User talk:Widr/Archive 53

ANI report
Hello, I have reported user at WP:ANI for abuse of editing privileges. I am notifying you as you have previously blocked this user. If you wish to contribute the discussion is here. Thanks, &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 23:29, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

Talk page revocation request
User:Aschlafl is abusing her talkpage. 99.53.112.186 (talk) 15:54, 9 July 2017 (UTC)

User:46.99.126.68
Thanks for blocking User:46.99.126.68 yesterday, but it seems he's back with a new IP at User:46.99.26.108. Any chance you could help out with that one too? – PeeJay 10:32, 7 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Seems like he's back at User:46.99.105.94. – PeeJay 12:37, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Notice
There is currently a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Disruptive editing. Home Lander (talk) 16:48, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Figured I should notify you since you were the blocking administrator for this IP. Home Lander (talk) 16:49, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Update at ANI. Home Lander (talk) 16:55, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

207.126.210.161
Hello again Widr. This IP address you just blocked appears to be from a Texas public library. I know that for schools we commonly put a related template at the talk page top and sometimes longer blocks are in order while allowing account creation, but I'm not sure if the same applies here (I assume that vandalism from schools is more rampant). The library would apparently use the CIDR range 207.126.208.0/20. Thanks, — Paleo Neonate  - 19:19, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Since the IP has only been editing today, 31 hours should be sufficient for now. You can place the template on the talk page if you wish. Widr (talk) 19:22, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I hoped that you would tell me which template to use then, but I just searched and I think I found a general shared-template that will suit.  — Paleo  Neonate  - 19:32, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

180.151.195.234
Hi, I'm a bit puzzled as to why you blocked. The last time they were blocked was in January (for one month), and have only made 1 edit/been warned once since. I'm new to adminship, so am I missing anything? Cheers,  Anarchyte  ( work  &#124;  talk )  04:47, 12 July 2017 (UTC)
 * History of vandalism and first edit since the block was vandalism. I don't think it benefits the encyclopedia to wait for more before blocking again. Widr (talk) 04:53, 12 July 2017 (UTC)

Sanju Dangar
Thanks for the block. Something happened and it didn't 'click', or maybe I didn't click it. Cheers. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 08:10, 12 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Or you just clicked too lightly. Widr (talk) 08:15, 12 July 2017 (UTC)

65.128.189.8
Seems to be causing a lot of problems globally. Not sure what to do in this case. Can an IP be globally blocked? Myname is not dave (talk/contribs) 18:15, 12 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Stewards can if you are able to find one. Widr (talk) 18:17, 12 July 2017 (UTC)

Thank you
Thanks for this. Best wishes 82.34.71.202 (talk) 20:17, 12 July 2017 (UTC)

Account you just blocked
Be aware that also created. See creation log entry. --Hammersoft (talk) 15:13, 13 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks, blocked as well. Widr (talk) 15:17, 13 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Wouldn't it be nice if the blocking tool were to tell you what accounts have been created by the account you are blocking? --Hammersoft (talk) 15:22, 13 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Indeed, would be very useful. Widr (talk) 15:23, 13 July 2017 (UTC)

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Thank you
Thank you for blocking those vandalising ips 

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Image deletion
Hi, this from an article you just deleted needs to be removed. TesLiszt (talk) 06:03, 20 July 2017 (UTC)
 * It's a Commons image. You have to flag it there. Widr (talk) 06:04, 20 July 2017 (UTC)

User talk:86.131.64.17
Might the abusive edit summaries be revdel'd for WP:NPA? -- ‖ Ebyabe talk - State of the Union  ‖ 07:53, 21 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Not yet. That's pretty mild. Widr (talk) 08:17, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Impersonation?
– This can't be you, can it? —72 talk 11:03, 21 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Judging from the image backlinks it relates to a block made 05:42, 14 July 2017 plus a few other accounts and IPs. I don't know a great deal more than that. So I've blocked it anyway. -- zzuuzz (talk) 11:29, 21 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks, did not notice the uploader of that image. The content on the user/user talk page was dubious to say the least anyway... —72 talk 11:34, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Thanks (again)
Thank you for your AIV help here. Best wishes 82.34.71.202 (talk) 19:42, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Gseven Technologies
You may wish to revoke talk page access as well.--Cahk (talk) 07:13, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

Sonny Barger
Any chance of semi'ing it for a couple months, it's not a very busy article any way, more of a vandal magnet than something to update. - FlightTime  ( open channel ) 16:08, 24 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Started with just three days, since it's never been protected before, but I'll make it longer if vandalism resumes. Widr (talk) 16:15, 24 July 2017 (UTC)


 * TY :) -  FlightTime  ( open channel ) 16:17, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

IP 120.150.84.85
You just blocked this, and I have a question. When I look in the edit filter log, I see numerous accounts being used from that IP on today's date. I have been blocking the others as socks. My first time encountering this situation. Am I correct that these are socks appearing on the edit filter log? — Maile (talk) 12:49, 25 July 2017 (UTC)


 * Never mind. Got the answer at SPI, and have unblocked where I did so erroneously. — Maile  (talk) 13:49, 25 July 2017 (UTC)

Persistent addition of unsourced content etc
Hello Widr, could you please take a look at User:Marek Cieslik, contributions? He continues too add unsourced content after a final warning etc:. Thank you  JimRenge (talk) 15:18, 27 July 2017 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for this. Doesn't it ever get you down? I have worrying moments of wondering what we are all doing here ... :( Best wishes DBaK (talk) 20:49, 28 July 2017 (UTC)
 * No problem. It's just run-of-the-mill vandalism, nothing to wonder or worry about. Widr (talk) 21:01, 28 July 2017 (UTC)
 * :) DBaK (talk) 21:13, 28 July 2017 (UTC)

Blocked user
Hi, thank you for blocking 2001:8003:5354:7000:CC94:A97D:CDD3:C9A5. There has been three different IP addresses lately that have been acting those pages. This user now seems to be clearing their user page so the warnings and block message aren’t there. Do you think they should be blocked from editing their user page as well? NZ Footballs Conscience (talk)
 * Let it be, they are free to blank it if they wish. Widr (talk) 14:01, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

Re: Juiianpe sockpuppet
Just to let you know that has also been editing under the IP. They have been making the exact same edits, which should be enough to block per WP:DUCK. —Farix (t &#124; c) 19:51, 30 July 2017 (UTC)

Sonny Barger
The IP vandal for that article has returned. FYI :) -  FlightTime  ( open channel ) 15:01, 31 July 2017 (UTC)

Archive Talk Page
Hi There,

I am having trouble with archiving my talk page due to it getting too big. I wondered if you would be able to help me out? Many Thanks, Telfordbuck (talk) 00:33, 2 August 2017 (UTC)
 * See Help:Archiving a talk page, there are different options. Widr (talk) 20:34, 2 August 2017 (UTC)

Question about recent block
Hi Widr, where is the block evasion from ? I cannot understand why this anonymous user was blocked—was this a mistake or am I missing something?  Malinaccier ( talk ) 21:35, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
 * See the revision history of Loretto School and the two blocked accounts. Widr (talk) 21:50, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Got it. I asked because it looks like the last two edits were good, though the IP was clearly used in the case you referenced. If you think this is the best action to prevent disruption, I will defer to your block despite the most recent edits.  Malinaccier ( talk ) 22:01, 5 August 2017 (UTC)

Your help
You have been very helpful in the past assisting with the many rap music editors I have brought to AIV. I tagged a music editor's talk page with a few "unsourced content" warnings, the last one on June 12th. The editor, Horizonlove, didn't like that, and posted a notice on their talk page targeting me. I've been trying to get the notice removed, and brought it to ANI here. I could care less about editing their talk page again. I just want the notice targeting me removed. If you are able to assist I would appreciate it. Thank you. Magnolia677 (talk) 23:16, 5 August 2017 (UTC)

Thank you
Hi Widr, I just wanted to say thanks because I don't think that I do it enough. You're work helping with WP:AIV is appreciated, so thank you. Sro23 (talk) 04:58, 8 August 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Emultyshop
You may wish to revoke talk page access as well.--Cahk (talk) 08:05, 8 August 2017 (UTC)

User:AllahuAkbar321
Hi Widr, you have recently blocked User:AllahuAkbar321 and his second account. I am requesting that you block the article Maharana Pratap from very new editors due to the vandalism caused by this editor. Thanks. TheNewSMG (talk) 08:25, 8 August 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Sam MT
You may wish to revoke talk page access, see also for similar. —72 talk 16:37, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

Advice
Hi, I noticed you removed the two users that I reported. These are definitely some sockpuppeting and using other people's identities. If it is unactionable, can you advise me on what I can do to stop so many disruptive and unproductive edits? Thanks! Smirkybec (talk) 20:10, 10 August 2017 (UTC)
 * If you suspect that they are socking, you can take it to WP:SPI. Widr (talk) 20:15, 10 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Really appreciate that :) Smirkybec (talk) 20:19, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

Bone Crusher (rapper)
Just so you know, the vandal made one last bad edit on Bone Crusher (rapper) before Deb protected it. 99.53.112.186 (talk) 14:45, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

IP return
Hello Widr. Back in June you blocked for disruptive editing. They were later blocked two more times. They have returned as to make the same edits. The incorrect adding of navboxes and the removal of pronunciation templates are consistent between the two IPs. Thanks for your time.
 * Done, obvious evasion. Widr (talk) 20:42, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

Continued Vandalism
Hello, back in July you blocked User talk:104.57.183.127 for disruptive editing for a few days. Since his block has been lifted, he's been continuing vandalizing the same pages he's been vandalizing before, as seen here. He also may be going under another anonymous IP tag, 2602:306:839B:77F0:648B:9CC3:86BD:26ED, the edits are consistent & similar with each other. Perhaps it's time for a permanent block? Armegon (talk) 21:01, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

A kitten for you!
Thanks for all the admin things you do! Every time I see your name in my watchlist I know justice is being done

‡ Єl Cid of ᐺalencia ᐐT₳LKᐬ  14:20, 15 August 2017 (UTC) 

A vandal you blocked
A vandal you blocked, User:Yetigod, actually streamed his vandalism live on Twitch the entire time he was doing it. This is the first time I'd ever seen this sort of thing, and found it interesting. What is your opinion on this? Philmonte101 😊😄😞 (talk) 02:41, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
 * He seemed to keep referring to reverts or talk page messages as "being denied" ("they keep denying me"), and also didn't seem to know what he was doing at all, hence the extremely long periods of time looking up pages on "how to create pages" etc. I found it interesting because it's like you get to see a vandal on the other side of the screen. What do they really think about while they're doing this? The answer is right on that link. Philmonte101 😊😄😞 (talk) 02:48, 14 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Third Party Comment - it's kind of eerie that people would go through the trouble of doing that! Were there people viewing the stream? The closest I've seen was a Reddit thread discussing ways to vandalize a certain article. Frankly that made me uncomfortable. But I guess it does give you insight into the vandals... often I wonder WHY go through the trouble if it will just be reverted, but I guess they don't know or don't care. Anyway, sorry for intruding! ‡ Єl Cid of ᐺalencia  ᐐT₳LKᐬ  14:19, 15 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Another Third Party Comment

Damn that's strange. And the first time I've ever seen something like it. I agree with that is eerie and seriously not the best idea. All the trouble just to vandalize a page(s) when you could just help improve. ♠Dinah♠ 🎤 14:28, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

MariaJaydHicky socks
Hi Widr, since you've blocked a few socks of MariaJaydHicky, I've found two more: Bernisha and Jameelacat (not linking to their user pages, as they would be notified). Same targets (in this case, Who You Are (Jessie J album)) and behaviour, including restoring genres with AllMusic references, which is not considered a reliable source per WP:ALBUMAVOID (and they have been told this before). Registered to restore genres that an IP from an IP range well known to be frequented by MariaJaydHicky, 82.xxx.xxx.xxx, had restored and was reverted for. Jameelacat apparently only registed to revert a user who had reverted one of the 82. IP's edits.  Ss 112  02:23, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

Webhost
Hello. A closer check (after your block) showed that "PE Skurykhin Mukola Volodumurovuch", the owner of the Ukrainian IP you just blocked for vandalism, is a webhost provider, so 31.131.24.0/24 ought to be blocked as a proxy, to prevent further abuse. - Tom &#124; Thomas.W talk 12:21, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

Question
About the IP you block for infiltrating the numbers of awards like this one at List of awards and nominations received by Nicki Minaj, there's a user named "2jbk 44" that is now doing the same thing like the IP does. Could this be possible that it's a block evasion? Rarity dash ( talk ) 01:21, 17 August 2017 (UTC)

Hadriensaori
Just letting you know in case you missed it on wP:ANV, that Hadriensaori, the editor you blocked two days for 31 hours for disruptive editing, resumed the behaviour by edit warring on Melodrama (Lorde album). They posted an attack on my user page, calling me a "Hitlerian" for reverting them. Not sure they really learned their lesson after the first block.  Ss 112  18:26, 17 August 2017 (UTC)

Donetsk and Luhansk
Donetsk and Luhansk are a pair. What happens at one happens at the other. I applaud your protection at Luhansk, but it needs to happen at Donetsk as well. When the vandals/trolls/IP hoppers hit one, they almost always attack the other as well. They are tied together at the hip. --Taivo (talk) 00:26, 18 August 2017 (UTC)

Another sock of Faye Reagan
Thank you, Widr, for blocking the two related accounts. appears to be a third of the same ilk. Cheers, 2601:188:180:11F0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 16:32, 22 August 2017 (UTC)

WikiProject Investment
WikiEditCrunch (talk) 18:37, 23 August 2017 (UTC)

Apologizing and hoping you can help me (didn't know how else to contact you)
Hello my name is Dalton Smith and i recently made an account on this sight as a little joke between my friends and the account page was removed by this user. I made the account called TheSensualSeven which on the talk page had the "history" of a fake band and it was speed blocked before i even had the chance to show my friends. the message said i was self advertising which i didn't mean to do and i am NOT a business or in a real band, I'm a high school er who was having some fun and i apologize for not following the guidelines.

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COPY OF WHAT I HAD WRITTEN ON THE PAGE WHETHER THAT BE SENT TO ME BY EMAIL OR HAVING MY PAGE UNBLOCKED LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO COPY IT.

thank you and contact me at school32email@gmail.com thank you for your time. (Daltonhow (talk) 22:42, 23 August 2017 (UTC))

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