User talk:Ricardo Shaft

Blocked as a sockpuppet
 You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for abusing multiple accounts&#32;as a sockpuppet of User:Atomic Meltdown&#32;per the evidence presented at Sockpuppet investigations/Atomic Meltdown. Note that multiple accounts are allowed, but not for illegitimate reasons, and any contributions made while evading blocks or bans may be reverted or deleted. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page:. ~TNT (she/they • talk) 06:36, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

Unsure as to why I’ve been blocked from adding content to this page. All content added by me has been accurate and has never been rude or negative. Please reinstate me as a content supplier. Thanks! 😊 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 17:54, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I've asked for a second opinion on this block, thanks for being patient. Sro23 (talk) 20:56, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

Thanks for getting back. Can anyone provide me any info as to why I was blocked? Perhaps any content I provided that provoked this? I’ve never added any content that would be deemed hurtful, extreme, or inaccurate. And thank you for your patience too! 🤘🏼😊 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 22:42, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

Unblocked
Hi - I have unblocked your account given the above review, plus my own further review of the technical data. It appears I made a mistake. My apologies, you're welcome to remove the above message from your talk page, and I hope you'll continue to contribute here. Have a good day ~TNT (she/they • talk) 22:53, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

Awesome! Thank you! 👍🏻 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 23:35, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

If you don’t mind me asking, can you tell me what it was that set of a “red flag” to block me? I always try to provide positive and accurate information on the pages I add content to. Any info you have would be appreciated and helpful. Ricardo Shaft (talk) 23:40, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi Ricardo Shaft, it's sort of a long story, but it has nothing to do with any content you added. Basically, the technical data of your account (think like IP address) ended up accidentally matching with another user who was evading a block ("sockpuppeting"). Sro23 (talk) 23:55, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

Got it. Thanks for the info. Stay safe, healthy, and happy! 🤘🏼 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 00:09, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

Unconstructive edits
Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did at Brett Scallions. Your edits appear to be disruptive and have been or will be reverted. Please ensure you are familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, and please do not continue to make edits that appear disruptive. Continued disruptive editing may result in loss of editing privileges. Thank you. Kstern (talk) 19:53, 23 August 2022 (UTC)
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Notice of edit warring noticeboard discussion
Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion involving you at Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring regarding a possible violation of Wikipedia's policy on edit warring. Thank you. Kstern (talk) 18:32, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

 You have been blocked from editing for a period of 24 hours for edit warring. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. During a dispute, you should first try to discuss controversial changes and seek consensus. If that proves unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page:. Daniel Case (talk) 00:26, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

Hey, Daniel. Not sure why Kstern continues to dispute the accurate information I’ve contributed to the page. Are you able to see the content in question? I assure it is accurate. Please advise. Thanks! 😊 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 00:30, 26 August 2022 (UTC)


 * The accuracy of that content is not even on the radar. First, you kept restoring it without discussing ... that's edit warring. It was also unsourced. Daniel Case (talk) 01:42, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

Understood. I’ve never dealt with this situation before so, I’m learning. If it helps, it says the exact same thing on the Fuel wiki page and has never been challenged. Hope this helps provide clarity. Thanks!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_(band) Ricardo Shaft (talk) 02:27, 26 August 2022 (UTC)


 * That actually should be sourced there, LEADCITE notwithstanding, because it's both an extraordinary claim and it's not repeated in the article body. Daniel Case (talk) 17:32, 26 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Based on the article, Carl Bell is the longest standing member. But if you have a reliable source that states otherwise, feel free to add it back with the source. (Note that it's borderline trivia that some editors might deem as a violation of WP:INDISCRIMINATE.) Since you are learning, I will stress the importance of reliable sources. That's what Wikipedia is built upon. You can read more about the guidelines here: WP:RS. Kstern (talk) 01:06, 27 August 2022 (UTC)

There are numerous incorrect statements in the Fuel Wiki page. For instance, Carl Bell did not form Fuel himself and the band did not form in 1989 like it says. Jeff Abercrombie actually named the band and all of the members, including Brett Scallions, sat in the corner of the Twist club at the Marriott hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and chose the name. All of this information has been suppressed from the timeline to maximize Bell’s role in Fuel and minimize everyone else that played major roles in the band. This is all fact. Ricardo Shaft (talk) 16:39, 27 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Again, facts need to be supported by reliable sources. If you have reliable sources that support the claims you're making, then I would encourage you to edit the page accordingly. Kstern (talk) 14:21, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

Is actually being there during the entire history of the band from inception to downfall considered a reliable source? Happy to have a conversation regarding who’s sources are more reliable. 😊 Ricardo Shaft (talk) 14:45, 29 August 2022 (UTC)


 * That would be a potential conflict of interest. Also, doesn't sound like the information is published anywhere that you could cite. So, most likely, no, not reliable. Kstern (talk) 18:05, 29 August 2022 (UTC)