User talk:Bongwarrior/Archive 16

Seckman High School
Hi Bongwarrior,

After your temporary protection on this article, the vandalism has started back up again. Though, as I'm writing this, there is only one vandal edit, which was reverted by ClueBot NG. Mayble they'll be more vandalism after you see this message, but it may be worth while to keep an eye on the page. Thanks. 73.96.114.156 (talk) 20:53, 19 August 2016 (UTC)

Also, this IP that you recently blocked is a school IP. Just letting you know this in case if you want to extend and/or change the block that you made. Thanks, again. 73.96.114.156 (talk) 20:59, 19 August 2016 (UTC)


 * Thank you. They are both probably fine as they are for the time being, but I'll keep an eye on them. --Bongwarrior (talk) 02:20, 20 August 2016 (UTC)

request
you mind removing the visibility of both the edits from this guy? Second Skin (talk) 20:52, 9 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Update, he has made an account and is doing it over here as well so it's suggested these edits be hidden as well Second Skin (talk) 20:56, 9 September 2016 (UTC)


 * I think I've gotten them all, good idea. --Bongwarrior (talk) 03:02, 10 September 2016 (UTC)


 * might be a good idea as well to permablock the account too considering it's a vandalism-only account, thank you for your help btw Second Skin (talk) 05:03, 10 September 2016 (UTC)


 * I'd be more inclined to let it go for now, unless this is some sort of ongoing thing. Only a few edits a few days ago. Very bad edits, but they are probably done. The revdel was the important thing. --Bongwarrior (talk) 02:35, 11 September 2016 (UTC)

Deletion
This is his manager, and you deleted content which we are adding. I have done this countless times and you have countless times deleted my articles for my clients. This is the worse service ever. How can some have articles and some have none. This is unprofessionalism. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gimmiethat1000 (talk • contribs) 01:05, 23 September 2016 (UTC)


 * Some are notable. Some aren't. Please post your clients' resumes elsewhere, as that isn't really what this service was designed for. --Bongwarrior (talk) 01:15, 23 September 2016 (UTC)

Unblock request
I would like to request that my account be un-blocked from making edits. Last night, my friend decided to not only sign me up for this, but also make vulgar and unhelpful edits to two pages. I am very sorry for this lapse of conduct, and I hope that this matter can be resolved quickly. He has since been banned from using my computer, as he has done things like this in the past. -iamsetsuna/knowlage-is-life (Yes, it is not spelled correctly, I was not wearing my glasses when I tried to sign up on my own accord) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Knowlage-is-life (talk • contribs) 18:10, 23 September 2016 (UTC)


 * Why do you want control of an account you didn't create and has only vandalized? You are free to use this one to edit, or to create a different account if the misspelling bothers you. --Bongwarrior (talk) 18:48, 23 September 2016 (UTC)

The only reason I would want that account unblocked is because he (my friend) may have used my e-mail address. I'm not sure, and he's refusing to tell me. Sorry for the inconvenience of this whole situation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Knowlage-is-life (talk • contribs) 20:53, 23 September 2016 (UTC)


 * He probably didn't. An email address is optional, and not frequently used by the majority of users. --Bongwarrior (talk) 06:09, 24 September 2016 (UTC)

Rebecca Wilson
Unfortunately her death is confirmed. 220  of  Borg 19:51, 6 October 2016 (UTC)
 * I've added to the article. -- Gestrid (talk) 19:59, 6 October 2016 (UTC)
 * My mistake, thank you for letting me know. --Bongwarrior (talk) 20:08, 6 October 2016 (UTC)
 * No worries, I reverted for the same reasons as you did, then found a source. Regards, 220  of  Borg 20:22, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

About the Article Mumtaz Qadri
The above article was once again defaced by a user with the IP address "92.12.221.94". Thankfully User:Bgwhite reverted the defacement. Considering this IP has defaced the said article NUMEROUS times, even when warned to cease doing so, is it possible to apply a permanent ban on them? --113.203.193.182 (talk) 11:50, 7 October 2016 (UTC)


 * We usually can't do anything indefinite with IPs. I could have blocked them for a few months or so, but I thought indefinite PC protection of the article might be the way to go here, since it seems to be an ongoing problem. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:09, 8 October 2016 (UTC)


 * OK. --113.203.198.94 (talk) 19:05, 8 October 2016 (UTC)

Braxton Hall Page
How would I attain credibility for this person? I have a petition with a significant amount of signatures that would certainly justify his notability.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by TLHPoE (talk • contribs) 16:27, 12 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Please read WP:BIO and see if he meets any of the criteria there. I'm guessing he won't. --Bongwarrior (talk) 21:40, 12 October 2016 (UTC)

Fastest mop in the Wild West
In the time it took me to make this ANI report, you blocked 'em both. Could you please just close that thread? I need to get offline like ten minutes ago. Rivertorch&#39;s Evil Twin (talk) 05:00, 15 October 2016 (UTC)


 * I just happened to stumble across it - thanks for your help. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:01, 15 October 2016 (UTC)

A little help please?
I've been trying to get a movie credited to Robin William's wiki... "The Final Cut" (2004) here's a link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Final_Cut_(2004_film)#References

I'm new here, and would appreciate a little assistance on how to proceed. Thank you! >"<. Lady Jkattz (talk) 00:55, 23 October 2016 (UTC)Lady Jkattz Lady Jkattz (talk) 00:55, 23 October 2016 (UTC)


 * It looks like you'd be best off trying to get support for it on the talk page. For performers with an extensive filmography, it seems to be a common practice to only list the performer's most notable appearances in the person's article, with the complete list at a separate article. --Bongwarrior (talk) 19:04, 25 October 2016 (UTC)

Blocking
You might as well block me for 3RR too! I deserve it. - BilCat (talk) 04:44, 21 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Well, it's no fun if you ask to be blocked. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:46, 21 October 2016 (UTC)


 * I let him bait me into getting angry when I should have just walked away. I do know better, and I won't do it again, but a mutual block would be fair. - BilCat (talk) 04:47, 21 October 2016 (UTC)


 * I didn't see any of that - I saw one editor edit warring against three or four other editors. From what I have seen, you were just maintaining the article. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:52, 21 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Thank you. I have left an apology on the user's talk page, amd I hope it will be accepted in the spirit in which it was given, with sincerity. - BilCat (talk) 05:05, 21 October 2016 (UTC)

The edit warring has continued at American football since the block was lifted. Sigh. I've stayed out of it to this point. - BilCat (talk) 01:25, 23 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Someone else took care of it. We'll see how he responds to block #2 (so far, not too well). --Bongwarrior (talk) 19:07, 25 October 2016 (UTC)

one more thing...
Hi, can you move 25 To Life to 25 to Life? I can't move it because the redirect is in the way, figured I'd ask you since you helped me out earlier. Thank you in advance Second Skin (talk) 09:34, 21 August 2016 (UTC)


 * Sure, it has been moved. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:12, 22 August 2016 (UTC)


 * Also, same problem over here the band Gut, it's written in all caps (like GUT) when there's literally no reason why it should be Second Skin (talk) 07:12, 28 September 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure. You're probably right, but the other language Wikis all use the uppercase title as well. --Bongwarrior (talk) 20:29, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

But according to MOS:TRADE we don't do funny spellings. Gut means nothing, this band name is not a acronym for anything. It's captalized for no reason, the only reason why it is on here is because it's a stylization that a fan made when he created the article. It's same reason why some people spell Kiss like KISS or spell Gwar like GWAR even though by grammar standards, their band name has no valid reason to be all capitalized and the articles for both those bands here on Wikipedia are lowercase as they should be. I don't get why Gut should be any different... Second Skin (talk) 22:34, 20 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Also, there's websites like Discogs and this blog (among others) that just have it as Gut. I don't get why just because the other language counterparts of their article have this same mistake on their article name means that the English Wikipedia should have it as well. Second Skin (talk) 22:37, 20 October 2016 (UTC)


 * I don't disagree with any of that, it just wasn't something that struck me as particularly urgent. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:54, 21 October 2016 (UTC)


 * So can I urge you to take the 20 seconds to the move page? Idk it just bugs me and my whole interest in Wikipedia has always been particularly cleaning up metal bands, so it'd be doing me another big favor from you as you've helped me the last couple of times. ~ Second Skin (talk) 03:55, 24 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Sure, you got it. --Bongwarrior (talk) 19:18, 25 October 2016 (UTC)

Request
Can you semi-protect to persistent disruptive editing Take It Off (Kesha song) and Your Love is My Drug? 123.136.112.166 (talk) 23:47, 25 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Okay. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:36, 26 October 2016 (UTC)

Mumtaz Qadri
The page is no longer under protection, I just wanted to let you know incase you did not know. I thought you said you would put it under permanent protection given that it has been vandalised so many times? --113.203.151.38 (talk) 19:17, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
 * It's currently set at indef pending changes protection, which I think is sufficient. --Bongwarrior (talk) 21:17, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Alright. --113.203.198.171 (talk) 13:24, 2 November 2016 (UTC)

Is this you?
Bishonen &#124; talk 03:32, 7 November 2016 (UTC).


 * It is not. Probably this guy. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:26, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
 * I didn't really think so. Materialscientist blocked. Bishonen &#124; talk 04:38, 7 November 2016 (UTC).

Two-Factor Authentication now available for admins
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A new user right for New Page Patrollers
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Merry, merry!
From the icy Canajian north; to you and yours! FWiW Bzuk (talk) 20:57, 25 December 2016 (UTC)

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Cincinnati Bengals
I apologize for my actions on the Cincinnati Bengals Wikipedia page. They were immature and will not happen again. I did not know that sandbox was available as a way to test Wikipedia's editing powers, so I will use that to test edits from now on. Thank you, I hope you understand. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gills90 (talk • contribs) 16:25, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

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Small Penis Syndrome listed at Redirects for discussion
An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Small Penis Syndrome. Since you had some involvement with the Small Penis Syndrome redirect, you might want to participate in the redirect discussion if you have not already done so. 86.184.151.183 (talk) 09:18, 12 February 2017 (UTC)

Why was there no speedy deletion on the article?
It's an album I've heard about and heard some information about. I just haven't added any citations yet. Why was it instantly deleted, without having a speedy deletion tag/warning? ThanksUncreativeusername (talk) 21:22, 15 February 2017 (UTC)Uncreativeusername


 * See CSD A9. Before deleting, I did some Google searching to see if there is any information out there about the album or the band. There isn't. --Bongwarrior (talk) 21:45, 15 February 2017 (UTC)

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Kinda Aimless
Hello and good day to you. I'm returning to Wikipedia after an decade's long extended absence. I'm having difficulty finding the Community of active users to learn the new changes and etc from as well as finding someone to guide my actions and critic my anti-vandalism activities. Is there some new clubhouse somewhere that I don't know about? Seems like there are a lot of very active users out there but I can't find anywhere that is semi-current or maintained to reach out to truly active users forming a community. I've seen mentions of an IRC channel as well as CVU and the like, but when I look for people that are genuinely active or actually available to mentor, the list of users dries up quickly. I know you probably have better things to do but I was just curious if you'd be able to provide any thoughts or places I can go to get reconnected to the Community. Operator873 CONNECT 08:25, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
 * In the interest of full disclosure, I must also include the fact that I've only been trying to find people for about a week now. Operator873 CONNECT 08:28, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Howdy. I'm probably not the best person to ask. Even when I was more active, I was never super active with stuff like that. If you'd like any advice about your edits so far, or any potential pitfalls to watch out for, I'd be happy to provide that. --Bongwarrior (talk) 21:21, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

Your recent protection
Hi! I was wondering what justified your decision to protect the page at Peter Beter at the ECP level rather than just SEMI? Was it because there were edits from VOAs in addition to IPs? Much appreciate an explanation! Best, « « «  SOME GADGET GEEK  » » » (talk) 01:56, 26 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Several autoconfirmed accounts vandalized the article the last time it was semiprotected, prompting me to move it up to extended. That protection expired, so I went straight to extended protection the second time around. There wasn't anything but IPs the second time, but I thought it would be prudent to keep it at extended. --Bongwarrior (talk) 02:35, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

Help
I made a request for rollback a day ago and no one has reviewed it ;( can you? --Dashy Games  (contribs) 03:40, 28 March 2017 (UTC)


 * I'm not even sure I know what the usual requirements are. I'd rather let one of the regulars there handle it, but good luck with your request. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:36, 28 March 2017 (UTC)

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deletion of pcpartpicker
why does everyone delete my articles when it takes so long ;( - pcpartpicker to me forever Nintendo 64 Gamer (talk) 01:02, 7 April 2017 (UTC)


 * It didn't appear to be a notable company or website - it was just a list of the company's services, and a link - and it seemed vaguely promotional. If you need a copy of the deleted material, I'll be happy to provide it. --Bongwarrior (talk) 01:05, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Demagogue‎
Try to be helpful and nice, and... I think I need electroconvulsive therapy so I can resume my AGF. Cheers 11:31, 13 April 2017 (UTC)

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Your name
Are you an actual bong warrior? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1017:B802:30FF:E873:275B:EB0E:DB03 (talk) 18:20, 29 May 2017 (UTC)
 * I like to think so. --Bongwarrior (talk) 22:47, 29 May 2017 (UTC)

Deleted article
The page William deatley doesn't need to be deleted. A source for the page is www.globedailyonline.com if you would like the public relations department from that magazine can email you the details of William and his impact on Cincinnati. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fuzzy2019 (talk • contribs) 04:13, 30 May 2017 (UTC)

Manuel Noriega
The guy just died i'M IN panama look here's the source edit it accordingly

http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/Muere-Manuel-Antonio-Noriega-Panama-Noticias_0_4705779431.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rennycz (talk • contribs) 05:03, 30 May 2017 (UTC)


 * Hi there, my apologies then. Thank you for taking the time to update the article. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:08, 30 May 2017 (UTC)

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2017 Congressional baseball shooting - "Attack", "Shooting"?
Hey,

Quick question;

When you did the ITN item about the baseball shooting, is there a reason you didn't use the wording discussed on the nominations page (i.e. In Virginia five people are injured and one killed in a shooting targeting Republican members of Congress and staff.)?

The reason I ask is because there was some significant discussion on the article's talk page about whether "attack" or "shooting" was the right right verbiage and consensus seemed to come down on the side of "shooting".

Regards, NickCT (talk) 16:21, 16 June 2017 (UTC)
 * No specific reason, just trying to word it as concisely and non-speculatively as possible. This was both a "shooting" and an "attack", wasn't it? It sounded less clunky when I used "attack", so that's what I went with. --Bongwarrior (talk) 18:05, 16 June 2017 (UTC)


 * re "This was both a "shooting" and an "attack"" - That was my initial reaction when this question was asked on the talk page. This being WP a long discussion then ensued about the exact meaning of "shooting" versus "attack".
 * Anyways, I don't want to rehash that discussion, but the talkpage discussion seemed to reach consensus that "shooting" was the right verbiage.
 * I guess we're now creating a wikilink from the text "attack" in ITN to the text "shootings" in the article title, which may seem a little inconsistent.
 * Anyways.... Mostly a semantics debate. Don't think it's of huge consequence. NickCT (talk) 18:29, 16 June 2017 (UTC)

Instruction (song)
Hi User:Bongwarrior, can you be on the lookout for a genre or genres for Instruction (song) infobox please. The sources I've read indirectly call the song samba and dancehall, to me it sounds like a tech house song with production made to sound like dancehall and samba, thanks.--Theo Mandela (talk) 09:45, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

Delusional Signals
The page Delusional Signals has a source added, please don't delete the article I am still editing. Smj27 (talk) 08:41, 25 June 2017 (UTC)


 * That article is a draft, so it isn't in any immediate danger of being deleted. Snake (Musician) is in article space, however, and it is in danger of being deleted again unless you can demonstrate why this musician is important or significant. The article doesn't currently indicate what makes this musician any more noteworthy than any of the countless other musicians who self-release their music. Notability is the main concern here - there doesn't appear to be any. --Bongwarrior (talk) 01:44, 26 June 2017 (UTC)

Snake (Musician)
Hello I was in the middle of editing a draft of an article and was messaged before I had seven days to include sources. I have barely added one source for my article but you deleted it before I was even finished with my draft. please undelete my article, I was still on my draft. Thanks Smj27 (talk) 08:48, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

Recently blocked sock
Hi, you recently blocked User:Lucaschristianssen for abusing multiple accounts. But I coundlt find his case on SPI page. Would you please give me the link to his case? thanks. — usernamekiran (talk)  18:55, 26 June 2017 (UTC)
 * It's the same as Sockpuppet investigations/Lovesblackchoco, although most of them aren't listed. --Bongwarrior (talk) 19:45, 26 June 2017 (UTC)

Danho page
Why has it to be removed? It's a real artist liek katy, Ed Sheeran etc... I'll even give you links; http://danho.wikia.com/wiki/Home https://open.spotify.com/album/5CIplUGN08bCXmw7UMJi39 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KZiiNj0O6GUladCCvdi6Q https://danhoe.wixsite.com/officialdanho — Preceding unsigned comment added by MrFlamur (talk • contribs) 17:24, 28 June 2017 (UTC)


 * This isn't remotely notable. Move along, and try harder next time. --Bongwarrior (talk) 17:35, 28 June 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – July 2017
News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2017).

Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Happyme22 • Dragons flight
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Zad68

Guideline and policy news
 * The RFC discussion regarding WP:OUTING and WMF essay about paid editing and outing (see more at the ArbCom noticeboard archives) is now archived. Milieus #3 and #4 received support; so did concrete proposal #1.

Technical news
 * Fuzzy search will soon be added to Special:Undelete, allowing administrators to search for deleted page titles with results similar to the search query. You can test this by adding ?fuzzy=1 to the URL, as with Special:Undelete?fuzzy=1. Currently the search only finds pages that exactly match the search term.
 * A new bot will automatically revision delete unused file versions from files in Category:Non-free files with orphaned versions more than 7 days old.

Miscellaneous
 * A newly revamped database report can help identify users who may be eligible to be autopatrolled.
 * A potentially compromised account from 2001–2002 attempted to request resysop. Please practice appropriate account security by using a unique password for Wikipedia, and consider enabling two-factor authentication. Currently around 17% of admins have enabled 2FA, up from 16% in February 2017.
 * Did you know: On 29 June 2017, there were 1,261 administrators on the English Wikipedia – the exact number of administrators as there were ten years ago on 29 June 2007. Since that time, the English Wikipedia has grown from 1.85 million articles to over 5.43 million.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:59, 6 July 2017 (UTC)

John Sykes page
Hello Bongwarrior, thank you for your feedback. As a newly registered editor, I probably need your support on this matter. In my opinion, John Sykes's page needed a few updates and some minor typo fixing. The content additions I made are 100% accurate and I am acting in the page's subject's best interest. I am also aware that further reference is needed to support them on the page. However, magazines like Rock Candy or Young Guitar do not have their monthly issues available online for easy access. One can only read them if they decide to buy the hard copy. I physically have those magazines in my private archive (printed on paper). Kindly advise how I reference such pieces of information, as I strongly believe they enhance the information currently on the page. Thank you Jennafs78 (talk) 23:19, 30 July 2017 (UTC)


 * Hi, this should be what you're looking for. The information doesn't need to be online, it just needs to have been published somewhere. --Bongwarrior (talk) 00:27, 31 July 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – August 2017
News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2017). Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Anarchyte • GeneralizationsAreBad • Cullen328 (first RfA to reach WP:300)
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Cprompt • Rockpocket • Rambo's Revenge • Animum • TexasAndroid • Chuck SMITH • MikeLynch • Crazytales • Ad Orientem

Guideline and policy news
 * Following a series of discussions around new pages patrol, the WMF is helping implement a controlled autoconfirmed article creation trial as a research experiment, similar to the one proposed in 2011. You can learn more about the research plan at meta:Research:Autoconfirmed article creation trial. The exact start date of the experiment has yet to be determined.
 * A new speedy deletion criterion, regarding articles created as a result undisclosed paid editing, is currently being discussed (permalink).
 * An RfC (permalink) is currently open that proposes expanding WP:G13 to include all drafts, even if they weren't submitted through Articles for Creation.

Technical news
 * LoginNotify should soon be deployed to the English Wikipedia. This will notify users when there are suspicious login attempts on their account.
 * The new version of XTools is nearing an official release. This suite of tools includes administrator statistics, an improved edit counter, among other tools that may benefit administrators. You can report issues on Phabricator and provide general feedback at mw:Talk:XTools.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:11, 1 August 2017 (UTC)

Calgary Flames and 2004 Stanley Cup Finals edits
Get off this site, you Deadmonton Coiler fan.

We all know that the Flames won the 2004 Stanley Cup. In the 3rd period of Game 6, the puck went in off Martin Gelinas' skate to put the Flames up 3-2. That stood as the Cup-winning goal.

Stop pretending you know hockey, Bongwarrior.

~JayBfive

JayBFive (talk) 00:45, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

User:Dave Schmedrick
Would you mind removing this user's talkpage access? Thanks. 2601:1C0:104:B75E:E561:C239:FFE7:A689 (talk) 18:45, 11 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Okay. --Bongwarrior (talk) 18:49, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

User:(TIB828LTIB829JTIB830DTIB831BTIB832Z)
If someone doesn't get to it before you do, could you please block this user? Thanks. 2601:1C0:10E:761B:3C54:CB88:7AA1:A07C (talk) 09:45, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Taken care of. 2601:1C0:10E:ACBB:952A:B885:17BA:B096 (talk) 10:18, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

User talk:RonaldAWS
You may wish to revoke talk page access as well.--Cahk (talk) 18:05, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

James Maslow
James wants an updated photo on his wikipedia page, not to mention one that is more flattering.The one that is there now is old and outdated.Winterschild11 (talk) 07:01, 26 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Articles about living persons must use free images. The images that are being added appear to be random pictures pulled off the internet. There's nothing wrong with wanting a newer image, but only a freely licensed picture will do. --Bongwarrior (talk) 07:48, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

IP Autoblock
Strangest thing happened - I tried to edit Chris Sherwin this morning using my iPad and a message popped up saying I was unable to edit pages on WP due to an autoblock affecting my IP address. The autoblock of my IP address was used by user Bmillz as a vandalism-only account. Block ID #7766302. I was using my AT&T service on the iPad and was not logged in to the ADSL based wireless internet here at the ranch. I am in a rural area and I can't imagine any vandals being out here using the same IP address as my iPad but I guess it's possible. I'm clueless about how that stuff works. Can you look into this for me, please? Thanks in advance...Atsme 📞📧 11:14, 27 August 2017 (UTC)
 * I've removed the autoblock, so you should be good to go. I have only a tenuous grasp of the technological processes involved, so I won't try to explain it, but WP:Autoblock gives a good overview. I am sorry for the inconvenience. --Bongwarrior (talk) 20:06, 27 August 2017 (UTC)

IP 2600:387:2:805:0:0:0:73
Hi Bongwarrior. I think is back as. IP made the same edit as the other IPs to the archives of RickinBaltimore. -- Marchjuly (talk) 10:03, 29 August 2017 (UTC)
 * IP 2600:387:2:805:0:0:0:C3 is probbly the same person as well. -- Marchjuly (talk) 11:22, 29 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks for letting me know - this latest bout appears to be fairly isolated, so I'm going to let it go. --Bongwarrior (talk) 18:39, 29 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Understand. Thanks for taking a look. -- Marchjuly (talk) 21:33, 29 August 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – September 2017
News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2017). Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Nakon • Scott
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Sverdrup • Thespian • Elockid • James086 • Ffirehorse • Celestianpower • Boing! said Zebedee

Guideline and policy news
 * ACTRIAL, a research experiment that restricts article creation to autoconfirmed users, will begin on September 7. It will run for six months. You can learn more about the research specifics at meta:Research:Autoconfirmed article creation trial, while Wikipedia talk:Autoconfirmed article creation trial is probably the best venue for general discussion.
 * Following an RfC, WP:G13 speedy deletion criterion now applies to any page in the draftspace that has not been edited in six months. There is a bot-generated report, updated daily, to help identify potentially qualifying drafts that have not been submitted through articles for creation.

Technical news
 * You will now get a notification when someone tries to log in to your account and fails. If they try from a device that has logged into your account before, you will be notified after five failed attempts. You can also set in your preferences to get an email when someone logs in to your account from a new device or IP address, which may be encouraged for admins and accounts with sensitive permissions.
 * Syntax highlighting is now available as a beta feature (more info). This may assist administrators and template editors when dealing with intricate syntax of high-risk templates and system messages.
 * In your notification preferences, you can now block specific users from pinging you. This functionality will soon be available for Special:EmailUser as well.

Arbitration
 * Applications for CheckUser and Oversight are being accepted by the Arbitration Committee until September 12. Community discussion of the candidates will begin on September 18.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:35, 1 September 2017 (UTC)

Disruptive IP
39.115.84.173 is now back as 14.38.169.187... until I blocked 'em. Is there some pre-existing SPI or known master for this case? Thanks, GABgab 04:46, 2 September 2017 (UTC)


 * I don't know anything, this is the first I've seen of this. Probably not a newcomer though. --Bongwarrior (talk) 04:50, 2 September 2017 (UTC)

Your assistance, please
I have very limited experience with CU and was wondering if you could help. I suspect Mukogodo and 106.181.214.85 the IP vandal you just blocked may be one in the same. Atsme 📞📧 22:54, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
 * That is extremely doubtful. The IPs that I have been blocking have been randomly reverting lots of edits. I don't think there is any connection. --Bongwarrior (talk) 23:21, 1 October 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – October 2017
News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2017). Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Boing! said Zebedee • Ansh666 • Ad Orientem
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Tonywalton • AmiDaniel • Silence • BanyanTree • Magioladitis • Vanamonde93 • Mr.Z-man • Jdavidb • Jakec • Ram-Man • Yelyos • Kurt Shaped Box

Guideline and policy news
 * Following a successful proposal to create it, a new user right called "edit filter helper" is now assignable and revocable by administrators. The right allows non-administrators to view the details of private edit filters, but not to edit them.
 * Following a discussion about mass-application of ECP and how the need for logging and other details of an evolving consensus may have been missed by some administrators, a rough guide to extended confirmed protection has been written. This information page describes how the extended-confirmed aspects of the protection policy are currently being applied by administrators.

Technical news
 * You can now search for IP ranges at Special:Contributions. Some log pages and Special:DeletedContributions are not yet supported. Wildcards (e.g. 192.168.0.*) are also not supported, but the popular contribsrange gadget will continue to work.

Arbitration
 * Community consultation on the 2017 candidates for CheckUser and Oversight has concluded. The Arbitration Committee will appoint successful candidates by October 11.
 * A request for comment is open regarding the structure, rules, and procedures of the December 2017 Arbitration Committee election, and how to resolve any issues not covered by existing rules.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:23, 2 October 2017 (UTC)

What are you talking about vandalism? I am a Molloy College student and I am writing a paper tonight.
Kindly put the article back if you don't mind.

My professor told me to create a new google account for the course I am taking at Molloy.

I am authorized by my teacher.

If you want his name and number please text: [redacted]@gmail.com

Sincerely, CarolAnn69.122.166.166 (talk) 01:29, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Halloween cheer!


Happy Halloween!

Hello Bongwarrior: Thanks for all of your contributions to improve Wikipedia, and have a happy and enjoyable Halloween!   –  North America1000 15:32, 25 October 2017 (UTC) Send Halloween cheer by adding {{subst:Happy Halloween}} to user talk pages with a friendly message.

Metallica
Thats okay you change they are before Metallica Dethsix (talk) 19:46, 25 October 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – November 2017
News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2017). Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Longhair • Megalibrarygirl • TonyBallioni • Vanamonde93
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Allen3 • Eluchil404 • Arthur Rubin • Bencherlite

Technical news
 * The Wikimedia Foundation's Anti-Harassment Tools team is creating an "Interaction Timeline" tool that intends to assist administrators in resolving user conduct disputes. Feedback on the concept may be posted on the talk page.
 * A new function is now available to edit filter managers that will make it easier to look for multiple strings containing spoofed text.

Arbitration
 * Eligible editors will be invited to submit candidate statements for the 2017 Arbitration Committee Elections starting on November 12 until November 21. Voting will begin on November 27 and last until December 10.
 * Following a request for comment,, and  will serve as the Electoral Commission for the 2017 ArbCom Elections.

Obituaries
 * The Wikipedia community has recently learned that (William Allen Peckham) passed away on December 30, 2016, the same day as . Allen began editing in 2005 and became an administrator that same year.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:49, 2 November 2017 (UTC)

Ed Henry
Thank you for editing and locking Ed Henrys profile. His kids do not deserve this Milam77 (talk) 03:25, 11 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Another admin, User:Malcolmxl5, was there before me, and did the protection and most/all of the cleanup. I just made a few small edits after that. But the page should be okay for the time being. --Bongwarrior (talk) 03:33, 11 November 2017 (UTC)

I really do appreciate all the work. His kids do not deserve any of this. Milam77 (talk) 03:43, 11 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Of course, happy to help. --Bongwarrior (talk) 03:46, 11 November 2017 (UTC)

This is going to go on all night...bless it Milam77 (talk) 04:05, 11 November 2017 (UTC)

Douchebag article
Did you mean to set full protection on this article indefinitely?  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:53, 27 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Yes. Before that, it was fully protected for about two and then one years, and then off and on for a few years before that. Since this is a just a disambiguation page, I was more liberal with the length than I would ordinarily be. Extended confirmed protection hasn't been used there yet, so that will probably be worth a look at some point. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:47, 27 November 2017 (UTC)

User:Coolalgol
You may want to disable talk page access here also. -- Longhair\talk 06:19, 27 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Okay. --Bongwarrior (talk) 06:20, 27 November 2017 (UTC)

Chia Pets Indefinite Protection
Hello,

I see you have semi-protected the page for Chia Pets. I am aware this page was under persistent sock-puppetry, but this occurred in June 2016. Now that Wave 18 is out for the Chia pets, more edits and work should be added to further document the new products. I ask that you consider removing the protection set, as a years and a half is more then enough time to keep a page locked to users unconfirmed. (I was the first edit in 5 months). Thank you for your time and contact me if you have any questions.

WizardNinjaPirate (talk) 18:59, 5 December 2017 (UTC)


 * I'd like to, but I don't think it would be a good idea. The problems there have been ongoing, and the user is still active. The disruption continued after a three-year semiprotection, a one-year semiprotection, and five other shorter protections. It's a worthwhile suggestion, and I'm often willing to try unprotection on something I've indefinitely protected, but I don't think it would work there and would just end up being re-protected. --Bongwarrior (talk) 05:23, 6 December 2017 (UTC)

I get it, thanks for looking into it though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WizardNinjaPirate (talk • contribs) 12:31, 6 December 2017 (UTC)