Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit/Academy (old)/Enroll/Archive 1

User:Jschnur

 * Jschnur · (talk · contribs · deleted·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] ·rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Greetings. I'm here because of an invitation by User:Callanecc. I currently use TW as my anti-vandalism tool. I'm not sure of what else is available. Jschnur (talk) 07:13, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Oh, by the way, I'm in the Australian Eastern Standard time zone. Jschnur (talk) 07:16, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Looks good!  Theopolisme TALK 09:50, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Krenair might take. Dan653 (talk) 13:38, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * The Faithful Volunteer If Krenair doesn't want him, I'm always... ah well, you know my little spiel.  Theopolisme TALK 20:30, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * If Krenair doesn't take him I have three other instructors in mind who haven't graduated a student yet. Dan653 (talk) 20:52, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ARGH! (jkjk, I know. That previous statement was a joke, btw.)  Theopolisme TALK 20:54, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm willing to take this user. -- Krenair (talk &bull;contribs) 22:54, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Cool he's your student then. Dan653 (talk) 23:21, 12 July 2012 (UTC)


 * already done Dan653 (talk) 23:21, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

User:1947enkidu

 * 1947enkidu · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Central Europe (Holland), learning: anything you offer 1947enkidu (talk) 06:29, 13 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Looks good to me. This might be one for User:Riley Huntley? Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 07:58, 13 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I have no problems if Riley would like him. Dan653 (talk) 02:09, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
 * What program would the user like to learn? (i.e Huggle) Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 05:31, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Given that the user hasn't made many vandalism reverts, that is probably a question to ask them after you have done some vandalism teaching and they have some vandalism experience (eg. with manual, twinkle & rollback). Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 06:53, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅; I will be taking the user. Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.
 * already done For the bot. ;)  Theopolisme TALK 20:39, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Vivek Rai

 * Vivek Rai · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I do hereby wish to enroll myself at CVUA to equip myself with better abilities to fight Vandalism. Note: I think I'm aware of Twinkle and frequently use it for reversion, new pages patrol. VIVEK RAI : Friend?  04:27, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Looks good? What, if not just everything in general, specifically would you like to learn (to use)?  Theopolisme TALK 04:38, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I am worried about the SPI he was involved in (occurred less than two months ago.) Does he still qualify the requirement of "Good editor relations"? Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.
 * I saw that SPI and was worried about it initially - however it appears that since then, Vivek has had more positive relationships with others and seems ready to, shall we say, put that bit of the past behind them.  Theopolisme TALK 04:59, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Nevermind then, I trust your judgement :) Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 05:03, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Argh, the pressure! Well, if I'm wrong then this can be something for you to laugh at me for in 20 years. But I generally try to AGF on things like this.  Theopolisme TALK 05:08, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

Firstly of all, I shall present my humble thanksgiving to everyone for presenting their views towards me. I'm open to learn anything new and constructive and this is not limited to my work on Wikipedia only. It is one of my foremost principles in real life and I shall be infinitely obliged to everyone for so. As for the SPI investigations are concerned, I still stand by my comment of my non involvement in the case. I didn't even know then what SPI was actually. Anyways, that was past when I had many bitter memories of Wikipedia which I've discarded long ago from my life and It's quite a new start for me. Thanks again everyone. VIVEK RAI : Friend?  06:16, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Asked Elizium23 :)  Theopolisme TALK 06:19, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes! I will take this student. Elizium23 (talk) 17:21, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * already done Dan653 (talk) 17:52, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Jennie--x

 * Jennie--x · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Don't have much of a recent history fighting vandalism, but I did used to a long time ago. Looking for guidance with use of TW or Lupin. Thanks. Jennie | ☎ 09:54, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Approved. Electriccatfish2 (talk) 10:05, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I've asked Vertium . None of our current instructors use Lupin but Vertium does use Twinkle, we can work something out regarding Lupin or another tool (Vertium does use STiki if you want to give that a go). Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 10:56, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm willing to give STiki a go; what tool do you use (out of interest)? --Jennie | ☎ 11:42, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * You can see the tools every instructor uses at Counter-Vandalism Unit/Academy/Status. Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 12:04, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * already done Vertium is going to take her . Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 13:05, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Sephiroth87

 * Sephiroth87 · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Would like to learn to use Twinkle better, as well as get Rollback and learn Igloo and Huggle Sephiroth87 (talk) 12:41, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Generally we only take editors who have a little but more experience (usually not below 100 edits). However if you still want to go ahead and ask to enrol, one of the coordinators can have a look and let you know what they think. Also have a look at the message I left on your talk page. Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 13:09, 18 July 2012 (UTC)


 * You don't have a great deal of experience at Wikipedia; I would suggest that you would benefit more from full adoption - which covers all aspects of Wikipedia - rather than enrolling here. If you're still interested in vandalism after a month, come back and we'd love to have you. ItsZippy (talk • contributions) 14:02, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I would also strongly recommend adoption and support what ItsZippy said - come back in a month, and we'll be more than happy to show you the ropes!  Theopolisme TALK 14:07, 18 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Callanecc I accept your offer of adoption. Please write back to my talk page with further details. (Sephiroth87 talk • contribs) 14:33, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Not done due to inexperience; taken by Callanecc for adoption. Welcome to come back in a month!  Theopolisme TALK 14:39, 18 July 2012 (UTC)


 * already done for the bot.  Theopolisme TALK 14:39, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Rtucker913

 * Rtucker913 · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I know how to use the tools, but I think I want to try twinkle and huggle a little bit better. and my time is EDT time. rtucker913 (talk) 15:12, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Looks good!


 * User already has Rollback rights, but has clarified what they would like to learn above.  Theopolisme TALK 15:21, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * already done I am taking him. :) ♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛  Talk Email 15:49, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Thekillerpenguin

 * Thekillerpenguin · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * (Twinkle)

I have been using Twinkle for a while, but I want to master it a bit more, especially with the Anti-Vandal parts. Thekillerpenguin    (talk)   22:31, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ He is up for grabs, who wants him? Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 22:39, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I'll take him. -- J (t)  23:24, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Taken by Jeffwang . Cheers, Riley Huntley talk No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 23:50, 17 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Jeffwang has semi-retired. Does that mean I have to switch instructors?  Thekillerpenguin     (talk)   02:00, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I'll ask him. ItsZippy (talk • contributions) 10:53, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * How many days do we give him to respond, one or three? Dan653 (talk) 18:47, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Let's say 3 - in case they're busy on the weekends. WP:AGF.  Theopolisme TALK 18:52, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

As three days have passed, Jeffwang is now no longer a current instructor and therefore we need a new instructor for Thekillerpenguin. I'm really sorry about this TKP, and we'll try to make this as painless as possible! [please hold] [elevator music begins]  Theopolisme TALK 03:03, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * already done As everyone else already has a student, I'll be happy to be your instructor!  Theopolisme TALK 03:11, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

User:Michael Anon

 * Michael Anon · (talk · contribs · deleted ·cross-wiki · wikichecker ·count ·pages created ·auto edits · · [block log] · rights log · ''' · [ lu] ·rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I was invited to enroll by Callanecc and currently revert vandalism  manually. I adhere to UTC+01:00. Michael Anon (talk) 12:55, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ user does not have two months, but has shown committment. I'm happy to take this student (as I haven't heard anything from my current student since first contact) unless anyone else really wants him. Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 13:36, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Taking a look at the chart, sent a message to Chip as they have no students. Steady now, tiger... Hold off for a bit Callanecc.  Theopolisme  TALK 14:05, 19 July 2012 (UTC)


 * already done I'll take :)-- Chip123456 TalkContribs 18:33, 19 July 2012 (UTC)

User:HannesP

 * HannesP · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Presently I do not know of any anti-vandal tools; I always revert vandalism manually. I would like to learn about any tools that facilitate the job. Time zone: Stockholm (GMT+1) ✎ HannesP · talk 13:59, 31 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Asked Vertium. Dan653 (talk) 14:23, 31 July 2012 (UTC)
 * already done I'll take. Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 12:54, 1 August 2012 (UTC)

User:WeirdFire

 * WeirdFire · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Everything that you can teach me WeirdFire (talk) 09:59, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Can you explain this edit and what you were trying to do? Achowat (talk) 11:21, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Nevermind, currently indef blocked. Achowat (talk) 11:22, 5 August 2012 (UTC) already done Dan653 (talk) 22:41, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Activism1234

 * Activism1234 · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Anything! I just want to help out in removing vandalism, so anything or everything is fine by me. Also, since I joined in March 2012, I've had over 1500 edits.

 Activism  1234  17:58, 5 August 2012 (UTC)


 * ✅ Looks good. I'll find you an instructor now :)--Chip123456 18:41, 5 August 2012 (UTC)


 * I have asked to be your instructor. If you haven't heard from him in 24hrs, give me a nudge and I'll sort you out.--Chip123456 18:46, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Haven't gotten anything yet. -- Activism  1234  18:02, 6 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Hahc21 is currently inactive (sigh). I'm going to ask as he hasn't had any graduates, yet he's s been here a while. My sincere apologies for the delay, you are now a priority.--Chip123456 18:23, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Don't worry about it, it's all good with me. -- Activism  1234  18:30, 6 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Thanks for understanding, greatly appreciated. We seem to have a burst of enrolees at the moment, which is great!--Chip123456 18:32, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

Chip, have you asked anyone else? I would recommend Titodutta, perhaps.  Theopolisme TALK 20:07, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Agreed, ask Tito or Vertium. Dan653 (talk) 20:09, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done I have been forced to take this user SAVE ME jk I will gladly take him. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  20:33, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Obtund

 * Obtund · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I have 1,250 edits, and I would like to enroll so I have a better understanding an then can achieve rollback rights! Ob tund Talk 17:16, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

✅ Meets the guidelines. Achowat (talk) 17:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * - I will take him. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  19:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoa stop the horse!!! Swistertwister already has Obtund. Wtf? Dan653 (talk) 20:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Nulled the template until we work this out. Theopolisme   TALK 20:32, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I was never trained by him that I know of, and I checked his talk page and user page and he is on vacation. So I need an instructor. Ob tund Talk 23:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * reply from Swister. Sorry for all the trouble Obtund :/ Dan653 (talk) 01:58, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * No problem just keep me updated about this issue. Ob tund Talk 02:09, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I haven't contacted Obtund because it seems the user hasn't had any troubles recently. If he needs help, he's free to contact me. SwisterTwister   talk  03:03, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Well one of my main reasons of enrolling was, so I could achieve rollback rights. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 04:23, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Obtund

 * Obtund · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I have 1,250 edits, and I would like to enroll so I have a better understanding an then can achieve rollback rights! <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 17:16, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

✅ Meets the guidelines. Achowat (talk) 17:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * - I will take him. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  <sub style="color:red;">talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  19:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoa stop the horse!!! Swistertwister already has Obtund. Wtf? Dan653 (talk) 20:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Nulled the template until we work this out. Theopolisme   TALK 20:32, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I was never trained by him that I know of, and I checked his talk page and user page and he is on vacation. So I need an instructor. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 23:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * reply from Swister. Sorry for all the trouble Obtund :/ Dan653 (talk) 01:58, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * No problem just keep me updated about this issue. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 02:09, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I haven't contacted Obtund because it seems the user hasn't had any troubles recently. If he needs help, he's free to contact me. SwisterTwister   talk  03:03, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Well one of my main reasons of enrolling was, so I could achieve rollback rights. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 04:23, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

You can apply for rollback rights at any time. Going through the academy in no way guarantees rollback rights. Dan653 (talk) 02:00, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I suggest visiting Rollback if you haven't. If you need additional help, contact me at my talk page. One question though, what are your intended purposes for using rollback? SwisterTwister   talk  02:34, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

User: Jayemd

 * Jayemd · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I've already had over 1,000 edits in under 3 months. I'm not exactly asking for an enrollment, but I'm just giving you a heads-up on my statistics. Jayemd (talk) 17:24, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Meets requirements.  Theopolisme TALK 18:59, 3 August 2012 (UTC)


 * This page is for enrolling in the Counter Vandalism Unit Academy, however you state you're, "not exactly asking for an enrollment" - would you or wouldn't you like to become a student here? :)  Theopolisme TALK 17:55, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Or, after seeing Acho's comment, are you perhaps looking to be an instructor here?  Theopolisme TALK 18:11, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * (non-Coord Comments) My comments on Jaye's talk page was about enrolling, not serving as an instructor. Achowat (talk) 18:12, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Oops, misinterpreted. Sorry!  Theopolisme TALK 18:20, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I've found and fixed some vandalism on History of WWE by an anonymous ip user from what it looks like on the page's edit history. --Jayemd (talk) 18:58, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Fantastic! Would you like to become a student here? We can help you take your counter-vandal skills to the next level. :D  Theopolisme TALK 18:59, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Sure! --Jayemd (talk) 19:01, 3 August 2012 (UTC)

Per comments on his talk, Achowat would like to take Jayemd... so -->

already done Taken by Achowat.  Theopolisme TALK 19:10, 3 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Pmbma

 * Pmbma · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Rollback GMT Pmbma (talk) 00:06, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

Or to put it into proper English - done some basic anti-vandalism undo edits, but would like to go to the next stage and use rollback to undo sequences of edits which are neither verifiable or referenced and look dubious. If someone wants to teach (and will accept my not responding until I have spare time !) happy to learn... Pmbma (talk) 00:20, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Meets requirements! Now, to find you an instructor... Hang tight! ;)  Theopolisme TALK 00:46, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done I'll take. Dan653 (talk) 02:30, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Obtund

 * Obtund · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I have 1,250 edits, and I would like to enroll so I have a better understanding an then can achieve rollback rights! <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 17:16, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

✅ Meets the guidelines. Achowat (talk) 17:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * - I will take him. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  <sub style="color:red;">talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  19:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoa stop the horse!!! Swistertwister already has Obtund. Wtf? Dan653 (talk) 20:18, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Nulled the template until we work this out. Theopolisme   TALK 20:32, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I was never trained by him that I know of, and I checked his talk page and user page and he is on vacation. So I need an instructor. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 23:57, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
 * reply from Swister. Sorry for all the trouble Obtund :/ Dan653 (talk) 01:58, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * No problem just keep me updated about this issue. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 02:09, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I haven't contacted Obtund because it seems the user hasn't had any troubles recently. If he needs help, he's free to contact me. SwisterTwister   talk  03:03, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Well one of my main reasons of enrolling was, so I could achieve rollback rights. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 04:23, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

You can apply for rollback rights at any time. Going through the academy in no way guarantees rollback rights. Dan653 (talk) 02:00, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I suggest visiting Rollback if you haven't. If you need additional help, contact me at my talk page. One question though, what are your intended purposes for using rollback? SwisterTwister   talk  02:34, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done Dan653 (talk) 16:00, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Reverting vandalism and to use huggle. <em style="font-family:Courier;color:green">Ob <em style="font-family:Courier;color:#009ACD">tund <em style="font-family:Courier">Talk 19:08, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Bradshaws1

 * Bradshaws1 · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * What does participating in the academy involve? Bradshaws1 (talk) 20:51, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Meets requirements. ;)


 * Well, the academy teaches you everything you need to know about vandalism and how to deal with it.— Hahc 21  21:16, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * AKA, counter-vandalism! ;)  Theopolisme TALK 21:21, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I would be interested in discovering new ways to contribute to Wikipedia, e.g. I would like to learn about the different ways of dealing with vandalism, what tools are available, and how to correctly patrol a new page. --Bradshaws1 (talk) 22:02, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * We can help you with your first two requests, but do not do WP:NPP. If you would like help with npp I would ask User:Kudpung. Dan653 (talk) 22:06, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * OK, thank you. --Bradshaws1 (talk) 22:15, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm just generally interested in finding new things to do, now that I have been a Wikipedian for a few years. --Bradshaws1 (talk) 22:38, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Has anyone been offered the student? I'm interested :P -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  <sub style="color:red;">talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  00:03, 4 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Anyone can do NPP if they have the required knowledge and experience, and ability to  conduct  discussions with  new users who, unlike most vandals,  may  be responsible and educated individuals from  the business and academic world. The NPP system has no  bureaucracy or hierarchy, and it also requires no formal training or special user rights. Although I generally take care of NPP on  behalf of our community, I have no jurisdiction over it. However,  NPP  is in  a poor state and we need as many competent patrollers as possible. I  am naturally  therefore more than happy to  mentor any  user who  would like to do the job properly. The first step is to have a good read of the tutorial at WP:NPP,  and if there are any  further questions, simply  post  them  on  my  special  mentoring page . Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:09, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

Bradshaw, are you going to work on NPP for now? If so, I think that may be a fair slice of your WikiCake - but feel free to reapply when you finish up on that adventure! If you're not (for now) interested in working on NPP and would like counter-vandalism lessons/teaching, I'm sure one of our instructors here would be happy to have you as a student (alternatively).  Theopolisme TALK 03:49, 4 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Riley would not be happy to take you as a student as he already has one and others don't, right Riley? But I'm sure Titodutta or Hahc would be happy to take you. Dan653 (talk) 15:13, 4 August 2012 (UTC)
 * But.. but.. but my current student has been inactive for the last 21 days... :( Fine... -- Cheers, Riley Huntley  <sub style="color:red;">talk  No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here.  20:20, 4 August 2012 (UTC)
 * :O Well then you should mark him as inactive on the status page, or just remove him, so I'll know you need a student, thanks Dan653 (talk) 21:49, 4 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Which Riley has done -- Riley, take a look at this for when to remove your inactives.  Theopolisme TALK 22:55, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm not quite sure what I want to do :) How much do you think I could learn from cvua? Might I already be familiar with much of what is taught in it? Are there any other options I may want to consider? --Bradshaws1 (talk) 23:25, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

I would like to enrol in the cvua. Well, maybe we can see how it goes, I mean, it's all kind of new to me --Bradshaws1 (talk) 13:13, 7 August 2012 (UTC)


 * ✅(for posterity) Student needs an instructor. :)  Theopolisme TALK 20:22, 7 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Riley can take if he wants, or I will if he doesn't. Just advise.  Thanks  Vertium '' When all is said and done 23:58, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * You take him Vertium. Dan653 (talk) 02:28, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Got him — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vertium (talk • contribs)
 * already done (for the bot). Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 14:21, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Guðsþegn

 * Guðsþegn · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I want to use Huggle which requires rollback permission, I read the page on vandalism; Im in the US central time zone, so may not respond immediately    GUÐSÞEGN    ME CD  07:23, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Approved for training. Electric Catfish 11:43, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Does this mean I'm approved for training, or approved for rollback?    GUÐSÞEGN    ME CD  22:11, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * For the record, it just said "Approved" before. Hence my prior quandry.    GUÐSÞEGN    ME CD  23:34, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * This means that you are approved for training - sorry if that wasn't clear. We're currently finding an instructor for you - hang tight!  Theopolisme TALK 22:20, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * You get rollback (usually) after you graduate the Academy. I'm going to ask Yunshui - he said that he wanted to take another student. Electric Catfish 23:11, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks.    GUÐSÞEGN    ME CD  23:36, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Yunshui is on vacation for a few weeks to get some well-deserved rest. I'l be taking. Electric Catfish 20:32, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done Taken by me. Electric Catfish 20:32, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Lone boatman

 * Lone boatman · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I was advised on my talk page to enroll. Happy to learn all I can about rolling back vandalism. Lone boatman (talk) 09:20, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Your account was created less than a month ago. Awaiting coordinator's decision. Electric Catfish 11:45, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Acount was created more than a month ago. Dan653 (talk) 18:02, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done By me!--Chip123456 18:12, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I can teach them. --<span style="white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:#ED791A 0em 0em 0.8em,#F55220 -0.8em -0.8em 0.9em,#1D6B00 0.7em 0.7em 0.8em;"> Tito Dutta  ✉  18:13, 7 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Take the one above ;)--Chip123456 18:24, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Irondome

 * Irondome · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Any basic tools.I am quite new, but I have dealt with a couple of stupid edits that I have seen while Wikibrowsing. My timezone is BST Irondome (talk) 22:02, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Requirement is 200+ edits, but you seem to know what you are doing. I will have no problem ticking if you answer or not, but I'm curious as to why you have so many talk page edits. Dan653 (talk) 22:22, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Do you mean stuff on other editors pages? I suppose I just talk too much. I do like to promote discussion, especially on consensus - related stuff. Irondome (talk) 22:31, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I do mean other editors pages, but promoting consensus is great! and with that
 * ✅ we'll work on getting you an instructor ASAP :D Dan653 (talk) 22:33, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks Dan :) Hope to be of help Irondome (talk) 22:40, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Asked WD. Dan653 (talk) 22:58, 8 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Will be happy to take if WD+others cannot, I have space for another - just putting that out there.  Theopolisme TALK 23:39, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

If wd doesn't respond in 24 hours he's yours :) Dan653 (talk) 02:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Cheers people :D Irondome (talk) 05:14, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Considering that W.D. hasn't been active these past days, he may not reply swiftly. I'm willing to adopt this user. SwisterTwister   talk  06:31, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done by me, per above... Swister, if you'd like a student... look down. :)  Theopolisme TALK 11:08, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Qantasplanes

 * Qantasplanes · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * Like to learn any tool (maybe Huggle). Got plenty of experience dealing with vandalsim. Timezone AEST. Thanks. Qantasplanes (talk) 08:40, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Meets requirements, asked Swister (above) .  Theopolisme TALK 11:09, 10 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Absolutely, I'd be willing to take this user. SwisterTwister   talk  20:23, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done Taken by Swister. :)  Theopolisme TALK 20:41, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

User:TheChampionMan1234

 * TheChampionMan1234 · (talk · contribs · deleted · cross-wiki · wikichecker · count · pages created · auto edits · · [ block log] · rights log · google''' · [ lu] · rfar · rfc · rfcu · ssp · spi)
 * I was invited here, and I think it will be fun, I am a proud new pages patroller with twinkle ''TheChampionMan1234 11:06, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Meets requirements - now, to find you an instructor! :)  Theopolisme TALK 11:13, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Me? If you haven't asked anyone else yet? Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 14:27, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * already done I'll take unless the user has a problem. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 16:34, 10 August 2012 (UTC)