User talk:Saforcer

Not a deletion its an improvement read before you revert!!!--74.96.4.9 (talk) 06:05, 1 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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July 2009

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Copied from User talk:David Levy

Hi, as I'm sure you know, I'm relatively new to Wikipedia, and sometimes (once in a very rare while), my sense of humour gets the best of me, and I impersonate and admin by adding my name to the List of Administrators. Humour aside, I became a Wikipedia user to try and defend against the high level of vandalism that has resulted in most educational institutions ruling out Wikipedia as a viable source of information. I was wondering if there were any suggestions you could give me on how to properly go about policing Wikipedia. How does one detect vandalism, without going about the slow process of scanning the recent changes page? Also, once detected, what is the most efficient method of dealing with vandalism? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Saforcer (talk) 21:06, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Firstly, do not impersonate an administrator ever. I'd assumed that you merely misunderstood what it meant to be an administrator and honestly believed that you were one. If you misrepresent yourself as an administrator again, you're likely to be blocked as a result of the inherent disruption.

I'll leave the counter-vandalism advice to someone more experienced in that area. —David Levy 21:22, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need "speed" you need to study up and learn what is vandalism, and what is not. Slow down and be careful. Please note you have already been told this, with links to where to study. KillerChihuahua^?!?Advice 22:40, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Firstly, I have read up on it. I did my reading a while ago. However, I agree with you, I am often too speedy in my response to what I (sometimes mistakenly) perceive to be vandalism. However, mine is not a flaw in understanding, it is a flaw in detection. I am trying to improve my detection of vandalism. Currently, I am sitting and staring at the recent changes, picking changed articles, almost at random, looking for possible vandalism. You have been a Wikipedian much longer than I have. There has to be a more efficient method. Care to share? Saforcer (talk) 22:49, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It is mostly simply taking your time and being careful. There is no benefit if you rush and cause more problems than you resolve. If you want to help, then be careful. KillerChihuahua^?!?Advice 22:53, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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