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Administrators' newsletter – February 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2021).

Arbitration

  • The standard discretionary sanctions authorized for American Politics were amended by motion to cover post-1992 politics of United States and closely related people, replacing the 1932 cutoff.

Miscellaneous

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:10, 1 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Email

Hi! I was wondering if we could talk on email. I am trying to get my article submission greenlit and there seems to be some confusion about a COI between me and my subject. I would like to clear that up. Thanks!! Dr Fluffy Quackers (talk) 23:05, 27 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I've sent you an email. PhilKnight (talk) 23:49, 27 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Not sure where you emailed. I can't seem to find anything. What I am looking for is help publishing my article. It seems that there is some confusion as to my subject and my involvement. Do you have any helpful tips or would you be able to help me with my article?

Thanks Dr Fluffy Quackers (talk) 16:10, 28 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I just addressed your comment on my talk page! Thank you and look forward to your response. Dr Fluffy Quackers (talk) 18:56, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Just responded to your latest comment on my talk page. Thanks!! Dr Fluffy Quackers (talk) 16:05, 30 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Im user 27.125.250.32.

I never edited a Wikipedia page. Also, I got this message today while reading stuff about this. It seems the message was sent on 21 Jan. I got this message today. Mind clarifying what I edited? This might be someone using my IP through whatever means.

Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 27.125.250.32 (talk) 05:00, 2 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It was this edit. PhilKnight (talk) 10:53, 2 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Also, you might wish to create an account. Firestar464 (talk) 06:41, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you for unblocking my account! I was having trouble keeping calm... Johnnyconnorabc (talk) 13:11, 5 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. PhilKnight (talk) 12:27, 6 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I’d like to tell you that the Whites Mexicans page in Wikipedia English is being vandalized with false information by some Mexicans. The statistics do not match the percentage of whites according to true sources made by the CIA and Britannica only 10% of the Mexican population is white, which would be 13 million rewarding its 130 million inhabitants. The false statistics say that there are 59 million whites, in no way there is such a figure when various studies in the country say that 60% are mestizo, and 20% are indigenous. Help me solve this case.

A cup of tea for you!

Thank you for unblocking and renaming my account! Greenbalrog (talk) 19:14, 28 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]
You're welcome. PhilKnight (talk) 19:46, 28 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – March 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2021).

Administrator changes

added TJMSmith
removed Boing! said Zebedee • Hiberniantears • Lear's Fool • Only • WGFinley

Interface administrator changes

added AmandaNP

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • When blocking an IPv6 address with Twinkle, there is now a checkbox with the option to just block the /64 range. When doing so, you can still leave a block template on the initial, single IP address' talkpage.
  • When protecting a page with Twinkle, you can now add a note if doing so was in response to a request at WP:RfPP, and even link to the specific revision.
  • There have been a number of reported issues with Pending Changes. Most problems setting protection appear to have been resolved (phab:T273317) but other issues with autoaccepting edits persist (phab:T275322).

Arbitration

Miscellaneous

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:14, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Talk page access

Seems like User:Ritcethahssd isn't letting up [1]. Dat GuyTalkContribs 20:40, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks - I've revoked talk page access. PhilKnight (talk) 20:48, 1 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

what user owns ClueBOT??

I got to ask them a question.(it will not be a rude question) 9wo (talk) 17:07, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ClueBot NG is operated by Cobi (talk · contribs), Rich Smith (talk · contribs), and DamianZaremba (talk · contribs). PhilKnight (talk) 17:16, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]
PhilKnight, I asked Justlettersandnumbers as well, so I know now. 9wo (talk) 17:18, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

An idea

Make a filter that blacklists bad words to accounts that are less then 3 days old. 9wo (talk) 17:24, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

See Wikipedia:Edit filter#Requesting edit filters. PhilKnight (talk) 17:28, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! 9wo (talk) 17:33, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding 91.140.89.222

Thank you for blocking this person. It brings me such happiness to see justice served! Hockeycatcat (talk) 10:57, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. PhilKnight (talk) 11:26, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

User:Arghya1999

I also blocked 103.134.42.65 as their likely IP (based on on-wiki behavior match). DMacks (talk) 11:22, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. PhilKnight (talk) 11:27, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You've got mail

Hello, PhilKnight. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template. Paradox IV (talk) 23:23, 15 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

When blocking is not enough

They are clearly begging to have their tpa revoked. Best, M.Bitton (talk) 18:27, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. PhilKnight (talk) 18:30, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – April 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (March 2021).

Administrator changes

removed Alexandria • Happyme22 • RexxS

Guideline and policy news

  • Following a request for comment, F7 (invalid fair-use claim) subcriterion a has been deprecated; it covered immediate deletion of non-free media with invalid fair-use tags.
  • Following a request for comment, page movers were granted the delete-redirect userright, which allows moving a page over a single-revision redirect, regardless of that redirect's target.

Technical news

  • When you move a page that many editors have on their watchlist the history can be split and it might also not be possible to move it again for a while. This is because of a job queue problem. (T278350)
  • Code to support some very old web browsers is being removed. This could cause issues in those browsers. (T277803)

Arbitration

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:20, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article.

- || RuleTheWiki || (talk) 10:45, 11 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sir, Do you understand Hindi?

The recent comment by the user Himanshu Kushwaha is regarding me and you will be shocked to see the translation:[2] Heba Aisha (talk) 19:55, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A rough translation goes like this:-

The black dog you have put on your profile page, your mother slept with. As a result, you were born.

Heba Aisha (talk) 20:00, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
More such comment are on my talk page by the users blocked for sockpuppetry, example see thisHeba Aisha (talk) 20:02, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe do a RevDel on 47.206.137.55's contributions?

They want recognition for getting the Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild page locked, WP:DENY them it instead of locking the page? Seems good for "purely disruptive material" Gatemansgc (TɅ̊LK) 01:13, 5 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – May 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (April 2021).

Administrator changes

removed Enchanter • Carlossuarez46

Interface administrator changes

removed Ragesoss

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • The user group oversight will be renamed to suppress. This is for technical reasons. You can comment at T112147 if you have objections.

Arbitration

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:51, 7 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation for Functionary consultation 2021

Greetings,

I'm letting you know in advance about a meeting I'd like to invite you to regarding the Universal Code of Conduct and the community's ownership of its future enforcement. I'm still in the process of putting together the details, but I wanted to share the date with you: 27 June, 2021. I do not have a time on this date yet, but I will let you soon. We have created a meta page with basic information. Please take a look at the meta page and sign up your name under the appropriate section.

Thank you for your time.--BAnand (WMF) 15:06, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – June 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2021).

Administrator changes

added Ashleyyoursmile • Less Unless
removed Husond • MattWade • MJCdetroit • Carioca • Vague Rant • Kingboyk • Thunderboltz • Gwen Gale • AniMate • SlimVirgin (deceased)

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • Wikimedia previously used the IRC network Freenode. However, due to changes over who controlled the network with reports of a forceful takeover by several ex-staff members, the Wikimedia IRC Group Contacts decided to move to the new Libera Chat network. It has been reported that Wikimedia related channels on Freenode have been forcibly taken over if they pointed members to Libera. There is a migration guide and Wikimedia discussions about this.

Arbitration

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:46, 9 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

The Barnstar of Good Humor
Thank You For Unblock me Tushar ツ 15:02, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! PhilKnight (talk) 15:54, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

An IP you blocked

You blocked 206.188.138.229 (talk · contribs) on 21 of this month for 48 hours due to disruptive editing/vandalism. The block has expired, and they're continuing the same vandalism. – 2.O.Boxing 17:23, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Squared.Circle.Boxing, I've blocked them for 3 months. Thanks, PhilKnight (talk) 18:31, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you sir, much appreciated. – 2.O.Boxing 20:24, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I have been trying to find sources for their edits and, so far as I can tell, all the persons they mention are still alive - no one has died, none of the names mentioned seem to be notable professional or amateur cyclists, etc. I have no idea what this editor's intent is but it seems clear to me they are not here to build an encyclopedia, they seem to be trying to be clever or... "something". Also, the Draft they have created seems somewhat problematic to me. Shearonink (talk) 19:01, 28 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Shearonink, I've blocked them. PhilKnight (talk) 19:04, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – July 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2021).

Guideline and policy news

  • Consensus has been reached to delete all books in the book namespace. There was rough consensus that the deleted books should still be available on request at WP:REFUND even after the namespace is removed.
  • An RfC is open to discuss the next steps following a trial which automatically applied pending changes to TFAs.

Technical news

  • IP addresses of unregistered users are to be hidden from everyone. There is a rough draft of how IP addresses may be shown to users who need to see them. This currently details allowing administrators, checkusers, stewards and those with a new usergroup to view the full IP address of unregistered users. Editors with at least 500 edits and an account over a year old will be able to see all but the end of the IP address in the proposal. The ability to see the IP addresses hidden behind the mask would be dependent on agreeing to not share the parts of the IP address they can see with those who do not have access to the same information. Accessing part of or the full IP address of a masked editor would also be logged. Comments on the draft are being welcomed at the talk page.

Arbitration

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 11:27, 3 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you!

You heard what 92.18.240.148 said about me. Well, here’s one for you :)

Helen(💬📖) 16:16, 14 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. PhilKnight (talk) 16:27, 14 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

About [3]

FYI: [4] Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 14:10, 27 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

More: [5] Could you do some sort of rangeblock? Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 20:00, 29 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I have applied a range block. PhilKnight (talk) 14:31, 30 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you! Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 18:20, 30 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – July 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2021).

Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC is open to add a delay of one week from nomination to deletion for G13 speedy deletions.

Technical news

  • Last week all wikis were very slow or not accessible for 30 minutes. This was due to server lag caused by regenerating dynamic lists on the Russian Wikinews after a large bulk import. (T287380)

Arbitration

Miscellaneous

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
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