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The Bugle: Issue CXXVII, November 2016

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Two-Factor Authentication now available for admins

Hello,

Please note that TOTP based two-factor authentication is now available for all administrators. In light of the recent compromised accounts, you are encouraged to add this additional layer of security to your account. It may be enabled on your preferences page in the "User profile" tab under the "Basic information" section. For basic instructions on how to enable two-factor authentication, please see the developing help page for additional information. Important: Be sure to record the two-factor authentication key and the single use keys. If you lose your two factor authentication and do not have the keys, it's possible that your account will not be recoverable. Furthermore, you are encouraged to utilize a unique password and two-factor authentication for the email account associated with your Wikimedia account. This measure will assist in safeguarding your account from malicious password resets. Comments, questions, and concerns may be directed to the thread on the administrators' noticeboard. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:32, 12 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A new user right for New Page Patrollers

Hi Alexf.

A new user group, New Page Reviewer, has been created in a move to greatly improve the standard of new page patrolling. The user right can be granted by any admin at PERM. It is highly recommended that admins look beyond the simple numerical threshold and satisfy themselves that the candidates have the required skills of communication and an advanced knowledge of notability and deletion. Admins are automatically included in this user right.

It is anticipated that this user right will significantly reduce the work load of admins who patrol the performance of the patrollers. However,due to the complexity of the rollout, some rights may have been accorded that may later need to be withdrawn, so some help will still be needed to some extent when discovering wrongly applied deletion tags or inappropriate pages that escape the attention of less experienced reviewers, and above all, hasty and bitey tagging for maintenance. User warnings are available here but very often a friendly custom message works best.

If you have any questions about this user right, don't hesitate to join us at WT:NPR. (Sent to all admins).MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:46, 15 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Unblock request on hold

There's an unblock request at User talk:Painreliefnomed, for a spamusername block that you placed. The editor seems to be willing to edit within policy (though a more detailed unblock request making that really clear would have been helpful). Although the editor linked to a web site related to the username, the change was a perfectly constructive one, replacing a dead link with a link to a live copy of the same cited source. I am inclined to unblock. Do you have any comment to make? The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 21:24, 16 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@JamesBWatson: - OK. Go ahead. No issues in that case. -- Alexf(talk) 22:27, 16 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

Hello, Alexf. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

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ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

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A barnstar for you!

The Admin's Barnstar
Good work on page deletions. PikachuRP25 16:46, 22 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. -- Alexf(talk) 16:49, 22 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Aplusshanghai

Hi, quick question: in this edit, did you actually intend to tag User:Aplusshanghai as a sockpuppet of User:Art+Shanghai? I don't want to refactor your post, in case I misunderstand. Thanks, Wikishovel (talk) 13:28, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@Wikishovel: The first account created the article. A second account was created with a similar name (pointing to the same organization) and immediately started working on the same promotional (and copyvio) article. If you disagree, please feel free to refactor, or comment in the talk page for the user. Article was removed as copyvio (twice). -- Alexf(talk) 13:31, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I may have swapped the names inadvertently and not put the correct sock master. Thanks. -- Alexf(talk) 14:16, 30 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Deleting my article

Hello, I was just wondering why you keep deleting my article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Reactshin (talk • contribs) 20:07, 1 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Because the subject is not notable. The deletion notice in all the instances you created (please stop recreating the same article, which was deleted by several admins), clearly says :"(A7: Article about a website, blog, web forum, webcomic, podcast, browser game, or similar web content, which does not credibly indicate the importance or significance of the subject)".
There are also at least three very detailed notices in your User Talk Page explaining the issue so I have to wonder how "I was just wondering why you keep deleting my article". Maybe you should read the Wikipedia rules, starting with the Five Pillars if you want to be a contributor. -- Alexf(talk) 21:20, 1 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

User:PoohPoop

You may wish to revoke talk page access as well.--Cahk (talk) 08:08, 3 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done. User not here. -- Alexf(talk) 15:41, 3 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Deleting my article

Hello, I was just wondering why you keep deleting my entry under the page "Hyperspectral Imaging". There is a dedicated point "Software Resources" with the sub-point "Commercial Software". All software there is made by companies and all of the described software links to external pages of companies - and of course they do, because software is naturally programmed by someone and do not appear from nothing. So I'm wondering why you only delete my entry and don't delete all the other commercial software tools as well. Are you biased? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manfred Pail (talk • contribs) 15:20, 6 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not biased. An account was created in violation of the username rules, that made edits to spam their own site ([1]). The account was renamed to you at the company name, and proceeded to spam. Another account was created, under your own name this time, and did the same edit ([2]) to the same article (Hyperspectral imaging). Seems to me you are not here to help build an encyclopedia but to disregard conflicts of interest rules. Maybe instead of writing references to your own site, you should instead discuss them in the article's talk page and open it for discussion. As per pointing out other spammy edits, thanks for the info, they will be looked at. Please read about conflicts of interest as pointed above. -- Alexf(talk) 15:29, 6 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Well the topic is "Commercial Software". Surprisingly all of the software is comercial ;-) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manfred Pail (talk • contribs) 15:41, 6 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXXVIII, December 2016

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Thanks.

Thanks for blocking that vandal's IP (81.130.188.111), if it happens again, block 81.130.188.111 for a longer period (3rd time: 124, 4th time: 248, 5th time: 496,..., Nth time: (31*(2^N)). --Brynda1231 [Talk Page] [Contribs] 14:52, 8 December 2016 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Brynda1231 (talk • contribs) [reply]

Tu maza Jeev

Dear sir I have created a article Tu Maza Jeev there is a tag of deletion on it I request you to remove the same as the article is refined. Please reach our to me asap as I find the person who added the tag is not active plz do the needful --†Ïv㉫Ǹ Ｇ✿Ǹ＄Aしv㉫＄ 17:38, 10 December 2016 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tiven2240 (talk • contribs)

The article is in AfD. The tag cannot be removed until the AfD runs its course. -- Alexf(talk) 19:11, 10 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Viom technocrats

Since the block, just moments ago, the user's talk page has been replaced with another copy of the advert. I think talk page access may need to be revoked too. Cabayi (talk) 16:07, 12 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Thanks. -- Alexf(talk) 16:09, 12 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A cheeseburger for you!

Just as you Blocked that guy, I was typing in a warning. I thought I had somehow blocked him when I saw the block notice, lol. Layla, the remover (talk) 13:47, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
User:BigDaddyJ was caught by a filter, so there are a lot more cases of similar vandalism in that article than what you see, therefore the block. -- Alexf(talk) 13:52, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Pretty harsh

Hello, I just need to bring out my concerns about the loose banhammer fingers. Case I refer to is user https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Hrastprogrammer While it were a self promoting in sense that the interpreter is published through a shareware lincense, but it makes no difference concidering the nature of that wikipedia page List_of_BASIC_dialects (a list full of commercial products). I don't have specific information or if there is more related, but this infinite time ban is grose if it only from that one edit in list of BASIC dialects. I have no connection to this other than a HP calculator and visiting on calculator community forums. PS. Happy (or unhappy, which ever floats the boat) holidays. --Wartiokone (talk) 14:29, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Wartiokone In this case you are correct. It may have been harsh, a product of a string of spammers that day that needed blocking. I have reconsidered and unblocked the account. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. -- Alexf(talk) 14:35, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Moltkeplatz

You have blocked this user on the basis of his username. Moltkeplatz is a place name in the German language, and occurs in a number of contexts. the two German generals called von Moltke were, as I am certain you know, very famous in their time - and indeed, subsequently. It is not clear to me how we would interpret Wikipedia username policy in such a way as to bar the use of this name. It clearly is in no sense promotional, and the last famous von Moltke was active during the first world war, so impersonation cannot be an issue. Could I ask you to share your thoughts on this with me?--Anthony Bradbury"talk" 20:29, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Anthony.bradbury Ok. I do know von Moltke. You are correct. Reinstated. -- Alexf(talk) 20:46, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

User:Rivercityrascals

Howdy, I came to this user as a result of UTRS appeal #17120. Having looked at their contributions there is obvious COI but their edits don't seem to be particularly spammy. I am inclined to change the block to uw-causeblock. Are you OK with that? Just Chilling (talk) 20:43, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Just Chilling Ok. The reason was the user name matched the title of the article they were working on. Go ahead. -- Alexf(talk) 20:48, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Done. Just Chilling (talk) 21:12, 14 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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EBRD

Hi

Thank you for your help (and that of others) in making a start on Wikipedia.

I have created this new account and will do my very best to abide by the standards and guidelines of the Wikipedia community.

regards

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Request to consider an unblock request

There is an unblock request at User talk:Blugri, for a spamusername block you placed. I have discussed the issues with the editor, and I feel that his or her latest post indicates that he or she now understands the issues, and will not edit promotionally again. I'm afraid that the combination of my messages and the editors' replies make up something of a wall of text, but perhaps you would be willing to have at least a glance at it, and give me your opinion. Personally, I am willing to unblock. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 09:24, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@JamesBWatson: I see it was already renamed. Go ahead and unblock. The original account exactly matched the name of their post. -- Alexf(talk) 13:36, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Yes, I know the original user name matched the post, and that combined with the promotional tone of the article justified your block. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 14:49, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXXIX, January 2017

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História em quadrinhos

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I restored your deletion of História em quadrinhos. A2 is for articles. Since it is a redirect, A2 does not apply here. Cheers, -- Tavix (talk) 18:28, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Tavix: Good point. Thanks. -- Alexf(talk) 19:09, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Request

Dear Alex, I had tried adding the name of Amritha in the list of Indian architects, i might have unknowingly offended or broke some rules in trying to do so. Can i request you to please add Amritha Ballals name to the list of Indian Architects.

thankyou Suditya — Preceding unsigned comment added by Suditya (talk • contribs) 19:41, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

As stated in your user talk page, is the person notable?. Does the person have an article? You should not enter redlinks in a list, as clearly stated in the list's edit page. If you can meet the Golden Rule, please go ahead and write an article before you put a link in List of Indian architects. Furthermore, please always start a new section in talk pages, instead of mixing your message with the previous unrelated section, and always sign your posts in talk. If you have any questions please ask at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 22:16, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination for deletion of Template:Editnotices/Page/ATV

Template:Editnotices/Page/ATV has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Widefox; talk 23:44, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Unblock clash

Hi Alexf. Looks like I may have conflicted with you in unblocking User:Terere-gb77 - I'm perfectly happy for you to revert my edit to his talkpage and replace the unblock rationale with your own, if you wish. Yunshui 雲水 13:34, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Yunshui: No issues, as name was changed. Thanks for the info. -- Alexf(talk) 15:13, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Marcos Paz

Hello, Alexf. You have new messages at Yilku1's talk page.
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Tripuraneni Ramaswamy

Hi Alex,

I am not familiar with Wiki and ways to use/edit or messages. Precisely the reason why I keep away from these edits. Here is the link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Anilatluri#January_2017 to which you responded. I seem to have inadvertently put a link to my personal site. No wrong intentions. Some one has changed the name of the personality there to read some thing else. I couldn't let it pass and do nothing about it. I thought that person would see reason. Perhaps you would be able to help me there. Or I should choose some one who is familiar with the subject, and then entrust that editing job.

Thanks for your time. Anilatluri (talk) 15:28, 18 January 2017 (UTC)Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).[reply]

@Anilatluri: It is important you understand about conflicts of interest and that posting links to your own website is not the best way to go here. If you want to ask questions, please ask at the Tea House. You can do your own edits, as long as you follow the rules. Please always start a new section in messages (or even better in this case keep the thread intact and answer in your user talk page where the original issue was posted). Note also that it is Wikipedia (not Wiki which is a generic type of software of Wikipedia is just one example). -- Alexf(talk) 15:56, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

PSLawNet

Hey I wanted to give you a heads up that I tagged PSLawNet for deletion as nearly every version of the article from the creation to now had a pretty significant copyvio. I also left this info on the talk page but combined with the questionable notability, I figured it was better to tag it. Please let me know if I went about it wrong! Cheers :) Chrissymad ❯❯❯ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 16:11, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/223.104.64.67

This IP you recently blocked is blatantly trying to sockpuppet. See the linked page above for more. Snuggums (talk / edits) 16:53, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Another admin blocked the account. Snuggums (talk / edits) 16:59, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the info. -- Alexf(talk) 16:59, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Adminship Anniversary!

Wishing Alexf a very happy adminship anniversary on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! Lepricavark (talk) 14:50, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! but I think you got the dates wrong. My recollection is it was started on 2008-02-14. -- Alexf(talk) 14:53, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Your RfA was closed on January 24, 2008. Maybe I'm missing something. Wouldn't be the first time. Lepricavark (talk) 15:04, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Then my recollection was wrong. :) -- Alexf(talk) 15:12, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
In that case, I guess you'll just have to have a great day! Lepricavark (talk) 15:23, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked editor

Hi Alex, you blocked User:JoshAtSlovakZionSynod for violation of the username policy, however he had already changed his username to personalise it the day before. I'm assuming this was in error and you might want to revisit? (I don't know the editor but am the one who warned him about the name.) Cheers, Melcous (talk) 22:27, 31 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. -- Alexf(talk) 10:57, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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The Bugle: Issue CXXX, February 2017

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On creation protection of Victor Mochere

I wanted to request creation of a page on Victor Mochere, a renown Kenyan Author, blogger, scholar, influencer and entrepreneur but apparently you have protected it from creation. I would like to request you to allow the page be created. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DennisMbaro (talk • contribs) 08:29, 11 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

On creation protection of Victor Mochere

I wanted to request creation of a page on Victor Mochere, a renown Kenyan Author, blogger, scholar, influencer and entrepreneur but apparently you have protected it from creation. I would like to request you to allow the page be created. Thank you.

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