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Multiple accounts
There's possible sockpuppets (or undisclosed multiples accounts) editing articles related to Bigg Boss Malayalam. Please see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shiyas Kareem. Some of the accounts (Hbinu) are now blocked. Rest of the accounts (Emissary_j, Greatest_of_all_times, Putput23) are also suspicious because they are single-purpose accounts editing particular pages only and are mutually co-operating with each other for the same. 86.34.190.86 (talk) 11:55, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- Probably best to file an WP:SPI on this. TonyBallioni (talk) 16:44, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
The mind boggles
The conversation you're having with Ciphers is borderline surreal. Things must work very differently at ar.wiki. --Jezebel's Ponyobons mots 20:49, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- Heh, I just emailed you about this. I feel like I'm in an alternate universe. It's odd, because Alaa is probably the non-en.wiki CU that I've worked most closely with even before getting the bit and he's about as tolerant of socking as Bbb is... TonyBallioni (talk) 20:58, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- And what d'ya mean by that? Socks have civil rights too! Not all socks are assholes (there must be at least one) and not all assholes are socks. It's certainly not my fault that the SPI script keeps blocking socks in my name. If Tim hadn't created it, I would have to do it all manually, and blocking 50 socks manually, even with good eye-hand coordination, can take time.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:57, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- Well, don't you know that admins like you and me who keep denying people their human right to edit the encyclopedia that anyone can edit just because we can query IP addresses are corrupt?!?!? Or so I've been told by an LTA in multiple SPIs of late. TonyBallioni (talk) 22:10, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- This is heavy-handed denial of the rights of paid editors to spam Wikipedia with advertisements and garbage! How dare you. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 22:40, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- Nah, this time Ponyo and I are denying a until 2 days ago CheckUser on another project his inalienable right to sock and troll us. TonyBallioni (talk) 01:27, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- This is heavy-handed denial of the rights of paid editors to spam Wikipedia with advertisements and garbage! How dare you. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 22:40, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
- And what d'ya mean by that? Socks have civil rights too! Not all socks are assholes (there must be at least one) and not all assholes are socks. It's certainly not my fault that the SPI script keeps blocking socks in my name. If Tim hadn't created it, I would have to do it all manually, and blocking 50 socks manually, even with good eye-hand coordination, can take time.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:57, 7 November 2018 (UTC)
ARBCOM?
You've been an excellent admin for over a year now, as if you were born for the role. Would you be interested in running for ArbCom this year? We're short on good candidates, and we're short on candidates, period. Please think about it, and the deadline for (self-)nominations is a few days away. Cheers, Softlavender (talk) 13:39, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- +1 Hhkohh (talk) 13:53, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- +1 Smallbones(smalltalk) 15:32, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks for the vote of confidence. I’m going to be busy IRL for about the next 10 months and I don’t particularly relish a spot on ArbCom. A few people have asked me to consider at this point, though. I’m open to the possibility if more candidates don’t jump in, but it’s not exactly a dream of mine if that makes any sense. I suppose the answer to your question is “we’ll see”. Thanks again for the note. TonyBallioni (talk) 14:57, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Nonsense. It's everyone's nightmare.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:44, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Heh, true. It ranks above goblins and ghouls on that list. Speaking of dreams, have I mentioned that it'd be one if DoRD came back to run? Or at least to tell me I'm crazy for even suggesting he put himself through it. TonyBallioni (talk) 15:55, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Yeah, I miss DoRD, too.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:04, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- If DoRD came back I'd be popping corks and making it rain. There would be SPI pixie-dust glitter strewn from one end of Wikipedia to the other.--Jezebel's Ponyobons mots 23:07, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Why did DoRD go away? Or was he (whispers) "sent away"? Softlavender (talk) 01:38, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Not quite sure. Didn't get the chance to ask him, which is sad. He was one of my closer friends on Wikimedia projects. We'd always make fun of my classmates and There'sNoTime's tastes in alcohol together. Hopefully he'll be back, though I certainly don't begrudge him for leaving: this place can wear on you. Anyway, I'm drinking my Malbec to DoRD currently. TonyBallioni (talk) 01:46, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Why did DoRD go away? Or was he (whispers) "sent away"? Softlavender (talk) 01:38, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- If DoRD came back I'd be popping corks and making it rain. There would be SPI pixie-dust glitter strewn from one end of Wikipedia to the other.--Jezebel's Ponyobons mots 23:07, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Yeah, I miss DoRD, too.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:04, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Heh, true. It ranks above goblins and ghouls on that list. Speaking of dreams, have I mentioned that it'd be one if DoRD came back to run? Or at least to tell me I'm crazy for even suggesting he put himself through it. TonyBallioni (talk) 15:55, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Nonsense. It's everyone's nightmare.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:44, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks for the vote of confidence. I’m going to be busy IRL for about the next 10 months and I don’t particularly relish a spot on ArbCom. A few people have asked me to consider at this point, though. I’m open to the possibility if more candidates don’t jump in, but it’s not exactly a dream of mine if that makes any sense. I suppose the answer to your question is “we’ll see”. Thanks again for the note. TonyBallioni (talk) 14:57, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
- I came by here to suggest this, it would be nice to see some new blood on the committee and you're an obvious choice. Though I can't blame you for not wanting to. Anyway, hope all is well. Swarm talk 01:02, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Hi all, thanks for the kind words again. I had debated a last minute entry this morning, but decided against it a few minutes ago when Joe Roe entered. We have enough good candidates now, and options for new blood on the committee as well.
My personal life is going to be a bit crazy the next 12 months, and while I appreciate people who have reached out here, at this time I don't feel I'll be able to make the commitment and more importantly I don't think that I'd have the emotional energy required to serve on ArbCom in 2019. It's something I may do in the future if there is a need, but this year I think it's best for me to serve Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement best in the capacities I already have.
On a personal note, while I don't plan on doing a voter guide, I don't like the practice, I'd encourage anyone who values my thoughts to give a look at Joe. He's a less visible admin on dramaboards, but he reminds me a lot of Premeditated Chaos, who I also harassed into running last year: sane admin who gets why we're here and will seek to serve the community as a whole while on the committee. TonyBallioni (talk) 19:55, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Berachampa Deulia Uchcha Vidyalaya libel concern
Hi Tony. I hope you're well. I would like your advice on whether the content of this revision to Berachampa Deulia Uchcha Vidyalaya should be hidden? I looked into hiding it myself, but noticed that the potentially libellous option on the menu of reasons is marked as being for use by oversighters only. What are your thoughts? Cordless Larry (talk) 09:04, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Hi, Cordless Larry! I hid it under RD3 as no specific accusations were made, but I agree with you that it’s borderline on the libel front. If this had been about a BLP I would have suppressed. TonyBallioni (talk) 16:19, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Umm....rev-del my reversion, please. ∯WBGconverse 16:33, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Done thanks for pointing that out. Sorry I missed it. TonyBallioni (talk) 16:37, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks, Tony and Winged Blades of Godric. Cordless Larry (talk) 20:59, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Done thanks for pointing that out. Sorry I missed it. TonyBallioni (talk) 16:37, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
- Umm....rev-del my reversion, please. ∯WBGconverse 16:33, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
Photo request petition - please sign
Hi! Can you please sign the petition to TASS and RIAN requesting them to release certain historic photos (many of them from WWII, others of cosmonauts, women aviators, and historic events) for Wikimedia by adding your signature to the signature section? Also, please do spread the word to other Wikipedians. Thanks, --PlanespotterA320 (talk) 03:01, 10 November 2018 (UTC)
MonsterHunter32
Since you are familiar with this editor and also because the time is coming near for him to appeal his block, I wanted to inform that he abused multiple accounts recently on English Wiki and VALIDALTguy (Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/VALIDALTguy) was probably him. Although I am not sure what can be done here for bringing this to attention of admins who will review any of his block appeals in the future. Lorstaking (talk) 12:12, 10 November 2018 (UTC)
- Lorstaking, I'll look at it later. If I recall, DoRD was the CU who was most familiar with it behaviorally based of behavior in the unblock IRC channel, but he's not around so I'll see what I can do. TonyBallioni (talk) 20:01, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
MakaveliReed
The editor MakaveliReed have been blocked by Fish and karate for disruptive editing in January 2018. The reason for the block because the editor keep changing recording dates in album-related articles without explaining why [1] [2] [3]. It appears the editor is back again using another account and still doing the same thing [4] [5] [6]. TheAmazingPeanuts (talk) 23:54, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Checkuser master stale
Hi there. You recently declined a checkuser request on an SPI on account of the master being stale. Fair enough, but I wanted to know what are the criteria for a master being stale? Is it purely a time period or are there other factors? Just want to use it as a learning opportunity for myself in the future. While I'm an admin, and as a result should probably know this, the SPI process etc is not something I've been very involved in. Cheers for the assist. Canterbury Tail talk 12:39, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
- Just the time period: 90 days.--Bbb23 (talk) 12:42, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
- Ah okay, cheers Bbb23. I'll try to remember that in future. Canterbury Tail talk 12:48, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
- Canterbury Tail, yeah, just time like Bbb23 said. Also, if you’re confident enough you’re free to block behavioraly on your own without waiting for someone else to assess the SPI. TonyBallioni (talk) 14:19, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
- Ah okay, cheers Bbb23. I'll try to remember that in future. Canterbury Tail talk 12:48, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
A Query about OTRS Volunteering
Hi there,
I was wondering about applying as a volunteer to OTRS, but thought it better to ask a current volunteer before going directly to an application.
Taking a look at the "what do we look for section", I feel I do satisfy the base 4 requirements but in terms of specific traits I only tick a couple of their boxes - just have my experience working with new editors (mainly via helping out in the AfC process, as well as some relatable work with newcomers who get dragged into the various deletion processes), as well as the level of BLP and basic copyright knowledge - what I would say is the "competent editor" level rather than being a specialist.
Obviously I wouldn't be able to (currently or in the near-future) resolve either complicated requests or ones requiring advanced permissions. However I was wondering whether you think I could help out with the lower-level activity and thus both resolve some of those issues and free up other editors for more focused tasks.
Would you say go for it, or is a more specific skill set/admin rights necessary?
Cheers,
Nosebagbear (talk) 22:20, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
- I mainly got OTRS (info-en and its sub feeds as well as permissions) because people kept asking for 2nd opinions on how to handle more complicated ones, and I couldn't look. It's never been something I devoted too much time too, but I try to help out when I can. I now mainly use the system for oversight request.Re: the type of queries you'll get: if you only want to handle simple ones, you only have to handle simple ones. I try to pop in on occasion and get quick responses in to the low-hanging fruit because it helps with our image. So, that's to say, the tickets in info-en I actually respond to aren't that difficult. If you get more confidence and want to handle the harder ones, it'd certainly be something that could be of value, and OTRS is always in need of more volunteers. TonyBallioni (talk) 03:25, 15 November 2018 (UTC)
- Cheers, once I've got a few spare moments I'll give it some further thought and decide. Nosebagbear (talk) 10:22, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Nosebagbear, please do it...we really need the help. Tony, what are the chances of creating a more user friendly interface at OTRS? Is that something our own WP techs can do, or do we have to go through WMF? Atsme✍🏻📧 16:24, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- OTRS can be modified in certain ways using packages. According to wikitech:OTRS some changes have already been made this way. I believe it only requires an OTRS administrator to implement. The developer manual has some more information, but isn't terribly clear or concise (I guess that should be expected). --AntiCompositeNumber (talk) 18:45, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Thx AntiC# - my knowledge of code doesn't go much beyond AppleScript, Calendar and Alexis. 😂 I can make suggestions (and I have plenty of them!) but don't have a clue how to implement them. Notice that when I post on Tony's page, he ducks out of sight until the coast is clear. 🏃♂️ 🙀 [FBDB] Atsme✍🏻📧 21:40, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- @Atsme: - cheers, just doing it now. One quick question (for any OTRS person listening in) - when I send the emailed application with link, asking for my age, is that it wanting me to prove my age (passport copy etc) or just literally what it says? Nosebagbear (talk) 21:21, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- When in doubt, Nosebagbear, always choose literally. Atsme✍🏻📧 21:32, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Done, many thanks :) Nosebagbear (talk) 21:49, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- When in doubt, Nosebagbear, always choose literally. Atsme✍🏻📧 21:32, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Just chiming in to say AppleScript is dope and I miss using it. Rock on. ~ Amory (u • t • c) 02:04, 17 November 2018 (UTC)
- @Atsme: - cheers, just doing it now. One quick question (for any OTRS person listening in) - when I send the emailed application with link, asking for my age, is that it wanting me to prove my age (passport copy etc) or just literally what it says? Nosebagbear (talk) 21:21, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Nosebagbear, please do it...we really need the help. Tony, what are the chances of creating a more user friendly interface at OTRS? Is that something our own WP techs can do, or do we have to go through WMF? Atsme✍🏻📧 16:24, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
- Cheers, once I've got a few spare moments I'll give it some further thought and decide. Nosebagbear (talk) 10:22, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
NPR Newsletter No.15 16 November 2018
Chart of the New Pages Patrol backlog for the past 6 months. |
Hello TonyBallioni,
- Community Wishlist Survey – NPP needs you – Vote NOW
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- If this proposal does not make it into the top ten, it is likely that the tools will be given no support at all for the foreseeable future. So please put in a vote today.
- We are counting on significant support not only from our own ranks, but from everyone who is concerned with maintaining a Wikipedia that is free of vandalism, promotion, flagrant financial exploitation and other pollution.
- With all 650 reviewers voting for these urgently needed improvements, our requests would be unlikely to fail. See also The Signpost Special report: 'NPP: This could be heaven or this could be hell for new users – and for the reviewers', and if you are not sure what the wish list is all about, take a sneak peek at an article in this month's upcoming issue of The Signpost which unfortunately due to staff holidays and an impending US holiday will probably not be published until after voting has closed.
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Check of Draft
Can you compare Draft:Zheng Yecheng to Zheng Yecheng which was deleted as a sockpuppet creation? Comment on the Draft please for other reviewers use. Legacypac (talk) 19:53, 17 November 2018 (UTC)
- I'll get to this tomorrow. Offline for the day in a few. Just didn't want you to think I'm ignoring this. TonyBallioni (talk) 00:27, 18 November 2018 (UTC)
Best place?
Hi, Tony! What do you think is the best place to discuss a possible native advertising question? (relating specifically to this proposed copyvio rewrite) I'm a little reluctant to post at WP:COIN because I don't want to imply any wrongdoing by the editor (who seems to have behaved with exemplary rectitude). But I'm also reluctant to move company-written copy into our encyclopaedia without at least some prior discussion. Any ideas? – my mind is a blank. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 22:22, 17 November 2018 (UTC)
- Hi, Justlettersandnumbers. My suggestion would be to delete the copyvio version and then move the proposed rewrite to draft space (as it stands, I wouldn't add it to mainspace either: it's refbombed to death...) That way it can go through the regular AfC process. Another editor seems to have copied it from a sandbox somewhere? Maybe you can just find that sandbox and submit it to AfC so the scripts don't get confused. TonyBallioni (talk) 00:30, 18 November 2018 (UTC)