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기타 링크

유대계 미국인 사기꾼 목록

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

유대계 미국인 사기꾼들의 명단이 삭제되었다.유대계 미국인 갱단 명단이 있는데 왜 안 되지?마도프, 디나 와인 레이스, 마크 리치, 네빈 샤피로가 있었어멜랑쥬파스티 (대화)08:14, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

왜냐하면 유대인과 미국인 그리고 폭력조직의 교차점은 관련이 있기 때문이다; 유대인과 미국인의 조직범죄를 보라.유대계 미국인들과 사기꾼들: 그렇게 많지 않다.2013년 12월 2일 (UTC) 08:18, Writ Keeper♔[응답]
삭제 행정관으로서, 기사는 다수의 살아 있는 사람들을 증거도 없이 "사기꾼"으로 명명했고, 그들의 민족성과 그들의 주장을 뒷받침하는 믿을 만한 출처가 없는 것으로 추정되는 사기 행위 사이의 연관성을 암시했다.이것은 살아있는 사람들의 전기들에 대한 우리의 정책과 배치된다. (그리고 관계를 확립하는 믿을만한 출처의 부족을 감안할 때, 유대계 미국인에 대한 공격으로 인식될 수 있다.)TheCatalyst31ReactionCreation 08:31, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
링크된 물품은 모두 소싱되어 있다.대상에 소스가 있는 경우 링크 목록에는 대개 소스가 없다.왜 '연결'이 있었다고 생각하는가?영국의 살인범 목록과 연관성이 있는가?멜랑쥬파스티 (대화) 08:34, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
살아 있는 사람들이 나쁜 짓을 했거나 나쁜 짓을 했거나, 범죄적이고, 논쟁적인 일에 연루되어 있다고 불평하는 리스트는 항상 리스트에서 제공되어야 한다. 기사들의 출처로는 충분하지 않다.BLP를 포함한 대부분의 다른 리스트의 경우, 리스트에서 그것들을 소싱하는 것이 가장 좋다.프람 (대화) 09:32, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
정책에 링크해 주시겠습니까?영국의 범죄자 명단은?멜랑쥬파스티 (대화) 09:49, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
왜 아무도 이것을 'G10 공격 페이지'로 삭제하지 않는가?멜랑쥬 파스티 (대화) 10:39, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
아마 그것들 중 하나가 아니기 때문일 것이다.토론 및 관련 정책에 유의하십시오. ES&L 10:50, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
아무도 정책과 연계되어 있지 않다.멜랑쥬 파스티 (대화) 10:52, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
(볼루션되지 않은 편집기의 설명) WP:공격에피게니우스 (대화) 16:57, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
(ec)그 페이지를 가리켜줘서 고맙고, 나는 이제 정말로 G10으로 삭제했다.심지어 기사 없는 출품작까지 포함했는데, 이는 다소 끔찍한 BLP 위반(출처가 좋은 기사와의 링크를 가진 비소싱 출품작보다 훨씬 심함)이다.정책에 관해서는, WP:V의 시작은 "기사, 목록, 자막의 모든 것을 포함한 위키백과 메인 스페이스의 모든 자료는 검증가능해야 한다.모든 인용문, 그리고 검증가능성이 도전받았거나 도전받을 가능성이 있는 모든 자료는 그 자료를 직접 지지하는 인라인 인용문을 포함해야 한다.선원이 필요하지만 선원이 없는 재료는 제거될 수 있다.살아 있는 사람들에 대한 비협조적인 논쟁거리는 즉시 제거해 주시오."인라인 인용은 필수지 다른 글의 출처가 아니다.이 페이지의 "Wikipedia 및 이를 미러링하거나 사용하는 소스" 섹션에서도 "이 소스가 콘텐츠를 지원하는지 확인한 다음 직접 사용하십시오."(즉, 필요한 소스를 가지고 있어야 하는 다른 기사를 단순히 가리키지 말고 소스가 필요한 기사에서 직접 소스를 사용하십시오).프람 (대화) 10:53, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
일관성을 위해 모자를 벗는다.멜랑쥬 파스티 (대화) 10:58, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
수고하셨습니다, 보브레이너(토크) 12시 25분, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답하라]
이 주제에 대해 읽자마자, 나의 첫 번째 본능은 너와 동의하는 것이다.두 명 모두 유대인에 대한 공격으로 보인다.그러나 유대계 미국인 폭력배 목록범주의 일부다.미국에서 인종별 조직범죄로 이탈리아계 미국인, 아일랜드계 미국인, 아프리카계 미국인, 히스패닉계 미국인도 포함되지만 의외로 러시아계 미국인은 없다.-------사용자:DanTD (대화) 13:01, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
…혹은 유태인, 이탈리아인, 아일랜드인, 히스패닉인 이외의 다른 인종들 중에서.에픽게니우스 (토크) 17:14, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
범죄조직은 종종 인종적 노선을 따라 조직된다.어떻게 해서 사기꾼들을 민족적 선에 따라 분류할 이유가 없으며, 그렇게 하는 것은 그 민족들에게 불쾌하다.TFD (대화) 13:11, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 방금 AfD에 재탄생된 기사를 나열했다.그레그잭P부머! 2013년 12월 2일 14시 2분 (UTC)[응답하라]
그리고 내가 이 편집자를 신뢰하지 않는다고 생각한 것은 옳았다.그것을 유지하는 편집자의 근거는 "비슷한 친유대적 리스트가 존재한다.비합리적인 편견으로 보인다."그래서 이것은 반유대주의 리스트로 의도된 것으로 보인다.더그웰러 (대화) 14:18, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
중립에는 찬성(내가 지지하는)과 반대(반대)가 포함된다.편견은 단지 프로를 포함하는 것이다.멜랑쥬파스티 (대화) 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC) 14:20, 응답
나는 그러한 리스트가 AfD에 있지 않아야 하는지 궁금하다.내가 잠을 못자서 그런건지 몰라도 난 그 생각이 혐오스러워민족은 들어와서는 안 된다.어쨌든 이것을 결정할 장소는 AfD라고 생각한다.두 개의 가능한 아웃텀과 두 개의 다른 토론은 혼란스러울 수 있다.건배, Dlohcierkim 14:27, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 동의하지 않을 것이다. 아아, 개인적인 감정에 이끌리기 보다는, 우리는 정보원에 의해 움직여야 한다.신뢰할 수 있는 출처에서 이와 같은 목록을 작성하는가?신뢰할 수 있는 출처 비둘기구멍 사기꾼은 민족에 따라?보브라이너(토크) 15:01, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
그리고 이 편집자가 여기에 의제를 가지고 있을지도 모른다는 더 많은 증거.멜란지 파스티는 AFD가 유대교와 관련된 삭제 토론 목록에 추가되자 "WP 유대교 편집자들이 중립적이라고 볼 수 있을지 모르겠다"고 답했다.왜 WP 이슬람교와 WP 신토에 알리지 않는가?확실히 WP 무신론은 가장 중립적인 정당이 될 것인가?아니면 WP Haberdashery?확실히 WP 유대교의 투입을 제외한 모든 것이 여기서 도움이 된다."즉, 유대인은 원하지 않았다.더그웰러 (대화) 15:03, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
왜 우리는 이것을 지속적으로 논의하고 WP를 위반했다고 해서 MelangePasty를 막지 않는가?여기 말고 WP:배틀그라운드?율롱 (琉竜) 15:08, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
우리는 심지어 사기꾼들의 목록도, 미국의 사기꾼들의 목록도 가지고 있지 않다.몇 걸음 건너뛰었구나.솔직히, 나는 "사기꾼 목록"이 일반적으로 좋은 생각이라고 생각하지 않는다. 민족별로 구분하는 것은 개의치 않는다.사기꾼들의 리스트는 있지만, 그것은 덜 선동적이고 더 유익한 용어다.--악마의 옹호자tlk. cntrb. 16:30, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
화이트칼라 범죄자를 애매모호하게 부르는 '사기꾼'이 무엇인지에 대한 명확한 정의가 있는지조차 모르겠다.일단 용어에 대한 명확한 정의가 있으면 국적(조직 도구와 마찬가지로)에 근거한 리스트의 잠재적 유용성을 알 수 있지만, 나는 종교, 민족 또는 인종에 근거한 리스트가 이 주제에 대해 잘못 이해되고 해롭다고 생각한다.리즈Read! Talk! 16:35, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
그 느슨한 정의에 근거하여, 이 기사는 삭제되어야 할 뿐만 아니라, 어느 민족이든 사기꾼의 목록에 있는 기사들도 삭제되어야 한다.에픽게니우스 (토크) 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC) 16:57 [응답]
명확한 정의가 있든 없든 간에, 우리는 사기꾼들의 리스트를 가지고 있다: 사기꾼#Notable_fraudsters Gråbergs Gråa Sång (대화) 17:04, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
'사기꾼'은 '성격 특성'을, '모바일'은 '직업'을 암시하지만 '직업'을 암시한다.일례로(사기꾼) 성격 특성이 우선이고, 그 특성에서 "직업"이 흐른다.다른 경우(모브스터)에서는 "점령"이 우선이다.캐릭터 특성은 "모프스터"에 의해 명확하게 암시될 수도 있고 암시되지 않을 수도 있다.일부 폭도들은 "사기꾼", "공조자" 그리고 "공조자"와 같은 성격에 의해 암시되는 것처럼 기만적일 수 있다.그러나 다른 폭도들은 속이지 않을 수도 있다.그들은 꽤 "정직하게" 총을 겨누고 말했다.아니면 그들은 자물쇠를 따고 보석을 훔칠지도 모른다.우리는 집단 정체성(종교, 국적, '레이스')과 '모프스터'와 같은 다소 객관적인 지정을 결합할 때 염증적 함의를 발견할 가능성이 적다.우리는 그러한 집단 정체성과 성격적 특성을 결합할 때 더 많은 염증적 함의를 발견할 가능성이 있다.이것은 인격의 특성이 옳고 그름에 따라 이해될 수 있기 때문이다. 그것은 모든 사람들에게 적용가능하기 때문이다.부정적인 성격 특성이 한 무리의 사람들에게 적용 가능하다는 암시는 우리가 피하려고 노력해야 할 것이다.버스정류장 (대화) 18:46, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
미국 유대인 목록부정적인 정보를 "공격"으로 특징짓는 것은 단순한 편견이다.긍정적인 정보가 편향된 홍보인가?어떤 리스트라도 그룹 캐릭터 특성을 암시해야 한다는 버스정류장의 의견은 전적으로 그럴듯하다.호주 범죄자 명단은 호주인들이 범죄자라는 것을 의미하는가?그것도 '공격 페이지'인가?그렇지 않다면 왜 아닌가?그리고 그것이 집단 관련 특성(나는 의견을 제시하지 않는다)이라면?우리는 서아프리카인들이 단거리 달리기에서 과대표하는 것을 볼 수 있다.그래서 어쩌라고어떤 정책이 그러한 의견을 낳을 수 있는 사실적인 목록을 갖는 것을 반대하는가?확실히 해결책은 어떤 정책도 위반하지 않는 사실을 검열하기 보다는 유럽계 미국인 사기꾼이나 아프리카계 미국인 사기꾼들과 균형을 맞추는 것이다.요컨대, 여기서 어떤 정책도 깨지지 않고 WP의 대규모 사례가 있다는 것이다.아이돈트라이크릿.멜랑쥬 파스티 (대화) 22:28, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

WP:사용자에 의한 TPNO 위반:SpecificO

WP:TPNO 위반 및 대응:

  • 이 디프 [1]에서 사용자:SpecificO사용자를 식별하거나 개인적으로 공격하는 오프위키 블로그 링크를 게시했다.캐롤무어덱.
  • 링크는 여기에서 내가 삭제했으며 [2] WP에 대한 SIRECTO에 대한 경고:TPNO(개인 세부사항 & NPA)는 여기에 게시되었다. [3].
  • SpecificO는 여기서 오프위키 블로그 공격의 제거를 되돌렸다. [4].
  • 그는 또 다른 기고자로부터 두 번째 경고를 받았다: [5].
  • 오프위키 논평은 여기서 두번째로 삭제되었다. [6].
  • Specifico는 그 후 자신의 토크 페이지에 있는 경고에 응답했지만, WP 정책의 심각한 위반에 대해 전혀 뉘우치지 않는 것 같다.(또한 내가 자신의 직책에서 NPA 자료를 제거한 후 개인적으로 했던 TP 발언의 변경을 도모했다.)

그의 제안대로 행정조치를 강구한다. – S. 리치(토크) 18:56, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

이것은 또한 위키백과의 위반이다.사용자에게 언급한 중재/팔레스타인-이스라엘 기사 요청:이전까지의 SpecificO.제재를 부과하려면 편집자에게 경고를 받아야 하는지 모르겠다.Carolmoordec (Talkie-Talkie) 19:01, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 Specifico의 게시물이 단순히 CMDC를 향했기 때문에 이 제재가 어떻게 적용되는지 모르겠다.NPA & BLP 위반 자체만으로도 이러한 추가 주름 없이 관리자 조치가 가능하다. – S. Rich (대화) 19:10, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[답글]
이스라엘 팔레스타인 문제에 대한 불친절은 항상 관련이 있다.또한 의 SpecificO 요금에 대한 내 필요한 회신을 이 디프에서 확인하십시오.우리는 위키피디아에 대한 익명의 비방자 공격으로부터 스스로를 방어할 필요가 없다.(생각해보니, 이 인용문이 정확한지도 모르겠어!!!)캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키) 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC) 19:41, 응답

아아, 또 다른 실이 궤도를 벗어나고 있는 것 같다.AQFK가 궁극적인 결과가 될지는 모르지만, Specifico의 블로그 게시물(또는 내가 이 문제를 제기하는 것이 "사설적인" 것인지) 문제는 다룰 수 없다.Specifico는 캐롤무어드크의 실생활 정체성이 알려져 있다는 말로만 자신을 변호하고 있으며, 그가 그녀에 대해 오프위키 블로그 링크를 게시하는 것을 어떻게든 허락했다고 주장한다.도대체 어떻게 그런 게시물이 그녀의 온위키 행동을 개선하려고 하는지는 내 능력 밖이다.어서, 순찰하는 관리자들, 이 단 하나의 예에서 Specifico가 한 일을 살펴보고 적절한 의견을 제시하거나 조치를 취하십시오.S. 리치 (대화) 20:21, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

  • 동의합니다, 관리자 여러분, 관리자 여러분.알란스코트워커 (대화)20:57, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 동의해. 나는 바로 아래의 ArbCom 토론으로 가서 여기서 diff를 조사하지 않았어.나는 지금 그것을 보았고 우리는 여기서 심한 괴롭힘의 영역에 있다; 편집은 다시 작성되어야 한다/과대시되어야 하고 적어도 게시 사용자에게 경고가 있어야 한다.이슬릴자 (토크) 21:11, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 동의하지 않는다.링크를 게시하는 것은 미개한 일이었기 때문에 볼 수 없었다.그러나 사용자 캐롤은 계속해서 위키피디아에서 자신을 '아웃'하고 밝혀왔기 때문에, SIRECTO가 캐롤의 '오프위키' 정체성을 전면에 내세우려 했다는 것을 암시한 것은 대단히 오해가 크다(그녀는 이미, 이 일을 반복해서 했다).Use SIRECTIONO는 물론 유대인과 트랜스젠더에 대한 캐롤의 진술을 포함하여 캐롤의 위키 행동에 대한 그의 견해를 들을 자격이 있다.(트랜스(트랜스) 여성으로서의 나의 자기 정체성에 대해 캐럴은 트렌스(trans) 여성은 여성이 아니라는 명제에 바친 페이지인 워민(womyn)과 연결해 노골적으로 나를 폄하했다. 또한 그녀는 이와 관련하여 분명하게 언급된 나의 바람에도 불구하고 남성 대명사로 나를 거듭 언급해 왔다.Steletrap (대화) 00:49, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
내 상상일까 아니면 내가 사악한 거물이 아니라는 걸 증명해야 하는 현장에선 전혀 다른 혐의를 발견하지 못했을까?누군가가 그것에 대해 ANI를 해야 하는가?
다시 말하지만, 내가 내 자신을 변호하지 않는다면 사람들은 그것이 사실이라고 생각할 것이다.스티레트랩이 말했듯이 "지스"에 나오는 것은 말도 안 되는 소리였지만 다른 것들은 찾아보지 않으려 한다는 것을 안다.대화 참조:빌_클린턴#의혹들, 스티레트랩과 SPECIALTO가 갑자기 등장해 섹션 헤더를 제거해야 한다고 선언한 빌 클린턴에 대한 성관계 의혹 논의에 대한 섹션 헤더 제거 논의.스티레트랩은 그 시점에서 자랑스러운 M-t-F인지 F-t-M인지 분명히 선언하지 않았고, 나는 나 자신의 자부심을 표현하고 있었다.나중에 나는 워민 태생의 워민 기사를 좀더 주의 깊게 살펴봤고 그것이 서툴게 소싱되어 있다는 것을 알게 되었고 페미니스트들(또는 다른 명백한 누구라도?)이 관련 이슈에 대해 질문하거나 토론하는 것이 허용되지 않는다는 편견을 반영하고 있으며, 그들이 시도한다면 그들은 거물이고, 피해야 하고, 해고되어야 하며, 위키피디아나 그 어떤 것이든 간에 거부당해야 한다.이것은 다수의 관련 기사에 문제가 있다.캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키) 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC) 17:30 [응답]
자신을 방어하는 게 아니라 다른 사람을 공격하는 겁니다.당신이 성전환자들에 대한 편협함으로 선을 넘은 것은 이번이 처음이 아니다.마지막이 될 수 있어?마일즈머니 (대화)20:49, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

참고

만약 캐롤이 그녀의 위키백과 계정을 그녀의 개인적이고 온라인상의 정체성과 구별되는 것으로 유지하려는 시도가 조금이라도 있었다면, 아마도 이 불평은 어떤 장점이 있을 것이다.하지만 그녀는 그렇지 않기 때문에 그렇지 않다.그녀가 깨끗한 손을 가지고 여기에 온다면 그것은 또한 도움이 될 것이다.대신 그녀의 보도는 분명히 그녀를 차단한 Specifico의 지원에 대한 보복이다.이 지지는 그녀가 그와 다른 사람들에 대한 계속되는 인신공격 때문이다.전반적으로, 이것은 그녀의 피해자를 공격한 공격자일 뿐이며, WP는 다음과 같이 해야 한다.부메랑. 마일즈머니 (대화) 23:16, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

[삽입] - FYI, 인신공격을 피하기 위해 손잡이를 바꾸고 싶지만, 위키피디아는 당신이 전에 누구였는지를 인정하게 하고, 사람들은 어쨌든 그것을 알아내기 위해 여기저기 돌아다닐 텐데, 왜 귀찮을까?제발 그런 허황된 주장을 하지 마라.캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키) 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC) 17:30 [응답]
Specifico가 올린 두 개의 오프위키 스레드는 오스트리아 경제학과 관련하여 최근 논란이 되고 있는 게시물이 나오기 훨씬 전인 2009년과 2011년 것이다.이러한 오프위키 코멘트에 링크를 게시하는 것은 부적절했다.그러나 되돌리고 경고가 발령된 후 그 게시물을 반복해서 게시하면 성공한다.그리고 지금 무슨 일이야?우리는 캐롤무어드크가 보복했다는 혐의를 받고 있다.디파티노를 용서하는 거야?S. 리치 (대화) 23:32, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
@MilesMoney.그 링크된 사이트는 매우 불쾌하고 심지어 캐롤과 그녀의 가족에 대한 죽음의 소원을 포함하고 있다.다른 사용자보다 죽음을 바라는 블로그에 링크를 올려도 괜찮다고 생각하는 사용자들은 위키피디아에 설 자리가 없다.이 게시물에 대한 링크가 다시 삭제되지 않았고 포스터에 엄격한 행정 경고가 내려진 것은 내가 위키피디아에서 경험했던 것 중 가장 당황스러운 단 한 가지다.나는 이전에 CarolMoore가 위키피디아에서 직접적인 위협을 받는 것을 본 적이 있다; 이 악플러들이 특별히 여성을 쫓는 것은 매우 전형적이다.게시물에 대해 아무런 조치도 취하지 않는 한, 위키피디아는 사용자들에게, 특히 여성에게 안전한 장소가 아니다.안녕, 이슬릴자 (대화) 00:01, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
여기 계신 분 중에 Specifico가 이 게시물에 책임이 있다고 주장하는 분?만약 그렇지 않다면, 왜 우리는 메신저 탓을 하는 거지?게다가, 그의 목표는 그녀의 오프위키 활동이 어떻게 그녀의 온위키 활동과 관련이 있는지 보여주는 것이었다. 다른 것은 모두 부수적인 것이었다.링크를 제거할 이유가 없었기 때문에 링크를 복원하지 않을 이유가 없다.
나는 너의 의견이 좀 과장되지 않고 대신 WP를 준수한다면 고맙겠다.NPA. Specifico를 불특정 일반적 여성 혐오와 연관시키려는 데는 절대 근거가 없으며, 캐롤의 행동 문제가 성별과 아무런 관련이 없다는 것은 꽤 분명하다.Specifico가 아무도 위협하지 않는 것은 확실하다.내가 여기서 보는 것은 여러 가지 부정적인 것들이 모두 아무런 관계가 없을 때 스펙포코와 연관시키려 하는 엽총 접근법이다.나는 Specifico에 대한 일련의 인신공격에 대해 매우 역겹다고 생각하고 즉시 그것을 수정해 줄 것을 요구한다.마일즈머니 (대화) 00:12, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
아니, 그 링크는 명백한 NPA와 BLP 위반이다.그들은 연계되어서는 안되며 링크업자는 그것을 알아야 한다.그래 그는 그 쓰레기와 연관지을 책임이 있다.알란스코트워커 (대화) 00:19, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
언제부터 여기서 NPA와 BLP가 시행되는가?아무도 캐롤의 반복적이고 지속적인 두 가지 위반에 대해 신경 쓰지 않는 것 같은데, 이것이 시투시의 보고서와 그에 따른 Specifico의 반응을 이끌어 낸 이유인데, 왜 우리는 지금 갑자기 신경을 쓰는 것일까?그들이 불편할 때마다 무시해도 우리가 규칙을 따르는 척하는 건 별로 의미가 없어, 안 그래?이것은 한심한 농담이고 나는 그것에 대해 헛소리를 한다.마일즈머니 (대화) 00:57, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
때때로 '악마가 내게 시켰어' 방어가 잘 되지 않는다.알란스코트워커 (대화) 01:03, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
@MilesMoney: 만약 당신이 내가 인신공격에 대해 현재 위에 보이는 실에서 CMDC를 보고한 나의 이유라고 다시 한 번 주장하려고 한다면, 나는 지역 사회에 당신에 대해 뭔가를 할 것을 요청할 것이다.나는 그것을 말하지 않았고, 나는 그것을 말하지 않았다고 설명했고 나는 CMDC의 물건들이 미개하거나 공격적이라고 생각하지 않는다. 내 요점은 그녀가 약간의 차이를 만들어내고 그래서 일을 계속 진행시킴으로써 해결된 그것의 거만함이었다.만약 그것이 사태를 진정시키는 데 필요한 것이라면, 여러분 대부분이 금지된 주제에 대해 투표할 수 있도록 하는 것은 사실 등을 왜곡하는 것이다.현재 관련된 모든 사람의 참여를 제한하고 기사와 관련된 문제를 새로운 그룹에 의해 언제 다루게 하는 것이 이 프로젝트의 가장 좋은 일일 때가 있다.너의 꽤 분명한 목표를 달성하기 위한 방법으로 나를 이용하지 말아줘.Specifico와 Steelletrap도 마찬가지다.나는 이 경주에 말은 없지만, 너희들은 나를 링거 같은 존재로 그곳에 가두려고 하고 있다. - 시투시(토크) 01:49, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[답답하다]

무어 씨는 이미 아웃이 된 거 아니에요?그녀가 위키백과 페이지를 편집한 것*을 통해 (그리고 이것이 그녀의 페이지라는 것을 인정함), 그리고 그녀가 위키백과에서 했던 개인적인 발언들을 공유한 것 - 그녀의 이름과 성, 위치, 웹사이트, 그리고 개인 사진을 공개하는 것은 말할 것도 없고 - 무어씨는 이미 위키백과에서 자신을 "식별"하지 않았는가?나는 이곳의 상황이 익명의 이름을 가진 누군가가 "아웃"된 경우와는 많이 다르다고 생각한다.* 나는 이러한 편집이 수년 전이었다는 것을 인정하지만, 나는 그것이 관련이 없다고 생각한다; 그녀는 WP에서 자신을 밝히기로 결정했다.)Steletrap (토크) 00:24, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

그녀가 WP나 다른 곳에서 자신을 밝힌 것은 문제가 아니다.이 위반은 Specifico가 심하게 비하하는 블로그 댓글의 링크를 게시했을 때 발생했다.그는 그녀에 대한 특별한 개인적인 세부사항을 게시하는 것을 허락하지 않았다.개인 댓글을 다시 올리면 인플레가 더 심해졌다. – S. 리치(토크) 00:32, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
내가 볼 때, 그는 그녀의 견해를 매우 신랄하게 비판하는 기사를 게재했다.확실히 미개한 것이었다.그러나 그것은 외출에 해당되지 않았고, 정말로 우리가 정기적으로 캐럴에게서 보는 것 보다 그리 나쁜 것은 아니었다.48시간 블록이 부과되고 댓글이 철회된 상황에서 추가 처벌을 추진하는 것은 징벌적이고 무익해 보인다.Steletrap (대화) 00:42, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

오스트리아 경제 - ArbCom을 위한 시간인가?

몇 달 전(혹은 그 정도) 오스트리아 경제 토픽 스페이스와 관련해 공동체가 '일반 제재'를 제정했다.그러나, 이 실과 위의 실이 흔들리지 않고 계속 분쟁이 격해지고 있다(WP:ANI#Tendhy_referencing_of_other_people.27s_190) 증명하다.제재는 이 주제 공간을 순찰하는 데 관심이 있는 관리자들의 부족으로 인해 실패했다.지역사회가 이 분쟁을 해결할 능력이 있는지 물어볼 때가 된 것 같은데 그렇지 않다면 ArbCom이 개입해야 하는 것인가?지식탐구 (대화) 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC) 19:31 [응답]

Srich가 쓴 이것과 같은 확실한 ANI는 도움이 되지 않는다.캐롤 무어는 이곳에 온 첫날부터 자신의 실생활의 정체성, 개인 홈페이지 URL, 사진, 기타 개인 정보를 자유롭게 공유해 왔다.Srich는 최근에 특정 WP 기사의 주제와 관계가 실패하여 COI가 있었는지에 대한 약간의 논의가 있었고, 이전에 자신과 자신의 삶과 일에 대한 두 개의 WP 기사에 대한 논의가 있었기 때문에 알고 있다. 2013년 11월 30일(UTC) 19:42, SIRECTO 토크[응답]
아마도.그저 함께 잘 놀지 못하는 핵심 편집자들이 있는 것 같다.상호 작용 금지와 주제 금지가 순서인 것 같다.- MrX 19:45, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
다시 말하지만, SIRECTO의 암시는 다른 것을 볼 때 과장되거나 더 나쁜 것으로 증명된다.거의 7.5년 동안 편집한 사람을 비난하기 위해 1, 2년 간의 noobie 실수를 사용하지 마십시오.게다가 내 첫 6개월쯤의 바보같은 바이오 작업을 한 나의 실수도 내가 나중에 AfD'd를 보게 되어 기쁘다고 누군가 나에게 쓴 글이었다.게다가 왜 30년 전 기사의 주제를 알고 토론하는 '이해충돌' 게시판을 숨기는가 하면 스티레트랩은 교직원 고문이 이 사람들을 조사해 보자고 제안했다는 사실과 그들이 한동안 석사논문의 주제였다는 사실에 대해 논한다.30년 묵은 뉴스나 올해 석사 논문 같은 이해충돌은 또 뭐가 있을까?캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키) 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC) 19:57[응답]
나는 한동안 이것이 Arbcom으로 향하고 있다는 것을 느꼈다.나는 우리가 일반적인 제재의 적절한 사용으로 그것을 피할 수 있을 것이라고 생각한다.그것들은 별로 쓰이지 않은 것 같고, 그것은 누구보다도 내 잘못인 것 같다.이곳은 행정가로서 활동하기 어려운 영역이다.어쨌든, 만약 누군가가 이것을 진행하기를 원한다면, 나는 Arbcom의 순위 변화로 인해 2014년까지 제출하는 것을 제안할 것이다.마크 아르스텐 (대화)20:02, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 항상 짧은 블록을 더 많이 하면 편집자들이 깨어날 것이라고 말해왔다.만약 SIRECTO와 Stelletrap 그리고 MilesMoney가 이 두 실에서 그들의 행동의 비례 블록을 얻는다면, 나는 제공된 실제 관련 디프프에 대해 24시간 또는 48시간 블록을 가져가는 것이 기쁘다.Arbcom을 기다리는 것보다 문제를 해결하는 것이 훨씬쉽다.캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키)20:06, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 응. 2014년에 새로 출시된 ArbCom의 첫 사례 중 하나일 것 같아.재량적 제재가 큰 도움이 되지 않은 것 같다.티파티 운동 사건에서 문제의 핵심이었고, 위원회가 일련의 주제 금지(현재 그 글에서 별로 활동이 없는)를 발표함으로써 결국 해결했던 고착된 갈등을 떠올리게 하는 상황이다.어떤 면에서는 오스트리아 경제 기사의 상황이 TPM의 상황보다 더 심각하고, 더 큰 정도는 BLP 문제를 수반하기 때문에 걱정스럽다고 생각한다.지속적인 갈등이 항상 문제지만, 민감한 BLP 문제가 관련되었을 때 특히 그렇다; BLP 문제는 자신감을 고취시키고 분쟁자들 간의 내분에 시달리지 않는 위엄 있는 방식으로 논의된다는 것은 확고하다.이슬릴자 (대화)20:18, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 그것이 "진정한 전문가"인 성리학의 다른 싸움을 생각나게 한다고 생각하고 있었다.너무 개인적인.너무 긴 기간. -- 알란스코트워커 (대화) 20:52, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
만약 행정관들이 이와 같은 명확한 분야에서 지역사회의 제재를 집행할 의사가 없다면, 왜 지역사회의 제재를 아예 만들어내려고 애쓰는가?SICTIRECTO의 과거 고발 패턴, 그에 대한 나의 경고, 그리고 현재 공격을 WP에 전달해야 하는가?ARBPIA는 관리자가 작은 경고에도 지역사회 제재를 시행하지 않으려 하기 때문인가?그리고 편집 제한을 잊지 말고 BLP를 반복적으로 위반하는 사람들을 로그에 기록하자.그것은 또한 기존의 제재에도 불구하고 반복적으로 제기되었고 무시되었다.
나는 그들이 사람들에게 경고하고 차단할 때 많은 슬픔을 가져야만 하는 관리자들 때문에 그것을 비난하는 것이 아니다.나는 위키미디어 재단이 가장 더러운 일을 하기 위해 관리자들에게 돈을 지불할 방법을 찾아야 한다고 생각한다.나쁜 편집자(혹은 내가 몇 년 동안 그래왔듯이 나쁜 편집자에 저항하고 게시판으로 끌고 가는 등 '논란'을 일으키는 사람들)는 좋은 편집자 떼를 몰아냈다.언젠가 티핑 포인트가 있을 것이고 나쁜 편집자들이 너무 많은 기사를 압도해서 위키피디아...네 상상에 맡기렴Carolmoordec (Talkie-Talkie) 21:05, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
지역사회 제재를 시행하지 않는 관리자들이 아르브컴만 남은 이유다.그러니까, 몇 달 더 끙끙 앓는 것과 운동하는 것 사이의 유일한 것은 지금 관리자들이 나서서 하는 겁니다.알란스코트워커 (대화) 21:12, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
일이 이런 식으로 흘러가는 것은 바라지 않지만 오스트리아 경제가 아르브컴으로 가는 것은 불가피할 것 같아 두렵다.개인적으로 나의 가장 큰 관심사는 오스트리아의 핵심 기사가 아니라 다른 콘텐츠를 전파하고 감염시키는 방식이다.보브레이너 (토크) 22:25, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
문제를 해결하기 위해 앞으로 나아가지 않고 6~7회, 계속 확장되는 편집자 수 AN/I에 주제를 가져온 후, ARBCOM이 논리적인 다음 단계라고 생각한다.리즈Read! Talk! 00:36, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
그렇다, 나는 기사 자체에 대해 전혀 많은 것을 하지 않은 채 이 두 가지 "측면"을 위해 노력해왔다. 나는 지금 알고 있다. 그래서 나의 역할은 주로 중립적이고 매우 가끔 외부인으로서 되어 왔다. 거의 의사/능력/무관한 관리자들이 없는 상황에서, 사이비 관리자 역할이었다.주제 영역은 점점 더 독성이 강해지고 있다.그렇기는 하지만, Arbcom의 과도기적인 단계는 몇 주 동안 그 제안의 어떤 것도 나오지 않을 것이라는 것을 의미한다.몇 주가 없는 것보다는 낫지만, 이 날로 확대되는 혼란의 규모에서, 일부 관리자들이 제재 시스템을 사용하여 현재 몇몇 문제들을 해결하려고 할 수 있다면 정말 도움이 될 것이다.이 모든 것이 말해졌다. 만약 ArbCom에 가게 된다면, 제발 나를 이 케이스에 넣지 말아줘. - 나는 더 이상 혼란에 빠질 생각이 없고, ArbCom의 결정이 놀랄 수 있다는 것을 잘 알고 있어.이에 비해 카스트 관련 기사는 지금 당장 공원에서 산책하는 것처럼 보인다. - 시투시(토크) 02:05, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 ANI에서 ArbCom으로 너무 빨리 이동하는 것이 바람직하지 않고 아마도 불필요하다고 느낀다.특정 편집자에 대한 제재가 적절한지, 일반 제재 체제를 통해서든 아니면 국내에서 정상적인 커뮤니티 절차를 통해서든 제재가 가능한지 검토해야 한다.--악마의 옹호자tlk. cntrb. 07:42, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
당신은 당신에게 제재를 가하는 자원봉사를 하고 있는가?아니면 당신이 반대하는 모든 사람들을 도와서 자원봉사를 하고 있는가?마일즈머니 (대화) 07:51, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
이러한 분쟁의 대부분은 생활인 정책(RSN, NPOVN, ORN, ANI 등 포함)과 관련된 WP:생존인재 정책이며 단순히 난해한 경제 문제만이 아님을 나는 모든 관계자들에게 지적하고 싶다.따라서 BLP 문제를 시정하려는 사람들을 그 과정에 똑같이 파괴적인 것처럼 금지함으로써 BLP의 많은 부분을 공격기사로 남겨두는 것은 다소 역효과적인 것으로 보인다. 또는 협회/체리학(context particle)과 비판에 의한 죄책감으로 가득 찬 큰 논제를 담은 기사들.s BLP 주제를 폄하해야 하며 모든 개인은 심지어 BLP 주제와 느슨하게 연관되어 있다.오히려 원래 ANI 포스팅의 주제가 되는 불만처럼 말이다.캐롤무어드스크 (토키-토키) 13:57, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
편집자들이 주제에 대한 깊은 이해 없이 유용한 기여를 할 수 있는 과목들이 있다.오스트리아 경제학이 그런 과목 중 하나라고는 보이지 않는다.우리가 어렵게 배운 것은 선의지만 무식한 편집자들이 특히 깊이 편향된 출처를 편견 없는 것으로 취급함으로써 이러한 기사들을 엉망으로 만든다는 것이다.반면에, 박식하지만 필연적으로 편향된 편집자들은 피할 수 없는 편견을 극복하는 타협에 도달할 수 없는 것처럼 보인다.
여기에는 이유가 있지만, 블록과 금지의 위협에 특별히 순응할 수 없는 콘텐츠 분쟁으로 귀결된다.타는 듯한 대지 접근은 단지 더 많은 무지와 함께 그 주기를 재설정할 뿐이므로 더 많은 편견을 갖게 될 것이다.여기서 정책은 희박하고, 섬나라적이고, 상호 적대적인 근원의 특성상 별로 도움이 되지 않는다.더 나쁜 것은 WP에 대한 지속적인 남용이다.BLP, WP:RSWP:기사를 검열하고 편집자를 해치는 것도 아니다.그럼에도 불구하고 문제는 국민이 아닌 주제에 뿌리를 두고 있다: WP 정책은 오스트리아 경제를 도저히 다룰 수 없다.
ArbCom이 정답인지는 모르겠지만, 나는 그들과 함께한 경험이 없지만, 이곳의 "커뮤니티" 개입과 같은 불규칙적인 채널은커녕 정기적인 분쟁해결 채널이 훨씬 잘하는 것 같지는 않다.다른 방법이 먹히거나 먹힐 것 같지도 않으니까 시도해 볼 가치가 있을 것 같아.마일즈머니(토크) 17:06, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

ANI에서 나에 대한 지속적인 공격

나는 이 ANI가 여전히 열려 있다는 것을 알고 있고, 차단한 관리자가 그들의 토크 페이지에서 계속되는 공격에 대한 나의 질문에 대답하기 위해 온라인에 접속하지 않았다는 것을 안다.그래서 이 ANI가 다른 사람에 의해 폐쇄되기 전에, Steeltrap과 MilesMoney가 이 ANI에서 나를 계속 공격한 것에 대한 나의 반대 의견을 주목하고자 한다.그러한 인신공격과 주장(또는 주제에서 벗어난 증거/확실성 및/또는 조작된 증거 및/또는 조작된 주장)은 편협성에 대한 의심스럽거나 거짓된 비난에 관한 이스라엘-팔레스타인 중재와 성리학 중재에 모두 반대한다.기사토크 페이지나 다른 기사에 이런 것들이 계속될 경우에 대비해서 두 편집자의 토크 페이지에 그런 비공식적인 경고를 해야 할 것 같고 어느 쪽이든 한 가지 이상의 사례를 개설해야 할 것 같다.Carolmoordec (토키-토키) 14:50, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

ANI의 주된 목적 중 하나는 비난의 가느다란 변장 아래 인신공격을 용이하게 하는 것이다. EricCorbett 14:55, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
Ditto ArbCom.Anythingyyouwant (대화) 15:01, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
ArbCom의 잠재적인 개입이 이 섹션이 아직 열려 있는 주된 이유인 것 같다.캐롤의 경고에 대해서는, 내 토크 페이지의 반응이 모든 것을 말해준다고 믿는다.마일즈머니(토크) 18:34, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
공격이란 무엇인가?당신이 기본적으로 "그래, 캐롤은 내 친구들이 말하는 것처럼 거물이야"라고 반복하는 것은, 특히 주장된 증거가 편집자의 한 블록으로 이어지고 나머지는 존재하지 않거나 과장되었을 때, 인신공격이다.
내가 당신의 토크 페이지에 남긴 공지는 이러한 중재가 존재한다는 사용자 공식 통지다. (그것만이 내가 당신의 페이지에 게시할 수 있는 유일한 것이다.)관리자용 템플릿은 없는 것 같아.
그러나 이러한 종류의 공격에 대해 ANI에 몇 개의 블록이 있거나 공격이 정말로 고약한 경우가 아니면 그러한 중재는 일반적으로 시행되지 않는다.이 제재는 24시간 블록에서 모든 종류의 성 문제나 이스라엘-팔레스타인 문제에 관한 기사에 대한 작업을 금지하는 것(개인은 한 가지 기사의 주제 영역에서 편협한 주장을 하고 있었고 나중에 섹스나 이스라엘-팔레스타인 관련 기사에 그러한 행동을 가져올 수도 있기 때문), W의 영구적인 금지까지 이어질 수 있다.이키피디아그것은 물론 관리자들의 몫일 것이다.
어쨌든, 그게 내가 얻을 수 있는 거야.내가 위에서 연결한 두 편집자 모두 잘한 것도 없고 WP:Sanctions와 WP:General Restrictions 또한 약간 모호하고 다소 모순이 있는 것 같으니, 노하우 편집자들은 이 모든 것을 더 잘 설명하는 페이지를 얼마든지 공유하십시오.아, 오픈소스 위키의 즐거움...Carolmoordec (Talkie-Talkie) 18:53, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
  • OP의해 (이 WP를 개시한 사람:TPNO ANI).내 생각에 이 ANI는 폐쇄적이다.특정 편집자의 특정 편집 행동에 대한 구체적인 불만이 제기되었다.조치가 취해졌다.분명히, 위의 첫 번째 하위 스레드는 실제로 다른 주제에 관한 것이다. 즉, 편집자 상호 작용으로 인해 Arbcom 액션이 통과될 가능성이다.(별도의 나사산/단면으로 구문 분석해야 한다.)이 두 번째 서브스레드는 원래 실과는 전혀 관계가 없다.그러나 디프가 지지하지 않는 같은 종류의 말다툼이 일어나고 있다.이 전 구간은 한 번에 폐쇄할 것을 권고한다. – S. 리치(토크) 04:15, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

매직키린11

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

매직키린11 (토크 · 기여 · 삭제된 기여 · 로그 · 필터 로그 · 사용자 · 블록 로그)

행정부는 가능한 한 빨리 이 파괴적인 이스라엘 지지자들을 통제할 수 있도록 노력할 수 있는가?

지금까지 BLP 위반 사항.

비누박스

유엔 인권이사회에서 전쟁을 편집하십시오.호이랜드 -토크 06:07, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

...의 양말도...

숀.호이랜드 -토크 07:35, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]


나는 방해하는 것이 아니라, 반 이스라엘 포스터에 의해 넘겨진 페이지들에 균형을 더하려고 노력하고 있다.매직키린11 (토크) 08:30, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

사실 당신은 살아있는 사람들을 공격하고 당신의 개인적인 견해를 홍보하기 위해 자선단체를 이용하고 있다.이건 여기선 안 돼그것은 사이트의 정책 및 가이드라인과 일치하지 않는다.그것은 파괴적이고 잘못된 것이다.숀.호이랜드 -토크 08:42, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
매직키린, 이 양말 인형 의혹에 대해 어떻게 생각하십니까? --Jprg1966 10:23, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답하라]

나는 션 롤랜드와 제로 세 사람 모두 정치적 반유대주의적 어젠다를 가지고 있다고 말한다. 그들은 이스라엘과 관련된 위키백과 문제와 모순되는 증거를 제시하는 사람을 원하는 팔레스타인 반 이스라엘 포스터들이다.이것은 팔레스타인의 지지자들이 유대인을 검열하는 또 다른 예에 불과하다.션에 대한 내 불평을 털어놓는 게 좋을 거야매직키린11 (대화) 11:39, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

숀 호일랜드

션 호일랜드는 내 편집 내용을 되돌리고 유대인 편견을 주장하고 있어그것은 놀랄만한 일이 아니다.MagicKirin11 (대화) 09:23, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

벤 캐처와 루투 모단 책을 불태우고 나탈리 포트만 영화를 그만 보는 게 좋겠어.젠장, 반유대주의자가 된다는 건 단점이 많아너는 사람들을 공격하는 것을 멈춰야 한다.당신은 위키피디아나 당신의 명분을 돕는 것이 아니다.숀.호이랜드 -토크 09:31, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
매직키린, 당신의 편집은 기사 토크 페이지(흔히 이스라엘과 관련된)로 가서 그 페이지가 당신의 관점을 더 반영해야 한다고 주장하는 것으로 구성되어 있다.그것은 백과사전을 만들려고 하는 것과는 정말 일치하지 않는다.네 견해에 맞는 비누상자를 원하는 것 같아.위키피디아는 비누복싱이 아닌 합의에 의해 운영된다.개인적으로, 나는 열렬한 시온주의자다. 하지만 내 개인적인 의견은 믿을 만한 소식통이 말하는 것과 위키백과의 다른 편집자들이 어떤 것에 대해 말하는 것과 같은 다른 것들의 무게에 비례할 필요가 있다.
여기에서는 친이스라엘적 관점(관련되는 경우)이 기사로 표현되도록 노력하는 편집자들이 부족함이 없다는 것을 단언할 수 있다.가자지구의 플로티야 습격 기사, 예를 들어 (당신이 편파적이라고 말한)는 이스라엘 정부의 투르켈 위원회를 인용하여 IDF의 조치가 합법적이라고 주장하고 있다.그렇다고 해서 이들 기사에서 중립성이 보장되는 것은 아니지만, 압도적으로 기울어진 인식은 비현실적이다.--Jprg1966(talk) 10:20, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
션의 반유대주의에 대한 당신의 근거 없는 비난.호일랜드는 끔찍한 인신공격이다. --Jprg1966 10:25, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답하라]
백과사전을 개선하는 역할을 하는 MagicKirin11의 한 편집본을 찾기 위해 고군분투한다.제로talk 11:13, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

나는 그 두 절이 분명히 같은 것과 관련이 있기 때문에 자유롭게 결합했다.나는 또한 숀 호일랜드에 대한 (확실히 보복하는) 글을 하위섹션으로 만들었다.블랙매인 (대화) 11시 51분, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

제안된 무한 블록

나는 다음과 같은 이유로 MagicKirin11의 무기한 블록을 제안한다.

  1. 이들은 금지된 사용자 매직키린의 양말 인형일 가능성이 높다.
  2. 설사 그들이 양말 꼭두각시가 아니더라도, 여기에 있는 사용자의 목적은 근본적으로 위키피디아의 사명과 상충된다.그들은 현재의 태도로 건설적인 편집자가 될 희망이 없다. --Jprg1966 16:51, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 명명자로 지원. --Jprg1966 16:51, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
  • 나는 WP의 보고서에 이끌려 여기에 왔다.AN3. 나는 MagicKirin11을 MagicKirin의 유력한 양말이라고 외설했다.내가 틀렸다 하더라도, 매직키린11은 양말 인형극이 없어도 외설될 만했기 때문에 실제로 해를 끼친 것은 없다.양말 인형극의 증거는 회계사이에 여러 해 동안 개입했기 때문에 좀 어려웠다.한눈에 봐도 명백한 사용자 이름 교차점 말고는 친이스라엘/유대주의 편향과 반유대주의 모두를 의심하는 것이 전부였고, 그 결과 노골적으로 중립적이지 않은 편집과 인신공격의 결과를 낳았다.--Bbb23 (대화) 17:07, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 지원 --Greenmaven (대화) 22:19, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 반대 왜 바로 무기한 블록으로 가는가?그 길이 한 블록에 대한 지원이 충분하지 않다고 본다.리즈 02:18, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 반대 - 과잉 살상.양말의 흔적은 없어영구적인 처벌을 받을 만한 행동은 없다.마일즈머니 (대화) 02:27, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

AGF는 이런 상황에 적용되는가?

해결됨
NawlinWiki에 의해 spambot 계정으로 차단된 모든 계정 이전에 지옥으로 알려진 사용자(대화) 21:28, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]

이것은 현재 진행 중인 삭푸펫 농장의 소질과 극단적인 홍보 어젠다를 가지고 있다.[[18]], [[19]], [[20]], [[21]], [[22]], [[23]].이전에 버킷에서 지옥으로 알려진 사용자(대화) 07:00, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]

무슨 말인지 모르겠다.그 링크들은 그의 토크 페이지로 연결될 뿐이고 그는 어떠한 기여도 하지 않았고 심지어 삭제된 것도 하지 않았다.대릴골든(talk) 07:05, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
사용자 이름은 모두 홍보용이고, 여러 계정의 특성은 그들이 양말 맞추기 위해 사용될 것임을 나타낸다.나는 단지 이 상황에 대해 선의를 가질 이유가 너무 많다고 생각하지 않는다.이전에 버킷에서 지옥으로 알려졌던 사용자 (토크) 07:11, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

<- 어쩌면 이것은 링크보다 더 선명할지도 모른다.

숀.호이랜드 -토크 07:22, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

기여도를 쉽게 확인할 수 있게 해준다. DLOhcierkim 08:38, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
AGF는 항상 선험을 적용한다.우리는 누군가가 우리를 순진하다고 증명하기를 기다린다.어쨌든, 이 중 어느 것도 기여를 하지 못했다.WP:UAA는 내 영역은 아니지만, 무엇보다도 사용자들을 참여시켜 달라고 부탁하는 것 같아.HiaB가 나한테 물어봤는데 내가 여기로 데려오자고 했어 왜냐면 너무 많거든 그리고 난 다른 약속이 있었거든그래도 전단 번호... 사용자 계정이 생성되면 어떻게 볼 수 있는지 알고 있었다.어쩌면 그것이 우리의 어둠을 밝혀줄지도 모른다.무슨 일로 오셨습니까? DLOhcierkim 08:45, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
'로그' 링크를 참조하십시오.그것들은 모두 오늘 만들어진 것이다.숀.호이랜드 -토크 08:49, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
도, 어, 고마워.상기 내용이 필요했다..08:55, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC) — DLOhcierkim추가서명되지 않은 이전 설명(대화 기여)
개인적으로 나는 이런 경우에 agf가 막히든 말든 간에 나는 나중에 블록이 대부분의 사람들에게 좋은 것이 아니라고 생각하는 것을 이해한다.나는 현실적으로 이것으로부터 별로 좋은 점이 없다고 본다.이전에 버킷에서 지옥으로 알려진 사용자(대화) 14:38, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
나는 그것에 동의할 수 있다.최소한 사용자 이름 시스템을 사용하여 키워드를 사용하려는 시도는 의심스럽다.이 모든 것들이 "BC 파트타임 오프라인 작업"의 다양한 오타인 것 같다.나는 이것이 바로 예방차단이 적절한 행동이라고 생각한다.—/Mendaliv//Δ's 17:01, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
그리고 나는 우리가 이 농장에 더 많은 계좌를 가지고 있는 것 같다는 것을 주목할 것이다.
그 두 개의 계정이 만들어진 시간을 고려하면, 동일인이 많은 계정을 만드는 데 상당한 시간을 들였을 가능성은 크지 않은 것으로 보인다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 17:06, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
(볼루션되지 않은 편집기의 설명)그것들은 모두 같은 날에 만들어졌다.보통 IP 블록이 면제되지 않는 한 하루에 6개 이상의 계정을 만들 수 없다.여기 뭔가 수상하다.에픽게니우스 (토크) 17:20, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

사용자 생성 로그를 살펴본 결과 다음과 같은 몇 가지 추가 정보가 있다.

그리고 더 많은.계속 나열하지는 않겠지만 12월 1일 0200 UTC 전후로 돌아간다.그들은 모두 의 패턴을 따르는 것 같다.^Bc.+jobs?$ 그리고 어느 누구도 기여를 하지 못하는 것 같다.가장 오래된 것은 Bcfulltimmejobs(대화 · 기여 · 삭제된 기여 · 로그 · 필터 로그 · 사용자·블록 로그)인 것 같다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 18:53, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

와우... 이거 본 사람 있어?내 생각에 내가 과민반응하고 있는 걸까?이전에 버킷에서 지옥으로 알려진 사용자(대화) 19:13, 2013년 12월 2일(UTC)[응답]
사용자 생성 로그를 주시하고 있지만 이 ANI 스레드가 시작되기 전에 이 작업을 중지한 것 같다.마지막 것은 12월 2일 UTC 0547년에 만들어진 Bcparttimeoflianjob이다.그로부터 15시간이 조금 넘었다.계정 생성 스프라이스 블록 간의 차이로 판단하여, 이를 수행하는 사람은 6-in-24시간 규칙에 의해 조절되고 있지만, 아마도 새로운 IP로 이동함으로써 이를 회피하고 있을 것이다(최소한 한 번은 6이 아닌 7개의 계정이 무단으로 존재함).나는 아직 다른 새로운 패턴을 발견하지 못했다.^Bc.+jobs?$하지만 새로운 패턴이 생겨도 여전히 잘 맞을 것 같아jobs?$(후자에 기반한 필터나 규칙이 자동으로 적용되기 위해 허용할 수 없는 수의 잘못된 긍정을 발생시킨다는 것은 분명해야 한다.)한 가지 배운 것은 매일 엄청나게 많은 수의 새로운 사용자 계정이 생성된다는 것이다.—/Mendaliv//Δ's 21:04, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
마지막으로 한 가지:모든 비씨들이...지금은 직업 계정이 차단되었고, 일부는 대화 페이지를 사용할 수 없게 되었다.전자우편을 사전에 차단하는 것은 이례적이라는 것을 안다(그리고 WP:블락은 얼굴을 찡그린다.) 하지만 이것들이 스팸봇으로 사용되도록 상당히 의도된 것을 고려하면, 우리는 이 계정들에 대한 이메일을 비활성화해야 하지 않을까?—/Mendaliv//Δ's 22:03, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 찬성표를 던지겠지만, 전에도 그런 일이 있었는가?Sockpuppet 케이스에서는, Sockmaster의 계정만이 여전히 "이 사용자 이메일"을 사용할 수 있어야 하는 것처럼 보인다.이에 대한 정책/가이드라인을 보고 싶다. --Lexain (대화) 22:42, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
내가 아는 유일한 통제정책은 WP이다.일반적으로 전자우편 제한사항이 블록을 사전 예방적으로 적용해서는 안 되지만, 관리자가 필요하다고 생각한다면 상당히 광범위한 재량권을 가지고 있다고 언급하고 있는 블록.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 03:05, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

이동 페이지

WWE 레슬링 선수 신카라의 페이지를 그의 이름이 반영된 페이지로 옮기고 싶다.현재 그는 옛 승진에서 그의 반지 이름이 그랬기 때문에 미스티노(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%ADstico))로 등록되어 있다.그러나 그는 현재 몇 년 동안 WWE와 계약했으며, 신 카라로 더 널리 알려져 있다. - Zalthazar_666 — Zalthazar 666 (대화 기여) 04:23, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

대화 참조:미스티코#요청된 움직임.이것이 마지막으로 제안된 것은 몇 달 전이지만, 그것에 대한 보편적인 반대는 그러한 제안이 실패할 것임을 암시한다.(리디렉션이 이미 존재하기 때문에) 이전을 처리할 관리자를 찾기 전에 이전을 요구한다는 합의가 있어야 한다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 04:49, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

아다르

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

는 노타베데가 자신의 토크 페이지(새로운 링크)에 적절한 토론과 합의 없이 기사 아다르에 어떠한 내용도 다시 추가되어서는 안 된다고 스스로 말하고 있는 유저 노타베데에 대해 보도하기 위함이다.나는 관리자들이 그들의 견해를 보고 표현해 준다면 매우 감사할 것이다.링크:

나는 관리자에게 어떤 입장을 취하기 전에 양쪽 장소에서 전체 대화를 읽기를 요청한다.일부 지역에서는 RB가 현재 무기한 차단된 사용자 Ravishyam_Bangalore를 위해 사용되어 왔다.나는 다른 사용자에게 통지했다.안녕하십니까 - Jayadevp13 14:42, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

사용자:Jayadevp13은 필수로 나의 사용자 토크 페이지에 나에게 통지했다.(b)그는 우리가 시발점으로 논의를 위한 전체 텍스트 금지된(관점을 추진해)사용자( 크게 논란이 되고 있는 텍스트의 약 8만명의 바이트)로 사용해야 하는 완강했기 때문에나 인신 공격을 만들고, 무례한 우리가 논의할 수 없는 이유. 제대로(를)다(c)우리는 일하는 사용한 협력적인 샌드 박스,>>.내 짧은 생각으로위키백과의 의도를 위반함:샌드박스 및 기사 토크 페이지 목적 정보.이 기사는 UIDAI로의 리디렉션으로 2년 넘게 안정적이었기 때문에, 금지된 사용자가 조작하기 시작할 때까지 나의 리디렉션은 이미 확립된 합의와 매우 일치했다는 것을 주의 깊게 알 수 있다.그것은 또한 "나의" 리디렉션도 아니었고, 다른 사람들에 의해 두 번 리디렉션되었다(한 번 - 논란의 여지가 없는 - 반(反)반도주의 봇에 의해).Notabede (대화) 19:23, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
그는 편집자가 한 명 이상의 편집자와 의견 일치를 보지 못한 채 자신의 버전에 있는 동안 보호를 요청했다.2AwwwTell me where I screwed up.See where I screwed up. 16:13, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
WP:3RR 이후 차단은 어떻게 되었는가?에픽게니우스 (대화) 17:07, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
@Epicgenius.나는 3RR 이하도 아니고 심지어 그것에 가까이 있는 적도 없었다.사용자가 제안한 대로:Toddst1은 내 토크 페이지에서 즉시 요청했고 편집 전쟁을 방지하기 위해 이 기사에 대한 페이지 보호를 받았다.
@2 으스스하다.기사의 95%는 사용자가 다음과 같이 추진하는 정확한 종류의 노골적이고 족제비적인 POV이기 때문에 "내 버전"(기사에 단 한 마디도 기여하지 않았기 때문에 그 자체가 잘못된 것)이라는 사실은 중요하지 않다.라비시얌_방갈로는 현재 무기한 봉쇄되어 있다.토드스트1이 경고한 후 내가 기사를 되돌리지 않은 것도 볼 수 있겠지만 나는 가능한 한 빨리 페이지 보호를 신청했다.내가 편집자 1명 이상의 동의와 싸웠다고 말하는 것은 부정확하고 교묘하다.Aadhar/UID에 대한 POV 안건이 위키백과의 정신에 반하는 것으로 스스로 인정되었기 때문에 차단된 사용자와의 단일 복구는 계산되지 않는다 - 1명 이상의 차단 관리자가 지적했듯이.[24]Notabede (대화) 19:09, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
만약 이런 종류의 편집자들의 괴롭힘이 계속된다면, 아마도 위키피디아:누구든지 학생들에 의한 편집이 성인에 의해 면밀하게 감독되고 감시될 것을 요구하도록 개정될 필요가 있다.Notabede (대화) 19:38, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
뭐, 그건 그렇고

1) 당신의 버전이고, 당신의 버전은 리디렉션이다.

2) 법적 위협 때문에 막혔어그리고 단지 그가 관련 없는 문제로 인해 차단되었다고 해서 그의 의견이 무시되어야 한다는 것을 의미하지는 않는다.

3) 당신의 버전에 페이지 보호를 요청하는 것은 전쟁을 편집하는 보다 더 나쁘다.나는 VPP에 가서 관련 편집자들이 편집 전쟁 중에 보호를 요청할 수 없도록 제안할 것이다.

4) 2 v 1.당신이 Aadhar의 토크 페이지에서 링크한 2011년 사항은 WP에 의해 관련되지 않는다.CCC, 그리고 그 전쟁은 이것과 같은 합의점을 보여준다.봇은 합의점을 셀 수 없다. (편집 20:17, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC))

5) 그렇다, 어떤 관리자도 그런 말을 하지 않았다.그가 가로막힌 것은 오로지 법적 위협뿐이었다.

6) WP:NPA. 2AwwwTell me where I screwed up.See where I screwed up. 약 20:09, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

  • 나는 2년 넘게 논란이 없었던 다른 사람에 의해 이전의 안정된 버전(리디렉트)으로 복원했다.
  • 그의 블로킹은 다음과 같은 용어로 "위키피디아는 반부패 도구라 할지라도 어떤 것도 홍보하거나 홍보하는 곳이 아니다. 블록의 요점은 어떤 것이 사실일 수도 있고 아닐 수도 있는 보다 관점을 밀어붙이고 있다는같다."
  • 네, 이걸 가지고 마을 펌프에 가십시오.
  • 나는 이 기사에 대해 1RR도 위반하지 않았다."다른 편집자가 이의를 제기하거나 되돌리지 않는 편집은 모두 의견이 일치한다고 가정할 수 있다."2년 이상 이 기사가 UIDAI로 리디렉션될 것이라는 의견이 일치했다.봇은 다른 누구 못지않게 편집자다 - 더 사실 그렇다.
  • 페리돈 관리자에 의해 차단된 이유에 대해 인용된 이전 텍스트를 참조하십시오.Notabede (대화)20:31, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
1) WP:CCC
2) 법적 협박으로 막혔어
3) WP:CCC.그리고 LevenBot은 단지 알고리즘을 사용해서 결론을 내릴 수 있는 것은 아니다.
4) 법적 위협 때문에 막혔어
5) 그리고 2013년 12월 2일 Tell me where I screwed up.See where I screwed up. 20:39, 2일 (UTC)[응답] 나의 코멘트를 리액터링하지 마십시오.

RB를 차단한 관리자로서, 내가 Jayadevp13에 대해 가지고 있는 질문은, 여기서 무엇을 하고 싶은가?간단한 요청으로 답변하십시오.Toddst1 (대화)20:48, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]

@Notabede:

  • 내가 너의 토크 페이지에 공지하지 않았음에도 불구하고, 나는 여기서 그것에 대해 말했었어.게다가 위키피디아 통지는 당신에게 경고를 했을 것이다.
  • 너는 정말 편집 전쟁을 하고 있다.RB로 두 번(1차 1, 2차)하고 나랑 한 .
  • 당신에 따르면 리디렉션은 안정적이고 따라서 확장되어서는 안 된다. {{F1GP 10-19}(2011년 ~ 2013년)의 모든 기사는 한 번 리디렉션되었다가 다시 확장되었다고 말해주겠다.그런 경우가 더 많다.
  • 미안하지만 나는 지금까지보다 더 예의 바르게 행동할 수 없다.너는 실제로 내 인내심을 시험하고 있어. 똑같은 말을 다시 하고 다른 사람들이 말하는 것에 주의를 기울이지 않음으로써 내 시간을 낭비하는 거야.

@Toddst1:내가 보고하고 싶었던 것은 노타베데가 자신의 견해를 밀어붙이기 위해 다른 사용자들의 견해를 완전히 무시하고 있다는 것이었다(이것은 2Awsome & me와의 대화에서 알 수 있다).그는 이런 식으로 완전히 그릇된 이유를 제시함으로써 Aadhar 페이지의 개발을 지연시키고 있다. (이 페이지는 잘못된 독창적인 연구가 있고 그에게도 그 이유를 설명했던 것처럼)그는 반복해서 RB가 막혔다고 말하지만, 그의 일은 그렇게 해야 한다.하지만 그는 다른 사용자들이 제공한 설명을 완전히 무시하고 있다.이것은 단지 하나의 글일 뿐이다.만약 그가 다른 사람들과 계속 그렇게 한다면, 미래에는 기사가 될 것이다. 그러면 많은 공동체 시간이 낭비될 것이다.그래서 나는 그가 자신이 하는 일에 대해 값싸고 잘못된 설명에 의존하고, 페이지를 원하는 대로 유지하기 위해 편집 전쟁을 벌이고, 그런 식으로 페이지를 보호해 달라고 요청했다는 이유로 편집을 금지하고 싶다.게다가 그는 토론에서 적절하게 협조하지 않고 자신의 관점을 밀어붙이려 하고 있다.공감대를 이뤄야 하지만 논의에 제대로 참여하기를 꺼린다는 게 그 자신이다.그의 태도를 보니 그가 변할 것 같지도 않다. - Jayadevp13 03:20, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

그 편집자를 금지할 근거는 전혀 없다.Jayvadevp13, 2Awsome, Notabede, RB 등 여러 측면에서 POV 푸셔에 문제가 있는 것은 분명하다.제발, 여러분 각자는 이것을 예의와 NPOV 그리고 아마도 COI에 대한 주의로 받아들이십시오.다른 과목들을 편집하는 것이 바람직할 것이다. 그 과목만이 당신이 여기 있는 유일한 이유가 아니라면 말이다.Toddst1(토크) 05:31, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
@Toddst1: 물론 금지는 그가 한 짓에 대해 보기엔 무리일 것이다.하지만 쓸데없는 이유를 대면서 시간을 낭비하지 말라고 전해줘.나와 노트베드는 물론 아다르를 위해 여기 있고 2Awsome은 그의 의견을 말하고 있다.이제 당신은 우리의 견해(Notabede's & mine)를 모두 고려해서 내가 지금 편집 가능한 Aadhar를 어떻게 해야 하는지 말하시오.그가 협조하지 않으니 우리에게 의논하라고 하지 마라.최종 구속력 있는 결정을 내린다(아마도 다른 관리자와 상의하여).- Jayadevp13 06:56, 2013년 12월 3일(UTC)[응답]
코멘트 나는 내가 단지 아다하르를 위해 여기 있다는 진술에 반대한다.위키피디아에서의 나의 편집은 정책에 맞춰져 있으며, Aadhaar/UIDAI 이외에 여러 기사를 포함하고 있다.나는 'Jayadevp'가 지역 사회 기준 내에서 일하는 한 기꺼이 토론할 용의가 있다.그는 또한 내가 POV 푸셔가 아니라 반대인 NPOVer라는 것을 깨달아야 한다.
@Toddst1, 다른 편집자의 코멘트를 (후회하는 기미가 전혀 없는) 점을 고려해서, 다른 편집자가 여기 나를 보고하는 것에 대한 나의 사용자 대화 페이지에 ANI 통지를 배치하지 않았다는 것을 인정하지 않도록 하십시오.Notabede (대화) 08:25, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
참고- 여기서 말하는 것은 W:위키백과 자체가 아닌 ANI.우리 둘 다 여기 있다고 말하고 싶었어ANI) 단지 아다르 때문에 우리가 직면하고 있는 문제들 때문에.우리는 다른 기사들과 그런 충돌에 직면하지 않기 때문에 적절한 해결책을 찾지 않고 여기서 출발하는 것은 좋지 않을 것이다.나는 내가 말하는 모든 것에 대한 증거와 세부사항을 제시함으로써 지역사회 기준 내에서 당신과 논의했다고 믿는다.그러나 당신은 그 기사가 독창적인 연구인 것처럼(그러나 161개의 참고문헌이 인용되었다), RB가 POV 푸싱으로 차단되었다(나는 그것에 관심이 없고 처음에 그는 법적 위협을 했다는 이유로 금지되었다).나는 정말 너의 토크 페이지에 게시문을 남기지 않는 것이 너에게 그렇게 큰 상처를 줄 줄은 몰랐어.내가 말한 이유 때문에 한 것이 아니라고 맹세한다(나는 네가 알게 될 줄 알고 그렇게 했다).미안해. - Jayadevp13 11:20, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

다음과 같은 제안이 있다.토크 페이지에서 토론하십시오.만약 수많은 편집자들이 변화가 이루어져야 한다는 데 동의한다면, 한 명의 특출한 사람들이 합의를 망치지 않을 것이다.일단 그것이 달성되면, 기사는 보호되더라도 편집되어야 한다.Toddst1 (대화) 12시 5분, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

2013년2013년 년으로아 아 국투표

나는 그들이 "비중립적" 또는 "관련되지 않는" 것으로 인식하는 내용을 계속 삭제하는 몇몇 편집자들과 정중하게 의견 차이를 보이고 있다.특히 우파 정당인 HRAST[25]와 이니셔티브 U ime 오비텔지(Obitelji)의 연관성 및 이를 둘러싼 일부 다른 논란들에 관한 절이다.편집자 중 두 명은 세르보-크로아티아 언어를 구사하지 못하기 때문에 무엇이 충분히 주목할 만하거나 대표적일 수 있는지 평가할 수 없고, 나머지는 IP와 단일 목적 계정 사용자:오푸스Dbk의 저술은 대체로 일관성이 없다.그 부분에 내용을 더 추가하고 싶은데 터무니없는 핑계로 자꾸 지워져.나는 계속해서 그들에게 논쟁의 한쪽을 제시하는 것은 완벽하게 괜찮다고 말하고 있다. 만약 그 쪽이 공공 담론을 크게 반영한다면 2) 설사 기사 자체가 완전히 균형을 이루지 못하더라도 바람직하지 않은 내용을 제거함으로써 그것을 검열할 이유가 없다 - 결국 누군가 다른 쪽에서 POV를 추가할 때까지 꼬리표를 찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰싹찰하는 것이다(존재한다면 나의 pp.osition은 많은 경우에 그렇지 않기 때문에 그것을 요구하는 것은 기본적으로 무의미하다는 것이다.다른 사람이 끼어들어 어떻게 진행해야 할지 조언해 주면 도움이 될 것 같다. --Ivan Shtambuk (대화) 05:16, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

안녕 이반 슈탐북.나는 당신이 언급하고 있는 o2 비 세르비아-크로이션을 사용하는 사람 중 한 명이라고 믿는다.그냥 형식적인 메모:나는 네가 불평하고 있는 사용자들에게 그들의 토크 페이지에 알려야 한다고 생각해.하지만 내가 이미 여기 왔으니 네가 지금 나에게 통보할 필요는 없어.근본적인 문제에 대해서는 별로 할 말이 없다.기사의 중립성에 대해서는 의견이 분분하며, 나는 그런 이유로 꼬리표를 붙였다.나는 다시 토크 페이지에 조금 더 참여하도록 노력할 것이다.그렇지 않았다면 NPOV 게시판이 이 문제를 해결하기에 더 좋은 장소였을 것이라고 생각하며, 기꺼이 참여하겠다.안녕하십니까, 이슬릴자 (대화) 09:10, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
WP:DRN은 당신에게 다소 도움이 될 수 있는 장소이기도 하다.블랙매인 (대화) 12:41, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

리지베넷1xx

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

리지베네트1xx는 반복적으로 잘못된/잘못된/말도 안 되는 제목을 가진 기사를 만들었고, 특히 니키 미나즈의 이름을 변형한 기사들을 만들었으며, 그렇게 하지 말라는 경고를 여러 번 받았다.그녀는 최근에 다시 그것을 했다. 비록 내가 그것을 조작으로 태그한 후 페이지가 삭제되었지만, 정확히 어떤 CSD에 떨어졌는지 확실하지 않다.이 페이지는 니익키 미리지의 관리자들이 볼 수 있다.정확히 공공 기물 파손이 아니어서 어디에 게시해야 할지 잘 모르겠고, 뭔가 조치를 요청하러 온 겁니다.만약 내가 잘못된 곳에 있다면 사과할게.진킨슨00:03, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

이것은 확실히 WP:Vandalism#Page creation의 정의에 해당될 것으로 보인다.유일한 장점은 그녀가 오늘 만든 페이지의 삭제를 요청했다는 것이다(CSD G7이 삭제되었다).—C.프레드 (대화) 00:39, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 관리자가 아니기 때문에 삭제된 페이지의 내용을 볼 수 없지만, 대체 제목이 (아마 리지베넷1xx가 리디렉션의 개념을 이해하지 못했기 때문에) 피험자에 대한 합법적인 기사를 작성하려는 리지베넷1xx의 시도인지, 아니면 존재하지 않는 사람에 대한 거짓 기사인지, 아니면 그들이 그들에 대한 기사인지에 대해 많이 틀린다.e WP를 위반한 실제 주제에 대한 기사:어떤 면에서는 BLP.나는 첫 번째 가설은 용서할 수 있고 적어도 건설적으로 일을 할 마음이 없거나 할 수 없다고 판단될 때까지 누군가 리지베넷1xx와 함께 일해야 한다고 생각한다.후자의 두 가설은 엄중한 최종 경고를 요구한다(이미 페이지에 최종 경고가 표시됨에도 불구하고), 행동이 계속되면 예방 차단을 따른다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 03:03, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
이 사용자가 편집한 42개 중 40개는 현재 삭제되었는데, 대개는 그들이 터무니없는 제목을 가진 기사에 기고했기 때문이다.그 수정사항들을 검토한 결과 이것은 공공 기물 파손 전용 계정이라는 것을 알 수 있다.지난 3월 10일 이들의 계정이 만들어진 이후 같은 패턴이 이어지고 있다.그녀는 오늘 그녀 자신의 터무니없는 기사들 중 하나를 삭제했고 그것은 G7 후보 지명으로 채택되었다.그러나 선의의 편집은 인지하기 어렵다.G7 삭제는 기사 자체가 횡설수설이었기 때문에 G3(반달리즘)만큼 잘 될 수 있었는데, 이는 우리의 브리트니 스피어스 기사에서 오려낸 산문의 한 부분이고 니키 미나지를 언급하는 것으로 약간 고쳐 쓴 것이다.만약 그 가수의 이름이 실제로 니키 미나즈라면, 솔직한 실수가 누군가 니익키 미리즈라고 불리는 기사를 만들도록 이끌 것인가?추가적으로 필터 로그를 확인하십시오.나는 변명의 여지가 없는 것을 추천한다.에드존스턴 (대화) 04:44, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
당신의 논리에 비추어, 에드존스턴, 나는 이 사용자가 또 다른 기회를 가질 자격이 있다는 내 주장을 철회한다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 04:51, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
10월에 막았어야 했는데그 실수는 이제 수정되었다.2013년 12월 3일(UTC) 12시 39분 윤수이[응답]
위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

루케노94의 예의 부족

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

WP에서 루케노94(토크 · 기여 · 블록 유저)의 코멘트를 본 적이 있는 사람은 다음과 같다.DRNWP를 위반한 최악의 사례 중 하나이다.내가 본 Civil은 편집자를 공격하는 방식에서 편집자가 주장하는 주장을 공격하는 방식으로 바꾸기를 거부한다.아무도 욕설로부터 검열을 받지 않지만, 편집자를 향한 폭언과 인신공격의 사용은 어떤 편집자, 특히 여성 편집자들이 직면해야 할 일이 아니다.

그가 에티켓 가이드라인을 따르지 않은 것과 위에 열거된 행동은 명백히 차단할 수 있는 것이기에, 나는 행정관이 그가 그의 방식을 바꿀 필요가 있다는 것을 인식하게 할 수 있기를 바란다.Bidgee (대화) 14:46, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

당신의 첫번째 차이점은 위의 위키백과와 관련이 있다:관리자_noticeboard/사건자#HiLo48_at_Talk:2014_Winter_Olympics 그리고 만약 그 상황에서 아무 일도 일어나지 않는다면 여기서 아무것도 할 것을 기대하지 말라.--211.215.156.184 (talk) 14:56, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 여느 때처럼, Bidgee는 거의 모든 것을 잘못 말하고 있다.나는 애초부터 미개하기 시작한 사람이 아니었다. 그것은 사용자:HiLo48. 하지만 당신은 다른 사람들에게 집착하는 축구광이라고 반박함으로써 많은 사람들을 공격한 것에 대해 벌을 주고 있는 것은 아니다.클라브디아 차우차트가 말했다.사람들은 내가 한 말이나 한 일, 이런 일들에 대해 완전히 거짓말을 해왔는데, 이것은 나를 성차별주의자로 만들려는 시도임이 분명하다.마찬가지로, Bidgee에 의한 위의 차이점들 또한 내가 말한 거의 대부분의 것들이 명확한 POV-pushing에 대한 대응이었다는 사실을 무시한다, WP:IDHT 행동, 그리고 다른 사람들의 게시물에 대한 순전히 잘못된 표현.내가 도를 넘었나?그래, 그건 명백해.그러나 나는 내가 말하는 모든 것이 분명히 조작되고 의제를 가진 사람들에 의해 잘못 전달되고 있는 나에게 수천 톤의 헛소리를 던지는 것에 질렸다.그리고 감독이나 RevDel이 필요한 것들에 대한 우스꽝스러운 논평은...다시 가서 Clavdia가 Talk에 쓴 글을 보십시오.오스트레일리아 축구 국가대표팀([26], [27], [28] 등)은 내가 여기서 가장 시민적인 파티가 아니라는 것을 정색한 얼굴로 말해보시오.만약 사람들이 내가 한 말을 고의로 잘못 전달하는 것을 멈추고, 나에 대해 완전히 거짓말을 하고, 성차별주의/초빈주의 등의 터무니없는 주장을 했다면, 나는 오래 전에 대화에서 손을 뗐을 것이다.내가 여전히 현역 정당이라는 사실은 위의 일들 때문이다.다시 말하지만, 이것은 내가 지나쳤던 과도한 행동을 용서하지 않고, 내가 몇 번 언급했던 부분을 다시 고쳐주었지만, 나는 최악의 범죄자는 아니다.그리고 사용자가 토론에서 특정 성별, 인종, 색깔, 성별, 또는 무관한 것이든지 간에, 만약 당신이 내가 쓰는 것을 제대로 읽으면, 합리적인 답변을 게시하면, 나는 침착하게 대응할 것이다.만약 당신이 나의 게시물에 대한 순수한 오보에 근거한 쓰레기를 게재한다면, 내가 짜증나는 것은 놀랄 일이 아니겠는가?루케노94 (루크에게 여기서 나가라고 말함) 15:10, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답하라]
  • "로라의 대응을 막으려는 노력"에 대해서는, 노골적으로 헛소리다.내가 알고 있는 한, 그 섹션들은 해당 사용자들에 의한 개시 문구만을 위한 것으로, 그 안에서 토론이 일어나서는 안 된다.만약 내가 틀렸다면, 글쎄, 내가 DRN에 익숙하지 않은 것에 대해 사과할게. 몇 번 밖에 안 가봤거든.그러나 나는 아무도 나를 되돌리지 않았다는 것에 주목한다.루케노94 (루크에게 여기서 나가라고 말함) 15:12, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답하라]
  • 솔직히 여기서 필요한 것은 쌍방이 일을 조금 뒤로 돌려 진정시키는 것뿐이라고 생각한다.일부 미사여구가 도움이 되지 않았지만, 현 시점에서 행정 조치가 필요하지 않다고 생각한다.위에 열거된 몇몇 차이점들 역시 다소 경박하다-그들의 이름으로 기고자를 언급하는 것에는 아무런 문제가 없다.마크 아르스텐 (토크) 15:21, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
  • (비관리자 논평) 여기서 마크의 의견에 동의해야 하는데, 이 상황에서 실행 가능한 것은 정말 없다.만능의 일반적 비도덕성이 있을 때 한 편집자의 블록을 정당화하기는 어렵다.다들 좀 쉬면서 맛있는 차 한 잔 할 때가 된 것 같아.카이우스 제독 (대화) 15:39, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답하라]
  • 당분간은 행동 가치가 없을지 모르지만, 이런 일이 다시 일어나지 않기를 바란다.나는 (우리처럼 편집자가 되었음에도 불구하고) 관리자들은 항상 냉철한 머리를 가지고 있어야 할 책임이 있다고 믿는다. 그리고 같은 일이 다른 편집자에게도 일어났고, 그것은 행동할 가치가 있다고 여겨졌다. 그래서 나에게 있어서, 나는 둘의 차이를 보지 못한다.루시아 블랙 (토크) 15:45, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 루시아, 난 네가 어디서 왔는지 잘 모르겠어; 난 관리자가 아니야. 그리고 내가 아는 한, 하이로, 로라, 클라브디아도 마찬가지야.그렇긴 하지만, 토론에 참여한 관리자들이 있었지만, 그들은 일반적으로 가장 큰 대립을 피했다.루케노94 (루크에게 여기서 나가라고 말함) 15:58, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답하라]

패턴이 될 경우를 대비해서 이 사건을 기억해야 할 이유가 더 많아졌군루시아 블랙 (토크) 16:05, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

  • '측면의둘다 진정해야 하고, '측면의둘 다바르게 행동해야 한다 예의.루크를 방어하기 위해 클라브디아 차우차트(talk · builles)와 같은 사용자들 또한 끔찍할 정도로 미개한 일이었는데, 그녀가 위키프로젝트 전체(루크와 나 둘 다 활동적인 회원)를 "우비니즘적이고 한심하다"고 묘사하고 있는 것과 같은 논평도 그녀는 이 프로젝트를 "서클 얼간이"라고 부른다.그것은 분명히 WP를 위반한다.NPA#WHATIS, 그리고 그 언어와 태도가 어떤 것 또는 누구에게도 도움이 되는가?자이언트 스노우맨 17:04, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

루케노가 좀 낮춰줄래?물론이지. 하지만 최악WP 위반 사례하나라고 하자면:그가 본 Civil은 그가 여기 위키피디아에서 전혀 다루지 않았다는 것을 의미할 것이다.많은, 많은 편집자들이 이 디프들보다 훨씬 더 나쁘다.내가 말했듯이, 그는 누군가 "이봐, 좀 진정해"라고 말하는게 좋을거야. 하지만 이런식으로 행동할 수 있는건 확실히 없어...세르게크로스73 msg me 17:11, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

그것은 확실히 최악은 아니지만, "허용할 수 없는" 행동이다.그게 유일한 포인트야현재로서는 행동할 수 없지만 양측 모두에게 공정한 경고를 해야 한다.루시아 블랙 (토크) 17:16, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

(분쟁 편집) (무자 편집자의 논평) (비관리자 논평) 그들이 욕을 한다고 해서 루케노를 정확히 차단할 수는 없다.그들이 의도적으로 위키피디아를 방해하고 있다면 확실히 차단하라.하지만, 이것은 전혀 붕괴로 보이지 않는다. 단지 자제력의 부족일 뿐이다.에픽게니우스 (대화) 17:17, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

자제력의 부족은 그만큼 파괴적일 수 있다.공공 기물 파손은 아니지만 토론을 좋게 진행시키지 않는다.그건 실행 불가능해. 그리고 문제의 일부는 이것이 얼마나 위에 있는지 과장해서 생각하는 것 같아.세상에서 가장 큰 것은 아니지만, 내가 말했듯이, 그것은 받아들여져서는 안 된다.사용자 류룽은 과거에 주목받은 적이 있다.ANI에 대한 의견이 그렇게 크게 달라져서는 안 된다.루시아 블랙 (토크) 17:21, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

루시아, 친구들의 말도 안 되는 말은 어때?그들과 함께 문제를 찾아보는 게 어때?너는 이것을 다른 어떤 것일 때 일방적인 문제인 것처럼 묘사하고 있다.이미 말했듯이 양당 모두 톤 다운이 필요하다.자이언트 스노우맨 17:28, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
음, 그렇게 하면 상황이 좋아질 거야2013년 12월 3일, 17:30, Writ Keeper (UTC)[답글]
내가 그 말을 하는 것에 대해 그녀가 큰 악취를 풍길 것이라고 확신하지만, 꽤 솔직히 말해서, 루시아는 과거에 다른 사람들의 예의범절과 관련하여 아주 안 좋은 전화를 몇 통 했다.세르게크로스73 msg me 17:31, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

어치브먼트 헌터

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

는 리디렉션으로 AfD를 닫았고 사용자는 계속 기사의 리디렉션을 되돌린다.나는 그의 복귀를 한 번 취소하고 그의 토크 페이지에 이것이 AfD 폐쇄에 이의를 제기하는 적절한 방법이 아니라고 그에게 통지했고 그는 대답하지 않고 다시 한번 리디렉션을 되돌렸다.나는 1RR 제한을 준수하며, 내가 편집 전쟁을 영속시키지 않도록 하기 위해 두 번째 세트의 시선에 감사할 것이다.고마워요.☺ · 샐비드림! · 17:22, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

위에. 자이언트 스노우맨 17:26, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
(충돌 편집)나는 별로 하는 편은 아니어서 틀릴 수도 있지만, 네가 완전히 보호/소금해 줄 수는 없을까?아니면 언젠가 그것이 정당하게 재간접될 가능성이 있다고 보십니까?(이 과목이 무엇에 관한 것인지 생소하다...) Serge cross73msg me 17:28, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
그것은 훌륭한 마무리였다 - 삭제 후보로 지명되었고, 아무도 지켜야 할 논쟁을 하지 않는 다른 두 편집자의 지지를 받았다.나는 옛 글을 지우고, 돌아갈 것은 아무것도 남기지 않았다.그것은 그 문제를 엉망으로 만들 것이다.대상 편집자는 여전히 삭제 검토에 호소할 수 있다. bd2412T 17:29, 2013년 12월 3일(UTC)[응답]
서지에게 대답하면 리디렉션을 보호할 수도 있었지만, AFD를 닫는 것은 기술적으로 중립적인 일(공동체의 합의를 이행하고 있으며 반드시 스스로 의견을 갖는 것은 아님)이지만, 나는 여전히 그것을 관여로 간주하고, 편집 전쟁을 중단시키기 위해 관여하고 있는 것을 보호하는데 불안하다.올바른 버전을 보호하는 것으로 쉽게 보여질 수 있다(지금 이 주제를 다루는 에세이/가이드라인을 찾을 없다).마무리가 좋았고 내 편집이 옳았다는 걸 알아.이전의 수정본을 삭제하는 것이 (AfD 결과가 삭제와 리디렉션이 아닌 리디렉션하는 것이었던 이유가 있다)는 확신이 들지 않지만, 현재로서는 적절한 해결책이라고 생각한다.☺ · 샐비드림! · 17:47, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
겟차. 그래, 내가 직접 해 본 적은 없지만, AFD를 폐쇄하는 것의 연장선상, 또는 집행에 가깝다고 생각했었다, I thought it's extending of the AFD, It's thought afterned breaking, It's never thought as thought.네 설명도 일리가 있어.미래에 참고할 수 있도록 어떤 것이 더 일반적으로 그것을 다루는 방법으로 여겨지는지 아는 사람?세르게크로스73msg me 17:51, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
내가 리디렉션을 보호했어.나는 이런 일을 처리할 때 일반적으로 그것이 일을 처리하는 가장 좋은 방법이라고 생각한다.마크 아르스텐 (대화) 18:04, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

비소싱 콘텐츠 대량 추가

50.74.57.218 (토크 · 기여)

  • 정확히 말하면, 사용자는 국립 디자인 아카데미에서 예술가들의 회원 자격에 대한 정보를 수십 개의 전기들에 추가하고 있다.이것은 유용한 정보지만 IP의 토크 페이지에서 내가 제기하는 우려에도 불구하고 그들은 그들의 수많은 편집에 소스를 추가하려고 시도하지 않았다.대량 삭제, 각 편집에 태그 지정, 추가 경고 또는 편집이 논란의 여지가 없는 것으로 간주되도록 허용하시겠습니까?JNW (대화) 18:05, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
    • IP가 이러한 모든 것, 즉 NAD의 멤버십 리스트에 대해 하나의 소스를 사용하고 있는 것 같다.편집자가 참조를 추가할 수 있도록 하기 위해 참조가 무엇인지 공유할 수 있다면 매우 유용할 것이다. --Jprg1966(talk) 18:38, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
      • 국립디자인아카데미 회원 전원의 명단이 여기에 있다.각 이름을 찾으려면 적절한 글자를 클릭해야 한다.IP의 편집 내용 중 하나를 무작위로 체크했고, 프란시스 채핀[29]를 체크아웃했다.다른 사람들도 마찬가지일 겁니다.Voceditenore (대화) 18:59, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
        • 다 체크아웃할 것 같은데, 아카데미 목록에 대한 링크를 그들의 토크 페이지에 남겼어.내가 추측하는 그 계정은 NAD와 연결되어 있고, 다른 사람들을 수십 명씩 채워넣게 하고, 결국 수백 명을 채우는 것보다 시트를 추가하는 것이 훨씬 더 바람직하다.JNW (대화) 19:19, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

고소 및 부적절한 혐의

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

Stanley Foster Reed라는 기사에서 심각하게 부적절한 주장을 밀어붙이는 명백한 양말/고기 인형이다. -- TRPoD aka aka The Red Pen of Doom 21:37, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답하라]

위의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

사용자 지쯔지

이 사용자는 어떤 종류의 논의도 없이 방대한 양의 편집을 해왔다.그는 또한 어떤 경우에도 흔한 용법이 아닌 아르메니아어를 파악하지 못하는 것 같다.그의 많은 편집은 WP와 일치하지 않는다.CONMANNAME, 외국어에 사용되기도 한다.그가 너무 많은 편집을 해서 전부 되돌리기는 어려울 것이다.한 블록을 제안한다.자랑볼사혜 (토크) 07:33, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

이 사용자에게 이름이 ANI에 표시되었음을 알리십시오.또한 검토자의 경우: Zyzzzzy(토크 · 기여 · 삭제된 기여 · 로그 · 필터 로그 · 사용자 · 블록 사용자 · 블록 로그) --Jprg1966 10:08, 2013년 12월 1일(UTC)[응답]
@Proudbolsahye:블록 대신 대량 롤백은 어떨까?에픽게니우스 (대화)20:11, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
@Epicgenius:좋아, 그게 더 나은 선택인 것 같아.이러면 정말 괴로울 거야.또한, 언급된 사용자는 나의 토크 페이지에 있는 메시지로 인해 ANI 보고서에 대해 알고 있다.자랑볼사혜 (토크)20:19, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
걱정하지 마십시오. 롤백을 사용하도록 설정된 편집기의 경우 편집 내용을 되돌리는 것이 쉽습니다.나는 방금 Zyzzzzzy의 지난 10개의 기사 편집 내용을 롤백했다.에픽게니우스 (대화)20:20, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
어머! 정말 고마워! :) 자랑스러운 볼사혜 (토크) 20:28, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
문제없어.더 이상 지즈지의 편집 내용을 되돌리고 싶으세요?또한 롤백 권한을 신청하여 다음에 롤백할 때 직접 롤백 권한을 적용할 수 있도록 하십시오.에픽게니우스 (대화) 21:02, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
앞에서 설명했듯이 아르메니아어에는 문자 Ⅱ(R)에 이어 일부 자음에 관한 외침이 거의 없다.따라서 다음과 같다.
  • ր 후 գ G가 아닌 K를 발음하였다(예: 사르기스, 게보르그가 아닌 Gevorg가 아닌 SARKIS//սրսսս).
  • ր이 D가 아닌 T를 발음한 후 դ. (예: VARTAN/արդնննննննննն, 바단 아님)
  • ր 이후 բ B가 아닌 P를 발음하였다(예: Surb가 아닌 SURP/սուրբբբբ

It is a matter of linguistics in the Eastern Armenian language (Հայերեն Լեզվի Հնչյունաբանություն).Please check ou this link Ուղղախոսություն և ուղղագրություն:

  • 7.ա) Ր ձայնորդից հետո լսվող ք հնչյունը գրվում է գ տառով հետևյալ բառերում.երգ, թարգման, կարգ, մարգագետին, մարգարե, մարգարիտ, միրգ, պարգև, Մարգար, Սարգիս:

고마워.--Zyzzzzy (토크) 03:53, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]

이 편집자는 또한 모든 편집 내용을 사소한 것으로 표시하는 데 문제가 있는 것 같다. 나는 그들의 토크 페이지에 메모를 남겼지만 그들은 아직 수정하지 않았다.VQuakr (대화) 04:33, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

사용자:그리핀도르

누군가 관리자에게 조용히 말해 주시겠습니까? 사용자:그리핀도르는 현재 (잘 알려진 FA 버킹엄 궁전에서도) 컨센서스에 반대하여 정보상자를 추가함으로써 나의 편집과 트롤을 스토킹하고 있으며, 일반적으로 내가 편집했거나 시작했으며, 상당히 관여하고 있는 것으로 알려진 다른 페이지들에 작은 의미 없는 편집과 코멘트를 함으로써 지겨워하고 있다.이게 통제 불능이 되기 전에 싹을 잘라내는 게 좋을 거야.감사합니다. 지아노 09:31, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]

(비관리자 의견) - 사용자:지아노, 네 불평을 뒷받침하기 위해 다른 걸 좀 제공해줄래?ANI에 오기 전에 다른 분쟁 해결을 시도한 적이 있는가? - WOLFchildthe 16:58, 2013년 11월 24일(UTC)[답글]
나는 트롤이 관련된 디프트를 파서 복사할 시간도 의향도 없다.그들은 그의 공헌에서 충분히 볼 수 있다.만약 관리자들이 여기서 그들 자신의 부류를 감시하지 않는다면, 나는 그 문제를 스스로 처리할 능력이 있다.나는 단지 문제 편집자들을 여기에 먼저 배치하기 위한 절차라고 생각했다.내 실수는 명백하다. 다시는 그런 일이 없을 것이다. 지아노 17:47, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]
닫으라고 손짓하다.대화 페이지에 메시지를 남기고 토론을 요청하는 것은 사용자:지아노가 불평하고 있다.그리핀도르 (대화) 09:39, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]
(비관리자 의견) - 사용자:그리핀도르, 당신에 대한 ANI가 논의되고 평가되기 전에 즉시 폐쇄할 것을 요청하는 것이 적절하다고 생각하십니까? - WOLFchildthe 16:58, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[답글]
Gryffindor ([30], [31])와 Giano ([32], [33])에서 각각 2RR을 본다.대화 페이지에 메시지를 남기고 토론을 요청하는 것은 괜찮지만, 편집 요약이 없는 올바른 버전으로 맹목적으로 되돌아가는 것이 아니라면 안 된다.여기저기서 떠들어대다.리치333 10(cont):02, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]
아니, 내가 편집한 페이지들의 스토킹에 대해서도 언급하고 있어. 보론초프 궁전, 버킹엄 궁전, 토크:20세기 영국의 전원주택 파괴, 20세기 영국의 전원주택 파괴, 할튼 하우스마블 아치.알은 12시간의 공간에 있다.그는 역사 건축 분야에서는 전혀 편집하지 않는데, 트롤링하지 않으면 거기서 무엇을 하고 있는 것일까.나는 지금 그의 무의미한 스토킹과 트롤링에 시간을 낭비하고 싶지 않은 페이지를 쓰고 있다. 지아노 10시 12분, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]
If it makes you feel better Giano, there's an infobox at Rainthorpe Hall that you can remove, and you have my word I will not edit war over its re-addition (although if you'd like to improve it to, say, B class, while you're there, that would be nice....). Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 10:19, 24 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
그것은 정말 끔찍하다.나중에 크림반도에서 돌아왔을 때 새로운 건축 전문가가 먼저 GA로 변환하지 않는 한 확장하겠다. 지아노 10:56, 2013년 11월 24일 (UTC)[응답]

나는 지난 며칠 동안 지아노와 그리핀도르의 기여도를 모두 살펴봤는데 스토킹이나 괴롭힘을 가리키는 스모킹건을 찾을 수가 없다.그리핀도르가 우연히 지아노와 같은 기사를 편집했을 가능성은 없어 보이지만, 다른 사용자의 기여도를 확인하는 것은 다른 부적절한 행동이 없는 한 불법이 아니다.WP 출처:괴롭힘(Harassment) 합리적인 관찰자에게 특정인이나 특정인을 의도적으로 표적으로 삼기 위해 나타나는 반복적인 공격행위의 패턴으로 정의된다.여기서 특별히 불쾌한 것은 보이지 않고, 이번 주 전에는 이런 일이 반복된다는 증거를 본 적이 없다.그리고 그리핀도르도 많은 건축기사를 편집해 왔기 때문에 그가 일반적인 주제 영역에서 편집하는 것을 보는 것만큼 특이한 것은 없다.지아노: 그리핀도르가 단순히 문제의 기사를 개선하려고 하기보다는 "당신의 편집과 트롤링"을 하고 있다고 생각하는 이유는 무엇인가? Mr. Stradivarius 06:08, 2013년 11월 27일 (UTC)[응답]

나는 그가 갑자기 건축기사를 편집하고 있다고 확신한다.나를 스토킹하고 길밖으로 돌아다니며 그가 전에 본 적이 없는 페이지들을 찾아다니며 의견 일치를 무시하고 그들과 전쟁을 편집하는 것은 특히 그가 잘못된 사실들로 그 정보들을 채웠을 때 관리자로서는 부적절한 행동처럼 보인다.나에게, 잘못된 사실의 추가는 가장 나쁜 행동이다 - 그는 일부러 짜증나게 하기 위해 그것을 하거나 페이지를 읽는 것을 귀찮게 하지 않고 단지 상자를 추가하는 것이다 - 어느 쪽이든, 그것은 관리자로서는 꽤 나쁜 행동이다.게다가, 그가 다른 곳에서 Infobox에 대해 나와 논쟁하는 것과 동시에, 그는 갑자기 여기에서 완전히 무의미한 네 가지 편집을 한다[34].어쨌든 나는 이 페이지를 항상 헛되이 여기고 있지만, 언제나 더 효과적인 자기 손으로 그 문제를 떠맡는 데 필요한 디딤돌로 여긴다. 지아노 08:14, 2013년 11월 27일 (UTC)[응답]
답장 고마워.몇 가지 더 궁금한 게 있는데, 첫째, 당신과 그리핀도르 사이에 과거 역사가 있는가?과거의 논의와 어떤 연결고리는 이것이 일회성인지 아닌지를 조사하는 데 많은 도움이 될 것이다.둘째, 그리핀도르가 잘못되었다고 생각하는 기사에 삽입한 주장들 중 몇 가지를 지적해 주시겠습니까?셋째, 그리핀도르에게 이런 구체적인 주장에 대해 물어본 토론이 있는가?주위를 둘러보았을 때 아무것도 찾지 못했는데, 아마 놓쳤을지도 몰라.그리고 마지막으로, "자신의 손으로 일을 처리한다"는 것은 무엇을 의미하는가?그것은 막연하게 위협적으로 들리고 나를 걱정하게 했으니, 나는 약간의 설명을 해 주면 고맙겠다. Mr. Stradivarius, 2013년 11월 27일 (UTC)[응답]
업데이트: 나는 지아노와 그리핀도르와 관련된 과거 토론에 대해 ANI 기록 보관소를 검색해 보았지만, 나는 아무것도 찾아내지 못했다.여기에 어떤 과거사가 있다면 그것은 명백하지 않다. Mr. Stradivarius♪ talk ♪, 2013년 11월 27일 (UTC)[응답]
  • 감사합니다 Stradivarius씨.나는 당신이 그리핀도르에게 질문을 하고 그의 비범한 행동에 대해 설명해 줄 것을 제안한다; 그는 인포박스가 논쟁적인 주제라는 것을 모를 수 없으며 그것은 오류 없이 그리고 토크 페이지 일치로 추가된다.나는 이전에 그에 대해 들어본 적이 없었고, 그의 이전 편집본을 보면, 내가 그에 대해 들어봤어야 할 이유가 없다 - 나는 그가 어떤 다른 사람의 의제를 이행하고 있었다고 생각한다.어쨌든 그는 자기 방식의 오류를 터득한 것 같다."자신의 손으로 일을 처리하는 것"에 관해서는, 글쎄, 그게 종종 가장 좋은 방법이다.행정가들은 서로를 정리하는 데 별로 유명하지 않다. 그렇지 않은가? 지아노 12시 42분, 2013년 11월 28일 (UTC)[응답]
  • (무관한 편집자의 논평) @스트라디바리우스 씨 : 아마도 당신은 대신 위키스토크를 해봐야 할 것이다.에픽게니우스 (대화) 2013년 11월 29일 18:54 (UTC)[응답]
너의 diff [35]를 확인했는데, 네 가지 의미 없는 편집을 보지 못했다.나는 썸네일 사이즈가 약간 줄어든 것을 본다.그의 첫 진출은 인포박스를 더 짧고 간결하게 만들기 위한 시도로 보인다.첫 번째 편집은 의견 제거(페르시아의 샤가 어떤 이유로 그런 진술을 하게 되었는지, 진술 자체를 전달해야 하는 이유를 말할 수는 없다.)이기도 하다.두 번째 항목은 그 그림이 무엇인지에 대한 설명을 덧붙이며, 광고는 크게 바뀌지 않는다.세 번째 항목은 1929년에 일어난 모든 사건들이 1929년에야 실제로 끝났고 더 일찍 시작되었을 때 일어났다는 점에서 약간 부정확하다.물론 그것에 이의를 제기할 수 있다.하지만 왜 그것을 기사의 토크 페이지로 한정하지 않는가?스토킹에 대해 비난하고 확대하기엔 너무 많은 것 같다.릴로웬스 (대화) 03:40, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
오, 그것은 잘 알려진 캐나다 양말이다. 우리 모두는 그것이 누구인지 알고 있다! 지아노 14시 5분, 2013년 12월 2일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 방금 그가 올린 정보를 읽은 사람이야.규칙을 앞뒤로 읽어온 다소 도도한 존재가 되어, 일이 어떻게 돌아가는지 파악하려고 애쓰는 것이다.난 그저 아무나, 아무나, 아무에게도 아무런 애착이 없는 누군가가 제시된 증거에 대한 새로운 눈을 제공할 수 있다고 생각했다.나는 내가 어떤 양말이어야 하는지 알고 싶다.나는 너에게 내가 그저 기여자가 되고 싶었던 사람이라고 장담한다.루크, 네 사용자 페이지에 이런 글이 올라왔네위키백과:새로 온 사람들을 물지 마십시오.릴로웬스 (대화) 21:39, 2013년 12월 3일 (UTC)[응답]
내가 그렇게 빨리 배웠으면 얼마나 좋을까. 지아노 08:19, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

69.14.97.53은 그의 6개월 금지를 통해 아무것도 배우지 못했다.

사용자:69.14.97.53이 돌아왔고, 6개월의 금지를 받은 동일한 행동을 보였다. [36]에서 금지의 증거를 참조하라.의 행동에 대한 반대: 그는 다른 편집자들을 역사적 비판을 믿는 파시스트라고 부르며 공격하고, [37]에서 보듯이 주관적인 종교적 견해와 객관적인 사실의 차이를 이해하지 못한다. 여기서 그는 사람들이 마치 객관적인 사실인 것처럼 예수에 무릎을 꿇을 것이며 따라서 W를 대체해야 한다고 언급한다.이키피디아의 편집 기준Tgeorgescu (대화) 02:40, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답하라]

나는 그것이 그가 무언가를 배우도록 의도된 것인지 확신할 수 없다.만약 그가 계좌라면 무기한 차단될 것이다.그의 IP가 꽤 안정적인 것 같아서, 나는 그에게 2년짜리 블록을 걸었다.Sometguy1221 (대화) 02:45, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 금지의 증거가 없고 단지 하나의 블록일 뿐이다.Elizium23 (대화) 05:47, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

템플릿의 스크립트 오류

확장 콘텐츠

어디에 올려야 할지 몰라서 ANI가 제일 좋은 것 같아.템플릿:주제 M1년 갑자기 스크립트 오류가 발생함여기에 포함된 템플릿으로 판단하면 타이밍에 따라 템플릿에서 편집한 결과인 것 같다.Navbar모듈:Navbar by Edokter(연결이 되어 그녀가 인지하고 있음, 보고서에 대한 내용이 있기 때문이 아님)Navbar 페이지는 완전히 보호되어 있어서 내가 직접 편집해서 그들이 정말로 오류의 원인인지 확인할 수 없다.에버그린피르 (대화) 03:58, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

루아 모듈의 가장 큰 약점 중 하나는 Wikidata가 프로젝트 네임스페이스에서 항상 다루어야 하는 것인데, 한 페이지에 너무 많은 루아 모듈이 있으면 잠시 후에 로딩이 중단되고 그 메시지가 나타난다는 것이다.그런 것일 수도 있지만, 내가 템플릿을 잘 이해하지 못하기 때문에, 그것은 완전히 다른 것일 수도 있다.Sven ManguardWha?04:43, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답하라]
@EvergreenFir:이것은 WP에 있어야 한다.VPT. 브라우저에서 스크립팅을 사용하도록 설정한 경우(JavaScript, 모듈과는 무관) "스크립트 오류"가 발생하면 빨간색 오류 메시지를 클릭하여 세부 정보가 포함된 팝업 상자를 볼 수 있다.WP의 보고서에 붙여넣을 텍스트를 선택하고 복사할 수 있다.VPT.
@Sven Manguard:아야, 나는 WP를 따르려고 한다.VPT는 모듈 문제에 대한 어떠한 언급도 본 적이 없다(페이지당 10초의 총 런타임으로 충분함).어디선가 그것에 대해 토론하고 있니?아노미 코멘트 했어?조누니크 (대화) 05:46, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

위의 첫 번째 링크를 클릭했어야 했는데(템플릿:주제에서 M1년).나는 어딘가에서 문제가 있는 것이 그 템플릿의 사용이라고 생각했지만, 실제로는 템플릿 페이지에 있다.오류 텍스트:

Lua error: PHP에 순환 참조를 전달할 수 없음.
역추적: (없음)

약간의 발굴은 문제가 "{{#invoke:다른 달력의 연도 메인}"은 샌드박스에서 미리 볼 수 있다.Stradivarius씨는 아마도 Module에 있을 수 있는 이 문제에 대해 약간의 빛을 던질 수 있을 것이다.다른 달력 또는 호출하는 모듈 중 하나에서의 연도.이 섹션은 다른 곳에서 추가 논의를 통해 닫아야 한다.조누니크 (대화) 06:14, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

94.189.150.5

사용자:94.189.150.5, 이전 사용자:94.189.148.237 및 사용자:94.189.140.186은 의 커버 버전에 대한 잘못된 정보를 계속 추가하며, 예를 들어, 여기와 여기뿐만 아니라 다른 페이지에도 계속 추가한다.에도 한 번 경고했고, 며칠 에도 경고했는데, 사용자 토크 페이지에도 다른 편집자의 경고가 여러 번 올라오는 것을 눈치챘다. --V111P (토크) 08:59, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

Sinosceptic 사용자 상자

누가 좀 처리해줄래?구립(토크) 01:37, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

나는 이 사용자가 그 페이지의 좋은 부분을 "시노스셉션"에 관한 것으로 만들면서 커뮤니티에 별로 관심이 없다는 이유로 BOLD 회귀를 내 자신에게 허용했다.또한, 요구대로 사용자 이름을 여기에 올렸다고 알려야 한다. --Jprg1966 03:29, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
이와 관련된 두 개의 사용자 상자를 발견했다.템플릿:HK Sinosceptic템플릿:하드코어 시노스셉틱.나는 두 번째 것을 WP로 표시했다.CSD#G10은 문화와 국가를 섬멸하는 것을 언급했기 때문이다.G10에 맞는다고 추측한 것이 틀렸다면 사과한다.--록팡(토크) 04:11, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
COM:PS(프로젝트 범위)는 "파달리즘이나 공격을 목적으로 만들어지거나 업로드된 것으로 보이는 파일"은 하원의 범위를 벗어났다고 명시하고 있다.15개의 템플릿과 업로더의 사용자 페이지 링크가 (현재 누락된) 이미지로 연결됨.16번 째가 있었지만 CSD G10을 받았다.스벤망구아르화?05:25, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
파일:UpperDown-China Flag.png 또한 PRC에 대한 비판에만 사용되고 있다는 점을 고려할 때 프로젝트 범위를 벗어난 것으로 삭제해야 한다.하지만 그것은 아마 국경선 사건일 것이다.—/Mendaliv///Δ's 16:15, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
염증성 및 'CSD G10-ed' 템플릿을 만드는 것에 대해 다시 생각해 봤는데, 그렇게 요청하기 전에 삭제되어 다행이야.더글라스 컴백 키드 (토크) 13:26, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

사용자 소퍼99

해결됨

사용자 Sopher99는 여기서 규칙 1RR을 중개한다.템플릿: 시리아 내전 상세도

증거가 규칙을 어겼다 1RR:

  1. [38] (13:45, 12월 4일)
  2. [39] (13:47, 12월 4일) — 95.134.193.238 (대화) 14:18, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답하라]
여기서 각 편집의 되돌리는 것을 하나만 볼 수 있다. 2개의 다른 편집의 번복은 1RRR을 위반하지 않는다.Mdann52 Talk! 15:06, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
사실, 그렇다. - "편집자는 동일하거나 다른 자료를 포함하든 상관없이 24시간 내에 한 페이지에 3회 이상 되돌릴 수 없다." 1RR은 단지 "3회 되돌리기"를 "하나의 되돌리기"로 대체한다.Darkwind (대화) 17:36, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

변화의 역사를 보면 다음과 같다: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Syrian_civil_war_detailed_map&action=history

  1. 13:45, 2013년 12월 4일 소퍼99 (토크 기여) . (164,690바이트) (+2) . (아리스카 (토크)에 의한 584500129 개정 미실시) 나는 두 가지 모두에 대한 소스를 제공했다.그들이 다마스커스의 공격성 기사를 업데이트하지 않은 것은 당신의 문제)
  2. 13:47, 2013년 12월 4일 Sopher99 (토크 기여) . (164,690바이트) (0) . (HCPUNXKID에 의한 개정 584446097 미실행)

그리고 이것은 두 번 되돌린 것이다. 95.134.193.238 (대화) 15:19, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답하라]

  • 관리자 참고: 이 문제는 WP에서 이미 처리되었다.NEWARE. —Darkwind (대화) 17:36, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

새로운 사용자에 의한 지속적인 중단 편집

Wikitout은 11월 30일에 처음 편집을 시작한 이후, 편집에 지장을 초래했다.이 편집자를 자신의 토크 페이지나 기사 토크 페이지에서 토론에 참여시키려는 시도는 성과가 없었다.그는 처음에 스톡턴 비치에서 편집을 시작했는데, 그 과정에서 인용된 내용을 삭제하면서 상당한 양의 독창적인 연구를 추가했다.[40]내가 되돌린 후에 그가 변화를 복구하여 그 과정에서 OR을 더욱 더 추가했다.[41] 두 번째 반전은 거의 효과가 없었다.그는 OR을 더 추가해서 일련의 편집을 했다.[42] 그를 토론에 끌어들이려는 시도가 무의미하다는 것이 증명되었다.페이지 보호를 요청했지만 관리자가 편집-전쟁이라고 가정하고 관리자의 토크 페이지에서 토론하는 것이 도움이 되지 않는다고 판단하여 거부되었다.그것에서 나오라는 유일한 제안은 내가 하기 싫었던 사용자[43]를 다시 돌려달라는 것이었다.[44] 나는 수술실에 꼬리표를 붙이고 있었지만, 결국 위키트아웃의 이익을 위해 각각의 변화를 설명하면서 되돌렸다. [45] 그리고 내가 왜 되돌아가려고 하는지 설명한 후에야.[46] 이 기간 동안 위키아웃은 다른 기사에서 부적절한 편집을 했다."창밖을 내다봐"라는 편집 요약이 있는 이 사진은 분명히 틀렸다.나는 어제 70m(230ft) 높이의 600kW 풍력 터빈을 지나 운전했는데 여전히 전력을 생산하고 있었다.그는 이후 이와 같은 다른 부적절한 편집을 했지만 스톡튼 비치에서 인용구가 지지하는 콘텐츠를 삭제해야 한다고 고집하는 것 같다.는 자신을 어떤 종류의 역사 전문가라고 생각하는 것 같은데, 토론에 자신을 참여시키지 않은 것에 대한 그의 변명은 그가 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 어떻게, 요약을 편집하고 게시해야 하는지 확실히 알고 있기 때문에, 나는 이것을 믿는데 약간의 어려움이 있다.그의 요약과 그가 삭제한 내용을 보면, 내가 그에게 이것을 설명했음에도 불구하고 그는 인용구를 따를 수 없거나, 원하지 않는 것 같다.[49] 내가 그의 토크 페이지에 올려야 했던 수많은 경고와, 그의 끊임없는 방해 편집과 토크 페이지 토론에 참여하지 않으려는 마음 때문에 나는 그를 AIV에 보고했지만, 보고서는 "이 게시판은 명백한 반달과 스팸 발송자만을 위한 것이다.이 보고서를 WP에 제출하는 것을 고려하십시오.AN/I".[50] 나는 저항했지만 Wikitout이 그 이후 편집한 네 가지 내용은 어떤 조치가 필요하다는 것을 분명히 한다.Wikitout은 단순히 편집하는 방법을 배우거나 우리의 정책과 지침을 따르는 것을 원하지 않는 것처럼 보인다. 그리고 그는 단지 어떤 조치가 취해질 까지 스톡톤 비치에서 끈질기게 파괴적인 행동을 할 것이다.Wikitout은 이제 IP로 편집하기 시작했으며, 동일한 편집을 했다. --AussieLegend (iii) 14:56, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]

(비관리자 논평) 그리고 편집 요약은 완전한 트롤링으로 전환되었다.아마도 사용자는 자신의 토크 페이지에 있는 "편집" 버튼을 누르는 것에 대해 더 배우고 싶을 것이다. --Jprg1966(talk) 15:17, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
나는 그에게 토론과 블록 중 하나를 선택하도록 했다.더그웰러 (대화) 2013년 12월 4일 15시 30분 (UTC)[응답]
이것을 되돌려야 할지 말아야 할지 모르겠다.편집 요약은 아이러니한 것 이상이다.전 세계의 미친 맥스 팬들과 의견이 다를 것"이라고 말했다.Madmaxmovies.com은 팬 소유 사이트여서 비RS. --AussieLegend (1998년) 15:37, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
누가 그랬어. --AussieLegend (1998년) 15:55, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답하라]
더그웰러의 경고에도 불구하고 그는 어떤 논의에도 관심이 없는같다. --AussieLegend (1911년) 17:24, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[응답]
그리고 차단을 해제하는 데 필요한 조건을 명료하게 진술하여 차단했다.더그웰러 (대화) 2013년 12월 4일 18:46, (UTC)[응답]

토크:2014년 동계 올림픽 하이로48번길

다음의 논의는 종결되었다.수정하지 마십시오.이후 코멘트는 해당 토론 페이지에서 작성해야 한다.이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다.

HiLo48Talk:2014년 동계 올림픽에서 미개한 행동을 하고 있다.역사상 가장 비싼 게임.그들은 일리가 있겠지만, 그것을 예의 바르게 논의하는 대신 인신공격에 의지했고, 나와 다른 편집자의 영어 실력에 대해 이야기하고, 나의 정치적 견해에 대해 환상을 만들어냈다.나는 그 문제를 논의할 준비가 되어 있는 반면, 이런 식으로 논의할 준비가 되어 있지 않다.또한 WTF와 같은 요약도 편집하십시오.과거에 이 사용자의 예의범절에 약간의 문제가 있었던 것을 어렴풋이 기억하지만, 솔직히 단 한 가지 세부사항도 없다.어제 아침에 편집자 지원 요청을 먹었는데, 안타깝게도 아무런 관심도 끌지 못했다.--Ymblanter (대화) 09:50, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

나는 두 가지 코멘트를 해야 한다.첫째로, 나는 이 게시물 바로 끝에서 "거의"라는 단어를 사용하는 것에 모두의 관심을 끈다.나는 그때 임블란터가 (내 코멘트를 광범위하게 리팩터링한 후) 내가 그 단어를 사용하지 않은 것처럼 게시하고, 내가 그것을 사용했다는 나의 지적을 무시했고, 그 단어를 사용하지 않은 것처럼 나를 공격하는 글을 계속 올렸기 때문에, 바로 이때까지 이렇게 하고 있다.둘째로, 나는 그 실에서 몇몇 편집자들이 만든 글들에 대해 아직도 혼란스러워 하고 있다.내가 정중하게 제안했듯이, 이것은 적어도 부분적으로는 영어를 사용하는 데 전문가가 아닌 편집자들에 의해 만들어지고 있기 때문일 것이다.나는 명시적으로 "그것 자체로 비판은 아니다"라고 말했지만 [[사용자:임블란터 임블란터}은 인신공격이라고 표현했다.미안하지만 이쯤에서 포기한다.무시당하고 혼란스러웠다는 비난을 받아야 하는가?HiLo48 (대화) 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
힐로의 인신공격은 보이지 않는데, 어쨌든 임블란터는 푸틴을 먼저 꺼냈다.나 또한 영어실력으로 인해 대화의 일부를 따라가는 데 어려움을 겪었다.Sometguy1221 (대화) 11시 14분, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
정말? 내가 '푸틴의 악행을 증명하고 싶은 성급한 욕망'이라고 썼나?---임블란터 (대화) 11시 30분, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답하라]
No. HiLo48 (대화) 11:38, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
그때 왜 쓰셨어요?내가 그런 욕망을 가지고 있다는 것을 증명할 수 있겠니?내가 다른 기사들의 POV 에디터일 수도 있을까?다른 토크 페이지에 반 푸틴 견해를 정기적으로 표현하고 있는가?왜 내가 너한테 예의 바르게 지내라고 한 직후에 그런 일이 일어났니?이게 예의범절 이해하시는 겁니까?--Ymblanter (대화) 11:41, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
당신은 예의에 대한 당신 자신의 정의를 다시 한 번 생각해보고 그것을 우리의 것과 비교하는 것이 좋을 것이다.그냥 말해.제 말은, "WTF"의 편집 요약에 대해 불평하고 있다면...접근 방식을 재고하고 싶을 수도 있고, ES&L 12:14, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
위키피디아는 내 취미야나는 내 직업생활에 꽤 성공한 사람이고, 위키피디아 활동을 통해 어떻게든 어떤 것을 증명할 흥미도 없다.분명히 관리자 자격으로 문제가 있는 편집자들을 상대해야 하는데, RfA를 실행하기 전에 그 사실을 깨달았다.하지만 편집자로서의 내 능력으로는 왜 내가 문제 있는 편집자들을 다루어야 하는지 알 수가 없다.나는 문제가 있는 주제에서 편집하는 것을 피한다.그런데 여기 한 편집자가 내 감시 목록에 오랫동안 나와 있는 기사의 토크 페이지에 와서 내가 편집한 것이 수십 개 있는 곳에 와서 제안을 한다.나는 정중히 반대하며 나의 주장을 제시했고, 그들은 다음 회신을 WTF와 함께 시작하고 우리가 정확하고 건설적으로 주제에 대해 논의하자고 제안한다.그 후 그들은 나에게 정치적 의견을 말하는데, 다른 편집자도 그들의 의견에 동의하지 않을 때 우리의 잘못된 영어에 대해 불평한다.그리고 이제 나는 토론을 계속하고 주의를 기울이지 말 것을 권한다.WTF, 이게 우리가 지향하는 편집 분위기인가.앞으로 10년 동안 내가 유일한 비봇 에디터가 될 것이라고 확신하는 많은 주제들이 있다.--Ymblanter (대화) 12:30, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
임블란터, 넌 여기서 선을 훨씬 벗어났어.HiLo는 어떠한 행정적 제재도 정당화할 수 있는 지명된 토크 페이지 상의 토론에서 어떤 것도 하지 않고 말하지 않았다.흠잡을 데 없는 말과는 거리가 먼 그 페이지에 있는 자신의 말을 복습할 것을 강력히 권한다.이것 바로 위의 당신의 게시물은 거의 전적으로 이 AN/I 실에 비순서적이다 - 그것은 자화자찬으로 가득 차 있지만, 요점은 거의 말하지 않는다.외람된 말씀이지만, 만약 당신이 여기 있는 것처럼 일상적인 영어를 이해하고 사용하는 데 어려움이 있다면, 당신은 아마도 당신이 정말로 영어 위키백과를 편집하고 싶은지 재고해야 할 것이다. - Nick Thorne 13:23, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

토론은 여기까지 접었다가 다시 열었다.--Ymblanter (대화) 20:47, 2013년 12월 4일 (UTC)[답글]

실속에서의 하이로의 행동이 적절했다는 것에 동의하지 않으며, 그의 토크 페이지에 몇 가지 글을 올리고 있다. -- Dianna (토크) 17:14, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

그래, HiLo는 불필요한 코멘트를 했지만 차단할 수 있는 코멘트는 하나도 없었어.ymb로서는 경미한 언어 장벽으로 보이는 것이 이렇게까지 이어진 것은 안타까운 일이다.이 두 편집자 모두 이것을 더 잘 다룰 수 있었고, ANI가 필요하지 않았어야 했다.하지만 결과는 터무니없고...대신, ESL과 Nick Thorne이 해낸 모든 것은 귀중한 편집자-블록 히스토리가 0이고 편집비가 3만 2천 달러인 2년 동안 3만 2천 달러인, 이 중 85%가 기사라는 것을 쫓는 것이다.이것은 다른 WP를 통해서 진행되었어야 했다.여기서 사용할 수 있는 DR 리소스.임블란터가 프로젝트를 떠나지 않기를 바란다. - 울프차일드the 20:23, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
지금 당장은 계획이 없지만, 나는 그 페이지를 풀었다.공식적으로, 나는 블록을 요청하지 않았고, 디안나아가 한 일에 대해 꽤 만족한다(이것이 학습될 것이라고 가정한다).---임블란터 (대화) 20:32, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]
나를 바보라고 부르는 것도 괜찮니?아니면 내 영어실력이 너무 나빠서 의미를 잘못 이해했나?아니면 이것이 나에 관한 것이 아닐 수도 있고, 이해할 수 없는 것인가?--Ymblanter (대화) 23:04, 2013년 11월 30일 (UTC)[응답]

음..."이 논의는 더 이상 수정해서는 안 된다." 여러분들은 이해하지 못하는가? (내가 직접 한 번만 그 지시를 따르지 않은 것에 대해 사과하지만, 확실히 의미가 있는 것은 아닐까?)HiLo48 (대화) 00:18, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]

미안한데, 짐보가 죽어서 자네를 맡겼나?메모를 놓쳤나 보다. --Calton Talk 04:04, 2013년 12월 1일 (UTC)[응답]
"I'm sorry, did Jimbo die and leave you in charge? I must have missed the memo." - @Calton:
- And this comment is helpful... how? - theWOLFchild 11:22, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The whole notice is "The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion." It refers to the hatted discussion above. It may (and sometimes does) continue below the hatted block. Nobody has as yet modified the above discussion. -- ArglebargleIV (talk) 16:00, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree HiLo has been out of order. I'm surprised no one has taken it seriously. His comments have been rude and unconstructive. Malick78 (talk) 19:39, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Why would you be surprised that certain people in the community are all too willing to give a pass on certain behaviour to a certain class of user?I'd say it's par for the course here. The comments were entirely out of line, and his reaction to furthering discussion here illustrates that even further.--211.215.156.184 (talk) 12:02, 3 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This might provide some interesting, but likely to be ignored context:
We address HiLo's rather minor comments as not serious because we presume that we're all adults here who can handle vigorous debate. This whole attempt to grab some isolated edit and turn it into a federal case is just stupid. Maybe you should grow some fucking skin. And I think HiLo will be the first to point out that we don't see eye to eye... but I really hate this "got ya" mentality. This thread in particular is especially dumb... there's nothing a problem here. Shadowjams (talk) 05:28, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"...because we presume that we're all adults here who can handle vigorous debate." - Unfortunately... No. - theWOLFchild 19:26, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I do not see how civility is a non-issue. Especially since HiLo has already demonstrated that their language problems are in fact stronger than my alleged problems - they clearly have difficulties understanding native English speakers.--Ymblanter (talk) 19:37, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Uh, {{cn}}? That's not a cool thing to say, Ymblanter. Writ Keeper 19:45, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
At their talk page, as a consequence of this thread, they run into difficulties with a number of editors in good standing who tried to ask them to remain civil. I am still waiting for the answer to my question whether it is a perfectly acceptable thing to call me a "fool". Writ Keeper, what is your answer to this question?--Ymblanter (talk) 20:25, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Let me answer your question with a question: do two wrongs make a right? Or another: as admins, isn't it our job to take the high road, even in the face of what we perceive to be abuse? Writ Keeper 20:32, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) Well, as you see from this thread, I shut up and did not make any statements on the issue since November 30. Even though I found unfounded speculations that I do not understand English highly offensive. However, today I got one more comment, now saying that I started a "dumb thread", and that we should forget about civility. Fine, I am unwatching ANI, frankly I have other things to do.--Ymblanter (talk) 20:41, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) Yes calling anyone anything is not good, but the community has, again and again, shown itself unable or unwilling to deal with long-term editors who engage in un-civil behavior - for shame, I say. GiantSnowman 20:35, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - @Ymblanter: - As you are the one that 'closed' this discussion, might I suggest you 'un-close' it, as it is clearly not finished yet. - theWOLFchild 20:42, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Has a discussion about me been (re-)opened at AN/I? Is anyone going to officially tell me about it? Exactly what is the issue? Does anyone here actually care about policy? And can we get consensus to fully define civility in a way that doesn't simply involve what some people think are naughty words? HiLo48 (talk) 20:42, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

And can someone close down this nonsense forever please? HiLo48 (talk) 20:42, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see anything actionable here; may I ask what admin action is being requested since the thread has been reopened?
Berean Hunter(talk) 21:12, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Nothing, as far as I can tell; I would re-close teh thread had I not contributed to it above (which I now regret, since I see that it was pointless). Writ Keeper 21:16, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Impersonator account

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Jrpr1966 (talk · contribs) is an impersonator account of Jprg1966 (talk · contribs) and is causing mischief. MRSC (talk) 08:13, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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User:Blackberry Sorbet

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Abusive language. Initial attacked as per this diff - [51] Followed up with deliberate emphasis - [52] - Bhtpbank (talk) 14:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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IP removing content with no consensus nor discussion

Diffs of the same content being removed by 205.131.188.5 multiple times in the last few days:

On 3 Dec the IP violated 3RR. The IP was warned not to remove content anymore without consensus prior to their last removal. A discussion was opened by another editor to which they never contributed. A block would be appropriate at this point I believe. Gaba (talk) 14:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • I've blocked the IP 72 hours for edit warring. De728631 (talk) 15:28, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Truss Bridge

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I want some feedback. I was looking over the article Truss Bridge and when I got to the revision history, I saw almost every edit was either vandalism or a undo of the vandalism. I think that we should semi-protect it so people can work on more important things other than taking their time to revert some stupid spam. What do you all think. Should it be semi-protected? Leoesb1032 (talk) 20:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

May I suggest that you report this to WP:RPP instead? Epicgenius (talk) 20:50, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Update: I've done that. Epicgenius (talk) 21:20, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User:Associationfootballfan1

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Making hundreds of tiny changes to user page for no apparent reason; I have asked the user to explain the reasons for this and how it relates to Wikipedia but my requests have simply been removed from the talk page with no explanation. User:Manchesterunitedchampions1/sandbox was used for the same purpose and with the same response to my enquiries. . . Mean as custard

Stop Press: I am now receiving threatening messages on my talk page from User:AdamleoHandsomeguy in relation to this. . . Mean as custard (talk)
Another sockpuppet. --NeilN talk to me 09:43, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Regarding Country Club Plaza

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See: [60] Recently someone listed people who "flipped the switch" at an annual televised event called the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. I came across the section and connected the contributions to related articles and made some fixes (removing unnecessary statements about the individuals for instance). Someone then reverted it twice without a consensus or proper dispute resolution. Then someone else came along and claims it looks spammy even though reliable sources are given and the same content is included in other articles. To avoid retyping everything, if someone could actually read the talk page, edit summaries and sources to see that the people mentioned in the article are not to promote them but to simply state their involvement in the event, i'd appreciate it. I have tried to concede and cooperate in improving it but two other editors (one claiming to have been following me and another falsely stating it's "coat racking"), keep removing it and giving 20-25 minutes to alter it in one case as if this site is my priority. The statement is about some attendees (not all celebrities) who were invited to turn on the lights over the years. It's being challenged with very weak arguments/reasons and I just need someone unrelated to the article, unbiased, without a conflict of interest or without having a clouded judgment, to assist with a proper resolution. It's not even about what is included so much, it's more about how two users have not treated two IP user's contributions with respect and not followed policy. If this type of thing is allowed then nothing will improve on Wikipedia. Consensus, dispute resolution and reverts must be properly handled, or you will continue to see good faith editors becoming "violators" when in reality the culprits are those being disruptive and vandalizing with poor excuses of policy (which is not the case here). Please take time to view the article, cites, edit summaries and talk page regarding the Plaza Lights. The content should be left until there's a resolution and consensus. This is very frustrating that users are getting away with reverting reliable/verifiable content. Thanks! P.s. I may be an IP user but I know what i'm doing, and even if I was a new user, which i'm not (nor have I had any issues until now), this does not give anyone the right to avoid/disregard policies. The quick fix is not to agree and remove it, it's to make people accountable for their poor actions, not enable them to continue this behavior. The disrespect is what is upsetting me the most, it's counterproductive. And the info on the article is fine, and with the images, were mistakenly removed. 74.62.92.20 (talk) 04:27, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Users involved: [61], [62] & [63] (same user), [64] and [65] (original editor) 74.62.92.20 (talk) 04:46, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Similar examples (without any conflicts) already mentioned on the talk page (I could provide many more): The Arsenio Hall Show (episodes) and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (performers) articles or game show articles that list winners/years. Intros of articles that list albums or movies with years in a "listed" sentence are allowed, as the Plaza Light attendees should be as well since the guests pertain to the topic/event and is brief. It's a televised event/production, like a show or film article that has guests or participants mentioned. Additional examples, including the parade which does the same thing (not to mention many articles that list "in pop culture" or "in media" with a sentence or list of individuals and years) are: [66] [67] [68] [69] [70] [71] It is NOT "spammy" nor a "coat rack" violation. 74.62.92.20 (talk) 05:12, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed contribution (originally listed): Over the years, some notable guests/hosts/presenters who have been invited to switch on the lights at the televised event (many living in or originally from the Kansas City metropolitan area) have included: Rob Riggle (2013),[72] Matt Besler, Kei Kamara and Jimmy Nielsen of Sporting Kansas City (2012),[73] Eric Stonestreet (2011),[74] Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs (2010), Jason Sudeikis (2009), David Cook (2008),[75] members of the armed forces (2007), Bobby Bell, Willie Lanier and Clark Hunt (2006), Dick Vermeil (2005), Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse (2004), Kate Spade (2003), Trent Green (2002), Tony Gonzalez (2001), Maurice Greene (2000), George Brett (in 1977 and 1999), Paul Rudd (1998), Marcus Allen (1997), Buck O’Neil (1996), Roy Williams (1995), Derrick Thomas (1994), Oleta Adams (1991), Lee Greenwood (1990), Dee Wallace (1989), Nicolette Larson (1983), Walter Cronkite, Tom Watson and William Christopher, among others.[76][77] 74.62.92.20 (talk) 06:11, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a little curious why are u attempting to resolve a Content dispute here rather then a request for comment or DR/n? -Hell in a Bucket 14.0.143.85 (talk) 06:41, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm now back at my own pc, I'd like to address a statement that this editor has never had issues until now as a blatant lie. This user has indeed had problems with at least 2 ips to my knowledge, I'd suggest reviewing [[78]] and [[79]] the Ip's contribs along with [[80]] showing the [same locations] and edit style continuing conflicts. I have explained why here [[81]]including acknowledging that the edit was not problematic or his response but that I merely disagreed with the content. I keep any editor that has had problems socking/attacks/and otherwise disruptive behavior on my watchlist and in this case several articles. I want people to be able to see what kind of actions we are dealing with before making a jump to conclusions about the issue. That being said this issue does not need administrator attention, I self reverted via an IP and [him to fix the sourcing and formating] and his responses included
  • Was about to make more adjustments but if 20 minutes isn't enough time for you then it's clear your motive is to behave as a juvenile.
  • I could care less, you are what is wrong with Wikipedia. (afterwhich he came and wrote a wall of text here.) [[82]]. Hell In A Bucket (talk) 07:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is just another example of the aggressive manner used by IP:74 to get the things the way he/she likes it. A yearly ceremony to "flip the switch" of the Christmas lighting is nothing more than a cute marketing and promo moment. Encyclopaedic value is zero. The Banner talk 11:00, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Honestly I can't completely agree with your view on that one, I think that the IP editor has a problem when dealing with frustration and a slight bit of a persecution complex but when absent anything that bothers them they can do decent work on the pedia, it's once they get bothered and the over-reactions start that the editing then becomes a problem. I think that the original IP added the information because they wanted to promote the event a little (nothing wrong with that as long as done appropriately) but the material isn't clear how these were notable events other then a celebrity turned on the lights. I think that the statement in the article that says celebrities are used often to do this is ok, but unless the event itself was notable we don't need a random listing of who attended. It strikes me as spammy, and trivia-ish. Hell In A Bucket (talk) 12:31, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User:Charleseddy@gmail.com

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I welcomed this new user, but judging the username it is an Email address. Email addresses were screened out beginning late 2006. I'd assume that the block on using the "@" character is now lifted. The user wrote a good article, so I don't think forcing a name change is necessary. NintendoFan (Talk, Contribs) 11:51, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

They're not a new user. They may not have edited much but the account was created on 19 March 2006 and their first edit 23 May 2006, hence they're grandfathered in and this user name is allowable. Dpmuk (talk) 12:22, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User Eric Corbett

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Re: [83]. Is it time to retire either WP:CIVIL or Eric Corbett, because there just doesn't seem space for both of them on WP.

In particular, are other editors in general now permitted to use similar "non-parliamentary language" when referring to other editors in disputes? Or when referring reciprocally to Eric? Andy Dingley (talk) 09:15, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Either WP:CIVIL or Eric Corbett -- a false dichotomy. Ihardlythinkso (talk) 10:46, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like more baiting of Eric again, this thread. At least that's how it's probably going to get spun. Doctalk 09:23, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Baiting or not, most editors would be admonished or blocked for using such terms (and rightly so, that's how we're constituted). Why does Eric get a free pass?
As a separate, although related, issue if anyone is baiting Eric (I haven't read the details, but I know how common this is) then that deserves a response too. Andy Dingley (talk) 09:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is nothing more than an ill-judged drama switch. That language is but a symptom and in isolation represents a flea bite compared with the wider problems associated with the behaviour of various editors who are drawn to Eric's talk page as soon as certain trigger words appear in the edit summary. No Admin. is going to deal with this matter and all this serves to do is create a bigger audience to draw up their seats and munch on their popcorn Leaky Caldron 09:32, 5 December 2013 (UTC).[reply]
You can still get anaemia from enough fleas. WP:CIVIL is what keeps this place from turning into Usenet and I resent Eric's erosion of that. Not because I care about him using such terms towards me, and I have little enough to deal with him anyway, but because WP:CIVIL is worth keeping (see Usenet). If we establish that referring to other editors in such a way is acceptable, then we move closer to that. Andy Dingley (talk) 09:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You and I have had some strong disagreements in the past, Andy, but I fully agree with you on this. — Scott talk 09:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Then you are failing to deal with the matter honestly. This has nothing to do with Eric referring to some group of un-named people as stupid cunts. Leaky Caldron 09:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"How many of you stupid cunts are there?" The "un-named" part, along with the "you"? Heh! Perhaps you are not seeing it in an "honest" manner, and rather making excuses. But this really, really is a waste of time. Doc talk 10:05, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No, this is about Eric's use of language, nothing more. That is an issue that has gone on for longer than today, involving many more editors. If you would like a thread about Eric being baited (I haven't read that background, but I can easily credit that it has been happening), then I would suggest starting a separate thread. Andy Dingley (talk) 10:00, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think it is naïve to believe that any action will be taken on the narrow subject of Eric's use of particular words. Leaky Caldron 10:08, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I would prefer "hopelessly optimistic", but I wouldn't disagree with your overall point. 8-( Andy Dingley (talk) 10:15, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"I think it's naïve to believe that anyone would think that anything you have to say is worth a shite." It's a pretty good imitation, you gotta admit... ;> Doc talk 10:14, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My closing of an unblock request with "no unblock" from Eric last July caused a serious backlash from many of his supporters. Having observed the issue for several months, it is my belief that the community is unwilling to resolve this issue. One other example, a few days back, Eric speculated that an administrator was getting "aroused" from using the block button [84], he reverted the arbitrator who redacted that statement [85], and called the second arbitrator who redacted it "a complete arse" [86]. The diff in the OP is a clear personal attack. Yet lots of editors here, including several well-respected administrators, think all this behavior is perfectly appropriate reaction to "baiting"; they are acting with the best of intentions because they rightly value the encyclopedic contributions of Eric, but in truth I think they are enabling rather than helping. It is clear that the community is unable to resolve this, and the hostile environment is costing us. We just lost Khazar2 who grew fed up with it. I strongly suggest taking this back to ArbCom, Eric was previously admonished for "repeatedly personalizing disputes and engaging in uncivil conduct, personal attacks, and disruptive conduct", and if that has any meaning, ArbCom should review if Eric has heeded that. Sjakkalle(Check!) 10:14, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Eric speculated that an administrator was getting "aroused" from using the block button " As with so many issues, I find myself in total agreement with Eric (I'm just surprised Commons doesn't yet have galleries of such). However I remember that I'm not allowed to write that here, so I don't. Andy Dingley (talk) 10:18, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
These are invalid arguments. First about "aroused". My American Heritage Dictionary says: "1. To awaken from as if from sleep. 2. To stir up; excite; aroused her curiosity." And that's it. (Are you implying a sexual connotation? I don't see it in my dictionary. On the otherhand, a notorious troll told me once that he expected I was "giving [myself] a hard-on right now [...]" and when I complained to an ADMINISTRATOR about the sex-laden insult, I was told that the comment needn't be interpreted in a sexual context, yada yada yada. [Are you shocked if I see some measure of inconsistency and special application in all of this??]) Ihardlythinkso (talk) 10:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I do remember the discussion I had with you on my talkpage some time back regarding use of the word "anal" (it may or may not be the one you are referring to). I think this is in a different league, mostly because the sheer amount and frequency of invective is much greater in this case. Sjakkalle(Check!) 10:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The "hard-on" comment didn't involve you. (It occurred on Talk:List of Internet chess servers.) Back to American Heritage Dictionary: "Anus: 1. Of or near the anus. 2. Relating to the second state of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory." (However are either of those defs not a personal attack against Toccata quarta??) Ihardlythinkso (talk) 10:53, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There is some logic in bringing this back to the ArbCom again since he’s previously been admonished for incivility and there have been multiple blocks/ANI reports against EC related to incivility complaints since then . It might be helpful for the community to see ArbCom’s evaluation of what has happened and their thinking about a way forward. I am not sure if it’s within in mandate of the ArbCom, but a possible solution might be a kind of civility restriction on Eric Corbett with all complaints going directly to the Arbitratration Enforcements board. People who filed frivolous complaints would in such cases risk a boomerang. ANI doesn’t seem to be able to handle this; neither do administrators, since they themselves are hugely divided over the issue. Regards,Iselilja (talk) 14:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's a good point, but with the ongoing election, this might not be the best time to start a massive ArbCom case. AutomaticStrikeout () 15:46, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block. This is not just about the use of certain words, this is about the use of these words directed at particular editors. Eric Corbett has used this language repeatedly, and it constitutes a clear and unrepentant breach of WP:CIVIL. StAnselm (talk) 10:21, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indef block Call me naïve then, Leaky, but while I have a sneaking admiration for some of the stuff this guy says, I also agree with Andy that the insult goes over the line, in my view as gratuitously and distastefully sexist. Women especially find this term used as a pejorative highly offensive. We are trying to make Wikipedia female-friendly, and as Andy points out, we cannot allow this to be established as OK terminology. Additionally, I just looked at the block log, shaking my head. WP:CIVIL is a tricky policy, but given the history on the current and the previous account, this is pretty clear cut. Indef him to prevent further damage. Admins are elected to make tough calls... anyone home? Jusdafax 10:25, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment Eric's been warned in the past not to use this specific term, and lame excuses were made that the "c" word means something different in his culture. Clearly it is a hugely offensive term, and he continues to toss it around whenever he wants to. It's actually quite embarrassing to the project that an editor of his stature cannot be more restrained with his potty mouth. Doctalk 10:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Clearly it is a hugely offensive term. Wrong. (*Terms* are in themselves neither offensive or defensive. [Let alone "hugely".] All depends on the intent behind the term usage. [Sorry, but to me this is basic education.]) Ihardlythinkso (talk) 11:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    If you claim to not understand that addressing another editor as a "cunt" is extremely offensive, then you are demonstrating some serious naïvety. Doctalk 11:35, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    What's seriously naïve is thinking you're doing something regarding incivility by a blind enforcement of an arbitrary list of "bad words". (The tech guys can write a BOT for that, and you can supply the lookup table of "forbidden words" -- how's that!?) Ihardlythinkso (talk) 17:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't doubt that it is offensive to many. I was pointing out that the OP bringing a narrow case based on offensive language is unlikely to provoke anything more than further drama (which it already has). If an Admin. acted upon it, knowing the background, it would be swiftly reversed. A recommendation to take action via RFC/U is likely all that will come from Arbcom. Leaky Caldron 11:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    You saw my first post in the thread, right? We agree with each other in the futility of another AN/I block/unblock show. If he keeps calling editors the "c" word, shit's gonna take care of it for him, trust me. Politics... Doctalk 11:09, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    The time is now: enough is enough. Indef block and start a ban discussion with strict instructions not to unblock. This cannot and will not go on. Jusdafax 11:32, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    It can, and it will, go on. This thread will achieve nothing, as countless threads before have achieved nothing. Again, it's politics. Doc talk 11:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yawn. Is it technically feasible to make Eric Corbett's user and associated talk page unwatchable? Other than that, resolution of this interminable issue requires the creation of an actual structure of governance in WP. This focus on one individual, rather than underlying structural deficiencies, offers no workable solutions and is, in fact, a major part of the problem. FiachraByrne (talk) 11:54, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No, it's not feasible to do that. The structure of governance is already in place, yet not in place. Now fuck off ;> Doc talk 12:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sigh, what happened to Eric retiring? GiantSnowman 12:46, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indef block. This is pretty straightforward, considering the block log of this editor, and the fact that incivility seems to be the preferred form of communication for them. --Saddhiyama (talk) 13:13, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Aren't blocks meant to be preventative? Has anybody ever been forced to come to my talk page and insult me, or forced to put my talk page on their watch list? EricCorbett 13:24, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    The argument that you are baited into incivility on your talk page is tired, unfounded, and actually a bit sad . You call people "cunts" in other venues besides your talk page, now don't you? Or is it only there, and only after people come there to harass you? What a crock. Clean up your mouth and you'll avoid these problems. Doctalk 13:34, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    There is ample evidence that Eric's page is frequented by baiters and trolls. There is also ample evidence that his page is frequented by, as Eric would put it, sycophants. I'm sure Eric would like to be rid of them too. So as a first step, fully protect his talk page. Leaky Caldron 13:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    What's "tired, unfounded, and actually a bit sad" is this notion that WP:CIV is anything other than a weapon to beat others over the head with, and that it never applies to you. EricCorbett 14:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    It applies to everyone, everywhere. You'll whine on about the legendary "sycophant" block and yet feel justified in dismissing others in far worse terms. Why? Stop being a name-caller when you get angry. You're better than that, don't you know? If you think you're going to get free license to call other editors the "c" word, I suggest you re-think it. Doctalk 14:11, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    The historical evidence does not support your assertion and I don't see any Admins (them what can actually take action rather than just talking about it) rushing to do as you and several others suggest. Alternatives need to be found. Start with preventing access to Eric's page and then, as he says, he'll not have to contend with people coming to his talk page and insulting him. Leaky Caldron 14:23, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    What are you talking about? He doesn't want his talk page protected, Leaky. And: we don't protect talk pages from only those that disagree with us. It's really not feasible. Anyway, the vast majority of his talk page frequenters are not those that disagree with him, but rather the opposite. I've never said I wanted him blocked at all. I want him to stop acting like a name-calling jerk. Doctalk 14:31, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't give a toss what he wants. It solves the problem that Eric has identified - trolls abusing him on his talk page. It will also prevent the numerous sycophants who are attracted there like a magnet, thus reinforcing the cycle. You don't seriously think that because you want him to stop acting in a particular way that he's going to do as you say do you? Leaky Caldron 14:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    The problem is not trolls abusing Eric on his talk page. Were that the case, this probably wouldn't be here for the ten gazillionth time. Doc talk 14:42, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • While wish I understood why Eric thinks it's a good idea to call people cunts and/or stupid regardless of whether or not they are, and while I frankly furiously wish that he'd stop doing it (while I don't want to rule out the possibility, the likelyhood that once I understand why he thinks it is a good idea, I will at that point agree with it is slim to none) I don't think it's a good idea to block over it either. Martijn Hoekstra (talk) 14:34, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I hope you'll forgive me directness, as you are the first Admin. to turn up here, but that just sounds like you're covering all possible bases while intent on doing nothing. Leaky Caldron 14:44, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
He needs to choose his terminology a lot more carefully. He's better off sticking with "idiot" - or really not using any name at all. This isn't about antiquated Victorian-era sensibilities. It's a serious "no-no" term in our politically correct world, and if you and he don't believe me, just keep throwing it about. Doc talk 14:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That analysis is pretty much correct. I don't support a block. By just stating that I could have given the impression that I think the behviour is ok. I don't think it is, so I added that in. You say it like you think that's a bad thing which I don't really agree with. Martijn Hoekstra (talk) 16:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Commenting on the content, not the editor, I think it is an incomplete analysis, one designed to provide presence in the discussion but in an utterly non-committal fashion. As such it is vacuous and disappointing for an Admin. selected by the community to turn up at significant discussions and say, in effect, there is no way of addressing whatever the issue is. Leaky Caldron 16:13, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Most of us realize the truth of the matter. Eric is categorically incapable of behaving like a mature adult, but his editing record is such that enough people are willing to make any excuse under the sun to justify his continued presence here. The community is hamstrung by his enablers while Arbcom prefers to bury its collective head in the sand so there really is nothing that can be done. Simply put, he goes out of his way to be as offensive as possible because he knows anybody willing to toss him out on his ass will get overrun by his cadre of hangers-on. Resolute 15:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Damn. Maybe you should be de-sysopped for such a statement. For going against the grain, of course. Doc talk 15:06, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(Non-administrator comment) - This is AWESOME. Thanks to all, especially Eric. Really, this is a wonderful dose of perspective. - theWOLFchild 14:53, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Are we really at ANI again over Eric using the phrase "stupid cunts" on his own talk page? Doesn't anyone have anything better to do? Someone should close this topic as nothing will be accomplished.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:03, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • The reason this has become a constant problem is because so many people have chosen to ignore it. Now that Eric is driving off a heavily active contributor in Khazar2, don't you think maybe it's time to acknowledge the problem? AutomaticStrikeout () 15:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block There's no excuse of this. Block can be lifted if EC agrees to abide by WP:CIVIL. A Quest For Knowledge (talk) 15:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Deal with it. The point of our incivility policy is not to protect everyone's feelings, nor is it to protect users from being sworn at. The incivility policy exists to prevent incivil behavior from having a chilling effect on participation in a dispute. It's not to be used as a weapon to escalate a dispute, even an intractably stalled dispute, to forcibly silence an opposing party. The chilling effect that would result from such application, especially in light of the fact that the conduct that led to the action under the incivility policy itself had no chilling effect to be curtailed, is unacceptable. This is not an endorsement of EC's conduct. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 15:17, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    It's the "civility" policy, not the "incivility" policy. At least that's what it's called for now. I've thought about falling on my sword and calling editors names to see what would happen, but then I realize it's just not necessary. But I do reserve the right to call any of you a cunt in the future, and I will link this discussion as my justification should I be blocked for it. Doctalk 15:20, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Not responsive to my point. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 15:28, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Eric's approach to someone who disagrees with him is often to attack that person's intelligence, call them nasty names and accuse them of being dishonest. How is that not creating a chilling effect? AutomaticStrikeout () 15:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Referring to this specific incident, his use of swearing caused an escalation to ANI. That's almost by definition the absence of a chilling effect on the other party. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 15:41, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    This specific incident is not the only problem. AutomaticStrikeout () 15:42, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Start a RfC/U or take it to arbitration. ANI is an inappropriate venue for something that complex. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 15:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Yep. So we'll continue to use the incivility policy as a weapon to escalate disputes in order to forcibly silence opposing parties. Sounds great. Doctalk 15:34, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Frankly, I see that behavior itself as violative of WP:CIVIL, and far more meriting of administrator intervention than swearing at another editor. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 15:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Alrighty then. Perhaps an immediate block of me to prevent... dissenting viewpoints in the discussion? I'm not going to call you any names, though. Doc talk 15:44, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    As it is a policy that has to do with civility decorum (it is rather emphatic in its instruction: eg. 'comment on this, not this') in line with WP:Terms of use, it is rationally going to have an element of "don't breach decorum," even, "don't regularly breach decorum." Every breach of policy (it matters little which one) carries a potential role out of consequences, sometimes those consequences are realized, sometimes they are not but when they are, it's not like it can honestly surprise anyone. Alanscottwalker (talk) 15:58, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block This clear personal attack is an obvious example of how Eric lashes out against anyone trying to criticize him, then hastily retreats under the guise of "baiting". It's time for Eric to face the music, the community is tired of his constant disruption, blatant disregard of our pillars and abuse of policy. No excuses. Admiral Caius (talk) 15:21, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    You're living in dream land. You have never seen me hastily retreating under any guise, and you never will. EricCorbett 15:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    You hide behind "baiting" claims when your crew levies them, and you call for the head of every admin that blocks you. I think you don't even understand how many people are familiar with your behavior. Doctalk 16:11, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Why do you persist with such easily disprovable lies? As for what I do or doin't understand, it would be wiser of you to forgo speculation and stick to what you know. Eric Corbett 16:58, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    So, I'm not just mistaken: I'm plain outright lying? Just kind of making it up as I go along, yes? Cool. Doctalk 17:03, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    That's about the size of it, yes. EricCorbett 17:07, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    So you will deny that your crew levies baiting claims (see below) and that you call for the head of every admin that blocks you? AutomaticStrikeout () 17:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    From memory I think the last admin who blocked me was user:Worm That Turned. Where did you see me calling for his or her head? EricCorbett 17:31, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Ok, so you didn't do it once. That doesn't excuse all the other times. AutomaticStrikeout () 17:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    So basically what you said was a lie, based on your prejudices. Eric Corbett 18:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment. I think something needs to be done here. Letting issues like this carry on for years has the effect of making editors disillusioned with our community processes, something which I see plenty of evidence of above. If we want our community to function effectively we need disputes to be resolved, rather than perpetuated. Ideally we would resolve this particular dispute by helping Khazar2 and Eric see eye-to-eye, and also by helping them both to follow our behavioural policies. Unfortunately, Eric's history makes me worried that this won't be effective. If I have been following this correctly (and Eric, please correct me if I am wrong), Eric has ruled out the possibility that he will change his behaviour if similar things happen in the future. If Eric isn't willing to change his behaviour, then the only way I can think of to resolve the long-term issues here is by a block or a ban. Although if anyone can think of a way to avoid this situation being perpetuated that doesn't involve a block or a ban, then I'm all ears. — Mr. Stradivarius ♪ talk ♪ 15:31, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This recent ANI discussion [87] was closed when a sitting Arbitrator User:Worm That Turned said they would work on an RFC/U with Admin User:Fram. Result - No action. Leaky Caldron 15:43, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment Can those supporting an indef block (that will probably last ca. 24 hours) please sort out a subpage or something defining the words/phrases that they consider must never be written (except when quoting a source). Would someone be blocked, for example, for calling another a cupid stunt? If not, why not? - Sitush (talk) 15:33, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Most people, besides Eric, would probably be blocked for the remark that led to this thread. AutomaticStrikeout () 15:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Your attempt at moving the goalposts is cute. We're really not talking about the use of a bad word in isolation. We are talking about a lenghty, multi-year history of disruptive behaviour. Resolute 15:50, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Well, I could consider your assumption that I am attempting to move the goalposts to be incivil. It is a genuine request based on evidence of some clearly different standards. For example, I've called things "bollocks" before now and I left the odd "wtf" and I think even once a "fuck off". Where is the line? - Sitush (talk) 16:07, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    The issue is not the profanity, it's the (repeated) personal attacks. AutomaticStrikeout () 16:09, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block the situation is not improving and we are just going to keep coming back here over and over and over. In spite of the fact that Eric's friends like to portray him as the victim, it's not acceptable for him to feel so comfortable lashing out at anyone and everyone who disagrees with him. This remark to Khazar2 illustrates the arrogant attitude he likes to dish out. Does Eric really think he is above all the measly peons who dare to criticize his conduct? It would certainly appear that he does. AutomaticStrikeout () 16:03, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I doubt Eric is going to be indef blocked (or Heaven help the admin who does it), and I've generally been a supporter of his throughout the years, but I guess I just don't get understand he feels the need to push the envelop day-in and day-out on this project. It was once novel—now he just comes across as vile without reason. I'm not sure whether he thinks he has something to prove to the internet, but that would certainly appear to be the case. There's simply no reason to be so vile and obnoxious, either in-person or online. While I think we'd all hate to lose such a proficient writer as Eric, his entire presence behind-the-scenes is built on a foundation of hatred and the desperate need to have the last word. It's not cute. I'm of the impression that Mr. Corbett is a highly intelligent individual, so I have no idea why he seems to thrive on contention; more often than not, that's the mark of a child. As I said, I support the editor in question, though he's making it extremely difficult to hold that position with continued legitimacy. I'll note that it makes me feel hypocritical to defend Eric now, when later today I may very well go block somebody for the same things Eric has done for years. It's an awkward position Eric has put us in. – Juliancolton Talk 16:13, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It would be hypocritical, if you were defending him. To me, your statement, like Martin above, is yet another example of wishing to be seen but not wishing to be seen committing to any action of any sort - whether it favours Eric or not. Typical of many of our current Admins. I would say. Leaky Caldron 16:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You're right; I favor reasonable discussion over knee-jerk reactions. If that's typical of our current admins, then I'd say we're doing a pretty good job. That said, I'm first and foremost a writer here on WP, and I've deferred to Eric several times on copyediting/reviewing advice. I don't see your name anywhere on WP:WBFAN, so I guess it makes sense that you have no experience working with our content contributors. Wikipedia is about the readers, and 98% of visitors are never going to know who wrote the article they're reading, much less that he used some bad words last week. Eric has made an enormous impact on improving the quality of prose, in particular at GAN. There's no excuse for his ridiculous behavior, I agree, but I don't think you fully understand the situation as it stands. – JuliancoltonTalk 16:35, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I suggest you keep your personalised, impertinent drivel to yourself. I know everything I need to know and my contribution to WP is not under discussion here. Leaky Caldron 16:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Those are some big words. Needless to say, I'm impressed. Thanks for your thoughts. – JuliancoltonTalk 16:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@Juliancolton, please read your big para again, in it you admit to being confused and not understanding several things. Yet you turn around and accuse Leaky "I don't think you fully unddrstand the situation as it stands". That's hypocritical. Eric has done nothing to "put [you] in an awkward position". (If you're confused about your own actions and feelings about them, then that s/ be an indication to you that you simply haven't thought them out through resolution. And don't blame Eric for that, that's your failing, not his.) Ihardlythinkso (talk) 18:23, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What all did I admit to being confused about? I also don't believe I spelled understand that way, but I digress. I stand by everything I've said in this thread. – Juliancolton Talk 18:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment. God help me, I'm posting on ANI, and even I should know better. I'm not so new to this community that I haven't read an awful lot about Eric and what a terrible scourge he is on the project. But in my interactions with him (admittedly fewer than some others have had, I suppose), he has been nothing but well-reasoned and professional, and is easily twice as skilled a copy-editor as I could aspire to be. If there are people who consistently find him otherwise, surely there's some means to simply separate the parties, whether voluntary or otherwise? For my part, I have ambitious editing goals for 2014, and I hope that I can still find counsel in Eric's insights and editorial eye. Squeamish Ossifrage (talk) 16:16, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose any block - if you don't want to be bitten by a bear, don't go bear-baiting. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 16:28, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Awesome. I see three main options. 1: Make Eric agree to abide by the civility policy. 2: Block Eric until he does agree to do it. 3: Eliminate the civility policy altogether, for everyone. If the case were the third, I'd theoretically call you a freaking clueless idiot for suggesting that he's been baited to begin with. Since we have the civility policy, I'll not make such a comment. Doctalk 16:36, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    How exactly would you propose to make me do anything? And you forgot option 4: apply the civility policy equally to everyone, not just those you've taken a dislike to. EricCorbett 16:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't have to make you do anything. No one is above the law, Eric. No editor is exempt from the civility policy, no matter how big they may be. We can't have editors running around willy-nilly, calling each other "cunts", and you are absolutely no exception. You will either figure that out, or you will eventually be gone, because you will have irritated more people than are in your corner. It's simple. Doctalk 16:53, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    We'll all eventually be gone Doc, even you. Eric Corbett 17:02, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Saying "I'd theoretically call you a freaking clueless idiot for suggesting that he's been baited to begin with. Since we have the civility policy, I'll not make such a comment" is no less uncivil than directly calling me a freaking clueless idiot (and at least you'd be more honest in doing the latter). So that's a nice bit of hypocrisy there Doc, demanding that Eric adhere to civility policy while not doing so yourself. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 17:19, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Boing, Eric has a habit of making very similar remarks (as you know). If you don't like what Doc said to you by way of example, why do you defend Eric's behavior? AutomaticStrikeout () 17:22, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Where did I say I don't like what Doc says? I'm merely pointing out his hypocrisy in criticizing others for what he does himself. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 17:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Quite weak. I'm not the admin, Boing, you are. My theoretical insult being less "honest" than directly calling someone a "cunt". Start blocking for the implied insults! Then, Eric's insults will seem that much more tame in comparison. Doctalk 17:31, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    No Doc, I'm not an admin. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 17:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    @Boing! said Zebedee:So become one. Sorry, that sounded mean. Epicgenius (talk) 17:47, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    He doesn't want to be one. Can't say that I blame him. AutomaticStrikeout () 17:50, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Oh. Explains why he was desysopped. Epicgenius (talk) 18:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - History shows that an Indef block will be overturned by a sympathetic admin, only resulting in more drama. Mr. Corbett is a lightning rod for disruption, but it's not entirely his fault, or even mostly his fault. I propose that there should be a provision, memorialized with a banner at the top of his talk page, that anyone who comments on his talk page may experience foul language, insults, pain, nausea, cramps, etc. From that point forward, no user is allowed to complain about anything that occurs on his talk page, under threat of a block for disruption. Also, no one is allowed to respond to to complaints resulting from interactions on Corbett's talk page with the same consequences. 2nd Rule of Fight Club: You do not talk about fight club! - MrX 16:46, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Concrete measures, then: Eric gets blocked for 1 month (escalating from the previous one). Khazar2 and Automatic Strikeout get 10 days for baiting him. Anyone who breached WP:CIVIL in this very thread gets at least 5 days, or the appropriate next escalation if they had prior blocks. Surely that will satisfy everyone. MLauba(Talk) 17:00, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    And there you have it, the bogus claim that Eric was baited. AutomaticStrikeout () 17:17, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    What would blocking me for one month be designed to prevent? EricCorbett 17:05, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Pretty much the same as blocking the roughly dozen (and rising) people here who are also in breach of WP:CIVIL, I'd say. MLauba(Talk) 17:09, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    So long as you include Admins. in that number, where appropriate. Leaky Caldron 17:12, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    But this, along with RfA and ArbCom pages, is a civility-free zone. The truth also seems to be a stranger here. EricCorbett 17:14, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    We've read enough vague statements from you implying that you are honest and everyone who opposes you is a liar. What, exactly, is the truth, in this case? AutomaticStrikeout () 17:24, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Well, you could start by reading the explanation Khazar gives on his user page for his retirement. EricCorbett 17:28, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    No, I'm not going to go looking for the examples myself. You post your examples here, stating very clearly what the alleged 'dishonesty' is, or quit talking about it. AutomaticStrikeout () 17:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Then carry on making stuff up to suit your case. EricCorbett 17:32, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    What am I making up? Eric, you are supposed to be one of our finest writers. Can't you do better than this vague hyperbole? AutomaticStrikeout () 17:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    I suggested that you read Khazar's user page, but you're apparently too lazy even to do that, so why should I waste my time? EricCorbett 17:43, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Ok, I just went and read his user page (assuming you meant this one). Where is the dishonesty? AutomaticStrikeout () 18:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Great latitudes should be permitted by users on their talkpages, but this is not limited to his userspace.--MONGO 17:17, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    You forgot to cast your vote for my indefinite block. Eric Corbett 17:23, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose block: I was told on Wikipedia that I was "twee" the other day (which was a novel first), so I will tweely state that I don't like the 'C' word and I wish Eric would not use it. However, if a friend's much loved and very protective dog is known to bark and bare its teeth, sensible people do not go out of their way to provoke it. In fact, they go out of their way to avoid it - they do not shoot it. Similarly, anyone who has ever experienced a university common room of academics will know that there is always one grumpy, miserable old professor who is tolerated because his work for the university is outstanding. I'll leave you to decide which of these two analogies is most suited to Eric Corbett, but the result is the same - use some common sense and put up and shut up for the sake of the project and by doing so, show how grown up, broad minded, tolerant and cosmopolitan you are. Giano 17:24, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    I especially endorse the "grumpy professor" analogy. That Wikipedia is not a democracy should be treated as an endorsement of the concept that productive contributors may be afforded leeway that might not be afforded to newer, unknown editors. We should always strive to act holistically with full consideration of the editor's record of contributions. The very issue of inflexibility, coupled with our steep learning curve, has far too often served to drive away experienced academics and strong contributors. This is not an endorsement of the idea that having a long editing record should exempt you from the rules (presuming there are any bright-line rules rather than amorphous standards). —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 18:00, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (edit conflict) Oppose – although this user has been abusive before, Eric should only get blocks of definite time, at all. Probably one or two months for each violation. Also put him on editing restrictions (no more than a certain amount of edits on talk pages, and block him if he uses inappropriate language. Or even better, block him from editing certain talk and user talk pages). Epicgenius (talk) 17:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
When did this degenerate into a vote? EricCorbett 17:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Whenever this was first posted, that's when. An admin should seriously consider taking away one or more of your user rights, probably the ones that you use most abusively. Epicgenius (talk) 17:43, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Which ones and on what basis? EricCorbett 17:46, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know. Rollback, maybe? You don't use it often. Epicgenius (talk) 17:50, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I don't use it ever, those were all done with Twinkle. But there are some things that don't work unless you have that user right. Anyway, you were suggesting that I'd been abusing one or more user rights, so which are they? EricCorbett 18:16, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
For what it's worth, I don't think it's fair to state (or imply) that Eric is abusing any user rights. AutomaticStrikeout () 18:34, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose any block. Eric's haters should man up and get a grip. It's who he is and he should not have to change for anyone. People should learn that we don't live in a sugar coated land of pink marshmallows with liquorice made friendly folk who whistle lovely tunes and give a cheery nod to all persons all of the time. This is Wikipedia and 2013; some persons need to be told that they are a twat if they are being a twat, simples! It will be a sad day if he gets blocked, not just for WP but for the people who learn so much from him. CassiantoTalk 17:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
So, Eric doesn't need to adapt for the sake of the project, but the project needs to adapt for Eric instead? AutomaticStrikeout () 17:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You don't speak for me and I am part of that project. Let me remind you that this "project" is made up of people from all walks of life and I for one am glad that there are people like Eric around who sticks up for what they believe in and who is not afraid to speak his mind. Have you ever pissed someone off and then had to "adapt" for the next time when that person let it be known that you had pissed them off? If Eric and I had come to blows, I would assume AGF and learn for the next time that I engage with him. I wouldn't come running along here like a petulant child waving the bullying card! CassiantoTalk 18:02, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You act as if it is important for Eric to be able to lash out at others. It's not. AutomaticStrikeout () 18:08, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It is ok IMO, especially if those "others" you speak of come to bear bait. CassiantoTalk 18:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's on its last legs, according to Eric.[88]. Typically inspiring words from a fearless leader, ready to take Wikipedia into the next (possibly more ornery) age. Huzzah!!! You have my bow as well!!! Doctalk 17:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks to situations like this it is yeah! CassiantoTalk 18:02, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Somebody swans along, out of the blue to an editor's talk page, makes a claim, gets short shrift and goes and retires. Various page stalkers have their say, none of it invited, editor reacts. Somebody else swans along and just has to run to mummy and suddenly mass righteous indignation. Nobody died, nobody, unless they wished to be included in editor's remarks, was insulted, and nobody vandalized the encyclopedia. I just don't get it, if you want to write articles, write them, if you don't like somebody unwatch their page and this one, the drama will evaporate. The most uncivil here can only see incivility in others. If everyone was treated equally without recourse to these kangaroo courts, there wouldn't be so much drama. It takes all sorts, only the very petty try to force their values on the rest of us. Get over yourselves. J3Mrs (talk) 17:42, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And here come all of Eric's enablers, right on cue. And SOP until Arbcom finally stops shirking its duty. Resolute 17:57, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (edit conflict)In(de)finite ban - Given that it seems we can have a free pass on absolute incivility, I feel safe in stating that Eric Corbett is an attention whore. After so many years of this ridicolous spoiled brat behaviour, there's nothing left to justify him. He's not stupid. He's just trolling all of us -I'm convinced he is uncivil on purpose to see how much drama he can stir and recognize his fans and foes. Enough. WP:DENY states: True vandals (as distinguished from users who engage in harassment and edit warring or dabble in minor vandalism) usually suffer from chronic alienation and real or perceived powerlessness and seek recognition and infamy by interrupting and frustrating the Wikipedia project and community. Such users experience exceptional attention as empowerment, reward, and encouragement - This is the case here. --cyclopiaspeak! 18:09, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose any block. I have never interacted to my knowledge with Eric Corbet. WP:CIVIL is critical for Wikipedia to work, but its interpretation, as with any policy here or in the larger world, depends on context and background. The context of Eric's user page and

discussion matters. If this behavior had occurred on and article talk page or edit summary of an article, I would support an indef block, but not in this context. I am One of Many (talk) 18:18, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Sarcastic support for indef ban, per this conversation: [89] Wikipedia user space is censored, and we should keep from huring peoples feelings on talk pages. CombatWombat42 (talk) 18:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose block. Some people seem to be far too sensitive, this is the Internet, not real life, with a mix of people of all nationalities and all backgrounds. Meaning that we'll have to accept more than we might do in real life. So cut down on the drama, ignore the four-letter words, or whatever, and get back to what we're here for, creating an encyclopaedia. Thomas.W talk to me 18:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC) (Seems like I clicked "save" a few seconds too late, but I'll leave my comment here anyway...)[reply]


User Eric Corbett continuing discussion

  • Comment - While the sentiments expressed are probably accurate, it is procedurally inappropriate to close this thread the way that it has been closed. There is an ongoing debate about a proposed indef. Carrite (talk) 18:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • I know, I know. Call it IAR if you like, or SNOW: there's currently no consensus either way as I read it, and I think we all know that this thread will never lead to one, so I decided to skip the vitriolic, two-minutes-hate-filled middleman, which can only harm and not heal. Revert the close if you (or anyone else, for that matter) like; you certainly wouldn't be wrong to do so. I still think keeping it closed is for the best, though. Writ Keeper 18:59, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think expecting that this be left open for 24 hours before someone makes a call is unreasonable. One thing of which we all should be aware is that bending the rules to reduce drama often has the opposite effect. It'd be best if you self-reverted. Carrite (talk) 19:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, I do understand your point, but I disagree. I won't take umbrage if someone else makes a different call, and certainly if someone else makes a different one, theirs can override mine. But following the rules to reduce drama can also have the opposite effect, and given the history here, I think it will, so I'm going to stand by my close. Writ Keeper 19:06, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You made the right call here, Writ Keeper. Nothing was going to happen. An issue with this history and the number of highly opinionated contributors requires a more structured discussion than ANI can ever provide. If it helps others to swallow it, think of this as a forum non conveniens close. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 19:21, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion? I didn't see any discussion. EricCorbett 19:29, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
All the more reason to close it (and keep it closed). Writ Keeper 19:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strongly disagree with the closure above. A discussion was in progress and was 24 hours old at termination. Regardless of ones views on the topic, this is a breathtaking abuse of process. Jusdafax 22:52, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Agree with others above - this thread should not have been closed. We can't just assume no resolution will be found and close it, nor should this issue be foisted onto another page/board. This discussion should play out some more, and therefore should remain open. Writ Keeper, it should be you that re-opens (un-closes?) this. - theWOLFchild 23:18, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Writ's closure was sound since it was already obvious that this is not the day the indef happens. no sense prolonging the drama that Eric sought. Resolute 23:20, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • Anyone who wants it re-opened should do it themselves (and accept responsibility for the consequences). I still don't see any way that anyone would benefit more from a re-opening than from letting it stay closed, so it won't be me that reopens it. Writ Keeper 23:24, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose indefblock I wish Eric would stop using four-letter words, mainly because it sets off reams of discussion like this. I also with more editors would write content rather than seemingly waiting for some dispute to pile in on and offer opinions. I also wish we had more medical doctors writing and consensus was easier to achieve here. Unfortunately we have to be a bit pragmatic. Look around folks and have a think - we're trying to write, maintain and improve an online encyclopedia and we're at a crossroads and need all hands on deck. Ultimately, if someone is a great copyeditor and extremely helpful 80-90% of the time then I see that as a net positive. Unfortunately, we have to be realistic at times. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 23:13, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
need all hands on deck. Including the likes of Khazar2. DeCausa (talk) 23:21, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What has Khazar2 got to do with it? EricCorbett 23:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@DeCausa, I haven't interacted much with Khazar2 but have found him friendly and helpful when I have, so I can't speak for his benefit as much - his talk page indicates folks will miss him, and I think that's sad too. As far as I am aware, this is the first editor who has cited eric as part of a reason for leaving. Cas Liber (talk·contribs) 23:31, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Similar cumulative collateral damage isn't known or knowable. One can only guess.DeCausa (talk) 23:41, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Or make it up. Eric Corbett 00:17, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have used Khazar2 for several GA reviews, and have found him competent, friendly, and quick. There are not many editors who will go through an article with a fine-toothed comb, and really be able to do it well. As well as having lost a friend, with whom I was planning to do Jimmy Carter, there is one person less to whom I can turn to evaluate my work. I'm probably not interested enough in Carter to do it on my own, so that's a FA that won't get done, at least by me.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:24, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
But what's that got to do with me? EricCorbett 01:34, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
He left because of your long-term incivility. AutomaticStrikeout () 01:41, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No he didn't, that's yet another lie. Have you read his leaving statement? Eric Corbett 04:38, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Putting this all in perspective for a moment: debate team A thinks saying goodbye this guy would be horrible because he's a content contributor, and presumably those are hard to come by these days because the environment has become too toxic to attract more of those. Debate team B wants to say goodbye because they don't like people who don't seem to be able to be "civil" while telling someone to fuck off. Then there's the peanut gallery (team C) who just likes watching team A and team B make one another and themselves look silly.

The only question worth asking here is: which team are you on? --SB_Johnny talk✌ 23:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a team D, that actually wants to reduce drama god? Sign me up for that one, although I guess I'm not its MVP. Writ Keeper 23:32, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well yeah, there's team D. As a member of team D I try not to mention it's existence, out of fear of causing dramatic outbursts from the members of teams A, B, and C. So, shhhhh!!!--SB_Johnnytalk✌ 23:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wikipedia created a highly secretive Tier-one 'anti-drama-ism' unit known only as 'Team E'. Only for the elite, the few, the proud... and those who don't give a rat's ass. - theWOLFchild 23:48, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, not so secret now, bigmouth ;-)!--SB_Johnny talk✌ 00:28, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And then there's Team F, which the vast majority of Wikipedians are in. They don't really give a crap either way. Epicgenius (talk) 23:57, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not only did you completely miss what Thewolfchild said, but then you started a new subthread talking about bringing this to arbcom. Nothing wrong with that, but presumably groups F through Z are going to have a hard time getting people to take them seriously thanks to you. --SB_Johnnytalk✌ 00:28, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And possibly groups Œ, ∑, ´, ®, †, ¥, and all these other symbolic groups. Anyway, something has to be done about this. Epicgenius (talk) 00:54, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Arbitrary break 2

We all know that arguing over Eric Corbett is going to get nowhere, and that he isn't exactly breaking the rules. But then again, Eric is uncivil and sometimes harasses people. Could someone file a request for arbitration? Talking here isn't working. Epicgenius (talk) 23:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I think that's a good idea, but I take issue that the claim that he 'isn't exactly breaking the rules". He most certainly is - Wikipedia:Civility says "editors should always treat each other with consideration and respect". It explicitly "applies to all editors and all interaction on Wikipedia" and defines incivility as "one or more of the following behaviours, especially when done in an aggressive manner: personal attacks, rudeness and disrespectful comments." StAnselm (talk) 00:11, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Is it your view that accusing me of harassment without even a single shred of evidence is an example of being treated with "consideration and respect"? Why hasn't Epicgenius been blocked for his personal attack? Eric Corbett 02:52, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
People only look at the faults of the top dog. The underdog never gets punished. Alles Klar, Herr Kommisar 02:58, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have never harassed anyone. Why are you making stuff up Epicgenius? Eric Corbett 00:14, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You want me to provide some examples? Epicgenius (talk) 00:51, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's generally how it works, yes. I was surprised to see the word harass link to WP:HARASS and not a diff in your post above. Nick (talk) 01:04, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@Nick: Look at this edit to Talk:Malkin Tower. In that edit, Corbett sarcastically asks me if I have "anything better to do". I think that was harassment. Then this edit summary to Hanged, drawn and quartered. Very rude. This is just two examples of incivility by this user. Epicgenius (talk) 01:25, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You were asked to provide evidence of harassment, and unsurprisingly you evidently can't. Eric Corbett 01:31, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm still waiting for you to provide good evidence of dishonesty, an accusation that you throw around regularly. AutomaticStrikeout () 01:36, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) Unsurprisingly you evidently can't See? That's harassment right there. Next time, don't contradict your own argument in the same sentence. Epicgenius (talk) 01:46, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I understand that you're a youngster, still in school, so I'll spare you the hairdryer. Eric Corbett 03:03, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Keep in mind that some of your supporters are in fact still in school. Alles Klar, Herr Kommisar 03:09, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, ad hominems attacks don't help anyone. Epicgenius (talk) 04:27, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Let me give you a basic lesson in logic. There is no such thing as an ad hominem attack except here on WP. Ad hominem is a logical fallacy, not an attack. Eric Corbett 04:31, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, you're bad at teaching, so why bother? Epicgenius (talk) 15:07, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What would you call allegations of harassment that remain, in this instance, unproven. Would that qualify as dishonest or is there some other word you would choose to describe that sort of behaviour. Nick (talk) 01:44, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, based on my experience and observations related to Eric, "harassment" is probably not the right term. However, the greater concern is not the negative terms which don't apply to Eric's behavior, but rather the negative terms that do apply. However, it really doesn't matter because Eric and his friends are so intimidating that it is unlikely that anyone would sanction him for behavior that spits in the face of our civility policy. AutomaticStrikeout () 01:50, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
AutomaticStrikeout, I take serious offense at this "Eric and his friends" bit. I see stuff about some coterie, about enabling administrators, about "friends" coming to the rescue to prevent such threads from going anywhere, and I find it revolting. Whatever you can say about "friends" applies likewise to his "enemies", with the difference, of course, that I am not aware of any of Eric's "friends" having blocked anyone for a matter pertaining to Eric, whereas Eric's block log provides some indication that the opposite of what you suggest may be true. If you can stop painting all of Eric's "friends" with one brush, you'll get a lot farther.

Now, I don't know who reopened this ridiculous thread which again will go nowhere (and not because of Eric's "friends", methinks), and I don't know who all didn't file an RfC/U for him--wait, I do know: everyone didn't file one. There is obviously more interest to provoke yet another flamefest at ANI than there is an attempt to resolve this through the proper means. Again, supposed longterm patterns of disruptive editing-->RfC/U. Is that so hard for you and your fellow travellers? Oops, see where this leads to? Categorizing. Are you aware of the now-deleted user category that underwrites your remark on your user talk page, "This is (part of) why I don't consider myself a Wikipedian"? Drmies (talk) 04:59, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I wouldn't describe one comment in response to one edit "harassment", especially as it relates to an article Eric had extensively edited, upto FA status if I remember correctly. I'd be looking for a long line of diffs showing Eric following you around the project, making snide remarks, reporting you for vandalism, generally making your editing difficult. I'm not seeing that. If you're labeling that one edit "harassment" I'd be very careful the actual edit isn't similarly considered "harassment" towards Eric. It certainly could be considered antagonistic when someone comes along and changes the layout of a Featured Article without speaking to one of those responsible for its promotion.
I'm completely lost with your second diff, where it looks for all the tea in China someone has set up a SPA to cause trouble, trolling Eric and the project. It's telling they made one edit to WP, argued, shouted and swore at us, then buggered off, never to be seen again. Nick (talk) 01:37, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What Epicgenius has failed to mention is that he was edit warring over the deletion of the table of contents, and I certainly regard his continued involvement here as harassment. Eric Corbett 01:43, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And you weren't edit-warring? I find that ironic that you call my contributions harassment, when obviously it's the other way around. Epicgenius (talk) 01:46, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am characterising your contributions here, in this report, as harassment, nothing to do with the Malkin Tower article, which you seem oh so reluctant to give me credit for having taken to FA. Where did you discuss or propose the removal of the table of contents with the article's three main contributors? Eric Corbett 02:07, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have this page on my watchlist; therefore I can track this page. Is there a problem with that? Epicgenius (talk) 04:24, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Doesn't seem to be consistent with your comment below: "I am leaving this discussion again because it is still going nowhere." EricCorbett 04:29, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not a great idea, pointing out that inconsistency with his statement. Because do you know how many times you've sworn to have retired... only to come back? A comical number of times, actually. I really don't want to dig up the diffs, but if you say I'm lying about it... Doctalk 04:43, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What I know is that you are clearly only here to stir up as much trouble as you can, for whatever reason. If you have anything constructive to say I'm all ears, it would make a nice change to hear it. Eric Corbett 04:51, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
While it may very well be true that Corbett brought Malkin Tower up to FA status, he is trying to WP:OWN the article, and that is where is very wrong. And a glance through the page's edit history shows that he was actively engaging in an edit war (without even engaging in WP:BRD), and Bencherlite (talk · contribs) had to fully protect the page in order to stop it. Epicgenius (talk) 01:48, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Regardless of what your qualms are, if you feel a case should be submitted to Arbcom, then do it yourself, rather than asking "someone" to "file a request" while throwing in accusations of harassment which haven't been substantiated by diffs to anyone's satisfaction here (including my own). ---Sluzzelin talk 01:58, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am leaving this discussion again because it is still going nowhere. Epicgenius (talk) 02:00, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There's always a difficulty in determining what's ownership and what's good housekeeping of articles, and naturally, different people will have different ideas about where that boundary lies. I've written with Eric and I personally have no complaints about the way he has poked and prodded my text into something altogether more eloquent. Nick (talk) 02:06, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@Nick:, would you care to comment on some of the things Eric has said (well, written actually) on his talk page? ie: calling people "stupid cunts", etc. I'd really like to see a response from you on this. Thanks - theWOLFchild 02:17, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Anyone who takes an unprejudiced look at the history of the Malkin Tower article will see that at about the same time as Epicgenius was edit warring over the removal of the table of contents there was an altogether more productive discussion about the actual date of Good Friday in 1612. So I think the accusation of ownership, just like the accusation of harassment, is very wide of the mark. EricCorbett 02:15, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(Non-administrator comment) - Good Friday, 1612 was on April 10th. FYI - theWOLFchild 02:20, 6 December 2013 (UTC) [reply]
Yes, I know, which is what the article says. Eric Corbett 02:28, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, I'm sure you knew... but did they know? - theWOLFchild 02:53, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
They've been dead for more than 400 years now, so we'll never know what they did or didn't know. Eric Corbett 02:59, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Naw, I meant everybody else here. - theWOLFchild 04:34, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Admins like Nick, who turn a blind eye to Eric's nastiness because they are loyal supporters who will not only unblock him but also attack those that are fed up with his bullshit, are a major hindrance to getting this solved once and for all. Admins that would block other editors for calling another editor a "cunt", yet make endless excuses for Eric. Turning the tables on the complainants is all smoke and mirrors. No one editor is just going to do whatever he wants here, y'all. It will be handled eventually. The project and its rules are far bigger than this guy. This isn't some fiefdom with Eric as our foul-mouthed lord. Meanwhile, Eric's alienated yet another admin whom I personally consider to be one of the best at hammering out compromises with people like him.[90] A shame, but completely unsurprising, as that admin is not a suck-up. I hope every one of you admin supporters do realize that Eric will drop you like a hot potato once you cease to support him 100%. Just questioning his behavior instead of slapping him on the back is enough to get you on the "outs" with him. Doctalk 02:30, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What a strange comment, which clearly reveals your true intentions here. EricCorbett 02:49, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Strange to you perhaps. What are my true intentions here, Eric? To ruin your day? Nope. It is not your show to begin with, and I will happily remind you of that. Doc talk 03:43, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose any block While I neither support nor condemn Eric's use of foul language, he is in fact, an excellent content editor. It should fairly obvious that Eric has far more substantial contributions to the project than Epicgenius, Khazar or any other complainer has to offer. We need good content editors in order to keep the project alive, much more than we need witch-burners willing to block at any second. I'm not saying the Eric should be able to curse out anyone he likes without impunity, i'm simply stating that his case should be treated with more discretion than other users. Alles Klar, Herr Kommisar 02:29, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oh... here we go. The 'haves' and the 'have nots'. Those on the inside, and the rest looking in. What a load of shit poop. - theWOLFchild 02:33, 6 December 2013 (UTC) oops. didn't mean to use a bad word.[reply]
Trust me, I know how you feel. I was quite optimistic about making Wikipedia a nicer, more civil place (I believe I even had a blog about it). But after months of school getting in the way, depression and near-suicide (not really), watching these things happens from the sidelines the whole way, i'm a grizzled old man now who knows that Wikipedia just doesn't work that way. If i'm walking down the street and someone comes up to me and says "fuck you" (or if I witness this happen to an innocent bystander), I don't run screaming to the nearest police officer calling for their immediate arrest and execution. The same applies to Wikipedia. Alles Klar, Herr Kommisar 02:51, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Proposal: Sanctions against incivility

Seeing as Eric's opponents insist on keeping this thread alive, I propose a compromise in order to try and bring something out of this discussion: Eric shall have sanctions (broadly construed) against incivil comments including but not limited to: foul-language, insults, personal attacks, etc, resulting in a block of no less than two weeks per incident. Alles Klar, Herr Kommisar 03:24, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That's a compromise?--Mark Miller (talk) 03:32, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not in my book. Eric Corbett 03:56, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What do you propose should be the sanction against those such as Epicgenius and Khazar2 who insult me? EricCorbett 03:56, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I recommend that they be hanged, drawn and quartered. Doctalk 04:11, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Even I think that would be a little extreme, but at least you didn't write hung, drawn and quartered. Eric Corbett 04:22, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Arbitrary break 3: Motion to close

(edit conflict)

I tried to close this thread, and was reverted, and so I'll repeat what I said during the closing here.

It's clear that the discussion itself has devolved into an ugly mess of name calling and petty jibes that does nothing to further the writing or maintaining of an encyclopedia. Numerically, at least, the only reasonable close to the question of blocking Eric would be "no consensus", and why anyone thought that it would end up any differently considering how many times we've been through this is beyond me. So everyone, please stop this and go edit an article. Sven Manguard Wha? 03:27, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I second the motion to close this thread.--Mark Miller (talk) 03:33, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Screw "numerically". If this gets closed by his die-hard supporters as "no consensus" and Eric is free to call anyone anything he wants whenever he wants, we all lose. The blind support over this editor vs. the goals of the project (which he utterly rejects) is just baffling. Eric really does not give a flying fuck about you. Do you honestly not get that? If you're not on board with his particular WP vision, you are garbage. This is not his wiki, however. Doc talk 03:36, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

And neither is it yours. Eric Corbett 03:52, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Correct. It's "ours". This is a community whether you like it or not, and it does have its rules. It's not a complete anarchy; and you are not unbound by the civility policy that everyone else is bound to. You're certainly not some "freedom fighter" against civility to be emulated by the next generation of editors. Believe it or not, you are replaceable. We all are. The site is not going to abandon the civility policy to accommodate you, nor will it perpetually allow you to run amok forever. Doc talk 04:05, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ours includes me, and I don't agree with your childish civility policy. And I'm by no means the only one. Live with it. Eric Corbett 04:10, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) Well...I am not adding diffs just to show when I was railing against Eric.....K. Get over it. Seriously.--Mark Miller (talk) 04:10, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Anyone who doesn't agree with Doc is a blind supporter, but of what I'm not quite sure. Eric Corbett 04:19, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

"Eric really does not give a flying fuck about you". Alright.......and your point is? This isn't...oh, how was that just recently put? Oh yeah, "A great social experiment". How does your continued discussion of an editor in this manner help civility?--Mark Miller (talk) 04:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It's not intended to help civility. It's intended to get his own back for some perceived slight to him or one of his friends, as so many ANI reports are. Eric Corbett 05:01, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment As is inevitably pointed out here at least once every time EC comes up, AN/I is ill equipped to deal with this problem. Whether he is to be blocked or banned, or his editor in good standing status reaffirmed, it will be done at ARBCOM. Civility is a big topic in this year's ARBCOM elections, with some candidates professing the need to more strictly enforce civility policy and others wishing to maintain the status quo. So if you haven't voted yet, go read the candidates answers and, if this issue is important enough, vote for candidates who mirror your perspective on the matter. Just a friendly reminder. Noformation Talk 05:03, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Bata, Equatorial Guinea

On 15 October 2012 an anonymous user inserted in the article Bata, Equatorial Guinea a statement that the full name of that city is "City of Božić Bata" (dif). This was completely unsourced, and is an obvious joke, since "Božić Bata" is Serbo-Croatian name for Santa Claus. This was later changet to "Ville de Bozhich Bata" in the article, and it stood like that for more than a year until I noticed it and removed it as vandalism (dif). Now, an anonymous IP editor User:2A00:C440:20:27E:4EB:C0E:6939:58BD is constantly reverting my edit. He reverted my edit today (dif) and wrote in the edit summary that the removed text abot Božić Bata "was approved and justified". I wrote him on his talk page to explain me where and when it was "approved and justified" since I don't see any discussion about that. I also reverted his edit, as it is obvious joke. Than, he reverted my edit again (dif). I aks administrators to do something, as this "Božić Bata" thing is really pure nonsense. Vanjagenije (talk) 00:51, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 15:23, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You protected the page after it was vandalized again, so I reverted the vandalism. It was different IP now, but probably the same person as before. Maybe those IPs should be blocked? There is a lot of vandalism from the User:129.240.83.175 (see:[91], [92], [93], [94], and so on, all his contributions are exclusively vandalism). Vanjagenije (talk) 15:53, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If an editor is dedicated to vandalism and hoaxes, is there any good reason not to block? bobrayner (talk) 20:52, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I gave a final warning, no edits since then from that IP but there's one from 2A00:C440:20:27E:4C08:27ED:4934:2F71 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) - most edits from IPs starting with 2A00:C440:20:27E appear to be the same vandal. Peter James (talk) 23:09, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
After you gave the final warning to 129.240.83.175 (talk · contribs · WHOIS), he made a vandalism at the Franjo Tuđman article (dif). After that, he wrote a comment at Talk:Bata, Equatorial Guinea#Bozhich (dif). This comment is in Serbian, my native language. In the comment, he calls me "semi-literate shepherd" (polupismeni čobane). Please, stop this user from further insulting me. Vanjagenije (talk) 15:27, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The Franjo Tuđman article was again vandalized (dif), this time by 2a00:c440:20:27e:c086:6eb0:c981:43b (talk · contribs · WHOIS). This is probably all the same person with different IPs. Vanjagenije (talk) 20:53, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
User:CambridgeBayWeather removed the insulting commentary against myself from Talk:Bata, Equatorial Guinea (dif), but his edit was reverted by 2a00:c440:20:27e:c086:6eb0:c981:43b (talk · contribs · WHOIS) (dif). This vandal really needs to be stooped. Vanjagenije (talk) 21:00, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Blocked the last IP. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 22:52, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Franjo Tuđman article vandalized again by 2a00:c440:20:27e:c086:6eb0:c981:43b (talk · contribs · WHOIS) (dif). Vanjagenije (talk) 23:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
129.240.83.175 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) vandalized Franjo Tuđman article again (dif). He also removed my comment form that article's talk page (dif). Please, block this IP. Vanjagenije (talk) 13:38, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
129.240.83.175 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) insulted me again at Talk:Bata, Equatorial Guinea (dif). He calls me "garbage" (djubre). Vanjagenije (talk) 13:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
129.240.83.175 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) deleted my comment from Talk:Franjo Tuđman again (dif). He wrote an edit summary "Added a New entry" to mask his vandalism. Vanjagenije (talk) 14:15, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A rangeblock might be the only solution. 2AwwsomeTell me where I screwed up.See where I screwed up. 14:18, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Franjo Tuđman vandalized again (dif). My comment removed from the talk page again (dif). Vanjagenije (talk) 15:27, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The vandal is still active. 2a00:c440:20:27e:ec83:57e1:2434:e64a (talk · contribs · WHOIS) vandalized Moja domovina article ([95] and [96]) and also removed comments from Talk:Franjo Tuđman (dif) and Talk:Bata, Equatorial Guinea (dif). Vanjagenije (talk) 02:43, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Clavdia chauchat

This user is incapable of civil behaviour. Accusing other users of being "drones", "we need far fewer of you guys" and showing "overt bigotry". Earlier in the same "discussion", the accusation was that WP:FOOTY is a circle jerk. The insults wash off a duck's back, but I will not stand for being accused of being an "overt bigot". That is unacceptable. Jmorrison230582 (talk) 07:16, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Since this has been brought up, that was not the first "circle jerk" accusation - another one was made here. When asked not to make such offensive comments, her response was that it wasn't a personal attack because WikiProject members are not a single person (clearly not in line with WP:NPA#WHATIS) and that the requests to be more civil from myself and another editor were "hectoring bilge" and "creepy". Can someone please have a word, as whilst she's a productive editor, there do appear to be problems with playing nicely with others. Number57 12:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
She seems to have a serious issue with that particular WikiProject (which all three of us who have commented so far, including myself, are active members of) and her constant yet unfounded accusations of anti-female bias within the Project hinder co-operative and collaborative editing. GiantSnowman 13:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Circle jerk (sexual practice) says in the lead:


I'm happy to confirm that it is this sense which I applied to the stuffy gentlemen's club at WP:FOOTY. Huge apologies to anyone genuinely offended by any sexual connotation, although I think it's curious that such delicate sensibilities were not equally outraged by much worse flak coming in the other direction. Hmm. Let's remember too that User:Jmorrison230582 started what became a bad-tempered discussion as an attack thread against User:LauraHale.

The more audiences that see this the better because a small gang of homogeneous editors derailing a simple correction to an article title is not on. I'm not the only editor to point out this worldview is sexist and backward: because it is! Seriously guys, it's you versus everyone else now, you are now embarrassing yourselves and the whole encyclopedia.

In a wider sense, exclusively-male Wikiproject Football needs serious root and branch reform which sadly will only come from outside that project. In my opinion they (or rather their self-appointed leaders, above) have been allowed to write their own notability rules and flood Wikipedia with biased and/or non-notable content for too long. Clavdia chauchat (talk) 19:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to know when and how I appointed myself a "leader" of the WP:FOOTY project. I also see no justification whatsoever of accusing users of "overt bigotry". The insults / name-calling I couldn't care less about. Jmorrison230582 (talk) 19:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The WikiProject is not "exclusively-male" - though there is a male majority, which is merely reflective of the sport in real life. Basically, CC is just annoyed that community consensus from a recent RM has gone against her view and she is taking it out on others. Pathetic. GiantSnowman 19:50, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Where are your female members then? Clavdia chauchat (talk) 19:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
List of members here, some I know to be female, so I know to be male, most I have no clue - but I'm not going to lower myself to naming names. We also have an entire taskforce dedicated to women's football, as you fully know. But please, tell me more about how we are "exclusively-male"... GiantSnowman 20:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is an interesting edit. What makes you uniquely qualified to edit this site and not me? This is disgusting, almost fascistic in nature. Jmorrison230582 (talk) 20:49, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, tales of imaginary female members and I'm a pathetic, disgusting fascist. I came here to respond to concerns in good faith but things are not going well so I'll bow out now I think. Happy jerking. Clavdia chauchat (talk) 21:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
CC, I have no idea what you're playing at - you know there are female members, you interact with at least two of them on a daily basis!
Jmorrison - don't rise to her bait. WP:DENY. GiantSnowman 21:11, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • What really confuses me is that Clavdia proclaims at the top of her userpage that "This user is a member of the Women's Football Taskforce." - and yet seems to forget that said taskforce falls under the Football WikiProject. Which makes her a member of the WikiProject that she is constantly attacking, and also immediately proves her "male-only" claims to be completely false. To say this behaviour is bizarre would be fairly accurate. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 01:31, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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The closet thing I could find to this was a histmerge, but it is more of a selective deletion, so I figured ANI was kind of a catch-all for this request. The page Christine Fox (edit talk history protect delete links watch logs views) was originally about a local radio DJ who failed WP:N in 2006 so the article was redirect to a radio station. A different Christine Fox now has notability as the acting Deputy Secretary of Defense and inspiration for a character in a movie. Her article was created over the redirect, so the article contains history of a different (non-notable) person in 2006. I am requesting an admin delete the non-sequitur history from 2006. Rgrds. --64.85.214.140 (talk) 07:45, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I don't really understand the point of hiding those edits. It's interesting to note in the history that the article was created from a redirect, and indeed why that redirect was created in the first place. Graham87 08:14, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
See WP:HISTSPLIT. We could take the old history and move it to Christine Fox (radio) and redirect it to WFHN. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 19:56, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User:No such user reported by Cognoscerapo.

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Once again I have to bring this user here for a blatant abuse but this time I want to see action, a block from editing. He has misued rollback and this isn't his first time[97]. And here. He needs to learn that it is for blatant vandalism ony and not for edits you don't approve of, even if they are NPOV. I lived out a block but now it is his turn. Cognoscerapo (talk) 09:30, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

If he has abused rollback, the proper thing is for an admin to consider whether to remove his rollbacker userright. Have you approached an uninvolved admin?--Wehwalt (talk) 11:40, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The relevant threads are Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive820#Sock_of_just-blocked_editor and Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive819#No_Such_User, particularly the latter. In sum, either Cognoscerapo is just trolling us (which is far more likely, since they seem quite intelligent: knows about WP:RS in his 10th edit, using citation template in his 12th, and is familiar with policies about proxying for banned users and rollback in ~30th), or is completely unable to grasp that his edits are blatant pov-pushing, misrepresentation of sources, therefore practically indistinguishable from plain vandalism. In either case, he was given an ARBMAC warning, then blocked for 7 days, and still continues to restore pretty blatant pro-Albanian POV like this [98]. Certainly WP:NOTHERE to build an encyclopedia. No such user (talk) 12:54, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Leave Cognoscerapo alone, he's only new and he'd doing a grand job. I really like him. Please stop reverting his fantastic edits. Borbayner (talk) 18:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Another day, another stalker in the Balkans. Evlekis, I presume? bobrayner (talk) 19:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I knew there was something fishy about a couple of the posts I saw here - was just about to remove it when I saw this. Sigh. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 19:08, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Cognoscerapo needs to tread very lightly in this area: they were blocked for a week once already, and their language and behavior is tendentious, to say the least. Drmies (talk) 20:04, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Completely agree with Drmies, Cognoscerapo edits are highly disruptive to say the least. 23 editor (talk) 21:41, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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FkpCascais

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Proxing for banned user User:Evlekis. [99] and other examples. Deserves block and topic ban thereafter. Cognoscerapo (talk) 09:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That diff is unremarkable as it does seem to properly remove peacock words. Is there something further?--Wehwalt (talk) 11:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Reverting bobrayner en masse is a good tip-off that it's (on behalf of) Evlekis. Looks like a duck to me --Jprg1966(talk) 15:18, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The point of this editors is to insert their POV in all this articles. Exemple. As everyone can see by looking to article history, they do it either by using the sock-revert excuse, or using bad excuses directly, as in the diff I showed. The problem here is that most are obscure Kosovo-related articles with not much editors working on them, so their disruption passes unnteced, however Evlekis (or his socks or whoever) edits are actually correct and far more in accordance to the Wiki rules than the version this users are edit-warring for. FkpCascais (talk) 16:35, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Full disclosure, FkPCascais: My accusation should probably be taken with a grain of salt since I'm being stalked by Evlekis. Nothing personal against you. --Jprg1966(talk) 16:39, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I know that, don´t warry. It´s just that this entire sock-war-reverting is causing more disruption to the wikipedia articles than the socking itself. I reverted the sock-reverts which are not correct and which go against wikipedia rules, and I reverted them because I agree with the edit, and not because of socking/anti-socking or whatever. Once I edited some article that edit is mine, and I am fed up of seing editors reverting me with the socking excuse, and reinserting their POV edits (peacock weasel wording, pipped links, wrong countries, profund pro-Albanian nationalism in Kosovo-related articles, constant edit-warring, etc.). I´ll be reporting this from now on. FkpCascais (talk) 17:08, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If you can't stick to what Albanian language sources say, don't edit this Wikipedia because we neither want truth nor neutrality, just something pushing pro-Kosovar viewpoints. Borbayner (talk) 18:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, we do want neutrality, and no, we don´t want "pro Kosovar" or "pro-anyone´s" viewpoint. FkpCascais (talk) 19:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • It's unfortunate that FkpCascais has gone back to proxying for Evlekis. (I'm surprised that Cognoscerapo chose a relatively weak diff). Alas! Neither proxying for permablocked editors, not systematic pov-pushing, nor deliberate insertion of factual errors, nor accusing other editors of lying, seem to be punishable offences these days. bobrayner (talk) 19:05, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • Its unfortunate that you use and abuse the sock-reverting-excuse to add absolut rubbish against all wiki norms in Kosovo-related articles. As far as I noteced, you seem to be a productive editor in some other subjects, but your extreme (emotional I guess) link to Kosovo-related subjects make you be absolutelly unbearable editor to work with in that area. You can complain about me as long as you want, but I am policy-follower editor, and all you can complain is that I am a barrier in your POV-pushing in those articles, and you try to imply everyone opposes you is either a Evlekis sock, or his proxy. Prepare yourself for boomerang in nea future if you don´t change your edditing pattern. FkpCascais (talk) 19:29, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Please, y'all, try to settle down, and don't let Cognoscerapo dictate the agenda. Bobrayner (did I type the correct name correctly?), I agree with the principle of restoring (or not undoing) good edits. I can't judge, from where I'm sitting, whether they were good edits or not--but why don't you (plural) take this up on a talk page, discuss it as a content issue, and come to an agreement before you let someone else turn it into a discussion on POV and behavior? And FkpCascais, don't you think you're going a bit overboard in your original research into Bobrayner's supposed emotional background? All of you, drop that language and discuss content. Cognoscerapo, I suggest you take it easy before you get blocked again, this time for inciting animosity by preventatively destroying collegiality. Drmies (talk) 20:11, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Reverting nationalistic edits such as those of Cognoscerapo (especially in cases where they are clearly geo-historically wrong, see: this , this , and this ) has nothing to do with Bobrayner or sockpuppets. It has to do with the fact that Cognoscerapo is pushing Albanian nationalist POV down the throat of every single article s/he edits, siding with Bobrayner and his reverts of the good faith edits made by others (see this .) Just my 2 cents. 23 editor (talk) 21:37, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Drmies for your input. Yes, discussing the edits would definitelly be a proper thing to do, however, having in mind past experiences, without some admin help it would just be another painfull waste of time, as these editors don´t respect consensus when it is archived. For instance, bobrainer and cognoscerapo don´t respect a consensus which was reached about using a note for Kosovo whenever it is used as a country, or they don´t respect the consensus of not using present day entities but historically correct ones as birthplaces in biographies, or they insist in piping Albanian names for Kosovo places despite the article titles of those city-articles being different and for a reason, etc. So whenever they see consensus reached against them, they use the sock-revert excuse to distract from the issue itself and reinsert their version. I am fed up of socking/anti-socking/reverting (they edit-wared again in all the articles despite even at the top of this thread Wehwalt clearly expressed that the edit they defend goes against WP:WEASEL. So its really impossible to reach anything without some admin help. The matter is not at all complicated, it´s simple, it´s a few edits, all of them the same, which are being spread into a number of articles by this users. FkpCascais (talk) 15:34, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, this guy just made a new thread against me down here... and he edit-warred all over the place. Can someone please see his edit-history? FkpCascais (talk) 16:11, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've blocked Cognoscerapo who appears WP:NOTHERE. bobrayner, you need to stop reverting Evlekis' less controversial edits, esp. those where merely style matters are involved, because it's obviously being taken as taunting. It's meaningless and counterproductive. The rest of you lot also need to take a step back and think about whether a handful of adjectives are something worth reverting and sullying your own reputation with (by associating yourself with Evlekis). --Joy [shallot] (talk) 16:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Joy for your input and advice. FkpCascais (talk) 16:53, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Good advice here for everybody, myself included. --Jprg1966 (talk) 18:54, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Next matchday scenario

There has been a discussion on WT:FOOTY which can be read at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Football#Next matchday scenarios (will soon be archived). The issue is about next day scenarios (what will happen if team A beat team B and team C do not defeat tem D...?) on sports article and wheter or not it should be included. There has been a lot of discussing if we should include this future predictions (is it WP:CRYSTAL?) on wikipedia or not and also the complexity of the calculations if they are routine calculations or not and if it is original research. In the discussions votes were casted (even if consensus is not result of voting) and I calculated thirteen editors oppose inclusion of the material, four suppport and two support if very good sourcing. This is to me consensus to not include the material with so many opposing.

The issue has also been at WP:DRN (read at this link) earlier were the decision was do not include this material after 3 independent uninvolved editors all opposed.

Now User:Ivan Volodin (the editor starting the discussion when they were removed) has resumed inserting these edits against consensus (he does not agree there are a consensus and tried to form his own consensus) and added the scenarios with a blog as a source (which is hardly a reliable source), the same blog he used when he was reverted before the discussions started. You can see it at diff, diff, diff, diff.

In the disussion a INVOLVED admin, User:GiantSnowman said on WT:FOOTY that "Sigh, if I wasn't INVOLVED I would block seeing as he is editing against consensus. I suggest taking this to AIV/ANI" seen on the link i provided.

Can any admin not involved please take a look at this issue, would be much appreciated. Maybe an admin can stop this edits and tell him to stop. QED237 (talk) 23:26, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I am not an admin, but did participate in that discussion. Unless the conversation changed significantly since I was there, then yeah, the consensus is against them being added. As someone that likes them, I have to say that it's not my favorite result, but the consensus is very clear. Ivan Volodin's attempted close is classic 'I didn't hear that' behavior, and his subsequent edits are adding content that the community has decided it doesn't want on those pages. Sven Manguard Wha? 03:16, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Any admin out there or should an ANI-discussion die and be archieved? I dont mean to "push" or anything but i think this soon will be archieved? QED237 (talk) 22:08, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not an admin and don't really have the time to check out the discussion properly but it does look to me like there is consensus so have urged the editor to refrain from further such editing. [100] Since they haven't edited since reverted by Sven Manguard, I would suggest it's fine for this thread to die. I don't see it likely they're goimg to be blocked from those 4 edits alone so I don't see that there's anything more to discuss here. In the unfortunate event they continue with their disputed edits, feel free to bring it back. Nil Einne (talk) 00:58, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:FkpCascais supported by User:23 editor

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Acting as proxies for banned user Evlekis. I admit that last time I failed to provide enough evidence but this time I have heaps of proof of their nationalistic and pro-Serb reverting. My point of concern is not so much that these two editors are making these edits, it is that they were done by a permabanned vandal and therefore amount to vandalism just by themselves. With each example will come a description as to why it is a bad edit and that will also throw light on why the banned user became blocked in the first place.

  • Bosnian Institute. FkpCascais takes out the fact that Noel Malcolm is a prominent historian just because he doesn't bow to Serb propaganda, and removes details of other Balna specialists to make it look like the Bosnian Institute is run by a bunch of nobodies. No Such User misuse of rollback again, and then 23 editor turns it into a three-man tagb team. All because of one banned user.
  • Ferus Mustafov. Nationalistic editing again just to add a defunct country of birth [101]. 23 editor tag teams.
  • Princ Dobroshi. Same old story, it's always got to be the Serbian name Pec instead of the official name Peja which happens to be Albanian, proxing here by Fkp and here from 23 editor.
  • Lendita Zeqiraj. Same story again, chaging official and Albanian Prishtina to Serb name (no h). Fkp, 23 editor goes on a crusade to Serbianize the names of the Kosovar towns.
  • Nita Bahtiri. Fkp puts in Serbian name in place of Prishtina as banned user does, even the source says Prishtinë. 23 editor helps him out.
  • Gjakova. FkpCascais inserts Serbian name on infobox, there is no Cyrillic in Kosovo so why is it on the article? And what is all that irrelevant nonsense abiout the old names for the Kosovan Albanian city which was added by the banned user and put back by Fkp.

I've got tonnes more but this should earn 23 editor and FkpCascais a topic ban for now. Cognoscerapo (talk) 15:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I am such a vandal indeed for not allowing you to use peacock words, and removing your Albanian names of places and putting the ones found in the article titles, and putting the historically correct places of birth in biographies. You just complained about me and No such user a few threads earlier. If you don´t get blocked this time there is something really wrong about wiki, because you not being familiarised with wiki-rules is one thing, but constantly edit-warring and reporting policy-following established users for no reason is very disruptive. FkpCascais (talk) 16:08, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Is it just me imagining it, or is it the sound of a boomerang in flight that I'm hearing? Thomas.Wtalk to me 16:37, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(It obviously was the sound of a boomerang I heard since Cognoscerapo has just been blocked for disruptive editing...) Thomas.W talk to me 17:12, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Cognoscerapo, when you add things like: "Susequently, Serbia eneded up with it's tail between it's legs" (more than once) it's awfully hard to take your accusations of "nationalistic and pro-Serb reverting" seriously. TDL (talk) 16:42, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Just looking at this one paragraph and set of diffs for now:

  • "takes out the fact that Noel Malcolm is a prominent historian just because he doesn't bow to Serb propaganda"
    • The edit summaries make clear that the changes were made to remove unsourced information per WP:PEACOCK.
    • You are edit warring over these reverts. Please stop.
  • "just because he doesn't bow to Serb propaganda". See above, and assume good faith, please. The edit summaries tell a different story
  • "make it look like the Bosnian Institute is run by a bunch of nobodies" - That would seem to be in your head - I don't see it in the text.

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IP user edit warring on Intelligent design article

An IP user is edit warring on the Intelligent design article (history). The IP appears to have been recorded both as an IPv4 and IPv6 address, though I can't be certain that the IPv6 address is the same user. I'm requesting a block of the IPv4 address (92.232.108.69), and possibly the IPv6 address (2602:306:bc2b:d3b0:544d:2418:fd76:a6dd). Thanks! -- MisterDub (talk contribs) 17:51, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Also reported at AN3 and ARV, fyi. — Jess· Δ 17:53, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
92.232... blocked for 31 hours by User:Kralizec!. Thanks! — Jess· Δ 17:58, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Mark Miller on COI Noticeboard

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An editor called User:Billbird2111 is making what appear to be COI edits on an article about Bob Huff.

Please review this thread about it, including my comments. I'm horrified at the behavior User:Mark Miller announces he's engaged in, off-wiki.

Here are the diffs he's redacted from the discussion. He blames User:Billbird2111 for WP:OUTING him. But he freely acknowledges, in these diffs, what he did.

An admin has already dealt with User:Billbird2111's WP:COI-editing. But I really think an admin needs to deal with what I view as User:Mark Miller's acknowledged, and much more damaging, behavior. David in DC (talk) 21:09, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I have to side with Mark on this one. Mentioning on Wikipedia the things Mark has done off Wikipediainformation that Mark has not posted himself absolutely constitutes outing. -- Ross HillTalkNeed Help? • 21:17, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's a poor argument to make given that we have IRC channels and the like off Wiki, and that some can be publicly logged to serve as evidence in ArbCom cases. KonveyorBelt 21:28, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Fair point. Comment emended. -- Ross HillTalkNeed Help? • 21:36, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think a lot of things happened in the heat of the moment and I have found it best to just step away and let matters cool a bit. I admit, I have gone through a steep learning curve in learning about Wikipedia. But I do respect this medium and the people who dedicate themselves to making it a better place. I may not always agree with their judgement on certain matters. That's a right I reserve. But I don't think any additional steps need to be taken.--Billbird2111 (talk) 21:43, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Read our policy on privacy. I have every reason and expectation of my right to privacy. I have redacted those discussions after researching how to handle the situation. Dragging them back out after the editor has redacted them is harassment by David in DC. I ask that my private off Wiki accounts not be linked here. If this cannot be respected I have no reason to respect such request by other COI editors who have since requested their names and private information no longer be discussed after discovery of the on wiki disclosure. People may disapprove all they want, but I am requesting that this thread have all the information I have redacted removed. If it is not clear, I shall make it abundantly clear. I do not want my personal off Wiki accounts discussed in any manner on Wiki. I have point black told David in DC this and he has ignored it. A sanction for harassment may be in order for David in DC. I have also contacted an admin in oversight.--Mark Miller (talk) 02:19, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If Mark has expressed the desire to keep his off-wiki presence private, it must be respected. Mark, please post back here if the issue continues. John Reaves 02:47, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Mr. Reaves. It is continuing right here after I have point blank told David in DC to use my e-mail if he wishes to discuss my off Wiki activity and I see the above links are still present. I have requested further ovcer sight by Jimbo Wales as an Oversight member but any admin may scrub the info now to save time.--Mark Miller (talk) 02:59, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User:Michael Reed 1975

User:Michael Reed 1975 has continued to cite his own work on the Culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints article. He edit warred to keep his content in while a discussion took place on the talk page at Talk:Culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Michael Reed book. He was ultimately blocked for edit warring here. However, shortly after the block expired, he again added his work here. So far the consensus has been that the citation violates WP:COI. My main concern is that he is adding in his preferred version, even after being blocked for it, before a consensus has been reached on the talk page. Bahooka (talk) 21:25, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've left a message to Michael Reed 1975 on his talk page about WP:LISTEN and his need to work for consensus at the talk page. I've also reverted his latest addition of the text to the article. —C.Fred (talk) 21:55, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Editor behavior at Talk:Thomas Jefferson

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Typical ANI scuffle. Nothing to see; move along. Someone not using his real name (talk) 00:16, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A couple of editors are accusing me of POV editing because I insist that The statement "Jefferson treated his slaves humanely" should have in-text attribution and because I have stated that my personal view is that "humane treatment of slaves" is an oxymoron. One editor even stated that my someone with my POV should not be allowed to edit the article. I encourage administrators to scrutinize my arguments and edits to the article. If administrators here find that I have violated WP:NPOV I will be happy not to edit the article again. If not I request some admins to please tell the users User:Gwillhickers and User:Yopienso to comment on the content not the editor.User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 21:29, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a non-admin firstly. Secondly, believe me when I say I sympathize with your concerns, truly, especially given that I've been in your shoes. Regrettably, if my experiences here are any indication then the likely outcome is that this will be considered a content dispute and you will be asked to follow the dispute resolution process. If you feel anyone has gone so far as to violate WP:NPA and can provide a diff, I may be willing to stick my neck out and give them a warning, but I can't promise that. Best of luck to you. DonIago (talk) 21:38, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The content dispute is being taken care of at the RFC, I have repeatedly asked the editor in question to stop trying to accuse me of POV pushing without some solid evidence other than the fact that I have admitted that I have POV (as every one does). The editor insists on repeating the accusation in each and every post he makes. Which is frustrating to say the least. The point here is that I want it to be absolutely clear that having a POV is not a crime and that asking for in-text attribution of controverisla views is not POV pushing, and that it is uncivil to accuse others of pov pushing without evidence.User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 21:49, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Just for the record, Maunus fully admitted that he had a pov and all that was done was to remind him of that, and that it wasn't right to try to push a pov into the article by trying to advance one editing policy that concerned itself with one selected statement. He then said to apply this policy to other statements was "absurd" and then finally 'asked' me to "shut up" for mentioning this pov. Before this posting he attempted to conduct a survey, which is fine, but only allowed one other editor to respond before he abandoned that approach and came here. -- Gwillhickers 21:46, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have not abandoned the approach, the RfC will run its course and consensus will decide on the wording. I also have not tried to forced my POV in to the article. You are also misrepresenting my statements which is uncivil. Please stop being incivil or I will have to start using stronger words than "shut up" (which I said after asking you plitely at least twice to stop trying to paint me as a POV warrior).User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 21:53, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, but when your argument is based on "my personal view", you're definitely engaging in POV editing. It's one thing to say "you're not welcome here because you engage in [insert evil behavior here]". It's completely different to say "you're not welcome here because you're trying to silence something you don't like". Such a statement can be out of bounds, but when you've admitted the facts on which the argument is based, it's spot on, and you should not be advocating for your view on this article. Nyttend backup (talk) 21:50, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My argument is not based on my personal view but on wikipedia policy, which says that controversial statements should be attributed, the relevance of my POV was only that it made me notice that this statement is controversial (which I have then shown with sources). Are you seriously saying that someone who admits to finding slavery inherently inhumane should not be editing articles about slavery? Are there other articles I shouldnt be editing then when I have this controversial pov? Please give me a list. I also am a pacificst? Should I stop editing articles on war?User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 21:54, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No one said you shouldn't be editing, only that you be consistent with the policy you were trying to advance. According to many historians, slaves under Jefferson were treated humanely. Yes, there were isolated cases where some where whipped for running away, fighting, stealing, but overall this was rare and slaves were indeed treated humanely. Apparently Maunus feels slaves, prisoners, pow's can't be treated humanly at the same time. Regardless of his view, numerous RS's support the fact that Jefferson treated his slaves humanely, didn't over work them and provided for them exceptionally well. -- Gwillhickers 22:07, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, Yopienso said that my POV was unacceptable at this article. I have made no statements about slaves or prisoners so please stop attributing me views that I do not hold. Not a single source that I have reviewed suggests that Jefferson treated his slaves exceptionally in any way. All the sources I have reviewed (which seems to be a lot more than you since you only use the Jefferson foundaiton as a source) show that his treatment may have been humane relatively to the time, but that it would not be considered human by todays standards.User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 22:14, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Maunus, I don't really see this as an issue worth making a fuss about. You've started an RfC with very specific goals and a couple of editors have said that you have a POV a few times. Nothing very excessive here. My suggestion is "forget about it and let the RfC play out". Not every slight is worth worrying about. --regentspark (comment) 22:10, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

True, but it is a matter of principle that editors are allowed to have POVs regarding the topics they edit and that it is the content of their edits relative to policy that should be evaluated.User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 22:14, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
First you complain that we mention your admitted POV -- now here you are saying you should be free to push it, and the heck with consensus and what reliable sources say. -- Gwillhickers 22:18, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You are really adept at lying about my statements. Here you quote me as saying the exact opposite of what I am in fact saying in the preceding post. And yes, I do consider it lying because I have already made my view clear several times, and you have shown your general disagreeableness enough to no longer extend you the privilege of the assumption of good faith. Lying is of course as you know, uncivil, as is attributing views to others which they do not hold. I have not said that I should be free to push any POV, and I have not pushed any POV. You have however broken the civility policy in almost every post you have made in our interaction. So here I will finally take the bait and say "fuck you too". Now this ritual being done, I shall cease to respond to you, and instead let the RfC run its course. User:Maunus ·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 22:21, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Akubiky

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

I have reverted this user multiple times for introducing unsourced content into the article List of The Powerpuff Girls episodes, on the most recent revert I asked the user to voice their opinion on the talkpage in my edit summary and on the user's talkpage. I thought I would get a response but the editor just did the same edit and more here: [102] which hwas reverted by another editor for being unconstructive. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 22:16, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Okay I don't know what to do, I have explained my edits in the edit summaries, have offered to talk about it on the PPG talkpage, have left a message and warnings on the user's talkpage. I could use some help here or at very least a second opinion. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 23:32, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've blocked the user. Really the only sensible option here. John Reaves 23:47, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, thanks. I just did not want to say I didn't try to reach out though, I have been trying that approach more rather than three warnings and you are reported. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 00:11, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I assume you mean you did try to reach out? In which case, that's the way to do it. Templates are often impersonal and rather useless. John Reaves 01:53, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Bad wording, yes that is what I meant, I did try to reach out and yeah I agree, the templates while useful are not really telling and feel rather cold and automated. Anyways thanks again for the assistance feel free to close this. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 03:02, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

New editors edit-warring at Peter R. Orszag

A few hours ago I reverted a deletion of a sourced personal life section [103] and explained why on the talk page [104]. Since then, an edit war has broken out amongst "new" editors and I have been accused of having an agenda (again). So 1) Is semi or full protection the way to go and 2) Is there enough for a sockpuppet investigation? --NeilN talk to me 03:26, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

J.delanoy has handled the issue. Thanks J. --NeilN talk to me 04:37, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Copyright violations by an offsite party

When reviewing an external link to an article I was working on earlier this week, I discovered that the link in question contained text that I had written for the article earlier this year verbatim. When I posed my problem earlier in the week on the #wp-en IRC channel I was advised to send something off to Wikimedia Legal but the WMF's attorney informed me that they did not protect projects' copyrights. This is the second time I've had content that I've worked on to some extent taken wholesale by another website (I've done my best to contact the first one) but I am more wary about this second instance because it isn't some shitty fansite stealing text word-for-word but a multi-million dollar corporation. I am at a loss as to what to do.—Ryulong (琉竜) 15:25, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Start with the process outlined at Wikipedia:Mirrors_and_forks#Non-compliance_process, and use the Standard CC-BY-SA violation letter to initiate contact with the website. Unfortunately I think I'm right in saying that you're responsible for defending your own copyright (which kinda sucks, but there you go), so you're rather on your own - as the copyright holder, only you can give them the telling-off they deserve. Yunshui 15:29, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am not sure where to find the contact information for the website in question. They only have a support queue. I will attempt to send a message to support@their domain name.—Ryulong (琉竜) 15:38, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Would you mind sharing the link in question? Maybe others can find the relevant contact details. De728631 (talk) 15:44, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
http://www.funimation.comRyulong (琉竜) 15:49, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Address, phone and email: [105]. You're right, support@... does seem to be their only registered email.Yunshui 15:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • It'd be more helpful if you could post exactly what is alleged to have been taken. For those who know nothing of this, it'd like MGM or Pixar or Disney taking your work for their own purposes. Without more information to go on, I cannot really comment further. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 15:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Funimation blatantly copied the summary I had written in April for the first Ghost in the Shell: Arise installment which more or less exists in the exact same state as of the last time I checked the article. The only difference is that Funimation's version does not include the word "Set" before the phrase "In the year".—Ryulong (琉竜) 15:58, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You should tag the talk page with {{Backwardscopy}}. Flatscan (talk) 05:30, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't realize you were so worried about this, but there does appear to be merit to the argument. I used an old version from June after the announcement that they had acquired the rights.[106] Specifically this version.[107] As no previous cache is available at Archive.org, I did a duplication detector result.[108] With that being said, I'd contact Jackie Smith (Public relations manager) or possibly Joseph Nicholson (Marketing and Communications Executive). At the very least they might be able to direct you to the right person. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 16:10, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Here is a postal address. De728631 (talk) 17:54, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

They seem to have completely changed their description of the show now.—Ryulong (琉竜) 12:35, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This seems to have been resolved (well technically you could still pursue them for the earlier violation, but while I understand how you must feel, I don't think there's much point trying that) but for future reference you could try gpl-violations.org if you need to take it further. It's possible they will refuse since the site violated one of the GFDL or CC* rather than the GPL but they might be willing to offer help as it's still a free content and copyleft issue. You can also list them at Wikipedia:CC-BY-SA Compliance and Wikipedia:GFDL Compliance. * = I presume you wrote the material by yourself or with the assistance of other editors rather than taking it from a CC source, so it's completely dual licenced. In which case the site had to comply with at least one of those licences. Of course even if you partially took the content from a CC only source, you couldn't sue them for violating that licence. The CC only holder would need to do that. So even in that case it's still really a GFDL or CC issue from your POV. Nil Einne (talk) 15:35, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Concern about Jezebel1349

Reluctantly I must inform admins of the case of the fairly new account of Jezebel1349 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) who is currently in the middle of a 24 hour block. Shortly after being blocked, she put blatantly racial and sexual invective in reply to me on her talkpage, including thinly veiled threatening language ("I have "surprises" for you looser, just wait..."), although she did then remove that part ([109]). So obviously I am a little concerned. This is after she repeatedly blanked references based only on IDONTLIKEIT. Til Eulenspiegel /talk/ 00:08, 7 December 2013 (UTC) Currently she is scheduled to come off her block some time tomorrow. I'm not sure I want to find out what "surprises" she has in store for me at that time, what can I do? Thanks, Til Eulenspiegel /talk/ 00:27, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Block extended to 1 week with no talk page privs. If disruption continues after block release, please alert me or bring it back here to ANI. Toddst1 (talk) 01:06, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well the sudden rash of trouble did not die down at the same article Madai and there is currently an SPI for the above Jezebel1349 and User:Iranzamin-Iranzamin Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Iranzamin-Iranzamin that needs attention. Iranzamin-Iranzamin has a nearly identical habit of making false claims about my race on Talk:Madai which she perceives as "Indic-Pakistani-gypsy" for whatever bizarre reason: [110] Til Eulenspiegel /talk/ 20:13, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:MilesMoney edit-warring/personal attacks

In just the past two weeks, MilesMoney has been repeatedly warned about their behavior in what appears to be at least five different incidents: [111][112][113][114][115]

MilesMoney responded to the the most recent warning with the request "Go away and don't come back", so I'll respect that and ask for others to alert the user to the existence of this discussion. --HectorMoffet (talk) 09:05, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I have notified MilesMoney of this discussion. Nil Einne (talk) 09:25, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • If you are going to link to a diff involving me then I'd appreciate it if you could try to put it into context. For this one, you need to read the collapsed section here and probably also this on Bbb23's talk page. One difficulty that keeps raising its head is that MM routinely bans people from their talk page & often does so early in a discussion, making it difficult to resolve issues without escalating them to drama boards such as this - there is a chilling effect. I'll try to compile a list. - Sitush (talk) 14:50, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • It's his prerogative to ban people from his talk page, especially if they harangue him, as seems to be the case in the past few days. You're responsible for your own words, regardless of context. You don't hold the highground when you accuse others of the same type of behavior that you engage in. - MrX 15:06, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What kind of context would like to sugar coat this in? "Do you really think I give a damn abut your formal warning? I'll just carry on editing as I always have - the likes of you do not scare me: grow up." - MrX 15:18, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There's nothing wrong with Sitush's conduct. Saying a user can ban other users from their talk pages is superficially accurate, but if a user develops a pattern of such bans, it may be reasonable to infer that they are not collaborative. MM provokes and others push back. Understandable.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:21, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Fine. If that's the standard that were using, then there's nothing wrong with MilesMoney's conduct either. Others provoke and MilesMoney pushes back. - MrX 15:52, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict)(Comment from uninvolved editor) After looking at WP:EDR, I have found that there is no formal interaction ban between MM and Sitush, so MM is just being a big you-know-what. However, it would be appreciated if these two opened a case at WP:DR instead. Epicgenius (talk) 15:53, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think you mean WP:DRN, and that board is not for conduct disputes.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:03, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I did mean that, and I have corrected it accordingly. Epicgenius (talk) 16:31, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's a fair comment and I wish MilesMoney would refrain from banning editors from his talk page (including myself, BTW). My point is, there's enough trout to go around, and nothing here is actionable by an admin. - MrX 15:57, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: I personally would appreciate it if MilesMoney didn't make comments like this ("what you say literally makes no sense. It's not even clear enough to be wrong."). I have a thick skin so I don't know if it's a personal attack or not, but I do think it is not helpful to furthering discussion and might make many feel their contributions on the talk page are useless so they might as well stop editing there. Thanks. Carolmooredc (Talkie-Talkie) 14:55, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That diff isn't a personal attack ... it doesn't even border on uncivil - kinda like Mexico and Belgium. ES&L 15:00, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The correct country is Austria, and in that little world on Wikipedia, everything is uncivil, nothing makes any sense, and all the participants snipe at each other incessantly. We should topic-ban all of them; either that, or get very large, resilient ear plugs.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:15, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Is this a fishing expedition? The diff showing a warning from me is because of a series of reverts at BLP Joss Whedon concerning an uncited section. MilesMoney brought references and eventually got talk page consensus for including the material. This diff is part of a larger pattern showing that MilesMoney likes a scrap—he likes to revert, bully and argue—but the result in this case was better for the article and reader. Binksternet (talk) 15:38, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I think it's unfair to call this a "fishing expedition". Hector was concerned about what he perceived to be a pattern of behavior. He brought his concerns to MM and was told to go away, which only tends to confirm the pattern. Whether there's sufficient evidence to sanction MM is more complex, but I don't see this as a baseless report.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:50, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Note I haven't called for any particular form of action, I'm just 'reporting it up the chain of command'. MM seems to be having some trouble-- in just my own encounter, at one point, I think we had 6 different editors rejecting the controversial edit and MM was still warring on it. I tried to issue a very nice and sincere warning and got an extremely hostile response. My warning going unheeded, I thought I should drop a note here and let the experts sort it out. --HectorMoffet (talk) 16:00, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There is no "chain of command". Edit-warring goes to WP:AN/EW, long-term behaviour goes to WP:RFC/U, and content disputes go to WP:DRN. You only come to ANI if you're requesting a specific action: a block or topic ban ES&L 16:36, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I guess part of my job here is to defend Hector. Your procedural statement is a bit constrained and hypertechnical. Editors may come here if they want to report a problem that hasn't yet risen to the level of starting an RfC/U. An editor may come here if all they want is a warning to the reported user. An editor may come here because they think there's a problem meriting administrative attention but they're not sure what the appropriate sanction is, and maybe there is none. Now, if you want to say instead that you believe no administrative intervention is required, that's a different matter.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:46, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hector reinserted a BLP violation then templated Miles for removing Hector's violation even after Miles had clearly explained the issue on talk and had taken it to BLP. Hector, you should withdraw this complaint. SPECIFICO talk 16:24, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A strong talk page consensus held it was not a BLP violation. MM can disagree with that consensus, and that consensus can change, but edit warring against consensus is unacceptable behavior, and attacking me for holding him to that level of competence is doubly unacceptable. Specifico, you do your friend(non-friend?) a disservice when you condone his behavior-- he may well belief in his opinion, but it is not acceptable for him to act as though his opinion outweighs or negates the opinion of the rest of community. --HectorMoffet (talk) 16:38, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I consider it a Personal Attack for you to call MilesMoney my friend and you should strike that remark. SPECIFICO talk 16:41, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Done, sorry (and confused!) that you found that offensive, but clearly, you deserve the right to characterize your relationship or lack thereof however you wish. My apologies for apparently implying something you didn't want implied.HectorMoffet (talk) 16:45, 7 December 2013 (UTC) [reply]
Hector, please state exactly what was it that you were implying and please explain why you are confused that I would find it offensive? Thanks. SPECIFICO talk 16:52, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MilesMoney's use of the policy BLPCRIME here as grounds for removing part of a section heading doesn't make any sense. Maybe the part about lobbying needed to go, but that has nothing to do with the BLP, much less the subsection on BLPCRIME in policy. I suggest MilesMoney cease using fraudulent rationales in their edit summaries.--MONGO 16:43, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with you that the rationale makes no sense, but do you have to call it "fraudulent"?--Bbb23 (talk) 16:48, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I did have to call that fraudulent...and I could do without the snippy remark.--MONGO 02:11, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hehe, in case anyone is wondering, MONGO's rather belated response stems from this.--Bbb23 (talk) 02:18, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I was merely trying to save you some grief by not having that party drag you into a miserable time sapping waste of your time, but thats up to you, which as you put it yourself there, was complex. Most of your responses here at these noticeboards consist of critiquing other's comments rather than dealing with the issue at hand, which obfuscates solving the real problems, and undermines the purposes of the noticeboards...all it does is make others exasperated. I have yet to see you offer any solid remedy on the issue of MilesMoney, perhaps because you have none, when all one really need to is a little groundwork and the truth will be known if you know how to do it, and it doesn't need a checkuser.--MONGO 03:09, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@MONGO:, pray, don't keep us all in suspense ;) There have been various sock accusations levelled at MilesMoney at various times (as recently as this weekend). They've come to nothing at SPI. If you've done some groundwork that enlightens that situation or any other regarding MM - whether favourable to MM or not - then please do share it. Perhaps just say here that you've emailed admin X about it if you think that whatever you have is sensitive. I'd rather not waste more of my time preparing for a RfC/U if it isn't needed. - Sitush (talk) 13:33, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) This has gone on long enough & so I've started User:Sitush/summary. I hope to complete the talk page resume in the next few hours. I realise that some people may consider it to be an attack page & I'll accept it if the thing is deleted for that reason. It should certainly be deleted when the community has reached some sort of decision about the behavioural issues. - Sitush (talk) 16:51, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Pursuant to WP:ATTACK, it could be deleted ("keeping a "list of enemies" or "list of everything bad user:XXX did" on your user space is neither constructive nor appropriate"). However, pursuant to WP:UP#POLEMIC (which is not policy but is more specific), it is okay based on your purpose ("The compilation of factual evidence (diffs) in user subpages, for purposes such as preparing for a dispute resolution process, is permitted provided it will be used in a timely manner."). As an aside, although I have not reviewed the list, based on its length, I wonder if an RfC/U would be more appropriate. Entirely up to you (and any other editors), of course.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:52, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I suspect RfC/U is where this mess is going to end up because I'm not convinced that ANI will deal with it. Either way, it is not my intention to retain the thing for any longer than is strictly necessary and I am including favourable stuff (barnstars issued etc). That said, I'm not going to work on it exclusively - there'll soon be a huge backlog of poor stuff on the caste etc articles unless I do some maintenance there also. - Sitush (talk) 18:12, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's fine to assemble diffs in ones userspace regarding another editor's behavior so long as it is soon thereafter placed in a RfcU or with arbcom, afterwhich it can be deleted.--MONGO 18:08, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think it is worthwhile to amplify something from Binksternet's earlier comment: "... he likes to revert, bully and argue". This is a concise and well-stated encapsulation of the problem and moreover, when even Miles' supporters are saying this I think there is a consensus that his behavior is combative. Roccodrift (talk) 17:24, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It is but we need diffs, not encapsulations. - Sitush (talk) 17:36, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This appears to be another witch hunt. In all the diffs thus far presented (e.g., User:Carolmooredc's complaint about Miles' drawing attention to her inscrutable writing style -- a genuine problem, which makes it hard to collaborate with her on WP), no credible case has been made for any disciplinary action. So Sitush -- a guy who says "grow up", calls out people's "incompetence", and then has the gall to complain about other users making "personal" comments -- is now trying to rehash totally off-topic stuff from July, because he sees the ANI as an opportunity to punish Miles. Absolutely contemptible conduct. Close this thread and leave Miles alone. Steeletrap (talk) 20:49, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Don't you find it odd that there should be so many of these so-called witch hunt against the same person? Something must be wrong, surely, either with their actions or those of their accusers? And don't worry if you feel left out: your own actions will likely be raised in due course. - Sitush (talk) 21:12, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What I infer when I see a ton of witch-hunts against one editors is that there may be a bunch of people out to get him, whether it be that they disagree with him or otherwise. KonveyorBelt 21:30, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Which is why I said that there seems to be something wrong somewhere, not necessarily wrt one person. On the other hand, assuming that the "bunch of people" are not meatpuppets, consensus has its part to play in this. - Sitush (talk) 21:34, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not only is the phenomenon not "odd", but it's easily understood. There's a significant number of relatively long-time users who feel that, due to their seniority, they are entitled to bait excitable newcomers into behavior which can be used to denigrate and impugn the newbies. These elders, as would be expected, are those who have devoted and continue to devote a significant amount of time and attention to WP. Over time, they form relationships with other elders and with various Admins. Those who become Admins tend to be even-tempered and are in general disinclined to take strong action. Their role is largely confined to facilitation in uncontroversial matters and identifying and vetting consensus on talk and noticeboard threads. Because the WP elders are the only ones with enough site knowledge, time and interest to challenge or depose an Admin, the Admins have an understandable bias in favor of giving free rein to the elders. To a social scientist and libertarian such as myself this is easily understood. It's likely a stable situation, because the relatively junior editors who actually come here to work on content are unlikely to be willing to devote the time required to compile dossiers of diffs and recruit allies and navigate the political processes of this community. The result is that WP, which is commonly understood to be dedicated to and thrive on openness, actually operates as a rather closed and reactionary community. I'm not expressing any personal opinion or evaluation about this state of affairs, just observing one aspect of why it is neither "odd" nor "wrong". SPECIFICO talk 21:42, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Some generalized and, yes, personalized criticism of a large number of editors and admins doesn't seem to be a very appropriate response to a discussion of one editor's behavior. And being a libertarian means you have some respect for the contract/agreement you make when you join wikipedia, including rules on how to change policies you don't like. Criticizing alleged elites who actually have learned the rules and attempt to live by them because you have some problem with attempted enforcement of voluntary agreed upon rules, while giving no constructive suggestions, isn't particularly libertarian. Carolmooredc (Talkie-Talkie) 14:17, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The whole point is that the 'elites' are violating the 'voluntary contract' of the community, by prioritizing relationships and politics over sober enforcement of the rules. Your insinuation that he is not a good libertarian is a personal attack that should be removed from the article. (How would you like it if someone told you you're not a good feminist or anti-war activist?) Steeletrap (talk) 18:45, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think here by "personal attack" we're talking about the one defined and forbidden by Wikipedia policy, and such certainly isn't that. North8000 (talk) 13:50, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Here is another example of MilesMoney's interaction. Special:Contributions/65.102.177.223 had made 3 edits to Liberty University and posted 2 notices to MM's talk page, all on December 2. Next, starting on December 4, the IP edited 3 other articles (with 4 edits). On December 6, I posted an IP welcome message (not referencing any particular contribution.) MM's follow-up, 81 minutes later, lacks a certain amount of AGF and civility, but does not surprise me. – S. Rich (talk) 16:48, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Legionarius

Legionarius and IP 130.88.164.18 are acting like they own the article Arena Corinthians , and they are simply preventing me from editing, reverting all my edits. The article seemed a great advertisement when I started inserting "bad" data about the stadium, on the involvement of mafias, corruption and other notorious problems involving this stadium. Then this user and this IP, one of them reportedly Corinhtians supporter (as evidenced by this diff : https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arena_Corinthians&diff=584127037&oldid=584077211, where he says in Portuguese "MY world championship"), and a great chance that Legionarius also be supporter of Corinthians, started making total reversals of my issues, under the most absurd arguments possible : that my sources were not reliable (ridiculous, as they are excellent sources and very reliable) that it has nothing to do with the article (yes, it has!) while they are trying to block me in all possible ways. Not achieving success, departed to an unnecessary "Dispute resolution noticeboard", to try to intimidate me. Now both reverted again my editions and soon after, gone : Legionarius does not edit by the last the two days and the IP, 3 days. That is, they simply want to keep the article as if it were a gigantic unreal propaganda pro team they support, hiding important facts concerning the subject. I ask that both should be blocked from Wikipedia, or at least prevented from editing this article , since both been acting in the same format that single-purpose accounts: Legionatius only edit this article, specifically, since June 2013, and the IP (which seems to be the same person, or known, because he acts together Legionarius, and was blocked by block evasion here: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:130.88.164.18&diff=584602079&oldid=584550024) basically just edited this article also . I'm sick of this bias . Rauzaruku (talk) 11:11, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You forgot to mention that you're fresh off and WP:EW block on this article and just repeated the edit that you were blocked for, continuing the edit war. Toddst1 (talk) 14:36, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Dear Administrators. This is an unfortunate situation. First, I am not 130.88.164.18. [116]

When I rewrote the article and put it to GA this gentleman gave me a warning the article would never be stable and comparing the club to a murderer.[117] After some months he showed up adding several libelous additions from biased sources. Discussions have been underway. There are too many diffs to list. I will try to put a timeline here:

1. Article rewritten and put up to GA. Message from user:[118] . Highlights: demonstrably buying titles, connects with the Brazilian media mafia, it's like trying to highlight an article about a thief or a murderer.

2.Somebody put a rebuttal and he deleted it. [119] Summary: Corinthians fans opinions aren't relevant.

3. He makes changes to reflect his POV[120], followed by about 10 others. I say that it is not a good source, because it is biased. [121] He got into an edit war with user 130.88.164.18.

3. Other rebuttals:My "accusations" are not accusations, they are proven , documented and referenced facts . Try removing anything, and I call the administrators to block and ban you, You better stop lying about the source, and I do not invention texts. In the report, there are documented facts and personal statements of those involved. If you don't show interest in documenting the relevant facts to the articles, then you are a partial editor, and this article is not afford to be GA. And, in fact, you've been acting like a "single-purpose account" for a long time here. 5 years out of Wikipedia and you returned into account single-purpose format - an entire semester just editing this article. Impressively partial.

3. I contact him on his talk page. Not being successful, I put up a RfC[122], using the GA version as a base. As he ignores the RfC, I reverted it and asked repeatedly to put his comments on the RfC. That got me blocked.

4. His offer of consensus is If you want a consensus from me, do a section with "the offical Globo-CBF-Federal Government-Russian Mafia" version.[123]. I really cannot go there,as just there is no indication that this is true.

Rauzaruku has some problems with his English, what makes the conversation more difficult. i.e., he mistook disgusted for disgusting. Not criticizing; just saying that he may be taking statements the wrong way.

He historically has been showing this POV pushing behavior on other articles, like on Portuguese Language[124][125], Partido da Imprensa Golpista [126], discussing medal orders on articles, Rodrigo Constantino, Instituto Millenium(the last two with User: Al Lemos).

On the Portuguese Wikipedia, he was banned when using other nicks:

Dariusvista

CoalaBR and his puppets, more puppets, other puppets and Some more puppets.

As Rauzaruku he was blocked once for POV pushing and uncivility and now he is up again for blocking.

You can find plenty of uncivil comments and POV pushing on his history. His main pet peeves are Corinthians and Politics.

Is there and admin that is bot and admin here and on PT:wiki?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Legionarius (talk) 15:18, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This guy is a comedy. He is not discussing the article, just the people. His only goal is to block who edit his "sacred" article... I'm doing a hard work here in the swimming section for months, but it's so good to ignore all my contributions (more than 400 articles created, and more than 90% of my time evolving articles) and focus only in the moments there I'm fighting against vandals here.... extremely partial. I would like to know why you stopped 5 years to edit here, and suddenly, started to edit only in Arena Corinthians for 6 months, someone is paying you and stuff? Or you have more accounts? This is very strange. I'm waiting you discuss the article (you didn't nothing yet), and don't try to ban me all the time, trying to protect your giant Corinthians propaganda. Al Lemos is another partial editor, just like you, who wants to use Wikipedia to do political propaganda. This coward run from here to vandalize another wikis. You could follow this example. I want to see an administrator saying that my sources are not acceptable, not a wiki-lawyer trying to ban me. Oh, and I'm waiting you to do something more useful in your life, than to be 6 months using Wikipedia as your personal blog. Rauzaruku (talk) 17:47, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wow. To keep things short, I am the opposite of all the accusations you put. Regarding the content discussion, please read the talk page as it is very detailed there, a long text. Once an admin get a chance to look at this incident you raised and advises on the next steps, I will resume editing and communicating. Legionarius (talk) 23:39, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am unfamiliar with this dispute except for the fact that I closed the unsuccessful case that was filed at WP:DRN. However, I wanted to make involved parties aware that, unlike WP:DRN which is a forum designed exclusively for content disputes, this forum is designed to address behavioral problems in editors. So it is appropriate for editors here to discuss behavioral problems in a civil way, using diffs to support their allegations. Also, editors should be aware that if they come to this forum with unclean hands there is the possibility of the WP:Boomerang effect. Good luck to both of you.--KeithbobTalk 23:48, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rauzaruku also defaced the article on Fr:wiki, Es:wiki and on It:wiki.Legionarius (talk) 00:02, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You are so cool, man. Don't have nothing to do in your HUE HUE BR life, except to edit Wikipedia and your beloved team article, and watch my edits. Wow, amazing. Want a trophy by your life inutility? I'm still waiting you discuss the sources and the text, not myself. As well as you don't have arguments to do against the extreme notability and reliability of my sources, you keep trying to block me. Pathetic. You're hitting the water. When you stop to act as a single-purpose account, a fanatical supporter of Corinthians and a wiki-lawyer, call me. Why do not you try to edit other articles? Oh yeah, six months ago, someone must have paid you to use Wikipedia as pro-Corinthians propaganda blog and since then you just edit this article, I forgot it. Well, I don't need to do nothing, except to wait Legionarius grow up and write a section with the official version of the history, but he don't want to do it, so, I can't do nothing. If he try to erase it all again, I will revert this vandal again. And that's it to me, good night. Now I'll edit swimming articles again, I'll not lose more time with this. I suggest to filter Legionarius from editing this article, this will finish our problem. Rauzaruku (talk) 00:33, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I was going to block Rauzaruku for the above rants alone already (they are littered with personal attacks), but I threw in continued edit warring on the article--their preferred version contains at least one clear-cut BLP violation. Drmies (talk) 03:14, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Good block. If they don't learn from this, given their long history of disruption across numerous articles and numerous Wikis, and a few socks being thrown in as well, I'd support an indef. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 11:40, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rauzaruku is back reverting the articles on Fr:wiki, Es:wiki and on It:wiki.Legionarius (talk) 02:05, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bookspam

User:Dutchy85 has added "bookspam" to the lead paragraphs of dozens of articles. The book appears to be self-published. It's been out for four years, but has no reviews on Amazon. I haven't established a link between the account and the author, but I haven't much time this morning. There's a lot to revert, an I figured I'd run it by the group first in any case since this is the first time I've encountered "book spamming" to this degree. Rklawton (talk) 14:17, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Rklawton - the book is not self published it's from McFarland who are a very legitimate publishing house. It the book is a resource on AIP films and I am going through it. http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3309-4. I am not the author of the book I just have a copy of it. I am just a fan of AIP films and trying to increase the reference sources for AIP films on wikipedia.Dutchy85 (talk) 14:27, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm pretty sure we've already determined that McFarland is not "a very legitimate publishing house" in the way you're suggesting. It's barely a step away from POD. ES&L 14:31, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • EatsShootsAndLeaves, please tell me where we've determined that, to satisfy my Wikipedian and professional curiosity. I have some questions about McFarland, but I wouldn't put it as you just did, at least not yet. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 16:04, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Rklawton, I really think you should have discussed this with the user first; I'm not sure this as yet adds up to an incident that should be listed here. Now, a discussion on this topic is very welcome, of course, though this may not be the best venue. Anyway, I've looked at a couple of McFarland books and they're kind of hit and miss. I got one on my desk that I've cited here (in No Such Thing (film)) because I have faith in the particular book.

    Now, Dutchy's edits could be entirely valid; if there is no other reason in their edit history to think this might be spam we have to accept it. I've done this too, though not to this extent: you run into a useful book and start citing it all over the place. Drmies (talk) 16:13, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

    • I've not scrolled through Dutchy85's edits, but I have seen his or her additions of gross figures to numerous film article infoboxes, so this is not a single-purpose account. Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:50, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • Two other points: I cannot locate any discussion on WP:RSN about McFarland, specifically that they are "barely a step away from POD", so it would be good to have a pointer to such a discussion. Second, I note that Rklawton has nominated the article McFarland & Company, about the company, for deletion. Beyond My Ken (talk) 18:06, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
        • Thanks for that link, BMK. Drmies (talk) 02:53, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The book is held in over 200 libraries according to worldcat. I have not seen it, but I consider it porobably acceptable as a usable source, at least for factual material, The place for this discussion is the Reliable Sources noticeboard. DGG ( talk ) 22:05, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

If 200 libraries actually bought the book, I'd be impressed. The fact is, McFarland is an independent publisher. They accept for publishing whatever you're willing to pay them to assemble and publish. A book published by them is no more reliable than anything else self published. Now if we can find some indication of reliability, that would be different, but I'm not seeing any. Here on Wikipedia, if someone wants to claim a source is reliable, then the burden is on them to demonstrate it's reliable rather than the other way around. At any rate, given the volume of editing, I'm looking for several things - a general feeling for whether or not these edits should be revered, and a general idea of whether or not the account's editing privileges should be revoked. We've had enough Wiki-PR type nonsense already, and I'm not all that keen on seeing it continue. Rklawton (talk) 23:33, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There is a gulf of difference between an academic, specialty press and a vanity press! Coming out with statements such as "They accept for publishing whatever you're willing to pay them to assemble and publish. A book published by them is no more reliable than anything else self published" is plain wrong. You question the "reliability" of their works; try the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association. Their 2012 awards for Outstanding Reference Sources includes McFarland's The Polish American Encyclopedia[127]; in 2011 Off Broadway Musicals, 1910 – 2007: Casts, Credits, Songs, Critical Reception and Performance Data of More Than 1,800 Shows[128]; 2010 Broadway Plays and Musicals: Descriptions and Essential Facts[129]. Also in 2010, McFarland were picked for RUSA's Best Historical materials with The New Woman in Print and Pictures: An Annotated Bibliography[130]. In 2006 McFarland's The Titanic in Print and on Screen: An Annotated Guide to Books, Films, Television Shows, and Other Media was picked by RUSA for Best Bibliographies in History[131]. Sure, they publish niche works, but you are way off mark with this unwarranted criticism of McFarland's practices and credentials. Blackberry Sorbet (talkcontribs) 14:41, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Their website is quire explicit that they do not accept payment for publication. The idea that Dutchy's editing privileges should be revoked because you have a bug up your butt about McFarland is absurd and, if done, likely an abuse of your responsibilities as an admin. Take a look at the AfD you started, which is pretty much a snow keep at this point, for the community's take on your view of McFarland. Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:52, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rather than take action myself in this case, I put it up for discussion here. And that's fully appropriate. Your language and your tone, however, are not appropriate, and if it persists, you will find your own account posted here as the subject of a new discussion. Rklawton (talk) 01:37, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My tone is completely appropriate, especially considering what very much looks like a retaliatory WP:BATTLEGROUND AfD nomination, and especially considering you brought this issue here without doing the least bit of investigation into Dutchy's editing history. Instead you're making strong charges against an entirely innocent editor without evidence and throwing around threats of "revoking editing privilgees" and filing unwarranted AN/I reports because someone spoke frankly to you. I'm sure you enjoy shooting from the hip, but your administrative responsibilities call for more than that, which you have not fulfilled. Beyond My Ken (talk) 01:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Another user re-editing my talk page comments

User:Drmargi has repeatedly re-edited my comments in a talk page discussion. I pointed out that this is not allowed per talk page guidelines and that he/she does not have my permission to do this. She nonetheless continued.

ChakaKongLet's talk about it 18:20, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)Personal attacks should be removed, but Template:RPA is better than the text Drmagi used. Welcome to the world of WP:BOOMERANG. 2AwwsomeTell me where I screwed up.See where I screwed up. 18:26, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Ah! Didn't know about the template. Thank you! Corrected, and my edits stand. CK was asked several times to address the issue, not the editor, but refuses, with responses peppered with personal attacks. Consequently, I redacted them, per WP:NPOV which is within policy. --Drmargi (talk) 18:41, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
1. WP:NPOV is not relevant to redacting talk page comments.
2. The first two diffs show that Drmagi removed the comment "The article's self-appointed caretaker", claiming that this represented a personal attack. This is not a personal attack. See WP:NPA#WHATIS.
3. The third diff shows that Drmagi removed the comment "Grow up". The comment was uncivil. However, before we criticise ChakaKong for this, we should read WP:IDENTIFYUNCIVIL, which says that one form of incivility is "taunting or baiting: deliberately pushing others to the point of breaching civility even if not seeming to commit such a breach themselves." Drmargi's repeated unwarranted accusations that ChakaKong was making personal attacks, and deleting parts of ChakaKong's talk page posts are a good example of baiting as described in WP:IDENTIFYUNCIVIL.
Please could we consider a 6 hour block for Drmargi to give him/her time to reflect. If he/she continues his/her uncivil behaviour, the blocks should escalate.--Toddy1 (talk) 20:55, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Outside opinion: Looking at the provided diffs there is another way to interpret this. Drmargi being called a "self-proclaimed caretaker" can also be seen as an accusation of him having ownership issues, which could itself be seen as a personal attack. 90.193.35.112 (talk) 21:26, 7 December 2013 (UTC) 90.193.35.112 (talk) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. [reply]

If CK discusses the issue and behaves in a WP:CIVIL manner, CK doesn't have a problem. End of story. This had gone dormant two days ago, and it wasn't me who stirred it up again. He's been nothing but belligerent from the start, and I'm not prepared to tolerate his name calling and false accusations. They are personal attacks designed to bully me into the outcome he desires. Period. --Drmargi (talk) 03:27, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Persistent genre warring by Alcatrazzrapper

I'm not sure exactly where I should go for this. It seems Alcatrazzrapper is a WP:GWAR and WP:SPA which has done nothing but change genres on hip hop album articles without any discussion at all. I gave him a final warning on the 3rd, but he has not stopped. Perhaps a block is in order, but I will leave that decision up to an admin. Jinkinson talk to me 20:41, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • This and this are properly verified, so it seems to me they're following guidelines in at least those two edits. Drmies (talk) 02:50, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Not really. Both of those sources have "political rap" listed as a "style". Alcatrazzrapper put in "political hip-hop" which is surely not synonymous, and a genre is not the same as a style. Allmusic is a mediocre source at the best of times, and it's really only useful for a baseline listing of genres if no other meaningful journalism is available about the album. No one knows where they get their "genre" and "style" attributes—it could be some data entry monkey who's just copying metadata from the publisher. You can't tell any of this to your typical genre warrior, though, because they don't communicate or listen to arguments. They're just here to change genres on every album they can find. --Laser brain (talk) 17:05, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Front Page Image

Currently File:Uniform tiling 433-t0.png is on the "Today's Featured Article", but it might be a good idea to switch images. Reds and blues close together in images appear to "flash" (for lack of a better term) and might cause a seizure in someone who is sensitive to those colors. - NeutralhomerTalk • 00:51, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WP:NOT#CENSORED... or perhaps time to repeal that extremely problematic policy. DavidLeighEllis (talk) 17:54, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User: 78.156.109.166

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This IP address is being exclusively to troll at the WP:Help Desk and the various sections of the WP:Reference Desk.

Some of the Help Desk diffs follow: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

IP address has been blocked once. I did not look up the block entry. A longer block is needed for this troll. Robert McClenon (talk) 02:29, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Original block was for randomly adding the words "Michael Jackson" to articles (eg). I am not sure if the editor is a troll, but has had some difficulty understanding how to work on Wikipedia (to put it mildly). I support a longer block until the editor can understand complex text necessary to edit on the project. --TeaDrinker (talk) 03:27, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The editor's current focus of asking strange questions at the Help Desk and the Reference Desk and then restating the question so that the original answer was not an answer seems to be characteristic of a troll. At least one other editor at the Help Desk has said that we (the Help Desk regulars) are being trolled. Even if the editor is not a troll, he or she is not here to be constructive. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:49, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Why do the links not work for me? --78.156.109.166 (talk) 09:45, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not therapy.[135] Doc talk 10:16, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Obvious trolling, see e.g. Wikipedia:Help desk#Opinion questions in the Reference Desk. AndyTheGrump (talk) 15:55, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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user Bhutto gee

Looks like another one from the sock farm (User_talk:Ponyo/Archive_20#Possible_sock.2Fmeatpuppet_Zubin_Irani, User_talk:Ponyo/Archive_19#Block_of_Jasmine_Aladin)and Emir Jamshedparineetichopra (talk · contribs) is back, doing the same disruptive editing on same articles and adding same unreliable sources in WP:BLP articles for example [136], [137] and [138].--Jockzain (talk) 14:30, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sock and corresponding sleeper blocked.--Jezebel'sPonyobons mots 18:46, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion of Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela

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Could an admin possibly assist with a speedier speedy deletion of Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela to allow for the current article Death of Nelson Mandela to be moved to that title. I have updated the article to include information pertaining to the funeral with the aim of following the structure of other similar articles, e.g. Death and state funeral of Ronald Reagan. I only make a request here due to the large amount of traffic this page is and will receive as it gets closer to the funeral in addition to the fact that the redirect is no longer automatic due the the speedy deletion template I placed there. Thanks - Reallynca (talk) 23:12, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Tell me

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Why can I not have a Wikipedia page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Michael John Lewis (talkcontribs) 23:37, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Because you do not yet meet our guidelines for notability. GregJackP Boomer! 23:51, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Persistent creation of inappropriate articles

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Not blatant vandalism, but this blast of articles detailing game rules isn't encyclopedic. User has not gotten the hint after numerous warnings and a block. And I suspect the most recent set of articles has been copied from elsewhere, but can't find the source(s). JNW (talk) 01:05, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • I deleted their contributions. I don't know if they should be blocked indefinitely or not. The kids ate their dinner and shared their chocolate letter with me (Sinterklaas shipped them from the Netherlands), so I'm not really in a foul enough mood, maybe. But a block for incompetence, I wouldn't oppose. Drmies (talk) 01:22, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thank you, Drmies. I confess I am in a foul mood--the parents are ailing far away and I missed work to tend to my gal, who's quite ill just now. JNW (talk) 01:26, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • You got me in a really foul mood also, I felt like blocking someone who is not here to build an encyclopedia and I found one here ;). Blocked indefinitely, clearly warned and blocked before and didn't listen. No need in keeping him around making inappropriate game guides and blanking pages. Secret account 04:55, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Suspected Attempt at Outing [139]

Hello. Could someone please look into and/or advise on procedure/action concerning an incident of a suspected attempt at Outing [140] a user via a possibly Uncivil comment posted by Socialmedium on the Talk Page of the Institute for Learning Wikipedia Article. Here is the text in question;

"Joel, I suggest you, ahem, get a life.Socialmedium (talk) 01:53, 5 December 2013 (UTC)"[reply]

N.B. A previous comment by Socialmedium in the same Article began; "Dear anonymous contributor known as '82.38.143.36', "

Both comments can be found here [141] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.38.143.36 (talk) 22:48, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks LetsDoItRight (talk) 15:46, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I do suggest that an admin with a little time and some patience take a look at the article Institute for Learning and its talk page because it looks very much like some things are going on there. Specifically, User:Socialmedium appears to be an SPA, possibly with a COI, but almost certainly with a fixed POV, who is attempting ownership of the article. On the other side, I'd suggest the possibility of socking, both via IPs and throw-away accounts. The "outing" comment above also raises the possibility that this editing conflict is a real-world dispute that's moved on-Wiki. Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:35, 7 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There's clearly a dispute and some edit warring involving two named editors and some anonymous IP editors, none of whom seem to have other interests within Wikipedia. There's a long section on the "2011 membership fees dispute". I'm not sure what the dispute was about, or that anybody outside the organization cares about it. I'd suggest that if the parties involved don't stop fighting over it, someone should cut out most of that material and trim the article down. John Nagle (talk) 08:23, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am also sure that Socialmedium is not being WP:CIVIL. Epicgenius (talk) 18:39, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Kafziel abusing admin tools and overriding long established consensus

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Hello all. I would like to make an ANI report against Kafziel even though he has only responded to one warning message (so I presume he has only read one), because (1) it seems quite serious and may even constitute enough reason for a permanent desysopping and (2) reversion of his edits needs administrative attention anyway.

Kafziel has been making edits against consensus with articles at WP:AfC, the main issue being he deletes articles that he does not accept. The proper course of action based on wide consensus is to simply decline the article and allow the reviewee to read the comments on why the article was declined and allow them to improve the article and resubmit it. As I am not an administrator, I do not have access to the specific content in each article, but a list of articles that he has deleted can be found at Special:Log/Kafziel. Huon has also brought up four especially troublesome deletions at his talk page, namely first, A7 deletion outside of mainspace, second, inappropriate G13 deletion as it has been actively worked on in October, so that's only one or two months, not six, third, CSD of article he moved into mainspace just minutes before, and fourth, which Huon did not explain.

Kafziel then responded, citing that AfC is not policy and also IAR. This shows a fundamental misunderstanding on what consensus and WP:IAR mean. After that, User:Hasteur, User:SilkTork and I confronted him about his edits. User:Hasteur has also emailed ArbCom about this. This is his rationale behind doing his actions, but of course that is, again, against consensus and is detrimental to the AfC project, whose aims is to help a user create an article through feedback and guidance. If we need to resort to such measures to clear the backlog, we might as well not have AfC altogether. I also suspect that he has resorted to accepting every article to clear out the backlog before, but this post is getting lengthy and it's late at night for me so I'll probably add another post tomorrow if I can find evidence of that.

Ok, now for the administrative part: I request the recovery of all the articles that User:Kafziel has deleted inappropriately, possibly with an apology note to the writer's talk page.

Thanks and goodnight, I'll come back tomorrow. Darylgolden(talk) 13:47, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • AFC again, eh? Don't see much "feedback" whether the article is deleted or not. That being said, this is going a bit further beyond bounds than I've seen before. Is there a list of AFC entries which need to be undeleted? — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:58, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • While there is some degree of good intention in Kafziel's efforts in the AfC namespace, and Crisco makes a fair point, these actions are totally out of processes and ultimately make it harder for the limited number of Wikiproject AFC members who try to offer feedback and answer help requests. I would request Kafziel to stop unilaterally deleting AfC submissions (whether he moves them mainspace first or not...). If he does so, then I see no need for this AN/I thread to go any further. Bellerophon talk to me 15:20, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, let's just figure this out for a second - outright promotion and BLP violations would be subject to immediate speedy deletion when rejected, and sensibly, so would AFC's of articles that already exist. If I look at User:Kafziel's most recent deletions in the AFC space:

  1. Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/The Osseointegration Group of Australia (A10 - identical article already exists) ... appears to be a valid deletion
  2. Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Opsonin Pharma Limited (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion) ... valid CSD reasoning
  3. Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion) ... again, a valid CSD reasoning
  4. Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Daniel Ninivaggi (WP:CSD#A7) ... hmmm, perhaps no proper reason to delete
  5. Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/A1K9 (G13: Abandoned Article for creation – to retrieve it, see WP:REFUND/G13) ... again, valid deletion reason.

So, from those 5 ... can someone tell me what the problem is (other than #4)? ES&L 16:10, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It's still a bit unsettling that Kafziel would unilaterally interpret his role in a way that put him at loggerheads with editors at AfC. There is no way for regular editors to review speedy deletions. It's admirable that he would try to clear out the large backlog, but not by any means necessary. I don't blame users for being suspicious at an admin moving pages to the article space simply so he can speedy delete them under a rationale that applies only to the main space. If an ordinary user were to start moving pages and then request speedy deletion, I assume this would be considered disruptive editing. --Jprg1966 (talk) 16:26, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Kafziel's conduct is cavalier and out of process. The A category of speedy delete shouldn't be used on AFC articles. The G category, of course, can be used, although normally the creator should be given an opportunity to correct the problem, except perhaps in egregious circumstances. In any event, if he wants an AFC article deleted based on a valid criterion, he should tag it rather than delete it directly. His reliance on IAR appears to me to be a self-serving justification to do what he wants. He should take Silk Tork's advice and go work somewhere else.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:32, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
4 is a copyright violation of this, right action, wrong reason. AfCs are not immune to speedy deletion on blatant spam/copyright/BLP grounds, but it seems to me that the main issue here is whether it's correct to move to main space just to SD. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 16:34, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict)EatsShootsAndLeaves With respect, there's actually consensus approved ways to deal with your examples
  1. Decline as Exists, wait for G13 to become eligible, and then delete. A10 is not valid in the AfC project space.
  2. AfC pages are given a little more leeway in terms of the Advertising rationalle and as such this would have been beter served by an eventual G13 nomination
  3. Again, Advertising is given a more leeway.
  4. A7 is for article space, not the AfC project space.
  5. G13 perhaps, but there's already a systematic process going through and notifying creators and nominating for G13 so that there is an opportunity for review.
For these reasons, ES&L, the defense is shaky at best and outright wrong when considered by a normal editor. Hasteur (talk) 16:38, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (edit conflict) I'd say that using an "A" CSD criterion for something not in article space is a problem, no matter what else is going on. And that's ignoring that AfC is designed to be a place where failure and re-shaping of articles is allowed, which means that "nope this doesn't pass now, deleting" completely short-circuits the workflow. I'm very much sympathetic to the sense that AfC is filled with deletable crap, and to wondering why leave it all there instead of dealing with it, and I might even support a proposal that we start giving people less leash at AfC as far as things like advertisement articles, but the current process is set up to deliberately not be the "one chance and done" situation a user would be put in when creating an article in mainspace. That means not insta-deleting if an article isn't up to snuff.

    I'm also sympathetic to "Wikiprojects can't tell us what to do", and Kafziel's claim that since he's not a member of AfC, he's not bound by how its members do things, but in this case I would venture to say that "don't delete declined stuff unless it meets G10, G12 or G13" is not a wikiproject guideline; it's pretty much a universal one followed by any user who touches AfC from the reviewing end. I'm not a member of Wikiproject AfC (in fact, I tend to forget it exists), but I handle AfCs and I do it by accepting or declining submissions, not deleting them. Consensus among everyone I know of other than Kafziel who handles AfCs is that AfCs are deleted upon review only in circumstances where they contain BLP violations or copyvio. "I know what consensus is, and I know that people object to what I'm doing, but I don't feel like doing it according to consensus" isn't ignoring the rules, it's flouting them. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 16:38, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)Jimfbleak Even if it was a copyright violation the standard practice for AfC is to decline, mark as a copyright violation Template:AFC_submission/comments and if it's a bulk violation, then to blank the page. Deleting is straight up out of process especially when deleting for the wrong rationale. Hasteur (talk) 16:44, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Standard practice is therefore completely wrong. It is illegal to infringe copyright, and I don't think copyright owners would see AfC as a refuge from US law. FWIW, I just deleted Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/J. Sisters for copyright infringement and blatant spamming. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 16:49, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Copyright violation is not "illegal", it's a violation of the copyright holder's rights, and therefore a civil matter, which is a very different thing. Let's not get all hyperbolic here. Beyond My Ken (talk) 19:54, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Copyright infringement is, of course, a G category and can be used outside of article name space. However, it's not that big a deal if the page is blanked. We remove copyright infringment from existing articles without deleting them. We only use G12 when it's a new article and the entire article infringes. If it's done at AfC, the problem is still fixable, and, in any event, whether deleted or not copyright infringement still took place; you don't eliminate the original infringement by deleting it.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:55, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(e/c) I don't agree with applying any of the A criterion to AfC but not only is it absolutely wrong to not mark a blatant copyright violation (or attack page) for immediate deletion, but those are in the instructions for reviewers at AfC (though I should qualify that I was the one who edited the project to change the former wrong process of just blanking these, when I found that that was in the instructions [142]).--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 17:02, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree that an attack page should be deleted. There's no reasonable basis to think it's correctable. I still disagree with the copyright infringement issue as a lot of users don't understand the problem but could correct it if given a chance, but, at the same time, it doesn't bother me all that much if it is deleted.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:14, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Copyright violations and attack pages can and should be deleted in AfC space. That's not at issue here. I pointed out a couple of problematic deletions on Kafziel's talk page: The A7 deletion outside the mainspace mentioned above, a G13 deletion of a non-stale draft, another A7 Kafziel deleted minutes after moving it into the mainspace himself (he says moving it was a mistake and he reconsidered, but there are a bunch of others he treated in the same fashion: Brainz, Tyrolean Independent Film Festival, Lambloch. Several of those seem to be about notable topics and could be de-spamified with comparatively little effort, making Kafziel's G11 rationales dubious. I might accept A10 for AfC drafts if we already have a sufficiently similar article, but in many cases what would be needed is a histmerge, not deletion of a draft that actually predates the article (see for example [143] and The Osseointegration Group of Australia).
In summary, trying to clean up the AfC backlog is a laudable goal, but deleting everything not ready for the mainspace yet is not the way to do it. Huon (talk) 19:29, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, there have been thousands of articles accepted in Afc which started out being very promotional or having no references at all. Crisco 1492 says there isn't much guidance given, but the help is spread over many talk pages, at Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk, on the users' talk pages and on the talk pages of the reviewers (such as mine HERE. I do sometimes nominate duplicate articles for deletion, but only after checking that they don't hold a significant part of the mainspace article's history. The submissions are not in article space, and are all marked inside the submit template with NOINDEX, so the urgency to remove them is much lower (except in the case of attack pages or copyvios of course). If Afc submissions are to be treated the same as regular mainspace articles, then Afc might as well be shut down. I proposed this on a temporary basis recently as a measure to deal with the backlog, and the response was far from positive. —Anne Delong (talk) 21:45, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have deleted some AfC submissions as G11, and deleted some as duplicates (though I use G6 rather than A10). I know quite a few other admins who do so also, and I would not say there is a consensus never to use these criteria at AfC. (FWIW, I point out that one of the multiple defects of the AfC process is the lack of a good way of handling duplicates) However, the standards for both of these are much more liberal than for articles in mainspace, because they can be improved and are at AfC for improvement. I will delete an AfC that is an outright advertisement, or an so promotional that despite multiple submissions it appears it will never get fixed, but the criterion for articles in mainspace is merely not fixable by normal editing but requiring extensive rewriting. AfC is the place for such rewriting. With respect to the articles about, the tourism development G11 could conceivably be edited into acceptability, but the Opsonin one is something I might have deleted also. I will delete an afc that is an exact copy as A6, but not one which is merely substantially a duplicate, because it might be possible to merge some of the material. Of course the deletion as A7 is improper, and I would have considered it improper even as an article, because it makes a plausible claim to significance as CEO of a significant company.
I consider it acceptable to delete an occasional G13 out of the normal sequence, and many admins have done so, but only if it has been there considerably more than the minimal 6 months (the point which the routine backlog clearance process has reached is at about 14 months at the moment) . I will sometimes do this for something altogether hopeless. The article mentioned above was 7 months old, and is not utterly hopeless, though unlikely. DGG ( talk ) 21:58, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  1. @Fluffernutter I don't agree with "I'm not part of the WikiProject, therefore I don't follow their rules." It's like saying you're not part of Wikipedia, therefore you can do whatever you want with Wikipedia articles - this is not a valid excuse because even if you claim that you are not part of Wikipedia, you are editing its articles and therefore must still follow rules when doing so. Similarly, Kafziel may not be part of the AfC wikiproject, but he is editing pages under the AfC project, and since there is an established consensus with how to deal with such articles, he must follow consensus. Darylgolden(talk) 04:31, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Can we discuss about the articles that should be recovered? At present, I feel that this is the most urgent issue, as his actions have probably hurt a lot of newbies who may be worried about their articles being deleted and they may not know what to do. I would say recover every article deleted under the 'A' criteria, including pages which have been moved to mainspace before being deleted. Articles deleted under G11 that are promotional in tone but still contain substantial information should also be recovered. Darylgolden(talk) 04:31, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Are you sure you're replying to the right person, Darylgolden? I didn't say anything resembling the words you're saying I said; my point was in fact that "I'm not a member of Wikiproject:AfC" is not an excuse to not abide by community guidelines and consensus. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 04:39, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
In that case I apologise for misreading your comment, Fluffernutter. Darylgolden(talk) 04:43, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
To start with, since G13s are restored in response to a good-faith request if there is no other problem preventing it, I have restored Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/A1K9/ I am prepared to restore the others except Opsonin, but I have no objection if another admin wants to restore that one also, because if we disagree, it's not a valid speedy G11. For non-obvious cases, the procedure for deletion is to list the article for a discussion at MfD. We may work out something better when we have the drafts namespace implemented.Perhaps the admin who works most with these ( User:Kudpung ) will comment. DGG ( talk ) 05:24, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I wouldn't say I'm the admin who works most on these; perhaps one who has done the largest nubers of dG13 eletions but there are dozens of admins whose names we hardly ever come across who gnome away occasionally at the CSD cat doing perhaps there or four at a time, but it still happens very often that while I am reviewing one G13, by the time I reach for the delete button - or rescue it - someone else has already deleted it. My main concern is that it appears to me that if there are too many G13 in the the queue, some admins who know how to do it may simply be doing batch deletions without looking at any of them; creating a new backlog from an old one is counter productive. Due to the huge backlog, the vast majority of G13 are over a year old, so theoretically there should be no more qualms about deleting them than an expired PROD, after all, the creators have had long enough - and many of the creations have not even actually been submitted. I've rescued a tiny few but generally the vast majority of G13 would never be let into mainspace under any circumstances. When rejecting, we should never be bitey, but the myth that was put about by the Foundation in Haifa that most content creators began their Wiki careers as vandals was obviously wrong.
When the backlog is cleared, and all new creations in the backlog of articles the creators have never returned to are a maximum of only 6 months old, it will be time to pay even more attention to the drafts, but I will not be an editor who will dedicate time to repairing many of them for their lazy creators. Providing helpful friendly feedback so they can do it themselves, certainly, but otherwise my time is taken up with the repair of hundreds of new school articles that are far more worth saving than autobios of nn rappers or mixtape DJs, or blatant spam masquerading as articles.
What we do need are some coherent guidelines that ensure that all reviewers and deleting admins are singing from the same page, and in that respect, with the creation of a set of criteria of experience for reviewers, a draft namaspace, and some new ideas how it can be used, such as perhaps cloning a copy of the New Pages Feed/Curation Toolbare for use at AfC, everyones' lives, creators, reviewers, and admins, will be made much easier. It doesn't help however when some editors who work at AfC, whether they consider themselves part of the project or not, drive others away from the AfC project or even ultimately from Wikipedia. All they are doing is throwing the babies out with the bathwater. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 10:28, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
User:Kafziel has not responded to this thread yet, but I would like to state that I really will have no problem if he promises to cease all activities in the AfC project and not edit in that area again. The main point of me opening this thread was actually to bring attention to the edits that needs reversion but since it involves some degree of acting against consensus and admin abuse, I posted it here instead of at WP:AN. So my ideal conclusion is with User:Kafziel agreeing not to edit AfC articles and the reversion of his deletions. Darylgolden(talk) 12:42, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"...if he promises to cease all activities in the AfC project and not edit in that area again"...Seriously? AFC is one of the most backlogged areas of the project, and it's blatantly obvious that Kafziel is trying to move things forward with the best interests of the project at heart, but you want him 100% topic-banned from AFC? You could have suggested that perhaps he not personally delete anything, but NO...you want to kick him in the head instead? Way to undermine your argument. ES&L 12:58, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
At first, I'd be inclined to support a topic-ban of Kafziel from AFC. But then again, there is a really large backlog at AfC (which some admins and other editors have mentioned above), and there would be no problem if he left non-involved admins to delete the articles, rather than himself. Epicgenius (talk) 15:01, 9 December 2013 (UTC) The bottom line is, admins shouldn't use their administrative rights in disputes in which they are involved. Epicgenius (talk) 16:32, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Was there a dispute in progress when the pages were deleted? I thought that the dispute started afterwards. —Anne Delong (talk) 18:08, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Nope, no prior disputes. As I say below, I've just been working my way through Category:AfC pending submissions by age/4 weeks ago. I'm fairly sure I've never had any interactions with any of the article creators or prior edits to the pages themselves. I'm as uninvolved and unbiased as anyone else. I've moved far more articles into the article space than I've deleted. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 18:15, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment from Kafziel

I think some editors here should take a moment to re-read WP:IAR. It’s very, very short, and very, very clear. It doesn't say, "…unless you risk angering a Wikiproject." I see some people saying IAR doesn't apply because I’m not improving the encyclopedia. Says you. I've added dozens (maybe hundreds) of decent pages to the encyclopedia in the span of just a couple of days. That’s a damn sight more than most of the tin-pot dictators running around over there, rejecting articles for not having in-line citations or proper wiki formatting. It has become apparent (and this report would seem to confirm it) that AfC has gotten much too big for its britches. So let me be very clear: I don’t care how AfC likes to do things, and I don’t have to care. I don’t need anyone’s permission to move an article from AfC into the article namespace, or do any other damn thing I want. The same goes for any other editor. I also don’t have to consult with the Military History Wikiproject before I create a military article, or with the India Wikiproject before I create an article about India. If you think you own these pages just because they are part of your Wikiproject, you are very much mistaken.

AfC does not own the pages they create. I was willing to leave well enough alone, but now their mismanaged and disorganized bureaucracy has spilled over into the real encyclopedia, in the form of a proposed draft namespace. Supporters argue that the appallingly gigantic AfC backlog requires a new bureaucracy under which second-class editors can write second-class articles, and a new set of gatekeepers can prevent users from editing Wikipedia as was originally intended. So now the backlog has become everyone’s problem, and I’m helping take care of it.

I’m not “involved” in any of the articles I've moved or deleted. I’m working my way down the list in Category:AfC pending submissions by age/4 weeks ago. In the interest of not simply transforming the AfC backlog into the AfD backlog, I have speedied a few (a very few) of the articles I've come across. If I've made a mistake deleting something, undelete it. There are a number of simple procedures for that. Any admin is free to restore anything I've deleted; I don’t think I've done anything to stop anyone, or even argue against it. If you don’t like a deletion I made, ask someone else about it; there’s probably no point in asking me, because I give each article careful consideration before deleting it and will only very rarely reverse myself. By the same token, if articles I move into the article namespace are nominated for AfD, that’s okay by me, too.

Blatant spam is blatant spam, and it isn't protected just because it’s created under the auspices of AfC. We are not required to work patiently with spammers to help them find creative ways to game the system. I will not do that. But, again, if I make a mistake, go ahead and fix it. That's the whole point of a wiki.

TL;DR – If you disagree with a deletion I’ve made, restore it. If you want me to start obeying AfC’s little rules, forget it. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 16:43, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Kafziel, it sounds like your position is that you dislike the idea that underlies AfC's current workflow, that one's first try at an article needn't be the only one they're allowed, and that you're taking actions to correct what you see as an inherently deficient process by holding editors to the same standard they'd experience in mainspace. Would that be an accurate characterization of where you're coming from? If so, my concern is that you're knowingly defying a standing consensus (not just a "little rule" made by "tin-pot dictators", but an actual "this is how this thing is practiced by the people who do it" descriptive consensus) to make a point about the AfC process. IAR isn't a license to do exactly as one pleases on "any [...] damn thing I want", and it concerns me to hear you say that you feel you don't need anyone's permission to do anything. I suppose that's accurate in that you don't need any one person's permission, but the community functions on consensus, and you're as responsible as any other editor for not knowingly editing in contradiction of consensus. You don't need one person's permission, but you do need the community's.

I think you could make a good argument that "if at first you don't succeed, keep trying ad infinitum, no matter how unlikely your article is" isn't the way we should be doing AfC, and quite probably convince at least some of its participants to adjust the way things are done there. But I don't think that calling people names while declining to either follow or try to change consensus is the way to go, and the fact that that's your option of choice strikes me as unbecoming of an administrator in an era where much of the community is aready concerned about administrators doing as they please too often. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 17:24, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I’m not disrupting Wikipedia, I’m just ignoring AfC. The two are not one and the same. And make no mistake – this is not something I think I’m allowed to do because I’m an administrator; it’s something every editor is allowed to do because this is Wikipedia, the encyclopedia anyone can edit. I’m not moving articles out of AfC as soon as they’re created, like a crazy person; I’m moving articles that have been languishing there for weeks and weeks. AfC is rife with abuse, and the talk pages archives are full of users complaining that articles are being held back (or outright rejected) by self-appointed gate keepers who won’t pass articles until they’re practically ready for Featured status. Many editors aren't even aware that they are allowed to move their own articles out, or bypass the AfC process altogether, and I've had lots of “thank you” notes from people who had been waiting and waiting for someone to show up and do something. There’s a very simple solution for anyone who doesn't like how I do it: Stop posting here and start processing the backlog. Get it done. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 17:54, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Kafziel, it is not as simple for us to restore your deletions as you suggest. Non-admins don't have access to page histories and don't have a log of the pages you've deleted. You have an information and technical advantage over other users when deleting pages, and it's concerning to me that you're not attempting to bridge that gap by trying to make your decision-making more transparent. The admin tools are not designed to make life more difficult for other good-faith editors. --Jprg1966 (talk) 18:51, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Kafziel, if you had said that you made a lapse in judgement, and you wouldn't violate community consensus again; I, and I believe most of the community, would be able to forgive your actions. But this continued position of I'm right and the community consensus is wrong is at best juvenile, and at worst, worthy of a desysopping. -- Ross HillTalkNeed Help? • 17:54, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You're welcome to give it a shot. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 17:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You do realize that a petition was made to ArbCom asking for an emergency Desysop for your blatand disregard of policy, guidelines, and established consensus. That you're willing to hack through the article nursery with a dull machete is indication enough that it is time to forcably take the keys away as you're so far in the deep end of the "Consensus of One" that it is preventative of future damage. SilkTork can we agree that the messages of 17:54 and 17:57 constitute a threat to continue to disrupt and damage the project? Hasteur (talk) 18:13, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Listen, man: I have plenty of experience at AN/I – on both sides – so I know it’s usually a matter of one editor/group of editors thinking another editor/group of editors should kowtow and beg forgiveness. I don’t do that. You can rage all you want, and it’s simply never going to happen. Not because I’m always right, but because this is a wiki so if I’m wrong, just fix it and move on. I’ve fixed countless mistakes made by others over the years, and I don’t demand reparations from them. If you think you’re going to have my adminship revoked for creating articles against your will, or for making the occasional deletion error (and not arguing about them or wheel warring over them) then you’ve got another think coming. And if you think I'm going to be blocked or desysopped for some "emergency" measure, when I haven't deleted a single article in more than two weeks, I think you are also very much mistaken. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 18:18, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hello, Kafziel. At your suggestion, I read the WP:IAR page. It refers to improving the encyclopedia - a goal we all share. I am puzzled, though, over how deleting articles that aren't in the encyclopedia, and won't be unless the policy problems are removed, causes any improvement to the encyclopedia. On the contrary, since most Afc submissions are made by new editors, if the pages are just deleted instead of the editors being given advice and the articles improved, those editors will likely give up and not edit again, and Wikipedia will be missing any contributions that they might have made. I have interacted with many of these new editors, and even some whose articles couldn't pass notability, and were eventually deleted, have gone on to create other acceptable articles because they were drawn into the community and came to espouse its values. —Anne Delong (talk) 18:40, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Well, I guess the disconnect is that I see everything on Wikipedia as "in the encyclopedia" and you don't. I'm not sure what else it would be considered; free web hosting? I admit I don't know an awful lot about technical things like indexing or whatnot, but I know if you Google a company, its spammy AfC page will be among the results. So, yes, I do think not letting spammers squat at AfC improves the encyclopedia. As does deleting obvious word-for-word duplicates and nonsense. If we're worried about losing users because they're discouraged, then, again: Go process the backlog. Because I can tell you right now, just as many users are quitting Wikipedia because their articles are sitting in limbo for months on end. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 19:06, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • My concern would be that although pushing articles into article space without giving the submitter the opportunity to fully improve it before publication seems like a way to beat the backlog, it really is relying on a handful of users through the AfD process to do the required research to determine if a page is worth keeping or not, and this probably requires a lot more net effort than allowing the AfC process to coach submitters through improving their own articles to the point no one would reasonably consider nominating them for deletion. AfD isn't at all a zero effort process, and surely AfC was created to reduce the demand on that and page patrol in the first place - that doesn't seem like reducing backlog, only shifting it to somewhere else. To hastily push them into article space to 'sink or swim... out of limbo' is surely undermining the AfC efforts. --nonsense ferret 19:31, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • A valid concern, except that the vast majority of the articles in the backlog need neither AfD nor AfC. Most are perfectly fine, and just being held back so reviewers can feel important. Wikipedia was created through open, worldwide collaboration. If we just move them out and let the community participate, instead of sweeping them under the rug, almost none of them need any procedural review at all. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 19:43, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
To say that people review articles at AfC to 'feel important' seems not to particularly assume good faith, and fails to recognise the great benefits to the encyclopedia as a whole of the work done by the reviewers. I'm afraid my experience of looking at a large number of such submissions does not support your suggestion that the vast majority of them are ready for article space. On the contrary, very few new editors understand what a reliable source is, nor understand the importance of citations for BLPs. Also, as an additional point in not using the tools provided for accepting articles at AfC, you don't get the benefit of talkpages being automatically created and WP template being added for new articles etc which will surely reduce the effort for everyone. --nonsenseferret 20:00, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
AfC was created because IP users can’t create articles, and new users might not know how. That's all. Anything else – asking for in-line citations, improving leads, establishing notability, etc – can and should be handled in the article space. I've seen countless articles being held back for things like “this is a good start, but I’d like to see more detail about X”. That’s nonsense. That’s an editor who has spent too long on AfC and has an inflated sense of authority.
It's not up to anyone to decide when an article is "ready" for article space. If it’s a coherent sentence or two that is verifiable and makes some kind of claim of importance, then it’s ready to go. Send it. Wikipedia articles require neither in-line citations, nor proper formatting, nor proper categories, nor any particular amount of content. Aside from certain special cases such as BLP, they don’t even require sources at all to begin with. And they don’t have to have talk pages, and they certainly don’t have to have talk pages with wikiproject banners on them. None of those things are requirements. If you’re a member of AfC, I can see why you might think they are. But as a member of Wikipedia, I can assure you that they are not. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 20:30, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This raises an important point: what should be the criteria for accepting articles. I agree with Kafziel that the criterion is not GA. But I also think it should not be as low as the ability to just pass speedy. I think the accepted standard is in the middle: the ability to have a reasonable chance of passing AfD. In particular, I think an article should establish notability before it passes, or at least have a reasonable try at it. I think an article should have key controversial matters properly referenced, though not necessarily in any particular format. I think an article should be readable--not optimal, but with enough organization that the immediate response won't be to find some way to delete it. It should have the key external links, but not so many that it will lead to a suspicion of promotionalism. Not to be certain of passing AfD --experience has shown that it is almost impossible to predict that anything will certainly pass AfD. an article coming out of AfC should be good enough to stay in WP, and be improved further. Looking at declined AfCs , a great many of them are declined for not following the details of WP style, or even the details of what the individual reviewer thinks is the sort of reference style they personally prefer. We do need to have someway of encouraging people to make better articles once they go about it, and it can be useful for an experienced reviewer to explain what to do further. But if we hold up articles for this, we will never get them at all. What's needed isa way to encourage beginners to keep going, and that has proven very difficult. I have no real positive suggestions here--just to eliminate the negative factors, and high among the negative factors is people giving discouragement to new editors.
the purpose of AfC ist ot just to let ip's make articles. It's to let people with a COI make articles= drafts, and it's also for anyone who is inesperienced enough that they feel they need guidance. What we must do in return, is provide the proper guidance. DGG ( talk ) 20:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
For what its worth, I totally agree with these points DGG. I think in the past a minority of less experienced AfC reviewers have really gone too far placing silly requirements in the way of reasonable first draft articles, but this doesn't mean that establishing a basic case for notability isn't a very useful function. One of the difficulties in being a reviewer is that sometimes without some further research it is pretty difficult to make a call on whether there may or may not be a case for notability, this is often the case with NACADEMIC and similar technical guidelines. After an iteration or two of review you can end up with an article full of somewhat dubious references, where it is still difficult to see a prima facie case. It is these articles with a few references that often end up staying on the backlog for a while because people can see they are not 'easy' reviews. I think they are not easy for good reason, and throwing those all into article space is not really helping - a few of them are real gems which are a delight to find, but some are just COI ridden lumps of poop bundled up in blog coverage and press release. It is the wheat and the chaff. --nonsenseferret 22:22, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree. But we seem to disagree on who should be relied upon to separate the two. The entire Wikipedia community (which is, by definition, the whole world) or a tiny subset of self-appointed AfC gatekeepers? I say the former. And every Wikipedia policy and guideline, from WP:BOLD to WP:OWN, agrees with me. These articles are not AfC's to administer. They belong to Wikipedia, for better or worse. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 23:40, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Looking forward

I don't see a need immediately to "topic-ban" Kafziel from AfC. As I said before, his desire to clear the AfC backlog can be of great use to the project. What concerns me is his total lack of interest in working with the ordinary editors who frequent this area to develop a common understanding of how he should do his work. IAR is a policy guideline, but consensus is "Wikipedia's fundamental model for editorial decision-making." Would it be so horrible, Kafziel, to work with WikiProject AfC editors to develop shared rules for speedy deletions? It's the only reasonable solution that springs to mind here. --Jprg1966 (talk) 18:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Any user can view all my logs (including deleted pages) here. It's all very transparent. I can understand that it's a bit more of a hassle for you to review or undelete an article, because you have to ask someone else do it for you. But that's the same as any editor who wanted to restore any other real article I've speedy deleted over the years; why would AfC get special consideration? There are several admins working on AfC. I'm sure they can help if need be. Since anyone can approve and move a page, the admin tools aren't needed for much besides deleting and restoring articles.
If little old me can empty out a category of past-due articles in just a day, why can’t an entire wikiproject do the same? This needn't even be an issue, if people were less concerned with nit-picking and more concerned with improving the encyclopedia. Many hands make light work. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 19:49, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • The only way to clean out articles that fast is to do it by paying no attention to them. Except for a few special cases, the ordinary run of AfCs needs screening. The point of being an admin it to think about what one is doing, not to imitate a bot. Now, I do not think Kafziel is necessarily the worst in this respect of the people who are looking at old AfCs, and I have despaired at convincing some that 5% of 50,000 is a number work saving. However, everybody else who does it, when they do go slow enough to think about it, use correct criteria. The reason the AfCs have accumulated is that the A criteria do not apply; this is not just informal consensus, but a basic part of the deletion guideline that the A criteria are limited to articles. I would expect a affirmation from Kafziel that he intends to abide by this. That he offers to correct any mistakes people call to his attention is good, but only as a supplement to limiting oneself --as we all do-- to deleting only the ones that fall under the guidelines in the first place. This isn't a special restriction: any admin who does not follow the guidelines in a particular area should work elsewhere. DGG ( talk ) 20:31, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, I’d love to have the luxury of being more careful, but look where that has gotten us. Whatever the previous consensus may have been, it isn't working. And if process isn't working, then I ignore it. That's what IAR means.
My point is that if more than just one person were reviewing them, there would be plenty of time to look at them with all the care that AfC would like. It’s a question of man-hours, and with each extra set of hands and eyes, the work is divided up into smaller parts, and more time is freed up for careful scrutiny. One editor can process 130 articles in eight hours, or 130 editors can take eight hours to process one article each. Either way, it needs to get done. If AfC wants to handle it, I wouldn't have to. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 20:53, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
So form a new consensus instead of writing your own rules and rejecting outside input. That's all people here want, I think. --Jprg1966(talk) 21:22, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I already have consensus behind me. The editing policy says, "Improve pages wherever you can, and do not worry about leaving them imperfect." I'm doing that. IAR, also policy, says, "If a rule prevents you from improving or maintaining Wikipedia, ignore it." I am. Those pages have consensus, and they trump whatever else may have been decided by some vote at a wikiproject. Besides, discussion is not the only way to build or change consensus; it can also be done through active editing. In this case, there's really nothing to discuss (and the people who started this report aren't actually interested in discussing anything anyway). If anyone has a problem with any deletions I make, they’re welcome to restore them. If you think an article I promoted wasn't ready for the article space, get to work improving it. But I outright reject the notion that I (or any other editors) have to follow the same reviewing procedures that have resulted in tens of thousands of backlogged articles. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 21:48, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I haven't seen people complain about the articles you move into the mainspace; it's the deletions that are problematic. Do you really want to claim you're "helping users avoid abuse at the hands of AfC" by deleting every imperfect draft you come about? I would agree the author of the OrderUp draft you deleted felt abused, but not by AfC. If you think the stale drafts are a backlog that requires work, why not work on that instead of deleting non-abandoned drafts? We have a valid speedy deletion criterion for old drafts, and you might even rescue some that had been declined in error; that would go some way towards proving your point about overly critical AfC reviewers (and yes, I'm sure some drafts were declined in error). However, I'd prefer not having to patrol your deletion log to undelete lots of dubious "G11" cases. Huon (talk) 22:19, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not "deleting every imperfect draft" - that's absolute nonsense. I've moved tons of drafts into the article space, and none of them are perfect. That's the point. The entire Wikipedia community should be working on them. (But yeah, if I see blatant spam, I kill it. No apologies.) And no thanks, I'm not interested in slogging through the G13 crap - AfC made that bed, and now they can lie in it. But at least by working in the 4-week-old category, I can prevent more articles (whose creators may actually still be around and hoping to move forward) from being lost in that black hole of expired drafts. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 22:45, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

On the admin side, this seems to boil down to a few questionable speedy-deletion calls then. Doesn't seem to warrant any sanctions in my opinion. Most of Kafziel's points are pretty valid criticisms of AfC. The policy consensus gap seems to be between "more than likely able to survive if challenged at AfD", which is most reviewer's criterion, and "able to survive speedy deletion" which seems to be what Kafziel is advocating. The adoption of the latter criterion would definitely reduce our backlog, both of pending and of rejected articles. A thread like this is probably not a good place to decide on a new general consensus criterion for AfC reviewing though. Gigs (talk) 22:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It seems like Kafziel is addressing a problem (a huge backlog) and editors who regularly work at AfC are upset by his approach and manner of getting work done. But he is solving a problem in a process that seems to be stuck. Is there any chance that the RfC regulars could refresh their attitude of what is required to move an article into mainspace and offer some decisive opinion to new editors so articles aren't languishing for months without being resolved? I mean at some point, if an article is unpromising, I'm sure the creator will get discouraged and give up rather than keep revising and some verdict can be rendered on these abandoned articles. Liz Read! Talk! 00:38, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I strongly disagree that deleting drafts that could easily be improved counts as "getting work done" or "solving a problem". If the community had wanted non-accepted drafts to be deleted immediately, it wouldn't have built the six-month delay into G13. Kafziel by now has stated that he actually isn't interested in working on the backlog of 40k abandoned drafts he complained about. He also is not interested in helping editors improve drafts, or even just giving them an opportunity to improve a draft - if it can't survive in the mainspace right now, it gets deleted. That makes his supposed concern for editors who "may actually still be around and hoping to move forward" ring hollow. Huon (talk) 01:12, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I actually don't know who built in that six-month delay. It just kind of appeared one day, as far as I can tell. It certainly wasn't voted on by the community. If there was some kind of consensus for it, I suppose it must be somewhere in the AfC archives. But trust me: You don't want me working on those 40,000 articles. Unless you want to come back next week and discuss my 40,000 recent deletions.
Instead, I'd rather work on the articles that do have some merit, and whose creators are still willing to work on them. Many of those editors have thanked me for bypassing the ridiculous roadblocks of AfC editors and moving their articles into the main namespace (which, of course, they could have done themselves - which is AfC's dirty little secret). Working on those articles does contribute to lessening the backlog, by not letting them get into it in the first place. Articles have four weeks to be brought up to speed; that is plenty sufficient. After that, you can get it done, or you can watch me do it. I don't much care which. I'm here to write an encyclopedia, not play bureaucrat. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 01:34, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Kafziel, if you're going to work in a space, it's expected that you're going to know the procedures and policies that are in effect for that space. [144] [145] [146] [147]

[148] [149] are just a small sampling of fairly recent discussion about AfC speedies. If you want to write an encyclopedia you don't need admin bits for that. If you're going to continue to abuse newbie editors, abuse the good will of the community, and continue to be a "I'm right and the community consensus is wrong" iconoclast, your admin bits are in danger. Arbitrators (SilkTorkNewyorkbradAGKCarcharothCourcellesRisker) I reiterate my assertion that we have an admin off the reservation that is threatening further disruption in the face of requests for an explanation, furhter disruption against an established consensus, and a editor who believes that they know better over multiple editors and administrators in good standing. Hasteur (talk) 03:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not saying I'm right and the community consensus is wrong. I'm saying I'm right, and whatever little consensus you all might have dreamed up at AfC is wrong. The community's consensus created things like WP:BOLD, WP:OWN, WP:EDIT, and WP:IAR. So while I might make mistakes from time to time, I am well within policy to work on any page I want. If it's an article, I will put it in the article space. If it's blatant spam, I will delete it. Just because AfC decided to set up their own little magical fairy-tale land where they host spam articles on talk pages, that doesn't mean none of the other kids can play with your toys. You do not own them. You do not have the right to tell people not to be bold. You do not have the right to tell others they're not allowed to work on something. So you can go ahead and call all the arbitrators you want, and rage and shake your fists, and I will never agree to do anything differently. Sorry to break it to you, but the ArbCom isn't your little pit bull. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 03:31, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
With all due respect, your position has drifted from a "I will do necessary cleanups in AfC despite its normal policy" to what is now sounding to *this* uninvolved admin as somethink akin to "F U all, I'll delete what I want", and what appears to be a claim that you will now delete against multiple people giving you feedback that you're going too far and too fast; this is almost a textbook description of disrupting Wikipedia to prove a point.
I understand this situation and criticism are not to your liking, but I was neutral to vaguely supportive of where you were when this started, and now am wondering about whether I should be starting a topic ban proposal here, and worrying if you're going to go off and do something that I or another uninvolved admin would have to warn, final warn, or block you over while that was going on.
TLDR: Turn back, dude... You're going the wrong way. Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 04:29, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is what I'm trying to say. Most editors here would rather not drag this to ArbCom or anything like that. We're just trying to create a harmonious editing process that takes into account numerous valid concerns. Kafziel's attitude has been combative, dismissive, and uneager to see others' point of view. "I will never agree to do anything differently" almost dares us to try the sanctions route, which would be a regrettable course to have to go. I really don't think an off-thread attempt by interested editors (including Kafziel) to form some common understanding of deletion behavior is unreasonable at all. There is nothing so urgent about the AfC backlog and so uncontroversial about Kafziel's edits that we ought to chuck every conventional dispute resolution process out the window. --Jprg1966 (talk) 04:45, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And what, exactly, would you block me for? I didn't say "F U all, I'll delete what I want" - you said that. What you think you hear is none of my concern. What I did say is much closer to "F some of U, I'll delete spam wherever I see it." And you're goddamn right I will. You guys seem to think this is my first time at AN/I. Or that I'm going to start quivering in fear over threats about the ArbCom. So you go ahead and do what you want as far as topic ban proposals - I'm 100% covered by policy. Not AfC guidelines that somebody made up... actual policy. The big ones. The pillars of Wikipedia. So maybe you should take a better look at what I've actually been doing, and not just what you think you see here, before you make a fool of yourself. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 04:55, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Policy is not a shield under which you get to disrupt the encyclopedia project or community. The number of admins who hit burnout looking like this, threw a finger to the community and then were out, is substantial. This is not my first ANI either, by nearly a decade. I am not saying "I might have to block you" because that's desirable. You're sounding like you're about to go disrupt the encyclopedia, and saying you will. I am reminding you that any admin will block editors - or admins - who intentionally and loudly set out to disrupt.
This is not "their project can ignore wider policy and standards". But nobody can throw a finger to large sets of the community, Kafziel. It's entirely against the premise of working collaboratively and collegially with everyone else here who wants to build an encyclopedia. Is that that hard to understand?
Again: Turn back. The degree to which you're now claiming IAR covers you will get you warned, blocked, topic-banned, etc. Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 05:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
On the contrary, I want to work with everyone on Wikipedia, not just the little clique at AfC. That's why I'm moving articles out of AfC and into the article space. I'm not required to collaborate with everyone, especially those who don't want to collaborate with me. But if a rule prevents me from improving the encyclopedia, like silly rules about posting wikiproject banners on talk pages, then I will ignore them. As Gigs and Liz point out above, this is basically a bunch of people completely losing their shit over a few mistakes from a couple of weeks ago. If I were you, I wouldn't be in quite such a rush to join the lynch mob. But if you want to start a request, you go right ahead. Stop talking about it and do it. KafzielComplaint Department: Please take a number 05:09, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
When it was a few mistakes a couple of weeks ago, I was not interested in commenting. It's your recent threats - and I use that word carefully and deliberately - which caused me to respond here.
What you are saying you are going to do now is very different in character and nature from a few mistakes a couple of weeks ago. You are more or less proudly saying you're going to disrupt things. I'm not going to preemptively do anything to you, but I really sincerely hope you're just using colorful language in frustration, and not serious about expanding your activity. Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 05:16, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What's all this business about threats, and expanding my activity, and proudly disrupting things? I haven't said anything of the sort. I will continue doing exactly what I have been doing at AfC: Moving old articles without using the tool, approving articles without giving anyone feedback, and deleting articles that are spam or attack pages. As far as I can see, looking back over alllll this discussion, nobody has said anything that would make me think I've done anything wrong. AfC users are mad that I won't follow their little rules, but I'm not beholden to them. They don't own those articles. So I will continue to operate as I have been, and when you feel like it warrants action, you go ahead and do it. Until then, I think I'm done here. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 05:28, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • So, Kafziel, if you honestly have the best goals of the project at heart, you will continue your work at AFC except that if you find draft articles that you believe need to be deleted, you will blank them (using the review tool) and then tag them for speedy deletion by someone else. Pretty simple, and you get to keep merrily helping with the overworked AFC holding pen (I did about 20 yesterday myself). Everyone wins if you do that voluntarily (hint, hint) ES&L 12:15, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • No, I will not do that. Administrators are allowed to speedy inappropriate articles on sight, and I will continue to do so. I am not going to transfer the AfC backlog to the CSD backlog. I will continue operating just exactly as I have been. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 13:10, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You might want to rephrase that last assertion. The way you have been operating is the cause of this thread in which regular editors, volunteers from the AfC project, Administrators, and Arbitrators have all told you that your actions are problematic. It would be best for you to refactor, otherwise your statement can only be taken as a threat to further damage and disrupt Wikipedia and would therefore be subject to the rules regarding blocking and desysopping. Hasteur (talk) 13:49, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Administrators are allowed to speedy inappropriate articles on sight" ... "I will continue operating just exactly as I have been." ... and that is about the biggest way you could bite the newbies imaginable, especially if your opinion of "inappropriate" ends up being different to somebody else's. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 14:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is exactly why I don’t pay much attention to AN/I. As I said earlier, it’s all about people demanding that other people bow and scrape and beg for mercy. That’s not going to happen here. We’re not talking about a compromise – we’re talking about a few angry wikiproject members telling an administrator what he is or is not allowed to do. Telling me it will go so much easier for me if I’ll just submit to the will of the church. Well, I don’t. I’m working on the encyclopedia. I am allowed to delete spam when I see it. All admins should do the same. If I make an occasional mistake (or even if it’s not a mistake, and you just happen to disagree) then other admins can undelete the pages as they see fit. Or you can talk to me, and I might do it myself. That’s how this all works. But if you think you’re going to do sanction me, tell me where I can work and what tools I can use to work there, then it’s going to take a damn sight more than an AN/I report. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 14:55, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

If you aren't paying much attention to AN/I, why are you making so many edits to it? The real way you don't pay much attention is to take it off your watchlist and edit articles! Our conversation is now done here, I believe. Ritchie333(talk)(cont) 15:04, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I did. I went to bed, slept the sleep of the just, and woke up to find that someone still thinks they can tell me what I can and cannot do. It wouldn't have been fair to ignore that, and give tacit approval of sanctions against an administrator without process. So again, I just said no. And I will continue to say no. ArbCom hasn't responded because they know I'm right. (No doubt they'd prefer I were more tactful, but just because I'm a self-righteous prick doesn't make me wrong.) So if you want to walk away, do so. If you want to rage some more, do that. But nobody is going to tell me I'm not allowed to delete spam or move articles. Not you, not Hasteur, nobody. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 15:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to indef block Kafziel

Since Kafziel has asserted loudly he will continue to do things that other longstanding editors view as disruptive, perhaps it is time for some stronger action to protect the encyclopedia. Your thoughts, please. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 14:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support (as if it was in question) As the user is also an admin, therefore it is appropriate to also add the desysop as I have no confidence in them respecting the block and using the admin bits to continue disruption. I have petitioned ArbCom to strip Kafziel of their admin bits for threats of clear disruption and harm to the project. Since no motion has been forthcoming, I consider it appropriate for a request on the Bueracrat's Noticeboard petitioning for an Emergency Desysop. Hasteur (talk) 14:42, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, that's going to happen. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 14:56, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Uhh, no. Certainly Kafziel's bedside manner could be better, but stepping on the toes of people running their own little fiefdom warrants neither a block nor a desysop. I would suggest that Kafziel should avoid using the A criteria since in those cases there is no harm in waiting for G13, but I am also concerned that some AFC members seem to think that hosting copyvios is okay. In those cases, Kafziel is right. Unambiguous copyvios from the start = speedy delete. If you guys really want, change your process to delete, then recreate with a template explaining the problem. Resolute 16:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose per WP:CONLIMITED. Mojoworker (talk) 16:12, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose We have lost sight of what he actually did because of his obstinacy. Nevertheless, I don't see that he has done anything worthy of an indef, especially given Mojoworker's reference to WP:CONLIMITED. Sorry, but the project is not the encyclopedia. JodyB talk 16:17, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose having been on the receiving end elsewhere of abusive Admins in a clique claiming wiki-project control and ignoring WP:CONLIMITED I support Kafziel's right to defend his position. Not impressed at all by the forum shopping 'Crat board and Arbcom approaches either. Way to soon for that. Leaky Caldron 16:31, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to give Kafziel a barnstar and block or desysop some random other editors

Well, not really the second part, but still... So far, the only use of his admin tools that has been reverted was a G13 deletion, which wasn't wrong but was undeleted as is the standard when people request it.

So, not a single one of his admin actions under scrutiny here has been overturned for being incorrect (never mind "abuse"). But people are asking for his (her, whatever) head because they have indicated that they will continue doing these apparently correct admin actions. This leaves us with his non-admin actions, which consist of moving AFC articles to the mainspace. Isn't that the purpose of AfC? Have any examples been given of articles that were moved prematurely (i.e. articles that should be deleted as spam, copyvio, attacks, whatever)? Is there a pattern of such moves?

What this seems to boil down to is "some of the AfC project members don't like my actions here". If he isn't doing anything against policy, isn't abusing the admin tools, isn't making loads of errors with his moves, and is adding viable articles to the mainspace, then a project that obstructs this, and asks for desysopping and/or blocking, should be swiftly abolished per WP:OWN. Fram (talk) 15:18, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Can't help but agree with Fram. Sometimes people become so enamoured of the process that they lose sight of what the process was supposed to help. It's a discussion I hear almost everyday.
A: You've done it wrong!
B: No, I skipped a few steps
A: But that doesn't follow the established process!
B: The end point is the same, no?
A: Yes, but you've violated established process!
B: Yes, but my way got there more efficiently and the end product is the same.
A: Yes, your way is more efficient but you violated the established process!
B: So change the process.
Process engineering 101, people. Blackmane (talk) 15:43, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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(FYI: this issue has now been brought to WP:ARB/R, see; Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests#Kafziel.27s_AfC_actions - theWOLFchild 18:08, 10 December 2013 (UTC) )[reply]

Another SPA POV-pushing and edit warring at Bukharan Jews, WP:NPA on article Talk page

Special:Contributions/Coolforschool
User_talk:Coolforschool

Maybe this user is a new SPA account of an IP recently edit warring on the same article, as he almost seems to lay claim to the latter's edits.

He has been attempting to restore the same material, after I went through the trouble of opening a thread here and then at RS/N Archive_160#Bukharan_Jews.2C_lost_tribes.2C_etc. here.

I've tried to accommodate the content related concerns of the SPA within the scope permissible by the RS here and here, but that didn't seem to appease them. Please refer to the recent edits and the article talk page, where his first edits appear to include personal attacks. I had thought to report him for edit warring, but brought this here in light of the comments on the article talk page.--Ubikwit 連絡 見学/迷惑 15:52, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • I have reverted all of the recent edits to the last stable version of the article. Including yours, Ubikwit. Epicgenius (talk) 16:48, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's fine. Let's see if the editor I filed this against responds. The two edits of mine that you ended up reverting were edits that I made after deciding to look more thoroughly at the NYT article to see if there was anything there that would support some of the points of concern being raised. I think that including the POV in the edit from the Background section is important insofar as it balances the other POV (inclusion of Ashkenazi in demographics related to Bukharan Jews). The edit in the cuisine section is relevant to the cultural distinction the SPAs arriving at the article have been vehement about asserting. The SPAs are violating policy by tendentiously pushing a unilateral POV over and against RS, but there is a balance to be achieved by incorporating the various POV insofar as there are reliably sourced statements supporting them.--Ubikwit 連絡 見学/迷惑 17:06, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • User:Ubikwit was blocked by User:Toddst1 for one week for edit warring on Bukharan Jews. I feel that it is excessive: he involved the new user into discussions on the talk page and he was trying to get 3d opinion here. Maybe it would be more appropriate to protect the article for a while and give users chance to settle their arguments on the talk page? Alex Bakharev (talk) 04:11, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Edit summaries like this make it abundantly clear that Ubikwit knew s/he was edit warring. That was the 4th time s/he reverted the same edit by Coolforschool. Ubikwit has been blocked 4 times for edit warring and knows the drill. That's the excessive part. Classic WP:BOOMERANG.
Note that CFS continued the edit war after I warned him/her and is now blocked as well. Toddst1(talk) 13:10, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
JamesBWatson has extended the block of Ubikwit and removed talk page privs. Toddst1 (talk) 21:18, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User: Anjooraan

I was looking at the recent changes a few days ago, and found a couple of problematic articles by the same person. Normally I'd nominate such articles for WP:Speedy, and have a quick glance at the user talk page to see if they needed help. When I looked at User talk:Anjooraan, I found a mountain of deletion notifications, and no evidence at all they had even looked at their user talk page (certainly no edits there). I asked what to do in the Teahouse, and they advised me to come here - it's certainly over my head.

In an editing career that appears to date back no further than the 23rd of November they have listed on their talk page:

  • 24 nominations listed under WP:SPEEDY (A7 and Copyright violation)
  • 6 Nominations listed under WP:PROD
  • 3 other deletion nominations
  • At least one copyright violation

At least one of the speedies was for a page that had been deleted once under speedy deletion and recreated by Anjooraan. It's a pity because they seem enthusiastic. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Neonchameleon (talkcontribs) 17:43, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(Non-administrator comment) Wow. I see absolutley zero talk page edits during their short but rather busy time here on Wikipedia. I would suggest a short block to try and get their attention. If they decide to communicate after that, then the block can be lifted. Otherwise, if they continue the disruptive behavior after the block has expired, then an indef will likely be in order. Admiral Caius (talk) 18:28, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Given that there multiple copyvios involved (I count 6 G12 deletions), an immediate indefinite block would be more appropriate. They can be unblocked if they then demonstrate understanding of the copyright policy and the other concerns. MER-C 03:21, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree that a block is in order. This editor shows no signs of competence and discusses nothing with other editors. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 07:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I also agree with a block, but I noticed that the user was never warned, so I did just that. ErpertWHAT DO YOU WANT??? 08:21, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes they were, although I wasn't as clear as I might be in my article titleNeonchameleon (talk) 09:40, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is getting tedious. I've just nominated a page of his for Copyright Violation again. Worse yet he'd had SOMAN BABY deleted so he just recreated it at Soman Baby. I've also found plagiarism on an article of his that's up for deletion (but the rest are all clean according to google). Neonchameleon (talk) 23:24, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wow, WP:IDHT is an understatement. S/he is clearly not here for the good of the project. (And NC, sorry about the warning mix-up earlier.) ErpertWHAT DO YOU WANT??? 01:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Given multiple instances of this nature and the precedents, a block is probably the best option. — SamXS 02:20, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Not sure why this thread dragged on so long before getting an admin's attention. Sorry about that. Blocked indef until they start communicating. --Floquenbeam (talk) 02:44, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Alansohn

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Well I hate to resort to this noticeboard for anything, but at this point I need some fellow admin/editor assistance before I blow a gasket. So in the interest of me not doing that, let me give those who haven't been following this issue a little back story:

Back in 2009 an editor (User:Levineps) was on a category creation/tagging rampage. This rampage was simply creating a ridiculous amount of work for others to cleanup after, and after it went on for a while it became very disruptive to the community. So, he was warned several times to stop it, and failed to listen time and time again until he was finally sanctioned by the community and formally banned by myself after this discussion. As you can see from Levineps' userpage, this still did not stop the over-categorization. Indeed, he had to be blocked several times for continuing to do so (despite his continuous straight faced lie that he thought they had expired). Then, it seems once he noticed the ban was always going to be enforced, he decided to use a sockpuppet to evade the ban (User:Oriole85). From this account he created ~1,750 categories, in a one month time span from 5 Nov to 5 Dec. He also proceeded to make thousands of rather quick edits (using HotCat) to tag several thousand pages into these categories, within this same time frame. This was noticed within a month's time (by User:Jrcla2, and then brought to my attention), and this sockpuppet was subsequently blocked by myself. I then reverted almost all of his edits, and proceeded to summarily delete all of his category creations (as noted here). Of course, during this damage control session there were several confused editors wondering why the reversions were happening, and they all (much to my obvious chagrin) came by my talk page to inquire as to the cause. Most of them seemed to understand the actions being taken, that they were done in accordance with policy, and that the reversions/deletions could be undone on a case-by-case basis if seen fit (even Purplebackpack89, an editor I've been known to not necessarily get along with, had the good graces of leaving edit summaries that pointed out why that particular category was appropriate and should be added back ['Twas appreciated pbp]). Most of them except User:Alansohn that is. Alansohn decided to go on a soapbox where he knew best, and where everything I was doing was somehow systematically destroying Wikipedia. We got into quite the back and forth on my talk page (still there) which ended in less than optimal terms considering his refusal to listen to my reasoning behind the actions, or perhaps the several previous ANI discussions that had taken place around the banned editor (including the disruptive micro-splitting of categories by the banned editor, which many an untrained eye can miss). He then took a few of the categories to WP:DRV where he was told by Spartaz (closing admin) that he was being disruptive. Well, sadly this was still not the end of Alansohn's behavior. Now Alansohn is reverting my reversions/deletions with simply wondrous edit summaries like "revert disruptive edit by User:Coffee", "undo another disruptive edit by User:Coffee", "Reverted needless edit by Coffee (talk) to last version by Oriole85", "recreate another needlessly deleted category", "recreate yet another category whose deletion has disrupted Wikipedia", or just using rollback against policy.

Now I think we can all agree that even a broken clock is right two times a day, and that likewise there are most likely some useful contributions in the heaping pile of over-categorization by Levineps (as there had been before). This is why I've stated (even at the DRV) that I was fine with my edits being undone, or pages being re-created for this purpose. But I think we can also agree that there's a difference between good faith edits bringing categories/tags back that were actually useful, and what's happening here. I will state again that I'm completely fine with cats being added back if seen fit, but I will also state that I don't appreciate being attacked on dozens of pages across the site. Anyways, that's all I have folks. Have I lost it, or am I somewhere on the right track? Coffee // have a cup // beans // 23:25, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • I agree that Alansohn using edit summaries on hundreds of different pages to scream about how awful and "disruptive" and "destructive" you are amounts to a personal attack on you. Reyk YO! 23:44, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I also agree this amounts to personal attacks, and not appropriate as edit summary. LibStar (talk) 23:46, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This calls for a temporary block if these are personal attacks. Epicgenius (talk) 14:46, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I have never dealt with an administrator who has not only been rude and nasty, but has worked so hard to disrupt this encyclopedia in his efforts to spite User:Oriole85. I don't know Oriole85 (or LevinePS) nor any of his associated sockpuppets. I saw Coffee's deletions while it was going on and pleaded with him to stop, becoming the sixth of about a dozen other users who approached him on his talk page and elsewhere. The from Rikster2 and this from Orangemike asking "Please help me understand what on Earth you thought you were doing" which earned this reply from Coffee saying "You're the 5th person to not take the time to see that the user that made those edits was banned" and the edit summary "jesus how hard is this", and Coffee's response to me that "I think you're talking out of your ass." is a classic. Coffee repeatedly refused to respond to requests from multiple editors in multiple contexts to stop, take a break and listen to the community and he has repeatedly refused to help solve the problem, hiding out for a few days and failing to respond to repeated messages, but now he has time for ANI. Coffee's disruption has resulted in the deletion of hundreds of articles and left thousands of articles miscategorized. It's great that Coffee is willing to allow other editors to undo the damage he caused, but his damage is already done. I've tried to undo his edits, but the size and scope of the harm he has caused through his actions make the task of reverting thousands of edits nearly impossible to do manually. I fully support any effort to undo Coffee's damage and I am over and done with this effort on my part, and have been for hours; I can't be bothered to waste time beyond the reverts I've already made. I would have supported using ANI to deal with Coffee's abusive actions, but he has finally come to the table and if he acts in good faith to assist in the recovery from his We had to destroy the village to save it approach, the damage to Wikipedia may well be recoverable. Alansohn (talk) 00:10, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've said it before and I will say it again: after someone has removed a blocked editor's edits, it is completely inappropriate for another editor to come along after the removal and restore them. It's a form of proxying for the banned editor. The exemption in our proxying rules about having an "independent reason" are there to allow people to restore edits on articles that they normally work on without having to jump through hoops to avoid duplicating a good edit, not to enable people to chase down reversions of a banned editor and try to restore them.—Kww(talk) 00:17, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I came across at least a dozen edits by Oriole85 and subsequent reverts by Coffee through my watchlist. It took me about 15 seconds to figure out Coffee was reverting the edits of a banned editor. I can't fathom how Coffee's behavior could be viewed as "worked so hard to disrupt this encyclopedia" by any stretch of the imagination or even disruptive at all. In stark contrast, it's pretty easy to see how Alansohn has been seriously disruptive and downright dickish. Not cool. Toddst1(talk) 00:21, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
upon reading the recent discussion I agree with Toddst1. if Alansohn can't recognize that he is using personal attacks as an experienced editor, this should be considered for appropriate action. LibStar (talk) 00:29, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) I can't at all agree with Kww above. Frankly i find the idea of automaticlly reverting edits simply because they were made by a banned editor perverse and undesireable, and I equally dislike restoring them automatically. The test should be te quality of the edit, not the person who made it. But I no way does policy limit restoration to "regular editors" of a given page. Any editor who, in good faith, thinks that a given edit improves the project and is willing to take responsibility just as if s/he had made it originally is free to do so. DES (talk) 00:31, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The above said, the edit summaries quoted above are really not acceptable, whatever the merits of the edits. I'm not that much into categorization, and I have no opinion on the merits or lack of merits of any of these category edits. But I think it is dubious to mass-revert them without individual consideration (which it sounds to me as if Coffee is doing, and even less desirable to make personal attacks in edit summaries when restoring them -- the summery should explain why the particular edit is a good idea, in the opinion of the editor making it. DES(talk) 00:31, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I agree, DES. I don't understand the reaction to revert thousands of edits by a blocked user without considering whether they were appropriate or not. It seems knee-jerk to me. I can see why editors posted alarmed messages. I can't condone the nasty comments and edit summaries though which apparently happened on both sides. LizRead! Talk! 00:53, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(ec) The original ban centered around Levineps making a huge amount of overly specific categories that had the effect of splitting useful, well-populated cats into a profusion of trivial, poorly-populated ones. This made navigation harder instead of easier. The ban evading sockpuppet was repeating the same behaviour. From looking at Coffee's edits, it is clear to me that the majority of the reverts improved the articles. I think we're at a strange place when we start defending ban evading sockpuppets who make a million unproductive, indiscriminate edits but condemn the administrator who reverts them. Reyk YO! 01:07, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(ec) @Liz/DES: I also agree that mass reversions of a banned editor are not the optimal solution and I completely agree with the philosophy behind that, but we're talking about literally thousands of edits and nearly 2,000 categories that were created to deliberately subvert a ban over a months time. It would be impossible to look at every individual edit/page and determine within a reasonable amount of time whether these were appropriate or not. So the only reasonable course of action here was to rollback everything, and wait for actually good contributors to this project to make the necessary edits. Yes this isn't optimal, but it was necessary as the community here had already told Levineps to stop doing this so actions like mine wouldn't have to be taken, hopefully ever. (Although keep in mind these edits only took place over a months time, so I find it hard to believe that returning things to the way they were a month ago is such a Bad Thing™.) Coffee // have a cup // beans // 01:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The issues regarding mass reverts DES raises are exactly my concerns. User:Coffee could have mitigated the confusion and frustration by more clearly indicating the reason for his actions in his edit summary and by taking more time to evaluate the risks and benefits of these mass reverts. I thank DES and Liz for their insightful remarks regarding my actions and the trout (and advice) is accepted on my part. Alansohn (talk) 00:57, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Except that the issues raised by DES don't align well with policy. Bans apply to all editing, good or bad, and reverting is the only way to enforce that. It's not in anyone's interest for anyone to take the time to evaluate a banned editor's edits, and it serves to encourage ban evasion.—Kww(talk) 01:20, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Again, I neither justify nor defend Oriole85's sockpuppetry. But the community had seen his categories and his edits and the claim that none of them were productive (or Coffee's "even a broken clock is right two times a day") are way off base. There was no clear and present danger. There was no ticking time bomb. With Oriole85 blocked, there was ample time to evaluate the edits and have a clear-headed rational admin take action with community input, which may likely have resulted in keeping a significant portion of the edits. As Coffee has acknowledged, there were close to a dozen editors who asked him to reconsider his actions, and he had ample opportunity to take his foot off the mass revert pedal. If a serial killer is convicted after performing a successful heart transplant on a patient, it might well make sense to give the serial killer the death penalty, but there's little benefit in removing the heart from the patient. Alansohn (talk) 01:24, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The problem is that by evaluating each edit, preserving the good ones and removing the bad ones, you are treating him as if he were not banned at all. While you may not intend to defend his sockpuppetry, every action in that sequence encourages and rewards it.—Kww(talk) 02:25, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) I think that the policy Kww cites is poor and I would change it. But until/unless it is changed, it does not in any way prohibit any editor from reinstating such edits if the editor believes in good faith that they improve the project. There is no restriction to 'regular editors of the page" as Kww stated above. Perhaps Coffee was correct that the number of edits involved and the judgement that few of them are useful justified mass reversion. But it seems to me that a more responsive and collaborative tome could have been taken in communication with good-faith editors on the subject, particularly when multiple editors suggested that Coffee pause in the reverts. DES(talk) 02:34, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Policy is consensus, consensus is policy. Administrators enforce the wishes of the community as mediums for/tools of the consensus. They do not use their tools to enforce their own opinions, nor do they stop necessary actions based on the wishes of one editor. Which brings me to my second point: There weren't multiple editors asking for me to pause, reconsider, or stop. There were multiple editors requesting an explanation, but that's not the same thing. Alansohn has flat out lied by saying "As Coffee has acknowledged, there were close to a dozen editors who asked him to reconsider his actions". I never acknowledged that, as it never happened. That aside, while I understand you wish this could have been handled without mass-reverts/deletions (hey, I do too... laboring for two days clicking away at thousands of rollbacks/deletions isn't exactly my cup of tea), I don't see how when we're talking about thousands of bad edits included in that mix. I repeat: My actions did nothing more than reverse the articles/categories to how they were on 4 Nov. Saying we should have had long time consuming collaborative discussions about ~1,750 categories and ~5,000 edits, the vast majority of which were bad and all of which were created in a month by an editor banned explicitly from doing them, just doesn't seem to be a logical choice. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 03:31, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There is no evidence -- and certainly Coffee has failed to provide any -- that every one of these edits was bad. The community had seen Oriole85's edits for a month and until he was caught as a sockpuppet a minute fraction of his edits were challenged, despite the wide scope, breadth and visibility of the articles affected. Policy may be policy, but all Wikipedia policy dictates the use of common sense. No one is turned in a brainless automaton by the dictate of any policy. Taking even a few hours to evaluate the situation and obtain community input, given that the perpetrator was identified and blocked, could have saved Coffee and the entire community a great deal of wasted time and aggravation, and had the potential to save thousands of useful edits and categories. I'd be horrified to wake up tomorrow morning and find that Wikipedia had crashed and been restored to a backup done on November 4, though it seems that Coffee would be fine with that prospect.User:Coffee would be better served by indicating some small measure of self-realization of the problems caused both by his actions and his refusal to respond in good faith to the dozen-odd editors who raised issues with his actions ("You're the 5th person to not take the time to see that the user that made those edits was banned", the edit summary "jesus how hard is this", and Coffee's response"I think you're talking out of your ass."). Alansohn (talk) 04:15, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The only defense Wikipedia has is to apply WP:DENY. Well-intentioned but essentially clueless onlookers should stop attacking editors (Coffee) who are doing the only thing that can be done to dissuade a banned abuser from further damaging Wikipedia. If a sufficient number of the edits are good, approach the user and suggest they appeal against their ban, but please do not subvert standard operating procedure. Johnuniq (talk) 05:12, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have been editing here since 2006. I do not think that I am "essentially clueless". I have long disagreed with WP:DENY. I don't think it is in any meaningful way a "defense" of Wikipedia. I see no evidence that it in any way reduces the incidence of vandalism or other unhelpful actions. Nor have I attacked Coffee's edits -- I have, however, disagreed with his tone, and with some of the (IMO) incorrect statements of policy by KWW above. I might add that WP:DENY is an essay, albiet one with many supporters. it is not itself policy. DES(talk) 14:35, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Restore deleted categories. I'm having trouble working out what is wrong with Category:1845 establishments in Vermont, especially since it is populated. Either we categorize establishments by both year and U.S. State, or we don't. But Category:1845 establishments in New Jersey was created more than a year ago. And I don't think it's over-categorization to include them. So regardless of who created them, let's keep/restore the categories. StAnselm (talk) 07:42, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • No. If the category is a valid one, then by all means recreate it. Blanket reinstating the disruptive work of a sockpuppet, whose sockmaster was banned for doing the exact same thing, is rewarding the abusive behaviour that violated consensus. Sure, a small amount of the categories may well be valid. But when the vast majority are bad, as is the case here, then blanket removal is the right procedure, before reinstating any that may perhaps be valid. Johnuiq's comment is perhaps the best summary. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 12:04, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Looking through User:Oriole85's edits, I see plenty of rather noncontroversial categories being added. Category:Wooden bridges in Vermont (and several other states) appears to be an effective split of a single nationwide category. Category:1869 establishments in New Hampshire is part of a very well-established system of establishments by year and state. The deleted Category:Female models from Michigan includes Kate Upton, and I fail to see how that category is controversial, nor is Category:Sports teams in Buffalo, New York or Category:Sports teams in Boston, Massachusetts or Category:American women television journalists, all of which have orphaned articles pointing to these needlessly deleted categories. Wikipedia policy is not a suicide pact and there was ample opportunity to take even a few moments to consider the possibility of greater harm through the systematic and mindless deletion of these categories. Rather than "a small amount of the categories may well be valid", it appears that the overwhelming majority are not only valid, but their deletion has created loose ends and other problems. CfD works rather effectively to delete bad categories, and there appears to have been no tidal wave of problem categories created by Oriole85 cropping up there in the past month. If the overwhelming majority were invalid, where are they? Where are all the ones that conflict with community consensus? The observation made by User:StAnselm here (and so many other editors during the mass deletions) that we would be better off with these categories rather than with all of them systematically deleted is worthy of consideration now and should have been considered by Coffee and the community before their mass deletion. (Please note: I have changed the title of this section to more clearly reflect the discussion here) Alansohn (talk) 14:50, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Your arguments might stand a shot at CfD, but are a poor excuse for mass deletion. In terms of policy, DRVANI explicitly requires that "Before posting a grievance about a user here, please discuss the issue with them on their user talk page." Can you point to the diffs where you made an effort to address the problem? Alansohn (talk) 16:05, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • You're making it clearer and clearer that you fundamentally don't understand what's going on here, or you're being deliberately disingenuous to the point of trolling. Take a look at Levineps talk page, or I don't know the umpteen ANI threads where he was told to stop producing these categories. I'm not even going to bother linking you to the dozens if not hundreds of diffs that show he was warned a ridiculous amount of times to stop doing this. Or hey, let's look at the fact that he was banned from making the damn pages. But perhaps we should have just held hands with the editor and kindly asked him to stop a thousand more times... clearly that would have been the best action here. (Also, this isn't DRV.) Coffee // have a cup // beans // 16:20, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • You're making it clearer and clearer that you fundamentally don't understand basic Wikipedia policy. You came here to ANI. ANI policy requires that "Before posting a grievance about a user here, please discuss the issue with them on their user talk page." Can you point to your efforts to reach out to me to address your issue. As a stickler for following policy, I'm sure that you had dotted every "t" and crossed every "i" in ensuring that fundamental ANI policy was observed to the letter of the law. One diff would be enough, I can point to a dozen diffs where I and other editors asked you to stop your mass reverts, surely you can point to one of your own. Policy is consensus, consensus is policy. Administrators enforce the wishes of the community and it appears that you have failed to observe policy here. Alansohn (talk) 16:32, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • First of all, your continuous pattern of repeating what I've said back to me is directly disrupting the idea of having anywhere near a positive discourse here. Secondly, I'm not required to do that, especially when it's obvious that me going to your talk page wouldn't have done anything considering your refusal to listen on my talk page (and you don't get to use that as an excuse... if I had not been involved I would have blocked you for personal attacks and disruptive editing). Coffee // have a cup // beans // 16:38, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • You not only failed to communicate with me and deleted my attempts to discuss on your talk page the problems that you were causing, you refused to communicate with other editors and summarily deleted their comments as well. I think that you are projecting your refusal to communicate and address issues raised to you and assuming that I (and other editors) would be unwilling to address your concerns. As a law-and-order, rules-are-rules-and-they-must-be-followed, letter-of-the-law admin, you have failed in your obligation to reach out to me on my talk page. This failure to respect policy here at ANI is only part of a pattern of ignoring Wikipedia policy. I understand why you are so anxious to remove your name from the title of this section. Alansohn (talk) 17:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Category:Wooden bridges in Vermont is a good example of what needs reviewing. Since the vast majority, in not all, of these are listed as Category:Covered bridges in Vermont is an additional by state category really needed? Or is including covered bridges in the wooden bridge category at some level suffucent? Not something that we should be answering here, but shows that what some think is a simple change is not really. Vegaswikian (talk) 23:23, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • StAnselm: There are several ways your comment could be interpreted, so let me reply to them all: If the point you're making is that one handpicked category somehow represents all ~1,750 categories, I fail to see what logic you're using to come to that conclusion. If the point you're making is that some of his edits were good, then please make sure to read the entire thread before making a comment, especially when what you're talking about has already been addressed several times. If the point you're making is that this editor and thereby his edits (and yes, it does matter who created them) was a net positive to the site, well not only is that not true but it should mean that you'd be willing to request that Levineps be disbanned. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 15:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Yes, I have read through the discussion carefully, and I think you have fundamentally misunderstood the banning policy. WP:BAN has a paragraph specifically about categories and says Categories created by a banned user which may be useful or fit into a larger category scheme should be tagged for discussion and possible merging using the categories for discussion process instead of deleting them outright. This is precisely what you have failed to do. StAnselm (talk) 21:48, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • That paragraph also says "Blatantly useless categories can be speedy-deleted, as well as any categories which clearly violate existing category standards." There were over 1,000 of these categories and the overwhelming majority were blatantly useless and violated WP:OCAT. Flooding CFD with hundreds and hundreds of noms would have been just as disruptive as the ban evading sockpuppet's indiscriminate category splitting. It's also interesting that you haven't considered the reason for that paragraph in WP:BAN: that deleting categories can leave pages orphaned. From I've seen, Coffee has not only deleted the trivial categories but also reverted the edits that placed pages in those new categories. This obviously has the effect of merging the minimal splinter categories back into proper ones. Has the process been perfect? No, but there were something like 1,750 categories to see to. I don't think you appreciate the size of the mess; if you did you would not be so hasty to condemn Coffee for taking on the job or so hasty to reward the ban evading sockpuppet for being an unproductive time sink. Reyk YO! 22:24, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment – I don't really see a reason for these edits to be reverted if they are truly constructive. However, it's not the case, as Lukeno94 says above, and it is better in this case to revert first and ask questions later. Epicgenius (talk) 14:43, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Could we ask that Alansohn stopchangingthe section title to misconstrue this discussion? Coffee // have a cup // beans // 14:58, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • This discussion here is primarily about the mass deletion of categories and their potential recreation. I fail to see how a title that neutrally describes the discussion misconstrues anything and is better than a link to a single user name. I still get top billing, but Coffee can have it if he wants it. Alansohn (talk) 16:05, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • Last time I checked, this wasn't a discussion about Coffee's or Levineps's behavior. It was about yours, Alansohn. Epicgenius (talk) 17:06, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
        • No one poster here can dictate what a given section is "about". All posters are subject to scrutiny. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 19:42, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
          • @Baseball Bugs: What I have described was actually the main topic of this discussion (Alansohn's behaviour), though all comments are free to interpretation. Epicgenius (talk) 20:16, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
          • (ec)You're not wrong. But the subject of this request for administrator action is User:Alansohn - so it makes sense to identify that editor in the section heading. Now, if Alansohn doesn't like that, then Alansohn should object to the section header and explain why it is inappropriate - then let some other editor who is not involved in the dispute make the change (or not make it). Edit warring over the section heading doesn't do anything other than annoy the very people who are looking at your actions. UltraExactZZ Said ~ Did 20:17, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
            • I have seen countless times that posters here other than the "subject" end up being blocked due to what's called the "boomerang" effect. Those posting and/or commenting on the complaint don't get to narrow its scope to just what they want. The scope is decided by the admins reviewing the case. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 21:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
              • Entirely agree, but just because some cars kill people does not mean all cars kill people. But to get back on the actual topic (since what you're talking about isn't what I'm talking about), it is not standard practice here for topic titles to be changed in the middle of a discussion. Especially when that change is obviously being used to draw scrutiny away from the disruptive editor in order to derail the conversation. If you don't see that happening here, you aren't looking close enough (for instance, we wouldn't even be having this discussion). Coffee // have a cup // beans // 22:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
                • I agree that edit-warring over a section title is excessive. But it's clear that the topic is not just Alansohn. However, if the title were to be changed, the original title would need to be anchored, to avoid breaking links. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 14:42, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
        • Read the lengthy first paragraph from User:Coffee, which is all about Levineps and his behavior, ad nauseum. Coffee's actions have been the primary topic of conversation from the overwhelming majority of the contributors here, and the issues raised regarding his actions in the mass deletion, his ignorance and deletion of comments on his talk page and his failure to comply with ANI policy appear to predominate in the discussion. Again, I'm still willing to keep top billing, even if Coffee is the main topic of conversation here. I understand why Coffee wants to deflect the unwanted scrutiny he has received, but the title I have offered as an alternative is both far more objective and far more accurate in describing the actual conversation here. Alansohn (talk) 20:33, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Ironic, considering that the change in the title by you is just as much of an attempt to deflect attention as the actions you accuse Coffee of doing... Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 22:15, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • How on earth is me providing the context of these events in one paragraph, something unpleasurable that has continued to the point of nausea? See folks, this is what I'm talking about. (Also a section title is not "top billing", this isn't theatre.) Coffee // have a cup // beans // 22:23, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I really don't understand the discussion here. WP:DENY is extraordinarily clear, and absolutely critical to making an online, volunteer community work. If someone is forbidden from editing Wikipedia, then they are forbidden, and we must be sure that any edits they make in violation of their block or ban are reverted. Any other stance means that "blocked" no longer means "blocked"--it means, "edit however you want, and place all of the burden on the rest of us for sorting out what's good and what's bad." Coffee is 100% correct to revert all of the sockpuppets edits. Not only does Coffee not have to sort the good from the bad, he deliberately should not attempt to do so. While this may temporarily leave an article without some category that may or may not benefit it, it serves a greater purpose which ultimately makes the encyclopedia better: it helps to persuade the blocked user not to come back, because they need to know that every time they do, every moment of effort they put into Wikipedia will be erased. Qwyrxian (talk) 22:50, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
WP:DENY is merely an essay. The relevant policy is WP:BAN. StAnselm (talk) 22:54, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I think that both sides (and then some) have explained at length their positions. Coffee // have a cup made a helluva lot of reversions and Alansohn (and I assume others) chose to revert some of the reversions they disagreed with. And I recall reading somewhere in all of this that Coffee was okay with the fact that some of the edits from the banned editor could be valid contributions and there was a basis for a few reversions.

Since situations like this--where there is a mass rollback of thousands of edits--doesn't happen every day, and it is highly unlikely that either Coffee or Alan are going devote hours to re-reverting thousands of edits, it's not a question of what is to be done next in this situation but what should be done in the future when faced with a similarly prolific banned user. That's a good question to discuss but it seems outside the purview of AN/I which is about taking action on currently disruptive situations. I think this case can be closed. Liz Read! Talk! 01:53, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Someone just alerted me to this thread, and aware of similar problems I've had with AlanSohn, suggested I chime in here. Since the issue involves the accusation of personal attacks and accusations of "disruptive editing", it would appear that my recent dealing with Alan may be relevant. I'll let those assembled here ultimately judge whether they are.
Recently, after I did a large amount of work on the Secaucus, NJ aritcle, AlanSohn reverted it, accusing me editing the citation style of the article in order to on the grounds of personal preference, which is prohibited by WP:CITEVAR, and accused me of disruptive editing, and a copyright violation. However, I did not make the edits in question because of a "personal preference", but to bring it in line with what I believed were established conventions of citation writing. If you're going to accuse someone of a certain intent or state of mind, then you should provide evidence that isn't merely consistent with that supposed state of mind, but points to it to to the exclusion of other possible, less nefarious motives. That's merely empirical, and the decent thing to do. To jump to a conclusion and then attack another editor by such an accusation without said evidence is a clear violation of WP:AGF, and accusing them of "disruptive" editing (a term we usually reserve for serial policy violators, vandals, etc.), is inappropriate. Alan provided no evidence for this supposed state of mind on my part, and refused to point out to me where the "copyvio" was after I asked him. I would've tried to discuss the matter with him, but I'm not really inclined to do so with someone who speaks to me in this way, and Alan made it clear that he would not apologize for or back down from this matter. The relevant talk page discussions are on my my talk page.
This was not the first time Alan attacked me in this manner, or employed all number of logical fallacies, deception, rhetoric, or spin in an attempt to slander me or others in order to argue his case in a disagreement. In July 2012, after I did considerable editing on the Red Bank, New Jersey article, he did a blanket revert of all my edits. However, he claimed that he "tried to restore as much of the material as he could", that "some of my rewording may have gotten lost", that he "tried his best to match my photo placements", that he "was not perfect in retaining my rewording", etc. In fact, he did none of this because comparison of the version before my edits and after he reverted them showed them to be identical; That is, he simply clicked on the version of the article before I edited it and restored it. When I called him on this lie, he tried to report me at ANI for "bad faith", even though I provided the evidence that proved his description of his revert was a lie on his part. (Compare this to his attempt to gauge my state of mind regarding what my "preferences" are, for which he provides no evidence).
Then, this past May, we were involved in another on the Red Bank article, when I properly removed unsourced content from the article, which he called "malicious". I tried to report him at ANI, and in the ensuing discussion, in which he pretty much continued the same behavior with impunity, I discovered his history of attacking others ad hominem, and outlined various other ANI discussions involving him that go back six years. (Search that last link for the phrase "This problem isn’t new"). Nothing was done to him at the end of that discussion (one participant said I should take it offline and have a beer with him. Yeah, you read that right.)
Make no mistake, this will not be the last time ANI will have to deal with him so long as ANI continues to allow him to edit here without putting an end to his violations of WP:AGF, WP:CIV, WP:NPA, etc. I knew when ANI refused to take any action against him for his last violations that it would embolden him to continue and possibly escalate his behavior, and indeed, that's precisely what happened. This will continue if you do not put an end to it. Nightscream (talk) 02:32, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed I do find this relevant, as it seems the same pattern of spouting a ridiculous amount of logical fallacies to confuse well-intentioned onlookers isn't a new thing with him. Nor, are his personal attacks on editors inside of edit summaries. This definitely puts Alansohn's combative editing into perspective. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 15:29, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Liz: This wasn't about him reverting edits. It was about his personal attacks inside of the edit summaries, disparaging my name on dozens of articles around the site; as well as his use of rollback against policy. Neither of these issues have been addressed here, since Alansohn has succeeded in derailing this conversation almost entirely. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 15:29, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Why are you edit-warring over categories? Who cares about it? ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 15:39, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I see, Coffee. The focus in this discussion has been on the legitimacy of mass-rollbacks of a blocked editor. I don't see much admin action proposed about personal attacks. Have they continued? Liz Read! Talk! 15:45, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Coffee's mass deletions and policy violations

The issue is mass deletions and the relevant policy is WP:BAN, which states that "Since categorization can impact many pages, and deletion of a category without merging can leave pages orphaned, you should carefully consider what to do with categories created by a banned user. Blatantly useless categories can be speedy-deleted, as well as any categories which clearly violate existing category standards. Care should nonetheless be taken to see if articles need to be merged to a parent category before the speedy deletion. Categories created by a banned user which may be useful or fit into a larger category scheme should be tagged for discussion and possible merging using the categories for discussion process instead of deleting them outright." User:Coffee's mass deletions left thousands of orphaned articles. There was no careful consideration. There are no "blatantly useless categories". None of the categories were tagged for discussion at CfD. Coffee failed to observe rather clear Wikipedia policy, preferring to endlessly point to WP:DENY, an essay that has no bearing on what must be done. This failure to observe policy is the issue here. WP:ANI requires that "Before posting a grievance about a user here, please discuss the issue with them on their user talk page." which Coffee has also refused to observe. This pattern of ignoring policy, over and over and over again, ignoring pleas on his talk page to stop his mass deletions and using personal attacks against those pointing out the problem is the issue here. Coffee's remark "I think you're talking out of your ass" provides a wonderful summary of his actions Alansohn (talk) 16:12, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note for passers by:, What Alansohn is deliberately mischaracterizing here (for the umpteenth time with literally the same words, in his effort to derail this conversation) has already been addressed above multiple times. I would like to ask that Alansohn quit repeating himself, over and over and over and over and over again to try to get a different answer or conclusion. Not only is that very close to Einstein's definition of insanity ("doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"), but it is being used to deflect the issues being identified with his editing (and to prevent anything from coming out of this thread). Repeating something 20 billion times, doesn't make it true. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 17:03, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
As Liz and other editors have pointed out, the prime issue occurring here and now is your mass deletion of categories in violation of Wikipedia policy. You violated WP:BAN in these mass deletions and you violated WP:ANI by failing to address your issues directly on my talk page. Among my 400,000 edits I'm sure there are more that you could dredge up, but your active violation of policy is the problem here and now. As you so eloquently put it, "I think you're talking out of your ass". Alansohn (talk) 17:10, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Exactly how many times are you going to re-use that quote, and remake that argument? (And no, Liz didn't say that. Don't put words in another editor's mouth.) Coffee // have a cup // beans // 17:15, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
As a by-the-book admin, you appear to have blatantly violated WP:BAN in your mass deletion rampage and you persistently refuse to address that policy violation. I recognize that you have been offended by my remarks, and I understand that, but you have failed to acknowledge the role that your policy violations have played in creating your problems here. You used it just days ago and until you come up with an even more offensive personal attack, the "I think you're talking out of your ass" remark seems to capture your attitude that rules apply to everyone else but you. Alansohn (talk) 17:21, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Clearly, the violation of policy was not so blatant as you say, otherwise we'd already have gotten the trout from the cooler. You're complaining that articles were orphaned - but they were orphaned before the banned editor came in to edit, and they would have remained orphaned if that banned editor had not violated their ban by editing. Nuking the edits from orbit returns us to the status quo, at which point you can easily reinsert the useful categories and ignore the misguided ones. Or take them to CFD then, if you prefer. I'm still not seeing what administrator action you're looking for here. Do you want us to undelete all of the categories, then go through one by one? UltraExactZZ Said ~ Did 17:29, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
WP:BAN is rather clear, and I encourage you to make the determination for yourself.Coffee's persistent use of the essay WP:DENY to justify his actions has clouded the issue, but WP:BAN is policy, Coffee was required to follow it and his actions have caused the exact type of damage that WP:BAN seeks to prevent. Alansohn (talk) 17:39, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No, I don't believe so - because there is no damage, near as I can tell. These are not long-standing, deeply populated categories we're talking about. And some could easily be re-created, either after discussion or outright. while BAN does control how we proceed, DENY shows us why we delete the edits of banned editors. The concern that started this is the opposite, actually - the accusation was that you were indescriminate in reinstating some of these categories, reversing Coffee without taking the time to consider which ones were worth keeping (and using edit summaries that could be seen as personal attacks, to boot). "He violated policy too" doesn't answer questions about your edits - and we've gotten away from that a bit. Could you have handled this differently? UltraExactZZ Said ~ Did 17:53, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
In rather clear retrospect, with or without Coffee's provocations (a la "I think you're talking out of your ass"), I should have failed to take his bait. I tried to address his issues by pointing to relevant policy, but in the absence of any willingness to respond to these issues, the place to address them was not by manually reverting or using edit summaries. My main regret is in not taking this here to WP:ANI while it was happening, when there might well have been an opportunity to have User:Coffee address the issue with community input. Now isn't too late to deal with the issues, but failure by Coffee to comply with WP:BAN and WP:ANI is worth discussion here. I do hope that Coffee eventually recognizes his role in creating this problem, which could lead to an actual resolution of this matter. Alansohn (talk) 18:13, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oriole85 made edits too quickly. However, while most of edits probably needed to be undone, some didn't, and in general they were deleted or undone too quickly. There were a number of categories that were speedily deleted that I would have voted to keep had they been CfDed, and a number of categories that I would have kept rather than removed. While Coffee and I don't agree on anything, one thing we can agree: Alansohn is spilling too much vitriol here. (Full disclosure: I am mentioned above because I stumbled on this situation when Oriole and Coffee edited 160th Regiment State Armory, an article I created). pbp 17:27, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • I don't defend Oriole85, but I have raised issues regarding User:Coffee's failure to implement WP:BAN properly in has mass deletions of categories. The status quo required by WP:BAN would leave the categories as they existed before the mass deletion, with discussion at WP:CFD regarding those that should be deleted.Per Liz "I see, Coffee. The focus in this discussion has been on the legitimacy of mass-rollbacks of a blocked editor." I'm sorry to catch Coffee in a blatant lie, but his refusal to take his lead foot off the deletion pedal and to stop to discuss his actions is what has caused the problem in the first place. Alansohn (talk) 17:36, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Coffee's lack of candor in recognizing that his actions in violation of WP:BAN precipitated this issue and his refusal to address his violation of AP:ANI policy are the continuing problem here. Coffee has complained about edit summaries, yet his reply " further note... stop lying" not only makes a personal attack in the edit summary but is his own falsehood. Coffee needs to end his continuing effort to battle and start to acknowledge his own issues. Alansohn (talk) 19:36, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This problem with Alansohn isn’t new

I'm going to take the liberty now (since Nightscream has enlightened me to this being a recurring issue) of flooding this thread with even more examples that will show why this issue needs to be handled (most likely with a form of community sanctions against Alansohn, which this noticeboard is usually good at drafting) I'm sure Nightscream doesn't mind me partially re-using his content from the previous thread.:

In this September 2007 ANI discussion (started by the admin JzG), Alan was brought forward for using deliberately misleading edit summaries. The ANI participant who gave the most responses in that discussion, Persian Poet Gal, agreed that Alan was guilty of this, while two other editors, User:Fram and User:Wikipediatrix, observed that this was not a new problem with Alan. Eusebeus pointed to a number of recurring tendencies identified in an RFC:

  1. A tendency to repeat his viewpoint with legalistic reference to policy, regardless of the response of those who disagree with him. This drives many editors to extreme frustration.
  2. A tendency to accuse those who disagree with him of making personal attacks.
  3. A tendency to insist upon the merits of his viewpoint without regard to a consensus or body of opinion that he disagrees with.
  4. A tendency to reinforce his positions with nasty characterisations of those with whom he disagree
  5. A tendency to extreme wikilawyering in discussion, often to the point of disrupting the larger debate.

Sounds like what we're seeing here again folks, wouldn't you agree?

Alan was the subject of a 2007-2008 RfC in which entire lists were compiled showing his personal attacks, AGF violations, misuse of edit summaries, failure to acknowledge his violations and canvassing (which is greatly summarized by the above list).

After these avenues still did not fix his behaviour, the Arbitration Committee placed a one year restriction on Alan for his incivility, personal attacks, violations of AGF, etc in 2008. ([150], [151], [152], [153], [154], [155])

"Alansohn (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is subject to an editing restriction for one year. Should he make any edits which are judged by an administrator to be uncivil, personal attacks, or assumptions of bad faith, he may be briefly blocked, up to a week in the event of repeated violations. After 5 blocks, the maximum block shall increase to one month. All blocks are to be logged at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Footnoted quotes#Log of blocks, bans, and restrictions." Passed 8 to 0 at 22:17, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Then once again, in this February 2010 ANI discussion, three editors, postdlf, Good Olfactory and Ncmvocalist observe Alan's problem with incivility, failure to adhere to AGF, personal attacks, making his accusers the subject of attacks, and stonewalling. Eusebeus concurred with this at a related Wikiquette Assistance discussion that same month.

Of course that again did not handle the issues seen with this editor, so once again in May of this year another thread had to be opened on Alansohn's combative behavior. Where I find JzG's summary of Alansohn to be most accurate: "Alansohn has always seemed to em to take Wikipedia issues very personally, and to be heavily emotionally vested in certain content. I am not sure if ArbCom will help, as he does not seem to me to display a talent for self-examination and therefore may be more radicalised by such a confrontational process..."

So, while Alansohn has continuously reversely projected the concerns editors have had with his actions onto the editors raising them (as he's done here again). I think it's obvious when editors are bringing up the same issues (time and time again) about your editing, it's not them who have the problem it's you. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 16:52, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: I've had to place this discussion back at the bottom of this thread twice now, since Alansohn is once again trying to prevent the issues identified with his behaviour from being discussed (through some cleverly underhanded tactics, I might add). Coffee // have a cup // beans // 19:23, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Make that a third time... I would really like if other admins could help me out here, unless you just want me to lose my mind. (For further reference that this is where this should be placed, look at the timestamps.) Coffee // have a cup // beans // 19:54, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Stop it

I strongly suspect it will be impossible to turn this ANI thread into a useful one by now, and there's too much FUD flying around to get me to try to solve anything, but I'll do the low hanging fruit. Whatever title this ANI thread has, and whatever order the subthreads are in, when I save this message, is the title and order they are going to have from now on, "fair" or not. Stop edit warring about it or you will be blocked. Also, the next time either @Coffee: or @Alansohn: says the other is being "sneaky", a "liar", "acting typically" or in "bad faith", or anything similar, they will be blocked. I doubt this thread will ever amount to anything even if you both start acting professionally, but I know for sure it won't if you don't. --Floquenbeam (talk) 20:08, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • I don't think I've seen this done before, but does anyone think it would be a good idea to ban Coffee and Alansohn from this thread for 24 hours, to see if something productive can be discussed in their absence? Or close this as an irreparable mess? Or make it an RFC? Or is everyone having fun and want to just carry on as is? --Floquenbeam (talk) 20:12, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • Every single one of Coffee's 16 edits today has been to this lone page. I have tried to build articles today, but leaving his claim's unaddressed is counterproductive. I am willing to stay away from this thread for 24 hours (or longer) as long as User:Coffee is willing to exercise the same restraint. Alansohn (talk) 20:20, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • It would certainly have to be mutual. But since I've never seen this done, I'm not imposing it, I'm asking other (preferably uninvolved) people to say whether they think it's a good idea. Alternately, if Coffee agrees too, then it will just be voluntary I'll go ahead and "impose" it. --Floquenbeam (talk) 20:22, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Clearly my concerns are being treated as bullshit by Floquenbeam, and now my stress level has reached it's max. And what the hell point was he making by saying all of my edits today have been here? I have two full time jobs (CASA/USAF) for christ sake. I didn't have time to write or build articles today because I was running around making sure that my airmen and our nuclear mission was being taken care of, and that I'm ready for court this Friday to ensure the children in the case are properly taken care of. And of course that just went unnoticed by Floquenbeam, giving credence to that comment because clearly everything's just equal here. I'm... speechless. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 21:38, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Coffee has done the three things required in order for a problem to be dealt with on wikipedia - he has identified what the problem is, he has said why Alansohn's actions are causing the problem, and he has provided supporting diffs. Policy and general convention is clear on edits by banned editors/sockpuppets. I suggest the quickest way to deal with this is topic ban Alansohn from category related edits for a month while Coffee gets the work done. If he wants to start putting all those useless cats back after that, well then we can have another loooooong discussion. The discussion about how to treat edits by banned/sockpuppets is just a distraction. Only in death does duty end (talk) 21:18, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank god someone gets it. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 21:38, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Makes sense to me. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 23:34, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I agree with Only in death, and still feel that Alan hasn't stopped at anything to try and deflect the attention away from his own actions, past and present; be it deleting evidence of his own poor behaviour, or making clearly unfounded (or, in some cases, downright false) allegations. That said, I agree with BMK that it may be worth taking a Wikibreak sometime soon Coffee; it seems like you've had enough. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 23:36, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

My thoughts, FWIW, after wading through a yucky thread and several Special:Contribs and a messy grey area:

Coffee:

  • Mass revert of Oriole85: Seems to be within policy; some would do it, some wouldn't, but certainly a reasonable interpretation of BAN.
  • Dealing with effect of mass reverts on articles: Probably not optimal, but this is a short term problem that from what I understand he is working further on as he has time, and others are welcome to help too.
  • Dealing with people on his talk page who questioned/disagreed: Disappointingly aggressive
  • Dragging in unrelated stuff, arguing about thread order, repetition of the same arguments, and aggression on this thread: Yuck
  • Not wanting to take a break from the back and forth: Disappointing

Alansohn:

  • Disagreement about mass revert: A reasonable position, although consensus is probably slightly to Coffee's advantage
  • Reverts of some of Coffee's reverts: Acceptable, as long as each one was thought about and determined to be a good edit, which from what I've looked through seems to be the case
  • Edit summaries used during some of those reverts: Not acceptable. I note that he hasn't done this again since the ANI thread started.
  • Claims that Coffee violated BAN and ANI rules: Incorrect
  • Dragging in unrelated stuff, arguing about thread order, repetition of the same arguments, and aggression on this thread: Yuck
  • Reverting comments here when asked: Promising

Suggested actions:

  • Coffee's reverts are confirmed to be a reasonable, imperfect solution because there are no perfect solutions
  • I don't see a need to ban Alansohn from categories for a month, as long the edit summaries remain neutral, and he restores any edits because he's looked though them, and is taking ownership of them. If a large portion of these are found to be problematic, then let's talk about that, but I don't see any obviously problematic ones.
  • Alan is reminded of previous issues with civility (not just imagined by enemies, but fairly widespread agreement), and warned to keep edit summaries innocuous and to, you know, not make mountains out of molehills and occasionally let something slide. Out of self interest, if nothing else.
  • Acknowledge Alan stopped with the dumb edit summaries, and thank him for being willing to disengage here
  • Someone whose opinion Alan respects has a quiet word to dial it back a few notches
  • Someone whose opinion Coffee respects has a quiet word to dial it back a few notches

--Floquenbeam (talk) 00:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

    • I disagree -- in some cases fervently so -- with some of the characterizations, though I'm sure that Coffee will feel the same way. Though it's never a pretty sight when the baby is cut on half, and arguing about how the baby was carved up seems rather inappropriate at this point. I am willing to abide by Floquenbeam's suggestions and I hope to respect the spirit of the recommendations made here. Alansohn (talk) 01:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Request to block disruptive user Medeis

Wickwack paddywack, give a troll a bone, this old thread needs closing down--Jayron32 02:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

[I posted this request here yestertday, but it dissappeared within seconds. I thought it was a software glitch so I posted it again. Aagin it was deleted within seconds. Checking history showed it was deleted both times by "AdmiralCaius". I asked politely on his talk page why he deleted it. He deleted that question there as well, without comment. Deletion here without comment is not helpful, proves nothing, and achieves nothing. Is AdmiralCaius another name for Medeis? I have posted here again. I note that others have continued to complain about Medeis on the Reference Desk talk page under heading How to answer questions. We can all do without the need to rebuke Medeis. I really cannot understand why Medeis is allowed to continue. Just from the comments by others currently on the Referance Desk talk page, he clearly has a bad reputation]

Recently, a user, SteveBaker (not the problem user), posted a flowchart under heading How to answer questions on the Reference Desk talk page, (http://en.wkipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Reference_desk/Science#How_to_answer_questions) with a request for comment. It attracted a disrespectful comment from user Medeis beginning "This seems a rather obvious ... way of [stopping] those who think it should be hatted ... when Baker and others really really want to answer it." Later, Medeis attempted to get the flow chart deleted.

I contributed several posts, along with others, in what I consider a constructive way. Discussion ensued with some users supporting and/or agreeing with me, and some disagreeing with reasons given, which of couse is fine. It is clear from several posts under this heading and elsewhere that people, even if they hold different views to me, consider my contributions constructive, and they have no problem with it. Medeis deleted most of my posts, leaving the comment "Comment by banned user removed”. I am not aware that I am a banned user. I have no reason to believe I am a banned user. It seems clear to me that Medeis has deleted my posts in order to stifle or skew discussion - the same reason he wanted SteveBaker's flowchart deleted.

Another user thinks I am someone they call Wickwack. I am not Wickwack, whoever Wickwack may be. Apparently I live in the same country (Australia), and share the same ISP (who has millions of other customers) as Wickwack. This is no great problem, except perhaps that it provides Medeis with a convenient unjustified excuse without providing any proof.

I note that Medeis is very active at hatting and deleting all manner of posts on Reference Desk, not just mine, and only sometimes justified (i.e., only some are obvious trolls, provision of medical advice, and the like). It is a major contribution surely leading to a poor reputation of the Reference Desk in the community at large, along with Medeis's sometimes personally abusive posts (for example, the comment against SteveBaker above, quite unjustified). I cannot understand why sanctions have not been taken against Medeis some time ago. A search of Reference Desk project and talk page archives shows many users commenting adversely about Medeis.

Since Medeis is disruptive, a deletion vandal, and a major contributor to bad vibes, can Medeis be banned/blocked please?

In accordance with Wikipedia policy, I attempted to notify Medeis on his talk page. However there is no Edit or New Section tab on his talk page!

RJB — Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.221.87.169 (talk) 23:41, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There actually is an Edit and a New Section at Medeis page. There is much discussion including a discussion of ANI issues. I am unsure about the rest although it is clear that Admiral Caius did delete the posting thinking you are a banned user. Perhaps he can supply the diff to that decision? JodyB talk 01:46, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The history for this can largely be found at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Archive249#WP:GAME violations at Ref Desks using multiple identities from multiple_IP_addresses. That section also links to a sockpuppet investigation page. I personally am completely confident that the IP posting here is, in fact, WickWack aka Ratbone. One of his favorite ways to troll has always been to pretend to be several different people. His IP changes to quickly, and covers too many ranges, to really bother blocking. Not disrptive enough. Someguy1221 (talk) 01:49, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Although this IP is not named it is from the same pool in Australia. The evidence at Someguy's diff is enlightening. I think I may hear quacking in the distance. JodyB talk 01:57, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Thanks, Someguy. Other editors will note this is the third time the banned IP user has posted this in 24 (if not more, I haven't checked), it was reverted before by an editor who left a message on my talk page. His behavior has been discussed recently at the Ref Desk talk page under a header "wickwack" and throughout, with the point of his banning and the appropriateness of summarily reverting his edits mentioned repeatedly. I intend to unwatch this, and I suggest it be archived. Please leave a message on my talk page if my attention is needed agin. Thanks. μηδείς (talk) 02:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:Liang1a not going beyond complaints of prejudice against China to discuss contested edits to ADIZ articles

I rarely if ever take the initiative to try to get help solving an issue with another editor here but User:Liang1a has refused to substantively engage on the Talk pages with regard to the particulars of what this editor wants. The editor has only edited two articles in recent years and a typical edit in recent days is to just add "The baseless carpings by countries hostile to China such as Japan are nothing more than deliberate demonization of China" to an article. Maybe the cultural gap here as to Wikipedia's norms and purpose is just so wide that the problem is rather unprecedented in my experience. May I suggest an admin either admonish this user to either discuss the objections raised on article Talk pages and address the points at issue or alternatively restrict editing to the article(s) or by the editor until such time as there is further specific content-focused engagement with other editors?--Brian Dell (talk) 01:47, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The original text was: "The announcement of the zone drew attention and international criticism, especially from Japan and the U.S." It is obvious that "international criticism" is a subjective term insinuating that the whole world is condemning China. Obviously, the Chinese ADIZ is a political event that those countries hostile to China wish to exploit to demonize China. I don't know that the "norm" at Wikipedia is to allow partisans to use it for political ends. If it is permitted to insinuate the whole world is against China then surely it is permitted to refute it with :"The baseless carpings by countries hostile to China such as Japan are nothing more than deliberate demonization of China". Which, incidentally, is absolutely true. Furthermore, the term "carping" was used by an article published by Global Times which is an authoritative publication in China reflecting the sentiments of the Chinese government. "Carping and irresponsible remarks about China establishing its own ADIZ are of no value at all."[1] http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/827925.shtml Therefore, I was not merely expressing my personal opinion when I used the term "carping" but quoting sourced material. As a compromise, I will agree to "The announcement of the zone drew attention and expressions of discontent from some countries, especially from Japan and the U.S." Liang1a (talk) 03:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Also, Brian Dell or somebody, has been deleting my posts as quoted below:

It is not true that US ADIZ regulations do not require filing flight plans for those aircrafts that fly through the US ADIZ but do not enter US sovereign airspace. The US ADIZ rules are as follows: [2] http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


• In North America, the US and Canada are surrounded by an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which is jointly administered by the civilian air traffic control authorities and the militaries of both nations, under the auspices of the North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD.[3]http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


The joint US/Canadian ADIZ, which is almost exclusively over water, serves as a national defense boundary for aerial incursions.'[4]http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


Any aircraft that wishes to fly in or through the boundary must file either a Defense Visual Flight Rules (DVFR) flight plan or an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan before crossing the ADIZ (14 CFR 99.11). [5]http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


While approaching and crossing the North American ADIZ, aircraft must have an operational radar transponder and maintain two-way radio contact. (see 14 CFR 99.9 & 99.13) [6]http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


In the United States, the FAA handles the requests of international aircraft and Transport Canada handles Canadian requests.[7]http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf


Any aircraft flying in these zones without authorization may be identified as a threat and treated as an enemy aircraft, potentially leading to interception by fighter aircraft. [8] http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/Jan/49877/ADIZ%20TFR%20Intercepts%20w%20answers.pdf

There is no justification to deleted sourced material. I hope admin will ask Brian Dell to stop deleting it.Liang1a (talk) 03:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]


The original research / personal opinion in his edits are blatantly obvious, so I've given him a final warning. If he wants to grind his axe, he can do it somewhere else. Someguy1221 (talk) 01:53, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Is Someguy1221 an admin? Does he have the authority to give me warnings?Liang1a (talk) 03:42, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No idea but it doesn't matter. Anyone can give you a warning. You should take it on board and if it's deserved, make sure you stop the problematic behaviour. If problematic behaviour continues after several warnings, you may need to be blocked to protect wikipedia. (We don't need warnings before blocking if your behaviour is bad enough but it's normal best practice since it helps give us confidence we do have to block someone as they should know about the problems they are causing but aren't apparently going to stop.) Only an admin will be able to block you in the end, but who gave you the warnings doesn't generally matter. Nil Einne (talk) 03:56, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
To be more specific - yes, he is an administrator, and yes, he has authority to issue a final warning to a disruptive user. Anyone technically can issue such warnings, but admins can act upon them, and generally treat such warnings from other admins as more solidly valid than those issued by normal editors. Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 04:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
How do I know Someguy221 is an admin?Liang1a (talk) 04:06, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
See here: [156]. And then think about actually responding to the issues raised about your editing. AndyTheGrump (talk) 04:09, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

From Liang1a to Georgewilliamherbert: So, someguy1221 is actually an administrator. That scares me to death - NOT! If this is the quality of Wiki administrator then my opinion of Wiki is much less. I've attempted to give a balanced view of the issue. But it is obvious that Wiki is adament to block me. So go ahead and block me. Posting to Wiki is not the crowning achievement of my life as it seems to be to someguy1221. I've read and refuted the confused and arrogant bigots who keep lying about what third party evidence is. I'll try again to refute them and then I'll stop wasting my time. It's Wiki's loss if it is seen as partisan.

If you stole a car then your testimony is first party. If I witnessed your theft then my evidence is third party evidence. The car itself is just the stolen property and not evidence to prove innocence or guilt. By the same token, the issue is about whether US ADIZ requires filing of flight plan. Therefore, what American media said are first party evidence. And the US ADIZ rules posted by FAA is like the stolen car and is neither first nor third party evidence. It is simply necessary to be shown so that people know what the issue is. How can you talk about what the US ADIZ rules are without looking at them?

I've wasted enough time. It is not worth my while to waste any more of my time. There are plenty of other forums for me to express myself. This also reflects the situation in E. China Sea. After decades of seeking Americn approval and support, Chinese leaders have finally come to the realization that it is pointless to waste its time to gain the support of the US. Hence its declaration of the ADIZ in E. China Sea as a way to tell America that it is no longer important to China.

Keep your precious propaganda mill. Nobody is going to take you seriously if you just serve as a mouthpiece for American propaganda. For me to give a balanced view to your articles helps you and not me. I've not done much editing at all in the past. So not being able to edit Wiki articles is no loss to me. And I have many other things to do to give me more satisfaction than arguing with bigots. Liang1a (talk) 00:32, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Liang1a, you cite to the same source seven times here, but you could cite seventy times and it does not resolve the matter if your source is disputed. Calling attention to a source does not resolve the issue if contradicted by other sources or if, as here, the sources don't in fact conflict but the devil is in the details as opposed to the broad strokes one finds in the Powerpoint show your repeatedly refer to. Just why your source, or more precisely how you are using it, is problematic is laid out on the relevant article Talk pages. It requires more patience all around to work through more complex material and frequently more discussion as well. There is actually a certain logic to how Wikipedia works but to appreciate it one has to stop and analyze the nature of the resistance encountered instead of just taking another charge at it. Veteran editors are less likely to be treated as hotheads than newcomers not because their temperaments are fundamentally different but because they've learned over time how to tiptoe through the turnips and get things done. Just speaking as another editor, while I'd see your proposal to change "international criticism" to "expressions of discontent from some countries" overly wordy, this sort of proposal is very typical of Wikipedia's day-to-day editing and continuing down this lane represents the way to go here.--Brian Dell (talk) 05:53, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • @Liang1a: - I see that you are very new here (86 edits), which may be a factor in some of the difficulties your facing. If no one has told you yet, let me then assure you that one of the prime objectives of Wikipedia is neutrality. If you feel that the article in question has a bias toward China, just post your concern on that article's talk page, and allow for a discussion (like Brian has suggested). There are many people who will immediately evaluate the article, to ensure it is neutral. While that means it will not be "anti-China", it will not be "pro-China" either. There are plenty of experienced editors willing to help you, if you will let them. Just be willing to talk and work with others. Do not edit war, and don't get defensive when somebody says something you don't agree with. There is now plenty of attention on the article in question. It will get fixed where needed. Just watch, and maybe you'll learn a few things along the way. Cheers - theWOLFchild 00:32, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • I have no interest in editing the article, but having seen this ANI on my watchlist and having had experience with Chinese government sources on other matters, and with the special logic of the Chinese government viewpoint being held forth upon here, here is an example of genuinely neutral coverage by a major Chinese paper not actually in China, whose goals are expressly neutrality...even though it is very pointedly hostile to the government of mainland China...on exactly the same issue. IMO sometimes a neutral presentation of the facts of a situation is very often seen as POV by one or more sides in the equation; this applies as much to domestic politics as to international politics; the reason being that, in politics, a full representation of the facts is all too often not conducive to "fairness" because......the truth is very often not fair, but swift and obvious in the condemnation a neutral presentation of the facts of a case clearly show. Politics is not about being obvious and clear, rather the opposite.Skookum1 (talk) 01:11, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:ColonelHenry more personal attacks and outing

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User:ColonelHenry was warned a couple of times, inluding a final notice, against making personal attacks against me and the community as a whole.

a NPA warning

a NPA final warning

Apparently he's a bit obsessed with me, and is stalking and spying on me off-Wikipedia and recently used information so gathered to out me on Wikipedia, oversighted, but, this edit.

No illusions that rules have any meaning on Wikiedia, even the most sacred cows, as OUT is supposed to be, and particularly since it turns out that editors continue to churn out bad science, knowingly, then, instead of correcting it, out me for writing about it. Verifiability is a joke.

No follow up from me, outing is outing.

--AfadsBad (talk) 07:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Ridiculous, WP:HA#NOT. I corrected one of the matters you brought up on your blog about errors in science content. So what, I read your blog. I've corrected three or four things you've complained about in several of your blog rants about how Wikipedia's science content is bringing about the end of the world. You should appreciate it...someone actually reads your gripes and on occasion acts accordingly to correct the griped-about passage. I didn't mention you by name or mention other identifying information, didn't mention any contact information, and neither did I direct anyone how to find your anger-releasing soapbox of a blog. All I did was mention in my edit summary that I was responding to your recent blog rant and mentioned vague information that you've already volunteered elsewhere publicly but nothing that linked you to it. Rather disingenuous to claim you were outed when no one could have identified you from what was stated, and I only stated what you've mentioned on Wikipedia, or at public events connected to Wikipedia, to tout your credentials. Sorry, but you know what they say about people in glass houses and throwing stones. If you want to rant anonymously about other people (and out them on your blog) and then complain when someone vaguely alludes to you (but not in a way that leads to you or your front door)...pot calling the kettle black. I guess you'll just write about it on your blog as yet another reason why you hate Wikipedia. Sorry, if you feel attacked, not my intention. But your hands aren't clean in this. Perhaps Adorno said it best: "The splinter in your eye is the best magnifying-glass available."--ColonelHenry (talk) 07:25, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I have to say I'm not certain where you're coming from User:AfadsBad, considering you literally outed yourself with this edit. That took all of five seconds to find, and without ever reading your blog I immediately came upon it. If you don't want people being able to track you back to your off-wiki activities, then perhaps you should take the necessary steps to make sure they can't. It would be no different than if I told you that my name is Chet Long and I'm stationed in Louisiana, and then started screaming when someone else alluded to this at a later time. Which also brings into question the choice of oversighting ColonelHenry's edit, if it was no more than he claims it was (I don't have OS, so it would be helpful if another OS could inform ANI as to why that oversight was done). Coffee // have a cup // beans // 13:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Coffee - Check your email, I emailed you privately regarding the content rather than repost it publicly here. I didn't think it possible to out someone who already released that information on several occasions on Wikipedia and at Wikipedia-related events (Q&A sessions, etc.) in order to condescendingly establish "these are my credentials, I'm a scientist...you're all idiots."--ColonelHenry (talk) 16:57, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Good, now you're trying to out me via Wikipedia e-mail. --AfadsBad (talk) 17:19, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • It's not what he says it is; the oversighters are not idiots; it was a no-brainer oversight containing information not on en.Wikipedia and not in my blog. And, no, it wasn't oversighted because ColonelHenry mentioning my blog on Wikipedia; the blog is mentioned and linked in a couple of places on Wikipedia, and I tag it with my Wikipedia name. --AfadsBad (talk) 14:13, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's also a less than constructive edit for AfadsBad to blank a section claiming (unsourced) plagiarism, even when he recognises that it was a rewrite rather than an addition (and I can't see this section having been added in recent edit history). This is an editor more concerned with grandstanding their linguistic skills above others, rather than working to improve articles. Andy Dingley (talk) 14:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Less than constructive? It's utterly contemptible. This editor blanked the entire section on Flora, a subsection of "Flora and Fauna", rendering the main section title nonsensical and removing necessary and useful content. This is classic WP:NOTHERE. It seems our Literary Genius copied the section on his blog, and then posted his rewrite - to prove his ability to improve Wikipedia. He didn't just go ahead and improve it, oh no. He showed how badly written it was, and then showed how a Real Writer would do it. An editor apparently innocently believes that AfadsBadgenuinely wanted to improve Wikipedia, and so posted the "improved" section to the article. AfadsBad proves he has no interest in making any improvements, by deleting the whole section. He does not even restore the "bad" version. He just blanks it. Outrageous. Paul B (talk) 16:33, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That is what the instructions say. And, really, you can't throw an obligation to improve an article on someone just because Wikipedia editors plagiarized from them. Copyright violation instructions are clear: remove the material, post on the talk page. Don't like them, change them. But, as a volunteer encyclopedia, I am fine with choosing what I do. --AfadsBad (talk) 16:47, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Unsourced plagiarism?" It wasn't a rewrite by a Wikipedia editor; I posted an example rewrite on my blog, which is copyrighted, and I own the copyright; Wikipedia editors did the usual, they copied from the internet, from my blog, and pasted my work into Wikipedia without crediting me as the author and without my permission--there's no ticket for this one. So, not only plagiarism, but a copyright violation. But, I will be glad to take care of that through Wikipedia's official channels to make sure my copyrighted work is completely removed from Wikipedia. --AfadsBad (talk) 14:13, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wait, grandstanding linquistic skills with this? " No illusions that rules have any meaning on Wikiedia, even the most sacred cows, as OUT is supposed to be, and particularly since it turns out that editors continue to churn out bad science, knowingly, then, instead of correcting it, out me for writing about it. Verifiability is a joke." That is the most comma soaked, spagetti plate of grammer I have ever seen. I agree with the WP:NOTHERE and think this might be a case for WP:BOOMERANG. CombatWombat42 (talk) 16:57, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Of course, once more, following the instructions on Wikipedia is a complete bomb; so, maybe User:Andy Dingley can correct this to whatever he thinks people should do when a copyright violation is found:

"If you have strong reason to suspect a violation of copyright policy and some, but not all, of the content of a page appears to be a copyright infringement, then the infringing content should be removed, and a note to that effect should be made on the discussion page, along with the original source, if known. == Copyright problem removed ==

Prior content in this article duplicated one or more previously published sources. The material was copied from: insert URL or description of source here (optional). Copied or closely paraphrased material has been rewritten or removed and must not be restored, unless it is duly released under a compatible license. (For more information, please see "using copyrighted works from others" if you are not the copyright holder of this material, or "donating copyrighted materials" if you are.) For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or published material; such additions will be deleted. Contributors may use copyrighted publications as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences or phrases. Accordingly, the material may be rewritten, but only if it does not infringe on the copyright of the original or plagiarize from that source. Please see our guideline on non-free text for how to properly implement limited quotations of copyrighted text. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. While we appreciate contributions, we must require all contributors to understand and comply with these policies. Thank you. AfadsBad (talk) 14:28, 10 December 2013 (UTC) has been created for this."[reply]

At least I've learned that following any policies or guidelines on Wikipedia is not an argument for having done it correctly.

--AfadsBad (talk) 14:28, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Lets get back to the outing issue. If any user self identified but no longer wishes to have their real life ID known on this website then no one should repost it, ever. I would like to make sure this is clear.--MONGO 16:06, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I concur. I don't care if it's something AfadsBad mentioned somewhere at some time that ColonelHenry picked up on... mentioning it in an edit summary is a real dick move. --Laser brain (talk) 16:10, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Great blog, Afads. Of course, one might suggest that it would take the same amount of effort to correct the problems you complain about as to complain about them... but just pointing the problems out is also helpful. Thank you. --GRuban (talk) 16:39, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I tried to improve, but some editors, such as ColonelHenry and Cwmhiraeth, made it clear to me that rules and procedures trumped everything, including verifiability. Both of these users fought to keep bad science in article space, in spite of the information being made up nonsense. It would be more fun to write accurate articles than to post about nonsense, but the former is not welcome here. --AfadsBad (talk) 16:47, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • No offense, but I would have been glad to work with you had you approached me initially with a little less of the aggressive "bull in a china shop" swagger. In fact, I aim to improve Dent corn in the next few months, and if you could get off your condescending high horse, I would probably enjoy your opinion and expertise as that work proceeds. But as long as you continue to be belligerent, I would never waste my time attempting to collaborate with you.--ColonelHenry (talk) 17:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • It doesn't matter if he's condescending or if you don't like the attitude on display at his blog. Any of us should be able to post any kind of blog we want that's critical of Wikipedia material without being attacked and outed on Wikipedia. I can't see what you posted in that edit summary, but I don't think it would have been oversighted unless it was serious. --Laser brain (talk) 17:17, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oversight, from my experience with it, tends to remove just to play it safe whether there isn't a problem or not--and if it isn't a problem, it's no big deal. Knowing what I wrote, I don't believe it was serious and it wasn't anything more than AfadsBad already released in tooting her own horn to lord over others she thought inferior intellects--and it was nothing that would have led an average, unknowing Wikipedia user to know I was mentioning her. So, there was no "outing"--ColonelHenry (talk) 17:27, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Actually, they are cautious about not removing material they don't consider outing. I wrote twice about material I was concerned about and both time oversighters made the effort to discuss with me why they felt the material was not outing; I disagreed once, and agreed the other time. When we disagreed, the oversighter asked another oversighter to investigate, with my permission, and this additional oversighter agreed with both of us in part, and removed some of the information. Very civil. --AfadsBad (talk) 17:32, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • No you wouldn't have. You went ballistic because I offered some minor suggestions while you in a good article nomination. In an AN/I thread, and a subsequent de-GA'ing, many other editors posted about your hostile attitude. --AfadsBad (talk) 17:22, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • It's not material from my blog; and oversighting it didn't even require discussion. It was personal information about me not available on Wikipedia. And now, ColonelHenry is using his Wikipedia account to e-mail this information to others. --AfadsBad (talk) 17:22, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (1) I mentioned what I wrote to an admin above who joined considering this matter...would you rather I repeat what I said here, publicly? (2) Rehashing four month old battles that were already litigated and resolved is not good form, AfadsBad. And you do me a disservice in thinking I can't kiss and make up. I work and collaborate with several editors who I've disagreed and argued with. If you could calm down and be a little less aggressive and little more reasonable, it could be a worthwhile collaboration...but your attitude here shows such a collaboration wouldn't be a fruitful use of my time. I respect your expertise, I have no respect for your attitude.--ColonelHenry (talk) 17:27, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Your inaccuracy will always be a problem. "these are my credentials, I'm a scientist...you're all idiots." That's not what I said at all; and I don't know if you purposefully misread or misquoted it, or you just couldn't see what it said because of your preconceived notions; either way, it would make you impossible to work with. And, the geology Good Article where you didn't care that the science was completely made up, since it had been procedurally promoted to GA, the fact that it contained made up, non-verifiable science didn't matter to you, so that, instead of removing ridiculous science from Wikipedia, you insisted it be kept, since you badly promoted it to "Good Article" status due to your lack of knowledge of geology. It's the Randy from Boise syndrome; I can't find common ground that lets you see how bad the science was, even thought it was a mistake at high school level. Won't work. --AfadsBad (talk) 17:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm not rehashing a old grudge you still have that has already been resolved, that I learned from (i.e. I don't do GA reviews anymore because I couldn't dedicated the needed time, and I made an error in assuming good faith on sources and content), and that I've moved on from. You spend more time rehashing and complaining and then rehashing again that could more positively add toward contribution, and condescending or not. --ColonelHenry (talk) 18:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Has User:Cwmhiraeth removed from Wikipedia any of the made-up science that I discussed in my blog posts? No. She complained about my blogging about her, on my talk page. But, verifiability is beyond her. So, as long as it keeps going on, she and others keep making up science and putting it on Wikiepdia's main page, my rehashing pales in comparison to the wiki mirrors copying made up WikiScience. Rehash that. --AfadsBad (talk) 18:04, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sniping from the perimeter does nothing to fix it. If you want to correct it, be a WikiGnome and correct the errors. There are plenty of users correcting small things here and there, so instead of complaining and writing jeremiads criticizing other users who can only do their best, show up, drop the smug attitude, fix things, make your case if someone asks why without biting their head of, and get your hands dirty. Most of the articles you complain of have no one working on them. I'd be the first person to endorse and support the removal of your block if you came back, focused on correcting a few things, and played well with others. You don't play well with others. I don't either, but at least I try and I do work with several other editors. Imperious swagger doesn't build collaboration. If you came back and dropped the attitude, I probably could learn something from you (I'm always open to learning) and we together could probably do excellent work. I would assert you would make one hell of a good FAC and GA reviewer--something both projects need. Hey, ball is in your court.--ColonelHenry (talk) 18:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm not blocked you know, never have been, other than an error early on. You can see an editor's block by looking at their contributions and hitting block log or something. --AfadsBad (talk) 18:27, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I don't see how anyone can do anything, in either direction, if we can't see the edit summary for ourselves. Perhaps if ColonelHenry, who knows what it said, just agrees to not use that type of information on-wiki anymore, whether or not he thinks it should be considered outing, then this would solve itself? --Floquenbeam (talk) 18:10, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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(edit conflicted while discussion was being closed) I'd like to see something a bit stronger from ColonelHenry, because of the enduring consequences of outing, which was obviously serious enough for the oversighters. Considering the discussion above, I'd like to see stronger confirmation from ColonelHenry indicating s/he really understands outing. I also find many of his/her comments above unhelpful, particularly considering the seriousness of the issue. And following copyvio instructions is everyone'e prerogative-- we don't all have time to fix every copyvio we find. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:14, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(earlier comment someone rubbed out in an edit conflict)

Involuntary outing is bad, yes. But maybe someone could explain this to my feeble brain: (1) the OP claims his own blog's content was plagiarized; (2) how is it possible to prove that claim without "outing" oneself by providing the citation to the blog? and (3) a blog is not a valid source on Wikipedia anyway. Hence, the OP should never have posted that content in the first place. Right? ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 17:07, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The blog was not being used as a source. The blog showed an example of bad prose copied from a Wikipedia article. The author then rewrote the "bad" prose on the blog, creating what (s)he evidently believed to be brilliant prose (saying the same things, cited to the same sources) to show how it should be done. Another person then posted the rewritten text to Wikipedia to replace the "bad" prose. AfadsBad then deleted the section, claiming that their blog was being "plagiarised", thus, in effect outing themselves. Paul B (talk) 20:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Certainly Wikipedia editors thought it brilliant enough to plagiarize without credit. And, not only did I remove it, I followed the directions at WP:Copyright violations, and I linked to my blog on the article talk page, so there was no "in effect outing," I posted a link to the blog on the talk page, a place where some editors discuss articles, and where one is directed to post a template with a link to the URL that was plagiarized when removing the text. Read WP:Copyright violations some time. It's enlightening. The outing has been oversighted. The blog link at the article has not. --AfadsBad (talk) 20:48, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I see. Well, as has often been said here, if one is concerned about being outed, complaining about it on this totally public page is not the best strategy. So the complainant needs to decide what's more important: Staying anonymous here, or protecting a copyright on a blog. On the other hand, if someone was deliberately trying to draw attention to their blog, this could be a good strategy. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 20:18, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
So, should I thank the Colonel for obsessing about the blog? It certainly has driven my stats up for the day. However, it's still not outing me, like ColonelHenry did, so I don't really care about it being or not being posted here, the article where I posted it, other places where others post it. I care about editors posting personally identifiable information about me that is not otherwise available on Wikipedia in a retaliatory move, as clearly stated by the Colonel in his properly oversighted outing edit summary. --AfadsBad (talk) 20:48, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The key question might be then, is it possible to discern from your blog what your real-life identity is? If not, how did he figure it out? (And no details, please, just "in general". We don't need any reruns of such outing.) ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 20:57, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think there's a recent ArbCom case that's going to go against you on this. He did a hell of a lot of sleuthing, but not from my blog. I should probably feel honored, as I had to search for where I interacted with him, while he was devoting a lot of time to finding out off-site information about me.
"Posting another editor's personal information is harassment, unless that person had voluntarily posted his or her own information, or links to such information, on Wikipedia." On Wikipedia. --AfadsBad (talk) 21:03, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

No one outed me by linking to or citing my blog, which is not a secret. Outing is about revealing personally identifiable information on Wikipedia that does not already exist there. My blog is already posted in a couple of places on Wikipedia. I'd be glad to post it even more places, but that's not really the purpose of Wikipedia. To repeat, the blog is not how ColonelHenry outed me. It would not be oversighted, anyhow, because it is already linked all over Wikipedia and tagged with my Wikipedia user name. It's not outable. Read WP:OUT some time. --AfadsBad (talk) 20:40, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

If he went way out of his way to find your real-life identity and post it here (or anywhere), then that's malicious and should be dealt with. Although there's a lesson in there for you as well: Be extremely cautious as regards your "internet footprint". If one bad-intentioned citizen could find it, others could too. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 21:36, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That is exactly what he did, what was oversighted, and what I am reporting about ColonelHenry and off Wikipedia personal information about me. --AfadsBad (talk) 22:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And also Streisand effect. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:16, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sigh. Except that she cared that her property not be on Google. I want my blog all over the place, and, to help Wikipedia readers find me, I add my Wikipedia user name to my posts' tags. So, what Streisand effect? --AfadsBad (talk) 21:19, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Again, how can we do anything, even warn or counsel someone, without knowing what the edit summary said? The fact that it was oversighted does not definitively prove it was outing. AfadsBad and ColonelHenry are describing the contents of the edit summary in different ways, and we can never know who is more accurate. I'd say an email to ArbCom is the only practical solution, so they can either caution ColonelHenry, or block him, or tell AfadsBad he's over-reacting, or something. But we can't do that here. --Floquenbeam (talk) 22:18, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Then how about a disclaimer, although I realize that after following the instructions for copyvios, and for other things, and being told I was wrong to, in all probability, it will be incorrect, or simply used as all guidelines and rules are on Wikipedia: outing is a crime if others do it, but just another bother to be given the run around if it happens to outsiders. --AfadsBad (talk) 22:40, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You're intentionally attributing opinions and statements to me that I'm clearly not making. It makes me suspect (absent any evidence to the contrary) that you could easily be misrepresenting the contents of the edit summary too. So thanks, you've beautifully made my point for me. --Floquenbeam (talk) 22:46, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Since I haven't attributed anything to you, I'll let you own your own comment. --AfadsBad (talk) 22:51, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

"Unless unintentional and non-malicious (for example, where Wikipedians know each other off-site and may inadvertently post personal information, such as using the other person's real name in discussions), attempted outing is grounds for an immediate block."

And, how about some of the admins in this thread reading the oversight policy? From interacting with oversighters on behalf of others, I know the policy better than you. --AfadsBad (talk) 22:45, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A keyword there is attempted outing. That's a blockable offense, whether the attempted outing information is accurate or not. There is no obligation to prove that it's the real info. The attempt is sufficient to put the attempter on ice, either for a short stretch or permanently. However, here's what you need to do, based on experience: Find a trusted admin and communicate to him offline (i.e. via e-mail) if your privacy is ever compromised. Don't bring such a sensitive matter to a public forum. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 22:54, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Navigating Wikipedia is a nightmare, and always, no matter what you do, you're in the wrong. Read much of ANI, or spend any time here and the conclusion about "trusted" admin is limited. As for Wombat, WP:TLDR, ESSAY, RANDY, DICK, DIVA, WHATEVERJUVENILE essay necessary to not take responsibility for problems on Wikipedia, like making up information and passing it off as science and leaving it on Wikipedia, etc. --AfadsBad (talk) 23:06, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is starting to feel like a case of WP:DIVA. CombatWombat42 (talk) 23:00, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sent to ArbCom

As usual, in spite of the plethora of guidelines and policies and admins there are none. --AfadsBad (talk) 23:21, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sending it to arbcom was probably the smartest and fairest course of action. It's very difficult to deal with something when you can't actually see with what's being discussed and there appears to be disputes over what it was. There's a reason why most cases where there are strong privacy issues involved are dealty with by arbcom. You can't blame administrators for being reluctant to deal with something when they're not sure of the details of what they're dealing with (and since administrative actions are subject to review by the community the fact that couldn't explain to anyone querying even if they were doesn't help either). Nil Einne (talk) 07:15, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"There's a reason why most cases where there are strong privacy issues involved are dealty with by arbcom." And what's the reason it says nothing about this on the policy page? --AfadsBad (talk) 21:39, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

70.120.95.221 - continued disruption and possible sock

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The IP account 70.120.95.221 has been on a long-term pattern of changing flag icons, changing boxer nationalities from British to Irish, and adding in unsourced ethnicities in the ledes of articles despite being against WP:MOSBIO. This follows the exact same patterns of two other editors previously blocked for this pattern of disruption (User talk:70.115.253.212 and User talk:River City Boy). They have been reverted by several different editors and yet carry on regardless.

Examples of changing flag icons: [157],[158],[159],[160],[161],[162],[163],[164],[165],[166],[167]

Examples of changing nationalities or removing Britain or trying to impose that they are Irish: [168],[169],[170],[171],[172],[173],[174],[175]

Examples of adding unsourced ethnicities into lede: [176],[177],[178],[179],[180],[181],[182],[183],[184]

The IP has been cautioned, warned and given a final warning [185], and has also had a SPI initiated against them on 2nd December, with the two other accounts above listed. Unfortunately due to a backlog the SPI has not been dealt with yet.

Despite this they once again make another edit changing "British" to "Irish" on 10th December [186]. So it is clear that this editor doesn't want to defend themselves and wishes to carry on seeing if they can get away with their disruptive behaviour.

For me this is clear block scrutiny evasion. Mabuska (talk) 13:21, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Rakeshkraja and All Things Nice

It seems a recently created article, All Things Nice, was created by someone who was paid by the subject of the article to create it, as he has acknowledged himself in the article. In light of the recent WikiPR scandal I think this may be a violation of WP:PAY and am posting here to see what administrators think should be done. Jinkinson talk to me What did he do now? 14:34, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

They didn't acknowledge that, that was vandalism by another user (see the history.) You can't make that assumption. Canterbury Tail talk 16:40, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, and thanks for pointing that out. Jinkinson talk to me What did he do now? 16:44, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There probably are advertising issues with the article though, I haven't had the time to go through it, but a quick glance looks like yes it is advertising. Canterbury Tail talk 16:46, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@Canterbury Tail: Not only is it advertising, but it's unfit to be a Wikipedia article in any way—it's (1) unsourced, (2) promotional, and (3) conflict of interest. I would suggest a nomination for deletion of this article. Epicgenius (talk) 19:35, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it's at AfD now, so it should probably be handled there. The editor in question probably doesn't merit administrative action otherwise at this time. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 21:16, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism report

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Hello,

As I was reviewing new uploads on Commons, I was brought to this page: Joe Hockey. It has been vandalized by TheRamblingNarcissist and is still under fire. Could a sysop take action there. Sorry if this isn't the right page or if I missed something, I come from fr.wp. Thank you, Letartean (talk) 14:36, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Indefinite block. In the future, you can report vandalism on en.wikipedia at WP:AIV. --Jayron32 14:53, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your help! Page noted. Have a nice day, Letartean (talk) 14:55, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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User:Wran – continued disruption

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This editor has been engaging in highly disruptive editing since 2011. His latest editing activity primarily consists in reverting attempts at improving articles about Ancient Greece. He blindly reverts edits by other editors without ever justifying his actions. Even when the previous versions are in error, he follows an agenda of 'preserving' the content of those pages no matter what. Whenever other editors ask him to provide sources he either resorts to circular sourcing [187] (citing books which primarily consist of articles available from Wikipedia) or replaces reliable academic sources with notoriously unreliable sources such as http://www.justanswer.com [188] or http://quizlet.com [189]. When being reverted he never discusses his actions; he merely resorts to edit warring, personal attacks (including baseless accusations), and playing up into flame wars on talk-pages (one can check his talk page and edit summaries to verify this). He also frequently engages in original research [190][191][192][193]; when reverted he dubs other established editors' activities "vandalism", and then demands that others find sources for his own statements. --Omnipaedista (talk) 17:43, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I see that at Know thyself his 3rd placement of material(he's at 4 now) removed for not being reliably sourced had the edit summary "you may think it's unreliable but you need to PROVE it wrong in this instance". Attempts to explain policy on his talk page don't seem to have had much result. I don't have much hope for this editor. If he doesn't have an adequate response a block will be in order (or rather another block). Dougweller (talk) 19:24, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And if [http://quizlet.com/28600012/greek-and-roman-thought-plato-flash-cards/] is the sort of thing he still thinks meets our criteria, I don't think I want to see him editing anymore. His comment in June 2011 "Stop interfering with the rights of readers to any publicly available info, it's totalitarian" still seems to be the way he approaches sources. I suggest that everyone reads User talk:Wran to understand the issues with this editor. Dougweller (talk) 19:28, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My interaction with Wran was limited to the Great books edits which started at diff 85. I opened a discussion on the article talk page and posted on Wran's talk page. It was not a productive discussion, but at least the addition of unsourced material to the article stopped. Sorry to see that Wran is not learning. It's unfortunate that multiple editors must take time to explain, revert, and, now, engage in this discussion because of Wran's efforts. Perhaps another leave of absence from WP will help. – S. Rich (talk) 20:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's hard for me to do this, because I love when people are interested in these topics and I want to support each of them. I started to fix up the article Socratic problem (it had misdefined in the lede what the problem was, only mentioning that it dealt with Plato's writings) with [194], which was all sourced with a citation to W.J. Prior's article in the Blackwell Companion to Plato. Wran removed part of this, saying it was "subjective and untrue" [195]. Discussion moved to the talk page and Wran elaborated his position that "it's a wildly speculative claim, far from the mainstream" [196]; I asked for evidence of any of any of this, of any source which contradicts the Prior source, but none was given by Wran. I even provided more evidence that Prior's view was mainstream (as if being published in a Blackwell companion was not prima facie sufficient): [197] and [198] showing that Louis-André Dorion also shares the view, both in the Blackwell Companion to Socrates and the Cambridge Companion to Socrates; and Debra Nails shares the view in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. And then Wran will cite Nails solely as a source later (even disregarding contradicting views): [199] (which itself became a spat with Omnipaedista [200]). So Wran will favour Nails' view at one time, and disregard it as non-mainstream at another, and no evidence is presented to establish why. There needs to be some way to require that one does not remove reliably source material (at least when it is not contradicted by any other reliable source), and neither re-add removed material which does not have a reliable source. --Atethnekos (Discussion, Contributions) 20:59, 10 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block - Highly actionable case and way beyond the warning stage, what with multiple blocks and warnings. Topic ban would be the only alternative, but likely just kicks the can down the road. An indef is overdue. Jusdafax 06:39, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Indefinite block - Well, enough is enough. We should not accept this type of disruptive behavior. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 06:51, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Done. I've called it "disruptive editing", which in this case combines edit warring, a consistently combative attitude, and frequent incompetence in the business of reliable sourcing. That they weren't blocked indefinitely over their DSK edits was a show of good faith, but that cup is empty. Drmies (talk) 18:35, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Dougweller (talk) 19:13, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Gabriella~four 3.6

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Gabriella~four.3-6 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) This user has, recently, created huge numbers of very short pages which consist of the text "Monster High link", or something similar. She is clearly intending to create a redirect, but she doesn't appear to know how. So I posted this on her talk page, to try to teach her to create proper redirects so this won't happen again. But to no avail; she has continued to create such pages, which, as Neonchameleon pointed out, does nothing but "make work for everyone else," who have usually tagged these pages for speedy deletion rather than redirecting them as I have usually done. This seems to fall into the realm of disruptive editing, and I would like an admin to decide if this is in fact true and whether any action is needed. Jinkinson talk to me What did he do now? 02:27, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You weren't even the first; a week earlier User:Jni had tried the same thing. And after you, User:Howicus also made a valiant attempt to no avail. Kolbasz (talk) 02:37, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
She does read her talk page - or at least has blanked it. Twice. Also looking at her entire talk page past the times she blanked it, she's had more than two dozen articles nominated (and mostly deleted) under wp:Speedy in a one month edit history. Neonchameleon (talk) 02:42, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Would anyone care to email this user, since talk page messages aren't working? Epicgenius (talk) 03:03, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Update: She has been blocked for 24 hours. Jinkinsontalk to meWhat did he do now? 03:17, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Meant to post here with the block. I hope that will get some attention from the editor. Vegaswikian (talk) 03:43, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
She was still doing it, though, right up until when she got blocked. See here. Jinkinson talk to me What did he do now? 03:18, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I put an "advertising" tag on the article. Most of the article content comes from promotional sources, not third parties. The article could use some non-fan attention. John Nagle (talk) 08:34, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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BLP concerns?

Shouldn't this edit be a BLP concern? It is an unsourced claim and does not appear to be talked about in the article at all. Proudbolsahye (talk) 07:31, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I reverted it. There are several in that category, so you might want to review them. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 07:44, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Controversial categories in BLPs are difficult to deal with. It's important that we do mention controversial things, if they're covered by sources, but you can't put an inline ref next to a category so the technical problem of verifiability joins the human problem of putting labels on people.
In Ortaylı's case, the article's only actual source - that isn't a dead link - is the Turkish government, and that's definitely not going to call him an Armenian genocide denier, but on the flipside the article is unlikely to be neutral without independent coverage. I realise that Ottoman history is neglected on en.wikipedia, but there's no shortage of English-language historiography out in the real world... bobrayner (talk) 09:30, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Right. Sourcing is vital. There was no source for this, someone just stuck it in there. From the sourcing standpoint, it was about as valid as categorizing him as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 14:28, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Basically, this borders on a violation of a restriction on a sensitive topic. Unless the info is sourced, it should not be added. Epicgenius (talk) 16:07, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Got it. thanks guys... Proudbolsahye (talk) 04:39, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

magickirin11 socks

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for example this rowdy.--Severino (talk) 14:37, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This editor is making constant BLP-breaching edits; for instance, repeatedly calling Jesse Jackson a "racial hate mongrel"[201][202] and describing Amy Goodman as a "terrorist supporter"[203]. The unwarranted personal attack on me[204] makes it clear that thgis person has been editing under another IP or account previously; all the signs point to User:MagicKirin11. RolandR (talk) 14:59, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's clearly User:MagicKirin11. The preoccupations and terminology are identical. Special:Contributions/70.183.160.105 Special:Contributions/74.104.159.130 are other IPs used by the same editor. Paul B (talk) 15:50, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
An SPI could be in order, to at least have a digital trail of characteristics and a sock trail :) Dusti*Let's talk!* 15:52, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've blocked the IP, and given their penchant for personal attacks and racist trolling I have preemptively pulled talk page access as well.--Jezebel'sPonyobons mots 16:57, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Pramukh Swami - Controversy - Alleged Sexual Assault Allegations by Pramukh Swami and BAPS Senior Monks

There is a cabal of wiki-editors who have a conflict of interest regarding pramukh swami and won't let any controversy to be posted.

I have attempted to post sourced controversy regarding the figure in question and the same profiles have changed the record back.

The page is: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pramukh_Swami_Maharaj&action=history

I've added to the talk page and there is no comment. The editors monitoring that page are trying to stop the truth from getting out. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ShantilalSodom (talkcontribs) 20:27, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've blocked the above user and RevDel'd the username from the history for being offensive and a BLP violation. I, unfortunately, don't have time to investigate the content additions at the moment. @Mark Arsten: seems to have been there recently however. John Reaves 20:42, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (edit conflict) Just looking at the history at Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it looks like there's been persistent edit warring and sockpuppeteering (including by the OP, above) to add a section to this article that may not comply with BLP. @Materialscientist:, @George Ho:, @Mark Arsten: ("the same profiles" noted above, none of whom were notified about this thread)

    I suggest semi-protecting the page against non-autoconfirmed (not just using pending changes, as is current) and blocking every SPA/sock puppet. postdlf (talk) 20:46, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I've changed PC to semi. Mark Arsten (talk) 20:57, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
BLPN and RSN should probably weigh in on this. The allegations have been posted in the media. Is it out-of-line to just mention that these allegations have been made even though they haven't proven to be demonstrably true in a court of law? LizRead! Talk! 21:21, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
How is the username offensive? --George Ho (talk) 01:19, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'd say absolutely not to posting content about allegations. I'd suggest doing so is inline with posting gossip, no matter the source. And imagine if we posted every allegation made in a newspaper. Once there is some definitive information, and if its deemed significant, I assume it would be , but I'm not in position to judge, then that info could be posted. Remember that what is posted on Wikipedia does not necessarily disappear once it disappears from our articles. It can posted on other sites using WP, and be there a long time, long past the time the allegations have disappeared.(Littleolive oil (talk) 01:35, 12 December 2013 (UTC))[reply]
@George Ho: The username is the subject's birth name plus the word "sodom" , as in sodomite or sodomy. John Reaves 04:53, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Anybody's username is "Sodom" or something and not blocked for that? George Ho (talk) 06:30, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
George, I'm not sure what that is supposed to mean. John Reaves 07:01, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Sodom" ain't offensive, is it? George Ho (talk) 08:32, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It shouldn't be, Sodom was a city in ancient Jordan. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 08:53, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
In this case, the content that was inserted involved accusations of sodomy so I believe it was intended to be. 14:53, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

William Kelly (Olympian) probably needs speedy delete

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Hi, I'm not sure what the best route here is but William Kelly (Olympian) needs to be deleted as far as I can tell, the sooner the better.

I've not been able to verify any of the relevant details, meanwhile the article claims drug use, outs the possibly person (if they exist), and the entire article may be a hoax. Sportfan5000 (talk) 21:45, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It was a hoaxed copy of Jason Kenny, so I have deleted it. BencherliteTalk 21:52, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That explains it, thank you! Sportfan5000 (talk) 21:58, 11 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Dale Boone

Lately, the self-declared official WP account of champion eater Dale Boone, User:Worldchampiondaleboone, has been persistently making unverified changes to his own article and spamming it with promotional links to an Indian eating competition which he dominates. Such behaviour should not be tolerated... Can he please be barred from touching his own article? Read, COI! 218.186.193.101 (talk) 14:40, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've notified the editor. Regards. Gaba (talk) 14:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

IP removal of sourced info

94.180.37.119 constantly removes a sourced information from Lachin. 3 times already:

The RIA Novosti (Russia's state agency) article clearly states that

"The council also voted in November to establish a sister city relationship with the city of Berdzor [the Armenian name of the city] in the territory."

First time he called RIA Novosti an "Unauthoritative source" and then claimed that "After protests in Azerbaijan, the agreement was canceled" and provided no source to back it up. --Երևանցի talk 17:15, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is a content dispute/edit war. I advise you to bring this to WP:AN3 if you believe edit warring here on the IP's part is problematic. --Jprg1966 (talk) 18:01, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Constantly" amounts to 2 edits. If it persists, post a complaint at WP:AIV. ←Baseball BugsWhat's up, Doc?carrots→ 20:14, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The editor is using a dynamic IP. There are a number of reverts from editors using the same dynamic telecom service from the same country—highly suggesting that it is the same user. --Jprg1966(talk) 21:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like that to me. Blocking won't work, so semi-protected for 3 days. Dougweller (talk) 21:25, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User:AleexxAlcala issuing severe personal attack

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User:AleexxAlcala issued a severely hurtful personal attack, attacking my sexual orientation, on my talk page because I removed unreliable information from online blogger Josep Vinaixa that (s)he user keeps insisting be added to Pulses, the upcoming album by Karmin. The editor called me a "faggot" and insisted that gay people like me are annoying as f**k, also entitling the section as "Idiot". This user is clearly unable to work respectfully with other editors, and their severely bad attitude is not what is in the best interest of this website. And they're severely upset, due to my issuing the first-level Disruptive warning to the user, due to continuous addition of the content back into the article after its removal, claiming they're done research and that it is fact. However, no other reputable source has confirmed their claim(s). Their behavior should be looked at, as it is extremely disrespectful to hurl homophobic slurs at someone, no matter of their sexuality. livelikemusic my talk page! 22:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The user has been blocked indefinitely by Bwilkins. Mike VTalk 01:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Active DRV short-circuited by an apparent super-vote

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I had sworn of ANI a month or so ago, but IMO this is something that at least needs to come before the community to review. Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Henry Earl closed as a delete 18:19 Dec 10th, an editor files a Deletion review (inked above) at 20:31 Dec 10th, and the DRV is closed as an overturn 1:44 Dec 12th. Usually discussions that are closed after so short a time are done so via WP:SNOW, when the consensus is overwhelming. However, here, the discussion stood at 6 endorse & 5 overturn or relist; the closing admin invoked not Snow but WP:IAR, claiming essentially that the endorsers were wrong and that he is right.

Jclemens is a noted inclusionist, regularly taking a conservative stance in regards to how policy such as WP:BLP1E is applied in deletion discussions. That's fine, we're all allowed to hold opinions and argue them. What is IMO very not-so-fine is using one's position as an admin to essentially clobber an active and ongoing discussion because they disagree with both it and the initial AfD result. There are no hijinks at the DRV; no severe civility issues, no socks, nothing untowards; all who had weighed in at that point are regulars and veteran editors. The article Henry Earl should be re-deleted, the DRV re-opened, and Jclemens' closing statement may be converted into a discussion entry if he wishes. We appoint admins to, when needed, weigh the consensus of a discussion and act according to the project's policies and norms. We do not appoint admins to delete or restore articles on their personal whim. WP:IAR is to be invoked in the rarest of circumstances, and I do not believe that the project is harmed by its omission if that is what the consensus of editors decides. Tarc (talk) 06:21, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, Tarc, I undid the out-of-process close before I saw that you had posted here. As I said to Jclemens, let's just be patient and wait for a proper close by a neutral editor once the traditional 7-day discussion period is complete. 28bytes (talk) 06:42, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Since you thought it appropriate to post here, I'll point out here that as the original AfD closure, your undoing of my IAR (IAR is not out of process; IAR is a pillar) closure is a clear violation of WP:INVOLVED. I'll further note here that I've invoked special BLP enforcement to keep the article undeleted and unhidden while the discussion continues. Jclemens (talk) 07:52, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's fine. Consider it an IAR invocation on INVOLVED, just like you invoked IAR to attempt to supervote and shortcut this DRV. We're back at zero again. — Scott talk 10:49, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Perhaps this statement from WP:INVOLVED is applicable here: "In straightforward cases ... the community has historically endorsed the obvious action of any administrator – even if involved – on the basis that any reasonable administrator would have probably come to the same conclusion." The close was obviously improper - one of the most blatant supervotes you'll ever see.
The utterly frivolous invocation of special BLP enforcement is also very concerning. There is no way that deleting a person's article is a BLP violation. The idea that we are required to keep articles on people we've decided don't meet our notability guidelines and policies if we think the subject might miss out on financial benefits is one of the most preposterous I've seen on Wikipedia. Neljack (talk) 11:28, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Here I think is the biggest question I have for Jclemens as well. I'd like to see him expand on the topic. As I see it the reasoning is dubious at best. Jusdafax 04:28, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(Note ~ Not an Admin) Since I somewhat benefitted from this, I do not know if I should support the closing by Jclemens, but I would like to say that the article should NOT be re-deleted. Instead, it should be as it is now, with the content being {{temporarily undeleted}} as it should have been when the discussion went to Deletion Review. --Super Goku V (talk) 07:26, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That's fine; I have no objection to leaving it restored while the discussion continues. 28bytes (talk) 12:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The discussion needs to continue, Jclemens supervote action in the DRV was disruptive. Yes there was canvassing involved by a third party and some suspicious keep voters, but that is, if anything a case for relisting, not automatic closing. WP:TROUT for Jclemens and remember when it reopens DRV is not AFD round 2. Secret account 13:10, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I don't think it is anywhere within the letter or the spirit of WP:BLPBAN (as invoked above by Jclemens), or of WP:BLP policy in general, to say that the deletion itself of an article is a BLP violation. This is regrettably becoming a case of an abuse of admin tools. Tarc (talk) 13:37, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep calm. The DRV discussion is ongoing and will eventually be closed by somebody totally uninvolved. There are not current problems with the situation. Whatever happened up to this point, just let it go, and focus on content building. JehochmanTalk 13:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • Still, the invocation of BLPBAN, which Jclemens has even dared to formally log here [208], is so obviously ludicrous and abusive ("deleting the information on Mr. Earl could deprive him of attention and income" – by that logic any deletion of any self-advertising promotion piece would be a BLP violation!) that this cannot possibly be allowed to stand. I am finding there is already a pretty solid community consensus against this attempted ban here, so I will soon strike it from that log. Fut.Perf. 14:12, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • Agreed. That wasn't just frivolous, but outright bad faith abuse of process on JClemens' part. Resolute 14:31, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • I have a bit of a problem with "Whatever happened up to this point, just let it go, and focus on content building". I suspect that if a non-admin committed a similar violation he would get either a stern warning or a short block, not a call to "let it go". See User:Beeblebrox/The unblockables. --Guy Macon (talk) 17:26, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I promised myself I would never mention Jclemens again, but this is too egregious to ignore. It is most definitely an abuse of admin tools, and if it ever happens again, I'll open an ArbCom case to have them removed. I can accept that people might honestly think that BLP1E doesn't apply, although I would disagree. But it is not possible for someone who understands BLP to claim that restoring the article was "protected" from reversion by BLP. Falsely claiming a "BLP" trump card when you are actually going against the only possible BLP aspect undermines the respect of the BLP policy by others, and its use by honest admins who are actually trying to enforce it. The consequences of doing it once should be community censure. The consequences of ever doing it again should be tool removal. Since 28bytes is OK with leaving it open during DRV, and ANI can't do more than criticize an admin for abusing the tools, I guess that's all that can be done here. --Floquenbeam (talk) 14:23, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • I think a desysop discussion on Jclemens should happen sooner rather than later, since this is not the first time he has abused tools to push his inclusionist agenda. Creatively misinterpreting policy and using his admin bit to abuse process is nothing new with this editor. ReykYO! 15:28, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • Note that Jclemens has now continued to edit-war on the restored page attempting to uphold his invocation of the BLP exemption [209], even after I had formally stricken it from the enforcement log as having been overturned by consensus [210]. He has also attempted to file a "warning" against me in the name of that same invalid BLPBAN claim [211][212]. I would seriously propose blocking him if he continues in this vein. Fut.Perf. 15:36, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
        • It ought to be noted that also holds checkuser and oversight permissions. John Reaves 16:00, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Could everybody please take one big step back from the fight? Jclemens, please stop taking further actions here. Let's just let this article resolve itself through the normal editorial process. Jehochman Talk 15:38, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • " Deleting or in any way hiding this article will deprive Mr. Earl of publicity, causing him direct harm." What? John Reaves 15:57, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Agreed. That, and Jclemens' similarly-worded BLPBAN rationale, are mind-boggling. I was willing to take the attempted supervote closure as merely ill-considered, but the bizarre invocation of BLPBAN is giving me serious pause. — Scott talk 16:09, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Blocked 24 hours so community can decide whether Jclemens should continue to hold admin privileges. Based on his response to Fut Perf, he refuses to see the problem and has NOT promised that his behaviour will not continue, thus he should not be given the chance to continue unless the community decides he was somehow correct. Abuse of IAR and spuriously imposing sanctions upon another editor are unacceptable to see in an admin, and I am of the opinion that Jclemens has violated the communities' trust to the point that they should not retain admin privileges at this time. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 17:26, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Someone remind me what it takes to remove tools an administrator on account of their abuse. Can that be done in this venue or does the matter have to land at ArbCom? Carrite (talk) 17:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Procedurally speaking, only ArbCom can remove the tools from an admin for cause. Jimbo technically can too, I think, but I doubt we'll ever see that happen again. Mark Arsten (talk) 17:32, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I believe that Wikipedia:Removing administrator rights and Wikipedia:Requests for de-adminship pretty much covers it, even though they could do with being more clearly written. --Guy Macon (talk) 17:34, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I believe the community would be allowed to restrict his use of the tools. Basically, it would be like imposing a topic ban. Something to the effect of "Jclemens is indefinitely banned from using his administrative tools where it concerns the policy on biographies of living persons, with the exception of vandalism and obvious violations" would suffice. We would have to enforce it with blocks.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 17:40, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • My understanding is that ARBCOM exists for situations where the community cannot come to consensus and/or resolve the issue themselves. ANI is not a method listed at DESYSOP, but if community consensus exists there's no reason to involve ARBCOM, especially if it is likely that the behaviour will continue, as here. If consensus exists in this thread that Jclemens has seriously abused their admin privileges (IMO, such consensus exists already and several people have said exactly that), all it would take would be to flag down an active Buro to press the button. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 17:37, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unless I am mistaken, there is no precedent for a community based desysop (please correct if I'm wrong) and it is unlikely that a 'crat would act on it. Also, how would revocation of the admin permission affect the checkuser and oversight permissions he has? John Reaves 17:42, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You'd need a steward to remove checkuser and oversight. And you responded to the wrong comment. Dark Sun (talk) 17:45, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
So the community could (theoretically) ban him entirely, but can't evoke removal of the tools (a far lesser sanction) even with clear cause and consensus to do so? That doesn't make a whole lot of sense, and if true it should be changed. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 17:51, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Community desysop has been proposed many times and failed many times. I'd agree that it should be available, but that puts me in the minority. As of now, all a consensus can do is motivate Arbcom to act. Arbcom is currently the only venue for forcing tool removal, like it or not.--Cube lurker (talk) 17:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
For the record I'm discussing only community desysop as a principle, I'm witholding comment on the specifics here, at least for the current time.--Cube lurker (talk) 18:08, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)He hammered in the final nail be invoking BLP because it would deprive him of publicity. This is saying that it should be kept to promote him, which is a clear violation of WP:SOAPBOX and there is a possible COI. Dark Sun (talk) 17:38, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • What a lynching....not concurring with the recreation or rationale, but this "get a rope" mentality is overkill.--MONGO 18:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • (edit conflict) Despite being an outspoken inclusionist myself, and despite thinking that Jclemens opinions on the matter are mostly correct, I have to admit the behaviour he displayed is disingenuous at best. Perhaps not much more of whoever closed the AfD trusting arguments like "multiple events sum up as BLP1E", but still. I hesitate in calling for desysopping because 1)I am not well informed of previous Jclemens history 2)out-of-process actions on the opposite side have instead usually given a free pass or even cheers (do you remember the old unsourced BLP deletions of a few years ago, before the BLPPROD process was put in place?) 3)some arguments here seem to show the same degree of disingenuity (what COI has Jclemens with the subject of the article?!?) 4)Jclemens is being badly outed/cyberbullied off-wiki, and I am suspicious people just waited for him to make a wrong step to tar, feather and kick him away. In short, I don't like this discussion, I don't like the tones and the witch-hunting: but I must agree the behaviour of Jclemens on the case in point (especially calling for undeletion for BLP reasons) is highly questionable. I'd prefer ArbCom to look into the matter. I also would ask to unblock Jclemens so that he can participate to the discussion and explain himself. --cyclopiaspeak! 18:07, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think in light of the above information (thanks to all for that) that this would indeed be a good matter for ArbCom to handle rather than having a hissy fizzle here. I share the view that the actual substance of the DRV ruling is arguably correct, although it was done prematurely and with what I see as abusive threats of retribution in order to enforce a favored content outcome. Administrators threatening to use the stick are in fact using the stick. Carrite (talk) 18:46, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Opposite side have instead usually given a free pass or even cheers". WP:BATTLEGROUND much? --Saddhiyama (talk) 10:54, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Everyone needs to calm down. Let's have a discussion about what to do with the article, decide it according to policy, and move on. There's no need to attack anyone. Everyking (talk) 18:08, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I had thought that his advocacy for promotion of corporations was a little beyond the pale, but this BLP invocation is pretty stunning. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 18:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think an ArbCom case is a terrific idea and I hope he pursues it. Carrite (talk) 05:41, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Observation With what I can count I see 3 potential ArbCom cases (Nightscream, Kafziel, and this) of Administrators using their powers in a manner inconsistent with current consensus. Might it be a good idea for ArbCom to issue (and have delivered to every admin) a blanket statement reminding them about the responsibilities that are laid upon them for having admin-bits and that they are expected to be conservative in their exercise of bits and to not cause undue concern in their exercise. Hasteur (talk) 13:32, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Jclemens restriction

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Jclemens is indefinitely banned from using his administrative tools where it concerns the policy on biographies of living persons, with the exception of vandalism and obvious violations. Violations of this restriction would be enforceable by blocks.

  • Support as proposer. We may not be able to desysop him, but we are able to restrict his use of the tools. It would mean that he is to act like a non-admin when dealing with any contentious BLP issues. Failure to adhere to it could be used as the basis for the Committee to desysop him by motion.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 18:07, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. What? No. Calm down. Everyking (talk) 18:11, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I am actually quite calm and don't even disagree with Jclemens with regards to the deletion of the article, but his invocation of the special enforcement regime in this case is so absurd and abusive as to warrant some sort of action regarding that issue.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 18:33, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. Absolutely too broad, and we're not talking of BLP violations here, we're talking of out-of-process discussion closures. I could understand a temporary ban on closing AfD/DRV discussions, but not this. --cyclopiaspeak! 18:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. I have no confidence in Jclemens using administrator tools in the BLP area. P.S. Everyking: please don't tell people to "calm down" because you disagree with them; that's patronizing and unhelpful. — Scott talk 18:15, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I second that P.S. I'm getting very sick of people telling others to "calm down" here. It's smug and offensive and always has the opposite effect. --Anthonyhcole (talk · contribs · email) 03:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per proposer. He has abused administrative tools and edit warred against consensus, claiming a BLP violation when he just wants to promote the subject. Dark Sun (talk) 18:16, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support pbp 18:18, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose as overly harsh, too broad and likely way too soon to even consider. Niteshift36 (talk) 18:19, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strong Oppose. This is a lynching, is absurd and is Wikipedia at its worst. Period.(Littleolive oil (talk) 18:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC))[reply]
  • Support as reasonable emergency restriction to resolve current situation until a full desysop can be decided by ARBCOM. The original DRV supervote was problematic, but the subsequent actions and attempting to invoke IAR as a catch-all defence is completely unacceptable. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 18:28, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Jclemens very reasoned calm comment on his talk page indicates he will be away for 12 hours. How is this an emergency?(Littleolive oil (talk) 18:40, 12 December 2013 (UTC))[reply]
  • Support Jclemens views on BLPs is unacceptable Secret account 18:29, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Unacceptable? - How so? Also, who is going to be determining what is an "obvious violation" - there are shades of gray in many "obvious" situations. This is too broad and out of place as well. Start an RFC/U then act on anything determined there. MarnetteD Talk 18:36, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • The "ban JClemens!" Wikipediocracy canvassing thread is [linked removed].—S Marshall T/C 18:39, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I guess you're not shy about linking to an "outing" thread, which has gotten people threatened with blocks and oversighted before. Kudos for your cojones, I suppose. Carrite (talk) 19:00, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Wait - until the block has ended and he has had a chance to calm down. For what it's worth, placing such a severe editing restriction on an Admin is very serious, should it come to that, and it is my opinion (again, if that is the consensus reached here) that if they cannot be trusted with BLPs then they cannot be trusted with the tools full stop, and the matter should therefore be escalated to ArbCom for consideration of a de-mop. GiantSnowman 18:47, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. This is not an acceptable use of the bit, and is the reason why there needs to be some form of oversight on administrators, other than other admins / ArbCom (which is all admins). GregJackP Boomer! 18:56, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose for now It was wrong headed, but we've had wrong headed admins do things in the name of BLP before. I think a warning from the community should be enough. Hobit (talk) 18:59, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - I think the formal reversal of the abusive threats and unilaterally imposed non-policy-based restrictions — and its implied warning to the Administrator to knock it the hell off — is the path forward rather than this perhaps overbroad and certainly unfocused approach. Carrite (talk) 19:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC) Last edit: Carrite (talk) 19:04, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose for now - but if he violates the BLP rules again in anything approaching this manner, then he should be fully desysopped rather than just restricted. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 19:19, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • We have surely advanced so much since the era of Grace Sherwood...ah, I oppose unless we can prove Jclemens is also made of wood.--MONGO 20:03, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, if he weighs the same as a duck........ Carrite (talk) 23:49, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Wait, moving way too fast. Legoktm (talk) 20:05, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Jclemens has clearly demonstrated that he is unfit to administer such topics. Frankly, I see little reason to consider him fit to administer anywhere else, given such blatant abuse of his admin status to enforce his own point of view. AndyTheGrump (talk) 20:07, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose for now. This feels a lot like a lynch mob. I'd want to see a properly diffed request with evidence that can actually be reviewed before making this kind of determination. --Elonka 20:40, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - This sanction on Jclemens is, I think, a little too much. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 20:46, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. Jesus guys, I really hope I don't ever screw anything up around you all. Given that JClemens specifically said that they would be offline for ~12 hours in their last edit (5 hours ago), and given that the block is only for 24 hours, I really think we need to back down and cool off for a bit. There is no urgency to this. UltraExactZZ Said ~ Did 20:55, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose for now. Jclemens has made a series of mistakes in this sorry business, but we ought not to rush to judgement so rapidly. I have criticised his actions in the past, but he's been a good servant of our project for many years and I don't accept that he is unable to learn from mistakes. The block hopefully will bring home the seriousness of how the community has viewed his actions and may yet bring about the desired outcome: that he doesn't make the same mistakes again. --RexxS (talk) 21:07, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    To paraphrase, "Jclemens is not now and never has been a Wikipedian". Time he learned that the rules apply to him just as much as they do to everyone else. EricCorbett 21:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    Some (fellow) admin decided to temporarily revoke his "Wikipedia citizenship". ZOMG. ArbCom to the rescue (see below). Someone not using his real name (talk) 21:31, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Look, he's blocked, and has not yet had a chance to explain himself. Is he now brutally aware that he f'ed up? I would expect so. Does he agree that he f'd up? We don't know yet. Blocks and restrictions are ONLY to be used when the editor is unwilling to follow the rules ... now that he knows the community consensus is that he f'ed up the rules, let's see what he has to say ES&L 21:16, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • He has posted a statement on his talk page. Nick (talk) 21:21, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Re: "Does he agree that he f'd up?". The answer is an astounding "No, ArbCom shall vindicate me" (paraphrasing) [213]. If filing ArbCom cases weren't such a pain in the ass, I'd file for emergency desysop myself. Someone not using his real name (talk) 23:35, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose I don't think a further restriction is merited at this point. Let's see how he handles situations like this in the future before concluding that the block isn't enough. Mark Arsten (talk) 21:39, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose per Mark Arsten. This is an overreaction, and at best premature. postdlf (talk) 21:50, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Wait - and let him talk. I believe his use of admin tools was quite blatantly wrong. But he should have a chance to explain himself. Neonchameleon (talk) 22:14, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • No opinion on this, but I'm --> <-- close from blocking the next person who refers to this as a lynching. NW (Talk) 22:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It sounds like you're near the end of your rope. Face-devil-grin.svg
Berean Hunter(talk) 01:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comedy barnstar forthcoming. Carrite (talk) 18:07, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose I agree with GiantSnowman. Administrators have to be able to use their tools to deal with BLP violations when they see them. If they can't be trusted to do that, they can't be trusted to be an administrator. Either Jclemens will act properly in this area in the future, in which case there is no problem, or he won't, in which case he will surely be desysopped. Neljack (talk) 22:35, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose – Drop the pitchforks and let tempers cool. Please don't block me NW, I didn't refer to lynching Face-smile.svg (with apologies to Dr. Strangelove – gentlemen you can't use levity here, this is the Dramah Board). But yes, as GiantSnowman says, "placing such a severe editing restriction on an Admin is very serious". Ultimately, I don't think it would be beneficial to the encyclopedia. Mojoworker (talk) 23:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • It seems that it would be even more beneficial for Wikipedia for this person not be an admin at all, lest we want to transform it into Spampedia. Someone not using his real name (talk) 23:38, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support "deleting the information on Mr. Earl could deprive him of attention and income" ?!. Since when is that an argument to restore an article. Wikipedia's purpose is not to ensure a subject receives "attention and income". I am shocked and dismayed at such an attitude. Dlohcierekim 23:46, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support- I agree entirely with AndyTheGrump. Pushing such a ludicrously wrong-headed interpretation of policy is one thing. But he's using his admin bit to override established process against consensus. It's not the first time he's misused his tools to try to rule by fiat. Frankly, I think his admin bit should be removed altogether. Reyk YO! 23:50, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Procedural oppose. Except in the case of an emergency, only ArbCom can desysop someone. A community restriction on the use of an administrator's tools is an end run around the rule. I understand that an admin may be topic banned or blocked, but this proposal is not in line with those sanctions.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:55, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Bbb23, your conflation of (1) community control of an editor's use of a tool with (2) desysopping is self-serving and misleading. This is not desysopping (he'll still have the user right), it is the community exercising control over an editor in one precisely-circumscribed behaviour. I get it that you don't like that. But we can do it, and we should do it where appropriate. Your (and many, many other admins') position, that only ArbCom can deal with poor admin behaviour, is a frank misrepresentation of the facts. --Anthonyhcole (talk · contribs · email) 03:05, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose in that I can't imagine a restriction like this being compatible with holding adminship. The arbitration committee is the place for review of tool use, which is where this should go. I have just stumbled over this so have not digested the whole story. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 23:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - needs to go to ArbCom. StAnselm (talk) 00:21, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose, but only procedurally. There is very strong consensus that Jclemens' action was inappropriate. Significant concerns have been raised as to his continued suitability for adminship. This should (and IMO must) be heard at Arbcom. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 01:52, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose Wrong venue, and far too messy and vague. Needs to go to ArbCom (which I note Jclemens has said is his wish on his talkpage anyway). Black Kite (talk) 02:07, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. This is exactly the right venue to restrict the behaviour of an editor. Admins are not special cases in that regard. Personally, I'd ban him from editing or discussing BLPs broadly construed. But this is a good start. He's not fit to deal with BLPs on any level, but I'm sure he can block obvious vandals, socks and spammers, protect pages under vandal attack, make technical page moves, etc., etc. - so desysop would be overkill and against the interests of the project. This limited restriction is useful and definitely within our power. If this proposal doesn't pass - largely on "procedural" grounds or "admins are special" grounds - the next step should be an RFC. --Anthonyhcole (talk · contribs · email) 02:32, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose - Ah yes, an admin is accused of abusing his powers, complicated by a questionable block of him that at first glance appears punitive. As others note, ArbCom is the place to make a big-ticket review of this sort including but not limited to a judgment on a proposed restriction on some uses of the admins tools. As for the article that this is all about, I've read it and it seems notable to me. But this matter has gone way beyond the article now. I see numerous facets that require scrutiny. Jusdafax 04:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment I don't agree with Jclemens' actions or views on this at all. The agenda seems to be some sort of bleeding-heart action to help out a homeless man, and I empathize with that but it's not what we do here. About the accusations of lynching, I'm not sure these quick polls are the best way to handle admin misconduct. How many people here !voting are like me and just took a quick glance at what happened? How many mistakes should an admin get? As a general precedent, this sets up a situation where those who feel abused by administrative action could pile in and overweight the discussion (doesn't seem to be the case here). I lean towards leaving it up to ArbCom. II (t - c) 05:50, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. There's no pattern here, no proper consideration either. I don't know what he was thinking but it did no particular harm. Additionally, the controversial edit of restoring the appearance of the article occurred prior to full-protection - anyone, myself included, could have done it, so there is no admin tool usage issue per se. Wnt (talk) 06:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Jclemens in multiple actions has acted boldly to assert his personable opinion. That personal opinion is not necessarily unreasonable, but his use of admin privileges, and clear use of implied authority in what looks to most of us to be an opinion inconsistent with the opinion of the community means that Jclemens no longer enjoys the consensus support of the community to judiciously exercise admin functions. I believe that Jclemens should submit to a reconfirmation RfA before resuming any admin functions. --SmokeyJoe (talk) 11:23, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. This was a very blatant example of abuse of admin status to enforce personal opinions, and as it is far from the first time that this has occurred, it is time sanctions are enforced to prevent future abuse. --Saddhiyama (talk) 11:45, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. I'm no great fan of Jclemens - he's seriously wrong in his actions in this case and I strongly oppose his autocratic approach (specifically here and in general). But this is a kneejerk reaction to an issue that really hasn't caused any harm and which in no way constitutes an emergency, and does not in itself imply repeated abuse of BLP policy - editors should not be topic-banned for one violation of policy (especially if done in good faith, which I think this was - however bizarre the reasoning). There's no rush, and we should let discussion continue and let's see how he responds. Then when heads are cooler and if the thing can't be resolved amicably, someone can start something up at whatever WP:ALPHABETSOUP (Ha! I wasn't expecting that to be blue) venue is appropriate. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 15:59, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strongly oppose as this is an ultra vires attempt to effect a community desysop by calling it another name. I neither know nor care about the dispute at issue, but if we want to overturn the long-standing consensus that community desysops should not be allowed, then that discussion should take place in the appropriate forum. In the meantime, should the supporters wish, they can instead propose a topic ban from deletion discussions or BLPs (noting that there appears to be precedent for community bans from AfD/RfA). Should Jclemens violate that topic ban, he would be subject to blocks of increasing duration. Should Jclemens himself wheel war the block, his adminship can be rapidly revoked by bringing a narrowly-tailored Arbcom case. While I'm personally opposed to complex or "magic word" based enforcement processes, there's something improper about sidestepping a longstanding consensus through what is, respectfully, creative wikilawyering. —/Mendaliv//Δ's/ 20:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Proposed: Reverse BLP sanction in this case

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Irrespective of the ultimate fate of the article in question or of Jclemens, his declaration that "Henry Earl is placed under deletion, redirection, or blanking prohibition, since hiding Mr. Earl's history could deprive him of charitable contributions during the holiday season." is not within the spirit of WP:BLP policy and should be officially considered reversed. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 18:45, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

  • Support as proposer. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 18:45, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strong support although the sanction was never official anyway. Dark Sun (talk) 18:47, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Formal setting aside of the abusive action is desirable; further action along this line by the Administrator after such a result would open the door for an ArbCom case with a clearly foreseeable outcome. Carrite (talk) 18:50, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - self-evidently misguided. WJBscribe (talk) 18:52, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support reversal as an obvious incorrect application of BLPBAN. --Jezebel'sPonyobons mots 18:55, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - as much as I feel the article should stay in WP space, and even that the article could indeed help Mr. Earl, the prohibition is ridiculous. --cyclopiaspeak! 18:57, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • support I'm with Cyclopia here. Hobit (talk) 19:01, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support I have nothing to add to what has already been said.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 19:03, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, obviously. Nothing more needs to be said. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 19:15, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support: Jclemens' invocations of WP:BLPSE and of WP:BLP here are obviously incorrect and at odds with both the letter and the spirit of the relevant policies. Without comment on the rest of this mess, this particular action by Jclemens is so far removed from the realm of reasonable administrative discretion that reversal should be a slam-dunk. MastCell Talk 19:19, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Jclemens' declaration is so loopy it sounds like somebody doing a parody of a power-mad admin, and is exactly the sort of thing that (quite rightly) gets Wikipedia criticised and fosters mistrust of admins. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 19:21, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Obvious. Taylor Trescott - my talk + my edits 19:22, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support regardless of the merits of the original AFD. Not a reasonable reading or application of policy at all. postdlf (talk) 19:48, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support in order to avoid establishing any precedent for this kind of action in future cases.JodyB talk 19:56, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • LOL, so BLP now is used to protect the financial "rights" of panhandlers? Maybe Jclemens needs to explain if he wrote that in jest or not... Someone not using his real name (talk) 20:01, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support as proposer. And because WP:BLP policy cannot be overriden by admin fiat. AndyTheGrump (talk) 20:03, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. This was an absurd mis-application of WP:BLP. JohnCD (talk) 20:13, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support – This was not within the spirit of BLP policy. Paul Erik (talk)(contribs) 20:45, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support per the above - JClemens' interpretation of policy is incorrect, on this point. UltraExactZZ Said ~ Did 21:01, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Absolutely ridiculous interpretation of our BLP policy. Coffee // have a cup // beans // 21:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. I really can't see this as anything but an attempt at entrenching a supervote JClemens must have known would be viewed as controversial. Resolute 21:38, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support There is no right to a Wikipedia page, and it cannot be construed as "harm" for a person or entity not to have one. That a business, or even a worthy charity, might gain income if such a page existed, and might fail to gain it if the page is blanked or delted is irrelevant. If a page exists primarily to increase anyone's income, that is a clear violation of WP:SPAM, and in and of itself grounds to delete the page. DES (talk) 21:56, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Snow Support I can't add anything to this part of the discussion other than that I can't see any way to the BLP sanction. And this part of the discussion is unanimous. Neonchameleon (talk) 22:02, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oppose. If the spirit of BLP policy is "do no harm" and deleting Mr. Earl's nearly nine-year-old article would hurt him financially, then Jclemens's actions are indeed in the spirit of the policy, in a refreshingly counter-intuitive way. Merry Christmas! --71.163.153.146 (talk) 22:12, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I thought that might be the rationale but there is no evidence or apparent reason supporting the reality of such a personal financial loss, and according to policy the article does WP:NOT exist for that purpose, nor is it a recognized basis for inclusion, under the inclusion criteria. Alanscottwalker (talk) 22:31, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There are many ways to help people who are homeless and struggling with alcoholism. But creating a Wikipedia article detailing their arrest record isn't one of them. The fact that some people need this explained to them is incredible, and Jclemens' claim on the moral high ground here is sickening. MastCellTalk 22:43, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Perhaps you should address your concerns to the creator of the article, MastCell. It wasn't me and I doubt if it was Jclemens (I haven't looked). --71.163.153.146 (talk) 00:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My comment was addressed to anyone who defends the existence of this article on "humanitarian" grounds. I apologize for the confusion. MastCellTalk 00:54, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I apologize to you, MastCell, for playing games with you, because I knew what you meant. My opinion is that the article doesn't need defending on humanitarian grounds because it already conforms to our policies. I see Jclemens's "humanitarian" defense as a novel approach wholly within the "do no harm" spirit of WP:BLP. I am willing to AGF when he says his concern is the welfare of Henry Earl and as far as I'm concerned, Jclemens does have the moral high ground here. --71.163.153.146 (talk) 02:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I don't care if someone could prove that the article benefits him financially; keeping an article for that reason, essentially saying that the financial considerations of subjects trumps our inclusion guidelines, would be a terrible precedent. We would be essentially creating a "right" to have an article. I do not want to do that.--S Philbrick(Talk) 14:26, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I debated with myself as to whether this warrants a reply, as the IP appears to be trolling in the spirit of Jclemens, but, for the record, I can't believe someone is taking that BLP argument seriously. Are we going to transform this site into the encyclopedia of panhandlers whose biographies cannot be deleted because it would be causing them financial harm? Really? What about not deleting any spam whatsoever, because deleting spam also causes some living person financial harm?! Someone not using his real name (talk) 23:26, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • The article meets the letter of our policies. There was no reason to put it up for deletion in the first place. Yes, some alcoholic panhandlers are notable. Get over it. Spam, on the other hand, is specifically forbidden by policy. --71.163.153.146 (talk) 00:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
      • Wiki-wise notability is determined by WP:CONSENSUS or we wouldn't have WP:AfD & DRV, and not by pounding your fist on the table invoking the financial losses of the subject in case of deletion. But I suspect you knew that already and are here to serve us red herrings. Someone not using his real name (talk) 01:48, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Notability should first be determined by policy, then if there's a grey area, by consensus. I'm only trying to understand Jclemens's reasoning, since he's not here to speak for himself, not to serve you red herrings. Unlike many editors, I understood what Jclemens was saying when he opined that someone who doesn't embrace all Five Pillars is not a true Wikipedian. A simple, logical statement that seemed to enrage many—to the point where many start frothing at the mouth when they see Jclemens's name. That surely is a large part of this current drama. --71.163.153.146 (talk) 03:06, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Who says the spirit of wp:BLP is "Do no harm"? As I understand it the spirit of the policy is first "Don't do anything that might get us sued." Do no harm is a distant second. Especially after a certain recent Arbcom ruling. Neonchameleon (talk) 02:11, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There is however an interesting wikiphilosophy point in the Jclemens behaviour. Many editors here, including many who piled up on the Mr.Earl AFD, think that removing articles on "ethical" grounds is often necessary. But everybody here (including myself) seems to insist that instead keeping one on the same grounds is ridiculous. Why such a double standard? Why don't we think that both actions are ridiculous? The actions of Jclemens were WP:POINTy, but it is interesting what they revealed.--cyclopiaspeak! 10:50, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It may be an extension of American legal/social principle that while a person can be forbidden from certain damaging speech, a person cannot compelled to speak in someone's favor. Similar to this, in criminal law, a person can be forbidden from causing harm, but cannot be compelled to help those in need (well emergency services can, but regular citizens cannot). I don't know to what extent these unidirectional principles extend outside of the United States. Someguy1221 (talk) 11:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
@Someguy1221: in criminal law, a person can be forbidden from causing harm, but cannot be compelled to help those in need This is interesting. Here in Italy the law imposes a duty to rescue when you find someone in immediate, critical need of medical help -not to do so is a crime.--cyclopiaspeak! 12:10, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wouldn't it take an experienced attorney to know what could get Wikipedia sued? I'm not an attorney. I think the spirit of the policy is more general, as I've said, something like "do no harm". (Neonchameleon, I don't know what ArbCom decision you refer to.) WP:BLP says ". . . the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment." Jclemens apparently understands this to mean more than "don't put anything libelous in a BLP". --71.163.153.146 (talk) 03:52, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Jclemens blocked

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First, do not rush to unblock Jclemens. The usual pattern in these ANI's is (1) outrage, (2) motion to sanction, (3) block, unblock, reblock, (4) ArbCom, (5) desysops all around. Could we please not do that this time?

  • It has never been Wikipedia policy to block for abuse of admin tools. One bad action does not justify a second bad action. I urge the blocking admin to reverse. Jehochman Talk 20:11, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Just to be clear, Jehochman: we can block admins for tool abuse, or anything else for that matter. Your constant pleading for your class as a special case, beyond the reach of community sanctions, is false and self-serving. There is nothing in policy or precedence that implies misuse of admin privileges can only be dealt with by an arbcom case. --Anthonyhcole (talk · contribs · email) 02:53, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Yeah, apparently his BLPSE action was not in jest and he thinks ArbCom will clear him. [214] Good block I say. He can appeal to ArbCom if he wants, preferably without disrupting more Wikipedia pages in the meantime. Someone not using his real name (talk) 20:14, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I suppose his resigning tools would shorten the process. That or acknowledging a mistake and moving along without further theatrics. Carrite (talk) 20:16, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Not concurring with original block but no unblocking please...everyone chill out a bit.--MONGO 20:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Bad block. I echo Jehochman. This was a bad action made in response to a bad action. There was no obvious risk of Jclemens disrupting the project during this time. Resolute 21:35, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I oppose this block. I do not see it as in any way preventing harm. It looks punitive to me. I also urge the blocking admin to reverse. This block clearly does not have consensus support. DES (talk) 21:58, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Good block He was engaged in disruptive editing by edit-warring and threatening to use BLPSE against another admin where it clearly did not apply even as his actions were being strongly criticized by the community. Should he come back and file an unblock request acknowledging his wrongdoing or otherwise signaling such actions will not be repeated then the block can be reversed. If he is unwilling to do either then he can sit it out for the next 18 to 19 hours.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 22:11, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock now. Enough lynch mob. Reverse purely punitive block. --71.163.153.146 (talk) 22:17, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked The edit warring (and really wheel warring—even if no tools were used, special permissions were used/threatened to be used). Let's not unblock until we figure out if ArbCom is the place we need to be going and/or until Jclemens promises to disengage and refrain from such behavior in the future. NW (Talk) 22:22, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock As far as I can tell there was no potential for harm when the block was made, as the admin had said they have no intention to block anyone and were going off-line. Alanscottwalker (talk) 22:43, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock I really don't think there's much prospect of Jclemens trying anything at the moment, and if he does there will be lots of people watching him and ready to block him. So the block isn't preventative. Neljack (talk) 22:47, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked- by his words and actions Jclemens has indicated that he intends to carry on in this manner. Reyk YO! 23:03, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • unblock needs to be able to take part in AN/I discussion. Dlohcierekim 00:07, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
He can do the same thing that I had to do. Post his response on his talk page and get someone to cross-post it here. GregJackP Boomer! 00:32, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oh, and keep blocked. He was using the tools in an edit war / edit dispute, and has given no indication that he will stop. GregJackP Boomer! 00:34, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked: This is a 24-hour block, people. He deserved it, probably more. It will be up before this discussion is over. Voting on whether a block should be reduced by less than a day is kinda a waste of time. pbp 00:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked. There was no indication that Jclemens was intending to stop using tools in a questionable manner; this was a good, preventative block. — Scott talk 01:18, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock. I don't like the way this is being handled. Everyking (talk) 01:24, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked unless he promises to stop. Now that I've had time to review the situation, I think this was a very questionable block by Starblind, but I'm also very concerned by Jclemens' insistence that he's right and everyone else is wrong. I think that TParis, the admin who reviewed the unblock request, has got it right:[215] If Jclemens promises to moderate his behavior and let the discussion play out, then go ahead and unblock. So far though, his reply to TParis (in my opinion) is not sufficient.[216] If Jclemens decides to accept the conditions wholeheartedly though, I would have no objection to unblock. As for whether to de-sysop, I think those calls are a bit premature at this point. From reviewing Jclemens' contribs and admin actions, this seems to boil down to: He made a premature controversial close of a DRV, and used his admin tools to undelete an article. It appears to be a decision that is not supported by followup discussion and consensus, but he wasn't acting against consensus, he just made the wrong decision to begin with. I don't see that as a reason to de-sysop. As for the followup warnings and invocation of BLPBAN, those are a different matter, I'm still looking into that part. --Elonka 02:50, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
    • You missed that he edit warred during the DRV to restore the article's contents [217] [218] after his premature closure of the DRV was reverted by another admin and he took note of it [219]. That's not fair to characterize as "he wasn't acting against consensus, he just made the wrong decision to begin with", but more like: "he was told by a fellow admin (several in fact) that he is persisting in actions contrary to policy, but he just sought new ways to get his way (like threatening his colleagues with WP:BLPBAN)". Someone not using his real name (talk) 03:05, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked for the moment, but remain open to Jclemens's unblock request(s). Right now, the best assurance he's willing to give is "the idea that I would be disrupting the encyclopedia if not blocked or restricted is ridiculous". Unfortunately, the whole reason we're here is that that isn't ridiculous. If/when he agrees that he won't continue the edit warring, DRV-closing, or BLPBANning that led us here - even if it's just because he intends to file an arbcom case instead, to get the whole thing sorted out - then I would be fine with the block being lifted prior to its original endpoint. Until he can tell us that, though, the assurances he's willing to give are too little for me. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 03:35, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock now - How can we have a discussion about sanctions without the accused? This sure looks punitive to me. Jusdafax 04:20, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock provided he agrees not to edit Henry Earl or block anyone for doing so. He's a good admin, not a vandal; he's not going to go back on his word, and he deserves the right to speak in response. Though he's going to have a lot of convincing to do with this BLP idea. Wnt (talk) 06:13, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep blocked. What part of edit-warring against consensus, issuing completely frivolous warnings, attempting to circumvent standard editing procedures by invoking an utterly incorrect BLPBAN, etc, is acceptable behaviour for an admin? Added to which, Jclemens has shown an immense lack of clue with their "unblock request". Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 09:26, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Unblock Punitive block; no emergency; discussing Jclemens without him being able to present his case in this venue is akin to a kangaroo court. --cyclopiaspeak! 10:44, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Question

How does an article that's been around for almost 9 years suddenly become a problem? ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 20:50, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WP:OSE I suppose. Someone discovered it. Wasn't there some big bruhaha about "unwatched BLPs". Somebody decided to watch/read that one, I suppose. Didn't we have hoax articles that were around for years? Someone not using his real name (talk) 21:10, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That would be because we're a bit rubbish at keeping on top of BLPs. There are thousands of similar articles out there, unwatched, unloved, some will be particularly egregious violations of the BLP policy, but they just sort of become accepted, a reference might be added here or an update made there, but without anybody really thinking "should WP have this article - maybe I should PROD or AfD it and see what happens". Nick (talk) 21:19, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Isn't BLP what the "living people" category was supposed to help accomplish? I note the admin's comment, "Deleting or in any way hiding this article will deprive Mr. Earl of publicity, causing him direct harm," seems highly unusual. I have to say that while the admin's heart may be in the right place, his sense of what's appropriate on Wikipedia seems to have made the wrong turn at Albuquerque. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 21:59, 12 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
JClemens' argument was invalid, but so was the argument made by the AfD closer. JClemens' idea would lead to keeping random articles because you decide the subject needs the publicity, say, because he is homeless. 28bytes' idea would lead to deleting random arguments because you decide that despite passing GNG their subject somehow makes them 'indiscriminate information', i.e. that you should discriminate against information you don't like. Of these two ideas, the latter is the more dangerous, because it cuts into the encyclopedia. If JClemens were to be penalized, 28bytes would deserve worse. Wnt (talk) 06:05, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think that's a misreading of 28bytes's closing rationale. I understood it as meaning that, although GNG is arguably met, the community has editorial discretion to decide it is unsuitable for this encyclopedia regardless. Which is completely true, and not really up for dispute. 28bytes judged the consensus of the community as he saw it, which was that the article met the spirit of WP:BLP1E, and closed the discussion accordingly; it's not "28bytes's idea", it's the community's. Contrast this with Jclemens's behaviour; turn up with a supervote based on mistaking DRV for AfD, his inclusionist ideology for policy, and a keep vote for a closing statement. When everyone, rightly, objected he edit warred to maintain his preferred version and tried to decree an editing restriction based on a self-serving reading of WP:BLP so silly it hasn't even passed the laugh test here on ANI, with the intent to force the result he wants at DRV. In short, he's trying to rule by decree. ReykYO! 07:21, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If the latter of the two is more dangerous, then WP:GNG itself needs to change because that's not 28bytes's rationale, it's what the community decided upon. 28bytes citing WP:GNG in a closing rationale is hardly "dangerous" or problematic, and interpreting 28bytes's close as "you should discriminate against information you don't like" is a misunderstanding of what was written, at best. - Aoidh (talk) 09:12, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The AfD was organised and canvassed offsite for the purpose of disruption, which lent high profile to what normally would've been an innocuous discussion. Passes WP:N, but you can make an emotional appeal that it's nicer to not have an article, combined with a totally disingenuous appeal to BLP1E (while in the larger framework of BLP, perhaps deletion could be justified) - with enough high profile sources that the actual harm reduction of not having a Wikipedia are is quite small, and where the encyclopaedic importance is very low - it's an excellent choice for someone looking to cause a kerfuffle. WilyD 09:36, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Ah. That explains it all quite well. It's kind of a show then; let's pretend we can make Newsweek et. al. to have not written what they have written by invoking a false BLP1E argument. Alanscottwalker (talk) 12:26, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Wily's claims are pure, unadulterated bullshit. The article's existence was raised offsite; that bit is true. The idea to delete it rests entirely on my shoulders; no request, or even a hint of a request, was made by any other user. All Wikipediocracy members who joined in the debate are editors in good standing here; one of which at least is an active administrator, and another one (who !voted against deletion, as well) just stood for ArbCom. No proxy voting occurred, and there was no request for anyone to participate in the AfD debate. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 12:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Except that the gist of Wily's rationale remains; it was made drama because of the off-site lobby. Alanscottwalker (talk) 12:47, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's made a drama by people making it a drama. It matters not one iota whether this issue is raised on-wiki, off-wiki, on IRC, on Twitter, on a blog or by the Pope. The people who have commented here are all Wikipedians in (more or less) good standing who are perfectly entitled to their opinion, the more people who are involved the better. If, and it's a big if (which doesn't apply here) raising the issue off-site was to cause sockpuppets and meatpuppets to come along and side with one particular group, that's a problem, but the reality is those who found this discussion via Wikipediocracy are generally well versed in policy, are experienced enough to have made up their own minds and their contributions are of equal value and importance to those who found the deletion and discussion via XfD, DRV or ANI. Nick (talk) 12:55, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(e/c) None of that is responsive to the critique or the explanation. It is merely evidence for the wiki's lack of independence, making the wiki vulnerable to off-site campaign. Alanscottwalker (talk) 13:05, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Luke beat me to it; I was about to describe those comments as bullshit as well. That administrator would be me. I'm only one of quite a number of admins that post on Wikipediocracy; including even former and current members of ArbCom. The existence of this article was a disgrace, and I would have supported its deletion no matter how I found out about the AfD, whether it was in project space, on a user talk page, a forum, Twitter, a random web page, or even word of mouth - because there are valid policy-based and ethical reasons to delete it. That will almost certainly be true of every single person that voted delete who also happens to be a poster on Wikipediocracy. — Scott talk 12:57, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Don't slag me because you don't like the truth of the situation. Without the canvassing, this would've been a non issue. Anyone looking to delete the article for it's own sake would've slipped a prod tag on it, and five days later it would've slipped into the night. No muss, no fuss. Bugs asked an honest question, they deserved an honest answer. WilyD 14:46, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • I am no longer a member of that site, but we really have to end this notion that everything they do is analogous to the work of the fork-tongued, cloven-hoofed devil. People...some editors here, some not...raised a concern about a BLP article. Whether or not that increased the number that would've attended to the AfD by a factor of 5 or 105 is immaterial to the quality of the arguments that the editors who show up make. WP:CANVASS is meant to blunt the impact of droves of non-Wikipedieans showing up and voting with empty "KEEP OMG THIS BAND HAS 9,000 FANS!!!!!!!" It should not be abused to poison the well in this manner, suggesting that a deletion discussion is tainted for the sole reason of what particular external website is discussing it. Yes, the outing and the lynching imagery in their thread was puerile, but that doesn't detract from the arguments to delete, or the arguments to endorse here...esp by editors with no WO connection at all. Tarc (talk) 16:27, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • WP:CANVASS is meant to prevent the distortion of consensus by one or more determined partisans. You can consider it a corollary of WP:BATTLEGROUND. In this case you had a thread stating "Wikipedia kicks a man while he's down" with an OP plainly arguing that the article was all about defaming, shaming, and otherwise harming a poor, defenseless homeless fellow. This said to an audience that was already somewhat predisposed to having extremely negative views regarding the existence of BLPs on obscure individuals. Lost in all that was the fact he has a devoted following on the Internet and in his local area, which apparently has no ill will towards him at all. Anyone who thinks that can possibly result in any objective outcome has much better expectations of humanity than humanity honestly deserves.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 17:09, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • There's no such thing as a "distortion of consensus". If there are Wikipedia editors who happen to get news of that AfD's existence via Wikipediocracy first, then show up to provide reasoned arguments for either its deletion or retention, then that is all that matters, i,e, if their opinion is a good one. If someone posts "delete this article sucks", or if someone registers an account that day just to vote, sure, those kinda of votes will be discarded in the final tally . My point is that there's too much hemming and hawing about where people get their news from rather than the substance of their input. It's similar to the creation of articles by banned editors; if the end result is a good article that satisfies the project's notability and other criteria, then so be it. Tarc (talk) 17:53, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oh come on, you are smart enough to know how things really work. WP:NOTAVOTE mean the numbers are not supposed to matter, but it does not mean the numbers have no effect on a closing admin's decision. Sort of like WP:BATTLE, it is a statement of intent not a statement of reality. A large number of editors citing any rationale that could even conceivably be valid are going to be given greater weight in evaluating a discussion than a small number of editors disputing that rationale, no matter how thoroughly the rationale is rebutted nor how minimally it is defended. In those situations a "no consensus" decision is possible, but a closing admin favoring the small group over the large group is rare. Canvassing is about biased editors corrupting the process by playing into that reality of admins not wanting to rock the boat by going against a larger group of editors.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 22:28, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Notwithstanding the fact that I support the deletion of this article and 28bytes' rationale, the simple truth is, things like this get posted to Wikipediocracy for the express purpose of creating drama. The sort of message that the OP wrote in the thread over there would be considered blatant canvassing on Wikipedia. Running off to Wikipediocracy first should not excuse this. Resolute 15:30, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
For the record I've never been to Wikipediocracy, have no intent on going there - and supported deletion under wp:BLP1E. Now possibly I got caught up in a campaign from offsite, possibly not. And frankly I don't care - I believe my vote was accurate. And as for why now, that's simply a matter of wp:OSE. Someone nominated it for deletion now as opposed to some other time. And whether a prod tag would have worked is a whole different question. Neonchameleon (talk) 16:07, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for comment/User conduct

As the proposals here have been closed and no one has filed a WP:Arbitration/Requests/Case (yet), the obvious remaining WP:Dispute resolution avenue is WP:Requests for comment/User conduct. I see three major issues here: Jclemens's interpretation of WP:BLP, his use of admin tools/authority, and his refusal to accept feedback. I believe that he has history in each of these, although I do not have complete evidence organized. There may be enough to go directly to Arbcom. I have created a page for organization and coordination at User talk:Flatscan/RfC draft: Jclemens. Flatscan (talk) 05:25, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, what we need in this case is to waste more time repeating the same arguments over and over for no practical end... Someone not using his real name (talk) 10:27, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The issue here is Jclemens's history of abusing his admin tools, trying to rule by decree, and making bizarre self-serving policy interpretations when challenged. It's not just about this incident. Reyk YO! 11:10, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It seems to me that desysopping Jclemens is a very practical end. --Saddhiyama (talk) 11:11, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Nothing is going to happen on that front without going to WP:RFAr. Is someone ready to do that? Heimstern Läufer(talk) 11:39, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This needs to go to ArbCom. An incident where an admin, (especially one with checkuser and oversight) has tromped all over everyone and everything the way he has, and acting so... unusual, all for the sake of trying to use the project to get money for a barely-notable career criminal, (and all the drama that has since ensued as a result), must be heard by the wiki-supreme court. Among all the WP:DR processes available, that is where this belongs. - theWOLFchild 12:09, 14 December 2013 (UTC) (btw - can I start writing my own BLP now? I wanna cash in before Christmas...)[reply]
Is there the the current threat of further questionable admin Action? Yes: File an immediate ArbCom request invoking the need to bypass the RfC/Admin Action step of DR. No: File a RfC/Admin Action (as per Wikipedia:RFC/U#Use_of_administrator_privileges) and give the Admin an opportunity to rectify the issue that is of concern. Hasteur (talk) 13:59, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Arbitration

Regretfully, since this situation appears likely to recur, I am filing a request for arbitration regarding this issue. DavidLeighEllis (talk) 16:57, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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