User talk:Favonian/Archive 56

Just to keep you informed
I was intrigued by multiple new users attempting to put in unsourced info in the article Ex-Muslims since last two weeks or so; hence I googled more. It seems Ex-Muslim awareness month is being celebrated on social media this December. May be this information will help you to protect the article again if needed. I hope this info helps your administrative support. Thanks and Rgds &#32;Bookku   (talk) 17:09, 20 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, ! I'll try to keep an eye on the article while at the same time searching for an awareness insert appropriate time unit that fits me. Favonian (talk) 17:37, 20 December 2022 (UTC)

Sock disruption
On that article an obvious IP sock of is trying to remove the view of Albanian origin, sth that was done by other confirmed socks of Deucalionite before the article got semi-protected. Can you take a look and tell which is the right way to go on this issue? Ktrimi991 (talk) 19:28, 21 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Looks like a colleague took care of it. Protecting the article is definitely an option if they come back. Favonian (talk) 19:47, 21 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Indeed, I have the impression they will return with a new sock very soon. I will post here again if needed. Thanks. Ktrimi991 (talk) 19:51, 21 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Another sock . Ktrimi991 (talk) 18:36, 22 December 2022 (UTC)
 * No worries, solved by User:C.Fred. Ktrimi991 (talk) 18:57, 22 December 2022 (UTC)

Shannon Article.
You blocked me for inserting a correct reference when another editor kept inserting an incorrect reference. They're still doing it. What do you suggest I do? They put in text that is not supported by the reference. I've given a screenshot of the page from the reference. They ignore it. So now what? And in parallel, they're mass deleting new references on the British Isles page and not engaging on the talk page. So I presume that's ok by you? Twasonasummersmorn (talk) 15:07, 29 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I did not block you for inserting a correct reference when another editor kept inserting an incorrect reference, but for edit warring. The path to follow is described in WP:Dispute resolution, with talk page discussion being the first step. When, as in this case, other editors seem to mostly disagree with you, it's going to be up-hill. Meanwhile, you managed to get yourself blocked again, this time for personal attacks. Another wrong approach. Favonian (talk) 15:28, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

194.230.144.66
If I understand the partial block correctly, then you might want to add the article Rafał Gaweł to the partial block on 193.230.144.0/20 for on a BLP that removed properly sourced content. Boud (talk) 18:27, 29 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Bad enough that I decided to revdel it. It usually takes repeated disruption of a page to make it worthwhile to (partially) block the IP (range) or protect the file, so I'll just monitor the situation for now. Favonian (talk) 18:36, 29 December 2022 (UTC)
 * OK. I also reverted just now, but that's defamatory in a weaker sort of way, claiming (without a source) a stronger truth level of the paragraph that follows (and a different date) than is actually given in the existing sources, so I wouldn't expect a revdel to be justified in this case. Boud (talk) 18:48, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy new era
Bishzilla and all her socks wish you a happy new Jurassic era!  bishzilla  ROA R R! !   pocket 16:56, 31 December 2022 (UTC).
 * Thanks,, and the same to you! We dinosaurs stick together. Favonian (talk) 17:21, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Wilfried Zaha
Hello, again! Thank you. I have reported to EW noticeboard (ANI is a nightmare as far as I am concerned). Happy new year. Eagleash (talk) 16:03, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Favonian!


Happy New Year! Favonian, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

— Moops  ⋠ T ⋡ 20:40, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

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2406:3003:2000:43fa::/64
2406:3003:2000:43fa::/64 is continuing vandalizing linguistic articles. Perhaps he/she should be blocked entirely? Burzuchius (talk) 10:30, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Now blocked site-wide for a month. Favonian (talk) 16:51, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you. Burzuchius (talk) 16:54, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

Margrethe II
The constitutional source makes clear that the limited powers of the Queen do not imply changing namens and identities of her offspring. This means that the general danish name law applies. The right to a name and identity is protected by international law. If there is no doubt in Danish and international law about the right of the Queen to do what she did, please add sources on this. I could nowhere find a source supporting the legal right of the Queen to take the measures she took. Best regards, Gust. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:A212:2881:CA80:B555:AFA4:FA2A:678A (talk) 17:59, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
 * This is exactly the definition of original research, which is not allowed on Wikipedia. Unless you can find reliable sources that describe Margrethe's actions as unconstitutional, you cannot make such claims in the article. The burden is entirely on you. Favonian (talk) 18:02, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Can you provide me (and the legal world) with one source underpinning the right of the Queen to take away names and titles of her offspring? Nowhere I could find such a source. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:A212:2881:CA80:DCD8:46A8:D5:5B38 (talk) 19:07, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Neither of us has to or should prove anything. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and we only report what reliable, independent sources have to say. Favonian (talk) 20:28, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Anything you can do?
The harassment on HistoryofIran's talk page is starting to get ridiculous. Is there anything that can be done? --Kansas Bear (talk) 19:38, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
 * What little I can: one IP blocked and the talk page protected for a week. Favonian (talk) 20:26, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Ok. Thanks Favonian. Stay safe. --Kansas Bear (talk) 20:53, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Trolling at Dirlewanger Brigade
Hi, the anon IP 46.96.131.228 keeps adding Wagner Group to "see also" of Dirlewanger Brigade disruptively. Can something be down about it? Thanks 118.208.248.135 (talk) 05:50, 15 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ – Blocked 3 days for edit warring. Trolling is not the appropriate term. Favonian (talk) 10:23, 15 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ... and, as they failed to take the hint, 46.96.128.0/17 is now blocked for a month from editing the page in question. Favonian (talk) 13:13, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

About "my own story time pad"
The ip (86.146.145.235) that requested the protection of that nonexistent page, has created a draft with that name. Bloomingbyungchan (talk) 19:41, 19 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks, . What a roundabout way of doing things. Anyhow, now it's in the hands of the merry people at AfC. Favonian (talk) 19:45, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

I am Alibino and I want a confirmation for a fresh start.
I have been making good edits for 1 year now and I want to get permission to continue editing on Wikipedia. Even blocking me for 6 months for a Standard offer will work too. Please let me get a fresh start. Sadbunny3 (talk) 16:55, 19 January 2023 (UTC)
 * ... and blocked again. Favonian (talk) 19:47, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

IP
I know this is a long time ago, but I don't suppose you know who this is?--Bbb23 (talk) 14:35, 21 January 2023 (UTC)
 * I can only trace it as far as this SPA. Really seems to have it in for you. Favonian (talk) 17:19, 21 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Ah, good enough, I believe that's Architect 134. I've blocked the IP for another year. Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 18:27, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

Disruptive user is back at S.L. Benfica (handball) and other handball articles
is back to disrupt Wikipedia by adding unsourced information to articles and edit war. SLBedit (talk) 20:25, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

Sockpuppet investigations/122.52.84.177
The case is closed but I noticed both edited User:Forever0616/home, an account with similar edits (Special:Contributions/Forever0616), and there is a blocked account Special:Contributions/Navajcmer that seems to be related - both accounts have the KFC logo on their user page and one of the IPs makes a request for protection of KFC, and the other IP has edited Philip III of France as have both accounts. Can the case be reopened, or should this be a new case on the same page, or a new SPI page for the blocked account? Peter James (talk) 15:55, 31 January 2023 (UTC)
 * I've blocked Forever0616 per WP:DUCK. I don't think a formal SPI is necessary, but if it were, it could start as a new case on the existing page with a request to the clerk that it be renamed in honor of the oldest, named account (Navajcmer). Favonian (talk) 20:02, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Your edits at Daniel Day Lewis
I've noticed your edits over 10 years at Daniel Day Lewis. Would you be interested in improving the article towards FAC since it is already at GA-level; I'm thinking that two people doing a new set of copy edits would make things move faster. If it goes well then maybe a co-nomination for FAC if you find it interesting? ErnestKrause (talk) 15:57, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

A goat for you!
This goat clearly adores you. Look at it's little face.

11:38, 2 February 2023 (UTC) 
 * Thank, ! This non-job does have surprising rewards. Favonian (talk) 11:40, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Your non-work is appreciated 😉  11:42, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

A friend for your other goat. 18:30, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Édouard Stern and WP:BKFIP
Thanks for your help locking Deborah Scaling Kiley. The same problem now at Édouard Stern. They seem to be IP hopping with SPAs to remove every occurrence of "famously" across Wikipedia. These two happened to be on my watchlist, surely many more going unnoticed. -- Green  C  13:51, 3 February 2023 (UTC)
 * The Kiley article protected; the Stern one soon to follow. Favonian (talk) 17:18, 3 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Special:Diff/1137647278/1137848449 -- Green  C  00:21, 7 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Yup. Favonian (talk) 06:30, 7 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Special:Diff/1137898387/1137981839 - mobile IPs -- Green  C  15:15, 7 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Keep 'em coming! Favonian (talk) 16:12, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

About a block
Hi Favonian,

About this block: first, thanks. Second, FWIW, this is Sockpuppet_investigations/Xayahrainie43. Third, this is clearly also X43. They've only made one edit from that IP today, but if you check the associated /28 you'll see that it's quite stable; in particular, every single edit ever made from that /28 range is the same person, and that goes back just over 5 years. Is it possible to give it a longer-term block?

Thanks, JBL (talk) 18:39, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Good sleuthing! I knew there was something familiar about this 12-worshipping IP. The /28 range won't bother us for the next year, and if the new IPv6 range turns out to be non-ephemeral, it'll get the same treatment. Favonian (talk) 18:52, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you! --JBL (talk) 18:59, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
 * The IPv6 range has now been blocked – long and wide. Favonian (talk) 16:15, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

May I request a little help?
I may have the wrong end of the stick, but made an edit to the short description of Legality of Holocaust denial from "Laws against Holocaust denial" to "none" as it seems to qualify under WP:SDNONE. I was reverted with the default summary (rude) and per WP:BRD started a discussion on the talk to resolve the dispute, and also started a discussion on User:Beyond My Ken's talk about the lack of summary (treating it like common vandalism). Things rapidly went from bad to worse and I am now "banned" from their talk page(?) and they've slammed the door on discussion of the short description.

I'm more than willing to accept being wrong if that's the case, but currently I can't even discuss it with the other editor. Not randomly picking on you; recent interaction + you've edited Short description = you're it!. 06:31, 8 February 2023 (UTC)


 * In my opinion, you're right regarding WP:SDNONE, but I recommend that you not pursue the matter further. The short description is unnecessary, but not harmful in any way, and the subject matter of the article in question tends to cause knee-jerk reactions from involved editors. In this case, this led to "civility issues". Wikipedia has policies regarding those, but trying to enforce them inevitably leads to The Drama Board – rarely a pleasant or fulfilling experience. Favonian (talk) 11:08, 8 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I will take you advice since drama is something I actively avoid, but giving way to bullies is not something I support or enjoy. Nice to know my interpretation of SDNONE isn't obviously off though; I do try 😁  14:36, 8 February 2023 (UTC)

IP SOCK
Hi. Forgive my taking the short route but a user you blocked appears to be acting as a sockpuppet. A new IP has returned to the same page and made an identical edit with summary to that which was made by the user you (and others) have blocked. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1139819194&oldid=1139314322&title=Binding_of_Isaac NEDOCHAN (talk) 01:07, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * I would concur that the selection of pages that they are editing indisputably matches the pattern of editing of the previous IP disruption on the same pages. The roving IP user at "2a04:4a43" has generated a prolific number of ANI cases. Iskandar323 (talk) 10:02, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Based on the evidence presented, I've blocked 2a04:4a43:4000::/36 from editing Binding of Isaac for 6 months. Favonian (talk) 11:53, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks for taking a look. NEDOCHAN (talk) 11:58, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * The editor appears also to have opened a named account https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Whowantsbeef NEDOCHAN (talk) 12:43, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Are you sure it's the same? Looks less convincing to me. Likewise, this edit summary of yours in a recent revert of an account created in 2015 would require better evidence than just the fact that they disagree with you. Favonian (talk) 16:33, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Yes. Very sure, as their recent edits make clear. It's a long term sock going back a long time, as was clear from the links posted above by Iskandar. Re the edit summary above, I was referring to the previous edit.NEDOCHAN (talk) 18:22, 19 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Compare user name with this confirmed sock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/Whodatttt/Archive NEDOCHAN (talk) 18:29, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

All editors above have edited this page with almost identical summaries.https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Theories_about_Alexander_the_Great_in_the_Quran&action=history would be a strange coincidence... NEDOCHAN (talk) 18:35, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * The link above the Alexander the Great article history shows the disruption clearly. Obviously a hugely disruptive editor but one it seems I can't do much about NEDOCHAN (talk) 18:46, 19 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Quite a saga. For the sake of coming generations of admins, you should file a new report at Sockpuppet investigations/Whodatttt. It's a bit bureaucratic, but it makes it a lot easier to report future incidents, of which I'm sure there'll be plenty. Regrettably, requesting a CheckUser investigation won't be relevant as the previous report is too old. Favonian (talk) 19:10, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks
Hi Favonian. I would just like to thank you for swiftly dealing with Kamen rider dragon knight1111's vandalism and attacks against me. Thanks very much for the help, Schminnte (talk • contribs) 21:36, 19 February 2023 (UTC)
 * My pleasure, . Pretty sure they'll be back for more. Favonian (talk) 21:39, 19 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I do hope not. I'll be sure to keep an eye out but that might not be necessary: seeing their editing patterns they might come to me first! Schminnte (talk • contribs) 21:42, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

Your block of 2a01:c23:84ce:fe00::/64
Just so you know, they've found a new range.  –Skywatcher68 (talk) 22:20, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Already blocked. Favonian (talk) 07:03, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

Vandalism
Dear, the things I added to piles article of wikipedia are based on my common sense. If someone knows about these things, he will get benefit from that. Even a doctor or lawyer may benefit from it. In India there are many cases of sexual harassment. I am an Indian and myself a victim of sexual harassment. I request you to keep the changes done in the hemorrhoids article by me. Ajay Sahay (talk) 12:49, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
 * You have not been accused of "vandalism", but verifiability is a core policy of Wikipedia. In particular, for medical topics you should acquaint yourself with Identifying reliable sources (medicine). Favonian (talk) 12:57, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

Blocked in the past?
Hi, sorry I realize this is old, but I accidentally found out that I have been blocked for contributions. Admittedly I don't have much to contribute, but I want to preserve the integrity of Wikipedia. Can you tell me, was my account hijacked? Lunchy306 (talk) 06:45, 22 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I have no idea what you're talking about, but when an account makes its first edit 2 years and 3 months after creation, one becomes suspicious. Favonian (talk) 13:05, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

4th child Dana
I do not understand why you keep editing the addition of 4 th child Dana. What do u need to convince wiki of this truth?? 66.61.102.158 (talk) 20:16, 5 March 2023 (UTC)
 * You've repeatedly failed to provide a reliable source for your claim. Favonian (talk) 20:18, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

What do u need? A photo? A written document proclaiming this truth?? 66.61.102.158 (talk) 20:24, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

Do u need the actual person to affirm this truth? 66.61.102.158 (talk) 20:26, 5 March 2023 (UTC)


 * You should have read the explanation at reliable sources. It's not the first time you been thus advised. Instead, you chose to resume the activity for which you've been blocked in the past, both as and as your current IP. Now you're blocked again. Favonian (talk) 21:09, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

Luhansk People's Republic
Hey, Mr. Favonian. I'd like to favour you something. I can't see an area section in the infobox. All i can see here is the "occupied country", "occupying power", "breakaway state", "disputed republic of Russia", "Entity established", "Eastern Ukraine offensive", "Annexation by Russia", "Administrative centre", "Government" and "Population" sections on the infobox and simply nothing else. I'd easily be able to put the area section on there if i were an admin user. But as an anonymous, i would have to log in for an account, do as much edits as i can and wait until it's time. Other than that, the size of the Luhansk People's Republic is 8,377 sq km to 26,684 sq km. Can you add the area section there? 2601:280:4F81:4490:F413:8A17:63EE:2C52 (talk) 07:46, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
 * You already (correctly) brought up this question at Talk:Luhansk People's Republic. If you can provide a reliable source for the information, I'm sure the edit request will implemented. Favonian (talk) 09:33, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

Reversions of my edits on Rishi Sunak
Hello Favonian, I've not done much editing for some time due to neck pain but found a very good source on 'levelling up' which contains 2 WP:RS and a video. It's possible I've misremembered the rules or new ones have appeared but the edits are being continuously reverted by an apparently experienced editor as 'trash' or 'obvious POV' without discussion. He's aware I'm not pleased. Regards and thanks in advance JRPG (talk) 12:11, 14 March 2023 (UTC)
 * The main rule here is WP:BRD. As your addition was challenged, Talk:Rishi Sunak is the place to go. Favonian (talk) 13:22, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

Your block of Rlukebeatsqwueh
Duck!  –Skywatcher68 (talk) 15:41, 14 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Already bagged by another fowler. Favonian (talk) 16:00, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

Siege of Ankara
Would you consider protecting the Siege of Ankara article? An IP keeps removing/changing referenced information. --Kansas Bear (talk) 13:23, 19 March 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ with a block on top. Favonian (talk) 13:30, 19 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you sir.--Kansas Bear (talk) 13:44, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

User:Dopenguins
There's a new sock here User:HappyGannet. Theroadislong (talk) 15:56, 25 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you, ! Looks like this week's theme in Sockland is ornithological. Favonian (talk) 15:59, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Amritpal Singh (activist)
Hi Favonian, thanks for moving Amritpal Singh (activist). Can you retain the protection settings of the page for the redirect because it is liable to be "vandalised" the same way as the main page? -- Kautilya3 (talk) 12:19, 27 March 2023 (UTC)
 * I've semi-protected the redirect indefinitely, hoping it's sufficient. Favonian (talk) 14:14, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

Siege of Ankara, again.
It appears that IP waited until the protection expired to change referenced information, again. --Kansas Bear (talk) 17:03, 27 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Article protected and IP range blocked. Business as usual. Favonian (talk) 17:08, 27 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you sir.--Kansas Bear (talk) 17:09, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of User:83.98.229.185
I recently recieved a message on my talk page notifying me as to the speedy deletion of User:83.98.229.185. I don't remember what i added to tat page but i'm sure it would have been appropiate. This cannot be considered vandalism because this is not someone else's page. It is my own.

I think i may have added something about a school, i was trying to clarify that it was a school, and that was the reason for so many vandalizing edits.

Could you please remind me what i added to said page? DonkeyMan32 (talk) 07:13, 28 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Ln. 1
 * - tat
 * + that DonkeyMan32 (talk) 07:13, 28 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Question moot. Favonian (talk) 13:24, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Humptydumpy
Thanks for blocking this user. Looks like he/she has multiple accounts - see Sockpuppet investigations/Ashtonhodge556. More than one of them has also uploaded BLP violating material at Wikimedia Commons. 10mmsocket (talk) 16:14, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Blocks all around. Favonian (talk) 16:20, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for speedy attention. 10mmsocket (talk) 16:21, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Another one for your attention?
If you're still active can you take a look at WP:RPP regarding Winnipeg Police Service? An editor was warring on that article, so came to Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Law Enforcement‎‎ for support, only got one replay (from me) that he didn't like, so he carried on editing anyway. "I don't like the answer" really isn't a reason to bypass consensus - especially when you yourself ask for it. Besides, he's now past 3RR so either he needs sorting or the article needs to be protected. Happy to take to ANI or 3RRN if you think it more appropriate. 10mmsocket (talk) 18:51, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Looks like a content dispute going off the rails. Not sure whether your adversary has crossed 3RR. The second time around they performed a bit-by-bit removal of text, the combined result of which appears to be a partial revert.
 * News flash: Well, doesn't matter. The article is now fully protected. Favonian (talk) 19:06, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Groundhog Day
I found this edit summary interesting. I already knew of another user that was highly obsessed with this article two years back, but you mean to tell me we have two svwiki long term sock-abusers obsessing over plot details in the same article? Interesting. EstrellaSuecia (talk) 00:35, 29 March 2023 (UTC)
 * The thought has crossed my mind, also because socks of both have displayed an unrequited love for philosophical topics, cmp. this old discussion. To establish the connection properly would require the magic reserved for CheckUsers, but the latest confirmed sighting of the Elder Sock is a couple of years old and thus stale. Favonian (talk) 17:05, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

your response to protection level request for Reagan
can you be more specific about the issues with decreasing the protection level with this article? Jaydenwithay (talk) 13:41, 30 March 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Operation Wikinger
You protected this page in November 2020 due to a three-day outbreak of vandalism that required oversight actions. The article is unprotected. Do you believe that protection of the talk page is still warranted? 67.180.143.89 (talk) 16:10, 2 April 2023 (UTC)
 * The eponymous pest is still active, but the only way to find out is by unprotecting the page. At the first recurrence of moronic activity, protection will be back. Favonian (talk) 16:16, 2 April 2023 (UTC)

thanks
Hi, thanks for stepping in to sort out the mess. Dr. Vogel (talk) 19:57, 13 April 2023 (UTC)
 * No problem! Minor mess by Wikipedia standards. Favonian (talk) 19:57, 13 April 2023 (UTC)

Refspam
Regarding, that author has been at it for over 5 years. I just nuked about 50 more of them, and then found 45 more my first heuristic didn't catch. sigh DMacks (talk) 03:14, 17 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks, ! Favonian (talk) 05:46, 17 April 2023 (UTC)

5.29.177.233
The user 5.29.177.233 should be blocked for vandalizing language-related articles. Burzuchius (talk) 19:30, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
 * The IP hasn't edited in two days, and I don't feel qualified to decide whether or not the activity amounts to vandalism. Favonian (talk) 16:58, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Do Penguins is back
User:LunaVick79 sigh. Theroadislong (talk) 19:22, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Are we sure, ? This one is certainly editing some of DP's favorites, but that could be because the articles are all somehow related to One Foot in the Grave, and the actual edits are not the mindless reruns we're used to. Favonian (talk) 20:23, 26 April 2023 (UTC)
 * They have not responded to the suggestion on their talk page yet, time will tell. Theroadislong (talk) 20:25, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Happy Wiki-Birthday!
Hi Favonian,

I'm dropping by to wish you a happy wiki-birthday and to thank you for all you've done to help improve Wikipedia! Wozal (talk) 18:13, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

Yakuza pages
Thank you for blocking the editor on Yakuza (franchise). They're a known vandal who has been doing this exact same thing for going on five years now. Honestly, I'm getting sick of having to deal with their garbage every couple of weeks, and would appreciate if you had any ideas to permanently prevent them from continuing? -- Cyberlink420 (talk) 12:32, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Turns out I was involved earlier, having protected the article back in August 2022. As an experiment, I have imposed pending changes protection for a year. The disruption is long-term, but relatively low frequency, so this remedy might work. If not, it gets upgraded to semi. Favonian (talk) 16:39, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much; I really appreciate it. Would you please put a padlock on these pages as well? This sock has repeatedly hit all of them in his attempts to self-promote. Yakuza (video game) Yakuza 2 Yakuza 3 Yakuza 4 Yakuza 5 Yakuza 0 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life Yakuza: Like a Dragon Yakuza Kiwami Yakuza Kiwami 2 -- Cyberlink420 (talk) 16:40, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ – What a lot of typing! Favonian (talk) 16:57, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Tremendous. This will be a huge help, so thank you again so much for your hard work. (Just a heads-up, looks like Yakuza (video game) was missed. Totally understandable given the number of pages.) -- Cyberlink420 (talk) 17:03, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
 * I'm a disgrace the Brotherhood and will perish in the dungeons of Castle ArbCom. Favonian (talk) 17:06, 5 May 2023 (UTC)

Protecting Dutta
Hi, thanks for move-protecting Dutta. Could you move-protect Talk:Dutta, too? Unfortunately, the user continues with page-move disruption and edit warring despite warnings. Cheers, — kashmīrī  TALK  14:52, 8 May 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ – Favonian (talk) 15:05, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

User_talk:149.62.207.174
FYI, you may want to revoke talkpage access. 73.67.145.30 (talk) 15:41, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Vladimir Putin
You're a very naughty Dane. Bishonen &#124; tålk 19:59, 10 May 2023 (UTC).
 * Or maybe just normal for a Dane. darwin&thinsp;bish 20:02, 10 May 2023 (UTC).
 * Thanks, Bish! There are certain standards to live up to. Favonian (talk) 20:05, 10 May 2023 (UTC)

Why did you block me?
on Terceira Island wikipedia the LGBT which is a hypothesis based on the linked article. Those that kept putting it back up did not bother to comment on the hypothesis even though had stated that 5 times. So unblock me and delete those 561 words on Terceira island 2001:8A0:7A44:3E00:9D17:1912:5AAF:6DE (talk) 15:52, 11 May 2023 (UTC)
 * You kept removing the section, even though several users reverted you. That's known as edit-warring, and I put a stop to it with the mildest sanction available, namely a short block from editing the article. What you must do now is present your case at Talk:Terceira Island. If you cannot persuade others to remove the material, it stays. If you resume edit-warring, you'll be blocked again, this time for a longer time and possibly from all of Wikipedia. Favonian (talk) 16:41, 11 May 2023 (UTC)
 * the linked article says Hypothesis means the article is not a matter of fact  It is not my responsibility to persuade someone when they never once answered about the hypothesis. They should have been the ones to give an answer. In fact you should have warned them to answer the hypothesis part instead of what you did.  Did you follow the link to the Hypothesis article?  If you didn't then this is a failure on your part.  Force them to answer why they used a linked hypothesis?  Block them unless their source is credible and reinstate my editing also you owe me an apology. 85.245.51.206 (talk) 19:52, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

Request for Undeletion Anand_Prakash
This page was deleted in 2020 but similar pages to this having less work in the space are still visible e.g. Saket Modi and Trishneet Arora. The user is not having paid PR at all and his security research has helped save data of billions of users worldwide, which no one has achieved in the cyber security space. His research is https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/8/11179926/facebook-account-security-flaw-bug-bounty-payout - this bug saved billions of accounts which could have been hacked, similarly on Tinder he found a bug that allowed any hacker to take over user account https://gizmodo.com/bug-made-it-possible-to-take-over-tinder-accounts-with-1823238474, similar on Uber he is number #4 whitehat hacker globally and also saved user data https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/04/researcher-finds-bug-that-allows-free-uber-rides/, Recently he saved millions of call records https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/09/iphone-thousands-calls-exposed/, Truecaller bug which allowed any location track on any other user https://thenextweb.com/news/truecallers-guardian-app-fixes-bug-that-let-hackers-secretly-track-your-family, He found another bug which allowed him to compromise LinkedIn https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/indian-hacker-found-bug-that-could-have-led-to-deletion-of-any-linkedin-posts-10451971.html, Also he was mentioned in Forbes 30 under 30 global list https://www.forbes.com/profile/anand-prakash/?sh=224e84541666. —49.207.213.123 (talk) 15:04, 20 May 2023 (UTC) There are other hackers which have lesser credentials than him but are live on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saket_Modi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trishneet_Arora The other two hackers are fake indian hackers and he is a real security researcher. Not sure what was the reason for deletion. Sir, request you to look into this.


 * his full profile with media coverage is here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wga42nkgsr7g7yjgy7udl/Profile-doc.docx?dl=0&rlkey=vqrsn6ci40ntb14vgkiisghm8 with media links. 49.207.213.123 (talk) 07:19, 21 May 2023 (UTC)


 * Your request adds nothing new compared to the version of the article that was deleted following the discussion at Articles for deletion/Anand Prakash (2nd nomination). There was a unanimous consensus that the subject fails to meet the requirements of WP:GNG, and I see no reason to override that decision. Favonian (talk) 11:35, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi Favonian
 * some other references from almost every single credible media covering Anand Prakash. This was deleted in 2020 but the source has articles published in 2023,2022,2021 and all credible media covering his research on Truecaller, Call Recorders, LinkedIn etc. We got to know that the wikipedia page is being targeted for deletion because this wikipedia page is messing up with search results of anandprakash.com website.
 * Have concrete evidence on this and will be forwared to Trust and Safety team at Wikipedia.com. Below articles are like 20 percent and there are hunders of articles on the subject.
 * RECENT ARTICLES WITH LINKS
 * ECONOMIC TIMES
 * https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vulnerabilities-exploits/linkedins-security-bug-discovered-by-ceo-of-indian-cybersecurity-firm/99670131
 * MONEYCONTROL
 * https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/indian-hacker-found-bug-that-could-have-led-to-deletion-of-any-linkedin-posts-10451971.html
 * THE HINDU
 * https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/indian-researcher-spots-security-flaw-linkedin/article66759122.ece
 * INDIATODAY
 * https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/uber-bug-would-have-allowed-users-to-take-free-rides-across-the-world-everything-you-need-to-know-2351412-2023-03-25
 * TECHCRUNCH
 * https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/09/iphone-thousands-calls-exposed/
 * HTTECH
 * https://tech.hindustantimes.com/mobile/news/flaw-in-popular-iphone-app-leaked-thousands-of-call-recordings-report-71615310534900.html
 * THENEXT WEB
 * https://thenextweb.com/news/truecallers-guardian-app-fixes-bug-that-let-hackers-secretly-track-your-family
 * BLEEPING COMPUTER
 * https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iphone-call-recorder-bug-gave-acess-to-other-peoples-conversations/
 * HINDUSTAN TIMES
 * https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/truecallers-guardian-app-had-a-bug-that-could-let-hackers-track-your-family-it-s-been-fixed-now-71615279079076.html
 * THE VERGE
 * https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/8/11179926/facebook-account-security-flaw-bug-bounty-payout
 * ECONOMIC TIMES
 * https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-bounty-hunter-this-22-year-old-flipkart-employee-is-worth-rs-1-3-crore/articleshow/51357926.cms
 * THE GUARDIAN
 * https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/02/meet-the-bughunters-the-hackers-in-india-protecting-your-facebook-profile
 * ZDNET
 * https://www.zdnet.com/article/facebook-fixes-simple-security-flaw-which-let-you-take-over-any-account/
 * GIZMODO
 * https://gizmodo.com/some-guy-figured-out-how-to-hack-into-any-facebook-prof-1763515403
 * TINDER BUG
 * GIZMODO
 * https://gizmodo.com/bug-made-it-possible-to-take-over-tinder-accounts-with-1823238474
 * MONEYCONTROL
 * https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/ethical-hacker-anand-prakash-finds-security-flaw-in-tinder-awarded-rs-4-lakh-2513617.html?classic=true&classic=true
 * GQINDIA
 * https://www.gqindia.com/content/tinder-facebook-anand-prakash-4-lakh
 * THE TELEGRAPH
 * https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/02/21/hackers-could-break-tinder-accounts-just-phone-number/
 * AAJTAK
 * https://www.aajtak.in/technology/mobile/story/tinder-account-takeover-bug-through-account-kit-discovered-by-security-researcher-anand-prakash-ttec-534688-2018-02-21
 * FIRST POST
 * https://www.firstpost.com/india/meet-anand-prakash-one-of-indias-best-known-white-hat-hacker-4336577.html
 * UBER BUG
 * TECHCRUNCH
 * https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/04/researcher-finds-bug-that-allows-free-uber-rides/
 * INDIATIMES
 * https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/bengaluru-guy-found-a-major-security-hole-in-uber-s-app-and-got-rs-4-2-lakh-as-reward-by-uber-375778.html
 * TECHCRUNCH
 * https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/20/uber-third-party-apps-vulnerability/
 * ZDNET
 * https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-book-an-uber-ride-for-free/
 * LIVEMINT
 * https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/uber-paid-an-indian-researcher-rs-4-6-lakh-for-detecting-bug-that-allowed-users-to-take-free-rides-11679745929779.html
 * NDTV
 * https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-researcher-anand-prakash-discovers-uber-bug-gets-rs-4-6-lakh-reward-2101595
 * LIVEMINT
 * https://www.livemint.com/technology/apps/uber-bug-that-allowed-hackers-to-log-into-your-account-fixed-by-indian-rewarded-1568621074881.html
 * HINDUSTAN TIMES
 * https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/indian-researcher-bags-rs-4-6-lakh-award-for-finding-bug-in-uber-story-0SV3HYS92xsi6c3SWf23iO.html
 * AAJTAK
 * https://www.aajtak.in/technology/mobile/story/indian-techie-anand-prakash-found-account-takeover-bug-in-uber-apps-got-reward-ttec-960834-2019-09-13
 * ECONOMIC TIMES
 * https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/features/following-uber-zomato-data-breach-ethical-hacker-anand-prakash-has-the-key-to-avoid-the-next-hackerhive-appsecure/articleshow/61941715.cms
 * https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/indian-ethical-hacker-helps-uber-fix-flaw-in-its-app-that-exposed-user-numbers-email/articleshow/71096117.cms?from=mdr
 * GIZMODO
 * https://www.gizbot.com/social-media/news/a-twitter-bug-allowed-hackers-to-take-control-of-user-accounts-041485.html
 * FRIDAY MAGAZINE
 * https://fridaymagazine.ae/life-culture/my-working-life/how-i-became-an-ethical-hacker-1.2255542
 * Forbes India 30 under 30
 * https://www.forbes.com/profile/anand-prakash/#158ce65a1666
 * CS Monitor:
 * https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Passcode/Security-culture/2016/1003/Hackers-for-good-How-Anand-Prakash-rescued-Facebook
 * THE TELEGRAPH
 * https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/09/12/uber-bug-allowed-hackers-order-cabs-food-account/
 * ​ 49.207.216.181 (talk) 17:07, 24 May 2023 (UTC)
 * few more notable references as per wikipedia's list
 * HUFFPOST
 * https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/interview-this-indian-hacker-has-earned-2-2-crore-by-finding-b_in_5c10807ce4b081d497d644e0
 * https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/an-indian-finds-bug-in-the-uber-system-earns-5000_in_5c108075e4b081d497d644a4
 * https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/bengaluru-techie-rewarded-15000-by-facebook-for-finding-a-bug_n_9414428
 * THEREGISTER
 * https://www.theregister.com/2016/03/08/facebook_patches_beta_site_bug_pays_bounty/
 * THETIMES.CO.UK
 * https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hacked-accounts-sold-onwards-for-1-5bhfnxjfg
 * THE TELEGRAPH
 * https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/09/12/uber-bug-allowed-hackers-order-cabs-food-account/
 * THEINDEPENDENT
 * https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/facebook-hack-bug-let-hackers-into-anyone-s-account-a6918966.html
 * BBC
 * https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india/2016/03/160310_anand_prakash_facebook_hacking_ac
 * THEBUSINESS INSIDER
 * https://www.businessinsider.in/This-hacker-discovered-a-way-break-into-any-Facebook-account/articleshow/51320087.cms
 * THE VERGE
 * https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/8/11179926/facebook-account-security-flaw-bug-bounty-payout 49.207.216.181 (talk) 17:34, 24 May 2023 (UTC)

what is the true definition of June 19
And why do we celebrate it? 172.83.241.194 (talk) 15:27, 26 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi, 172.83.241.194—I'm afraid that Wikipedia is not the place to ask stuff like this, but for further information you can look at Juneteenth to see why. — 3PPYB6 (T / C / L) — 15:28, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry (Addis Ababa)
Hello. Could you please see if this article requires semi-protection? Major POV and sockpuppetry that reflect the political dynamics and ethnic power consolidation issue in the country. A lot of self-published sources that may require further discussion as well. Thank you. Petra0922 (talk) 11:52, 27 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Semi-protected for another year. Eliminating the IPs from the equation should help a bit, but there's potential for a content dispute in need of treatment. Favonian (talk) 12:00, 27 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Agreed. Thank you. Petra0922 (talk) 12:14, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

I am unclear about the harassment charge, can you quote me which section I am guilty of in the harassment page?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Harassment Which part exactly? Your post to me is very vague.

The page says:

What harassment is not

However, some editors seem to give "harassment" a much broader, and inappropriate, meaning encompassing normal and appropriate editing practices such as '''merely editing the same page as another user, or warning another user for disruption or incivility. Such activities are not harassment if done civilly and in good faith.

It is also not harassment to track a user's contributions for policy violations (see above); that is part of what editor contribution histories are for. Editors do not own article content, or their own edits, and any other editor has the right to revert edits as appropriate. Unwarranted resistance to such efforts may be a sign of ownership behavior and lead to sanctions.

Unfounded accusations of harassment are a serious personal attack and dealt with accordingly.

I want to file a complaint against you for attacking me personally and smearing me of harassment. 124.246.125.221 (talk) 15:56, 29 May 2023 (UTC)


 * You failed to read and/or comprehend messages such as the one given with this revert of one of your numerous harangues: Complaints re. user conduct should be brought up at WP:ANI or WP:ARBCOM, not here. This has led to many reverts and one previous protection. The incessant bombardment of the user's talk page is harassment. Complain all you want! Favonian (talk) 16:15, 29 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Well, whad'ya know? One of my colleagues proved less lenient than me. Good riddance to you! Favonian (talk) 16:19, 29 May 2023 (UTC)

Lodi Dynasty In talk :Undue weight given to dynasty
Hi, I see your an admin in Wikipedia to which I am fairly new. In a discussion started by KansasBear by naming me, In Talk page of Lodi Dynasty Undue weight given to dynasty, I have not received any reply, Was wondering how to take this forward in Wiki. Asked you as saw your name in Edits, is this due to arbitration. Sorry for so many questions Fawadlodhi20000 (talk) 17:51, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Both and  answered you, but the "discussion" spiraled into WP:TL;DR territory, so I guess they gave up on you. Favonian (talk) 17:59, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Pretty much. Comments like these didn't help either . Fawadlodhi20000 may even be right, but their tone, as well as the WP:OR (at least initially, I stopped reading halfway) and WP:TL;DR made me stop caring. --HistoryofIran (talk) 18:09, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

My talk page is not the right place for continuing this discussion. Further attempts to do so will be reverted. Favonian (talk) 20:02, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I will respond to you since you pinged me. I have no need to interact with someone that makes comments like the one linked by HistoryofIran. Fawadlodhi20000's only interest in the article is to shove "Afghan" in the Lead sentence, and doing so will prove nothing. It is not done to inform the reader, simply to prove their Afghans. The article will still appear as a two dimensional cut-out of some child's plaything. --Kansas Bear (talk) 21:45, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
 * You know your allegations against me are wrong and baseless. I see your hate, how high you feel you are, "I have no need to interact ...", I was only replying to HistoryofIran at most. My interest is not to shove anything on anyone, If you have quotes from history books, please share them. In fact you show bias, it shows your hate for Afghans Your doing everything possible to stop Afghan dynasty in lead and saying other way round. Am not Afghan by the way, Two dimensional article how, I am replying to your sources and giving more sources. Fawadlodhi20000 (talk) 23:15, 1 June 2023 (UTC)


 * Yes was trying to summarize it for you only, didn't mean to offend you. Fawadlodhi20000 (talk) 20:09, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

Another User:Kfjisee sock?
CU shows a possible (on-the-blocked-range) connection with User talk:เผลอ, and seems to communicate similarly. --jpgordon&#x1d122;&#x1d106;&#x1D110;&#x1d107; 05:15, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Yes, they certainly "communicate similarly" – wonderfully understated term. Their edit to the deleted article, which was created by, hints at a connection with Sockpuppet_investigations/Faster328, but the outcome of that one indicates a "bifurcation" of the sock drawers. What a mess! Favonian (talk) 20:58, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

LTA/BKFIP
Think he may be back with a new IP address,. WCM email 08:43, 8 June 2023 (UTC)


 * To add, I dropped this on your page as you appeared to be the admin who last blocked the editor. This may be an unfortunate coincidence as the IP is part of a range block.  See also  WCM email 09:38, 8 June 2023 (UTC)


 * The IPs look a lot more like another steady customer: WP:LTA/VXFC. Both are based in the UK, but they differ in vitriol level, and the British monarchy is one of VXFC's obsessions. I'm headed out the door, so this is not the right moment to swing the ban hammer, but I'll keep an eye on the talk page. Favonian (talk) 12:08, 8 June 2023 (UTC)
 * OK cool thanks for looking into it. WCM email 12:42, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

For transparency I am neither of those LTAs, just an infrequent visitor trying to help out. Except for public WiFi I can't edit using my mobile phone which uses Three, as 92.40.160.0/19 is blocked, for edits that are nothing to do with me. 109.144.30.130 is my local Tesco (where I am again now, haven't checked my current IP), and 51.219.150.210 is my local Lidl. Neither of which are anywhere near Worcester or Bolton (I'm near Bradford, West Yorkshire), so I'm assuming supermarkets use some centralised IP(s) that throw off gelocations, or possibly just geolocations aren't always accurate anyway. Wee Curry Monster, thank you for processing the edit request. 109.144.26.122 (talk) 08:48, 10 June 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks, 109... Having analyzed your "voice", but without going into details, I think it's safe to say that you are neither of those two pests. This would be the time and place for yet another futile lecture on the benefits of using an account, but the sun is shining, so I'll spare you. Favonian (talk) 09:45, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

Suspected account of Khyan Jewel Cacapit
We have a follow up report of Khyan Jewel Cacapit who posted under History of vehicle registration plates of the Philippines article. Although the foreign language who posted but not in English but in Filipino. Please able to be warned for that Wikipedia account whi communicate their English language only! Please report immediately! Thank you! Jon2guevarra (talk) 22:41, 14 June 2023 (UTC)

Small question
Hi Favonian, are you more interested at this troll? Regards --WikiUser1234945-- (talk) 19:44, 16 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Don't know if I would call it "interested", but I have dealt with this person in the past. Favonian (talk) 20:28, 16 June 2023 (UTC)
 * You can find more information about this troll here (in German). Typical crosswiki-vandalism. Have a nice weekend. --WikiUser1234945-- (talk) 10:15, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the info. What a consummate loser! Favonian (talk) 10:21, 17 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for picking up my slack at RFPP
I was editing on my phone at the time, and my data was moving at a crawl. I wanted to get the pages protected, but didn't have the time to wait for my phone to load all the sections and leave the proper response. I appreciate that you took care of that. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 18:49, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
 * My pleasure! The Happy Janitor, Favonian (talk) 18:51, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

More unsupported title changes
The user whose unsupported title changes you undid earlier is making similar changes elsewhere - Special:MobileDiff/1163209760. Can you please move this back over redir. I’ve seen upwards of 20 academic sources discussing the article subject and never seen this used. <i style="color:#999900">Cambial </i>— <b style="color:#218000">foliar❧</b> 15:38, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ – article is back at the original title. Favonian (talk) 15:44, 3 July 2023 (UTC)