User talk:Acroterion/Archive Q4 2018

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no changes
Obviously any comment ("edit") that makes the right-wing look good or OK will be deleted by the biased editors of Wikipedia. My edits corrected the FALSE and left-wing clauses. If 10 editors read a clause 6 are on the left and 4 on the right, the left-wing get their side posted even if truthfully wrong. Not a good system.Jonwwwwww (talk) 19:08, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Your edits are disruptive. Please reconsider your approach to editing Wikipedia, starting with collaboration with other editors.  Acroterion   (talk)   19:23, 1 September 2018 (UTC)

Your Recent Revision
Thank you for revising my edit. I was curious what I did to prompt you to undo it. I thought I was asking the page creator a question. Did I asked in the wrong area? WildBullMiller (talk) 23:23, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Talkpages are for proposals for specific article improvements. Your question had nothing to do with article improvement. There is no specific creator of that article, and your apparent assumption that any nominal creator is a believer in the conspiracy theory is inappropriate. You do realize that QAnon is not an organization, and that the conspiracy theory is a bunch of scurrilous nonsense?   Acroterion   (talk)   00:25, 2 September 2018 (UTC)

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Francisco Franco
I'm a little curious as to why you reverted to include factually erroneous info in the article. The notion that Franco was fascist is a common misconception. An encyclopedia should not be perpetuating erroneous notions. The books of Payne, Preston, DeMenses, Radosh, Lannon, Scruton, Bolloten, Carr, and Casanova all say verbatim: "Franco was not a fascist". Almost no historians, political philosophers or political scientists who are experts in the subject of fascism consider Franco or Franquist Spain to be fascist. It is an overwhelming consensus. From the article: "Although often identified as fascist, very few scholars of the matter consider Franco's Spain such, usually recognizing it as conservative and authoritarian." The assertion has four reliable sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mamalujo (talk • contribs)
 * Indeed. and I don't disagree, but you still need to open a discussion at the article talkpage before you do things like that. Please discuss there, not here.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:40, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

Feuerstein
The truth of what he's done is defamatory? That's bullshit. The Justice Seeker (talk) 00:16, 3 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a place to right great wrongs. If you're just here for the defamation, you will be blocked. Read the iographies of living persons policy.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:42, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

Absoutely
Absolutely. Antifa should be officially considered a terrorist organization. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manikhat18 (talk • contribs) 23:34, 3 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I was more interested in your "state-sponsored" and "peaceful protesters" assertions.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:38, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

Arcataroger
I am in the process of writing up a topic ban notice for this editor. Given their history of editing on Roy Moore I am satisfied that they have persistently and grossly abused both NPOV and BLP and are not capable of editing on that subject in accord with our policy and guidelines. Do you have any objection or know of any reason why they should not be TBanned? Thanks for the block. -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:19, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Heck no. It would be one thing if this was the first time, but they've done this twice now, with no apparent understanding of why it violates Wikipedia policy. They seem to be able to edit other topics successfully, but this one is apparently a problem for them.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:22, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I completely agree. -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:23, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅ Don't be surprised if there is an appeal. I really don't think he gets it. -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:34, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I have no doubt of it, they've already gone to UTRS to demand my scalp. Thanks for filling out the paperwork, it's the thing about arbitration enforcement that I really dislike. I fill out enough forms and paperwork in real life as it is.  Acroterion   (talk)  
 * I'd put the kibosh on that but clearly I am INVOLVED. -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:44, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * No worries, somebody will come along at UTRS. I really ought to help out there.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:02, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I've indeffed him after this. Enough. -Ad Orientem (talk) 04:24, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * And now not. This is turning into a damned time sink. -Ad Orientem (talk) 05:38, 6 September 2018 (UTC)
 * There's current news about a suit Moore's filed, so the subject will be a mess for a while, and we'll have to be aggressive in enforcing BLP against disruption from other actors. As for the email and so forth, I agree that somebody could be messing with us, and to be completely fair to Arcataroger we should give the benefit of the doubt.  Acroterion   (talk)   11:34, 6 September 2018 (UTC)

The critical perspective from AllMusic seems one-sided and needs to be balanced with other views to represent the topic fairly.
Hello, thanks for noticing my edits to certain jazz album articles. I have deleted some AllMusic reviews under the "Reception" section of the article. To me, the critical perspective from AllMusic seems one-sided and needs to be balanced with other views to represent the topic fairly. You pointed out fairly that AllMusic is a reliable source. However, having just one AllMusic review (on nearly all jazz pages!) doesn't seem to contribute usefully to the article and even appears a bit suspicious (promotion for AllMusic.com?) You mentioned that I should discuss this before editing. Where is the appropriate page to discuss this? Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AMendelssohn (talk • contribs) 03:38, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

Please notify me of a response! Thanks.


 * Wikiproject Music - WP:WPMU and WT:WPMU - would be the venue for a broadly-based discussion of that kind. Simple mass removal is definitely not the way to go, as you have probably already realized.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:41, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for your response. Here's my concern: I read articles on jazz everyday and, in nearly every article, there is one AllMusic review, usually by the same critic. I suspect that AllMusic has edited all of these articles for the sake of promoting their brand. I appreciate your suggestion that I add more reliable references to offer a balanced perspective, but that wouldn't be an effective way to address this issue (since I couldn't research and edit such an enormous number of articles). If this is indeed brand promotion on a huge scale, what's the best way to deal with that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by AMendelssohn (talk • contribs) 03:59, 7 September 2018 (UTC)


 * I haven't checked, but the much more likely explanation is that one editor added the reviews in one sweep. nothing to do with AllMusic itself, feeling that they were useful. I doubt it's spam from the source itself.  Acroterion   (talk)   11:42, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXLIX, September 2018
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political edits
Please do not use your edits to present your political viewpoint. Blindly deleting the facts you do not like does not help anyone or make the problem go away for Canadians. Read https://zeihan.com/i-think-they-get-it-now-part-sevensept-canada/ and Chapter 12 of his book before making more deletions. This is going to be a major issue in the coming provincial and federal elections. Please help to make this article a valid unbiased source of information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stompski (talk • contribs) 22:23, 11 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Your accusations of POV-pushing really come across as psychological projection. A cursory glance at Acroterion's user page would suggest that he's from the United States, not Canada, and so really doesn't have a dog in the fight.
 * I'm a South Carolinian who has never been to Canada, so I definitely have no interest in the matter, but your edits to the article were definitely advocacy. Acroterion's reversions were removing POV material, not making a statement.  Ian.thomson (talk) 22:53, 11 September 2018 (UTC)
 * What he^^^ said... -Ad Orientem (talk) 23:08, 11 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I've been in Alberta once in my life, so far - I'm a native West Virginian. I had a great time and hope to go back soon, it's been too long. I was unaware that Alberta separatism might be a current cause until I read the POV edits that appear to be plaguing the article. Please help us to present sourced content, free of partisan sentiment - you may not make statements of opinion or advocacy in Wikipedia's voice, sourced or not.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:31, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Unblock Ppteles with 1RR?
has acknowledged that he broke 3RR and is willing to accept a 1RR restriction for one week if unblocked. I figured 1RR gives a little margin for an accidental revert; 0RR might be too harsh. Are you okay with those unblock terms? —C.Fred (talk) 00:36, 13 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Fine with me, just bear in mind that they blew past a previous unblock condition. However, I think they understand that we're serious now.   Acroterion   (talk)   01:48, 13 September 2018 (UTC)

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Question: Did You Protect Sorry Not Sorry (I'm Talking About Demi's) When It Was First Released or An Auto?
Good afternoon Acroterion.

Are you a Demi Lovato fan? If so you may watched the news about her apparent overdose. She is still recovering.

Fifth LP Confident is already two years old but Tell Me You Love Me will become a year old two Saturdays later.

Let me ask you a question: Did you protect the lead single Sorry Not Sorry from said album or it was an auto? Cool For The Summer had been protected a while back but it is now unprotected.

You might be the one who locked California Gurls by Katy Perry many moons ago when it first came out. Can't believe that song is already 8 years old!

Lastly, please reply back to me as quick as possible.

Yours truly,

67.81.163.178 (talk) 20:05, 15 September 2018 (UTC)


 * I don't know where you've got the idea that Acroterion had anything to do with the protection, but if you bother to take the five seconds to check the protection log, you'll see that not only is the article not protected, back when it was protected - most recently in April - he had nothing to do with it. &#8209; Iridescent 20:14, 15 September 2018 (UTC)


 * ^^^ What Iridescent said. I'm a little outside the Lovato target demographic. Additionally, Havana (Camila Cabello song) isn't protected. The Tara Strong filmography is indefinitely protected, you can ask for a change. Murdoc Niccals isn't protected. Some of your comments aren't making much sense.   Acroterion   (talk)   20:43, 15 September 2018 (UTC)


 * Another . FYI this IP has been leaving messages like this on several editors talk pages. GeneralizationsAreBad has an interesting thought at this thread. Cheers. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 21:11, 15 September 2018 (UTC)


 * This one at least has a certain poetry to it. He seems to have got bored, given that the IP appears to be stable if it starts up again I'll give him (I'm sure it's a 'he') a nice long vacation. &#8209; Iridescent 21:38, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll admit, that piece of poetry sounded almost sweet to me. JoJo Eumerus mobile (talk) 21:50, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
 * About ten years ago I was threatened with a variety of violent acts by a particular user, concluding with the poetic notion: "Then im (sic) going to fill a sack with swallows and throw it at your car while you are driving to work." I've been waiting for someone to leap from behind a tree and throw a bag of birds at me ever since.  Acroterion   (talk)   21:54, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
 * My personal favorite was You probably have a two inch willy. Whether you're a boy or a girl.. &#8209; Iridescent 22:23, 15 September 2018 (UTC)

Request for deletion
I just need to request you that please delete two pages - User talk:Ram The Editor and User talk:Misser Boss as the reason of criteria G6. We don't need those pages any more. Thank you. 122.162.26.57 (talk) 09:06, 18 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Log into those accounts to make such a request. And who is "we"?  Acroterion   (talk)   11:48, 18 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Since both accounts are checkuser blocked, the IP is blocked too.  Acroterion   (talk)   11:51, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

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personal attack in editing history
On the VS Ramachandran editing history: the most recent edit from Sciencelover2016 is a personal attack on me with highly inappropriate accusations. This editor has made no attempt to discuss the editing of this article on the talk page.Neurorel (talk) 14:55, 26 September 2018 (UTC)

Sciencelover2016 has a serious conflict of interest. He appears to be a coauthor of a paper on sleep paralysis.
Please note: The first dozen contributions by Sciencelover2016 are to the article on Sleep Paralysis. This is a rather obscure topic and the contributions appear to be made by someone who has a vested interest in this topic. For example, promoting a therapy for this condition. Sciencelover2016 might well be the co-author of a paper with Ramachandran. As far as I can tell, they are the only two people who have published an article that refers to the material that was added to the entry on sleep paralysis such as the role of mirror neurons. Neurorel (talk) 00:55, 27 September 2018 (UTC)

Editing war on V.S. Ramachandran entry.
There is a highly disruptive editing war taking placed on the VS Ramachandran entry. Administrator help is needed ASAP.01:34, 28 September 2018 (UTC)Neurorel (talk)


 * I'm traveling and am not in a position to intervene. Please find another administrator, I'm away for the next eight days.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:47, 28 September 2018 (UTC)

QAnon
Has there been any attempt to retitle the article QAnon conspiracy theory? Mentioning "conspiracy theory" in the lead isn't enough. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 06:54, 29 September 2018 (UTC)

Invitation to provide consultancy
Hi Acroterion,

I'm inviting admins to join our team at parli.co providing advice on how to build and manage a collaborative website. Parli.co is an emerging project aiming at building a sort of Wikipedia of arguments around controversial topics (more info here). Part of our budget will be destined to such consultancy work, and we think we could benefit from the experience of Wikipedia janitors and admins. Feel free to message me back with interest and questions. --isacdaavid 22:17, 3 October 2018 (UTC)

U1
I want your assistance in getting rid of the Contributions log of Sarkarankur and IP Addresses like 122.177.148.220 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarkarankur (talk • contribs) 07:34, 5 October 2018 (UTC)

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:12, 5 October 2018 (UTC)

online? its urgent
I made a booboo with pageswap. The move discussion can be found at Talk:Santa Teresa CD. I dont know what went wrong, but I think something went wrong. Would you please take a look at it? — usernamekiran (talk)  01:01, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I don't see any obvious problems, except that I would have left a redirect.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:05, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Although I see some possibilities for redirect confusion for the men's and wormen's squads, but I don't know enough about the subject to sort it out. It looks like the history ended up where it belongs.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:08, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I tweaked the redirect. Is that it? GABgab 01:12, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I always check content of both the articles before performing a swap. But from this discussion, it looked like a straight-forward swap. After performing the move, when I visited both the pages; I got very confuse. The content and the titles doesnt make sense, and neither one previous move. I think it would be best if I contact on his talkpage, as he was the one who moved it; and must be familiar with the context. — usernamekiran (talk)   01:16, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll tell you one thing: don't feel bad about feeling confused--that happens easily when you're moving and/or renaming things, to me too. Good luck, Drmies (talk) 01:18, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Well, I'm confused now too. I think MSY77 is best positioned to determine if it's right.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:21, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * @: I think thats it. But I am still confused because of the previous move. Thats why I contacted you guys (sysops). Sorry for the confusion. I will now head to the talkpage of MYS77.
 * lol now I confused Acroterion too. thanks for the reassurance  — usernamekiran (talk)   01:23, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * This business of parking things in draft space while moving something else is inherently confusing and error-prone. I avoid it because I'm liable to mess it up - somebody smarter than me can do it.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:27, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I am good at it, but due to my laziness I prefer to use Andy's script. Only once the script had erred (it exited early), and one page got deleted. It was beyond my technical authorisation, so I had to contact a few sysops again. But I was a lot more panicked than this time as it was my first big booboo, and an article was deleted; so I contacted quite a few online admins lol. — usernamekiran (talk)  02:05, 8 October 2018 (UTC)

I don't think anything went wrong on that, since the standard approach is or to add the women's team record to the men's team page, or to split them in both articles, where the women's team carry the "(women)" name (which is the approach used here). Cheers, MYS 77 ✉  01:39, 8 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I am relieved to hear that. — usernamekiran (talk)   02:05, 8 October 2018 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CL, October 2018
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Revdel
Thanks for cleaning up the mess. There are a couple of instances where I accidentally rollbacked myself when attempting to revert the vandalism. Do they need revdel? Hrodvarsson (talk) 02:09, 9 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Probably. It's easy to get discombobulated in cases like this. Can you give me diffs so I don't have to go through them again?  Acroterion   (talk)   02:11, 9 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Yeah, here you go:, . Hrodvarsson (talk) 02:13, 9 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Done, thanks.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:14, 9 October 2018 (UTC)

User talk:Gay369
You may wish to revoke talk page access.--Cahk (talk) 07:36, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

User:BanjomanTheBanjo
BanjomanTheBanjo keep using IP socks on Hurricane Joaquin, request lengthens the block please. --B dash (talk) 03:26, 13 October 2018 (UTC)


 * Hello Acroterion. lengthening the block wont prevent disruption to the article. I have filed this Requests for page protection to try and help you out. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 03:34, 13 October 2018 (UTC)

Your protection of Phan
I was looking at protected articles and noticed that you fully protected Phan on 11 November 2017, for a year for vandalism, despite the only vandalism coming from non-autoconfirmed users. I assume you just meant to apply semi-protection and misclicked. Please fix this, thank you. --Danski454 (talk) 17:36, 13 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Fixed. Thanks for the note.  Acroterion   (talk)   18:07, 13 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks
What ^^^ it ^^^ says. - Sitush (talk) 02:14, 16 October 2018 (UTC)
 * You're welcome. I see this wasn't the first time today this has happened, I'll keep an eye out.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:17, 16 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Yeah, it's ✅ as they get to . If this happens again, feel free to email me directly in addition to the oversight list. I'm normally online between 00:00 and 5:00 UTC, regardless of whether I'm editing or not. TonyBallioni (talk) 05:19, 16 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Not sure what I have done to upset them but it has set me off on Uthumalai. Silver linings etc!- Sitush (talk) 05:41, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

MC Ride disruptive IP
Hey Acroterion. Normally I would wait for someone to chew through the backlog at AIV but I think needs some immediate attention and rev'dl and you were the first Admin I stumbled upon on RC. I won't use any diffs here but almost all of their edits are just terrible. HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 03:46, 20 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, GeneralizationsAreBad got it. Thanks! HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 03:49, 20 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Good, because I'm done for the evening and am shutting down. Good night!  Acroterion   (talk)   03:52, 20 October 2018 (UTC)

Somebody very bored
I never understood this sort of thing using various IPs to spam nothingness.--MONGO (talk) 12:22, 22 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Neither have I, but there is a regular cadre of people who think it's a rewarding pastime. I suspect at this point that there's more than one, imitating each other. The refdesk Nazi claims it's not him, but (apart from being a Nazi) he paved the way for this sort of thing.  Acroterion   (talk)   12:26, 22 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Reminds me of this character.--MONGO (talk) 12:28, 22 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I've been around long enough to remember WoW - I guess that makes me an Old Wikipedian, like MONGO.  Acroterion   (talk)   12:32, 22 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Ancient...we are ancient.--MONGO (talk) 12:40, 22 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I made about 200 edits as an IP as early as 2003 but registered my true real life name in January '05. Super ancient.--MONGO (talk) 12:42, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

PamAm Megatrends
Just a heads up that a user you blocked is abusing their talk page.— Mythdon ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:51, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks, got them.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:53, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
 * No problem. Thought it'd be better to let you know than for endless rollbacking, that is, in the spirit of WP:DENY.— Mythdon ( talk  •  contribs ) 02:56, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I was off just reading something in the enyclopedia, about to sign off. Always best just to stop the chain of reverts.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:59, 23 October 2018 (UTC)

Admit it
Admit that you hate my editing, because something tells me you do (this is NOT the “why do you hate me altogether stuff”) Be honest. Tigerdude9 (talk) 03:06, 25 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Don't try to put words in my mouth - this is an encyclopedia, and I'm not interested in hating anybody or their edits who is acting in good faith - and I'm confident that you are acting in good faith. So please shut down the false persecution accusations. However, we can't ignore that you're repeatedly testing limits and violating policy, and we're trying to point that out as gently as possible.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:09, 25 October 2018 (UTC)

Precious anniversary
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:21, 25 October 2018 (UTC)

Update
I only said that stuff last night because I was angry and I didn't know how else to express myself, and it was late at night. Tigerdude9 (talk) 11:35, 25 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Then walk away from the keyboard when that happens.  Acroterion   (talk)   11:47, 25 October 2018 (UTC)
 * I do coloring. I get out the crayolas and my coloring books and color.--MONGO (talk) 12:52, 25 October 2018 (UTC)

Revision
Apparently you changed a revision I made. However, you listed no reason as to why like all people on this website.

Majinsnake (talk) 21:36, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * You mean this ? Yes, I did. Sticking a YouTube link on a talkpage doesn't constitute a specific proposal for alterations to the article.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:22, 26 October 2018 (UTC)

Re: synagogue shooting
Sorry, I just feel like it's disgustingly undignified to try to reach out to Americans through Twitter rather than by actually speaking. But I shall restrain myself from saying anything further than what needs to be said.
 * Thanks.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:06, 28 October 2018 (UTC)

Thank you
Thanks for deleting the somewhat strange vandalism on my talk page. Anthony Bradbury "talk" 16:15, 28 October 2018 (UTC)
 * You're welcome. It looks like one of the many late adolescents who don't quite understand the encyclopedia's concept.  Acroterion   (talk)   16:30, 28 October 2018 (UTC)

Your comments
Your comments here have been altered. Regards, AzureCitizen (talk) 00:15, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I see Antandrus has reverted. It's not really helping their case.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:36, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

153.165.40.44
Could you possibly block logged-in users as well? This one appears to be a proxy. SemiHypercube ✎ 01:42, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Done, and block time extended.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:53, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

Deleting well sourced NPOV, pushing POV and inciting hatread against Greek Cypriots and victimhood in Turkish Cypriots
Do you care to explain why, you have deleted the well sourced NPOV version on the articles related to the Cyprus crisis, (more is to come) and added the poor POV version that is rated as junk, by two well known poor POV users, the one being banned from other versions of Wikipedia?Jazz1972 (talk) 09:27, 30 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Do you care to use the talkpage as intended, to explain in detail why you think this is so, and to propose neutral, sourced corrections for consideration by other editors, instead of just removing material you don't like? Can you assure me that you're not trying to substitute one POV version for another, and that everybody involved isn't just pushing a nationalist agenda?  Acroterion   (talk)   11:33, 30 October 2018 (UTC)

There is already a concencus by the serious NPOV users in the talk page, of what is what, if you care to check it and my edits are just adding those. Check the section ResultJazz1972 (talk) 12:11, 30 October 2018 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure I'm seeing a consensus among all of the back-and-forth accusations going back more than a decade, but I'll review when I have a chance and am feeling patient. Like most conflicts of this kind, this is an inherently difficult subject to resolve down to some universally accepted form of neutrality.  Acroterion   (talk)   12:17, 30 October 2018 (UTC)

Until now the only thing that you are doing is that you are constantly deleting the NPOV version, adding the POV version and taking 100% the part of the POV users that incite hatred against Greek Cypriots and a victimhood culture among Turkish Cypriots, while at the same time threatenng to ban the NPOV user. This is noted. Tryting to pretend neutrality, while you are doing it, doesn't improve your case, but makes it worst. The discussion with you is finished here. You are part of the problem and you are not accepted as a mediatorJazz1972 (talk) 15:42, 30 October 2018 (UTC)


 * I'm not a mediator, that's not what administrators do. You're been making unilateral removals of sourced content from articles without finding consensus, edit-warring and making accusations against other editors. You may be correct that the material is unbalanced, but it is up to you to make a clear case for that and to get other editors to agree to it. I'm addressing your behavior. Please reconsider your approach to editing Wikipedia - it operates by consensus, and removal of content because you feel it reflects badly on one nationality or another isn't the way to make your preferred version stick.  Acroterion   (talk)   22:46, 30 October 2018 (UTC)

Review for English/French speaker
Hello Acroterion. Please excuse me if I am doing something improper, as I am new to Wikipedia. I am contacting you because you are a speaker of both English and French. I have created the page Draft:Pierre_Jovanovic nearly 2 months ago, and I am waiting for a review. Could you please consider having a look at it ? And again, please excuse me if my request is improper. I am learning the ropes. Best regards. Micha Jo (talk) 17:29, 30 October 2018 (UTC)

PS. By the way. Your Teton Range photo is stunning (I am an amateur photographer myself). And Wyoming is on my wishlist of places to see before I die! :)


 * It looks like you've gotten some help and advice from a couple of editors, and it's looking much better. Sorry about the wait, sometimes it takes a long time to get reviewed.
 * Thank you for the kind words about the picture - I was out there a month ago, just before winter suddenly arrived. It's worth the trip. I think the picture gives an accurate impression of how big things are out there - the mountains are about 50 km away.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:21, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

You've got mail!
David J Johnson (talk) 12:23, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/Mq-TW.QR-WL1H
You may wish to revoke talk page access and G5 the talk page. ― Abelmoschus  Esculentus  12:33, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Seems G5ing user talk pages is inappropriate. ― Abelmoschus  Esculentus  12:43, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

You've got mail!
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Disruptive editor
I think it is long past due to ban or permanently block User John2690-john2690. His most recent actions are here involving an article deleted over 5 years ago. In the new recreation he wrote Kubesh played pro football when it was determined at AFD he never played a down. Other problems with this editor range from Conflicts of interest, creating articles about himself and sockpuppetry. If you go through the history of Pine City, Minnesota and his talk page you will find what I'm talking about. If you want me to point out specific things, let me know. It's a lot of work with this editor....William, is the complaint department really on the roof? 23:49, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * What was the original title of the Kubesh article? I'm not seeing any deleted edits.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:53, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * It was Ron Kubesh. Johnjohn made it a redirect. Here is the AFD too....William, is the complaint department really on the roof? 23:57, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * You may want to note this]. He can't post properly to his talk page. This editor has been around for over 5 years....William, is the complaint department really on the roof? 00:01, 1 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I see some issues with competence and working with other editors, but I don't think it's to a block-worthy level. I've deleted the re-created article and will keep an eye on things, although for the next couple of days I have rather intense work-related commitments, so I won't be around much.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:08, 1 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Acroterion, I respectfully disagree. This behavior has been going on for a long time. I accept your decision. Just two little things- Can you please delete Ron Kubesh too? That's the old article and now a redirect to a non-existent page. Two- Johnson is asking on his talk page if he could call me. It will snow here in Palm Beach County on a July day before that call takes place....William, is the complaint department really on the roof? 00:19, 1 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Understood, but the lack of clue usually needs to be a bit more pronounced before we block, and I'd like to give them another chance to prove that they'll improve. I agree with you about the phone call business, that's not on.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:25, 1 November 2018 (UTC)

Cat Creek, Montana
Back in 2013, deleted the page and restored it with all of the sock edits removed. There are signs that the vandal is still active (although it could be an impostor). Now selective deletion is normally not used for removing vandalism (Rev Deletion is normally used), but given the prolific nature of the involved LTA I think it is justified. per WP:DENY. funplussmart (talk) 23:52, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Yeah, we used to do that back in the dark ages before we had revdel. It would be nice, but it'll need to be a rather lengthy background task for a slow day if somebody wants to undertake it. In any case, don't tag the article, just leave a note on the talkpage to see if somebody's interested.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:59, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
 * cleaned up the page history, but apparently forgot to restore the talk page. Can he (or someone else) do that? funplussmart (talk) 21:40, 2 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Argh, so many buttons! I'll fix it when I'm at a keyboard if nobody beats me to it. Thanks for pointing it out. Ivanvector (Talk/Edits) 10:46, 3 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Done. Yeah, we don't really do selective deletion any more since we have revdel. I decided to ignore the convention here because this article has been targeted by a relentless idiot for years, and the article history is almost entirely deleted revisions. There are 121 visible, and the deleted page has 300; the talk page has similar numbers. Don't expect this to be a routine thing, most admins will justifiably decline your request. Ivanvector (Talk/Edits) 12:21, 3 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I think this is the only case selective deletion was used to respond to vandalism since RevDel was put in. Now that the page is ECPed indefinitely, I don't anticipate any more issues with this one. funplussmart (talk) 14:44, 3 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks Ivanvector. I looked at doing the talkpage last night and decided I was too tired to do a good job with it. Funplussmart, you're probably correct that this is a unique case, let's hope it stays that way.  Acroterion   (talk)   14:58, 3 November 2018 (UTC)

Autoblock
Hello Acroterion. Please see User talk:Gwillhickers. They have been hit by your autoblock of User:Daniel F. Hotes. Thanks, EdJohnston (talk) 04:32, 1 November 2018 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – November 2018
News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2018).

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 * A request for comment is in progress to determine whether pending changes protection should be applied automatically to today's featured article (TFA) in order to mitigate a recent trend of severe image vandalism.

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 * Eligible editors will be invited to nominate themselves as candidates in the 2018 Arbitration Committee Elections starting on November 4 until November 13. Voting will begin on November 19 and last until December 2.
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Maithil cuisine
Hi. Can you please take a look at the recent edits to Maithil cuisine page. Thanks. — Jakichandan (talk) 01:22, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I've left them a note. It doesn't look like there's any corresponding article in any of the Indian languages - perhaps they might want to start there first?  Acroterion   (talk)   01:34, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I hope that they don't revert again without discussing on talk page. Regards. —Jakichandan (talk) 01:42, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll try to keep an eye on it. The material might be best shared on the Maithili language WP first, presuming that there are sources to be found - English sources may be hard to come by.   Acroterion   (talk)   01:45, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Believe me, It is even harder to find a source in Maithili. There are very few articles published in Maithili language. Thanks.—Jakichandan (talk) 01:54, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I was afraid of that. I would hope that documentation of Maithili cuisine might be a priority there.   Acroterion   (talk)   01:58, 4 November 2018 (UTC)

I'm back
My block has expired. I'm feeling better now and less anxious. I took Nick's advice and asked "how to approach an article" at the tea house. I apologize for what happened. Tigerdude9 (talk) 18:46, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Good! Just remember the rules:
 * No uploading images you found somewhere else - you don't have a sufficiently strong understanding of image policy to make those judgments
 * No disaster rankings
 * Stay away from FA work. Like images, you haven't shown an understanding of the process.
 * Don't promise to not do something and then do it anyway.
 * Happy editing!  Acroterion   (talk)   18:50, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
 * This user Tigerdude9 is already deleting sub-heads on United Flight 175 without giving adequate reason. David J Johnson (talk) 18:15, 5 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Oh crap! I should have stated that I removed the subsections because I felt unsure as I wondered if they made the section look to bloated. in adittion American Airlines Flight 11 didn't have those subsections either. I need to explain more. Tigerdude9 (talk) 18:21, 5 November 2018 (UTC)
 * You have been warned multiple times regarding your "contributions" to Wikipedia. It appears you are just not thinking before you make alterations. Please stop now. Thank you, David J Johnson (talk) 18:25, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

Hey don't forget
...to throw your name in the hat for ArbCom. Just saying. Drmies (talk) 01:13, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the thought, but with a business to run, projects to manage (all two to five hours away, or so it it seems), and a house to maintain/renovate (plus my parents house, my in-laws house and my grandparents farm), I'm probably doing too much as it is. My wife would, with reason, inform me that I'm nuts.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:37, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
 * No, I called her, and she's good with it. Look forward to having you in charge! Drmies (talk) 04:18, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll have to ask her about her talk with that Dutch Alabama fan. You appear to have forgiven me for pointing out your soap-related team preferences, at least.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:22, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Well. I GRRRRed at you, and I hope that suffices. I assume you also watched TV Saturday night thinking, yeah, Drmies was right. Good luck with real life. Drmies (talk) 04:34, 6 November 2018 (UTC)

Kitty O'Neil
Thanks for all your work on the article! I was about to use that obituary to expand the article when I saw you'd already done it. Cheers, Pi.1415926535 (talk) 04:26, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Please feel free to keep going, I'm about to quit for the evening.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:29, 6 November 2018 (UTC)

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In regards to Test
Sorry about that I will not waist voulnter time. I was just intresetned in how Wikipedia deals with it and it effectivness. I now realise it is a waist of your time and will not do so any further. 22nd Master of the Yeet (user:yeetmaster22) 03:17, 13 November 2018 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yeetmaster22 (talk • contribs)
 * Thanks, go try some editing - you'll get a better understanding of how Wikipedia works that way. Once you have a little experience you can help out with the vandals.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:20, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLI, November 2018
The Bugle is published by the Military history WikiProject. To receive it on your talk page, please join the project or sign up here. If you are a project member who does not want delivery, please remove your name from this page. Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk) 09:39, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

Is the following considered disruptive editing?
In most aviation disaster articles, the sections/subsections about the aircraft, passengers, and crew all come before the crash section. I must confess that I have done this rearrangement several times, but I don't know whether or not it's disruptive. I have not seen any reverts on them though. If you do consider this disruptive, then I will undo the edits that involved the rearrangement. Tigerdude9 (talk) 14:48, 21 November 2018 (UTC)
 * That's standard formatting, and it's appropriate. While not disruptive per se, it's best that you leave the standard format alone, rather than changing it to suite your personal taste.  Acroterion   (talk)   18:29, 21 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank you for letting me know. I'm glad to hear that it's appropirate and is not disrptive per se. I will admit that I can't gaurantee, as this feels hard for me, but I will do my best to leave the standard formatting alone. If i do change the formatting it again (which I hope I don't), then (if an apology is necessary) I apologize in advance. Again though, I will do my best. Tigerdude9 (talk) 19:40, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Just leave it alone, stop saying you might, or that you'll try. It is disruptive to say you won't do something and then do it anyway.  Acroterion   (talk)   19:49, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I will leave the standard formatting alone. Tigerdude9 (talk) 02:34, 23 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks!  Acroterion   (talk)   02:49, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

Update: I'm still leaving the stardard format alone. However, I had this talk with Deeday-UK, who said that you could rearrange the aircraft, passengers, and crew sections in aviation disaster articles, but only those that have a complex background of the flight. See the actual talk for more info. Tigerdude9 (talk) 16:49, 20 December 2018 (UTC)


 * No, I did not say "that you could rearrange the aircraft, passengers, and crew sections". I said that a section about the background or the history of the flight may be appropriate in some cases, before the Accident section. Any section specifically titled Aircraft, Crew or Passengers should follow the Accident one, per WP:AATF/[Page content] guidelines. --Deeday-UK (talk) 17:16, 20 December 2018 (UTC)
 * I must have misinterpreted your statement. I was just double checking. I do not have any intention to edit the format. I could however give a list in which the background or the history of the flight may could be appropriate. Does that work? Tigerdude9 (talk) 13:45, 21 December 2018 (UTC)

Truth about Stefano Gabbana
I posted information on the page of Stefano Gabbana. The information is confirmed by The Guardian, NBC, CNN, SCMP, etc. The modification is NOT vandalism. Please read the news and do not keep deleting the information and covering the truth. Please explain why confirmed information is vandalism.Jensonw (talk) 01:58, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
 * You've been warned on your talkpage for pushing an agenda to attack Gabbana. Stop, or expect to be blocked.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:59, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

Being publicly exposed on Instagram is the truth. It is NOT a statement. Almost every media are reporting this issue. I have no intention of shaming anyone. I just share the confirmed truth. I feel very sorry that Wikipedia looks like an authoritarian. Although Wikipedia fails to include all the truth, the truth will exist and prevail around the world. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jensonw (talk • contribs) 02:10, 22 November 2018 (UTC)


 * Since you can't write about it neutrally, you should stay away from the article. You may not use Wikipedia as a platform to announce your dislike of someone. Please find something else to edit, where you're not so personally outraged.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:16, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

All the sentences are facts from media. The same facts are also on other Wikipedia pages. Your claim is also not true that I am outraged and dislike someone. Facts don't care about feeling. I feel sorry that Wikipedia suppresses fact and truth. I thought Wikipedia was better than traditional media. Unfortunately, it is not. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jensonw (talk • contribs) 02:26, 22 November 2018 (UTC)


 * We expect editors to write neutral, dispassionate prose, especially in biographies. You've got sources,and if you'd simply written "Gabbano was criticized for online comments disparaging China, resulting in the cancellation of shows in China" you wouldn't be receiving warnings. Your attitude toward the subject is the problem. Please avoid editing subjects where you can't write neutrally.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:31, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

You've got mail
Regards. DH85868993 (talk) 04:48, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

Vandalism
Hi Acroterion; first of all, thanks so much for your work fighting vandalism, such as the vandalism that came to my talk page; it's very much appreciated. I thought you might want to know that Glapz is now editing under IP 192.203.139.96, making the same vandalistic edits as before. Could you perhaps block them and RD3 their edits? I generally report such users at WP:AIV, but since there's a high backlog there and you've combated this vandal previously, I thought it would be better to just reach out here. Thanks, -- SkyGazer 512 Oh no, what did I do this time? 03:30, 23 November 2018 (UTC)
 * I got that one, thanks.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:09, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

Harassment by other users
Binksternet has been falsely accusing me of making disruptive edits, starting edit wars, and posting threats to suspend me on my talk page, even though he isn't an admin. Tell him to leave me alone. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.9.224.228 (talk) 03:15, 24 November 2018 (UTC)
 * His warning appears to be justified and appropriate. You don't have to be an administrator to issue warnings. Stop posting flimsily-sourced original research and opinion.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:17, 24 November 2018 (UTC)

Sock editing at Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hi there. In case you weren't aware, just pointing you to Sockpuppet investigations/Bosnipedian. Cordless Larry (talk) 17:00, 24 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Yeah, quack. Thanks, blocking now.  Acroterion   (talk)   17:04, 24 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Cheers. They won't give up, but blocking and reverting, plus the semi-protection, should keep things under control. Cordless Larry (talk) 17:07, 24 November 2018 (UTC)
 * That's pretty clear from the SPI, but having reviewed, they're not too hard to spot.  Acroterion   (talk)   17:10, 24 November 2018 (UTC)

I love that...
... picture on your user page. - DVdm (talk) 16:35, 25 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank you! The sense of scale in the West is hard to capture in a photograph, that was an attempt, with near and far and a lot of sky. The Tetons are 30 miles away.
 * I remember cresting that pass for the first time in 1973 with my parents in a VW squareback - the view was completely unexpected, and we were all astounded.  Acroterion   (talk)   16:41, 25 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Looks like something to put on my biking bucket list. Even if on another continent and my dislike of airplanes. Wow. - DVdm (talk) 16:56, 25 November 2018 (UTC)


 * The Tetons are unique in their complete lack of foothills. You can literally walk up to the base of the mountains. The eastern faces of the Sierras from the Owens Valley are somewhat similar (I've been there), though there are a few hills at their base, and the north face of Denali (haven't been there yet). I don't know of any place in Europe where there's a distant view like that with no obstructions.
 * As far as biking goes, the valley floor at Jackson Hole is about 6000 ft and Togwotee Pass is 9658 ft, a 3000 ft climb from Dubois. You'll need to be acclimatized. Jackson Hole itself is pretty flat and has an excellent set of dedicated biking routes in and around town and out into the park.  Acroterion   (talk)   17:47, 25 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Awesome!. Here in Europe I tihnk we have some similar landscapes in Italy's pre-Alpine Dolomites. You can make long walks and biking tours, but then suddenly there's that wall. Fabulous indeed! - DVdm (talk) 18:41, 25 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Yes, the Dolomites. I haven't been, at least not in daylight. They're on the list.  Acroterion   (talk)   19:50, 25 November 2018 (UTC)

Need Some Help
Hi :: I am sorry for disturbing you. I was hoping If you could help me out with wikiedu.org. Will that be possible. If not can you recommend an Instructor who could help me. (Purplecart (talk) 10:29, 28 November 2018 (UTC))

Fabiano Caruana
Hello. Could you revdel this? Hrodvarsson (talk) 00:48, 30 November 2018 (UTC)
 * IP blocked and redacted. Thanks or letting me know.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:54, 30 November 2018 (UTC)

68.197.237.168
Surprised: not.  Acroterion   (talk)   02:54, 30 November 2018 (UTC)
 * – Please revoke TPA of blocked IP. See edit summaries and user talk page comments.  General Ization  Talk  02:40, 30 November 2018 (UTC)

About moving aspect ratio pages to "21:9 aspect ratio"-like format
Some users proposed to move 14:9, 16:9 and 16:10 to the "# aspect ratio" format. If you are interested, please participate in the moving discussion. Thank you. UU (talk) 17:33, 1 December 2018 (UTC)

Nominations now open for "Military historian of the year" and "Military history newcomer of the year" awards
Nominations for our annual Military historian of the year and Military history newcomer of the year awards are open until 23:59 (GMT) on 15 December 2018. Why don't you nominate the editors who you believe have made a real difference to the project in 2018? MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:26, 3 December 2018 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – December 2018
News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2018). Administrator changes
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 * Following a request for comment, the Mediation Committee is now closed and will no longer be accepting case requests.
 * A request for comment is in progress to determine whether members of the Bot Approvals Group should satisfy activity requirements in order to remain in that role.
 * A request for comment is in progress regarding whether to change the administrator inactivity policy, such that administrators "who have made no logged administrative actions for at least 12 months may be desysopped". Currently, the policy states that administrators "who have made neither edits nor administrative actions for at least 12 months may be desysopped".
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 * To complement the aforementioned change, blocked administrators will soon have the ability to block the administrator that placed their block to mitigate the possibility of a compromised administrator account blocking all other active administrators.
 * Since deployment of Partial blocks on Test Wikipedia, several bugs were identified. Most of them are now fixed. Administrators are encouraged to test the new deployment and report new bugs on Phabricator or leave feedback on the Project's talk page. You can request administrator access on the Test Wiki here.

Arbitration
 * Voting in the 2018 Arbitration Committee Elections is open to eligible editors until Monday 23:59, 3 December 2018. Please review the candidates and, if you wish to do so, submit your choices on the voting page.

Miscellaneous
 * In late November, an attacker compromised multiple accounts, including at least four administrator accounts, and used them to vandalize Wikipedia. If you have ever used your current password on any other website, you should change it immediately. Sharing the same password across multiple websites makes your account vulnerable, especially if your password was used on a website that suffered a data breach. As these incidents have shown, these concerns are not pure fantasies.
 * Wikipedia policy requires administrators to have strong passwords. To further reinforce security, administrators should also consider enabling two-factor authentication. A committed identity can be used to verify that you are the true account owner in the event that your account is compromised and/or you are unable to log in.

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 * (Raymond Arritt) passed away on 14 November 2018. Boris joined Wikipedia as on 8 May 2006 and was an administrator from 30 July 2007 to 2 June 2008.

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The Bugle: Issue CLII, December 2018
The Bugle is published by the Military history WikiProject. To receive it on your talk page, please join the project or sign up here. If you are a project member who does not want delivery, please remove your name from this page. Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk) 10:33, 9 December 2018 (UTC)

Voting now open for "Military historian of the year" and "Military history newcomer of the year" awards
Voting for our annual Military historian of the year and Military history newcomer of the year awards is open until 23:59 (GMT) on 30 December 2018. Why don't you vote for the editors who you believe have made a real difference to Wikipedia's coverage of military history in 2018? MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:16, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

Wiki Creation
Hello,

I am trying to create a wiki page for the actor, Michael Zomick but it won't let me. I have a lot of sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Karentalent (talk • contribs) 16:58, 16 December 2018 (UTC)


 * I've removed the protection - there was a lot of COI editing a few years ago.  Acroterion   (talk)   17:08, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

your block of user:142.161.26.36
Your six month block is over (his 6th in the last year) and he's right back to trolling Sex differences in humans with the claim that no woman can be taller than any man Meters (talk) 04:14, 20 December 2018 (UTC).
 * Now he'll (I assume it's a he) get only one block in the next year.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:21, 20 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Meters (talk) 04:23, 20 December 2018 (UTC)

Requested revdel
Hi. I saw on your userpage that you are willing to handle revdel requests. Can you please hide this revision as "Grossly insulting, degrading, or offensive material" (criteria 2). Thanks, --DannyS712 (talk) 00:23, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
 * And this --DannyS712 (talk) 00:31, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
 * I've blocked the offending IP, but while offensive, their vandalism doesn't cross into what is usually considered grossly offensive conduct. It's just offensive.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:15, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
 * thanks for the explanation, and for the block --DannyS712 (talk) 01:51, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

I think that this (and maybe this) might qualify for revdel. do they? --DannyS712 (talk) 04:25, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, yes. Also blocked. Thanks for the note.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:29, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * No problem. Is it okay if I come to you with revdel requests in general, so that I can more easily understand what is or is not covered? --DannyS712 (talk) 04:30, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Certainly. There's a certain amount of leeway in interpretations, so I may have slightly different views than another admin.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:37, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Sorry!
Regarding my actions on the 'Time for the day of the September 11 attacks' article, I was unaware that changes to the article were meant to be talked about. I am glad you have reversed my actions on the article and I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience that I have caused. I promise to make sure that I talk about changes to any article that I believe deserves to be edited.

Regards, jakanz — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jakanz (talk • contribs) 03:04, 23 December 2018 (UTC)


 * No problem. You should know that sources differ on the times associated with the 9/11 attacks, and that the times stated in the series of articles on the subject are the product of extensive discussions about how to address the differences.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:20, 23 December 2018 (UTC)

recent IP block
Hi, I reverted the edits that 2601:193:4100:48b9:f486:2b05:442a:f983 made and gave a warning, then was watching the IP's contributions to see what they would do next, so I saw when you blocked them. I thought I had to go through all the warning levels before I could request a block on an IP. Is that not the case? Their edits were particularly vicious, could I have asked for a block immediately? Schazjmd (talk) 01:02, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
 * There's no requirement for an escalating series of warnings when the vandalism is pure anti-Semitic trolling. If it was a kid making poop vandalism or ur mom stuff, sure, but that IP knows what they're doing and shouldn't expect to have to be warned for it.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:05, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

ANI
There is currently a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Levivich (talk) 08:35, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Season's Greetings
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Shaigiya tribe
Hi, an anonymous user keeps deleting referenced material here. Most likely has an agenda. LeGabrie (talk) 14:22, 25 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Warned - let me know if it happens again.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:49, 26 December 2018 (UTC)

Katmai National Park and Preserve
This [|this map] shows the range of brown bears/grizzly bears (though it only says brown). As you can see grizzly bears can be found in Katmai National Park and on the peninsula you mentioned. We can use both links. Also, merry Christmas! Tigerdude9 (talk) 02:38, 26 December 2018 (UTC)
 * If it only says brown bears, then you can't very well claim that they're called grizzlies, can you? Alaskans draw a distinction between the two, even though they're conspecific, and smaller "grizzly bears" are found in portions of Alaska nearer Canada, not out on the Alaska Peninsula, where the really big bears are called brown bears. See Alaska Peninsula brown bear. Size is the prime distinction.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:48, 26 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Well no I can't, and size is hatd to tell, but what about the photo below (check the details before you reply)?

Tigerdude9 (talk) 03:54, 26 December 2018 (UTC)
 * If it was taken at Brooks Falls (and they mostly are) It's an Alaska Peninsula brown bear. They're huge and brown and near the coast, not merely large and silvered and inland. For some reason some editors are bothered by the inconsistency in naming for Ursus arctos horribilis and feel they must make it consistent, regardless of common usage. Wikipedia reflects the messy actual usage. Alaskans call them all brown bears, especially as you go west.  Acroterion   (talk)   04:06, 26 December 2018 (UTC)
 * It was indeed taken at Brooks Falls. Tigerdude9 (talk) 04:25, 26 December 2018 (UTC)

Rev del needed
Hello! A revision deletion is needed at User talk:AndyBryantMScPhD, please. Specifically, this edit, this edit and this edit should be deleted, as they contain off-Wiki personal identification information. Striker force Talk 15:46, 27 December 2018 (UTC)

Jefferson Davis's Nickname
Hello, you reverted my edit where I added Jefferson Davis's nickname, Jeff, to his Wikipedia page. (Same thing with Alexander Stephens.) Would it instead be okay if I added a little reference box next to his name containing the text, "Occasionally referred to as simply Jeff Davis by contemporaries."? (Again, same thing with Alexander Stephens. [I'd also like to know why you reverted the infobox photograph on Alexander Stephens's page.]) PoliticalBoi (talk) 01:49, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Use the talkpage to make a proposal. Remember that Jefferson Davis is a featured article, so changes should be made with caution and with a consensus on the talkpage. In general, nicknames should not appear in the first sentence except in very unusual circumstances - even Alf Landon is called by his proper name in the lede. See WP:NCBIO for lots more.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:57, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * As for the picture, I have no particular views - the nicknames are the issue. They get messy in a hurry, and their absence is an indication that it might not be accepted practice to add them in all over the place.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:59, 29 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the explanation. PoliticalBoi (talk) 02:13, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Hey!
I noticed that you deleted this user talk page. Just wanted to apologise, I forgot to uncheck the option to leave a talk page message! I've reported to Meta Wiki though to get it globally locked.-- 5 albert square (talk) 02:06, 31 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Hey! No worries, the talkpage message was left by another sock, not by you .  Acroterion   (talk)   02:20, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy New Year
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