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It looks like he has an IP sock going around to all of the article and reinserting the links that he was spreading. Just check out the IP's contributions and you'll see that he's mirroring the edits that you reverted when blocking the account. ThemFromSpace 02:55, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Thank you there, spaceman! Mole whacked. Toddst1 (talk) 03:34, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Also Wikipedia_talk:Spam#How_to_deal_with_spam.3F, I did a range block on the 98.111.... IP's. cheers--Hu12 (talk) 18:35, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Bataan Page

As you probably know, Bataan 09-10 and I have been blocked from editing because him and I were trying to delete the page to prevent vandalism from other accounts. We were deleting sections one at a time so we could leave some of the page up to draw people to our website so we can continue to bring information to the public who might be interested in finding information about our school. I would like to have the page kept up but shortened to only include the starting paragraphs and our schools url address. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Joerecon (talk • contribs) 17:58, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Diabolic rapper

Why is the article for Diabolic (rapper/emcee) is always flagged and removed? Diabolic is an established well known rapper in the underground community of Hip Hop. If Immortal Technique is allowed to have an article, so does Diabolic. The Wiki article had sufficient reliable sources. Please republish the article. This is not a form of blatant advertising for the artists. Many fans do ask about accessing to information about Diabolic and Wikipedia provides the most immediate way to channel information. Thank you. (Tbirrueta (talk) 18:04, 7 December 2009 (UTC))

Here's a clue: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Diabolic (rapper). Toddst1 (talk) 20:48, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

COI

Your sneaky little move did not go unnoticed. I will be setting up a review of your administrator position at the correct venue, as you obviously aren't fit for the duties. - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ ^τ _¢ 19:32, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I welcome an examination of my actions. Toddst1 (talk) 19:58, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Ah. It looks like you're referring to removing your Rollback privileges. Nothing sneaky there. As I stated, you don't know what WP:Vandalism is. I'm sure you're aware that an administrator can grant (or revoke) rollback using their own judgment. Given the edit war - let's focus on System of a Down for the moment - and your lack of understanding of what WP:Vandalism is, that was appropriate. I apologize for having not alerted you to that explicitly. Toddst1 (talk) 20:17, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Thank you. I am aware that perhaps my idea of vandalism is not the same as your interpretation of WP:Vandalism, however, I am happy to admit when I am pushing for a viewpoint, and to admit when I am tackling destructive editing (the latter of which I am doing), which I bunch together as "vandalism". It irks me that rather than dealing with the issue (an ignorant unconstructive IP), we are arguing the technical definition of vandalism. It should not be a challenge to get rid of an editor that is only causing problems, and it shouldn't be a problem even to edit war when you are countering an editor that you even admit is in the wrong (Ed Unitsky). I do know an admin can remove rollback rights, but I was under the impression that it is a COI for an admin to do that to an editor they are in a discussion with. - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ ^τ _¢ 20:31, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents#Admin_Toddst1 a link as promised. - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ ^τ _¢ 21:06, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

FYI. –xeno^talk 21:02, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Professor M A Gosney

The General Medical Council is currently attempting to edit a page that appears to have been deleted from the user. We appreciate that a large block of text was used from another website, yet the webmaster was using it as a model, and inadvertantly clicked 'save' rather than 'preview' when bringing the file in. The reason the page may have flagged as having large blocks from another site is because of a substantial list of papers and research material on the page, which must remain in the same format when placed on any page. Thus, it may appear to be a copy of text yet all it is is an identical list from another site; there is no other way of writing the text. If the page could be returned in its state, and advice given regarding the aforementioned, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Generalmedicalcouncil (talk • contribs) 01:47, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

If you are a General Medical Council, you'll know a bit more about IP Law and know exactly why I won't restore it. If not, then see your talk page. Toddst1 (talk) 02:06, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

I don't quite understand how this is classified as IP law; all medical texts must be written in an identical format. Thus, anywhere where a book list of a council, body, or doctor is placed, it will be the same. Thus, we don't see how it can be written any other way. There is no need for you to be rude in your text; we respect why you've done it, but would like you to give us some advice on how we can get around an issue which we see as outside of our control. Then, if we can perhaps format the text in another way, it will not violate your "IP law"

Many thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Generalmedicalcouncil (talk • contribs) 14:40, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Sorry if I came across as rude. We get a lot of phonies here.

We need you to verify with the Wikimedia Foundation that you are the real copyright holder and understand the legal implications of putting your copyrighted work on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation has established specific licensing guidelines that we need to follow.

If you still wish to grant Wikipedia the rights to this material, follow the instructions here. It has all the info you need. Be sure you understand the rights to the text that you will be giving up. Then, you'll be granted what's called "an OTRS ticket" that shows Wikipedia has been granted the rights to the text and then you can post the material verbatim (provided the subject meets the other qualifications for articles on Wikipedia such as notability).

We don't accept copyrighted work outside of that process in order to protect the holders of copyright, both from others posting their words on Wikipedia, and from unknowingly signing away their rights.

I hope you understand that refusing all copyrighted work until we have real evidence that it's been released into the GDFL is the best way to make sure we aren't violating anyone's rights.

Either way, please do not recreate this page with that material until this issue is resolved.

I hope this helps. Toddst1 (talk) 16:25, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for helping, and thank you for apologising if you appeared rude (which, to us, you did a little). Essentially, the issue here is not the main body of text, but just one area we want to put at the bottom of this person's page, which states that she has contributed to a certain list of books, papers, articles, etc. Now, unfortunately the website that we got the original list from in the first place put the list on its page before we did! Thus, there were two things we could have done; firstly, we could have typed out each material contribution by this individual on the page, or secondly we could have copied it from a second source, saving us hours in doing so. We did the latter, and it has been flagged as copied from another source, but our problem is that even if we re-type the information by hand from a hand-written list (which we could make in a few hours) it will still be written in the EXACT same format as it would be were we to copy it from the website, because that is the format with which we are ultimately forced to write the information. Sorry if I'm not too good at explaining, but that is essentially the issue. I don't see how it is copyrighted information, when essentially it is a list of books, papers, etc.

To look at it another way, assume that I said 'Toddst1, tell me your ten favourite books, in a format such as (for example): author surname, author first name, book name, publishing house, publishing date, ISBN'

You would give me a list of ten books, and then I would think, 'well, I rather like his choice of books, I think I'll put them on my blog/webpage/wiki page, etc'. I would be entitled to copy your list onto my page if I so wished; after all, the works are not yours, it is merely you who has assembled the list.

Does it make sense now? I'm sorry if I come across a little confusing! But it is rather tricky to try and explain what I mean. If you look at the information above, I don't see how it is copyright infringement in any way? Thanks in advance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Generalmedicalcouncil (talk • contribs) 16:45, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

I think so. We're just volunteers here and have some pretty specific policies we're supposed to follow. I'm sure there are several dozen other admins who would and will come to the same conclusion as I did. That being said, if you explain this to the OTRS people (who actually have paid legal council at their disposal), I'm sure the could sort it out. We mortal admins are not equipped to deal with these levels of nuance. You can point them to this discussion if it would be helpful. Best regards, Toddst1 (talk) 16:51, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for your kudos! It's always nice to log on and see something like that, as opposed to a random editor lambasting me for deleting his article about that new religion he and his three friends made up last weekend....GJC 19:58, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Rob Levin

The info I removed from his talk page was comprised of nothing but condolences and one of the rules of discussion pages is that they are not to be used as a forum to express condolences, etc. for the subject of the discussion page. PCE (talk) 23:19, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

150.135.161.148

Since 150.135.161.148 is presently Personperson1234567, who is indefinitely blocked, I don't believe that the block notice at User talk:150.135.161.148 should declare “You have been temporarily blocked from editing for block evasion. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make constructive contributions.” He or she is welcome to make contributions only upon the lifting of the indefinite block.

I do acknowledge that the block applied to the IP number should not be indefinite, as it may be reässigned or otherwise become available to some innocent editor. —SlamDiego_←T 01:57, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

Sure. Toddst1 (talk) 02:57, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

Re: User:Christodoulidesd

I noticed that you blocked this user as a sockpuppet due to the report left on WP:ANI by User:OutlawSpark. I'm not so sure that Christodoulidesd is a sockpuppet of User:Moviescore. The Moviescore account has been around since 2006. While their interests cross paths since MovieScore Media links to International Film Music Critics Association, I'm not so sure that they are sockpuppets. Moviescore is user name issue, though the account is relatively dormant. I'm actually more suspicious about the OutlawSpark account than either Christodoulidesd or Moviescore. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 03:24, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

I'm not sure whose sock it is, but it's a sock of someone. People don't start with their first dozen edits on AFd if they're not socks. I'll take a look at OutlawSpark (talk · contribs)Toddst1 (talk) 04:09, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

I still don't think so. I think this is a case of some off-wiki thing driving people to an AfD (meatpuppetry, not sockpuppetry). New editors show up on AfD all of the time. And Christodoulidesd is the same name as one of the members of the International Film Music Critics Association. My guess is that somebody pointed it out to him and he arrived in a huff (subsequently toned down at my request). Now OutlawSpark, on the other hand has all of the hallmarks of somebody's sockpuppet: first few edits on WP:ANI with a wild claim, SPI filing, WP:VP activity. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:06, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

It's not a sock. These people are both members of the International Film Music Critics Association, but if you check your ip logs, Moviescore is in Sweden and Christodoulidesd is in Greece. Both these people are prominent members of the online film music journalism community, and have been so for many, many years. I will personally vouch 100% for both these individials, and stake my entire Wikipedia reputation (which, if you check my user page and history is not insignificant) on the fact that these people are two different people. I know them personally. FYI, I asked some of my fellow IFMCA members to join the discussion, to help me find some reliable sources that would make a persuasive case for keeping the articles. I was making a concious effort to be mindful of WP:COI and contribute to the discussion in a non-emotional manner, but unfortunately Christodoulidesd got a little 'heated'. I apologize for that. But he's 100% NOT a sock, and I would be grayeful if you could un-ban him. --JonBroxton (talk) 17:49, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Ok, that would make them WP:Meatpuppets. Toddst1 (talk) 18:15, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

I admit I completely forgot about that policy, and would not have asked for help had I rembmered it. I apologize for that. However, I absolutely assure you it was done in WP:GOODFAITH to help me find some additional sources, and not to sway the argument by padding 'votes'. --JonBroxton (talk) 18:24, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Sorry

I'm sorry. I'll try to do better.

User:Waltermelon —Preceding undated comment added 03:06, 13 December 2009 (UTC).

User:Brianwazere

Just come across this guy; do you think it was a little excessive to block after two reverts and then extend to five days for some relatively mild incivility? I would ask that you consider shortening the block. Stifle (talk) 18:15, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

I'm not sure how you get two: [1],[2],[3],[4]. I got a lovely email in addition to the talk page rant which included a threat. That was the reason I extended the block and removed talk and email privileges. Toddst1 (talk) 18:24, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Just to be sure, I've raised it here on ANI. Cheers. Toddst1 (talk) 18:35, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Never mind, I've no idea how I managed to find only two. It might be worth cutting a day or two off it, perhaps, but I'll leave that up to you. Stifle (talk) 20:11, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Block evasion

I noticed you blocked 99.144.192.74 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) for 1 month for block evasion. The original IP used by this editor, which is currently blocked for 24 hours, is 99.151.166.95 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). Do you suppose you could lengthen the block on that IP to match? The editor has been nothing but disruptive and unresponsive throughout and this post indicates that he has no intention of following community standards. -- ChrisO (talk) 09:02, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

The 99.151.xxx IP caught my eye as I was reading the noticeboards. You may wish to review Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Troubles/Archive. The ISP, geolocation and disruptive editing style all appear to be similar. If it is the same editor, then you are in for prolonged frustrating battles to which there is no easy blocking solution. Regards, Xenophrenic (talk) 19:58, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

Good to know. Toddst1 (talk) 20:02, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

New Paulmch sock

I see that ten days a year ago you blocked Paulmch (talk · contribs), and since then we've had Paulmchisback (talk · contribs). There has now appeared Paulmchisbackagain (talk · contribs). I have blocked indef and put {{sockpuppet|Paulmch|blocked}} on his user page - do I need to do anything else? Is there any point opening an SPI case for such a quacking case? Regards, JohnCD (talk) 18:55, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

Ordinarily, you would file a Wp:SPI but it looks like John was on top of it already. Toddst1 (talk) 19:48, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

Hounding?

Toddst1, may I ask you why you think I'm hounding him? Because I made one edit to one page that I noticed in his edit history? The other three on which we have engaged in the last few days are all related to each other and I got the first in a manner wholly unrelated to Cirt -- New England Institute of Religious Research. The other two pages are linked to that one ... or I should say the one directly Twisted Scriptures and the third Midwest Review of Books linked to that page. He followed me to this third page and the the RS/N. Of course I think nothing of that since its all part of a related dispute stemming from the first page. But then again I'm no accusing him of stalking me either. Have you reviewed the entire situation carefully? I'm just wondering. I don't want to hound anyone, and this is all in my general area of interest to begin with. Thanks.PelleSmith (talk) 23:49, 14 December 2009 (UTC)