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User talk:Ilijadjordum
I'm troubled by your decline of the unblock request by Charliestalnaker. I've never heard of a user using the unblock template on behalf of another user. I've seen third parties go to WP:AN to complain about a block or comment on the blocked user's Talk page, but not what happened here. By declining it, it seems to me that you are condoning it. Plus, although the history shows what happened, the unblock request is not even signed. What are your thoughts?--Bbb23 (talk) 10:42, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
 * To be clear, your concern is that I declined it rather than removed it, correct? If I'm confused on that, ignore the rest. I did note, "This unblock request is deeply inappropriate" to make it clear that I wasn't condoning this behaviour. After warning the user, I then subsequently reverted their next attempt and then blocked them. In general, my position is that it's not appropriate to request an unblock for a different user on that user's talk page, particularly when unsigned. I can imagine circumstances where I'd say, oh sure, yeah, thanks, obvious mistaken block. I'd agree with you, going to WP:AN is a different matter. So, too, would be going to the blocking admin's talk page. Here, though, this was a clear case of refusing to WP:DROPTHESTICK (as I indicated at User talk:Charliestalnaker). I did try to clearly indicate I was not condoning the behaviour. I think you are indicating I didn't go far enough wrt to the unblock request itself and should simply have reverted the first attempt (not just the second attempt). If that's what you are indicating, I think you are probably correct. --Yamla (talk) 11:31, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Pretty much all that you say. This is what I would have done: (1) reverted the first unblock request, (2) warned Charlie for disruption, including personal attacks and using the unblock template on behalf of another user; (3) if Charlie had insisted, as he did, revert again and block him, probably straight to indef rather than your escalating blocks but I can see a shorter block, although not an hour (smiling). The reason I would have gone straight to indef, or at least a significant period, is because this is not the case of a user who was involved in the events leading up to my block of Ilijadjordum, but a user who harbors a grudge for my conduct vis-a-vis him and has clearly been monitoring my actions since. Thanks for your response.--Bbb23 (talk) 11:48, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Bbb23. I was hoping the one hour block would have been enough. Obviously not. I agree with all of your points and in hindsight, that would probably have been a more effective approach for me to take. --Yamla (talk) 11:51, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Regardless, I appreciate your willingness to discuss it.--Bbb23 (talk) 12:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC)

welp
they clearly didn't think you were serious PRAXIDICAE🌈 22:06, 7 July 2022 (UTC)
 * They clearly enjoy the simple pleasures (of trolling). --Yamla (talk) 22:28, 7 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Speaking of trolls, would you mind having a word with this user? It's like talking to a brick wall. PRAXIDICAE🌈 22:33, 7 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Not sure if it'll help, but I left a message there and will keep an eye on their edits for the next little while. Though probably not until tomorrow, as it's been a long day. :) --Yamla (talk) 22:40, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

TPA
this is always in my WL and I'm surprised it hasn't been yanked yet. They don't seem to get it. PRAXIDICAE🌈 18:01, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:29, 10 July 2022 (UTC)

uno mas
seems a likely candidate PRAXIDICAE🌈 14:09, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Interesting. That one didn't show up in the check. Clearly related, though, so I'll tag them. --Yamla (talk) 14:10, 11 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Just figured it was worth probably changing it from a softblock (which is mind boggling anyway) so we can avoid any "bUt ThEy WeRe SoFtBl0cKeD" when they inevitably sock again.
 * Thanks! PRAXIDICAE🌈 14:10, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

Demographics of Taiwan
Why did you revert my edit? – Ilovemydoodle (talk) 18:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
 * The wording was substantially worse than the existing wording. --Yamla (talk) 18:49, 13 July 2022 (UTC)

Question
Why you revert my edit? 100.11.127.115 (talk) 18:50, 14 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Don't template the regulars. See Don't template the regulars. --Yamla (talk) 18:51, 14 July 2022 (UTC)
 * OK, thanks. 100.11.127.115 (talk) 18:57, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

Query about range
Hey! May I ask what is up with 92.40.202.0/23? Whoever is on the range has recently made a ton of edits to talk pages across the IPs, commonly with categorisation-problematic templates (E.g. db-g10). Am I ok to blank these pages in those scenarios? Thanks. Aidan9382 (talk) 18:53, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, seems to have been cleared and sorted by another editor. Aidan9382 (talk) 18:59, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Excellent. Yeah, this is a block-evading vandal. I'm not allowed to indicate who they are, but they are just here to waste time. Thanks for checking! --Yamla (talk) 19:00, 15 July 2022 (UTC)

Question about IP
Hello! I noticed you extended an IP range block for for block evasion. I tried to submit a SPI investigation last week but I think I shouldn't have added the original username. I want to say the editing of is very similar to the blocked IP range. I can post the supporting info here again or do you think I should just make a new SPI? – The Grid  ( talk )  02:04, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Here's the summary I made last week but removing any reference to the named account: Disruptive editing has been happening on Road signs in the United States (and on the talk page and archives diff 01 diff 02), Road signs in the United Kingdom, and Cyrillic alphabets. A range block was applied to 2601:C6:C580:6B20:0:0:0:0/64 a week ago and the IPv4 is magically back again. They even responded to my reverts from the different IP address: my revert and their revert back. The interaction timeline shows a high likelihood with IPv4 vs IPv6. – The Grid  ( talk )  17:26, 17 July 2022 (UTC)

Blocked editor returned
Hello, you blocked User:Keith161 for being a sockpuppet. It appears he returned. User:Introessive began editing later the same day, and has exactly the same pattern of adding non-noteworthy news about betting & gaming companies, cited to a variety of quasi-reliable sites. (Though now he mixes in some anti-vandalism work to look more like a good-faith editor.) Toohool (talk) 15:08, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

Giving IPBE back
Hello! My account has been blocked for my friend's fun. My friend made a request for fun on meta. And that's why, I had been blocked. However, please give my IPBE back. -- Abdullah ☆ (Talk) 04:47, 25 July 2022 (UTC)
 * No, sorry. IPBE has pretty strict criteria and I no longer believe you qualify. --Yamla (talk) 10:17, 25 July 2022 (UTC)
 * It's normal. There was something wrong with me. But kindly see the conversation. I request you to give another and last chance.-- Noman ☆ (Talk) 04:36, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Based on that, there's "credible evidence or concern of abuse". I will not be reinstating IPBE and believe you are not eligible for IPBE at this time. --Yamla (talk) 10:42, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:45, 5 August 2022 (UTC)

thank you! merci! gracias!
As a dorky middle-aged person in the troublemaker capital of the western U.S., I deeply appreciate your trust and help with this access issue! You’re a good, thoughtful colleague in all respects and I am happy to be a collaborator with you. Wishing you a good weekend! -  Julietdeltalima   (talk)  20:40, 5 August 2022 (UTC)  Julietdeltalima   (talk)  20:40, 5 August 2022 (UTC)

Sock suspicion
@Doug Weller I have a suspicion.

Sockpuppet_investigations/Atharv_Bakshi Venkat TL (talk) 11:57, 6 August 2022 (UTC)


 * I don’t understand.@Venkat TL Doug Weller  talk 13:41, 6 August 2022 (UTC)
 * @Doug Weller, My tag was in reference to your comment. Special:Diff/1102710334 Someone moved the case page. The sock is already blocked so no more action needed by anyone. --Venkat TL (talk) 13:49, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

Look
I'm you! -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 11:28, 6 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Ah ha ha. Well, I hope you are enjoying some of my particularly tasty coffee this morning. :) --Yamla (talk) 11:30, 6 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Indeed. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 13:50, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for the revert
I tried to do that myself within seconds but you beat me to it. It was a simple overlapping edit conflict. NewsAndEventsGuy (talk) 21:29, 7 August 2022 (UTC)
 * No problem. --Yamla (talk) 21:29, 7 August 2022 (UTC)

Legal threats
Runway Magazine Official is posting what appears to be genuine serious legal threats on their talk page. TPA should be revoked in my opinion. 47.227.95.73 (talk) 22:34, 11 August 2022 (UTC)


 * already did it, so no need to worry about it. --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 03:34, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks! --Yamla (talk) 11:28, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

UTRS
I've a confession to make. I've no idea shat to so with those open requests. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 21:19, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * For what it's worth, I think the problem is broader. We end up with a lot of unblock requests just sitting unanswered. UTRS isn't as bad as cat:unblock. In about a month (too much hiking this month), I'm going to try assembling my thoughts on the larger problem. I think we need clearer guidelines. Still, I'll go over everything at UTRS again on Sunday if you don't beat me to it. :) --Yamla (talk) 21:25, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Hiking sounds like fun -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 22:19, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

Bear skello unblock request
You may not be aware that when you declined the unblock request at User talk:Bear skello, I had an SPI case open on that account: Sockpuppet investigations/Joseph A. Spadaro - in case you wish to comment. ~Anachronist (talk) 18:28, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, commented there. --Yamla (talk) 19:33, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Well, just appeared as an apparent sock of Bear skello, restoring Bear skello's edits. (not at 3RR yet though). Because Bear skello is unrelated to Joseph A. Spadaro, should I start a new SPI case? ~Anachronist (talk) 06:10, 13 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, I just blocked it with uw-vaublock. I'm curious if it's actually a sockpuppet though. ~Anachronist (talk) 06:14, 13 August 2022 (UTC)

Sir or mam
We are salaria hindu rajput

If you change again We will submit FIR against you.... Remember 2409:4055:14:6CCA:C3B7:7C08:117F:A721 (talk) 11:44, 15 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Blocked for legal threats. --Yamla (talk) 11:46, 15 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Now they can report me too. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 13:41, 15 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Oh noes whatever will we do? --Yamla (talk) 15:16, 15 August 2022 (UTC)

Thank you for reverting 184.71.97.170's personal attack!
Hi, I know this is week old news, but I just checked the IP's contribution history to see if they'd come back, and I saw that they made a rather obnoxious personal attack against me. Thank you for reverting it, and for revoking talk page access. Cheers! Rockstone Send me a message!  02:33, 19 August 2022 (UTC)
 * No problem! --Yamla (talk) 09:14, 19 August 2022 (UTC)

FYI
re this decline, they're also socking in addition to using a proxy, see Sockpuppet investigations/Irfan Suhrid Rahman PRAXIDICAE🌈 18:23, 22 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Sigh. Thanks, good catch. --Yamla (talk) 18:28, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

MfD Abuse?
Yamla, I know you usually deal with block/unblock issues, but I'm having what I think is an unusual and related problem. Somebody's decided to initiate an attempt to have my userpage deleted, of all things. I've had no prior contact with this person and have happily complied with all of the user's demands and then some to try to make this go away, but it isn't. This seems like an egregious abuse of process to me. Could you please take a look? See here. Thanks for your time and consideration either way. Rogue 9 (talk) 21:10, 22 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I don't think it's actually an abuse to file an MfD here, though I will certainly admit that it's unusual. I see nothing there that would allow me to speedy-close out-of-process. I see you have significantly pruned down your user page now and should note that in the discussion. Please understand that I'm not trying to be aggressive here. I think there's a very good chance your user page will survive the deletion discussion now that it's been trimmed down and I think you'll make that more likely by noting this. The way I see this is that you read and understood that people thought you had too much content on your user page and took action to rectify this situation, and this should (and I expect will) count in your favour. Also, because it's not clear from what I've written so far, I'm rather surprised this happened. It's unusual (though not unheard of). --Yamla (talk) 21:19, 22 August 2022 (UTC)
 * No worries, I appreciate your taking the time to look. I just wish that the person objecting would have simply showed on my talk page and said so. We could have had a civil discussion about it rather than me working with a gun to my head, metaphorically speaking. I'm just worried that the people who hang out watching MfD are mainly deletionists; I'm already getting "delete per nom" and similar even after severe pruning. Thanks again. Rogue 9 (talk) 21:26, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

User talk:Yadhu Krishna BP
You wrote "I do not believe this user's claim that they also control the Theoder2055 account, based on technical evidence." I don't think the editor actually meant that; I think "I have said myself been blocked on User:Theoder2055 account" was intended to mean "I have said on User:Theoder2055's talk page that I have been blocked". However, it really doesn't make any difference, because, as has said, there's a serious CIR problem, so even if the sockpuppetry issue were cleared up, it wouldn't make much sense to unblock. I confess I'm not sure why I didn't take that line from the start, and save myself time trying to help where no help is likely to be effective. JBW (talk) 13:58, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Ah. Well, that at least makes sense. I strongly agree with the WP:CIR concerns. --Yamla (talk) 13:59, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I've removed talk page access with a fresh block that also acknowledges the CIR concerns. A bit heavy handed, I will admit, but this is going nowhere and I don't see it benefiting him or Wikipedia to lave access on the talk page.  Dennis Brown - 2&cent; 15:21, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * On the user's talk page you said that you "have no opinion" as to whether there was socking. It doesn't really matter, since we agree that unblocking wouldn't serve any useful purpose, but just in case you are interested, (and you too, Yamla) it is pretty certain that the editor had at least one earlier blocked account; they stated in several talk page posts that they had previously been blocked, despite the fact that the account "Yadhu Krishna BP" had at that time never been blocked. The single most clear cut announcement of this is in [this edit]. I now think it is entirely possible that the editor isn't Jomontgeorge, and their original account may have been blocked in error, because their behaviour since being blocked has not seemed similar to previous Jomontgeorge socks. However, I really gave them every opportunity to say what their previous account was, and if they had done so I would have considered whether an unblock might be reasonable. Two things happened to put any possibility of unblocking out of my mind: (1) the more they said in response to the block the more the competence issue became glaringly obvious, and (2) they kept on lying about having had no previous accounts. In fact the lying was to some extent a part of the competence issue, because with a little competence they would have realised that they had effectively announced that they had been blocked on another account, so that denying it was pointless. As I said, just in case you are interested. JBW (talk) 19:51, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
 * That is along the lines I was thinking, they had even if we don't know who. Almost like: "I wasn't socking, and you can't prove it because I was on someone else's computer when I did it". That kind deception meeting up with CIR. The competency issue did get more and more obvious with each paragraph.  That's why I just changed the block, as I think there was little room for any 3rd party to debate that.  Dennis Brown - 2&cent; 19:59, 28 August 2022 (UTC)

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 11:13, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

Bad image list
Hello, Yamla, I hope you are well! I am writing to you today because I wanted to ask for some advice. Basically there is an image on the bad images list (the reason for that is because it is pornographic) although I am considering suggesting deletion since I do not see the purpose for it to be here on Wikipedia. It is not whitelisted for any articles, and whilst I am aware that Wikipedia is not censored, I just don’t see the purpose for the file. How do you think I should go about suggesting deletion? Many thanks, Blanchey (talk) 20:07, 29 August 2022 (UTC)
 * To be clear, the image is on the bad images list and isn't currently used? If so, it should certainly be tagged for deletion. WP:PROD is probably what you'd use. If it's in use, though, you'd need to get consensus to remove it from articles. Be warned, this may well not happen. --Yamla (talk) 22:09, 29 August 2022 (UTC)


 * No, it’s definitely not in use. Thanks for the advice, Yamla Blanchey (talk) 06:31, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * It is used on other wikis, so I propose deletion only on English Wikipedia and not Wikimedia commons or anything like that. Blanchey (talk) 06:38, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I can't give any more information without knowing the specifics. --Yamla (talk) 10:54, 30 August 2022 (UTC)


 * No worries Blanchey (talk) 11:54, 30 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Hello Yamla, I am contacting you again regarding an image I want deleting. This is on commons so I would understand if you couldn’t help me with this one. I am trying to propose deletion on commons although I don’t know how to do it because it’s not like Wikipedia. I know you said you don’t know what image it is (If it helps, I’ll tell you although I will warn you it’s rather horrifying), so I’d obviously do it all, but since it’s in use on two other wikis, which sort of deletion should I propose, and what is the template? Thanks Blanchey (talk) 14:25, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Courtesy ping
A user whom you blocked is at meta trying to get sysop permissions on a small wiki: Steward_requests/Permissions. Thought you should know. Best, KevinL ( aka L235 · t · c) 23:14, 7 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Interesting. Thanks for letting me know. --Yamla (talk) 23:28, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

IPBE request
Hello, Yamla. Being in a country/region in the world with inconvenient Internet access, I've been using proxies to bypass the "fire wall" and IPBE to edit on en Wikipedia. However, my IPBE will be expired in this month. Can you grant me another one? It will be more appreciated if you can grant me a longer exemption. Thanks!--波斯波莉斯 (talk) 02:56, 4 September 2022 (UTC)
 * , done! Sorry for the delay, I was away. --Yamla (talk) 23:05, 8 September 2022 (UTC)

Yikes
Regarding this, we missed the Keremeos fire by the skin of our teeth when travelling the Crowsnest the summer. Welcome back!-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 20:24, 8 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Oooh, that was a really bad one. We drove through a bit of smoke, but had two nights in a campground cancelled because of the power failures. Not bad for us (we found a nice little provincial campground on the way home, campervan has batteries and solar), but I feel sorry for the people living in Jasper who may be suffering without reliable power for weeks. --Yamla (talk) 23:02, 8 September 2022 (UTC)
 * At least it's summer. Jasper without power in the winter is an entirely different story.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 17:57, 9 September 2022 (UTC)

Web host block
Hi

My personal IP address has been blocked long before I acquired it. Now, there is indeed my personal media server running there, with open ports 80 and 443.

In response to my unblock request you pointed out that ports 8080 and 5060 also being visible. I am rather certain that is not the case. Could you walk me through the process by which these were detected? Perhaps it's an issue with my ISP?

From what I got from wikipedia's policy, these measures are intended to prevent proxy access. If so, Is there a way in which I could prove my server is not being used for such purpose?

Sincerely Oneardicento (talk) 17:22, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I detected this using the nmap utility. It's certainly not perfect, but I did manually validate that ports 80 and 443 were doing web hosting, which is why the range was blocked. I validated this by simply pointing my browser at those addresses. --Yamla (talk) 17:28, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Ports other than 80 and 443 appear to be a false-positive by nmap.
 * What can I do to have the block lifted? Oneardicento (talk) 17:36, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Loosely, I argue that because the block is a webhost block, you need to shut down ports 80 and 443. By far your best bet is to contact the blocking admin and explain the situation to them. They may be happy to lift, alter, or restrict the block based on your information. --Yamla (talk) 18:35, 21 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Thank you Oneardicento (talk) 18:36, 21 September 2022 (UTC)

blocked p2p proxy
I've had so many appellants tall me I'm wrong after using the standard template, I just don't bother with these anymore. Ideas? -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 16:02, 24 September 2022 (UTC)

User:Daredevils56
Hi Yamla, you marked this account as blocked but forgot to issue the block. I would do it myself but it's better if you do it, because it's a checkuser block. Thanks, — Diannaa (talk) 12:07, 27 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Oh. Wow. Thanks. Need more coffee. Done! --Yamla (talk) 12:08, 27 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, — Diannaa (talk) 12:13, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

edit on Shader
why did you revert my edit on Shader? Eteled286 (talk) 20:11, 29 September 2022 (UTC)


 * @Eteled286 I believe it’s related to your other edits. See the message that was posted earlier. Tropicalkitty (talk) 20:16, 29 September 2022 (UTC)


 * Yeah. It was a nonsense edit, like basically all other edits from Eteled286. --Yamla (talk) 20:27, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * what's so "nonsense" about it? shaders are also used for 2D graphics. Eteled286 (talk) 21:35, 29 September 2022 (UTC)

edit on Etcher (software)
why was this edit reverted? (I'm getting really tired of asking this) Eteled286 (talk) 21:45, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I have already answered. Essentially none of your edits are constructive. For this specific example, CSS is a style sheet language, not a programming language. If you cannot see the numerous, serious problems with essentially all of your article edits, that indicates we'll have to block you (see WP:CIR). --Yamla (talk) 21:51, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * HTML is also not a programming language, my also reverted edit on "Vulkan", and some other edits, and my non-reverted edits, don't have serious problems AFAICT. Eteled286 (talk) 22:03, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Yeah. If you had added HTML (you didn't, good!) at the same time, I'd have removed that, too. --Yamla (talk) 22:05, 29 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I only added CSS because HTML was in the list Eteled286 (talk) 22:42, 29 September 2022 (UTC)

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 * An administrator's account was recently compromised. Administrators are encouraged to check that their passwords are secure, and reminded that ArbCom reserves the right to not restore adminship in cases of poor account security. You can also use two-factor authentication (2FA) to provide an extra level of security.
 * Self-nominations for the electoral commission for the 2022 Arbitration Committee elections open 2 October and close 8 October.
 * You are invited to comment on candidates in the 2022 CUOS appointments process.
 * An RfC is open to discuss whether to make Vector 2022 the default skin on desktop.
 * Tech tip: You can do a fuzzy search of all deleted page titles at Special:Undelete.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 11:43, 1 October 2022 (UTC)

Thank you
...for your attention to my unblock request, and your clear explanation of your decision. Cheers. 2601:240:CD06:74E0:C9A9:6475:CF47:41A2 (talk) 04:05, 9 October 2022 (UTC)
 * I looked in on the original article in question, Glossary of physics, and it remains thoroughgoingly in violation of WP:VERIFY, and without any reader warnings. You will see, if you look at the Talk page, that I am not the only editor concerned with the state of the article, and the approach taken by its past editors (e.g., in defiance of WP:VER, relying solely on wikilinks as means of verifiability). Since I have history there, could you look at the article, and at least place the warning at the head of the article? I believe students need to understand, in going there, that we are not following our own rules at present. Cheers. 2601:246:C700:2:F9F3:A287:684E:12E (talk) 19:31, 19 October 2022 (UTC)
 * There's no discussion from 2022 on that talk page at all. --Yamla (talk) 21:54, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

YGM
Regards, Yamaguchi先生 (talk) 20:17, 21 October 2022 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Category:Wikipedia sockpuppets of Gigachad5000


A tag has been placed on Category:Wikipedia sockpuppets of Gigachad5000 indicating that it is currently empty, and is not a disambiguation category, a category redirect, a featured topics category, under discussion at Categories for discussion, or a project category that by its nature may become empty on occasion. If it remains empty for seven days or more, it may be deleted under section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself. Qwerfjkl talk  13:46, 22 October 2022 (UTC)

Martin Scorsese
Hi, thanks for your help at Martin Scorsese. However, I noticed that the protection you put in is significantly shorter than the previous protection which expired only a short time ago. Would you please take a look at the page's protection history and consider making the semi-protection longer? The page has been an LTA target for a long time. Thank you. McLaughlinian (talk) 17:46, 23 October 2022 (UTC)
 * And just in case you didn't know, this helpful editor is a WP:HAND of the LTA. Pinging, our resident expert on this particular pest. Favonian (talk) 17:57, 23 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Yup. Yamla has access to the secret LTA identification database on this one, or you could just tag it confirmed per me. It should be policy to always listen to Favonian. -- zzuuzz (talk) 18:45, 23 October 2022 (UTC)
 * My fiendish plot for world domination come true, at last. Muahahaha!!! Favonian (talk) 18:51, 23 October 2022 (UTC)
 * I enjoy how often things are resolved by the time I get the message on my own talk page. :) --Yamla (talk) 21:11, 23 October 2022 (UTC)

What's your pleasure? -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 19:21, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Ah, that one dropped off my radar. I'll go take a look right now! Thanks for reminding me. --Yamla (talk) 20:53, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * my pleasure. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 20:56, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – November 2022
News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2022).

Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Isabelle Belato · Whpq
 * Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Atama · Astronautics~enwiki · Athaenara · Eddie891 · GraemeL · Marianocecowski · Natalya · Pratyeka · SB Johnny

Interface administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg TheresNoTime
 * Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg Ragesoss

CheckUser changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg Blablubbs · Firefly
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Joe Roe

Oversight changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg DGG

Guideline and policy news
 * The article creation at scale RfC opened on 3 October and will be open until at least 2 November.
 * An RfC is open to discuss having open requests for adminship automatically placed on hold after the seven-day period has elapsed, pending closure or other action by a bureaucrat.

Arbitration
 * Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 13 November 2022 until 22 November 2022 to stand in the 2022 Arbitration Committee elections.
 * The arbitration case request titled Athaenara has been resolved by motion.
 * The arbitration case Reversal and reinstatement of Athaenara's block has entered the proposed decision stage.
 * , and  have been appointed to the Electoral Commission for the 2022 Arbitration Committee Elections.  and  are reserve commissioners.

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 * The 2022 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process has concluded with the appointment of two new CheckUsers.
 * You can add yourself to the centralised page listing time zones of administrators.
 * Tech tip: Wikimarkup in a block summary is parsed in the notice that the blockee sees. You can use templates with custom options to specify situations like or.

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Archive Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:24, 1 November 2022 (UTC)

67.249.247.4 still evading block?
The July 31 3-month block you applied to recently expired. The editor has resumed editing there and they are starting to collect more reversions and talk page warnings. Are they still considered evading a block? – Archer1234 (talk) 01:35, 6 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Yeah. I'll go extend the block. --Yamla (talk) 11:08, 6 November 2022 (UTC)

Google News Or Bing News
Hey Sir Help me. How many Google news article and bing news article are enough and helpfull for new article creation on Wikipedia. Bijender dutta (talk) 01:04, 14 November 2022 (UTC)
 * I answered this on my talkpage. ☆ Bri (talk) 01:14, 14 November 2022 (UTC)