Our friend from Athens continues
Maybe it's time for a bunch of page locks. I don't know whether range blocks are possible. Thanks, 2601:188:180:B8E0:0:0:0:ACDF (talk) 00:44, 11 April 2022 (UTC)
"Autoblock issue"?
Hi Zzuuzz! As always, it's great to frequently run into you out on the battlefield, and I hope you're doing well! :-)
I had a question about the block that you performed here. You put a summary of "autoblock issue" in this block, and looking at the block itself, it looks like there was an issue or bug with the autoblock feature that we implement, and that you implemented a short block in order to remove, reset, or fix it. Do you remember this event at all? Assuming that I'm correct (probably not...) and that you applied this block as a workaround or fix, I'm interested to know... what happened? What broke? And why does applying this block fix it? I'm just curious and wanted to get some context. ;-)
Oh, and I just wanted to casually point you here really quickly. I'm not sure if you're aware of this or not (most admins aren't), but when you need to rev del a user creation log from public view (usually to redact an abusing username from it), you need to make sure that both the action/target and the performer's username/IP are selected to be redacted for the log to be properly hidden from public view. If you only redact the action/target or the performer's username/IP (and not both), things will appear to be hidden just fine; the UI will output the log as if the abusive username is hidden. However, the log will still be visible in its entirety for anyone who queries the API. Redacting both pieces of the user creation log will hide it from being viewable from the API. This only applies to new account creation logs; the other logs do not have this issue. ;-)
Anyways, get back to me when you're not busy. My question about the block log is not a high priority inquiry at all. :-) Cheers, my friend! ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 14:12, 12 April 2022 (UTC)
- Thanks Oshwah. It is the type of thing I'd do to clear an autoblock. Maybe you've seen the full CU log around the same time, which provides a clue. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I wouldn't have done it if I didn't have a good reason and it wasn't effective. As to the exact details, and the consequences, they're probably lost in history. But I'm sure it worked out for the good. -- zzuuzz (talk) 14:44, 12 April 2022 (UTC)
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IP Block Exemptions
Hi Zzuuzz, I hope all is well? Can you please help provide block exemptions for these; Ebensarfo and Shen Elvic?
Thanks so much for you usual support. Kinvidia (talk) 00:53, 18 April 2022 (UTC)
Hello Zzuuzz, I hope you are doing great? Can you please help unblock Nicole Gyebi?
Thanks for your usual support.Kinvidia (talk) 11:54, 19 April 2022 (UTC)
Thanks so much zzuuzz, I hope you are doing great? Could you please help exempt the usernames below from IP Blocks?
USERNAMES |
Emirdanbaba |
Kjkwik |
Buduson1 |
Aliukoko |
Rosy86 |
E4Esau |
Elkay20 |
Thanks so much for your usual support. Kinvidia (talk) 13:18, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
Blocked IP
Hi, I commented in an archived discussion about an IP block, could you please have a look? Thanks. Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 08:42, 25 April 2022 (UTC)
- Hello Adam. It's generally bad form to continue a discussion in an archive - just add anything here. There are two ways to deal with this type of problem: loosen the block you mentioned, or work around it. I think the latter is currently the best option, at least until there has been a wider discussion about all Forcepoint blocks: it prevents abuse from the range (of which there has been some), and it works even when IP addresses vary (which they frequently do). Here's how we work around it:
- For users who don't have any Wikipedia account (on any language wiki), they need to create one. This is commonly known as a SUL or global account. If they can't create one on this wiki, then it's usually most possible on metawiki: meta:Special:CreateAccount. This can also usually be done on a mobile, at home, or from a coffee shop.
- If for some reason they can't create a global account, and you have their email address, then you can create an account for them. This is easier and best done on this wiki (although it's not necessary and sometimes not possible): Special:CreateAccount. Also take a look at meta:Mass account creation.
- For users who have a global account, but can't create a local account on this wiki: I can create one for them.
- For users who have a local account but still can't edit, I can grant them block exemption.
- For users who don't have any Wikipedia account (on any language wiki), they need to create one. This is commonly known as a SUL or global account. If they can't create one on this wiki, then it's usually most possible on metawiki: meta:Special:CreateAccount. This can also usually be done on a mobile, at home, or from a coffee shop.
- This should address any problems you might come up against. You can look up the status of a username at Special:CentralAuth. Work through these points, and at the relevant point, let me know the affected usernames. -- zzuuzz (talk) 10:28, 25 April 2022 (UTC)
- Hi, would you grant block exemptions for the following users? They are going to attend an edit-a-thon tomorrow and they will be using the mentioned work VPN. Thank you!
- LMB124 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- 2CV6Green (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Comms4u (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Katie_Howe (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- DG1600 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Tamsyn Blake (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Gei1a08 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Lauren.hoskin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- sophiejarvis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Alice.Dowden (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 11:03, 28 April 2022 (UTC)
- @Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR): They're all set to go, except, the penultimate account doesn't exist: Special:CentralAuth/Sophiejarvis. Either a typo, or someone hasn't created it yet. I need an existing account (on any wiki) to do anything with it. -- zzuuzz (talk) 11:57, 28 April 2022 (UTC)
- @Zzuuzz): Thanks very much. Here is the correct user name plus an extra person who registered for tomorrow:
- SophieJarvis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Sarah CED (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- @Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR): They're all set to go, except, the penultimate account doesn't exist: Special:CentralAuth/Sophiejarvis. Either a typo, or someone hasn't created it yet. I need an existing account (on any wiki) to do anything with it. -- zzuuzz (talk) 11:57, 28 April 2022 (UTC)
IP Block exemption
Hi Zzuuzz, I trust you are well? Can you please help provide block exemptions for this trusted user in our community User:Gameli H? Thank you Robertjamal12 ~🔔 19:22, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
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You are BlockedYou are BlockedYou are Blocked
I bet they didn't think that they'd get blocked quite that quickly. 😆 Mako001 (C) (T) 🇺🇦 11:25, 5 May 2022 (UTC)
- Nobody expects the spanish inquisition. -- zzuuzz (talk) 11:52, 5 May 2022 (UTC)
Block evasion?
Last month you placed a checkuser block on 95.0.32.95 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). Today I noticed some very similar editing from MyNameIsRobert123 and 212.108.149.147 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). I would file a SPI, but I have no idea who the original account is. MrOllie (talk) 13:53, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
- [1] thanks, likely to have edited logged out, and likely to return. -- zzuuzz (talk) 17:32, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
IP Block exemption
Hi Zzuuzz, I trust you are well? Can you please help provide block exemptions for these trusted users in our community Juliet Etefe and Skeptic-enquirer. Thank you Robertjamal12 ~🔔 18:30, 9 May 2022 (UTC)
Brooklyn Library IP is still blocked
I don’t believe it’s a webhost? The IP 208.87.232.0/21. I would appreciate a block exemption, thanks. Trillfendi (talk) 17:13, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Trillfendi: You now have six months IPBE, if it needs renewing ask again. Have a read of the policy. Thanks. -- zzuuzz (talk) 18:07, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
Tamzin talk page
Hello! I noticed you blocked this editor, but this diff I think needs to be deleted from page history. Is this something you can help with? Thanks! SPF121188 (talk this way) (contribs) 17:54, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
- Scratch that, looks like it already is. Sorry to clutter your talk page. Thanks!! SPF121188 (talk this way) (contribs) 17:56, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Spf121188: is there nothing else wikipedia does about this? like... CheckUser their IP address and turn the comment over to local authorities? That wasn't hate mail, it was a death threat. theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 17:58, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
This is good to know; I haven't seen a comment quite like that before, so that's good information. Thanks! SPF121188 (talk this way) (contribs) 18:11, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Spf121188: This is the first time I've seen something like this, too; I sent the email to emergency@wikimedia.org, since it's a threat of imminent harm. theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 18:17, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
- theleekycauldron, good call, this particular situation definitely warranted it. BTW, I have to tell you I'm also a huge fan of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Had to say it! SPF121188 (talk this way) (contribs) 18:44, 12 May 2022 (UTC)
IP Block Excepmtion
Hello Zzuuzz, I hope you are doing great? Can you please help unblock Nimot123 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sunkanmi12 (talk • contribs)
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147.148.31.222
They are quite a long-term troll, see Wikipedia:Long-term abuse/Samlaptop85213 --Ferien (talk) 13:01, 22 May 2022 (UTC)
please redo a minor change
Under “Wallkill Valley Railroad” article, please scroll down to last photo and change last word of (bridge) text to “Railroad”. Thank you. 174.212.99.253 (talk) 23:34, 25 May 2022 (UTC)
Disruptive IP (CU) have returned after block expired Sockpuppet Master Gala1900
Hello Zzuuzz, seems a IP with several past blocks for Sockpupetry have returned to his disruptive behaviour. here. The IP user keeps reverting and disrupting, and is a IP of Sock Gala1900. First detected and blocked on 27 Sep 2020, and again on 31 April 2021 Mr.User200 (talk) 00:42, 26 May 2022 (UTC)
Question
Not sure how this would work, given the 'evidence' is on another Wiki project by an IP user, but I received this message, obviously related to Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Simulation12 (FTR- the IP's range is already blocked here by yourself at 2600:1700:8FC0:8C30:0:0:0:0/64). The account name had created an ANI thread- WP:ANI#Concerns about edits at NickRewind. What should be done regarding this?... (Another FTR- the other user reported in the ANI has been engaged in many edit wars and has been endlessly combative with other users, as discussed through the thread. Hope that if this is indeed a sock that created the thread, that it doesn't end the discussion on another technicality, as many users continue having issues with the reported user). Thanks in advance. Magitroopa (talk) 19:53, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
- Simulation12 is known for claiming accounts that are not theirs, and I refer you to this. That's not to say that it isn't their account, just that I'm not seeing it. I'll continue taking a look at the relevant topic areas and see if I can find how their interest got piqued. -- zzuuzz (talk) 20:37, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
- This may or not be related to this, but my User page is now being blank attacked by User:Fstldy. --IJBall (contribs • talk) 20:50, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
- Something instead to do with Famke Janssen, methinks. -- zzuuzz (talk) 21:06, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
- If so, you may also want to take a look at User:AbdulOlu – interaction report. --IJBall (contribs • talk) 21:09, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
- Something instead to do with Famke Janssen, methinks. -- zzuuzz (talk) 21:06, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
IP unblock for edit-a-thon
Hi zzuuzz, I will lead an editing training for health researchers on 9 June and I would like to ask for IP unblocks to make sure we don't run into any problems. Apologies for being last minute. Here is the list of users:
- Hung-yuan.cheng (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- RevPharm (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Patrick Easterbunny (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Amy Ronaldson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Ana-Cat PG (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Acamedic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Lkaluvu (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- 26MH (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Emmaladds (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- SJphysio (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- SueBellass (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- MarthaSquared (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- TRC100! (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
Best, Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 16:26, 8 June 2022 (UTC)
- Hello Adam. This shall be done, with the current exception of Lkaluvu who doesn't exist. -- zzuuzz (talk) 18:49, 8 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! The right user name is: LKaluvu (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). --Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 18:57, 8 June 2022 (UTC)
- Hi zzuuzz, I have two late joiners, obviously it is not a problem if you can't do this but I'm writing just in case you see it:
- Patient and Public Involvement Lead (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Nina Jenkins (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
- Thank you very much! The right user name is: LKaluvu (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). --Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 18:57, 8 June 2022 (UTC)
--Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 09:01, 9 June 2022 (UTC)
Untitled
Hello zzuuzz, I'm a new user here and I have some very sensitive information that I wish to discuss with you concerning a Sockpuppet investigation you contributed to. I'm a little lost here, I don't know how to contact you privately. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! ----SirOliverQueen SirOliverQueen (talk) 15:43, 11 June 2022 (UTC)
- Hello SirOliverQueen. Use this: Special:EmailUser/Zzuuzz. -- zzuuzz (talk) 16:04, 11 June 2022 (UTC)
Thank you! Email sent! --SirOliverQueen SirOliverQueen (talk) 16:21, 12 June 2022 (UTC)
- Hello SirOliverQueen. I'm going to reply (in very general terms) here, with as much detail as you'd have got by email. Policy prevents me discussing that, as does my cynical nature. If you're going to use a throwaway account and a throwaway email address in order to remain enigmatic about an obscure process, then I'm sure you'll understand if I'm not going to disclose much either. -- zzuuzz (talk) 14:03, 13 June 2022 (UTC)
Hello zzuuzz, I understand. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. Nonetheless, I do hope that my enigmatic information could be useful to you in some way. All the best, --SirOliverQueen SirOliverQueen (talk) 15:13, 13 June 2022 (UTC)
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IP unblock
Hi,
Could you please provide an IP unblock for the following account? Thank you.
- Psycke (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 09:03, 17 June 2022 (UTC)
- Done. -- zzuuzz (talk) 17:35, 17 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thank you! Would you please do this one too? Thanks.
- Narcicek (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 07:42, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thank you! Would you please do this one too? Thanks.
- Done. -- zzuuzz (talk) 17:35, 17 June 2022 (UTC)
- Psycke (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Adam Harangozó (NIHR WiR) (talk) 09:03, 17 June 2022 (UTC)
IP Block
Hi Zzuuzz, I hope you are doing great? Could you please help unblock Afimaame? Thanks Kinvidia (talk) 20:42, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
Hello, Zzuuzz. Please check your email; you've got mail!
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