User talk:Widr/Archive 38

AIV blocks
Not sure why you're blocking editors other admins (like myself) are declining to block. --Neil N  talk to me 09:13, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I would rather ask why you didn't block accounts such as this and this? Those are clearly vandalism-only accounts that should have been blocked on sight. It's not unusual to have my own declines overturned as well, so I can understand why you find it annoying. Widr (talk) 09:31, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Because many admins like myself believe that in most cases, an editor has to vandalize after being warned sufficiently. --Neil N  talk to me 09:36, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * In most cases yes, but when vandalism is clear as day and there is obviously nothing constructive to be expected, it tends to be just waste of time. Especially for vandal-fighters who actually have to deal with it. Widr (talk) 09:54, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I dealt with it for 7+ years before becoming an admin. Not sure when the standards were relaxed for AIV reporting and blocking. --Neil N  talk to me 10:03, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I don't think anything has changed. Based on my own observations, there have always been admins who tend to be less bureaucratic than others. What is obvious to me may not be obvious to you, and I guess that's just a matter of opinion. Widr (talk) 10:41, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * To be honest, I'm not sure what's the point of me declining AIV reports if you're just going to consistently override my opinion. It doesn't work that way at RFPP. New activity has to occur before declines are reconsidered. --Neil N  talk to me 14:58, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I was checking the contributions of the block evading IP who is frequently reporting vandals to AIV. It was not my intention to aim at your declines specifically, but I realize it seems like that and that you are upset about it. I can promise that I won't touch your declines in future. Widr (talk) 15:15, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * To be clear, I have zero issue with anyone overriding my declines if there's more activity after the report or I missed something like checking the filter log or if it's a sock I'm unaware of. --<b style="color:navy">Neil N </b> <i style="color:blue">talk to me</i> 15:20, 12 September 2016 (UTC)

61.0.111.17
Thanks for blocking. However, only 5 minutes after you blocked the IP, this edit was made to the article by an editor who hasn't edited it before. That was the same edit made by 61.0.111.17, as was this, so it looks suspiciously like block evasion. -- Aussie Legend  ( ✉ ) 20:15, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I protected the article for now. Widr (talk) 20:17, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Sarveshjoshi42, the new editor, has made 19 edits since 18 July, so wouldn't that make him autoconfirmed and therefore able to edit the article? -- Aussie Legend  ( ✉ ) 20:20, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Hmm, probably yes. Well, I'll try to keep an eye on the article. Widr (talk) 20:27, 12 September 2016 (UTC)

Earlier reports said Chandra Nandni was set to replace Star’s other mythological show Siya Ke Ram. But we got to know that while Siya Ke Ram has got an extension, Chandra Nandni will now premiere on October 10 and at 8.30 PM slot. Interestingly, Star has a history of all its shows which received the 8.30 time slot, being pulled down unexpectedly due to poor ratings. Many a times it is also referred as the ‘cursed time slot’ for Star. Whether or not, Chandra Nandni will be able to break the jinx, only time will tell. As of now, we are awaiting the second teaser of the show starring Rajat Tokas which is set to release in a day or two.and now tell me where this show goes from here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarveshjoshi42 (talk • contribs) 08:20, 13 September 2016 (UTC)

User talk:62.252.235.113
No text about the block.Xx236 (talk) 07:17, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Your input much appreciated
Hi Widr! I see you're very active at AIV, so I thought I'd come to you.

continues to remove content from a closed AfD that resulted in the deletion of numerous articles in November 2015. The editor in question, has removed said content on the basis that it is a "privacy issue" and that we ought not to "defame a person or organisation like this". They also cite an Indian proposed law (perhaps Act now), "India: The Privacy (Protection) Bill, 2013" as a reason to remove such information.

Obviously, I strenuously disagree. One can't remove/or edit content from a closed AfD.

I'm coming to you with this, as I feel the situation may be heading in the wrong direction. Was I correct in making such edits, or wrong? Please let me know. Thank you and kind regards, —<b style="color:#E22">Mel</b><b style="color:#F20">bourne</b><b style="color:#F73">Star</b> ☆ <sup style="color:#407">talk 06:10, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Since the AfD is closed, yes, you were correct. The user seems to have stopped editing for now. Widr (talk) 06:30, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Phew! However, they've now brought up U.S. Fed law. How would one respond to that? —<b style="color:#E22">Mel</b><b style="color:#F20">bourne</b><b style="color:#F73">Star</b> ☆ <sup style="color:#407">talk 06:33, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I can't really help you further. This is not my area of expertise at all. Widr (talk) 07:36, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * please refer to anyone who knows legal rights --Aruwaz (talk) 06:48, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * ,   - Should i send a legal notice to Wikipedia India?? "Office: No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560 071, India"--Aruwaz (talk) 11:49, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I've taken this issue to AN/I. —<b style="color:#E22">Mel</b><b style="color:#F20">bourne</b><b style="color:#F73">Star</b> ☆ <sup style="color:#407">talk 12:03, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Junior5a is Queer
Please block user:Junior5a is Queer instead of just removing my report of him. CLCStudent (talk) 16:07, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * It was already locked globally. Widr (talk) 16:08, 14 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Ok. Sorry. CLCStudent (talk) 16:09, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Please revoke talk page access
For and ? Thanks. Linguist 111 If you reply here, please type    before your message. 16:28, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Persian Gulf Medal of Honor

 * Thank you! Widr (talk) 16:37, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * No problem. Thanks again. Widr (talk) 05:07, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-Protection of WMGM-TV
Hi, Thanks for the semi-protection on WMGM-TV can I ask a favor can you do the same on the Talk Page because unfortunately the vandal will now go to there and do the same thing they were doing on the main page. Semi-protecting the main page as well as the Talk Page seems to be the only way to stop them. YborCityJohn (talk) 16:08, 15 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Not just yet. Talk page can be protected for short period if it's really necessary, but I don't think we are there yet. Widr (talk) 16:14, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

User:Parshuramjha
Does not appear to get the message - continues to spam the talk page. --Cahk (talk) 07:21, 16 September 2016 (UTC)

Unprotect
Would you mind lifting protection from my user page? I'm tired of it being a red link. Thank you. Sro23 (talk) 21:22, 16 September 2016 (UTC)

Robert Ramsay (baseball), for what it's worth
Last time there was trouble at Ramsay's article, I simultaneously requested a block on the specific IP (because I didn't know exactly how to report a range) and page protection. User:KrakatoaKatie gave the range a 60-hour block and declined the protection request because all the vandalism has been perpetrated by one person. RunnyAmiga ※  talk 19:22, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the ping. It's still the same guy. blocked him again for a month. Katietalk 00:15, 17 September 2016 (UTC)

Requests for permissions/Pending changes reviewer
I would like to help review articles with Pending Changes enabled. I am interested in articles relating to entertainment, Record labels, And everything in the music industry and the Kingdom of Morocco. Chris  Mahone   12:58, 17 September 2016 (UTC)  — Preceding unsigned comment added by ChrisMahone (talk • contribs)
 * A bit too early, since your account is just one day old. Please apply here after gathering much more editing experience. Widr (talk) 13:20, 17 September 2016 (UTC)

Fightspam
I blocked earlier in the day before  appeared. I expect we'll see others.  Acroterion   (talk)   20:24, 17 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Probably yeah. Widr (talk) 20:27, 17 September 2016 (UTC)

Help
Hey, Can u help us out here <font face= "Papyrus" color="blue"> Razer Text me 16:04, 18 September 2016 (UTC)

Vanity edit by blocked user
Blocked user adding his vanity BS to his talk page... Special:Diff/740090447 - I don't know where the threshold is for blocking access to the talk page as well but I thought I'd bring it to your attention. Regards, Cabayi (talk) 05:59, 19 September 2016 (UTC) ...made easier by still having a copy at User:Sushil Chhetri/sandbox/sushil chhetri Cabayi (talk) 06:01, 19 September 2016 (UTC)

Don't detete me
Looks like they need to have their talk page shut down. RickinBaltimore (talk) 17:01, 19 September 2016 (UTC)

IP block evasion?
Hello Widr, I saw that you blocked 217.22.190.233 for 6 months. I think the same person is evading his block with another IP from Malta, trying to inflate the number of irreligious people (removal of census data, addition of unsourced content etc). JimRenge (talk) 10:56, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Blocked, thanks. Widr (talk) 11:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

Requested myself to the pending change reviewer!
user:Widr : I've nominated myself to be part of the pending changes reviewer, i've been on wikipedia for almost 3 years and i want to help fighting vandalism.  <font color="#990000"> Chris <font color="#000099">mahone <font color="#000000" size="1">talk  13:53, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

TheRealToxic
Hey could you lock down their talk page privileges? UAK doing what they do best....RickinBaltimore (talk) 13:56, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks for your kind words, and also for your several good reports! Widr (talk) 14:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * No worries! I'm so tired now that I accidentally liked the wrong diff of yours thanking me. Ooops! Have a good day, best —<b style="color:#E22">Mel</b><b style="color:#F20">bourne</b><b style="color:#F73">Star</b> ☆ <sup style="color:#407">talk 15:46, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

Pending changes reviewer spamming
is once again asking to be a pending changes reviewer, and his last request hasn't even been archived yet. Does this qualify as a reason to block, perhaps as WP:NOTHERE, overly focusing on rights in general? -- Gestrid (talk) 15:42, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Not sure. Their other account was CU blocked recently. Pinging . Widr (talk) 15:44, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * DeltaQuad CU-blocked 'em. Also, seems they requested pending change rights quite bit more than I originally thought.  I'd only seen the ones on WP:PERM/PCR, but he also requested on your talk page and WT:PERM, and probably a couple other places, too.  I didn't check all their public contribs. -- Gestrid (talk) 15:55, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * has declined a request by the same user already (another has been made). Dat GuyTalkContribs 16:10, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * , that was the user's second official request. (Official = made at the right place)  The third official request is at the bottom of that page.   has blocked the user since that request because it's a sock. -- Gestrid (talk) 16:39, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * But it seems like the block has been removed and the block log oversighted? Dat GuyTalkContribs 16:42, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * That was another account by this user. See above. Widr (talk) 16:48, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

So, isn't this an obvious duck block? Dat GuyTalkContribs 16:51, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Sure it's a duck, but quite harmless one, so I'd rather wait for a CU comment. Widr (talk) 17:01, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Seems like it's been blocked by DQ. Dat GuyTalkContribs 17:02, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

Well, this is interesting...
It's been a few days since I've seen an obvious WP:NOTHERE account, and today there have been 5. Any idea what's going on?  Joel.Miles925  17:17, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Oh, I don't know. I see them every day. :-) Widr (talk) 17:23, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * What Widr said.  I keep an eye on the  IRC channel, so I see quite a lot of vandalism. -- Gestrid (talk) 17:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * And, on the subject of WP:NOTHERE, Widr, an IP you blocked about a month ago resumed the same disruptive behavior a couple of days ago.  I caught it, and they've been blocked again by .  Nick also mass-deleted the IP's page creation vandalism. -- Gestrid (talk) 17:36, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks for letting me know. Widr (talk) 17:40, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm certainly not online as much as you, but then again who is :) I probably miss several a day!  Joel.Miles925  17:49, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * That's only good for you! ;-) Widr (talk) 17:56, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Maybe it is... I did score a 349 on the wikiholic test, so...  Joel.Miles925  18:33, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

Vandalism - action requested
Hello Widr, your old friend User talk:137.207.250.49 is back at it again. Regards, <span style="font-family:Calibri;background:#C0C0C0;border:solid 1px;border-radius:7px;box-shadow:#696969 0px 3px 3px;"> William Harris  &#124;talk 09:29, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Blocked yesterday. Widr (talk) 09:34, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Many thanks. <span style="font-family:Calibri;background:#C0C0C0;border:solid 1px;border-radius:7px;box-shadow:#696969 0px 3px 3px;"> William Harris  &#124;talk 20:38, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

block on User:209.95.138.60
You beat me to the block before I could correct my ANI post, and not that I think this would have made any difference, but it has been five days rather than three since the previous edits. Thanks for the quick response. Meters (talk) 20:57, 20 September 2016 (UTC)