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    RfC closure review request at Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 433#Closing (archived) RfC: Mondoweiss[edit]

    WP:RSN (talk|edit|history|logs|links|cache|watch) (RfC closure in question)
    (Discussion with closer)

    Closer: Chetsford (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

    Notified: [1]

    Reasoning: The following is copied and modified from my post at Chetsford's talk page. I think that Chetsford's close was generally correct, but I think that this aspect is an incorrect assessment of consensus: A few editors suggested that, regardless of outcome, it should not be used for WP:BLPs. No direct reasoning was presented for that, however, some indirect reference to our policies could be divined within the greater context of the remarks of those editors and these suggestions were not really rebutted. I searched the RfC and "BLP" was used six times in the discussion. Only two of those mentions are in relation to the reliability of the source, and as Chetsford noted, neither provided any direct reasoning:

    • In addition, based on some of the past statements linked, a use for BLP or politicised situations within the fog or war would be very reckless at best.
    • Yeah, I have very little faith in their editorial review which go beyond WP:BIAS and regularly WP:Fringe. At best, they really shouldn’t be used for anything related to BLP, Russia and Israel, at worst (and IMO this part is most likely) a full depreciation may be in order.

    The only indirect reference to policy is to BIAS (as FRINGE is a guideline), and Chetsford discounted that argument in another part of the close. I can't really divine[] what other policies these editors may or may not have been thinking about. I'm not sure what past statements the first commenter is thinking about, and without more reasoning, I wouldn't say that this single argument is strong enough to establish a consensus that Mondoweiss should not be used for BLPs just because nobody happened to rebut it in a long discussion. voorts (talk/contributions) 02:17, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Uninvolved[edit]

    • Endorse close Amend While the specifics of BLPs weren't addressed in-depth, it's a reasonable addendum for clarity. They can be used but people should be careful with each individual article...not sure why that's not a blanket statement for every source on Wikipedia. For example, the NYT has published some egregious "journalism", but that doesn't mean it's always wrong on the basic facts. Every source should be evaluated for accuracy on its merits. If I say "Person AB said in an op-ed '<insert quote here'" and then cite it, there's very little reason to doubt that statement is true, but quoting it for purposes of establishing it as something that's true is inappropriate without additional verification. Buffs (talk) 14:26, 17 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Amended: This sounds like a WPian hearing what they want to hear. There isn't a need to add additional steps beyond what we normally do if people are going to abuse that to exclude the contributions of others. I'd prefer to keep it as-is, but I certainly can see that point. Buffs (talk) 16:22, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Wow...the EXACT reason I said it SHOULD be included was used...#clairvoyance Buffs (talk) 16:27, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend Remove the BLP clarification: 1) Regardless of the sources' reliability, we always them with great caution for biographies of living people. 2) No valid reason was given for why Mondoweiss should be treated differently from the other RS. 3) Such an unneeded clarification can easily be misconstrued to mean that Mondoweiss shouldn't be used for BLP. Just this week, one of the RfC participants used the close statement to claim that we should avoid using Mondoweiss for BLP. Obviously, it ended up in RSN again. M.Bitton (talk) 16:30, 17 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend to remove the statement about BLPs. If only two editors made an unsupported assertion and nobody else discussed it, then it isn't a valid part of the consensus. I'm all for interpreting arguments to try and pull a consensus out of the flames where it isn't obvious, but "divining within the greater context" in this manner is a left-field supervote and should be removed. The rest of the closure is reasonable. The WordsmithTalk to me 18:19, 17 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend per M.Bitton and Wordsmith. We already treat BLP with caution, and this issue was not discussed enough to reach consensus. If needed, a new discussion on how to use MW with regard to BLP can be made. Meanwhile, I’m wary of using the ‘average’ value of 2.6 to conclude that option 3 should be reached. Note that since option 2 is essentially the middle ground, option 1 and 3 have the same weight, but option 4 has twice the weight of option 1 when skewing option 2. This doesn’t seem very fair, and then rounding 2.6 to 3 because of this is increasing the unfairness, leading to essentially 13 editors overruling 21 editors. starship.paint (RUN) 03:05, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      A-men Buffs (talk) 15:34, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Two minor points of clarification: I have zero problem with amending per above and, while I can't -- objectively -- read the RfC that way, I would personally be glad to see this outcome.
      That said, I am concerned that some editors are reading the aggressive and misinformed arguments of two relatively new editors on the "anti-" MW side who have attempted, very poorly, to summarize my close and assuming those summaries accurately represent the close. The only closing statements I wrote are this one and this explanatory comment, both of which are much more modest than the way in which two editors are summarizing them to make sweeping changes across multiple articles. To avoid the further spread of this misinformation, I would ask, as a personal favor, that editors attempting to describe my close (regardless of where you land on it) reflect only on the source material, and not the apocrypha it's spawned. To wit:
    • "I’m wary of using the ‘average’ value of 2.6" The "average" of 2.6 was never used for anything (and, yes, I realize the incidental appearance of this meaningless number in the close has been fixated upon by the aforementioned editors to make major changes to articles). As per the text of the close rationale, the number 2.6 was simply noted as "indicative but not definitive as per WP:NOTAVOTE" and then immediately discarded as "not clearly learning toward either option" before the narrative analysis began.
    • "to conclude that option 3 should be reached" The RfC close reached no such conclusion in any dimension of time or space; in this reality or any parallel reality that the mind of man can conceive or imagine. It stated that no "consensus as to its underlying reliability" emerged which, if anything at all, was a "2" close (but, actually, no consensus).
    To summarize, this was a "no consensus" close with a relatively modest (and not proscriptive) BLP corollary described by Buffs in this first (now stricken) comment. The fact my loquacious reasoning, intended to promote transparency, instead provided an opening to wedge in battleground behavior is beyond both my control and mandate (RfC closers are not RfC enforcers). Chetsford (talk) 23:58, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you for the clarity...I think... :-) Buffs (talk) 01:43, 24 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • @Chetsford: - perhaps there has been a misunderstanding, you quoted from me, but I was not referring to your RfC close. I was referring to the below analysis by FortunateSons. I apologise for my vagueness having caused confusion. starship.paint (RUN) 08:54, 24 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Involved[edit]

    • I've archived my discussion with Voorts here for ease of review (versus diffs). For what it's worth, considering the contentious topic area involved, I am in full agreement with Voorts that review of the close is appropriate. Chetsford (talk) 07:06, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend close to read "and that it should either not be used at all — or used with great caution for biographies of living people." I don't think that the relative silence on the issue should have been construed as agreement with the two editors raising that specific, there was a lot else going on in the discussion besides that, especially since one of those editors appears to have construed the close as a license to remove citations for BLPs. Selfstudier (talk) 15:33, 17 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend close to 3 (Gunrel), optionally clarify the statement about BLP requirements per the qualifiers suggested by Chetsford per the arguments made by @Chess and @BilledMammal, which were not sufficiently addressed; also using the votes as an indicator. Acknowledging that I advanced the BLP arguments poorly (and thanking @Chetsford for his generally accurate deciphering of what I meant), I would suggest the following, in the spirit of his comment made here, @Bobfrombrockley here and as a compromise: used with great caution for biographies of living (and recently deceased) people, and not to be used in cases of (a) for statements that, if proved false, would be legally defamatory; (b) for extraordinary claims (c) for analytical statements about the person; (d) for quotes and facts the accuracy of which is contested by RS or the subject him/herself. In addition and as a partial clarification, perhaps e) should be content marked as activism and similar would be appropriate. FortunateSons (talk) 08:25, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      You're going to need to bolster your opinion more than "we should do what I want", when support for #2 had ~6.5:1 support over yours. This is not the place to relitigate this RfC, IMHO. Buffs (talk) 16:30, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      I‘m pretty sure you’re off on the math, as I voted 4 (which obviously endorses 3 over 2). That option obviously does not have consensus (and just for the sake of clarity, removal of problematic BLP uses is not backdoor deprecation, the overwhelming majority of MW uses are non-BLP or unproblematic). The straight vote count (as stated by Chetsford) has the average at 2.6, and of the counted votes, 14 votes included at least 3 (including 2 or 3), while 21 did not, of which an overwhelming amount were 3 or lower (please check my math).
      I was unaware that we are not supposed to reference specific points when requesting a reassessment of the outcome, and have struck that part, except in context of the phrasing to avoid (light) plagiarism. Thanks for making me aware, this is one of my first contributions to such a noticeboard :) FortunateSons (talk) 17:20, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      When giving a list of options (1. Action A 2. Action B 3. Action C 4. Action D and 5. Action E), saying "the average is 2.6 so we should choose option 3" is a horrible misunderstanding of statistics. You are heavily weighting all other actions other than #1 (Example, 20 people !vote 1, 2 people !vote 2, and 3 people !vote 5, the "average" is 2 despite an overwhelming preponderance of people !voting 1...in other words, a 5 is worth 5x a 1). Rounding up only further exacerbates the issue. Buffs (talk) 16:38, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Second attempt at a more policy-compliant argument, please correct me if this one is also wrong:
      The relevant arguments regarding BLP usage were not addressed, and similar arguments where not fully rebuffed in general; therefore, the section regarding BLP should remain as is, or be alternatively clarified while remaining in the spirit of discussion and close.
      Regarding the status of the entire source, I believe that the arguments made by those voting for „higher than 2“ should have led to a close of 3, and respectfully request that it is amended (as well). FortunateSons (talk) 17:31, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      "The relevant arguments regarding BLP usage were not addressed" They were addressed. You just didn't agree. Buffs (talk) 16:39, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Amend per The Wordsmith. My own views on the source aside, the issue of BLP use was barely discussed - there was no consensus on it one way or another, so to assert one in the closure seems odd. The Kip 19:38, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • I don't object to the amendment that is being proposed here, because I think it goes without saying that any source where there are serious reliability concerns should be used with extreme caution in BLPs, especially where content is potentially defamatory. While no consensus was reached, given that 15 out of 36 !votes (I think) were for an option higher than 2 and only one editor considered option 1, this is obviously a source with serious reliability concerns. My only worry is that editors will take this amendment as permission not to use extreme caution with the source on BLPs or, worse, that this source has somehow been cleared for use in BLPs, so I hope that editors supporting this amendment will be vigilant in ensuring that we do not use this poor source inappropriately in BLPs. BobFromBrockley (talk) 11:00, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Discussion[edit]

    Edits from The Banner[edit]

    I would like to request another perspective on edits made by TheBanner. I am uncertain about their intentions, as they seem to be consistently reverting many edits, often citing WP:CIR, I know my edits are not perfet however I have seen problems. For instance, my addition of a military service module on Chuck Norris's page—similar to those on Morgan Freeman and Elvis Presley—was removed with the rationale that Norris is "not known for his military service." Although this is true, the inclusion of such a module can be informative. Furthermore, there have been issues regarding WP:Civility; TheBanner has described my edits as "cringe" and made sarcastic remarks, asserting that competence supersedes civility. This focus on my contributions has been puzzling, and I would appreciate an external review. My editing history is publicly accessible, and I anticipate that TheBanner might respond to this discussion. I am simply seeking additional opinions on this matter. LuxembourgLover (talk) 00:00, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    In fact, I have a severe concern about the competency of User:LuxembourgLover to edit wikipedia. The main problem is his failure to judge the due weight of many items, resulting in him writing articles about tiny events. I just point to Talk:Luxembourg rebellions, Talk:Morrisite War, Draft:Battle of Amalienborg and USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 6-9 (and related Talk:United States Coast Guard Auxiliary). The Banner talk 00:34, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    The Banner, that response would have been so much better if you'd but the first sentence and a half. You're probably right in suggesting (?) (the diff above must be off) that competence supersedes civility, but that doesn't mean that a lack of civility isn't problematic. I don't think the comments here rise to a blockable level or I wouldn't be commenting, I'd just block, but I wish you'd think twice before pushing "Publish changes". Drmies (talk) 00:04, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Even advice to use a spell checker (done by multiple people) is ignored. AfC-drafts turned down within a couple of hours. Copyvio. I have even requested a third party to take up some coaching (what he agreed to). But see also Talk:Morrisite War and Talk:San Elizario Salt War#Info box. The Banner talk 09:03, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    The Banner history of hounding and disruptive editing[edit]

    The Banner (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log) has more than several blocks for disruptive editing

    There's more. Why are we still here ? Drmies, my friend, it's time to stop defending this editor, who is a bully. It's time for a site ban. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 09:48, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Let me correct you on your first bullet: I had a computer crash. It took me months to recover from that. I had never seen that discussion before I came back. The Banner talk 13:25, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Now you have seen it and now you can respond to it. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:21, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    "I had never seen that discussion before I came back." To be blunt, SG has more AGF than I do. You were clearly informed about it and had an opportunity to respond. If you are going to archive everything so quickly, you need to go back and check your archives. Regardless of others' behavior, yours continues unabated. I side with SG here Buffs (talk) 16:57, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    The case was closed before I came back. And as said, the break was not because of my own free will but due to a broken hard disk. The Banner talk 12:37, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    It's here now, and with two responses, you aren't addressing the long-term issues: hounding of Another Believer and SusanLesch, faulty tagging of a most clearly notable article, and your history of generally disruptive editing. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 12:42, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    BeauSuzanne[edit]

    This user BeauSuzanne (talk · contribs) quietly drafting BLPs of non-notable Pakistani actresses, then moving them to the main namespace without even attracting any attention. Even though their contributions focus on a less scrutinized area, it's concerning that they've managed to fly under the radar. I stumbled upon this user when I noticed they added WP:OR using a dummy reference to a BLP. Dummy in the sense that upon checking the reference—a 90 minutes-long interview video—I found it did not support the claims made in the BLP, and this is consistent across other BLPs created by this user. They've even cited references that may not even exist, which further adds to the concern regarding the accuracy and reliability of their contributions. For example, see this, this and this. When questioned, they disappeared without explanation. Upon some investigation, I discovered that many of the BLPs they created had previously been deleted via AfD. Most of the BLPs this user re-created were formerly created by a confirmed sock puppet (Dramanrama (talk · contribs)) associated with Pakistanpedia. For example, Amna Malik, Ghazala Butt, Humaira Bano, Humaira Zaheer, Farah Nadeem, Madiha Rizvi, Natasha Ali, Maryam Noor etc. Not a coincidence. And there are similarities in editing patterns between this user and serial sock users like Pakistanpedia or maybe even Bttowadch. It might be worth investigating this user further, possibly through behavioral evidence, as the socks of Pakistanpedia seem adept at evading detection via technical means. I'm uncertain where else to report this issue, as I lack sufficient evidence to conclusively prove that this user is a sockpuppet of Pakistanpedia or Bttowadch. However, their behavior strongly suggests a connection to someone accounts. —Saqib (talk | contribs) 19:48, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Well, if you believe the new articles are "substantially identical" to the versions that were deleted via AFD, you could tag them for CSD G4. These tagged articles usually take a little longer to evaluate because the admins patrolling CSD categories have to compare new and old versions of the article and examine the sources used. Be sure to link the the AFD discussion involved because some times the page titles differ in some aspect. The larger question about whether they are a sockpuppet or not would have to go through an SPI complaint. Since you already have identified the sockmaster (which is often the hardest step), I don't think this should be a big problem as long as you list articles that both parties have created. However, know that there are many editors interested in writing articles on pop culture, like films and actors, so editing tastes might have little relation to whether or not the editors are connected. If you have other concerns, such about the quality of the sourcing or OR, then this discussion here might well continue. But is there a reason you posted this complaint at AN rather than ANI? Just wondering. Liz Read! Talk! 21:41, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I see you have already nominated 5 articles they created for AFD discussions so more information might emerge during those discussions. Liz Read! Talk! 21:42, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Liz - I didn't tag them for speedy deletion because I wasn't sure what the versions looked like before they were thrashed. And yes this discussion should continue because if I can't produce enough evidence linking this user to a serial sockpuppet, a warning or even a block may still be necessary becuase as I highlighted the user creating BLPs on non-notable actresses, then adding blatant WP:OR and in some cases adding promotional content using dummy references which suggests possible paid editing. And these are prohibited, especially since BLPs fall under contentious topics. Fyi, Pakistani pop culture articles, especially BLPs, are infested with serial sockpuppets. I originally posted this on ANI, but I moved the discussion here because I believe ANI requires cases that need imidiate attention. —Saqib (talk | contribs) 23:03, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Hello. I see you are mentioning my style is similar to the sock puppets you mentioned but I have no connection with any of them. I was once confused with sock puppet but I told them I don't have any connection or nor I am a paid contributer. I am just contributing to wikipedia. Yes. Some of the articles were deleted when i started writing on them back then I was new and I didn't knew much. I started at Wikipedia in 2020. And for sources I add usually from their interview videos in which they discuss their backgroud back then i didn't add their previous interviews in which they talked now i tried to find it but I didn't found it maybe it was deleted now when I am adding a video interview I try to archive it. I admit I don't explain stuff when I do editing. And about cited references I take it from books which I find in wikipedia in books section.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 08:08, 28 April 2024 (UTC))[reply]
    • Now that the user has somewhat admitted above as well on their talk page to adding WP:OR, I leave it to the community to decide on the appropriate course of action. —Saqib (talk | contribs) 17:42, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      • I am honest here. That I don't have any connection and I haven't copied any style. I leave the rest to the community to decide.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 18:26, 28 April 2024 (UTC))[reply]
        • The OR issues aside, I can confirm that there is no technical connection that I see that links the editor to a sock master. What I will say, BeauSuzanne, is that you should really stop editing while logged out, esp. if it involves collusion. Drmies (talk) 15:11, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
          • @Drmies: Not even with Insight 3 (talk · contribs)? And by the way this isn't just a matter of adding WP:OR. The user has been consistently creating BLPs for non-notable actors, many of which were previously deleted through AfDs. Their approach of creating drafts and then moving them to the main namespace raises concerns. They've been using references that don't support the claims made in the BLPs. They've been citing lengthy videos in Urdu language, making it difficult for others to detect the WP:OR. This behavior warrants investigation as it is unacceptable. --—Saqib (talk | contribs) 17:07, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
            • User:Saqib, if you think there's socking, you should start an SPI; I'm just telling you what I found, from a technical point of view. Drmies (talk) 00:07, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I see one was previously filed in 2021. Not sure if relevant. --CNMall41 (talk) 05:16, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    If I had sufficient evidence to substantiate their sockpuppetry, I would have already filed the SPI. However, lacking such evidence, I chosen to raise the matter here. In the absence of socking evidence, I still like to see this user blocked for violating BLP policies. I believe the information provided above should suffice. —Saqib (talk | contribs) 10:54, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Saqib. I have been saying that I am not a sockpuppet. I have been following Wikipedia rules. I been adding sources from newspapers and books section as well. I have mentioned before that I don't have connection or I am paid contributor. I am simply and purely contributing to Pakistan entertainment industry. You are trying to make me blocked by accusing me a sockpuppeter and that I have a connection with the above sockpuppeters.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 15:27, 30 April 2024 (UTC))[reply]
    My concern extends beyond just sockpuppetry. You've created hundreds of BLPs about non-notable actors which contain WP:OR and utilize placeholder dummy references. And this practice still continues! —Saqib (talk | contribs) 16:58, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    The articles of actors which I made are well known actors. And before making article I do my research by watching their interviews on various platforms so I can learn a litte about their background. The sources are fine because ARY News, Geo News, Express Tribune and The News are major international English newspapers also in Urdu. And these sources are also used in other articles as well.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 06:35, 1 May 2024 (UTC))[reply]
    Understood. Looking at the SPI, there may have been technical evidence but it was not pursued. I started to go down the rabbit hole with this one based on image uploads and related contributions but already down enough holes at the moment to continue. --CNMall41 (talk) 19:52, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • Hello Drmies. I apologize for late reply. But it wasn't me. I was active on my account for a brief time but I haven't done any edit. And Saqib I don't have any connection with Insight 3.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 05:12, 30 April 2024 (UTC))[reply]
    • Note BeauSuzanne has abruptly removed an ongoing discussion. --—Saqib (talk | contribs) 17:06, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    • I just wanted to cleared my talk page there was nothing behind it.(BeauSuzanne (talk) 06:35, 1 May 2024 (UTC))[reply]

    Cleanup for an import booboo[edit]

    Original problem resolved

    Hi all. After a mentee had uploaded a non-free file to Commons, I made a request to Explicit (because he is an admin both here and at Commons) to Special:import the file to enwiki and delete the copy at Commons. However, he made {{trout}}-worthy mistake and also imported the templates associated with the file. Some of these files existed locally, in which case we have a WP:PARALLEL history mess, in which case we should probably delete the imported history. Others which did not exist locally should just be deleted per G6 as obviously created in error.

    It is currently 12:30 in the morning for Explicit, and judging by his timecard he is probably asleep. Would an admin or two be able to help clean up?

    I will be notifying Explicit, but I absolutely do not think he should be sanctioned with anything more than a seafood dinner. Humans, mistakes, etc..

    Thanks, HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 15:47, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    TODO LIST:

    I've done all of the history splits. Any other admin is welcome to delete the accidentally-created templates. * Pppery * it has begun... 17:34, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    This is not the first time someone has made this mistake, and it won't be the last. Filed phab:T363740 * Pppery * it has begun... 18:04, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks everyone; I am marking this as resolved. Best, HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 00:39, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Follow-up thought about preventing this in the future[edit]

    Pending phab:T363740, is it possible to set the relevant system message (it appears to be MediaWiki:import-interwiki-templates) to something more intrusive? Something like Include all templates and transcluded pages. If checked, this will overwrite local templates with the importing wiki's versions. This should almost always be unchecked. Only check if you know what you are doing. HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 01:20, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Agreed. * Pppery * it has begun... 01:28, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Would you be able to verify using uselang=qqx the name of the message? I can then file an edit request. HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 01:59, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    It is indeed MediaWiki:import-interwiki-templates. * Pppery * it has begun... 02:06, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Oh, and "this will overwrite local templates with the importing wiki's versions" isn't true. It merges the history and whichever wiki happens to have the most recent version controls. * Pppery * it has begun... 02:08, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    See MediaWiki talk:Import-interwiki-templates. HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 02:34, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Icon on speedy deletion template[edit]

    Hello, I've proposed adding a clickable icon to the speedy deletion tags. Please visit Template talk:Db-meta#Add clickable icon to participate in the proposal. Nyttend (talk) 20:03, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Thanks for making this suggestion @Nyttend. I was literally just talking about this a few days ago on the Wikipedia Discord as something I was thinking proposing. Hey man im josh (talk) 15:14, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Phase I of RFA2024 has concluded[edit]

    Hi there! We've reached the end of the first phase of the 2024 requests for adminship review, where consensus was achieved for a ton of significant changes to the RfA process. The following proposals have achieved consensus to be implemented outright:

    And the following proposals have achieved consensus, but will undergo further refinement in phase II before implementation:

    Phase II will start soon, most likely with open discussion to start. Thanks to everyone who helped move mountains on this, and stay tuned! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 21:17, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Please block this IP[edit]

    This IP is deleting content from a page (I can't remember which). When told on my talk page that content cannot be removed b/c of their opinion and told about WP:NPOV and WP:PAYWALL, they are blaming me and User:CanonNi of "supporting a user" who made some changes to the article that they disliked. Please block. thetechie@enwiki: ~/talk/ $ 02:15, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Courtesy link: Peter Cain (politician)
    Thanks for pinging me. I've requested that the page be protected at WP:RfPP. A block seems like a good idea. '''[[User:CanonNi]]''' (talk|contribs) 02:19, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @TheTechie: Your edit summary "Unexplained content removal" (diff) is very incorrect. The IP gave an extremely clear reason for the removal and mentioned certain points which need to be examined rather than reverted. I do not know if the IP's claims have merit but they are coherent and require thought, not a report here. Johnuniq (talk) 02:32, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Johnuniq To be fair, their tone on my talk page, of all places, wasn't very polite. If they don't get blocked, I at least request a stern warning from an admin on their talk page. thetechie@enwiki: ~/talk/ $ 02:35, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    An irritated IP posting at the talk page of an anonymous contributor is not a big deal. I see nothing warranting a sanction. By contrast, a living person has had an attack added at Peter Cain (politician) where half the article is a recently added "Controversy" section. The text needs to be examined per WP:BLP. Johnuniq (talk) 02:51, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Sorry. thetechie@enwiki: ~/talk/ $ 16:30, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Backlog at NPR PERM[edit]

    NPP is running a backlog drive starting from tomorrow. Ironically, this has created a backlog of editors requesting NPR permissions (disclosure: I'm one of them). There's about a dozen or so requests that haven't attracted any comment so far. This would be an unusually high-value backlog for administrators to focus on reducing quickly, as it could potentially free up a new spate of motivated editors to help reduce the substantial patrol backlog. – Teratix ₵ 04:55, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    As the NPR backlog coordinator, the person running the backlog drive, and an admin, I can assure you that we make an effort to clear out WP:PERM/NPR the best we can before a backlog drive starts. With watchlist notices though we do get quite a few applications before these drives start, which is awesome, but also makes the situation there look worse than it is. It's also fairly normal (not a requirement by any means) for us to leave requests up for a few days to a week or so to allow those familiar with the subject to chime in and voice any issues they may be aware of with an individual, or if familiar in a positive light, to go ahead and grant the permission themselves. The admins at NPR are aware of the amount of applicants and the impending start for the drive, and we'll be continuing to work at it. Hey man im josh (talk) 11:56, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Sorry, when I said ironically, this has created a backlog that was intended as a light-hearted tongue-in-cheek remark and wasn't meant to imply incompetence or lack of diligence on yours or anyone else's part. Quite the opposite, I appreciate your work. – Teratix ₵ 12:40, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Oh no, don't worry, I didn't take it offensively and I hope no one else does either. The point is we're trying to reduce a backlog, our advertisement of that created a backlog elsewhere, I get it :P Hey man im josh (talk) 14:27, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't help out much at PERM but when I've been checking out the history a blocked editor who has asked for advanced permissions (not uncommon), it's often other editors who have posted comments to their PERM requests that originally alerted admins that the editor might be problematic, a sockpuppet or has made multiple unsuccessful permission requests in the past. So, I think Josh is correct about it being useful to let a request be posted a few days or week before the patrolling admin responds to it. I've found the admins working there really make good calls to these requests. Good luck with your backlog drive! Liz Read! Talk! 18:30, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    People asking for personal facebook profile[edit]

    In this, MD Hydrogen 123 asking for personal facebook profile link and communicate with them over facebook. I don't think that's appropriate. If they have something to say, they should communicate via user or article talk page.

    Also from the link, i can see they are media Manager of Bikrampur Kings and they have edited and started article related to Bikrampur Kings. They clearly have COI but i don't see any COI declaration anywhere on their userpage. আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 17:27, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello, আফতাবুজ্জামান,
    I'm not sure what you are asking for from admins that you would post about this at AN. Have you or anyone else alerted them about COI policy? It doeesn't look like you've informed them of this discussion which is mandatory. It wasn't that uncommon, especially in the "old days" for editors to want to connect on other platforms besides Wikipedia. It's not encouraged but an editor can always just say "No" (which happens most of the time) or, if they are interested, they can follow up and engage with the other editor elsewhere. But first, please notify them so we can hear their response to your complaint. Liz Read! Talk! 18:36, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I have posted a notice on your behalf. Liz Read! Talk! 18:40, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you Liz, i forgot to notify the user. আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 18:42, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    "Never give out any personal information (e.g. name, age, location, school, IP address etc.) on the Internet – even to people that you think you know in real life.". Pls review Wikipedia:Personal security practices....or the simple page Wikipedia:Guidance for younger editors Moxy🍁 19:57, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Requesting removal of PCR from myself[edit]

    Title. I honestly can't remember the last time I used the right. Thanks. Deauthorized. (talk) 21:29, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Done by Spicy. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 22:23, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Wikipedia:Username policy/RFC 2024 has an RfC[edit]

    Wikipedia:Username policy/RFC 2024 has an RfC for possible consensus. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. thetechie@enwiki: ~/talk/ $ 01:57, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Uploading a lot of non-free images from WWE[edit]

    All images uploaded by TheVoicelessWriter (talk · contribs) are non-free: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Speedy deletion is necessary. --Mann Mann (talk) 03:42, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Images have been deleted, additions to articles removed, and the user warned about uploading non-free images of living persons. BTW did you notify the editor of this discussion? — Masem (t) 03:52, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    No, I forgot it. Sorry. Still uploading, guess they need to be blocked from file namespace. --Mann Mann (talk) 03:58, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Leftover --Mann Mann (talk) 05:17, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024[edit]

    Following a request to the Arbitration Committee, the Oversight access of Dreamy Jazz is removed. The Committee sincerely thanks Dreamy Jazz for their service as a member of the Oversight team.

    On behalf of the Committee, Primefac (talk) 14:27, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard § Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024
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