User talk:Nishkid64/Archive 51



Goingoveredge: Sockpuppet of Hkelkar
Nishkid64, I appreciate your efforts in resolving the disruptive account Goingoveredge to stubborn sockpuppeteer Hkekar. I had earlier filed an RFC on Goingoveredge and also expressed concerns on him using sockpuppets here, but could not get proper traction on it. Nevertheless, I'm shocked to see the long list of sockpuppet's of Hkelkar. Is such long list normal? Could there be a group of people organized with same propagandist intentions on Wikipedia? I mean, I fail to understand how a single user can be having so many different accounts. Regards, --Road Ahead  Discuss 16:49, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Perhaps my words failed my message. I don't disagree with your action and in fact appreciate it as I've faced the disruption of "Goingoveredge" (Hkelkar) first hand. What I was curious about is - Is there a group of people in that area or just Hkelkar? After you banned "Goingoveredge" and linked the account with "Hkelkar" it was very easy to find the real identity of this person as there is only one such person with that last name in that institute and in that area. He had earlier commented himself on a few things that are consistent with this person that I found by googling. I am sure you know the real "Hkelkar". What surprised me, however, is that how did he manage so many sockpuppet accounts single-handedly? That made me suspicious if there were several people in that area with Hkelkar and Wikipedia was under an orgranized propaganda attack by them. After reading the discussions on Hkelkar, I doubted if a single person can have so much capability of disruption as Hkelkar sockpuppet list. So I wondered if so many sockpuppet accounts and that huge disruption was normal. If this is not normal than perhaps there is some weight in my suspicion. Just wanted to leverage your admin experience with sockpuppetry on wikipedia. Regards, --Road Ahead  Discuss 21:53, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Yet another sock nest
Starting with User:Herbert, Georgewilliam -- I got 3 of them, but there are probably more. Thanks, NawlinWiki (talk) 21:20, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks! NawlinWiki (talk) 21:38, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Problem
Murat/Hudavendigar is currently removing referenced material here and here and here and here. What are my options if he continues?? --Kansas Bear (talk) 04:16, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

Please block this user
User Antuan10 has a history of uploading useless fan-made images which are quickly orphaned, and carries on doing so despite multiple warnings to stop on talk page. Please block this user. Reqluce (talk) 06:56, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

Alliance High Command talk page
Hi. That moron left that obscene 19MB Grawp graphic on his talk page. It's likely that User:Gilbertese did as well. The helper bot won't let me relist the accounts on the AIV page and I'm no longer an admin or I'd take out the trash myself. Thanks. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 07:33, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

Your fan-club
yeeesh:/ DMacks (talk) 07:54, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

Count me in. BTW, I just used the old rollback key on all of those blocked Grawp accounts. Late on my side of the planet, so I'll talk to ya later. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 08:05, 24 October 2008 (UTC)



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Hagger pages
Please be careful when deleting pages such as ,,H....A....G....G....Ě....R?. The vandal had moved Meowth there - your deletion not only got rid of the useful redirect that should be at Meowth but also eliminated the extensive edit history and talk page discussion. --Philosopher Let us reason together. 08:31, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

Sarsaparilla
You should be able to find some the I.P. address he used in the past in Category:Suspected Wikipedia sockpuppets of Sarsaparilla. However, I've seen what I think amounts to confession (which would also point towards Sarsaparilla, who never showed much interest in hiding his socks) here. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 04:36, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Can you confirm that your check turned up no other apparent Sarsaparilla socks? Because there are some account that people have brought to my attention that are a little iffy.  I don't think there's enough evidence for a checkuser on them, but I'm responding to the editors who have reported them to me, and I'd like to point out the recent checkuser as an additional reason against taking action. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 02:53, 26 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Sarcasticidealist recommended I contact you. Because I am on an email list with the individual who is Sarsaparilla he ended up sending me several emails defending sockpuppetry, including telling me he was getting a new IP. I have emails before and after getting a new IP. I would not be surprised if he had two new IPs! Sarcasticidealist told you a couple I suspected; he did tag one for sure. Two where the user removed Category:Suspected Wikipedia sockpuppets of Sarsaparilla - User:PublicSquare and User:Radical Individualist. I'm convinced the first one is; might be wrong on second. Anyway, tell me how to send you the emails with headers if you think it would help you track down the IP or other info. (I've read at Outing that it is proper to share such personal emails with admins for such purposes.)Carol Moore 00:30, 28 October 2008 (UTC)Carolmooredc

WP:AE
As we've previously discussed, I've put your name forward for a referee panel WP:Arbitration enforcement--Tznkai (talk) 01:04, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Nichalp's comments
Would you like to comment here? Thanks. Fowler&amp;fowler «Talk»  16:48, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Jian Li not Chinese American
Living in a country, even as a permanent resident, does not make you a citizen. Jian Li is a citizen of the People's Republic of China; i.e. he is Chinese. Penser (talk) 22:51, 29 October 2008 (UTC)penser

Zanzibar Revolution
Hi, many thanks for your continued help with some of my attempts at improving articles (and for the support on the Anglo-Zanzibar War FA!). I am trying to get the above article through WP:GA and it has been mentioned that the description of the events during the revolution is lacking. Non of my reliable sources can expand on what is currently there but there maybe something in the New York Times articles which I have cited. As a non-subscriber to their archive I can only access the first paragraph of each article but User:Editorofthewiki mentioned that you may have a subscription and might be able to help expand the article. If you do I would be very grateful if you could quickly check over the half dozen or so NYT cites in the article for any useful info (and perhaps add it in), if not it's no problem it is not desperately needed. Thanks for any help you can offer - Dumelow (talk) 00:15, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Many thanks for the email. Shame about expansion but all the sources seem hazy on the details anyway.  Cheers - Dumelow (talk) 18:16, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Swamilive
Thanks for uncovering his sockpuppetry and banning User:Swamilive for abusing multiple accounts. He appears to have a new account: Ivan Softblock Can you look into this account as well? Thanks! Cbaer (talk) 18:11, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

84.16.227.231
Good day, Nishkid64. I just wanted to inform you that the ip is an open proxy, which you can use if you use hide my ip software (proxy software). Thought it might be wise to tell you. Best regards, -- 'Kanonkas' : Talk  18:57, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Seems like Rjd0060 informed you about it, so just ignore me :) -- 'Kanonkas' : Talk  18:59, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Well I checked with your block log and checked which is also an open proxy, see above. -- 'Kanonkas' :  Talk  19:16, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Maybe I should have just checked all the ip's, but here we've got another one. 75.101.235.101 and 75.101.252.225 looks like possible proxies (or some private VPN) but a reverse ip on both will show you can't use the web sites, nor use the http ports. Hope this was helpful info for you! Best regards, -- 'Kanonkas' : Talk  19:53, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Check uesr advice.
Hi, I notice that you are active on the checkuser page and have carried out recent blocks related to Israel/Palestine issues. WOuld you be able to advise me in relation to WT:Requests_for_checkuser. Thanks. --Peter cohen (talk) 20:39, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Racial insults
Do we need continued racial remarks like this?? --Kansas Bear (talk) 22:38, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Blocked without notice or comment?
Hi Nishkid64,

I was somewhat puzzled by the block you landed me over the weekend and have posted to WP:AN/I for comments.

Cheers,  pedrito  -  talk  - 03.11.2008 07:49


 * Unexplained administrator actions demoralize the community and lead to unnecessary drama. ArbCom has ruled that administrators must promptly provide explanations for their actions. Can you explain why you blocked the above editor without a word of reason? Bstone (talk) 15:28, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

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User:Fangusu kinda unblocked
Just wondered if you could comment on this. Did the range block look problematic to you? —Wknight94 (talk) 16:39, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Swamilive range block extension?
Nishkid64, you range blocked tbaytel.net IP range 216.211.0.0/17 as the result of Requests for checkuser/Case/Swamilive, which has probably reduced his activity, but he's still using another tbaytel.net range (see Special:Contributions/216.26.210.75). Had a couple more socks yesterday: and. Can you look at blocking this range as well? Thanks. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 13:27, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Request for mediation and comments on a dispute
Hi, I and one of my fellow editors are facing a deadlock on a issue of bias on a controversial topic Operation Blue Star, the summary of dispute can be found at, please let us know your views so that we can solve the dispute amicably. Thanks LegalEagle (talk) 01:21, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

59.183.0.0/18
Yes, it is a pretty big range. The IP addresses is used by Mumbai and Delhi's MTNL, so blocking for a long period is counter-productive. Specifically, the MTNL Triband DSL broadband. The IP addresses for this particular range is dynamic, so it's gonna hit many MTNL users. Since in India, the number of anonymous contributors far exceed the registered contributors, I'm uncomfortable with long blocks. =Nichalp  «Talk»=  07:43, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

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User:Kinon
Hello Nishkid. Thanks for your recent block. Quite a number of Koov socks have already been blocked on behavioral grounds. (Notice the list of 19 accounts in Category:Wikipedia sockpuppets of Koov). I added a sockblock template on Kinon's talk. Are you allowed to say whether any checkuser evidence contributed to your decision? EdJohnston (talk) 17:16, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your reply. Can I ask if others besides Koov use that IP address? If not, a hardblock for 90 days might be considered. He has created 19 socks in 6 months, and possibly more that were found by Alison that are not tagged. EdJohnston (talk) 19:41, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

User:SRE.K.A.L.24/Head coaches-managers
I created a page that you may like to use in the future. --  SRE.K.A nnoyomous .L. 24 [c] 07:39, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Test those new tools!
So I've discovered that there are a number of indef IP blocks "per checkuser" and was wondering if you'd like to test your new buttons on them to see if the blocks can be reduced to some finite period of time. The list is at User:Nixeagle/Sandbox/6. Thanks in advance.  MBisanz  talk 15:29, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

ANI
Hello,. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Actually, you weren't involved in this incident, but seeing how this is the editor's 10th block and you have previously blocked him or her, I thought your perspective could be valuable. Toddst1 (talk) 15:55, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Your comments would be very welcome at the motion to extend the restrictions on Bharatveer underway at RFAR. Toddst1 (talk) 00:36, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Update from JSR
I have been trying to bring up mining in India to a fully sourced version and have made some progress. Make sure to take a look whenever you find time :-)  JSR   0562  20:55, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

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On ANI
...someone has been reported for incivility/disruption by another editor - can you guess who? I'm letting you know because earlier this year, you told me what would be done if it happened again. Please also note that he was recently warned for similar conduct issues by Hersfold. Thanks, Ncmvocalist (talk) 18:03, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Portal:Schools
Hi Nishkid64, I saw your name at Template:PortalReviewVolunteers/List. When you get the chance, do you think you could take a look at Portal:Schools which is up for featured portal. It's been sitting in limbo for well over a month at Wikipedia:Featured portal candidates/Portal:Schools and I could really use some input. Many thanks, --Jh12 (talk) 20:28, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

WG Final Report
Thank you for your messages, and sorry that I missed the deadline. Is there anything I can do at this time? Sebastian (talk) 06:59, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

Khalistan
Khalistan

The last entry states that the article is run by Hindu Fascists ?

Just wandered if you agree with that or disagree with that input ?

I can't see the connection myself, but feel free to enlighten us (I didn't want to undo it, as I thought it might upset you?)

Wikipéire
Hi its Wikipéire here. Yes I am a confirmed sock puppet master or whatever but I'd urge to review your check user about the impersonaters of User:Snappy56. They have nothing to do with me and I have no idea why a checkuser would suggest they are me. So if you could take a re look to find the real culprit so that Snappy56 can have peace of mind. Blocking me won't stop the user being impersonated again as the real culprit will still be out there. Thanks.78.16.12.105 (talk) 23:46, 13 November 2008 (UTC)


 * As much as it pains me to say it, I'm sure he's right: whoever is making those impersonations is still at large - and I'd like to know who it really is. If you do have proof this is Wikipeire please contact me (by email if you like, though I would prefer Talk) - I would be extremely surprised though, as the interests (despite being broadly 'Irish') do not converge with Wikipeire's particular obsessions. At times the even show opposite views. Alison found a handful of the 40 or so there are now to be different to Wikipeire when they were presented in a checkuser/ssp a couple of months ago, along with some genuine Wikipeire socks. I know Wikipeire's edits far too well, and can't see the connections. --Matt Lewis (talk) 18:56, 14 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Can I get a response here? Aside from simple human politeness (not a prerequisite of ubermin, I know) - I'm pretty sure you have made a mistake. If you are sure you haven't made a mistake, can you just confirm this to me? I don't care for Wikipeire at all (believe me), but I think that whoever made the 40-odd imitation accounts is still out there. Surely that is not a good thing, yes?-Matt Lewis (talk) 11:34, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

DRV request
Hi Nishkid64. I saw your name at check user. If you have some time, please take a look at this DRV request. Thanks. -- Suntag  ☼  17:23, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Review of CU
Could you review a checkuser case? Three of the four accounts listed at Requests for checkuser/Case/Baseball Card Guy where shown to be socks of indefinitely blocked editor, however me and another admin following this case are puzzled regarding your decline to check the fourth. Unfortunately that unchecked fourth account continues to generate drama (see ANI thread Ongoing abuse and attacks by Libro0 keeps getting ignored: I demand action!) that is singularly pointed at the same user who was the arch nemesis of Baseball Card Guy. Thank you for your time, Kralizec! (talk) 23:08, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

That link explains it all. Secret account 01:29, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Disruptive FACs
Nishkid, I forgot to ask you yesterday ... I noticed that AN/I thread was removed ... on that disruptive FAC that you checkuser'd, should I be handling those differently? Should I come straight to you in the future? Any advice? Sandy Georgia (Talk) 01:11, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Ponty Pirate CU
You can send them to me via email and I will contact the local police. -  NeutralHomer •  Talk  • November 20, 2008 @ 02:09

Rangeblock
There's a request for unblock on User talk:149.4.124.89, by a user who is caught in the rangeblock you placed on. Your comment would be appreciated. Thanks, - auburn pilot   talk  19:06, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

149.4.0.0/16
Is there any chance of making this a soft block? In looking at the whois, it seems that an entire college has been hardblocked from editing--was the vandalism coming from there that serious? Blueboy96 20:45, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

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Finished with Jvolkblum CU?
Nish,

Are you finished with Jvolkblum? It wasn't real clear on the CU page and I thought I'd ask before moving it to completed requests. JodyBtalk 14:09, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Update from JSR

 * I will be expanding the Cartography of India article since I have an article by Joseph E. Schwartzberg (published by Springer Science+Business Media). Please make sure to take a look whenever you find time.
 * Rewritten the Indian Antarctic Program article and plan to further expand it. Please make sure to take a look whenever you find time.

With Best Wishes,  JSR   0562  13:32, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

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WP:TFA/R
This nomination fits the DavidYork71 pattern (see under Also) at TFA/R. Sandy Georgia (Talk) 02:19, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Added Requests for checkuser/Case/DavidYork71. Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 02:34, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

Move back to first title
Please move 19 October 2008 attack on Bihari Railway Recruitment examinees back to 19 October 2008 All-India Railway Recruitment Board examination attack. User:Manoj nav clearly wanted to highlight the Bihari connection by ignoring UP and Jharkhand examinees. See the talk page discussion. I can't do it myself as only an admin can do it. I thought of informing you as you were involved in one of the moves. Regards. -- KnowledgeHegemony  talk 07:33, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

RFCU/Eggone
Hi, looks like EggOne is able to evade the block using different IP (you blocked his previous IP already for three months). New sock. Thanks --Unpopular Opinion (talk · contribs) 12:44, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I changed all the tags on the previous socks. Thanks, --Unpopular Opinion (talk · contribs) 18:46, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Damn, we've really got to do something about that guy. He's so annoying. I AM THE EGG. --Eggd3 (talk · contribs)

Help
I don't know if you can, but could you at least try to help with Nevado del Ruiz? Thanks, &mdash; Ceran  ♦ ♦ ( speak) 22:44, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Anything in general. Mostly copyediting. &mdash; Ceran  ♦ ♦ ( speak) 13:21, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

Supreeme
Yo, whats good Nishkid64?

I am new to wikipedia and am interested in editing hip hop related articles. One of the things I want to accomplish here on wikipedia is to write an article about Atlanta based hip hop group Supreeme. I noticed that in 2006 you posted an article about them that got deleted. what can you tell me about them and how this article got deleted?

thanks PhillipRube (talk) 20:37, 1 December 2008 (UTC)