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{{administrator|small=yes}} {{User:MiszaBot/config |maxarchivesize = 45K |counter = 16 |algo = old(10d) |archive = User talk:Tnxman307/Archive %(counter)d }} {{User talk:Tnxman307/Talkheader}} {{archives|archivelist=User talk:Tnxman307/Archives list|small=yes|collapsed=yes|search=yes}} == [[Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents#99.30.226.124]] == Thank you for your action on this issue! - [[User:Ahunt|Ahunt]] ([[User talk:Ahunt|talk]]) 17:45, 14 November 2010 (UTC) :No problem. Let me know if further issues arise. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 17:47, 14 November 2010 (UTC) == A cookie for ''you'' == <div style="border-style:solid; border-color:blue; background-color:AliceBlue; border-width:1px; text-align:left; padding:8px;" class="plainlinks">[[File:Choco chip cookie.png|100px|left]] Shearonink has given you a [[cookie]]! Cookies promote [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and hopefully this one has made your day better. You can Spread the "WikiLove" by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. To spread the goodness of cookies, you can add {{tls|Cookie}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message, or eat this cookie on the giver's talk page with {{tls|munch}}! {{clear}} </div> :This delectable cookie has been awarded to you for your quick work on the November 14th socketeering submitted '''[http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/NickSoroka/Archive here]'''. :Thanks! -- [[User:Shearonink|Shearonink]] ([[User talk:Shearonink|talk]]) 18:06, 14 November 2010 (UTC) == Block of User:Foreclosurepedia == Hi! I responded to this user's [[User talk:Foreclosurepedia|unblock request]]. While I agree that the username suggests promotion and/or a group login, I can't see any evidence that this use has actually been spamming Wikipedia. Could I ask you to give it a second look? Maybe we could make the same point in a less bitey way. Thanks, [[User:Bovlb|Bovlb]] ([[User talk:Bovlb|talk]]) 08:02, 16 November 2010 (UTC) :I have checked every one of the user's edits. At first glance it looks like a spam account (user name which is the name of a web site, edits which add links to that web site) so I can fully understand why you blocked it. However, looking closer, it is clear that this impression is misleading, and the account is perfectly legitimate. The user name is against policy, but I see no reason not to unblock and allow a name change. [[User:JamesBWatson|JamesBWatson]] ([[User talk:JamesBWatson|talk]]) 10:10, 16 November 2010 (UTC) ::Fair enough. I've unblocked them so they may request a new username. If there's anything else with which I can help, please let me know. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 12:47, 16 November 2010 (UTC) == The Payne Native American Center == Hey, I am new to Wikipedia, but I'm trying to write my first article on the Payne Family Native American Center for my news editing class at the University of Montana. I would love some help! Thanks, Steele —Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:SteeleWilliams|SteeleWilliams]] ([[User talk:SteeleWilliams|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SteeleWilliams|contribs]]) 20:35, 16 November 2010 (UTC)  == regarding article == i am a new wikipedia user from uk. i am trying to erite an article about a company Taj Pharmaceuticals and it shows past history and my page got deleted 2 times. if u can help. —Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/129.234.252.65|129.234.252.65]] ([[User talk:129.234.252.65|talk]]) 02:02, 17 November 2010 (UTC)  :You've been spamming this article persistently, even after being asked to stop. You also created several accounts to try and market your company on Wikipedia (the case is [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/ShantanuSingh198/Archive|listed here]]). Wikipedia is not here to help you advertise for your company. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 04:03, 17 November 2010 (UTC) == User:JorkMoller == Why did you block that new user account after only two edits as "‎Vandalism-only account"? -- [[User:Matthead|Matthead]] [[User_talk:Matthead| Discuß ]] 08:48, 18 November 2010 (UTC) :They had some deleted edits that were vandalism. I also suspect they are someone evading a block - it's not often new users start by editing the pages of indefinitely blocked users. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 12:44, 18 November 2010 (UTC) :: Well, o. k. then. In general, a mere mortal user like me would prefer if deleted edits would be visible to non-admins in the contribs list as greyed out, or stricken. Same for edits to deleted articles, which are not shown in the contribs list. -- [[User:Matthead|Matthead]] [[User_talk:Matthead| Discuß ]] 15:50, 19 November 2010 (UTC) == Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/RK Drollinger == Hey. On that SPI, you listed "R drollinger" as a confirmed account, but.. there's no account registered with that name. Is that a typo or did something else happen? Just curious. (Also, side note: for these sort of issues, do you prefer a message on your talk page, or via email, or something else?) — [[User:HelloAnnyong|'''HelloAnnyong''']] [[User talk:HelloAnnyong|(say whaaat?!)]] 17:14, 18 November 2010 (UTC) :A message here is probably best. I've fixed the report - thanks for letting me know. I feel like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSAXLayoMKI this guy]. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 17:25, 18 November 2010 (UTC) == Manifesta == Hey Tnxman, You mind having a look at [[Special:Undelete/Manifesta]]? A request to undelete it came up on [[WP:REFUND]] and while I'm not going to revert your speedy unilaterally I think it would be better if you reversed it and sent the article to AfD. It looks big enough and [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Manifesta|integrated enough]] to merit an AfD, not a CSD. That's just my opinion, though. Thanks for looking in to this. [[User:Protonk|Protonk]] ([[User talk:Protonk|talk]]) 20:16, 18 November 2010 (UTC) :I've restored it, but I'd like to get your opinion. The article really either needs to be deleted or massively stubbified. It's a mess of promotional material, poorly sourced claims, and original research. What do you think the next step should be? [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 20:52, 18 November 2010 (UTC) ::The next step ought to be a massive stubification. If that fails or runs into trouble, then we might want to consider AfD. I agree with you that it is problematic. I'll drop by later tonight to attempt pruning. Thanks for the quick response! [[User:Protonk|Protonk]] ([[User talk:Protonk|talk]]) 21:38, 18 November 2010 (UTC) You need to undelete the talk page of the article as well. "Stubification" should be discussed at the talk page, but older discussions about the page, if there have been any, should be brought back from the dead. --[[User:Hegvald|Hegvald]] ([[User talk:Hegvald|talk]]) 23:31, 18 November 2010 (UTC) :Whoops, missed that. I'll bring that back too. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 23:35, 18 November 2010 (UTC) == SPI == Excuse me - you have marked the DPeterson SPI/CU case as closed following checkuser. Who is going to consider the duck evidence? The user is an indefinitely banned prolific socker on this article and a number of others. Checkuser alone is insufficient as he has a history of proxies and travelling to other IPs. Is more evidence required? [[User:Fainites|Fainites]] [[User_talk:Fainites|barley]][[Special:Contributions/Fainites|scribs]] 15:37, 19 November 2010 (UTC) :He's on a different continent than DPeterson. That's why I marked it for close - they're unrelated. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 16:46, 19 November 2010 (UTC) ::He's now been blocked as a sock - presumably on behavioural evidence. He quite often creates brief socks when abroad. [[User:Fainites|Fainites]] [[User_talk:Fainites|barley]][[Special:Contributions/Fainites|scribs]] 19:17, 19 November 2010 (UTC) == Smuconlaw IPBE? == Hi Tnxman307, I wanted to drop a note and ask if there's any Checkuser-y reason why we wouldn't be able to extend an IPBE to {{checkuser|Smuconlaw}}. Looks like they've been hit with two autoblocks in the past month, and then enquired if there was any way to avoid that happening. If there's some more appropriate channel please let me know and I'll go post there. I usually ask Hersfold, but they appear to be offline...and I know you and I usually overlap in time. Thanks! [[User:Syrthiss|Syrthiss]] ([[User talk:Syrthiss|talk]]) 16:02, 19 November 2010 (UTC) :I don't see a problem. There are some other IPBE users on that range, which appears to be home to a vandal. The autoblocks are still floating around, which is probably what they're seeing. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 16:32, 19 November 2010 (UTC) ::ok, thanks. I'll go enact it. [[User:Syrthiss|Syrthiss]] ([[User talk:Syrthiss|talk]]) 16:34, 19 November 2010 (UTC) == Why did you delete my companies profile? == I created the page a few weeks ago only to come back and find out that you deleted it. Why? —Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/76.219.240.166|76.219.240.166]] ([[User talk:76.219.240.166|talk]]) 21:25, 19 November 2010 (UTC)  :You'll need to be a little more specific - about which page are you talking? [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 21:28, 19 November 2010 (UTC) == Snarkosis == Hi Tnxman. Regarding your block of {{user|Snarkosis}}, I think this editor has made a reasonable unblock request on his talk page. The only warning he got before the block was a template message. His response was thoughtful and included a promise to change his insertions of external links to make them refs (he did that in some cases, but not all). The presence of other edits also suggest to me that this is not the traditional serial spammer. Finally, the website itself seems to be a legitimate resource--it reminds me of [[WP:SCOTUS]]'s long-term use of Findlaw for Supreme Court opinions. Although I agree that the inclusion of information about an invention's patents is probably not great. I'd like to unblock him on the condition that he initiate a discussion somewhere about including that information (perhaps at [[Talk:patent]]). What do you say?--[[User:Chaser|Chaser]] ([[User talk:Chaser|talk]]) 21:49, 19 November 2010 (UTC) :Sounds perfectly reasonable. I'm heading out the door of my current location, so if you would like to unblock, feel free. If you or Snarkosis have any questions, please let me know. [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 21:58, 19 November 2010 (UTC) Thanks Chaser and Tnxman -- I will definitely follow-through on that (and I'll check out [[Talk:patent]]). And if I'm ever unsure of a proposed edit, I will bring it up on the Talk page to discuss before adding anything. [[User:Snarkosis|Snarkosis]] ([[User talk:Snarkosis|talk]]) 22:39, 19 November 2010 (UTC) == IBM Redbooks Edit == Tnxman, I understand your concerns and am in discussion with Chaser to resolve them. However, there is one of your reverts that I disagree with, and I think it just got caught up in the fray: (diff | hist) . . m [[IBM Redbooks]]‎; 20:06 . . (-173) . . Tnxman307 (talk | contribs) (Reverted 2 edits by Snarkosis (talk) identified as vandalism to last revision by 87.78.21.82. Using Twinkle) The page has a "[citation needed]" tag next to the sentence, "At approximately 500,000 downloads per month, they are the most downloaded books on the internet." I simply added a citation link to a page on IBM where they report that "6 million Redbooks are downloaded each year", which works out to the 500k/month mentioned in the article that needed citation. I think this citation that I added is valid, should not be tagged as "vandalism", and the deletion of my citation should be reverted. I don't want to reverse your edit without clearing it with you first -- or should I just post the IBM page URL to the Talk page for this article, and let somebody else either add it back in or reject my suggestion? I just want to get the protocol correct from here on out -- I obviously still have a lot to learn! Thanks for your help and your hard work, I appreciate it. —[[User:Snarkosis|Snarkosis]] ([[User talk:Snarkosis|talk]]) 23:44, 19 November 2010 (UTC) :I've restored your edit. It's clear you're editing in good faith. As a general rule, it's a good idea to discuss edits on the talk page if you feel that other editors might disagree. I hope you enjoy editing here and if you have questions as you go, let me know. Cheers! [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 01:46, 20 November 2010 (UTC) :Thanks, I appreciate the vote of confidence, I have taken to using the Talk pages, and it looks like {{user|GDallimore}} came up with a better, more accurate reference link anyway, which is great. —[[User:Snarkosis|Snarkosis]] ([[User talk:Snarkosis|talk]]) 19:09, 22 November 2010 (UTC) == FYI == Hi. I left my 2 cents on the IP.com link issue at [[User talk:Chaser#Snarkosis]]. I remain a bit skeptical. --[[User:A. B.|A. B.]] ([[User talk:A. B.|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/A. B.|contribs]]) 02:45, 20 November 2010 (UTC) == Yet another sock of Franklin.vp == Hi Tnxman307 At least one more sock of [http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Category:Wikipedia_sockpuppets_of_Franklin.vp of Franklin.vp] was found on [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Grinatyou on Commons]. He made at least one contribution on English wikipedia too. Maybe you could fina few more socks of that and block it. Thanks.--[[User:Mbz1|Mbz1]] ([[User talk:Mbz1|talk]]) 05:30, 20 November 2010 (UTC) :Thanks for bringing this up. It was noticed at Commons as well. I've checked to make sure there weren't any sleepers lying around. Cheers! [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 13:55, 20 November 2010 (UTC) ::Thank you. It created [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Speedlight one more account on Commons today], becomes really abusive. The account was used on English wikipedia as well, but it was a long time ago, so was not picked up by the CU runs. Best wishes.--[[User:Mbz1|Mbz1]] ([[User talk:Mbz1|talk]]) 16:44, 20 November 2010 (UTC) == I'm trying to cleanup, but a bit puzzled == I'm going to take you up on your offer. I just completed a requested page move. Seemingly innocuous, from "Stars and Stripes Forever" to "The Stars and Stripes Forever". I'm looking through what links here to make sure I clean up after myself. I note that many pages with a wikilink to the old article name have been updated, as expected. For example: [[Matmos]] although it occurs to me I don't know how to tell whether the link has been updated, or was originally written as a wikilink to the old redirect. However, [[Piccolo]] did not update. Nor did [[Vladimir Horowitz]]. As a guess, is it because when a term is surrounded by quote marks, it isn't updated? More importantly, I don't get why "The Stars And Stripes Forever" is listed as an item in [http://wiki.riteme.site/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/Stars_and_Stripes_Forever&hidelinks=1&hidetrans=1 this list] That page was a redirect, but is now the main page, not a redirect. Did I do something wrong? (I know I need to remove the move request from the talk page and close it, but I want to clean up first.)--[[User:Sphilbrick|SPhilbrick]][[User talk:Sphilbrick|T]] 19:34, 20 November 2010 (UTC) :Sorry I couldn't get back to you yesterday. When you move pages like that, you create [[WP:Double redirects|double redirects]]. To clean these up, it's generally expected you fix the most important double redirects (most common search terms, etc.). A bot will clean the rest. This already appears to have happened, as the page [http://wiki.riteme.site/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/Stars_and_Stripes_Forever&hidelinks=1&hidetrans=1 here] is empty. I hope this helps! [[User:Tnxman307|TN]]<big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big>[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]] 17:12, 21 November 2010 (UTC) ::Hmm, I guess there's a delay, because that page had entries yesterday. I know that new articles take overnight to get indexed, I thought that renaming would be more or less immediate, but perhaps there's no good reason to think that. However, when I look at [[Vladimir Horowitz]], I see <nowiki>"and ''[[Stars and Stripes Forever]]'' by [[John Philip Sousa]].". Why didn't it update? Why isn't it in the list of pages with links to Stars and Stripes Forever?--SPhilbrick T 20:56, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, I see it now. Compare this link with this link (one page has "hide links" enabled). I'm not sure how often the bot runs, but it does look like there are several articles left to be updated. I wonder if the bot only runs when there isn't much server load? TNXMan 03:49, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If you don't mind, I'm going to ask at VPT - just so I have a better understanding. --SPhilbrick T 21:40, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, it's no problem. Let me know if anything else comes up! TNXMan 21:41, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You may want to put this on your user page

When I was on youtube I found this video. You might want to add the link to your user page. Inka⁸⁸⁸ 02:55, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've seen that before. I got worked up to the point of "meh". TNXMan 17:15, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Xtinadbest

I'm a little concerned. I respect the checkuser vow of silence, so I understand if you have to avoid answering some of my questions directly. From editing patterns and tracking checkuser blocks, it's pretty obvious that Xtinadbest has strong ties to Malta. Based on the Sept 7, 2009 report, I'm aware that Xtinadbest is bilocational, and has edits arising from a second distinct geographic location.

Recently, User:DidiWeidmann got caught up in a sweep for Xtinadbest. From his protests, user page, etc. it would seem that he is located in Uster, Switzerland (see his statement here). This was eventually undone as a false positive.

I was a bit uncomfortable when that block was lifted, as the overlapping interest in {{Malta-LocalCouncils}} seems a bit of a stretch. Other than that, though, I had nothing to go on as the accounts do seem behaviourally unrelated in all other respects.

Still, the implication is strong that Xtinadbest's second location is in or around Uster, Switzerland. Your recent blocks strongly imply that she is currently in Malta. It seems worthwhile to check that DidiWeidmann is not editing from Malta right now. If the two accounts move together, I don't care how behaviourally unlikely things seem: that would be too strong of a correlation to dismiss as coincidence.—Kww(talk) 19:57, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've rechecked the results and I'm pretty sure it's two different people. I'd certainly welcome another review, if you'd like to ask someone else (I can point another checkuser to my findings and explain what I saw). As you say, I can't comment on user's IPs. Cheers! TNXMan 04:11, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your email

I've replied. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:30, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As have I. TNXMan 18:50, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion of the majority of the FN FAL

You have removed a significant amount of material from the FN FAL page. I and others have spent a signifianct amount of our personal time over many years contributing to this page. The random deletions you have made now renders the page confusing, incomplete, and of much less value.

What are you plans to correct this?

Why should we contribute our time as a Subject Matter Expert if our effort is to be deleted?

Please explain. G. Scott 23NOV10 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottgs (talk • contribs) 18:57, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've removed most of the material because it was not sourced. Wikipedia is not a place for original research and all material in articles must be reliably sourced. If you have reliable sources for material, let's discuss it on the article's talk page. TNXMan 19:02, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I do not have the time to spend discussing something that is obvious. What you are doing is clearly detrimental to Wikipedia. I will remove my "unsourced" information and spend my time where it is better valued. G. Scott 23NOV10 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottgs (talk • contribs) 22:32, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

User: Spartan

Since I can only reply on my talk page, it's unlikely you'll go back to see it, so I'd just thought I'd let you know I've replied to your decline. 96.50.86.207 (talk) 19:51, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can't really stop now that I'm started, I'm afraid. It's a pretty unjust policy, so I'll just have to exhaust every avenue, talk to every single person I can find. You think I'll get noticed or just ignored? 96.50.86.207 (talk) 20:14, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You may get blocked for avoiding your block by editing anonymously. Your best bet is to wait for another admin to review your request or email unblock-en-l@lists.wikimedia.org. TNXMan 20:18, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

User:OCMuseumofArt is back after block, doing same COI username edits

User talk:OCMuseumofArt is now editing as User:OCart on the same Orange County Museum of Art article. Still the same COI and username issue. Didn't want to bite and block them again on the same day, without asking your opinion as you did not block as spamuser but a softerblock allowing them to change. -- Alexf^(talk) 20:46, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was kind of hoping they would get the idea. I'll leave them a COI-welcome notice on their talk page and see where it goes from there. Thanks for letting me know. TNXMan 20:58, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No prob. I'll leave it in your hands. -- Alexf^(talk) 21:16, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Section headings

Please note the caution at Wikipedia:TPG#New_topics_and_headings_on_talk_pages (particularly the part under "Keep headings neutral") re the naming and criticism of users in section headings, which appear in logged edit summaries. LeadSongDog come howl! 21:21, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Umm, thanks? I'm not sure if this is in response to a specific section somewhere, if it is, I'll be happy to review it. TNXMan 22:51, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Right here, actually. See the section immediately above this, for one instance. While it is your talkpage, it is still a talkpage. 'Nuff said? LeadSongDog come howl! 00:33, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, no. The section to which you linked is specifically for article talk pages. If you scroll down, there is a section specifically for "user" talk pages, and it does not list any restrictions on headers. Furthermore, a neutral header bringing my attention to an administrative action I performed earlier is something I encourage. TNXMan 12:48, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

User:UnbeatableIndia2020

Hi Tnxman... about a month ago, you ran a checkuser on User:Dashing boy31, which resulted in an indefinite block for him and his sockpuppets... Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Dashing boy31/Archive. He now appears to be avoiding the block, editing as User:UnbeatableIndia2020. Is there a prefered course of action in circumstances like this? Cheers, Catfish Jim & the soapdish 10:04, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The best course is to reopen the SPI case. There should be a link to do so from the main SPI page. I'll be able to post some more findings there so we can keep it all in one place. TNXMan 12:54, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thanks... took a while to figure it out (I was looking for a specific 'reopen' button), but it's done now. Cheers Catfish Jim & the soapdish 14:25, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/User_talk:SE962582C ) (Cleaning-Up the Talk Page (Help)) 83.100.154.46 (talk) 14:33, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

I would be very grateful if you, Sir, could at least help in my "cleaning up" of, i.e. that is the removal of my older replies POST the "Block" at, my Talk Page. Got something NEW I would like to say, and to write. Thank you. (I am not sure some others really care, but at least I have tried my bit, and that is all that matters. The Spirit hey?!) 83.100.154.46 (talk) 14:33, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SuperAwesome question

If you wouldn't mind, I'm trying out my bit, and want to make sure I'm following a reasonable process. (I was going to pick on a differnt admin, but as you were involved in this one, it made sense to ocme to you.) I saw User:SuperAwesomeYeah in the Username attention list. I looked enough to see that it refers to the name of a t-shirt store. So a straightforward indefinite block is in order. (I still wish we could find a gentler way to accomplish this, but that's a post for another time and place).

However, I see User:SuperAwesomeYeah/SuperAwesomeYeah, a draft in progress. Spammy as is, but not in mainspace. I urge editors all the time to start drafts in user space - they still have to avoid copyvio and attacks, but they don't have to meet notability and eliminate spam right away, they have until they are ready to move to main space. It isn't in article space, so it isn't a CSD candidate or even an Afd. If it belongs anywhere, it belongs at MfD. Technically, the blocked editor could create an acceptable new name and continue working on this draft. I won't bet a nickel it will ever be cleaned up enough, but I don't think that's for us to say. I generally like to give editors with a user space draft a year with no activity before I would MfD it.

However, it would seem odd to have to wait a year, or whatever interval is usually appropriate in this case. The editor may come back with a new name, and start a new user draft in their new user subpage, whether starting from scratch or copying this material. If that happens, this can go. The editor might continue editing this page in its current location, in which case there will be activity and nothing to do. Or the editor might ask for the current draft to be moved to a new user subpage, but is not likely to know to ask. I'm tempted to post something to their talk page.

Sorry, I'm rambling a bit, but wondering if there is an established procedure in this case. I note the New_admin_school discusses blocking of inappropriate usernames, but offers no guidance regarding userspace drafts. I'm thinking it might be useful to add some advice, but want to know what the standard procedure is.--SPhilbrick T 17:27, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The standard procedure is... not established! I think your idea of posting them a note about the draft and what their next steps would be is a great idea. We may be able to incorporate that into the softerblock message (the one that I used), perhaps as a switch. If the block is set to |draft=yes or somesuch, the block message will include a note about what to do with the draft. TNXMan 17:42, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the prompt response. I'll work up some suggested language for the admin school , and some language which would go with the switch you suggested.--SPhilbrick T 18:02, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A revision of the Admin School curriculum on this subject is a good idea. This is an issue that needs to be standardized, or at least discussed. Maybe you could open a section to discuss at AN? -- Alexf^(talk) 18:55, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can also drop a note at UAA, as {{uw-softerblock}} is most frequently used there. TNXMan 19:05, 24 November 2010 (UTC)</nowiki>[reply]

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 ::Thanks for the prompt response. I'll work up some suggested language for the admin school , and some language which would go with the switch you suggested.--<font style="font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:15px;">[[User:Sphilbrick|<span style="background:#002868;color:#fff;padding:0 4px">SPhilbrick</span>]][[User talk:Sphilbrick|<span style="background:#ADD8E6;padding:0 4px;color:#fff;">T</span>]]</font> 18:02, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
 :::A revision of the Admin School curriculum on this subject is a good idea. This is an issue that needs to be standardized, or at least discussed. Maybe you could open a section to discuss at [[WP:AN|AN]]? -- [[User:Alexf|Alexf]]<sup><i>[[User talk:Alexf|(talk)]]</i></sup> 18:55, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
-::::I can also drop a note at UAA, as {{t1|uw-softerblock}} is most frequently used there. <font color="darkorange">[[User:Tnxman307|TN]]</font><b><font color="midnightblue"><big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big></font></b><font color="red">[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]]</font> 19:05, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
+::::I can also drop a note at UAA, as {{t1|uw-softerblock}} is most frequently used there. <font color="darkorange">[[User:Tnxman307|TN]]</font><b><font color="midnightblue"><big>[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</big></font></b><font color="red">[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]]</font> 19:05, 24 November 2010 (UTC)</nowiki>