User talk:Widr/Archive 36

A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks! Widr (talk) 06:27, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

Your opinion
Greetings Widr! Now, first allow me to say that I try not to ask other Wikipedians for help, but at times I really do need it. A relatively new user,, and myself have gotten into a bit of a pickle (edit war), to the point where the page we were editing is now unaccessible to non-admin users. I agree that this could have been handled in a better manner, but I must've been caught up in the moment and continued ignoring my issued warning. The user in question displays similar behavior to that of a genre warrior, especially given several of his or her most recent edits:, , ,. I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a glance at the edit in question, and our talk page discussion. The source that Chevyoncé is using doesn't seem to be super reliable, and I feel as if the exact quote being used by the user is being misinterpreted and/or misread. I would love your input and it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Carbrera (talk) 16:29, 11 August 2016 (UTC).
 * I have blocked this user for obvious sockpuppetry. As the article is currently protected, there isn't much else to do right now. Widr (talk) 16:53, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

Please block more carefully
A little due diligence would have led you to what I noticed here. If a BLP 3RR exemption is being relied on you should verify it, not just assume it is a BLP vio, like Sro23 did. BethNaught (talk) 20:10, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Hate to admit, but yes, that was a mistake. A trout well deserved. Widr (talk) 20:26, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
 * This is my fault too because I was too lazy. Widr I'm so so sorry and embarrassed! Sro23 (talk) 20:30, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Sro23, it was actually Johnsc1277's AIV report on you that caught my attention. Otherwise I wouldn't have noticed. I don't usually watch ANEW. Widr (talk) 20:34, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

He's ba-ack
See User:23.249.37.218; = blocked user User:66.94.200.34. GenQuest "Talk to Me" 20:40, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Blocked. Thanks. Widr (talk) 20:51, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

Reporting vandalism
Can you check this IP? You've blocked him in May, and he is vandalizing the Metallica albums, such as here.--Retrohead (talk) 23:38, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

Back again
No sooner did your block expire than went right back at it. This is the long-time, oft-reported "complications from FITB causing death" vandal whose other favorite tricks include hyphenating names of married women who never employed a hyphenate; adding non-notable days of the week; adding unsourced data and/or opinions; changing couples who had children to "she bore him" children; adding "her expecting parents" to birth data, as if paid by the word; etc. He (no contemporary woman would ever write "she bore him") has never engaged fellow editors in any way; he jumps to a new IP seemingly as soon as one is assigned. His other socks have three-month blocks, so I'm requesting something in line. Thanks again. — ATS &#128406;  Talk  19:20, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
 * 3 months it is. Widr (talk) 19:24, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Much obliged. — ATS &#128406;  Talk  19:26, 12 August 2016 (UTC)

Worth another look
I noticed you blocked user User_100_million today. This same user, based on the same unique pages in their edit history and style of edits is the user already blocked at 142.162.171.173. They're deserving of a longer block than 31 hours. The SPI backlog is over a month long in some cases so I'm definitely not going to bother going there. Air.light (talk) 05:28, 13 August 2016 (UTC)

More
An IP is adding unsourced copyvios at Faqir (clan) again. They are similar to the ones you revdel'd. - Yellow Dingo&#160;(talk) 12:23, 13 August 2016 (UTC)

Alternative account problem
Administrators have blocked the alternate account (and globally locked it) for vandalism, and you haven't used it yet. Has somebody gone into your alternate account? 86.22.8.235 (talk) 13:48, 13 August 2016 (UTC)

Cake by the Ocean
Can you semi-protect the page to persistent genre warrior. 60.50.240.205 (talk) 12:16, 14 August 2016 (UTC)

Urgh
Which one was this one? I'm too nice sometimes ._. -- samtar talk or stalk 16:57, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Long time fan of Bonadea. Widr (talk) 17:01, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Noted, thanks Widr   (mistrust everyone...) --  samtar talk or stalk 17:06, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Until proven innocent. ;-) Widr (talk) 17:07, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Fans of Bonadea are always a bit suspect :P --bonadea contributions talk 18:06, 14 August 2016 (UTC)

Protection for a page
Hi I request page protection for Björn Kuipers... I'm continually working for that page and adding contents but an unnamed IP is time and again disrupting it by adding tags in an unfinished article... He has even broken the 3 reverts per day rule while edit warring with me... So it would be helpful if you protect the page as that would help the progress in completing the article... Please help! Cricket246 (talk) 20:16, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

Hi Please help! Cricket246 (talk) 20:26, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

Please have a look... The unknown IP has used reverts for 5 times in a day for edit warring... I have stopped editing that part... Please help in fixing this and please provide protection to the page! Thanks in advance! Cricket246 (talk) 21:58, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

Mario Party 4
Hey Widr! I saw you protected Mario Party 4 on August 6th, it looks like the previous vandal is back. Would you mind either blocking the latest incarnation of the vandal or placing semi protection back on the article? thanks! --Cameron11598 (Talk) 22:00, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

The DeNA article vandal
Can we either block the editor who insists that DeNA is a bunch of scam artists, or just semi-protect the page? —017Bluefield (talk) 01:51, 16 August 2016 (UTC)

Arabian Gulf IP hopper
See AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma for another target of this IP sock. Thanks. - BilCat (talk) 20:31, 15 August 2016 (UTC)

Thank you very much. - BilCat (talk) 09:32, 16 August 2016 (UTC)

The Double Alternative
I can't get ahold of the original admin and I need one of my 3 articles recovered for PC backup. Thanks. Regan Tanner Muncey. >                                        The Double Alternative        Space and Time=Reality         User:HSO922016
 * Here's what you added to Draft:Sandbox earlier: . RunnyAmiga (talk) 19:28, 16 August 2016 (UTC)

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Thanks for making quick work of Special:Contributions/203.188.230.195. There's a lot of damage to be undone. RunnyAmiga (talk) 20:11, 16 August 2016 (UTC)
 * No problem. Thanks for your good work. Widr (talk) 20:17, 16 August 2016 (UTC)

I need help
Hello. I see that you made a lot of stuff on Wikipedia. I was wondering, how do you make a article on here. Enzoamroe (talk) 20:23, 16 August 2016 (UTC)
 * See your talk page. Widr (talk) 20:29, 16 August 2016 (UTC)

Re: rollback
While it's not 100%, this user seems to be copping to linkspam here. Is there any way to go through their edit history and rollback the dozens of link additions in one fell swoop? And, for that matter, since it isn't blatant vandalism, is there any way to do this with an edit summary where I'd mention that these were good-faith edits? RunnyAmiga (talk) 03:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
 * A good rule of thumb is not to use rollback when you are in doubt. This seems to be a borderline case, but I would recommend manual reverting (or Twinkle) if you need to leave an edit summary. Widr (talk) 04:53, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
 * That was what I thought but I wanted to make sure. Thank you. RunnyAmiga (talk) 15:40, 17 August 2016 (UTC)

Lake Travis page -- being unduly hampered by rollback
The rollback authority you've just provided to User:Meiloorun is clearly being abused at the (now) heavily researched Lake Travis page. Suggest you tend to it.

Regards, --2602:306:BC24:8DF0:456C:DD75:A639:FD98 (talk) 20:55, 17 August 2016 (UTC)

But then, I'm just an "IP"...so I suppose no apology is necessary. "We're not worthy." --2602:306:BC24:8DF0:456C:DD75:A639:FD98 (talk) 21:43, 17 August 2016 (UTC)


 * all of this is explained on the user's talk). Meiloorun   (talk) 🍁 23:23, 17 August 2016 (UTC)

Administrator intervention against vandalism
Hello Widr,

you reverted my edit in Administrator intervention against vandalism now the second time, this is not acceptable. Reverting is ok by nonsense-edits or wrong edits. The normal way is to use the edit-button. Regards --Serols (talk) 12:12, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Sorry if you feel offended. I blocked the users you reported, but the bot doesn't seem to remove your reports. And it may be because of the extra blank space you have added to your previous two reports. Widr (talk) 12:14, 20 August 2016 (UTC)

A cookie for you!

 * Thanks for reporting. Widr (talk) 15:40, 20 August 2016 (UTC)

2010szm
Hi Widr, I wanted to let you know that user is a well known flag vandal on Commons who uploads hoax flags. He had his previous accounts locked by stewards numerous times. FYI. Pyrusca (talk) 15:48, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Please include this kind of info with your AIV reports, since not all of us are familiar with Commons vandals. Widr (talk) 15:56, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Ah ok. I'll go there next time. Thanks Pyrusca (talk) 15:58, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Oops, sorry, seems it wasn't you who reported this user earlier at AIV. But yeah, it's easier to deal with vandals when you are aware of the context. Widr (talk) 16:01, 20 August 2016 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Zppix, how sweet of you. Thanks. Widr (talk) 20:54, 20 August 2016 (UTC)

Troublesome anon
Hi, do you think a range block is possible for and co? Mattythewhite (talk) 15:19, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
 * I have no idea, sorry. I don't know much about range blocks. Widr (talk) 15:23, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

I want to know
I want to know why you are deleting the page I am trying to put up? It is not copyright infringement it is about the current company I work for. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blair Lancaster (talk • contribs) 18:36, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes, it was both a copyright violation and unambiguous advertisement for your company. If you recreate it again, you will risk getting blocked permanently. Widr (talk) 18:46, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
 * And seeing it was recreated a third time, could you WP:SALT the page this time? RickinBaltimore (talk) 19:06, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes. Widr (talk) 19:09, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

Axel jj
Hello, Widr. I want to ask you, why did you only block the user for 31 hours, instead of indefinitely? All the edits are vandalism. Linguist 111 If you reply here, please ping me. 19:18, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
 * The vandalism was pretty mild. If they continue after the block expires, they can be blocked again. Widr (talk) 19:22, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

Thanks for the mass delete
Hi Widr, Thanks for the mass delete. Pete AU aka --Shirt58 (talk) 11:13, 24 August 2016 (UTC)
 * No problem. Widr (talk) 11:41, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

Would you be kind enough to give me your opinion on this?
Dear Widr, just want to know would my account be considered for an autopatrol right? Thank you. Mona778 (talk) 05:53, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Sorry, not yet. The usual minimum number of created articles for this flag is 25, and you currently only have six. Widr (talk) 06:06, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * No problem, but that's “usual minimum number,” correct? Is there an exception? And if yes, would you let me know when it's time to apply? Thanks Mona778 (talk) 07:41, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * You can of course make a request at WP:PERM any time you wish. Just remember that the right will have no effect on your editing;. it is simply to bypass the new page patrolling process. Widr (talk) 07:54, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * I know it has no effect on editing, but just for the record, I don't want any special treatment, nor am I expecting one. Regards Mona778 (talk) 08:55, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

Request for page protection
Hi Widr, can you please provide page protection to two pages Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and Holkar Stadium? An unknown IP is constantly vandalising the page and removing the details of the scheduled matches in these two stadiums! I've undone the edits but he isn't stopping! The matches awarded to the stadia are very important information so if they are vandalised it's a big problem! Please have a look once and consider my request for a long protection for these 2 pages!! Please help!! Thank you in advance!! Cricket246 (talk) 12:08, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Please post these requests at WP:RFPP. I currently have no time to look into this. Widr (talk) 12:14, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

Newbie questions
Hi Widr, We've been meaning to get a wikipedia entry up on Happy City Initiative for years now and thanks to you and theroadislong, we're learning about what we need to do to get it right. Can you help me out with a question about the Conflict of Interest stuff?

A brilliantly enthusiastic volunteer decided to get us listed on wikipedia yesterday - she's a university grad with no previous connection to Happy City Initiative, although she's half way through a 2 month work experience internship with us at the moment. Assuming she works out how to change the contribution from Happy City Initiative (which she set up as a user for us) to her own personal identity - will that still be OK? If not, I'm worried that because the charity is designed rather like wikipedia to be 'of the people, for the people', we'll continually face threats of deletion from the wikipedia community over COI because when people discover Happy City, they usually get involved and I can't see why anyone would independently decide to put stuff on Wikipedia about an organisation they're not remotely connected to. Feels like Catch22.

I'm also curious about how I can correct any inaccuracies, or fill in gaps to make sure Happy City Initiative isn't mis-representing the charity if COI porevents me (as a founder) to make amends? We can't afford professional help or we'd have had our stuff on wikipedia before Charles Montgomery claimed 'Happy City' for his book (he interviewed us whilst writing it, so it's ironic we couldn't make an entry using that specific phrase, which pre-dates his publication - I've got a bit of a problem with people who claim exclusivity when we're all trying to make change in the same direction). Sorry for the lengthy message - I hope it's not inappropriate here MiddleZee (talk) 13:29, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi. In the block notice she will find the instuctions on how to change her username. Generally, if your charity is notable per Wikipedia standards, someone without COI is likely to eventually write an article about it. This particular version of the article is currently being considered for deletion, but if it survives, you can always use the article's talk page to suggest changes or corrections. Widr (talk) 14:20, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

Re: Abusive IP
Thanks very much for the block - please see here. The block length may need to be adjusted. I appreciate your help! GABgab 18:38, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

2602:306:CF60:5970:C17:51A3:1CEA:F1D6
IS now spamming in their unblock request. Fei noh a  Talk 21:28, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

Cheers for the revdel
However you can still see it in this diff. Dat GuyTalkContribs 16:17, 26 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Now you don't. SineBot messed it up. Widr (talk) 16:19, 26 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Goddamn it SineBot! Dat GuyTalkContribs 16:20, 26 August 2016 (UTC)

User Kamalikachanda
Hi Widr. I see you blocked 72 hours for personal attacks. I have a feeling they were going to get a softblock anyway per WP:IMPERSONATE based upon this, but I'm not sure how that should be handled now. The user warning I added was removed here which they can do, but I'm not sure if that means the editor intends to change there username. Should I bring this up for discussion at WP:UAA or should something else (or nothing else) be done for the time being? Thanks in advance. -- Marchjuly (talk) 10:03, 27 August 2016 (UTC)
 * WP:ANI... — RainFall 10:11, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

Alternate Account?
Hi Widr. Is this account yours? (Widr (Alt)). I thought the owner might be impersonating you. Smirkstrip21 (talk) 17:19, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

Hakim Ziyech page protection
Hi there. Would you be able to give page protection to Hakim Ziyech? It has seen persistent IP vandalism for months, if not years. In the past half hour I've had to revert seven times. Regards, Robby.is.on (talk) 22:09, 27 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Done, one week semi. Widr (talk) 22:24, 27 August 2016 (UTC)
 * That was quick. Thanks a lot. I hope that does it but I am doubtful. There has been an incredible amount of vandalism over recent months (I checked that far back, not further) for a player who isn't all that famous. Robby.is.on (talk) 22:27, 27 August 2016 (UTC)
 * We can protect it again if necessary. Shortish protection for now, since it had never been protected before. Widr (talk) 22:38, 27 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Alrighty. Robby.is.on (talk) 22:47, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

Thank you very much
For protecting Utah Utes football. But per my comment here, I'm toast. To me, the ease with which that account is able to continue is an example of how porous the stated guidelines are. That dross like this can stay up for a half hour before anyone realizes it, and that the IP wasn't blocked for another 90 minutes, brings me back to the reasons I mostly closed down my registered account long ago. Don't feel obligated to respond, I'm just venting. Thank you again and cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:51, 28 August 2016 (UTC)

Proposal: New Page Reviewer user right
A discussion is taking place to request that New Page Patrollers be suitably experienced for patrolling new pages. Your comments at  New pages patrol/RfC for patroller right are welcome. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 17:39, 28 August 2016 (UTC)

Backlog
The NPP backlog now stands at 13,158 total unreviewed pages.

Just to recap: You naturally  don't  have to feel obliged, but if there's anything you can do it would be most appreciated. I've spent 40 hours on it this week but it's only a drop in the ocean.--Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 17:39, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
 * 13 July 2016: 7,000
 * 1 August 2016: 9,000
 * 7 August 2016: 10,472
 * 16 August 2016: 11,500
 * 28 August 2016: 13,158

Marine conservation
A few weeks ago you protected Marine conservation from IPs. Would you mind examining the behaviour of a new user, on this page, and also on Kelp forest. I started discussions on Talk:Marine conservation as well as on his user talk page, but he seems not to listen and his responses are somewhat incoherent. He has reverted all my reversions. --Epipelagic (talk) 19:25, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
 * The protection was unrelated. This looks like a content dispute of subjects that I don't have much knowledge of, so I'd rather not get involved. Widr (talk) 19:52, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'll let the mess stand (not much else content builders can do). --Epipelagic (talk) 07:08, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

Vandal
Can you look at the recent contibs of User:Gothauk7. He seems to be a sock of an IP you just blocked (User:116.202.32.67). He was reverting my AIV reports of the IP. He is now vandalising my user and user talk pages along with those of two another editors. Thanks, - Yellow Dingo&#160;(talk)

And now we have. - Yellow <b style="color:brown">Dingo&#160;<b style="color:BLUE">(talk)</b> 07:04, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

See please. Thanks for your work. - <b style="color:#FFCC33">Yellow</b> <b style="color:brown">Dingo&#160;<b style="color:BLUE">(talk)</b> 07:28, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

Thanks
Hi Widr, thanks for dealing with User:94.1.134.79 the other day. Unfortunately, no sooner than they returned from their block, they have re-commenced with their disruptive editing. Any chance you could implement a slightly longer block this time? – PeeJay 22:21, 29 August 2016 (UTC)