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==On WP:PIA ''primary'' articles and WP:ECR discretion== 
Hey. The [[Evyatar]] protection request was already archived, but I got your note [[special:diff/1202518172|via ping]]. So, my understanding and ''modus operandi'' is that admins don't have discretion about [[WP:PIA]] [[WP:ECR]] for non-preemptive requests (which I approach as at least one recent disruptive or otherwise contested edit by a non-[[WP:XC]] user) of [[WP:ARBPIA4#Standing_sanctions_upon_primary_articles|''primary'' articles]]. This in contradistinction to [[WP:ARBPIA4#General_sanctions_upon_related_content|''related'' pages,]] where I do feel like we have the discretion to add an expiration ([[special:diff/1193783168|recent example]]), or downgrade, or lift outright, anything else. Might be worth seeking clarification about this at [[WP:ARCA]]. Also ping {{re|Nableezy}} the filer of this request and a user who is more familiar with this area of arbitration policy than most admins. Thanks and best wishes, [[User:El_C|El_C]] 02:34, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

:If you want to leave that particular article indefinitely ECP, that's fine with me. Someone can always make a request on [[WP:RFPU]].
:Regarding [[WP:ECR]], it says the {{tpq|restriction is preferably enforced through extended confirmed protection, though this is not required}}. Given that it says ''both'' {{tpq|preferably}} and {{tpq|though this is not required}}, it seems quite intentionally discretionary and note that's for a page that {{tpq|mostly or entirely relates to the topic area}}.
:Also, the next item intentionally includes page protection (even mentioning pending changes) which seems to indicate page protection is a broader option and not limited to indefinite ECP: {{tpq|On any page where the restriction is not enforced through extended confirmed protection, this restriction may be enforced by other methods, including page protection, reverts, blocks, the use of pending changes, and appropriate edit filters.}}
:Finally, if you look at the enforcement logs for [[WP:CT/A-I]], semi-protection and non-indefinite terms are definitely used sometimes in circumstances when the administrator deems it appropriate. I suspect that's due to articles being less related, less disrupted, or both. {{ping|ScottishFinnishRadish}} Pinging you because you're the only person who responded to my question about this case on Discord (which I asked before the request was handled). Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:12, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
::Having just reviewed the article it looks a lot more ARBPIA primary topic than I originally assumed after reviewing the lead earlier. In general, if something isn't completely primary I go with something around 6 months to a year in hopes that the conflict will cool and the article won't see conflict related editing. In this situation, though, my initial impressions of the article were wrong. I saw the request come through while I was taking a break at work and only took a peek at the lead which led to me giving you bad advice. Sorry about that. [[User:ScottishFinnishRadish|ScottishFinnishRadish]] ([[User talk:ScottishFinnishRadish|talk]]) 03:23, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
:::No worries. I was about to go with a year of ECP before I saw it had been handled. It's definitely in the topic area, but it's been almost free of disruption the last few years. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:29, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Daniel Quinlan, sure, protection could be supplanted with blocks and other actions according to 'preference,' but like [[WP:GS/RUSUKR]] and [[WP:GS/AA]] sanction regimes, the default of [[WP:ECR]] is indef [[WP:ECP]]. A default which (all) the respective logs reflect, though of course there are outliers. To touch on what SFR says, this page about the [[Israeli outpost]] is a [[WP:ARBPIA4#Standing_sanctions_upon_primary_articles|primary article]] ''par excellence''. Which unlike [[WP:ARBPIA4#General_sanctions_upon_related_content|related content]], is guaranteed to always remains so. It contains material that will remain contested and ''contentious'' for the foreseeable. [[User:El_C|El_C]] 03:52, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

==Ilia Topuria==
Please semi-protect his page instead of fully protecting it. He is now the UFC Featherweight champion and those details cannot be changed. Please educate me on who made the choice to fully protect his page. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 14:48, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

:The article is fully protected because people were edit warring over his nationality. Right now, people are edit warring over his nationality on related articles such as [[List of UFC champions]]. There is an ongoing discussion at [[WP:DRN#Ilia_Topuria]]. Hopefully, we can lower the page protection level soon. The article has been updated now. If you would like to make any edit requests on the talk page, please make sure you include a {{tpq|complete and specific description of the request, so that an editor unfamiliar with the subject matter could complete the requested edit immediately}}. That includes providing a source if necessary. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 18:07, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

== Another sock of Boeing/City of London School vandals ==

{{noping|Bobcomŵ}} appears to be another sock of the vandals at [[Boeing]] and [[City of London School]]. &nbsp;&mdash; <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:0 7px;background:#dfab7f">[[User:Archer1234|<span style="color:white">'''Archer1234'''</span>]]</span> ([[User_talk:Archer1234|t]]·[[Special:Contributions/Archer1234|c]]) 10:16, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

:Probably. If they resume, please report them to [[WP:AIV]]. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 10:21, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

== [[Garrett Morgan]] ==

The article probably should have been protected, but [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Garrett_Morgan&diff=prev&oldid=1209216998 I'm not sure BLP (or even BRDP) applies to someone dead for over 50 years]. Was I missing something in the edits? [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 03:13, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
:You're totally right, I must have autopiloted <s>the pulldown menu in Twinkle</s>. I'll fix the log, etc. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:19, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
::Fixed. Calling it full autopilot. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:47, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Don't worry. You're not the only admin who's done this. A while back someone else protected [[Marlon Brando]] under BLP (I know his performances often make him seem immortal, but he ''has'' been dead for 15 years). Today I saw that in the past someone had cited BLP violations on a past protection of an article about a ''fictional character''. {{smiley}} [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 20:44, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

== Suspected permissions gaming at recently protected page  ==

Hey, [[Elim Garak]] a page you recently protected appears to have someone [[WP:PGAME]]ing and edit-warring should you please take a look?—[[user:blindlynx|blindlynx]] 23:58, 25 February 2024 (UTC)

:Blocked. In the future, when you encounter this type of blatant disruption, could you please report it to the appropriate noticeboard such as [[WP:ANEW]], [[WP:AIV]], or [[WP:ANI]]? Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:13, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you, will do! I wasn't sure what the appropriate board was but i guess anyone will do?—[[user:blindlynx|blindlynx]] 00:16, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
:::No worries. I probably would have used [[WP:ANEW]] for this one. If you look at the top of any of those pages, there's an index of noticeboards. For issues with disruptive users, look under the {{tpq|User conduct}} section. If there are multiple issues or it's especially urgent, [[WP:ANI]] is usually a reasonable choice. For spam and vandalism, use [[WP:AIV]]. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:20, 26 February 2024 (UTC)

==Disambiguation link notification for March 5 ==

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== Editor experience invitation ==

Hi Daniel Quinlan :) I'm looking for people to interview [[User:Clovermoss/Editor reflections|here]]. Feel free to pass if you're not interested. [[User:Clovermoss|<span style="color:darkorchid">Clovermoss</span><span style="color:green">🍀</span>]] [[User talk:Clovermoss|(talk)]] 17:13, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

== Graharipu ==

Admin sir, Please lock the [[Graharipu]] article. [[Special:Contributions/2409:4085:8C87:3CA4:0:0:81C9:5B00|2409:4085:8C87:3CA4:0:0:81C9:5B00]] ([[User talk:2409:4085:8C87:3CA4:0:0:81C9:5B00|talk]]) 23:57, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

:Hi, please request page protection on [[WP:RPPI]]. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:40, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

== RFA2024 update: no longer accepting new proposals in phase I ==

Hey there! This is to let you know that phase I of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|2024 requests for adminship (RfA) review]] is now '''no longer accepting new proposals'''. Lots of proposals remain open for discussion, and the current round of review looks to be on a good track towards making significant progress towards improving [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship|RfA]]'s structure and environment. I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us their idea for change to make RfA better, and the same to everyone who has given the necessary feedback to improve those ideas. The following proposals remain open for discussion:

* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 2: Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA|Proposal 2]]''', initiated by {{noping|HouseBlaster}}, provides for the addition of a text box at [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship]] reminding all editors of our policies and enforcement mechanisms around decorum.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3: Add three days of discussion before voting (trial)|Proposals 3]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3b: Make the first two days discussion-only (trial)|3b]]''', initiated by {{noping|Barkeep49}} and {{noping|Usedtobecool}}, respectively, provide for trials of discussion-only periods at RfA. The first would add three extra discussion-only days to the beginning, while the second would convert the first two days to discussion-only.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 4: Prohibit threaded discussion (trial)|Proposal 5]]''', initiated by {{noping|SilkTork}}, provides for a trial of RfAs without threaded discussion in the voting sections.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2024_review/Phase_I#Proposal 6c: Provisional adminship via sortition (admin nomination)|Proposals 6c]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2024_review/Phase_I#Proposal 6d: Provisional adminship via sortition (criteria to be determined)|6d]]''', initiated by {{noping|BilledMammal}}, provide for allowing users to be selected as provisional admins for a limited time through various concrete selection criteria and smaller-scale vetting.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 7: Threaded General Comments|Proposal 7]]''', initiated by {{noping|Lee Vilenski}}, provides for the "General discussion" section being broken up with section headings.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 9b: Require links for claims of specific policy violations|Proposal 9b]]''', initiated by {{noping|Reaper Eternal}}, provides for the requirement that allegations of policy violation be substantiated with appropriate links to where the alleged misconduct occured.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 12c: Lower the high end of the bureaucrats' discretionary zone from 75% to 70%|Proposals 12c]]''', '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 21: Reduce threshold of consensus at RfA|21]]''', and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 21b: Slightly reduce threshold of consensus at RfA|21b]]''', initiated by {{noping|City of Silver}}, {{u|Ritchie333}}, and {{u|HouseBlaster}}, respectively, provide for reducing the discretionary zone, which currently extends from 65% to 75%. The first would reduce it 65%–70%, the second would reduce it to 50%–66%, and the third would reduce it to 60%–70%.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 13: Admin elections|Proposal 13]]''', initiated by {{noping|Novem Lingaue}}, provides for periodic, privately balloted admin elections.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 14: Suffrage requirements|Proposal 14]]''', initiated by {{noping|Kusma}}, provides for the creation of some minimum suffrage requirements to cast a vote.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16: Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs|Proposals 16]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16c: Community recall process based on dewiki|16c]]''', initiated by {{noping|Thebiguglyalien}} and {{noping|Soni}}, respectively, provide for community-based admin desysop procedures. 16 would desysop where consensus is established in favor at the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard|administrators' noticeboard]]; 16c would allow a petition to force reconfirmation.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16e: Allow the community to initiate recall RfBs|Proposal 16e]]''', initiated by {{noping|BilledMammal}}, would extend the recall procedures of 16 to bureaucrats.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 17: Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions|Proposal 17]]''', initiated by {{noping|SchroCat}}, provides for "on-call" admins and 'crats to monitor RfAs for decorum.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 18: Normalize the RfB consensus requirements|Proposal 18]]''', initiated by {{noping|theleekycauldron}}, provides for lowering the RfB target from 85% to 75%.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 24: Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process|Proposal 24]]''', initiated by {{noping|SportingFlyer}}, provides for a more robust alternate version of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Optional RfA candidate poll|optional candidate poll]].
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 25: Require nominees to be extended confirmed|Proposal 25]]''', initiated by {{noping|Femke}}, provides for the requirement that nominees be extended-confirmed in addition to their nominators.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 27: Introduce training/periodic retraining for admins|Proposal 27]]''', initiated by {{noping|WereSpielChequers}}, provides for the creation of a training course for admin hopefuls, as well as periodic retraining to keep admins from drifting out of sync with community norms.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 28: limiting multi-part questions|Proposal 28]]''', initiated by {{noping|HouseBlaster}}, tightens restrictions on multi-part questions.

To read proposals that were closed as unsuccessful, please see [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I/Closed proposals]]. You are cordially invited once again to participate in the open discussions; when phase I ends, phase II will review the outcomes of trial proposals and refine the implementation details of other proposals. Another notification will be sent out when this phase begins, likely with the first successful close of a major proposal. Happy editing! [[user:theleekycauldron|theleekycauldron]] ([[User talk:Theleekycauldron|talk]] • she/her), via:

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== Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick ==

Hi there, could you take a look at [[Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick]] and perhaps re-introduce protections (if necessary)? It seems like the paid editors are back on there to reintroduce the same edits made by the sockmaster "[[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Anne Barrington|Anne Barrington]]". I'm not entirely sure if they are *exactly* the same people from the SPI, as it is also possible that the individual themselves has engaged and paid other individuals that may or may not be "Anne Barrington". I've nevertheless made a report. Thank you. [[User:John Yunshire|John Yunshire]] ([[User talk:John Yunshire|talk]]) 16:03, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

== Invitation to participate in Wikipedia study ==

Hello, I have been contacting editors with experience in specific areas of editing to participate in a survey study. In order to limit access without forcing editors to disclose their identity in the survey form itself, I have been contacting them via email, which you have disabled for your account. If you would like to participate, please send me an email through Wikipedia and I will follow up with additional details and a link to the survey.  [[User:Jonathan Engel (researcher)|Jonathan Engel (researcher)]] ([[User talk:Jonathan Engel (researcher)|talk]]) 13:08, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

== The Lion King II ==

Hey, there. While I did open up a discussion about the recent changes at [[Talk:The Lion King II: Simba's Pride#Changes to the plot and lead]] a few days ago, I apologize if I have ever [[WP:BITE|bitten the newcomers]]; it was never my intention to hurt or upset anyone. Also, keep up the good work, as usual. Thanks, [[User:Sjones23|Lord Sjones23]] ([[User talk:Sjones23|talk]] - [[User:Sjones23/Wikipedia contributions|contributions]]) 19:44, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Sjones23}} Thanks. I did see that discussion which seems to have been somewhat productive and suggests that the new editor has something positive to contribute. I also want to emphasize that the guideline is not just about being welcoming, it's about educating newcomers through constructive feedback in edit summaries and talk pages. When newcomers' edits are reverted in a bitey way, instead of it being a learning experience, it often leads to edit wars. If you feel the need to apologize, perhaps offering one to the editor on the article talk page would be appreciated. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:35, 24 March 2024 (UTC)
::No problem. Also, as an addendum, the IP's edits to the plot summary turned out to be unneeded after all. Otherwise, thanks for your understanding. Best wishes, [[User:Sjones23|Lord Sjones23]] ([[User talk:Sjones23|talk]] - [[User:Sjones23/Wikipedia contributions|contributions]]) 20:54, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

== Request renewing an IP block ==

Hi! Back in January, you blocked [[Special:Contributions/2603:8000:2A00:3EE6:0:0:0:0/64|2603:8000:2A00:3EE6:0:0:0:0/64]]. The same editor is back, engaging in the same pattern of edit warring and adding unsourced content. Given their history and some rather nasty personal attacks against me in the past, I'm inclined to request an extended vacation approaching three months. ~ [[User:Pbritti|Pbritti]] ([[User talk:Pbritti|talk]]) 04:39, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Pbritti}} Hi. That was a while ago and I don't remember them off the top of my head. Could you please report them to [[WP:ANEW]]? I'll try to take a look at the report later. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:04, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
::I'm nodding off now, so ANEW will have to wait a few hours. If you have a chance to take a peek before I get around to it, let me know. Otherwise, thanks for the heads up. ~ [[User:Pbritti|Pbritti]] ([[User talk:Pbritti|talk]]) 05:06, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

== Contentious topics question ==

Í don’t want to edit the page or anything, í just wanted to ask why the Chola Empire is a contentious topic. [[User:Blackmamba31248|Blackmamba31248]] ([[User talk:Blackmamba31248|talk]]) 01:58, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

:All edits related to related to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan fall under [[WP:CT/IPA]]. The [[Wikipedia:Contentious topics|contentious topics]] article has more information and [[WP:GS|general sanctions]] is a good overview of all topics covered by sanctions (which includes contentious topics). [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:39, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

== About Analyticalreview ==

Looks like you already got a free trial of what dealing with that editor is like[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Analyticalreview#April_2024], also just saw this happened[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_page_protection%2FIncrease&diff=1217287473&oldid=1217282438], apologies to everyone for all that (even though I'm not the main culprit). [[User:Pob3qu3|Pob3qu3]] ([[User talk:Pob3qu3|talk]]) 03:40, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

== [[Talk:2024 Iranian strikes in Israel]] ==

Can you protect this page please? Pornography is being spammed... [[User:Ecrusized|Ecrusized]] ([[User talk:Ecrusized|talk]]) 17:50, 14 April 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Ecrusized}} It looks like {{noping|Acroterion}} already added a brief protection. If you ever need to request page protection, the fastest way is to submit your request at [[WP:RPPI]]. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:55, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
::Yeah, sorry. I had to get this to somebodies attention fast because extreme hate speech was being spammed in edit summaries. [[User:Ecrusized|Ecrusized]] ([[User talk:Ecrusized|talk]]) 21:15, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
:::That's fine. It looks like the edit summaries have all been handled too, which is good. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 22:09, 14 April 2024 (UTC)

== thanks  ==

Thank you for stepping in and blocking an apparent vandal of [[Deaths in 2024]] [[User:DarkStarHarry|DarkStarHarry]] ([[User talk:DarkStarHarry|talk]]) 18:10, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

== Your recent 24 hour block on [[User:FlyJet777]] ==

Just thought I’d let you know this editor has gone back to their old ways at the topic they were blocked for edit warring as soon as the block expired. Don’t know if you want to take another look? [[User:Equine-man|Equine-man]] ([[User talk:Equine-man|talk]]) 18:34, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

:After reviewing things briefly, the edits from {{ip|82.211.205.45}} that FlyJet777 is reverting look a little more like vandalism (i.e., removing candidates) than the edits in the previous content dispute. They could certainly be cautioned about their edit summaries being inadequate. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 19:28, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
:@[[User:Equine-man|Equine-man]] I am just re-adding names of candidates that were previously removed by the IP address @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] mentioned. So what wrong am I doing here? That was clearly vandalism and I reverted it. Precisely the reason I wrote "Rv vandalism" in the edit summaries. [[User:FlyJet777|FlyJet777]] ([[User talk:FlyJet777|talk]]) 20:02, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
::{{ping|FlyJet777}} You don't need to ping people on their own talk page.
::Only 37% of your edits have an edit summary which is rather low and when you do include an edit summary, it's often the default summary or minimal. If you're reverting vandalism such as {{diff2|1218783670|this edit}}, please realize it's not going to be obvious vandalism to anyone unfamiliar with this election. Reversion of subtle vandalism is better explained with more than just "Rv vandalism". And if it truly is vandalism, you should also be warning the editor on their talk page (eventually reporting them to [[WP:AIV]]), not just reverting the change.
::It also seems like you are using the [[WP:MINOR|minor edit flag]] on some edits that should not be marked as minor: {{tpq|A good rule of thumb is that edits consisting '''solely''' of spelling corrections, formatting changes, or rearrangement of text without modification of the content should be flagged as minor edits.}}. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:46, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

== [[List of equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces]] Protected Page Reasoning ==
Hello, I was wondering if you could explain the reasoning for protecting the page under the Armenia-Azerbaijan contentious topic, as it prevents new users like myself from making edits to the article. Also, the protection duration is indefinite, was wondering if you could also provide reasoning for that. 
Thanks [[User:UnknownHye|UnknownHye]] ([[User talk:UnknownHye|talk]]) 10:19, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|UnknownHye}} [[WP:GS/AA]] encourages administrators to use extended confirmed protection. I used an indefinite duration because the article had a significant history of reverted edits. After reviewing the article history, I have reduced the protection level to semi-protection. We may need to restore ECP if the article experiences significant issues at the new protection level. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 17:42, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

== Gazette protection reduction ==

Hi, I'd like to request a reduction in the level of protection you implemented at [[The Gazette (band)]]. It definitely needs some protection, but the problem edits all came from IPs and one brand new editor. I suggest semi-protection cause it'd be nice to tidy it up a bit, like adding a secondary source for the death instead of just a primary one, and clean up stuff like the [[WP:SELFRED]]s and large amount of all caps. The article is getting a lot of views now, and I feel that last one in particular makes Wiki look bad. lol [[User:Xfansd|Xfansd]] ([[User talk:Xfansd|talk]]) 22:56, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Xfansd}} I would like to lower the protection level, but it doesn't seem like sufficient headway has been made on the talk page towards resolving the content dispute that resulted in [[WP:EW|edit warring]] or at least explaining the relevant [[WP:MOS]] or policies to everyone clamoring for the change. If the band has indeed said something to the effect of the deceased band member being "eternal" then perhaps a consensus can be reached by mentioning it in the text of the article while keeping the infobox accurate. (If no such statement has been made then it's more of an exercise in explaining our policies and guidelines, linking the appropriate pages and sections, etc. And we could consider semi-protection based on unsourced changes.)
:Please feel free to ask me again if more headway is made. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:16, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

::Hi, was about to message you to actually prolong the protection. Some fans already announced on Twitter that they would immediately change it again once the protection is over. They also don't seem like people one can talk reasonably to, insulting me as a POS, among other things: https://twitter.com/RUKICORE/status/1780610614164947395/photo/1 - so I'm afraid once the protection is gone, the page will simply just be vandalized again. [[User:Seelentau|Seelentau]] ([[User talk:Seelentau|talk]]) 13:09, 18 April 2024 (UTC)
:::That is unfortunate, sorry. Regardless, please try to [[WP:AGF|assume good faith]] for people commenting on the talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 13:15, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

== Elegant variation ==

Thanks for the pointer to the [[WP:ELEVAR]] essay [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Edit&diff=prev&oldid=1219645538 here]. I definitely share some of those misgivings, which was why I labelled my replacement suggestions as only "near-synonyms". Nice work finding better ways to the same end!

Just for the record, the essay doesn't really touch on parts of speech other than nouns - or even on common nouns, after the very first illustration of the idea in the lede. Maybe it ought to be broadened, though? Or maybe not; the [[elegant variation]] article has somewhat similarly narrow scope, and directly addresses that point as well, so maybe other sorts of variation would not fit well under this umbrella?

- [[Special:Contributions/2A02:560:59A1:EF00:51BD:7C45:D59E:A2DE|2A02:560:59A1:EF00:51BD:7C45:D59E:A2DE]] ([[User talk:2A02:560:59A1:EF00:51BD:7C45:D59E:A2DE|talk]]) 07:31, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

:Overdoing variation can be a problem with verbs too. It's also important to avoid inadvertently changing the meaning away from what sources state. My general approach is to look for opportunities to consolidate repeated information as suggested in [[WP:ELEVAR]] and to take cues from reliable sources. Those two approaches usually provide enough variation to alleviate the worst cases of overly repetitive text. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 18:09, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

== [[Mexica]] ==

The last edits to the Mexica are inaccurate. Not only are the dates wrong but the Mexica people are an existent ethnic group in Mexico today. The edit makes it seem like they no longer exist, which isn’t true  <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/2603:8000:CF01:6AAD:78CA:676A:E1F7:A756|2603:8000:CF01:6AAD:78CA:676A:E1F7:A756]] ([[User talk:2603:8000:CF01:6AAD:78CA:676A:E1F7:A756#top|talk]]) 13:15, 19 April 2024 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Question ==

Hello, colleague. How can I edit <nowiki>{{Wikipedia stats|tly|Talysh}}</nowiki> from [[Wikipedia:List of Wikipedias]]? With respect. [[User:Smpad|Smpad]] ([[User talk:Smpad|talk]]) 09:21, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

:There's more information at {{slink|Wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedias#Notes}}. I don't really know any more than what it says, but I hope that helps answer your question. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 11:29, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

== RFA2024 update: phase I concluded, phase II begins ==

Hi there! Phase I of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review]] has concluded, with several impactful changes gaining community consensus and proceeding to various stages of implementation. Some proposals will be implemented in full outright; others will be discussed at phase II before being implemented; and still others will proceed on a trial basis before being brought to phase II. The following proposals have gained consensus:

* '''Proposals 2 and 9b'''  ('''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Reminder of civility norms at RfA|phase II discussion]]'''): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 2: Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA|Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA]] and [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 9b: Require links for claims of specific policy violations|Require links for claims of specific policy violations]]
* '''Proposal 3b''' (in trial): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3b: Make the first two days discussion-only (trial)|Make the first two days discussion-only]]
* '''Proposal 13''' (in trial): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 13: Admin elections|Admin elections]]
* '''Proposal 14''' (implemented): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 14: Suffrage requirements|Suffrage requirements]]
* '''Proposals 16 and 16c''' ('''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Administrator recall|phase II discussion]]'''): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16: Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs|Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs]] and [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2024_review/Phase_I#Proposal_16c%3A_Community_recall_process_based_on_dewiki|Community recall process based on dewiki]]
* '''Proposal 17''' ('''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Designated RfA monitors|phase II discussion]]'''): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 17: Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions|Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions]]
* '''Proposal 24''' ('''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Mentoring process|phase II discussion]]'''): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 24: Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process|Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process]]
* '''Proposal 25''' (implemented): [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 25: Require nominees to be extended confirmed|Require nominees to be extended confirmed]]
See the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|project page]] for a full list of proposals and their outcomes. A huge thank-you to everyone who has participated so far :) looking forward to seeing lots of hard work become a reality in phase II. [[user:theleekycauldron|theleekycauldron]] ([[user talk:theleekycauldron|talk]]), via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:08, 5 May 2024 (UTC)
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== Rapidly changing IP ==
Thanks for reviewing my RPP request. Saw [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Archive/2024/05&diff=prev&oldid=1223944343 your recent comment] suggesting to warn the user, but since this IP is rapidly changing (sometimes multiple times per day), it is doubtful they are seeing them. Nevertheless, they've been warned [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:2600:1009:B108:138C:4472:A85D:FA43:9D60 here], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:2600:1009:B10A:F45F:4802:B1CB:BDD1:A5FC here], and now [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:2600:1009:B1C1:2633:14B9:17A1:569E:F1C9 here] in addition to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:2600:1009:B160:4339:444:F928:27B2:34E3 your warning]. I will continue to carry it out until we reach the final level. The IP range appears to be a wireless mobile carrier, however, so page protection might be preferred over blocking the IP range should we reach that stage. Thanks. --[[User:GoneIn60|GoneIn60]] ([[User talk:GoneIn60|talk]]) 13:31, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|GoneIn60}} I think that's enough warnings. It may help to discuss the disagreement on the article talk page where they seem to have engaged previously. An inline comment in the article is sometimes helpful as well. If they continue, I would recommend reporting {{ip|2600:1009:b100::/40}} to [[WP:ANEW]] or [[WP:ANI]]. In cases where a disruption is from a single editor, page protection is generally not the first step as discussed in [[WP:PREEMPTIVE]]. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:43, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

== Fulfulde Wikipedia ==

okay is good I understand I talked with fulfulde Wikipedia community okay added me to English wikipedia editors group thank you so much here my WhatsApp number {{redacted}} [[User:Adamu ab|Adamu ab]] ([[User talk:Adamu ab|talk]]) 06:38, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

:In general, if you can't get help on the Fulfulde Wikipedia, then the Meta-Wiki is the best place to ask questions. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 09:30, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

== [[Pioneer Courthouse Square]] ==

That page was "permanently" semiprotected quite some years ago. It seems that someone decided to unprotect it, and the persistent troll is still at it. You should reimpose semi status not for a couple of months but for much, much longer. Like maybe another 10 years. ←[[User:Baseball Bugs|Baseball Bugs]] <sup>''[[User talk:Baseball Bugs|What's up, Doc?]]''</sup> [[Special:Contributions/Baseball_Bugs|carrots]]→ 03:34, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
:This looks like the first occurrence of this recurring theme about the square, nearly 18 YEARS ago.[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pioneer_Courthouse_Square&diff=prev&oldid=83911721] ←[[User:Baseball Bugs|Baseball Bugs]] <sup>''[[User talk:Baseball Bugs|What's up, Doc?]]''</sup> [[Special:Contributions/Baseball_Bugs|carrots]]→ 03:38, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
:{{ping|User:Baseball Bugs}} When the article was unprotected, it did go six months without being disrupted again so it seemed appropriate to try a non-indefinite duration. If the same disruption resumes when protection expires, feel free to let me know and I'll strongly consider a longer duration (or make a request on [[WP:RFPP]] with these details). [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:50, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
::I've also asked the guy who unprotected it a couple of years ago, to look into it. Evidently the troll wasn't checking it on a daily basis, but once he found out, he's been activated, so to speak. Like "releasing the kraken." I think there were some related articles that also required protection, but I don't recall just now what they were. ←[[User:Baseball Bugs|Baseball Bugs]] <sup>''[[User talk:Baseball Bugs|What's up, Doc?]]''</sup> [[Special:Contributions/Baseball_Bugs|carrots]]→ 05:25, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
:::Unfortunately, we can't predict whether a disruptive editor will return and ''never'' unprotecting any indefinitely protected article would be a worse option. [[Pioneer Courthouse Square]] and [[Pioneer Square, Seattle]] seem like the primary targets. It's probably [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/Pioneercourthouse]] who has a history of vandalizing the articles when they're semi-protected so ECP would be my inclination if they return. Anyhow, it's no big deal to reprotect them for a longer duration, possibly indefinitely, if and when it's needed. Regards. {{ping|HJ Mitchell}} Pinging you as a courtesy. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:06, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
::::Yes, we can predict it, in this case. It was needed 18 years ago, and it still is. Keep in mind that the mere fact we have to talk about this is feeding that troll. ←[[User:Baseball Bugs|Baseball Bugs]] <sup>''[[User talk:Baseball Bugs|What's up, Doc?]]''</sup> [[Special:Contributions/Baseball_Bugs|carrots]]→ 13:58, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

== ITN recognition for [[Dabney Coleman]] ==

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== A barnstar for you! ==

{| style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #fdffe7;"
|rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:Padlock Barnstar.png|100px]]
|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 12px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Padlock Barnstar'''
|-
|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Thank you for doing the hard work on [[WP:RPP]]. Sorry I did not list every article to protect this time around. I appreciate your willingness to revdel as well, I know that it is a tedious task. --[[User:Classicwiki|Classicwiki]] ([[User talk:Classicwiki|talk]])<span style="font-size:85%;">&nbsp;If you reply here, please [[WP:ECHO|ping me]].</span> 06:59, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
|}

== Rare ==

Although a word may have a rare spelling that doesn't mean it can't be in the article. That goes for the definition. Regarding the lead (lede) information presented there is not required to only be there. [[User:Delectable1|Delectable1]] ([[User talk:Delectable1|talk]]) 06:00, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

:Hi {{u|Delectable1}}. Alternative spellings are sometimes placed in the lead section, but the alternative spelling [https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=kleptocracy%2Ccleptocracy&year_start=1850&year_end=2019&corpus=en-2019&smoothing=0 doesn't seem common enough to justify mentioning it in this article] and the [[MOS:LEAD|MOS encourages trying to avoid clutter in the lead section]]. You could start a discussion on the talk page if you think "cleptocracy" needs to be mentioned. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:26, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

::I was thinking people probably don't realize that you are an admin. Anyway, not necessarily wanting to get into a discussion with you but maybe a little back-and-forth would be fine. Assuming that you and I thoroughly know the Wikipedia guidelines or almost at least, I would say you and I could agree on adding some of the content (even without the rare spelling).[[User:Delectable1|Delectable1]] ([[User talk:Delectable1|talk]]) 07:01, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

:::I'm just an editor like anyone else on that article, not performing administrative actions. I think the definition in the lead section is probably sufficient, but the article would likely benefit from further discussion on the origination and rising usage of the term, provided we can find [[WP:RS|solid sources]] to support a new section of the article. And that might be a good place to further discuss the definition if there's more to be said than what's in the lead. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:49, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

::::I suppose I'll look at adding that.[[User:Delectable1|Delectable1]] ([[User talk:Delectable1|talk]]) 07:01, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

== Protection ==

Hello Daniel Quinlan, you protected [[2024 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu]] following my request at Rfpp for persistent sockpuppetry by [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Srimonbanik2007|WP:SPI/Srimonbanik2007]]. The master who has targeted the winning party [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] with different accounts for months is now using an IP range which was previously reported at the SPI, to restore the edits of their socks. The master is socking with IP and accounts almost everyday. Could you protect [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] for some months till the election trends calm down. Thanks. - [[User:Suneye1|<span style="color: #b400ff;background-color: #ffff00;font-weight: 700;text-shadow: -1px 2px 0px #a0bef5;">SUN EYE 1</span>]] 08:23, 7 June 2024 (UTC)

:Hi Sun Eye. Please submit a request at RfPP. I'll try to take a look later if it hasn't already been handled. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 08:30, 7 June 2024 (UTC)

== A barnstar for you! ==

{| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;"
|rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:Original Barnstar Hires.png|100px]]
|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Original Barnstar'''
|-
|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thank you for your recent edits to [[domperidone]]. [[User:Clovermoss|<span style="color:darkorchid">Clovermoss</span><span style="color:green">🍀</span>]] [[User talk:Clovermoss|(talk)]] 15:32, 9 June 2024 (UTC)
|}

== [[The Looney Tunes Show]] ==

I reported [[The Looney Tunes Show]] for page protection a while ago, [[Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Archive/2024/05#The Looney Tunes Show|which you granted]]. Unfortunately the slow "edit war" continues even after protection. I am starting to suspect there are some sockpuppets as well, but I not enough to go to SPI. I am not sure if this goes to the ANEW, AN, ANI, or DRN? Any thoughts? --[[User:Classicwiki|Classicwiki]] ([[User talk:Classicwiki|talk]])<span style="font-size:85%;">&nbsp;If you reply here, please [[WP:ECHO|ping me]].</span> 04:39, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

:If it's an edit war, you could report it to ANEW, but I would start by identifying the parties involved and issuing them an edit warring warning. If one or more people continue edit warring after being warned, then proceed to ANEW following the guidance for reporting issues there. You could also try to start a discussion on the talk page to air out the disagreements involved and see if consensus is possible. Finally, you could request full page protection on [[WP:RFPP]], but I would recommend including specific examples to illustrate repeated edits, etc. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:20, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

== Sockpuppet Investigation ==

Dear @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]]
I filed a sockpuppet investigation, for a user that you banned last week. Person uses other ip ranges and continue its edits. I would be happy if you review it.
Thank you.

[[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/2003:EA:4F00:0:0:0:0:0]] [[User:Göycen|Göycen]] ([[User talk:Göycen|talk]]) 09:07, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

== Gagniuc / [[Markov chain]] again ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Markov_chain&diff=prev&oldid=1231651023 He's back]. [[User:JayBeeEll|JBL]] ([[User_talk:JayBeeEll|talk]]) 18:14, 29 June 2024 (UTC)

:Thanks. I've warned the editor. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 19:14, 30 June 2024 (UTC)
::[[Special:Contributions/46.97.170.8|Another IP from Romania]] has taken up the refspamming. I don't know if any action needs to be taken, but it seemed worth making a note of. [[User:XOR&#39;easter|XOR&#39;easter]] ([[User talk:XOR&#39;easter|talk]]) 19:21, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
:::{{ping|XOR'easter}} The spamming was too long ago for a block to make sense, but thanks for letting me know. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:36, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
::::And they're back to [[Markov chain]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Markov_chain&diff=prev&oldid=1238980972]. [[User:XOR&#39;easter|XOR&#39;easter]] ([[User talk:XOR&#39;easter|talk]]) 18:37, 6 August 2024 (UTC)
:::::This particular IP is continuing, and is spreading out to new targets: [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MATLAB&diff=prev&oldid=1239299472]. --[[User:JayBeeEll|JBL]] ([[User_talk:JayBeeEll|talk]]) 23:02, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
::::::Blocked. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 23:17, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

== Possible violation of [[WP:DR]] and spirit of [[WP:AGF]] at [[Talk:Jinn]] ==

Hi there. I'm part of part of couple of months long going dispute and preparation for RfC at [[Jinn]], (starting around [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AJinn&diff=1230744658&oldid=1230678564#Dispute_resolution_of_deletions_on_belief_in_jinn_and_belief_in_Islam here]). At the suggestion of [[User:Bookku|&#32;Bookku   ]] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Jinn#Comment_by_facilitator here]), I was wondering if you could take a look at this [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AJinn&diff=1230744658&oldid=1230678564#VenusFeuerFalle_(VFF) post ] by  [[User:VenusFeuerFalle|VenusFeuerFalle]] and see if you find it in breach of [[WP:DR]] spirit of [[WP:AGF]] as [[User:Bookku|&#32;Bookku   ]] (our informal dispute facilitator) and myself do.
(I'm having trouble finding an admin to do this and found your name on [[WP:LA]], so I hope this is not too far out of your comfort zone.)

Example:

{{talk quote|I am willing to give ''the involved users one last chance'', to make ''one clear suggestion'', I want to respond one last time. ''Then ''we can go step by step over to the other ones. If it fails, I will not reply to that anymore, and then either the edits meet the Wiki-Criteria or they don't. If they '''do not meet them, they will be reverted''', no matter of you understand the reason or not. Because, I just feel my time being wasted. If the users again '''derail the discussion'''s, '''I will report''' Eagle and let an admin check on '''all involved users''' for canvassing, harrassment, and potential sockpuppetry.}}

Many thanks if you can help. --[[User:Louis P. Boog|Louis P. Boog]] ([[User talk:Louis P. Boog|talk]]) 16:32, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

:It sounds like a complex situation. I recommend posting a report on [[WP:ANI]] following the instructions on that page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 18:51, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

== Hello wikipedia adminstrator, regarding Masoud Pezeshkian article ==
it is good that the article is protected now, but before it was protected the ethnic background of mr pezeshkian was edited and now part of it is removed. please revert it to the previous version inwhich it states both of his paternal ethnic background. please check the last versions of the article historic before it was protected. i hope you revert it and add the correct information again which was sourced well. thanks--[[User:Hedayts|Hedayts]] ([[User talk:Hedayts|talk]]) 20:38, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Hedayts}} If there is a specific change you would like to request, you can make an [[Wikipedia:Edit requests|edit request]] on the article talk page. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:47, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

== Please unprotect [[Wikipedia:Edit filter/False positives/Reports]] ==

Hello. I'm writing regarding your recent protection of [[Wikipedia:Edit filter/False positives/Reports]].

That page is the only place that IPs are supposed to report false positive edit filter hits. I understand that there has been disruption recently, but we generally don't protect the page due to disruption—indeed, disruption occurs on the page almost every day. And, when we do block, it's usually for ''extremely short periods'' of time (such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=156624913 mere hours]), and only when ''absolutely necessary''. I understand that this particular master enjoys hitting the page repeatedly, but would you please lift the protection (or at least shorten the length)?

Thank you!

— [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 03:19, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

:Hi {{u|Red-tailed hawk}}. I literally just posted about this on [[WP:EFN]] because I was concerned 1 day might have been too long. I'll go ahead and lower the duration. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
::{{ping|Red-tailed hawk}} I lowered it to 3 hours. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:25, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
:::Sounds good. Thank you! — [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 03:27, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

== Ali Ahmed (Soccer Player) Family Background ==

The [https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/the-road-less-travelled-for-whitecaps-prospect-ali-ahmed first source] cited in the article [[Ali Ahmed (soccer)]] states:

"Ali and his four siblings grew up in the Toronto district of Lawrence Heights — “The Jungle,” the locals call it, a neighbourhood fraught with gun violence and drive-bys — after their parents, mom Muna and dad Afendi, emigrated from '''Ethiopia’s Oromo region''' in the late 1980s."

The edit saying his parents are from the Oromo region of Ethiopia should be allowed. [[User:JavaNiceDay|JavaNiceDay]] ([[User talk:JavaNiceDay|talk]]) 04:26, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|JavaNiceDay}} If there is a specific change you would like to request, you can make an [[Wikipedia:Edit requests|edit request]] on the article talk page. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 04:28, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

== [[Joseph Williams (music publisher)]] ==

Hi, can I ask you (or any tps) to take a look at the recent changes to the above? I came across this as someone was editing elsewhere to try and include this person. It was a refirect to a London music publisher. This looks like a hijack to me? Many thanks, [[User:Knitsey|Knitsey]] ([[User talk:Knitsey|talk]]) 01:21, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

:It looks like someone beat me to it. Both accounts are globally locked. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 09:34, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
::Thank Daniel! [[User:Knitsey|Knitsey]] ([[User talk:Knitsey|talk]]) 15:21, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

== Economy of england ==

Dear Daniel, is there a chance the [[Economy of England]] could be unprotected or have a protection decrease? I'd love to edit it and improve it, and have some content to add with sources, but sadly nobody can. [[Special:Contributions/2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448|2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448]] ([[User talk:2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448|talk]]) 20:56, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

:No, the current page protection level is appropriate and necessary due to severe sockpuppetry issues on the article. You can always make an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the talk page to request a specific change. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:09, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
::I hate sockpuppetry! [[Special:Contributions/2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448|2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448]] ([[User talk:2A0A:EF40:EDE:B201:4824:E15F:48BC:7448|talk]]) 21:14, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

==Disallowed edit==
A private edit filter had prevented me from responding to the other Daniel's comment. Can you please allow it?[[Special:Contributions/197.0.60.67|197.0.60.67]] ([[User talk:197.0.60.67|talk]]) 21:44, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

:False positives should be reported at [[Wikipedia:Edit filter/False positives/Reports]]. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 22:59, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

== Another unsourced, low-quality article ==

The editor who created the POV fork article on the [[Souliotes]], also created that [[Zalongo mountain|unsourced article]]. I am not sure if it should go through the AfD process or be speedy deleted. [[User:Ktrimi991|Ktrimi991]] ([[User talk:Ktrimi991|talk]]) 22:18, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

:Thanks, {{u|Ktrimi991}}. Someone redirected it and I deleted the copyright violations. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:23, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks, much appreciated. Cheers, [[User:Ktrimi991|Ktrimi991]] ([[User talk:Ktrimi991|talk]]) 21:03, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

== Email request because of suggestions to a private filter ==

I am requesting that you should email me because I have some sensitive regex/condition suggestions to add to private filter {{efl|1290}} (in which it's better not to discuss this type of sensitive material here, and because you don't have email enabled), thank you. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#0024FF">'''''Codename Noreste'''''</span>]] 🤔 [[User talk:Codename Noreste|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#0A16A5">''Talk''</span>]] 01:03, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

:I updated my preferences, go ahead. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:35, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

== Report of Potential Scam and Misleading Information on Intermedia (company) Page ==


I am writing to bring to your attention a serious issue with the Wikipedia article [[Intermedia (company)]]. My Father received an email claiming to be from intermedia and offered my father to turn his book into film. They claim that they produced The Aviator and The Terminator among others-- which is an obvious blatant lie. The email contains a link to Intermedia wikipage and upon checking, it appears that the user [[Apon4971]] has made edits to the article, including adding a website link that is being used to scam people. The link makes it seem as though the site is affiliated with a legitimate company, which it is not. The REAL intermedia is already defunct for more than 20yrs

'''Details of the Issue:'''

'''Article:''' [[Intermedia (company)]] 

'''User:''' [[Apon4971]] 

'''Scam Website Inserted''' [https://internationalmediaag.com/<nowiki>]</nowiki>

'''Problematic Edit:''' Insertion of a website link purported to be associated with Intermedia but used for scamming. Upon researching they scammed authors by offering them to turn their book into film and asking authors for money to kickstart the process. 

'''Rationale for Reporting:''' The inclusion of this website link misleads readers into believing it is an official and legitimate resource, potentially causing harm to individuals who may fall victim to the scam. This action violates Wikipedia's guidelines on verifiability and reliability of sources, and it undermines the credibility of the encyclopedia.

'''Request for Action:'''

'''Review the Edits:''' Please review the recent changes made by [[Apon4971]] to verify the insertion of the fraudulent website link. 

'''Remove the Scam Link:''' If confirmed, kindly remove the misleading website link from the article. 

'''Investigate the User:''' Consider investigating the editing patterns of [[Apon4971]] for any further malicious activity and take appropriate action if necessary and possible. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your efforts in maintaining the integrity and reliability of Wikipedia.

Best regards,

[Writer22222222] [[User:Writer222222|Writer222222]] ([[User talk:Writer222222|talk]]) 23:01, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Writer222222}} Done. If you see this sort of thing again in the future, I'd suggest reporting it to [[WP:ANI]] so it's seen by more administrators. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:23, 1 August 2024 (UTC)

== Harrison Butker ==

Hello, 

Do you think you could protect the Harrison Butker page again, as you did two months ago? It is being repeatedly POV edited, bordering on vandalism. Multiple anonymous or very new editors are disruptively editing the page and have had to be corrected over and over. Thank you, [[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 18:29, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|TanRabbitry}} For protection and reprotection requests, could you please ask on [[WP:RFPP]]? Thanks! [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 23:52, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
::I did that as well, but it appeared that it takes a while. I thought I would ask you as well, since you protected it last time. If you're only supposed to request it on that page, I'll make sure do so in the future. Thank you, [[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 07:44, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
:::{{ping|TanRabbitry}} It just tends to work better that way because administrators have varying amounts of time to handle requests. In this particular case, I did happen to take a look at the article earlier, but I was concerned it looked like a possible content dispute and I didn't have a lot of extra time earlier to investigate further. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 08:32, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

==  2028 Winter Youth Olympics needs to be protected for a long time ==

I've had enough of these anonymous users adding Chinese cities to the [[2028 Winter Youth Olympics]] page because they WON'T GIVE UP! This page needs to be protected for as long as it's needed. [[User:Josh0108 (alt)|Josh0108 (alt)]] ([[User talk:Josh0108 (alt)|talk]]) 16:17, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

== A barnstar for you! ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | For setting up {{noping|User:Protection Helper Bot}} to automate re-protecting of pages. [[User:Robertsky|– robertsky]] ([[User talk:Robertsky|talk]]) 02:10, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
|}

:Thanks! [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 02:12, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

== WP:CT/GG ==

Is Dustborn covered by WP:CT/GG? [[User:Trade|Trade]] ([[User talk:Trade|talk]]) 01:37, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

:I'm not especially familiar with the game, but the answer is probably yes. If the article is being significantly disrupted, you can request page protection under [[WP:CT/GG]] at [[WP:RFPP]]. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 02:03, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
::Mind if i add Silent Hill 2 (2024 video game) to the list as well? [[User:Trade|Trade]] ([[User talk:Trade|talk]]) 18:13, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

== Page protection due to [[WP:CT/IPA]] ==

Hi @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]]. This is regarding extended-confirmed protection set by you on [[2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election]] due to [[WP:CT/IPA]]. Since the candidate lists on the article is incomplete, and election issues and party campaigns sections are completely empty, more editors might be needed to update the article. Requesting you to reduce the protection level to Semi-protection. [[User:Dhruv edits|Dhruv edits]] ([[User talk:Dhruv edits|talk]]) 04:47, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Dhruv edits}} I'll reduce the protection level to semi-protection. If significant disruption resumes, please make a request to restore ECP at [[WP:RFPP]]. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:32, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
::@[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] Thank you! [[User:Dhruv edits|Dhruv edits]] ([[User talk:Dhruv edits|talk]]) 05:36, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
:::Hi @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]]. This semi-protection has expired in 2 days. The ECP earlier was indefinite, and I think the Semi-protection now should also be indefinite since it is a [[Wikipedia:Contentious topics/India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan|contentious topic]]. [[User:Dhruv edits|Dhruv edits]] ([[User talk:Dhruv edits|talk]]) 16:00, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
::::{{ping|Dhruv edits}} Fixed, thanks! [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 16:14, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

== Page protection of List of Telugu Films of 2024 ==

Hi @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]]. The article [[List of Telugu films of 2024|List of Telugu Films of 2024]] was semi-protected indefinitely due to edit warring like behaviour from IPs. Considering the previous years articles of List of Telugu Films, it can be observed that IPs have made significant contributions. So if possible, requesting unprotection or reduction in semi-protection level period to 1 January 2025, giving chance to new potential editors. [[User:Thewikizoomer|Thewikizoomer]] ([[User talk:Thewikizoomer|talk]]) 07:37, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Thewikizoomer}} Thanks for raising this, I don't think it's a good idea to change the duration. Based on the edit history before protection and the issues with similar articles, I believe indefinite protection is appropriate. The 2023 article also had a large number of reverted edits well into 2024. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 08:00, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
::Ok. Thank you for looking into this. [[User:Thewikizoomer|Thewikizoomer]] ([[User talk:Thewikizoomer|talk]]) 08:28, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

== Need an admin's help ==

Good morning,

You were on the list of recently active admins, and I need someone urgently to deal with this ANI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents#c-Lewisguile-20240916215000-Lewisguile-20240916182100 

There are three pages that have been vandalised, including removal of sourced information and the insertion of contentious information, with edit warring. The worst affected is [[Afro-Jamaicans]]. 

The user is ignoring polite requests not to edit war and to engage in [[WP:BRD]] or other consensus-building processes, yet keeps reverting any editors who try to get involved. [[User:Lewisguile|Lewisguile]] ([[User talk:Lewisguile|talk]]) 06:51, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

:I'm not sure this was that urgent, but I dealt with the report. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 07:13, 17 September 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks, Daniel. I appreciate your haste and helpfulness with this. 
::Since this morning, I have discovered that the same user (possibly using multiple IPs) has been making similar edits to a whole range of Caribbean-related articles, nearly always inserting ''Coromantee Creoles'' into them, and blanking out/removing huge chunks of text in several cases. The user appears to be a [[WP:SPA]] with a particular agenda.
::The affected pages I've found so far (there are probably others under other IPs) include: [[Afro-Caribbeans]], [[Afro-Jamaicans]], [[Bermuda]], [[Cayman Islands]], [[Coromantee]], [[Mixed-race Caymanians]], [[Tacky's Rebellion]], [[Turks and Caicos Creole]], and [[Turks & Caicos]]. Since this user only has a 24-hour block and may be using alternate IPs anyway, this may be an issue that needs to be looked at again once they return.
::I've done my best to rollback what I can and have noted the relevant talk pages. I'll add the same note to the ANI for transparency. [[User:Lewisguile|Lewisguile]] ([[User talk:Lewisguile|talk]]) 18:20, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

== [[Special:Redirect/logid/164347387]] ==

Although I have no idea what you did there, I still thanked you. Thanks for cleaning it up. [[User:Myrealnamm|<span style="color:#0085BD">My</span><span style="color:#ED7700">real</span><span style="color:#2A7E19">namm</span>]] <big>([[User talk:Myrealnamm|💬pros]]</big> · <small>[[Special:Contributions/Myrealnamm|✏️cons]])</small> 15:00, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

== Personal attack? ==
Do you mind to take a look at my [[User talk:Ckfasdf#Hey you|talk page]] and check whether the [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3ACkfasdf&diff=1246491105&oldid=1237510282 comment in question] constitutes a [[WP:WIAPA|personal attack]]? Thank you. [[User:Ckfasdf|Ckfasdf]] ([[User talk:Ckfasdf|talk]]) 08:19, 19 September 2024 (UTC)
:{{ping|Ckfasdf}} It looks like it's already been appropriately reverted. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 08:32, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

== RFA2024 update: Discussion-only period now open for review ==

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== Oregon politician Greg Smith and the ''Malheur Enterprise'' ==

I see you admin-locked [[Greg Smith (Oregon politician)]] for a week. That's no ordinary edit war; there has been [[Malheur Enterprise#Investigation into economic development and local officials|bad blood between the paper and the politician for five years, for which the paper won a First Amendment award]]. You should check out [https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/03/a-local-newspaper-in-oregon-punches-above-its-weight-a-politician-it-investigated-wants-to-buy-and-change-it/ the article about Smith's attempt to buy the paper] when you get a chance. &nbsp; &ndash;[[User:Skywatcher68|Skywatcher68]] ([[User talk:Skywatcher68|talk]]) 15:43, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

:Thanks for the additional information. Fully locking the article to allow time for discussion still seems appropriate to me. There hasn't been any discussion on the article's talk page about the content dispute at this point. I think bringing in [[WP:DR|dispute resolution]] help may also be necessary, but the talk page is the place to start. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 16:11, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

== RFP ==

Hello! I fell asleep last night and was unable to make a reply. But yes I am confirming that [[List of programs broadcast by DWPM/TeleRadyo Serbisyo]] is one of the IP sock's common targets. Will resubmit another RFP for that. [[User:Borgenland|Borgenland]] ([[User talk:Borgenland|talk]]) 02:43, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

:Just replying here for the record, thanks for your report on RFPP! [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:37, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

== NYPD ==

Hi, I was just browsing around RM and happened to notice that the one currently open at [[New York City Police Department]] is move-protected, yet the article has no semi-protection. I noticed that you were the protecting admin at the original request [[Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Archive/2024/04#New York City Police Department|here]] which only mentioned 2-day semi-protection, so I wasn't sure if perhaps the move protection was added in error? [[User:Estar8806|estar8806]] ([[User talk:Estar8806|talk]]) [[Special:Contributions/Estar8806 |★]] 22:06, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

:Hi {{u|estar8806}}. Most edit semi-protections preserve any prior move protection settings and that's also the sensible default for Twinkle. If you look at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&page=New+York+City+Police+Department page protection history for the article], you'll see it's been consistently move protected for a long time due to page move vandalism. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 22:57, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

== Your BRFA ==

I will ask here as it maybe strays off-topic for the Bot policy talk:

It does sound like, reading your comments, that you felt a bad experience going through BRFA? If I'm right in thinking you thought your BRFA to be unpleasant: is it more the source code requirement that put(s) you off, or that you felt your BRFA was being derailed with the "source code of bots" discussion? Or something else? I ask because we do want to make BRFA a pleasant experience to encourage botops.

I suppose in addition, I'm also confused by {{tq|However, I believe it's fair to say that some of the additional requirements that have been discussed would have likely deterred me from submitting a BRFA.}} because everything you did in your BRFA would easily satisfy any new requirements that have been mooted recently. [[User:ProcrastinatingReader|ProcrastinatingReader]] ([[User talk:ProcrastinatingReader|talk]]) 01:04, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|ProcrastinatingReader}} Sorry for the delay in responding. I do have some thoughts on this and will share them soon. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:23, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

== Darth Vader ==

I saw that Darth Vader was semi-protected indefinitely. I previously requested it for the same reason.  It was semi-protected indefinitely in 2011 and it didn’t work.  That’s enough! [[Special:Contributions/2603:8080:D03:89D4:24B3:323B:92D5:B580|2603:8080:D03:89D4:24B3:323B:92D5:B580]] ([[User talk:2603:8080:D03:89D4:24B3:323B:92D5:B580|talk]]) 22:36, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

:Page protection is reserved for exceptional cases that can't be managed otherwise. While it may seem like administrators frequently protect pages, it's a tiny number of actions compared to the total number of pages, and we deny many requests. It's a mistake to view page protection as the only solution for disruption. Wikipedia tries very hard to address disruption through registered users watchlisting pages, experienced editors giving newcomers feedback (and warnings if necessary), partial and full blocks, and many other methods. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 18:44, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

== Khmer people ==

I had made the report on the “Khmer people” page (I wasn’t logged in) when User:Kromla vandalized the page. Then I noticed the page was semi-protected at the request of Kromla, which I agree it should be, but also the user seemed to do so to prevent the restoration of the page and continue their pro-Thai rhetoric (which is a violation since the page should support non-biased information). Yesterday, I fortunately was able to restore the Khmer people page to the form it was before Kromla’s vandalization. However, a Wikipedian professional restorer unintentionally reverted it back to its vandalized form under Kromla. I did submit a topic to his talk page to tell him what he did. Just in case, can you let him know that he reverted the page back to its vandalized form and request to restore it back to its original form before Kromla’s vandalization so there isn’t any misunderstanding? I really appreciate it! [[User:Mojomaaa123543|Mojomaaa123543]] ([[User talk:Mojomaaa123543|talk]]) 00:08, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Mojomaaa123543}} Thanks. I responded on the other user talk page, but I'll add here that the best option is to have a discussion on the article talk page. [[WP:EW|Edit warring]] is never a good option. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:18, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
::I understand and will do so. I’m not expecting you to fully understand, but there is a lot of discourse between Khmer and Thai people solely due to how similar our cultures are. So it’s really disheartening not just to me, but the Khmer community in general when we see pro-Thai rhetoric, which had occurred on the Khmer people Wikipedia page, in an attempt to erase and severely manipulate Khmer history, especially since I believe strongly in co-existence. I will still try to use the article talk page, but if there’s a pro-Thai vandal on the page, it is highly likely there would just be an argument about Khmer and Thai history rather than fixing the situation which could ultimately lead to a similar situation as now. I just want to clarify things for the future, but I will take your suggestions as you would know best. Thank you. [[User:Mojomaaa123543|Mojomaaa123543]] ([[User talk:Mojomaaa123543|talk]]) 16:28, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

== Issues with KH-1 ==

Hi I have a issue with @[[User:KH-1|KH-1]].<br>
He has reverted a edit I made on [[Postage Paid]] and has not given a reason for it.<br>
He also tagged me with [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|Vandalism]] in addition of Reference Spam.<br>
I have requested some Admins to check this out at [[Wikipedia:Help desk]].<br>
But you have confronted this user before on Edit Warring, so I thought you should check it out too.<br>
I do understand that I am a new user, but I am wanting to get other people to check this for the below reasons.<br>
#This user has a history of mass reverting other peoples edits.
#This user has not given a reason for his/her reverts.
#All of there recent edits are reverts.
#This user has been contacted multiple times for the reverts they did.
Thank you. [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Sheriff U3 talk]] 22:16, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

:I have been informed that I should post my request for Admin help on [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring|Admin Noticeboard for Edit Warring]].<br>
:So please check my post there. [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Sheriff U3 talk]] 22:34, 20 October 2024 (UTC)
::They actually posted at ANI. Your input would be welcome. [[User:Just Step Sideways|Just Step Sideways]] [[User talk:Just Step Sideways|<sup>from this world ..... today</sup>]] 23:23, 20 October 2024 (UTC)
:::It looks like the discussion is basically done so I don't have anything to add, but thanks for the heads up. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:20, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
::::I am sorry I misread a article made on the 3r rule.[[User talk:Sheriff U3|Sheriff U3 talk]] 03:55, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

== New User needing help ==

Hey it is me again. So you seem to know a lot. So I saw wondering if you could give me some pointers.<br>
And please don't tell me to go through the Tutorial, I have been told to go there lots of times.<br>
I am not wanting to push any buttons (get it?). But anything you suggest I will read if I have not already.<br>
Don't worry I have not edited to much either, most of the edits were references, and removing old tags that did not apply anymore.<br>
Thank you! [[User:Sheriff_U3|User Page]] [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Contributions]] 04:40, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

:Sorry had updated my Signature and forgot to add Sheriff U3.[[User:Sheriff_U3|User Page]] [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Contributions]] Sheriff U3 04:44, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
:{{ping|Sheriff U3}} People are recommending it because it's very good!
:1. I think you'd benefit from reading these:
:* [[WP:10SR|10 Simple Rules for Editing Wikipedia]]
:* [[Help:Introduction to policies and guidelines/All|Introduction to policies and guidelines]]
:* [[Help:Introduction to referencing with Wiki Markup/All|Introduction to referencing]]
:* [[Wikipedia:Civility|Civility]]
:2. More specific to referencing:
:* [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|Reliable sources]] for the basics.
:* [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Perennial sources|Perennial sources]] if you are wondering about a specific source. If it's listed and green, use it. If it's yellow, try to find something better. If it's red, don't use it. And if it's not listed, consider asking on [[WP:RSN]] or just find a better source.
:3. For a longer list, check out this [[User:Chaotic Enby/Plain and simple guide to Wikipedia|Plain and simple guide to Wikipedia]].
:I hope this helps. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:05, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
::Yes as they are different ones then what others have shown me.<br>
::I do like referencing so far, I just did not know about the "no websites that sell" rule, and I will find others too.<br>
::I will read through them as I can. Thank you again. [[User:Sheriff_U3|User Page]] [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Contributions]] Sheriff U3 06:13, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

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== Recent revert of "List of Wikipedias" ==

Hello,

I saw your message on my Talk page about my most recent edit on [[List of Wikipedias]]. I believe that this edit was done in error, because as I'm scrolling through the list of Wikipedias on the article, none of them have sources for the date that they started listed next to the start dates. However, the source for such information is linked on the article itself, and the same is true for smaller Wikipedia websites mentioned that have their own articles. Before redoing the edit, I will wait for your next message on the topic. [[User:Surayeproject3|Surayeproject3]] ([[User talk:Surayeproject3|talk]]) 05:02, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Surayeproject3}} The archived meta page that is linked as a source only seems to include dates for some closures and deletions. Unless I have missed a link somewhere that includes a creation date for [[Neo-Aramaic Wikipedia]], other dates being unsourced is not an valid reason to add more unsourced dates. As stated in [[WP:Verifiability|Verifiability]]: {{tpq|Any material lacking an inline citation to a reliable source that directly supports the material may be removed and should not be restored without an inline citation to a reliable source.}} Several of the dates are sourced elsewhere in the article, but I would support removing all of the other dates that have no source in the article.
:Before we start removing a large number of dates, I have a few sources for some additional dates. I'll go ahead and start adding those. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:59, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
:I'm having some technical problems adding references to the table, so those additions might not happen today. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:11, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

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== Filter 484's last line and a note ==

* {{efl|484}}
There is no global user group that has <code>sysop</code> in it ''and'' the global sysop permission is not activated here, so I have an idea: replace it with just <code>!("steward" in global_user_groups)</code>, and do we need the filter to only prevent edits to unauthorized users, or to also block moves without the filter having <code>action == "edit"</code>?

One more side note: about these concerns you raised then opposed, I have learned them the hard way and should have promised myself not to do them again. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#0024FF">'''''Codename Noreste'''''</span>]] 🤔 [[User talk:Codename Noreste|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#0A16A5">''Talk''</span>]] 00:08, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

:Sure, done. The latter change isn't necessary. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:14, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

== [[WP:CT/IPA]] duration ==

On [[WP:CT/IPA]], it is indicated as {{tq|Any uninvolved administrator may impose the standard set of restrictions in this topic area for up to one year}}. However on [[Asian News International]], you have set the duration to indefinite. Should the duration be revised to one year, and then renew yearly if need be? [[User:Robertsky|– robertsky]] ([[User talk:Robertsky|talk]]) 08:18, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

== Extended-protection ==

Greetings,

I was wondering how you protected the [[Snow Patrol]] page as extended-protection. I would like you to explain how you did this because I am thinking of protecting the [[San Francisco]] and [[San Diego]] pages like that as well. The reason why I am thinking of doing this is because the two articles are important as they are about major cities and could have vandalism at any time. Please let me know how you protected the Snow Patrol page as extended-protection so that I can do this for the San Francisco and San Diego pages.

Hikingboii [[User:Hikingboii|Hikingboii]] ([[User talk:Hikingboii|talk]]) 20:28, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Hikingboii}} The short version is that we don't protect pages preemptively (which is what {{tpq|could have vandalism at any time}} sounds like). [[Snow Patrol]] was experiencing a prolonged significant problem with [[WP:SOCK|sockpuppetry]] and disruptive edits when it was protected. In the past two weeks, I only see one clear vandalism edit on [[San Francisco]] and perhaps two on [[San Diego]], which is not enough to justify page protection and that's why your requests were declined. You can read more about how page protection works at [[WP:PP]].
:Finally, it looks like you already requested protection twice for [[San Francisco]] and now you're asking another administrator about protecting the article. It's starting to look like [[WP:FORUMSHOP|administrator shopping]] which isn't helpful. One request is enough. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:38, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

== Question ==

Do you mind if I just indef {{no ping|Lambert73}}? They edit warred to remove comments on a talk page after hitting 42 reverts on the article, and they have less than 60 edits. — [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 01:47, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|Red-tailed hawk}} I have no objections. Thanks for asking. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:50, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
::Sounds good. Will indef. — [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 01:51, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
:{{ec}} Relatedly, can you explain why you [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=166267335 blocked] {{user|Http iosue}} for edit warring after I had already [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AHttp_iosue&diff=1261236962&oldid=1261221059 warned them] over the same series of edits and chose not to block them because I had [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=One_True_King&diff=prev&oldid=1261234335 already fully protected the article]? — [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 01:51, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
::{{ping|Red-tailed hawk}} I blocked both users because the edit warring continued on the talk page and that was '''after''' you had issued a clear warning with the guidance to report issues to a noticeboard. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 02:22, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Ok. Thank you for letting me know. — [[User:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">Red-tailed&nbsp;hawk</span>]]&nbsp;<sub>[[User talk:Red-tailed hawk|<span style="color: #660000">(nest)</span>]]</sub> 02:32, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

== Masquewand ==

Hi Daniel. Thanks for blocking Masquewand. They have since posted what seems like a pretty extreme threat on their talk page ([https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Masquewand&diff=prev&oldid=1261638506 diff]), which I have reverted. I think this merits bumping it up to an indef with TPA revoked. Can you do that, or should I take it to ANI? --[[User:DanielRigal|DanielRigal]] ([[User talk:DanielRigal|talk]]) 03:51, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

:{{ping|DanielRigal}} Thanks for the heads-up. That edit is definitely a major civility violation, but it seems more like an attempt to blame future violence on other editors if they don't get their way. [[WP:ANI]] or [[WP:AE]] are reasonable options or we can see how they behave going forward.
:By the way, when you're giving warnings to people, I'd recommend trying to focus on potential consequences (like most user warning templates) without sounding like you're making a threat. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 04:34, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

== user:Preserve german language NOW! ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Preserve_german_language_NOW!&diff=prev&oldid=1261776794 Revoke TPA?] <span style="color: #1a237e; background-color: #0a0e33; font-weight: bold;">[[User:JayCubby|Jay]]</span><span style="color: #fff176; background-color: #1a237e; font-weight: bold;">[[User talk:JayCubby|Cubby]]</span> 22:50, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

:Done. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 22:55, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
::And you even RD3'd it! Much appreciated.  <span style="color: #1a237e; background-color: #0a0e33; font-weight: bold;">[[User:JayCubby|Jay]]</span><span style="color: #fff176; background-color: #1a237e; font-weight: bold;">[[User talk:JayCubby|Cubby]]</span> 22:58, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

== About Hephthalites Gokturk Raid (616-618) ==

Given sources says its gokturk victory unlock the page

Nomadism in Iran: From Antiquity to the Modern Era, D. T. Potts, page 154; "Xosrow appointed the Armenian general Smbat bagratuni marzban (“warden of the marches”) of Vrkan (Hyrcania, ... the invaders “sent out raids and made incursions as far as the borders of Reyy and of the province of Ispahan."

Pourshariati, Parvaneh (2008). Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire: The Sasanian-Parthian Confederacy and the Arab Conquest of Iran, p. 139; "At this point the Kushans asked for Turkish aid and a great force of 300,000 [!] answered the call and crossed the Oxus. A raiding party besieged the walled village...[..]..The Turkish army then moved westwards and got "as far as the borders of Reyy and of the province of Ispahan," and after plundering the region, returned to its camp."

Military History of Late Rome 602-641, Ilkka Syvanne, page 128; "The forces that Smbat had left were to small to offer much resistance so the Turks were able to raid as far as Rayy and the province of Ispahan/Isfahan before they withdrew to the other side of the Oxus."

Robert Haug, The Eastern Frontier: Limits of Empire in Late Antique and Early Medieval Central Asia; "In a situation where the Turks were available to provide support, perhaps they could push the raids further(it is only after the Turks join the Hephthalites and defeated Smbat that they travelled as far as Rayy and Isfahan).." [[User:ArxhentiVirzi|ArxhentiVirzi]] ([[User talk:ArxhentiVirzi|talk]]) 19:09, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

:The page is locked because of persistent disruption. If you want to request a change, you can make an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:51, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

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== How do I read emails from my notifications ==

I just got a email from Andy of the NFL COI case. I am unable to read the full email, but it did say that the editor asked why I was reverting his edits to his attorney. How do I read the email and put its contents into the proper noticeboard entry? [[User:DACartman|DACartman]] ([[User talk:DACartman|talk]]) 20:32, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|DACartman}} It looks like it's been handled by {{noping|Canterbury Tail}}. As to reading emails, if you go to [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-personal-email|email options]] in your preferences, you should see the email address you used to find out where the email went. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:40, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

== Wider range? ==

You blocked this range: [[Special:Contributions/103.38.13.0/25]]. It's not a behaior with which I'm familiar, so I don't know the master. But [[Special:Contributions/103.38.12.0/24]] looks to be the same behavior. Should this become a unified /23 block? [[User:DMacks|DMacks]] ([[User talk:DMacks|talk]]) 03:12, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|DMacks}} Yeah, it's [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Meena Kurian]]. I agree that a unified block makes sense. Do you want to do the block? [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:21, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
:{{ping|DMacks}} Nevermind. It's done. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 04:19, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks! (got called away for an emergency coffee-break:) [[User:DMacks|DMacks]] ([[User talk:DMacks|talk]]) 05:35, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
:::You're welcome. (Coffee is important!) [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:36, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

==You've got mail!==
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== NPOVD at 2024 United States presidential election ==

There has been a discussion at [[talk:2024 United States presidential election]] about needing to add a neutrality notice at the beginning of the article. But there has been heavy opposition by [[User:Prcc27|Prcc27]].

I would appreciate it if you could advise me on how to handle the discussion. I am wanting to handle this properly. If you think that I should just remove myself from the topic that is fine as well. I am trying to learn the different rules and regulations of WP, but decided that I would need the advise of someone that has been doing this longer than me. Looking at you talk page you seem to be well respected and level-headed towards new users. I have found that a lot of the older users don't like new users or don't take them seriously/don't respond to them when they ask questions about their actions. [[User:Sheriff_U3|User Page]] [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Contributions]] Sheriff U3 20:04, 7 January 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Sheriff U3}} It's good that you're trying to handle this in a civil way using the talk page. If the talk page discussion is stressing you out, stepping back from the discussion is always an option. You might consider focusing on your specific concerns in the article instead of pushing for the tag, especially if there isn't a solid consensus to add the tag. Posting a brief notice about the discussion at [[WP:NPOVN]] could be another way to get more input. I think you may be hard pressed to get uninvolved editors to support adding a tag without a better summary on the talk page about your concerns, though. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:25, 7 January 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks for the input! I will the noticeboard first, but I think you are right about needing to get a better summary for why it is needed. Thanks for answering so quick! [[User:Sheriff_U3|User Page]] [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Contributions]] Sheriff U3 21:43, 7 January 2025 (UTC)

== Fatima Sheikh ==

It was me who (1) requested for protection at RfPP, (2) edited out the infobox and all unsourced content, (3) removed misrepresentations of sources, and (4) added a historical photograph. So, please restore [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fatima_Sheikh&oldid=1268487842 this] version. Thanks! [[User:Upd Edit|Upd Edit]] ([[User talk:Upd Edit|talk]]) 10:17, 10 January 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Upd Edit}} I think it would be best if you made specific individual [[WP:ER|edit requests]] on the talk page. The changes you made need more explanation given how significant the changes were. Adding the photograph definitely needs to be discussed further on the talk page too. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 15:04, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
::You have restored unsourced content such as the first paragraph in the Biography section (a third of the current content), the DOB, and the DOD. Additionally, Tschurenev (2019) does not support {{tq|She taught at all five schools that the Phules went on to establish and she taught children of all religions and castes. Sheikh took part in the founding of two schools in Mumbai (Then Bombay) in 1851}}. So, please revert yourself. Someone has already re-added the photograph. [[User:Upd Edit|Upd Edit]] ([[User talk:Upd Edit|talk]]) 15:42, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
:::Please propose removing it on the talk page. It might help if you also find the edit where it was added so we can also look at it. Thanks. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:08, 11 January 2025 (UTC)
:::{{ping|Upd Edit}} I think you'll find the current article is more accurate now. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:08, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Dabney Coleman]] ==
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've [[Talk:Dabney Coleman/GA1{{!}}begun reviewing]] the article [[Dabney Coleman]] you nominated for [[WP:GA|GA]]-status according to the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]]. [[File:Time2wait.svg|20px|link=]] This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. <!-- Template:GANotice --> <!-- Template:GANotice --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:ChristieBot|ChristieBot]], on behalf of [[User:Ganesha811|Ganesha811]]</small> -- [[User:Ganesha811|Ganesha811]] ([[User talk:Ganesha811|talk]]) 02:21, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

== Travis Head ==

I think Travis Head definitely needs permanent or at least long term page protection [[User:Servite et contribuere|Servite et contribuere]] ([[User talk:Servite et contribuere|talk]]) 19:03, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Servite et contribuere}} It may become necessary, but the most recent disruption was from a single IP address that was blocked. If the disruption resumes soon after protection expires or if it escalates, please feel free to submit a new protection request that mentions how long the disruptive edits have been an issue. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:01, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

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== Odd Situation ==

So I found [[Drew McKissick|this article]] that is supposed to be deleted, but is still on WP. The issue is the [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Drew McKissick|deletion discussion]] happened in 2005, and the article has been edited some since then. What should be done? '''Delete''' per the 2005 discussion, or '''Keep''' it? [[User:Sheriff_U3|Sheriff U3]] &#124; [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Con]] 09:57, 21 January 2025 (UTC)

:Nothing needs to be done. The deletion was almost 20 years ago. The article was deleted due to lack of notability. The person became notable. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 10:08, 21 January 2025 (UTC)
::Ok, thanks! I was not sure if the deletion had over ride in this case or not. [[User:Sheriff_U3|Sheriff U3]] &#124; [[User talk:Sheriff U3|Talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/Sheriff_U3|Con]] 10:10, 21 January 2025 (UTC)

== January 2025 California Wildfires page ==

Hello! I was hoping maybe I could ask something about the page, specifically the mentions of the tragedies of Palisades and Eaton. The article mentions that they’re the fourth and second worst fires “respectively”, marking Palisades as 4th and Eaton as 2nd. I’m genuinely unsure if this is inaccurate info as the CalFire website shows that the Palisades fire is much bigger and has caused more damage than the Eaton fire or if I’ve just missed some info along the way? If I have missed info, I’ll happily look for it. Also, the page says that the Sepulveda, Clay, and Gibbel fires are still active in the second paragraph when those three have been contained, however the list of wildfires contradicts this as the list currently shows Sepulveda and Clay as contained (Gibbel was marked fully contained as of Jan 24th at 12 a.m, so I can understand how that hadn’t been updated as it’s fairly recent information posted to the CalFire website as of Jan 25th at around 8 in the morning). As well, on the list of wildfires, the Cantu fire that started on the 9th is listed between the Lidia and Sunset fires that started on the 8th. I’d add these myself but I’m finding difficulty with the permissions to edit due to *certain people* continuously vandalizing the page per the page protection history :,) [[User:Gh0ulish Fox|Gh0ulish Fox]] ([[User talk:Gh0ulish Fox|talk]]) 00:13, 26 January 2025 (UTC)

:Hi {{u|Gh0ulish Fox}}. Your best bet is to ask on the talk page of the article, including links for your sources. If you're certain about the need to make specific edits, you could also post an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the talk page. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 00:38, 26 January 2025 (UTC)

== Third anglo-afghan war  ==

Can you remove the protection  of this page because  of  the third Anglo-Afghan war  because I saw something  wrong and I would like to edit it to fix it . So can you remove the protection  let me fix the mistake and then put it again indefinitely . Of course I will explain the mistake later if you want to [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 02:45, 26 January 2025 (UTC)

:Please let me fix the result because  I have sources  that say the third Anglo-Afghan war  was a strategic victory for the British and a diplomatic for afghans please let me change it and then you can put back the protection [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 02:57, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
::{{ping|Panekasos}} Sorry, the article definitely needs protection. The right place to request a change is the talk page, but you need to cite [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:06, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::I asked you to  remove because you placed it if I provide  my sources  here can you remove it and let me do the change [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 03:26, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::the result of the war I meant [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 04:17, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::so the article  contradicts itself  so please remove the protection  in order for me to fix it [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 04:18, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::One Final thing  how long have Pit? the protection [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 04:31, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::sorry for writing many messages. So please remove the protection in order to change the result  after a discussion here [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 05:07, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
:::Can you put as specific date to the protection and remove the indefinite because  you put this and it can't  be removed from a random  admin but a specific  so can you put a specific date on the protection  to end sometime  in the future? [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 13:37, 4 February 2025 (UTC)
::I gave sources that confirm what I say and also the article itself is contradicting to the result [[User:Panekasos|Panekasos]] ([[User talk:Panekasos|talk]]) 04:17, 26 January 2025 (UTC)

== A couple WP:CHESS variant article titles ==
Hello Daniel. Thx for your research re name Fischer Random Chess (although I'm sort of "hands off" that article anymore). Do you mind if I have a little discussion w/ you re my concerns re [[Capablanca chess]] versus [[Capablanca Chess]], and [[Alice chess]] versus [[Alice Chess]]. They once had those former proper noun titles, long-standing, and am sure RSs support same, and, I don't see any diff between those titles and the Fischer title, but I refuse to argue or Wiki-lawyer w/ editors over what seems obvious (editing s/b enjoyable and I don't see fighting beyond adding my views to Talk discussions as enjoyable, e.g. see Talk re dispute re article title [[Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack]] where I actually quit WP permanently after contributing there after an improper non-admin close, and had no ambition to open an appeal; other editors thankfully came in sometime later to correct the title, which surprised & pleased since I'd believed there's no interest in ndash vs. hyphen. :) Ditto uppercase versus lower for variant articles. Thing is, for Capablanca & Alice, I lack the know-how & tools but mostly the motivation to research enough RSs to build arguments for competing w/ the gang of editors who decided variant names must be lc out of what seemed like a hyper demand for broad WP consistency. As a result I feel there're several improperly changed titles, but Capablanca & Alice are the ones that irk me enough to say anything, but to whom when am allergic to Talk fights? That said, w/ you be able to help? I don't mean to task you. I care but probably not beyond asking someone for help who seems to also care, especially an admin. ;) Thx for your understanding & consider. --[[User:Ihardlythinkso|IHTS]] ([[User talk:Ihardlythinkso#top|talk]]) 03:33, 8 February 2025 (UTC)

:Hi {{u|Ihardlythinkso}}. I don't have a strong opinion about the naming of those articles. The best place to raise this is the respective article talk pages. I'd suggest focusing on relevant policies and guidelines, assuming they support your view, rather than revisiting whether past renames were improper. Just a heads-up: article naming debates can sometimes get contentious, so it may not be the best place to spend a lot of time if these discussions have been stressful for you before. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:56, 8 February 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks anyway. p.s. They aren't stessful, they're distasteful, and a waste of time & attention. (I have better things to do w/ my life.) --[[User:Ihardlythinkso|IHTS]] ([[User talk:Ihardlythinkso#top|talk]]) 04:39, 8 February 2025 (UTC)

== Largest Indian Cities ==

Using names at the time of census is a very good point. But I decided to an avoid a redirect nonetheless. I might just add a note in saying that is now Bengaluru (Or the other way round), it would be good if you helped me. If you do do it, just the order you think is best [[User:Servite et contribuere|Servite et contribuere]] ([[User talk:Servite et contribuere|talk]]) 07:48, 13 February 2025 (UTC)

:Avoiding the redirect is a good idea. Let me think about the best way to add a note. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 08:31, 13 February 2025 (UTC)
::Hi [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]], Sorry for the late reply. I was up very early, and I have been somewhat tired all day here in Australian Eastern Standard Time Zone. I suggest changing the name on it to Bengaluru, but if you do it is very crucial to also leave a note like:
::{{Efn|Bengaluru was known as Bangalore at time of census}}
::If you disagree with this, then I suggest this:
::{{Efn|Bangalore is now called Bengaluru}} [[User:Servite et contribuere|Servite et contribuere]] ([[User talk:Servite et contribuere|talk]]) 08:40, 14 February 2025 (UTC)
{{Notelist-talk}}

== President of Georgia page protection ==

Hello, thank you for giving the article [[President of Georgia]] protected status. However, could you please revert the disruptive edit [[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=President_of_Georgia&diff=prev&oldid=1275720648]] that led to the protection request? Thank you [[User:Tahomaru|Tahomaru]] ([[User talk:Tahomaru|talk]]) 01:27, 15 February 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Tahomaru}} The policy at [[WP:PREFER]] allows discretion between {{tpq|the current version of an article, or to an older, [[WP:STABLE|stable]], or pre-edit-war version.}} As those are the same with regard to the disputed content, it seemed appropriate to protect the current version of the article. If there is consensus for a change, someone could make an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:36, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
::[[Talk:President of Georgia#Protected edit request on 15 February 2025|Edit request sent]]. Thank you [[User:Tahomaru|Tahomaru]] ([[User talk:Tahomaru|talk]]) 02:05, 15 February 2025 (UTC)

== Can you please take a look at ==

Envoynann's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Envoynann3 user page]? There's a bare link posted there... - [[User:Shearonink|Shearonink]] ([[User talk:Shearonink|talk]]) 16:49, 15 February 2025 (UTC)

:It looks like a spreadsheet of English words. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 17:41, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
::Oh ok, I confess I wasn't quite sure about clicking on it... Thanks - I'll leave it alone then. - [[User:Shearonink|Shearonink]] ([[User talk:Shearonink|talk]]) 03:38, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

== Plz unprotect this page: Breaking news just happened ==

You are the editor who protected the Judge Chutkan page, so it is proper protocol to request of you first.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tanya_Chutkan&diff=prev&oldid=1194621550

Here's why:

Breaking news needs to be added, but page is locked/ protected. Plz help. Here is said news item "

"Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data," By Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed, CNN, Updated 9:56 PM EST, Tue February 18, 2025

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/18/politics/doge-temporary-restraining-order-chutkan

Viz:

Revision as of 22:37, 9 January 2024 view source
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m Protected "Tanya Chutkan": Contentious topics enforcement for WP:CT/AP; requested at WP:RfPP ([Edit=Require extended confirmed access] (indefinite) [Move=Require extended confirmed access] (indefinite))
Tag: Twinkle
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[[Special:Contributions/108.147.198.8|108.147.198.8]] ([[User talk:108.147.198.8|talk]]) 09:58, 19 February 2025 (UTC)

:The current page protection level is appropriate, but you can make an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 19:09, 19 February 2025 (UTC)

== Reduce Protection for Bhojpuri language ==

Hello, you have protected the page for Bhojpuri language. 
I will request you to unprotect it. Recent changes made by user without discussing on the page for which there was conflict. Since user is an extended user, he edited it. [[User:Adrikshit|Adrikshit]] ([[User talk:Adrikshit|talk]]) 05:02, 21 February 2025 (UTC)

:The page was extended confirmed protected under the [[Wikipedia:Contentious topics|Contentious topics]] procedure. Extended confirmed users are allowed to make changes. If there is consensus for a change, you can make an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the article talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:14, 21 February 2025 (UTC)
::I have made edit request but no reply by editors. I will request you to add that information. I have already shared resources in the article talk page. [[User:Adrikshit|Adrikshit]] ([[User talk:Adrikshit|talk]]) 17:26, 23 February 2025 (UTC)
:::As an aside, DAB page [[Bhojpuri]] collects 2-4 bad links/week where added matter intends [[Bhojpuri language]]. I will not speculate as to why these additions keep being made; but oh boy do they ever clog up my watchlist. [[User:Narky Blert|Narky Blert]] ([[User talk:Narky Blert|talk]]) 19:04, 23 February 2025 (UTC)
:::I know waiting can be frustrating, but responses take time, so you need to be a lot more patient. It can also help if you are a bit more specific about [[WP:RS|reliable sources]] that support the change by adding page numbers, quotes, or both. Also, just for clarity, your post wasn't actually an [[WP:ER|edit request]]. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 19:30, 23 February 2025 (UTC)

==DYK for Dabney Coleman==
{{ivmbox
|image = Updated DYK query.svg
|imagesize=40px
|text = On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions/2025/February#24 February 2025|24 February 2025]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Dabney Coleman]]''''', which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ''... that ''[[9 to 5 (film)|9 to 5]]'' actor '''[[Dabney Coleman]]''' flew to New York City to pursue acting the day after an actor stopped by for a drink?'' The nomination discussion and review may be seen at [[Template:Did you know nominations/Dabney Coleman]]. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [https://pageviews.toolforge.org/?start=2025-02-14&end=2025-03-06&project=en.wikipedia.org&pages=Dabney_Coleman Dabney Coleman])</small>, and the hook may be added to [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Statistics/Monthly DYK pageview leaders|the statistics page]] after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know talk page]].
}}<!-- Template:UpdatedDYK -->  —[[User:Ganesha811|Ganesha811]] ([[User talk:Ganesha811|talk]]) 00:02, 24 February 2025 (UTC)

:Thanks, {{u|Ganesha811}}! [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:50, 24 February 2025 (UTC)

== Rotten Tomatoes ==

Hey, I hope you are well. I wanted to ask for your opinions around Rotten Tomatoes as I am struggling to understand the wording. I know that it suggests that it should not be used for biographical information (e.g. DOB), but I am a bit confused if it is okay for credits; such as if it was used as an actor to show that x appeared as y in z movie. I ask as I have seen it used in BLPs before and was under the assumption it was okay for credits but was told by another editor that it is not, so I wanted to check. [[User:DaniloDaysOfOurLives|DaniloDaysOfOurLives]] ([[User talk:DaniloDaysOfOurLives|talk]]) 23:15, 1 March 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|DaniloDaysOfOurLives}} It's not considered a reliable source for credits. The {{tpq|cast and crew data, or other film and television data}} part of [[WP:ROTTENTOMATOES]] hopefully makes that clear. If you see it used that way in an article, the source should generally be replaced with a better source, the citation should be tagged with {{tlx|better source needed}}, or the information should be removed. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 01:04, 2 March 2025 (UTC)

==You've got mail!==
{{You've got mail|subject=|ts=02:07, 19 March 2025 (UTC)}}
<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color:#0024FF">'''''Codename Noreste'''''</span>]] ([[User talk:Codename Noreste|<span style="color:#A1000E">talk</span>]])</span> 02:07, 19 March 2025 (UTC)
:@[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]]: Pinging you again because I sent you an email some time ago, and I recently forwarded it to you as a reminder in case you forgot. <span style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color:#0024FF">'''''Codename Noreste'''''</span>]] ([[User talk:Codename Noreste|<span style="color:#A1000E">talk</span>]])</span> 05:28, 20 March 2025 (UTC)

== A barnstar for you! ==

{| style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #fdffe7;"
|rowspan="2" style="vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Admin Barnstar.png|100px]]
|rowspan="2" |
|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | '''The Admin's Barnstar'''
|-
|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | For putting an end to the seemingly endless vandalism at [[Carter Vail]]. You have no idea how much I appreciate the action you took, I really had no idea how much longer that was going to go on for. Seriously, thank you. [[User:JeffSpaceman|JeffSpaceman]] ([[User talk:JeffSpaceman|talk]]) 00:26, 21 March 2025 (UTC)
|}

:He posted about the article on Instagram, hence the wave of edits. Honestly shocks me as the article creator LMFAO [[:User:Wizzito|<span class="tmpl-colored-link " style="color: hotpink; text-decoration: inherit;">wizzito</span>]] &#124; [[:User talk:Wizzito|<span class="tmpl-colored-link " style="color: navyc; text-decoration: inherit;">say hello!</span>]] 11:18, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

== Updating protection on Sanjay Govil page ==

Hi @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]], I saw that you added semi-protection status to the [[Sanjay Govil]] page. I am hoping to make a few small edits to the page to update it for timeliness. As Sanjay Govil is the owner of [[Washington Freedom (cricket)]], there is interest surrounding updates with the team, so I do believe that making a few edits to the page might be justified. I'm hoping we might be able to work together on this to downgrade the protection level on the page. Thank you for your consideration, I greatly appreciate any help you can give! [[User:Lauren at L Strategies|Lauren at L Strategies]] ([[User talk:Lauren at L Strategies|talk]]) 01:59, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Lauren at L Strategies}} Due to the level of disruption that article was experiencing, I don't think changing the page protections settings would be a good idea at this time. I would recommend posting a well-formed [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the article talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 02:08, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

== Carter Vail ==

Wow it's crazy to see the actual artist notice the WP page you created, but also it getting ECP locked is kinda funny lmfao. Thanks for your help! [[:User:Wizzito|<span class="tmpl-colored-link " style="color: hotpink; text-decoration: inherit;">wizzito</span>]] &#124; [[:User talk:Wizzito|<span class="tmpl-colored-link " style="color: navyc; text-decoration: inherit;">say hello!</span>]] 11:17, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

:You're welcome. Hopefully, a year of protection under [[WP:CT/BLP]] will be sufficient. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 18:18, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

== Date-format checker bot code ==

I've made some python code that seems to be working pretty well (based on the tests I did in my sandbox). What kind of annoys me though is that the bot in its current state probably won't stumble upon an article with these incorrect date formats very often. This is because right now it just uses a random page generator to find what articles it checks.

If you have any solutions that could make the bot more efficient in this way (maybe this is where we use an abuse filter??), I'm open to any ideas. The code is [[User:PharyngealImplosive7/Date-checker.py|here]].

Thanks, – <b>[[User:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#78866b">Pharyngeal</span><span style="color:#6495ed">Implosive7</span>]] [[User talk:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#7f1734">(talk)</span>]]</b> 21:20, 29 March 2025 (UTC)

:And I just filed a [[Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/PharyngealBOT|BRFA]], if you would like to take a look. – <b>[[User:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#78866b">Pharyngeal</span><span style="color:#6495ed">Implosive7</span>]] [[User talk:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#7f1734">(talk)</span>]]</b> 05:01, 31 March 2025 (UTC)

== In case you didn't know ==

An Indian court has ordered the removal of the BLUELOCK at [[Asian News International]]: [https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/delhi-high-court/delhi-high-court-ani-defamatory-wikipedia-page-removal-288188]. I'm telling you because afaict you put it there. I'm guessing this kind of thing doesn't happen that often. [[User:Gråbergs Gråa Sång|Gråbergs Gråa Sång]] ([[User talk:Gråbergs Gråa Sång|talk]]) 11:21, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

== [[Disappearance of Tammy Kingery]] ==

As I said, we would need ECP. The editor [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Tammy_Kingery&curid=55192530&diff=1283591437&oldid=1283519756 went right on doing this]. [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 14:05, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

:Thanks for the fullprot ... I doubt this will bring them to talk, though.
:(I may well take this to AN/I; it appears that this isn't the only time they've done this, and the account looks a little, uh, ''interesting''. Created in January 2024 but they didn't start editing until December). [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 17:31, 2 April 2025 (UTC)
::{{ping|Daniel Case}} Sorry about not using ECP. If there was more than one person reverting these edits, it would be easier to consider some other options besides full protection. Anyhow, there's an opportunity for discussion now. It might be worth reaching out on the talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:12, 2 April 2025 (UTC)
:::Well, you and I have warned them with no apparent effect. I will do that but I'm not optimistic. [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 20:35, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

== The Floor ==

I want to edit some contestants last name [[Special:Contributions/2600:4040:A060:C300:153D:A569:843F:1D98|2600:4040:A060:C300:153D:A569:843F:1D98]] ([[User talk:2600:4040:A060:C300:153D:A569:843F:1D98|talk]]) 14:19, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

:If there is a specific change you would like to request, you can make an [[Wikipedia:Edit requests|edit request]] on the article talk page. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 16:08, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

==  86.169.76.98 ==

I see you've encountered this very weird, disruptive IP. I've put some very long blocks on some of their other addresses but not managed to pin down a range. It's not so much the edits themselves which are quite often harmless, sometimes wrong, but always unsourced; but the edit summaries that are disruptive. What you've seen is pretty normal for them. While they keep it short, I've let it go but when we start getting the "... based on (long list)" then that's when my patience goes out the window.

They seem to be branching out, until now it's been a fixation with cBBC programmes and characters, sport is new for them, so unless you want a very long watch list, it'll be deal with them when encountered. [[User:Nthep|Nthep]] ([[User talk:Nthep|talk]]) 08:33, 4 April 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Nthep}} Do you have a list of IPs they've used? [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 17:55, 4 April 2025 (UTC)
::Bounces around a lot but the history of [[Swashbuckle (TV series)]] is a good place to start. [[User:Nthep|Nthep]] ([[User talk:Nthep|talk]]) 18:56, 4 April 2025 (UTC)
::A look through my block log and the following come up as relative; 
* [[User:2A00:23C8:A6A7:C01:C865:E928:84F2:147F]]
* [[User:2A00:23C8:A6E6:DE01:0:0:0:0/64]] 
* [[User:2A00:23C6:88CC:F201:0:0:0:0/64]]
* [[User:148.252.140.0/23]].
[[User:Nthep|Nthep]] ([[User talk:Nthep|talk]]) 20:23, 4 April 2025 (UTC)

== IP range that you previously partially blocked from page protections should probably now be blocked completely ==

I see that you partially blocked [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/2600:100C:B000:0:0:0:0:0/40 this IP range] from making page protection requests in November 2024. This IP range has now delved into an increasing amount of vandalism (ex: [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wade_Taylor_IV&oldid=1283871306 here], [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cooper_Flagg&diff=prev&oldid=1282332668 here]) over the past month or so. Best,  [[User:GPL93|GPL93]] ([[User_talk:GPL93|talk]]) 16:29, 9 April 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|GPL93}} Unfortunately, a /40 block is so broad that it's often only practical for specific pages unless the overall proportion of disruptive editing is much worse than this. Looking at the last 100 edits from the range, I don't think it's at the point where we should block it outright. If it gets ''significantly'' worse, you could try reporting it to [[WP:ANI]]. Page protection may also be an option if there are specific pages being targeted repeatedly. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:34, 9 April 2025 (UTC)

== Sound the Alarm56 ==

I noticed you blocked the above mentioned user for sockpuppetry. Who is the sockmaster? just curious because I did file an SPI. [[User:Insanityclown1|Insanityclown1]] ([[User talk:Insanityclown1|talk]]) 20:50, 13 April 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Insanityclown1}} I responded on the report. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:07, 13 April 2025 (UTC)

== YGM ==

{{ygm}} – <b>[[User:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#6C7A62">Pharyngeal</span><span style="color:#2D6EE6">Implosive7</span>]] [[User talk:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#B12049">(talk)</span>]]</b> 17:41, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

== Email from LaffyTaffer ==

{{You've got mail}} [[User:LaffyTaffer|<span style="color:#a30d8f"">Taffer</span>]][[Special:Contributions/LaffyTaffer|😊]][[User talk:LaffyTaffer|💬]]<sub>([[she/her|she]]/[[they/them|they]])</sub> 19:45, 23 April 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|LaffyTaffer}} I responded via email. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:09, 23 April 2025 (UTC)
::I believe you've addressed my concern. Thank you. [[User:LaffyTaffer|<span style="color:#a30d8f"">Taffer</span>]][[Special:Contributions/LaffyTaffer|😊]][[User talk:LaffyTaffer|💬]]<sub>([[she/her|she]]/[[they/them|they]])</sub> 20:12, 23 April 2025 (UTC)
:::No problem. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 20:13, 23 April 2025 (UTC)
==Sudmiran Cup==

Hi. help about vandalist IP user - Singapore ip

I looked at the last 50 edits of the article. I think two IPs and another malicious user account belong to him.

A vandalist Singapore Ip in this article.

I was add number of editions and number of teams in per editions. and better size of table.

This user is engaging in vandalism through rude behavior and a series of rude edits. Please protect this article from this rude user.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/116.87.56.106

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/118.189.68.127

thanks

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup#Results

Number of editions and Number of teams

:{{ping|Jooe2023}} First, you need to have a discussion with the other editor. I'd suggest starting a discussion on the article talk page explaining your edits. You can also leave a message on their user talk page(s) pointing them at the article talk page discussion. Insulting them in your edit summaries (like {{tpq|you are very weak in data and ethic}}) is [[WP:BITE|bitey]] and not in keeping with [[WP:CIVIL|civility standards]] here. It would also be helpful if you started using [[WP:ES|edit summaries]] more consistently to explain your edits. Finally, you're both [[WP:EW|edit warring]] which is not productive and may result in a block. As a result of the edit warring, the article has been fully protected for a week. Please use this time to resolve your disagreement. If you're unable to resolve it, please seek out [[WP:DR|dispute resolution]] help. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 06:11, 2 May 2025 (UTC)

== Stale time ==

Regarding [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism/TB2&oldid=prev&diff=1289513630 this], one edit and a few filter hits over three minutes with nothing before is pretty stale by my reckoning. The vandalism didn't look particularly egregious, no BLP, no racism or other isms. It's a judgement call, and if the vandalism had been different I likely would have blocked. [[User:ScottishFinnishRadish|ScottishFinnishRadish]] ([[User talk:ScottishFinnishRadish|talk]]) 09:13, 9 May 2025 (UTC)

==Troll==
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/118.189.68.127
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Sudirman_Cup#Numbers
* https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jianzi&diff=prev&oldid=1289053823
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:118.189.68.127#Trolling
Hello. This user's behavior is just destructive. After a week, he didn't have a single line of interaction and immediately started to sabotage after a week. Please lock both articles and block the IP.

By the way, this is very clear and simple. We are not going to ask permission from an IP troll to add a simple number or make a minor correction. Closing the article for a week and asking for interaction was also wrong. He simply intends to continue his wrongdoings and feels ownership over the articles.

By the way, I think one or two accounts from this article are associated with this IP.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Sudirman_Cup#Protected_edit_request_on_4_May_2025
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Zul_Alfarisi
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Fahrurozi.86
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Aleenf1
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:{{ping|Jooe2023}} At this point, I'd prefer that another administrator take a look. Given the continued edit warring, it may be best to report the matter at [[WP:ANEW]] or [[WP:ANI]] (please just use one noticeboard at most and follow the guidelines at the top). Also, please remember to [[WP:SIGNATURE|sign your comments]] in the future, and there's no need to use full URLs when linking to Wikipedia pages (see [[Help:Link]] for more information). [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 22:18, 9 May 2025 (UTC)
::Asking himself to report himself for his y, what himself is assuming ownership of the article. That's why he left the comments on the talk page. He just wanted his contributions to stick. --[[Special:Contributions/116.87.80.136|116.87.80.136]] ([[User talk:116.87.80.136|talk]]) 02:18, 10 May 2025 (UTC)
:::You're free to bring up any concerns at the proper noticeboard, but it would be better to do it while logged into your account. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 03:20, 10 May 2025 (UTC)

IP Troll your are stupid Silly .

Dear Daniel Quinlan dear

This idiot IPB should be polite. He seems too stupid and ignorant. <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Jooe2023|Jooe2023]] ([[User talk:Jooe2023#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Jooe2023|contribs]]) </small>

===Ip Vandlist go on===

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/116.87.80.136

I wrote the documentation on the talk page. This idiot vandal is waging an edit war. Stop him. My time is not worth wasting on any ignorant idiot.

He has reverted his own stupid and incorrect edits more than three times.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/116.87.80.136

thanks <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Jooe2023|Jooe2023]] ([[User talk:Jooe2023#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Jooe2023|contribs]]) </small>

== LTA ==

You might want to look at [[Special:Contributions/2409:4042:E47:83F2:0:0:C94B:6714|this IP's contributions]] (and the filter log of that IP as well); it seems like that particular LTA is back. – <b>[[User:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#6C7A62">Pharyngeal</span><span style="color:#2D6EE6">Implosive7</span>]] [[User talk:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#B12049">(talk)</span>]]</b> 13:43, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

== LTA again ==

LTA is also editing through another IP; see this IP's [[Special:AbuseLog/40857187|filter hits]] and [[Special:Contributions/2409:4042:2715:F70F:0:0:19DC:38AC|contributions]]. – <b>[[User:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#6C7A62">Pharyngeal</span><span style="color:#2D6EE6">Implosive7</span>]] [[User talk:PharyngealImplosive7|<span style="color:#B12049">(talk)</span>]]</b> 13:41, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

== AIV ==

Hi Daniel, I blocked {{noping|Falguni98}} after you declined the AIV report so I thought I'd let you know why as a courtesy. First, I'm deeply suspicious of any account whose first and only edit is to spam a commercial link; there's almost always more to it if you look deep enough. This link in particular had a "source=wikipedia" referrer in the URL, which clearly shows the link was made for SEO purposes rather than an attempt to add a useful reference. I'd have happily blocked for that alone, but I ran the domain through [https://spamcheck.toolforge.org/ Spamcheck] (which is an incredibly useful tool) which showed another account spamming the same link here and on the Italian Wikipedia. I blocked both accounts and asked for a global lock at Meta. I did also run a checkuser, which confirmed the two accounts to each other; not a surprise but I hoped it might show up any other spam accounts. I know AIV is not well set-up for that kind of investigation but if you're not sure, please do pass reporters on to somewhere like [[WT:WPSPAM]] or even to my talk page. All the best, [[User:HJ Mitchell|<b style="color: teal; font-family: Tahoma">HJ&nbsp;Mitchell</b>]] &#124; [[User talk:HJ Mitchell|<span style="color: navy; font-family: Times New Roman" title="(Talk page)">Penny for your thoughts?</span>]] 11:29, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|HJ Mitchell}} Thanks for the follow-up. I use spamcheck often and agree it's awesome. Most of my additions to [[Special:BlockedExternalDomains]] are based on using spamcheck. I was trying to clear a few last requests before heading to bed and definitely didn't take the time I should have on this one, even considering the context (stale single edit with no warnings). If I had dug deeper, I would have landed on blocking too. Regards. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 14:52, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

== Regarding "Snow Patrol" article ==

Hi @[[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]], I'm wondered why the [[Snow Patrol]] article was in extended-confirmed protection? Also, I notice when I saw in the protection log, it was expired set on September 15, 2026, but when I saw, it says "This article is extended-confirmed protected" but there's no "until September 15, 2026". Can you explain it to me? Thanks. [[User:Rizky Juliandief|Rizky Juliandief]] ([[User talk:Rizky Juliandief|talk]]) 03:30, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|Rizky Juliandief}} The article has unfortunately had a lot of disruptive edits from sockpuppet accounts. It was previously protected multiple times for similar reasons. If you want to request a change, post an [[WP:ER|edit request]] on the article talk page. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 05:10, 5 June 2025 (UTC)

== [[User:Protection Helper Bot|Protection Helper Bot]] ==

Hi Daniel Quinlan, I see that you're the operator behind the [[User:Protection Helper Bot|Protection Helper Bot]], the solution (I guess) to the long-term issue where it's not possible to layer a shorter-term higher-level protection over a longer-term lower-level protection (except for pending changes protection) and in most cases, would need to have the previous protection restored. For example, the [[MrBeast]] article was semi-protected indefinitely [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Archive/2021/01#MrBeast|on January 2021]], but was then extended confirmed protected for three months [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Archive/2024/08#MrBeast|on August last year]]. When the extended confirmed protection expired, the bot [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MrBeast&diff=prev&oldid=1256348419 restored the previous semi-protection]. That's probably fine here; just imagine all the crazy [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|BLP]] violations this could receive if completely unprotected. I was just wondering: does the bot try to restore ''all'' lower-level protections right after the higher-level protection expires, or does it restore protections depending on the context subject? The [[Minneapolis]] article was semi-protected indefinitely [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Archive/2024/03#Minneapolis|on March last year]], but was then extended confirmed protected for one year [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis&diff=prev&oldid=1223999196 on May that year]. When the protection expired, however, the previous semi-protection was somehow not restored. Looking at the article's [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis&action=history recent history], there doesn't seem to be really much disruptive activity right now to warrant another protection. A request to restore the previous protection was also declined [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection/Archive/2025/05#Minneapolis|a month ago]]. [[User:BriDash9000|BriDash9000]] ([[User talk:BriDash9000|talk]]) 15:45, 14 June 2025 (UTC)

:{{ping|BriDash9000}} The bot doesn't change its actions based on the type of article. The bot generally compares the expiring protection to the previous protection action, but there are some cases where it looks further back in the protection history. Reviewing [[Minneapolis]] and several similar cases, it looks like reprotection would have made sense ''based on the protection history'' so I've updated the code to allow the bot to look further back when there are several successive temporary protections at the same level. Backtesting this over the last five years of protection logs, this would have only caused an additional seven reprotection actions so it's a pretty minor change. Regarding [[Minneapolis]], it doesn't seem like reprotection is needed at this time, but I would be mildly surprised if the semi-protection wasn't ''eventually'' restored given the article history. Thanks for letting me know about [[Minneapolis]]. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan#top|talk]]) 21:43, 17 June 2025 (UTC)