level 4 or 4im warning vandalises again?
 * Answer: Administrators should block the user indefinitely and warn the user using the appropriate block template. Non-administrators should report the user to Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents or Administrator intervention against vandalism. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 18:09, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (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:  which is for users who added content without reliable sources backing its claims.  WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 20:07, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅. Pls also provide the edited page - see here .<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)


 * Answer ii:, for users who have vandalized for the fourth time.  WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 18:43, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅. Pls also provide the edited page - see here .<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)


 * Answer iii:, for users with usernames that violate Wikipedia's username policy.  WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 18:41, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Pls answer again as we will look at the username assignment in the later date.


 * Answer again -, used when a user deletes content in a page without an explanation for the second time.  WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:28, 9 October 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:28, 9 October 2022 (UTC)

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See assignment 2 above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:57, 16 September 2022 (UTC)
 * @Cassiopeia, I've finished assignment 2. I have no questions before continuing to the next one. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 18:46, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * will review either today or tmr.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  04:22, 26 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Pls see the comments above. You need to answer again on the last question. Pls note when you provide hist diff (internal links) you need to nest the URL in open and close square bracket - I have correct them (see your answers on Q-5). You also need to provide the edited page hist diffs. Ping when you have done the last questions.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  05:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Ping again and pls see the above message and reply.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:28, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I answered the last question again. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:30, 9 October 2022 (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.

STiki
STiki is an application that you download to your computer, and it provides you with diffs which either it or User:ClueBot NG have scored on their possibility of being uncontructive, and you are given the option to revert it as vandalism, revert it assuming good faith, mark it as innocent, or abstain from making a judgment on the diff. In order to use STiki, you need one of the following: (1) the rollback permission, (2) at least 1000 article edits (in the article namespace, not talk/user pages), or (3) special permission via Wikipedia talk:STiki.

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

Assignment

 * 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. If Twinkle does not show the template in the drop down list, then manually subst it.  Pls provide hist diff (article page and editor talk page) and reasons.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  08:29, 9 October 2022 (UTC)
 * I have finished this assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:14, 12 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Reviewed. Well-done!. Let me know if you are ready for the next assignment. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  11:03, 14 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm ready for the next assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 12:31, 14 December 2022 (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 so I would post Assignment 5 for you. Cheers.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  12:55, 14 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I've read and understood the assignment. I'm ready for the next assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 13:10, 14 December 2022 (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.

Answer: We should deny recognition to vandals because recognition of vandalism may lead other people to do try it for themselves. We should deny recognition to trolls because recognition and attention is what they usually seek by trolling. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 23:16, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Why do we deny recognition to trolls and vandals?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  11:17, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Answer: I can tell the difference by their intentions. A good faith user reverting an edit would revert the edit for a good reason and would explain appropriately why the edit was reverted, while a troll trying to harass me wouldn't. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 23:16, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
 * How can you tell between a good faith user asking why you reverted their edit, and a troll trying to harass you?
 * . Sometimes it is difficult to know if an editor edited the page is based on good or bad faith. We can look at their contribution log and talk page to see the behaviour of the editor to understand the nature of their edits especially when we could not tell if it is a disruptive edits or just being not knowing how to edits/know the guidelines. 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  11:17, 16 December 2022 (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.

Answer: When one encounters a threat of physical harm on Wikipedia, one should contact the Wikimedia Foundation, privately, at Special:EmailUser/Emergency or at the e-mail address emergency@wikimedia.org, providing the exact name of the page (or the link to the page or diff) where the threat was saw and the time it was saw. If one is in immediate danger, they should also call local emergency services. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 23:29, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Who should you contact when you encounter a threat of harm on Wikipedia? What details should you include in your message?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  11:17, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Answer: If it looks like a threat of harm, the Wikimedia Foundation should still be contacted. Wikimedia Foundation staff will determine whether the threat is empty or not. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 23:29, 15 December 2022 (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)?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  11:17, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

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

Answer: Sockpuppetry takes several forms, such as block or ban evasion, using multiple accounts to circumvent policies (such as the three-revert rule), using multiple accounts to avoid scrutiny, using multiple accounts to edit pages or articles in a way that suggests that the accounts are operated by multiple people, using one account for constructive edits and another for unconstructive edits, and other forms. Sockpuppetry can be reported at Sockpuppet investigations. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:35, 16 December 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  11:17, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

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 * Hi, see Assignment 5 above. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:57, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I have finished this assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:37, 16 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Hi Reviewed. See comments. 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  11:17, 16 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm ready to move on to the next assignment. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 13:30, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

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: A page should be semi-protected when it is subject to persistent vandalism or disruption by unregistered or new (neither autoconfirmed nor confirmed) users and blocking individual users isn't feasible, when it is subject to edit warring and all parties involved are unregistered or new users, and/or to prevent sockpuppets of blocked or banned users from editing. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅, Reasons as per above regardless by the involvement are registered or IP editors.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

2. In what circumstances should a page be pending changes level 1 protected?
 * Answer: A page should be pending changes protected when it is subject to persistent vandalism, violations of Wikipedia's biographies of living persons policy or copyright violations, and is not edited frequently. Please note that pending changes level 1 protection has been renamed to pending changes protection. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.the key is low volume vandalism but persistence over a period of time (a few days to a few weeks).<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.the key is low volume vandalism but persistence over a period of time (a few days to a few weeks).<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

3. In what circumstances should a page be fully protected?
 * Answer: A page should be fully protected in case of persistent disruption from extended confirmed users. Administrators may fully protect a page that has been deleted and then temporarily restored during deletion review. Generic file names, such as File:Photo.jpg and File:Example.jpg are fully protected to prevent vandalism. User pages of users who are deceased should be fully protected. 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅. Full protection prevents anyone except administrators from editing the page.. This applies when there is serious disruption that cannot be addressed by using a lower level of protection or blocking the involved users, such as due to large scale edit warring or content disputes, or persistently being vandalized by users who have gamed the extended confirmed system.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

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


 * Answer: A page should be creation protected when it has been deleted and repeatedly recreated. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

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


 * Answer: Article talk pages may be temporarily semi-protected in the most severe cases of vandalism, and user talk pages may be semi-protected in severe cases of vandalism or abuse. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (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 (pls state criteria): Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Persistent vandalism from unregistered and new users. The article has been semi-protected for 3 months. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Answer ii (pls state criteria): Bart Scott - Persistent disruptive editing and violations of the biographies of living persons policy from unregistered users. The article has been semi-protected for 3 months. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs )  22:04, 5 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (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 speedy deleted when it has no practical chance of surviving a deletion discussion and administrators have broad consensus to bypass deletion discussion. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Pls answer again by reading WP:CSD and briefly list all the criteria.
 * Answer again: Patent nonsense, pure vandalism, blatant hoaxes, previously deleted pages, pages created by banned or blocked users, attack pages and pages that are pure copyright infringement or advertising may be deleted. Pages may also be deleted for uncontroversial maintenance reasons, such as deleting redirects blocking page moves. The author of a page may request its speedy deletion. The Wikimedia Foundation office under exceptional circumstances may speedily delete pages. Drafts and AfC submissions that haven't been edited by a human in six months may be speedily deleted, except redirects. Unnecessary disambiguation pages may be deleted. Articles that have no content or context, non-English articles that exist in other Wikimedia wikis, articles that have no indication of importance and duplicated articles may be speedily deleted. Cross-namespace redirects, recently created redirects with implausible typos and unused redirects with names that match Wikimedia Commons pages may be speedily deleted. Redundant, corrupted, missing, empty and improperly licensed or copyright-infringing files may be deleted, as well as images available as identical copies on Wikimedia Commons, images without licensing information, a non-free use rationale or a valid fair-use claim and unused non-free images. Categories that have been unpopulated for seven days may be speedily deleted. In most cases, user pages may be speedily deleted upon request by its user. User pages from non-existent users and inappropriate user pages may also be speedily deleted. The speedy deletion criteria that applies for articles also apply for portals. Portals that are underpopulated may be speedily deleted. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:43, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  21:51, 16 February 2023 (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 (promo): User:Sloughwriter - Unambiguous advertising or promotion (CSD G11) WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Answer ii (copyvio): Draft:Van Calebs - Unambiguous copyright infringement (CSD G12) WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:24, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Answer iii (any criteria - pls state): Firuzleestar - No indication of importance (CSD A7) and unambiguous advertising or promotion (CSD G11) WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 20:23, 29 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Answer iv (any criteria - pls state): User:BIG85north - Misuse of Wikipedia as a web host (CSD U5) WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 17:49, 8 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * , See Assignment 6 above. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:31, 16 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I have finished this assignment and I'm ready for the next one. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 17:55, 8 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , Kindly re-answer "Speedy deletion" -CSD Q1 again and let me know you have done. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:22, 15 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , I have re-answered the question. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:45, 15 February 2023 (UTC)


 * , Reviwed and see notes section below. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk

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G11 (promo) - What constitute a G11? At times it is hard to define. Although if a article is blantly promote or adverstise about the subject then it is a G11. Sometimes, the it is a little subtle and that would be a judgement call. As a rule of thumb, if article about an entertainers (actor/singer/DJ/artist and etc) in dept of how hard they work, how motivated they are, using all the puffery/flowery languagues and especially the subject does not meet notability guidelines. For a corporation, we would see they list down all they product/services, their directors/key person in the company, they mission, their client, they are the influencer in their industrial, all the words/phrased to enhance/market the company and no substantial info that is supported by independent reliable sources. If you look at the this version of Zapp Scooters which you tagged G11, I have to agree with the editor who removed the tag that it is not a G11 and unsourced info can be removed.

G12 (copyvio) - 

Copyright violation addresses the use of original expression without permission of the holder which is a violation of laws even the credit is given to the source. For articles, the Copyright Law gives the copyright protection to the “original works of authorship fixed in in a tangible medium of expression” in the newspaper, magazine and freelance article at the moment of their creation, for the life of the creator plus 70 years after, and 95 years for corporation publication or 120 years from date of creation, whichever is shorter.

A “fact” is not considered an original work of authorship; but how the ways facts are recorded where the style of the writing, choice and/or arrangement of words are copyrightable. An infringement of copyright is committed when a person uses the “exact words /almost exact words in a consecutive manner” of the author/holder. To note, as a guideline, a few words copies from the original works and an idea of expression such as "weather the storm", 'crossing the Rubicon" "as dead as a doornail" and etc. proper nouns, document/event/treaty/person/title/ names are generally acceptable and so is a direct quote of speech. However, any longer phrases which would be expression in a number of ways are copyright protected. To use one of two short sentences on a large article generally is ok but it will considered infringement if the edit entry is consists of big percentage of the original work and yet for some (such as newspaper/press/journalism that takes their work very seriously - anything more than 4 exact consecutively words would considered copyvio). To avoid copyright infringement, one needs uses his/her own words to convey the source’s information. Paraphrasing could minimise the the copyright violation; however, "threshold" ultimately, court judgement would determined the if copyright violation has been made.

Copyvio for texts or images shared the same notion that it is not a copyvio if the verbatim texts or images are taken from free licence and Public domain sites/specific page/image. I have indicated to you on Assignement 3 - section 3.3 - Q5, Q6, Q7 that always check the "original source" even if in WikiCommon the editor who upload the image claim taken from a PD site, we need to check the link provided and if the site indicate the image taken from another source, then we check the source. For texts, we need to check the sites if it is a PD, sometimes the disclaimer of PD is not on the page, but on the home page or "about" page or FAQ page. Secondly, for older article (no in NPP Feed), any copyvio texts found, we will revdel it as it is almost always it is not the first versions. If a small amount of verbatim texts found in NPP Feed articles, we would revdel them; but large amount of verbatim texts we will tag G12.

Lastly, here are a few examples where the German car maker Audi was sued for copyright breach.

1. Audi infringed copyright violation over Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” in their commercial advertising. 

2. Audi was fined US $ 965,000 over copyright infringement for using 10 words from Brian Andreas’s story of “Angel of Mercy” -

''I think I just had a wake-up call, and it was disguised as a car, and it was screaming at me not to get too comfortable and fall asleep and miss my life. (Audi commercial)'' Some people don’t know that there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don’t get too comfortable & fall asleep & miss your life.(Brian Andreas’ print)

Hope the above help. Note the above doest not substitute the Wikipedia links I provided above. Please make sure you read the reading material as well. Thanks.

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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 is appropriate, unless the username refers to someone else who is not the account owner. If it refers to someone else who is not the account owner, it is a misleading username that impersonates other people. Real names and stage names are allowed by the Wikipedia username policy as long as they do not impersonate other people. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * LMedicalCentre

Answer: This username is promotional and implies shared use because it identifies an organization rather than an individual. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅. "Violation of the username policy as a username that implies shared use".<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Fuqudik

Answer: This username is offensive or disruptive because it contains profanity. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * ColesStaff

Answer: This username implies shared use and identifies a group (the staff of a company) rather an individual. Shared accounts are not allowed on Wikipedia. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * . Write to the user and brief him/her about Wikipedia username policy and advise him/her to change the username should the user edits are constructive and not violate NPV. (b)If the user edits is aimed to advertise and promote Coles then report it to WP:UAA.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (UTC)



Answer: This username is inappropriate because it expands to one's signature and if one types the username on a Wikipedia page, it will show their signature, not the username. Furthermore, page titles containing  (three tildes) are invalid. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅. Nowadays, these types of usernames are automatically disallowed, so you won't stumble across them.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * 172.295.64.27

Answer: This username is misleading because it can be confused with unregistered editors that are identified by their IP addresses. This username resembles an IP address. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅. Nowadays, these types of usernames are automatically disallowed, so you won't stumble across them.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk

Answer: This username is disruptive. It appears to be a personal attack. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:16, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Bieberisgay


 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk

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 * , See assignment 7 above. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  21:57, 16 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , I have answered this assignment and I'm ready for the next one. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:17, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , Reviewed and see the comments above.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:22, 17 February 2023 (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: If it is properly sourced it's not vandalism, however, if it is unsourced, it is usually vandalism. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: WP:Verifiability, WP:Biographies of living persons and WP:Vandalism. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Which Wikipedia policies and/or guidelines is it breaching?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: {{subst:uw-vandalism1}}. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * What would be an appropriate warning template to place on the IP's user talk page?


 * ✅. or higher level.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: No, because I'd be reverting obvious vandalism, which is exempt from the edit warring policy. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: IPvandal because it is an unregistered user. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: "Persistent vandalism". WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Scenario 2
You see a new account called "Hi999" that has added random letters to one article. Answer: This would be considered a good-faith edit, because the user probably is not intending to obstruct or defeat Wikipedia's purpose. The edit would be considered a test edit. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: {{subst:uw-test1}}. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Rollback-AGF, because we are assuming good faith. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Only if the user continues vandalizing or repeatedly triggers the edit filter. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Yes. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: vandal, because the user is registered. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: "Persistent disruptive editing". WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (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, because it is spam. I'd use the blue Rollback option to revert it.
 * 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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: {{subst:uw-spam1}}. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * If you do revert which warning template would you use?
 * ✅.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Yes. CSD G11 (unambiguous advertising or promotion) would apply, because the article is clearly promotional and would require a fundamental rewrite to become encyclopedic. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: No, because the user has both a promotional username and engaged in promotional editing, and requires immediate blocking. I'd just report it directly to WP:UAA, which states that users shouldn't be warned and reported at the same time. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Yes. I'd report it as a promotional username. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:42, 17 February 2023 (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  01:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

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 * , See Assignment 8 above. Stay safe and best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  03:25, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , I have finished this assignment and I'm ready for the next one. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 15:44, 17 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , reviewed.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>   talk  01:48, 22 February 2023 (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 be used : to revert obvious problematic edits (such as vandalism), edits in one's own userspace, edits that one has accidentally made, edits by blocked or banned users while the block or ban is in effect and widespread problematic edits unhelpful to the encyclopedia. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:59, 25 February 2023 (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  23:52, 28 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Rollback may NOT be used : when an explanation is needed to revert an edit. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:59, 25 February 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:52, 28 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: Revert the rollback edit, providing an edit summary like "Self-revert accidental use of rollback". If an edit that requires an explanation to revert was accidentally reverted using rollback instead of undo, make a dummy edit, explaining in the edit summary why the edit was reverted. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:59, 25 February 2023 (UTC)
 * What should you do if you accidentally use rollback?
 * ✅<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:52, 28 February 2023 (UTC)

Answer: No, because rollback does not allow leaving an edit summary. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 22:59, 25 February 2023 (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  23:52, 28 February 2023 (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  02:10, 22 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I have finished this assignment and I'm ready for the next one. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 23:03, 25 February 2023 (UTC)
 * , Reviewed.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  23:52, 28 February 2023 (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  23:54, 28 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I want to continue to the final test now. Please check the edits I made during the monitoring period. WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:27, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Sorry for the delay, friend from oversea is in town, a little bit busy but I review your edits- Give me a day or two. Thank you for your understanding..<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  02:00, 21 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Sorry for the long delay as I have personal friend in town and have been playing host. You 7 day monitoring period has shown no major issues. See below you Final exam question. All the best. <b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:19, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Notes: Pending 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 (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. 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
When responding to numbered questions please start your response with "#:" (except where shown otherwise - with **). You don't need to worry about signing your answers.

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).

Answer: If it was the first warning, I'd consider it a test edit, revert it and warn the user using. If the user does it repeatedly, I'd consider it vandalism and warn the user using the uw-vandalism series of user warnings. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 1 & 2. A user inserts 'sfjiweripw' into an article. What would you do if it was their first warning? What about after that.

Answer: I would consider it a test edit and would revert it and warn the user with uw-test2 and so on if it repeats. If they keep doing it, I'd report them to Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 3 & 4. A user adds their signature to an article after one being given a Uw-articlesig warning. What would you the next time they did it? What about if they kept doing it after that?

Answer: I'd revert the edit and warn the user with the uw-npov series of user warnings (if John Smith is the subject of the article) or otherwise uw-test* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (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: Both for the first time and subsequent ones I'd revert the edit and warn the user with uw-test*. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 7 & 8. A user adds 'I can edit this' into an article. The first time, and times after that?

Answer: If it's the first time, I would revert the edit and ask the user why they removed the information. After that, I would revert the edits and warn the user with uw-delete*. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 9, 10 & 11. 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: I would revert the edit and warn the user with uw-test*. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 12. An IP user removes removes unsourced article, what would you do?

Answer: If it's actually not relevant to the article, I would do nothing. Otherwise, I'd revert the edit and warn the user with uw-delete*. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 13. An IP user removes a sourced content and stated "not relevant", what would you do?

Answer: The edit appears to be a suicide threat. I would report it to emergency@wikimedia.org and contact Wikipedia administrators for revision deletion, as per Responding to threats of harm. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (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: Although the user could be joking, I'd still report it to emergency@wikimedia.org and contact Wikipedia administrators for revision deletion, as per Responding to threats of harm. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:18, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 15. An IP user adds "I going to kill the editor who have reverted my edit", what would you do?

Part 2 Part 2 (15%)

 * 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.

Answer: uw-delete* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 1. A user blanks Cheesecake

Answer: uw-attempt* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 2. A user trips edit filter for trying to put curse words on Derek Jete

Answer: uw-test* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:36, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 3. A user trips edit summary filter for repeating characters on Denis Menchov

Answer: uw-vandalism* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 4. A user puts "CHRIS IS GAY!" on Atlanta Airport

Answer: uw-delete* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 5. A user section blanks without a reason on David Newhan.


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

Answer: uw-test* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

Answer: uw-npov* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 7. A user adds 'Tim is really great' to Great Britain.

Answer: uw-unsourced* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 8. A user adds 'and he has been arrested' to Tim Henman.

Answer: uw-delete4 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 9. A user blanks Personal computer, for the fifth time, they have had no warnings or messages from other users.

Answer: Report the user to Administrator intervention against vandalism WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 10. A user blanks Personal computer, for the fifth time, they have had four warnings including a level 4 warning.

Answer: uw-npa* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (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: uw-test* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 12. A user adds File:Example.jpg to Taoism

Answer: uw-npa2 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (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.

Answer: uw-test* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 14. A user adds "Italic text to Sydney

Answer: uw-vandalism* WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 15. A user adds "he loves dick" to Chris Hemsworth

Part 3 (10%)

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

Answer: db-g11 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 1. Check out my Twitter page (link to Twitter page)

Answer: db-a7 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 2. Josh Marcus is the coolest kid in London.

Answer: db-a3 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 3. Joe goes to England and comes home !

Answer: db-a7 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 4. A Smadoodle is an animal that changes colors with its temper.

Answer: db-g3 WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 5. Fuck Wiki!

What would you do in the following circumstance:

Answer: If it's an article, I'd tag it with db-g2. If it's an user page, I'd do nothing about it. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 6. A user blanks a page they very recently created

Answer: Revert the user's edit and warn them with. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 7. After you have speedy delete tagged this article the author removes the tag but leaves the page blank.

Answer: Revert the edit and warn the user with the uw-afd series of user warning templates. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (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: Tag the page with db-g13. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:18, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 10. A draft page which is last edited more than 6 months ago.

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).

Answer: Yes, because it identifies a group and implies shared use. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 1. TheMainStreetBand


 * 2. Poopbubbles

Answer: Yes, because it contains offensive content. I'd report it to WP:UAA. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Answer: This username is only appropriate if it's the username of a bot. If it doesn't appear to be a bot account, I'd warn the user using. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 3. Brian's Bot

Answer: This username does not violate the Wikipedia username policy, however, I would ask the user to change it or create a new account, as the username is too long and hard to remember. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 4. sdadfsgadgadjhm,hj,jh,jhlhjlkfjkghkfuhlkhj

Answer: Yes, because it implies the user is a Wikipedia administrator. The Wikipedia username policy prohibits usernames that imply the user is has administrator or "moderator" user rights. Additionally, if the user isn't an administrator, it would be a misleading username. I'd assume good faith and warn the user. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 5. Bobsysop


 * 6. 12, 23 June 2012

Answer: The username would be confusing within the Wikipedia signature format. I'd ask the user to change their username or create a new account. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Answer: This username is a real name. Real names and stage names are allowed by the Wikipedia username policy, as long as it identifies the person who will use the account. If it does, then it's an appropriate username. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 7. PMiller

Answer: This username would be a violation of the username policy, unless the user is actually Justin Bieber. I'd report it to WP:UAA. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 8. OfficialJustinBieber

Answer: This username does not appear to violate the username policy. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 9. The Dark Lord of Wiki

Answer: This username does not appear to violate the username policy. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:50, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 10. I love you

Part 5 (10%)
Answer:
 * Answer the following questions based on your theory knowledge gained during your instruction.

Answer: Reverting obvious vandalism (i.e. edits that any reasonable person will understand as vandalism) cannot get you into an edit war. Whereas reverting non-obvious vandalism can get you into an edit war. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:01, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 1. Can you get in an edit war while reverting vandalism (which may or may not be obvious)?

Answer: Vandalism-only accounts can be reported at Administrator intervention against vandalism by adding  to the page. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 2. Where and how should vandalism-only accounts be reported?

Answer: Complex abuse can be reported at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents by creating a new section for the report. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 3. Where and how should complex abuse be reported?

Answer: Blatant username violations can be reported at Usernames for administrator attention by adding   WPEditor42  ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 4. Where and how should blatant username violations be reported?

Answer: Urgent problems with personal attacks can be reported to Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents. For recurring personal attacks, follow Dispute resolution. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:01, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 5. Where and how should personal attacks against other editors be reported?

Answer: Edit wars can be reported to Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring by accessing it, clicking "Click here to create a new report", then filling out the report form. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 6. Where and how should an edit war be reported?

Answer: They should be reported to Biographies of living persons/Noticeboard by entering the article's name in "Name of relevant article", clicking "Create report", then following the instructions. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 7. Where and how should ambiguous violations of WP:BLP be reported?

Answer: Sockpuppets should be reported at Sockpuppet investigations by accessing the page, entering the sockmaster's username then filling out where necessary. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
 * 8. Where and how should a sock puppet be reported?

Answer: Page protection can be requested by accessing Requests for page protection/Increase, clicking "Request protection" and filling out the form. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:58, 14 May 2023 (UTC)
 * 9. Where and how should a page need protection be reported?

Answer: WP:3RR violations can be reported by accessing Edit warring noticeboard, clicking "Click here to create a new report" and filling out the form. WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 01:58, 14 May 2023 (UTC)
 * 10. Where and how should editors involved in WP:3RR be reported to

Part 6 - Theory in practice (40%)
Answer: WPEditor42 ( talk  •  contribs ) 00:27, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
 * 1 & 2. Find and revert two instances of vandalism (by different editors on different pages), and appropriately warn the editor. Please give the diffs the warning below.
 * Sáenz Peña Law
 * Operation Chengiz Khan

Answer:
 * 3, 4 & 5. Find and revert one good faith edit, one self-revert test edit, one test edti and warn/welcome the user appropriately. Please give the diffs of your warn/welcome below.

Answer:
 * 6 & 7. Correctly report two users (two AIV and two of 3RR to ANI). Give the diffs of your report below.

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 * 8, & 9. Correctly request the protection of four articles; post the diffs of your requests below.

Answer:
 * 10 & 11. Correctly nominate four articles for speedy deletion; post the diffs of your nominations below.

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 * 12 & 13. Correctly report two username as a breache of policy.

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 * 14 & 15. Why is edit warring prohibited? What leads to edit warring?

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

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

Answer:
 * 19. What is the difference between semi and full protection?

Answer:
 * 20. In your own words, describe why personal attacks are harmful.


 * See above Final exam questions. All the best.<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>  talk  08:23, 5 April 2023 (UTC)