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Blocking of 8-f4t-r4t-8

I noticed that you recently blocked them and protected the page he vandalized, but you forgot to enter the current status of the case at WP:AN3. Thanks for your help! BoxOfChickens (talk · contribs · CSD/ProD log) 21:30, 5 January 2016 (UTC)

ArmyMedicine account

Just curious why you blocked the ArmyMedicine account. WiiWillieWiki 02:51, 9 January 2016 (UTC)

The name reads like a role or group, not an individual. It violates Wikipedia:Username policy. The block was simple and a notice was left ont he user's talk page on why, and what to do about it. They have not responded. -- Alexf^(talk) 11:27, 9 January 2016 (UTC)

Chris Stark

I accidentally protected seconds after you. Feel free to reset to your length if you feel a week is inappropriate. BethNaught (talk) 15:44, 12 January 2016 (UTC)

Nah. Leave it. Concerted attack will resume after anyways. Page watchlisted. We'll see. -- ~~

help please

good evening,

i was browsing the internet and i was curious and googled my name, however i sort of freaked out seeing there is a page with my name and some information about me on wikipedia. it does however say it has been deleted and will not be published which i can assure you i am quite happy about it. but i can still see it, and it freaks me out a little. here is the full url, is there a way to fully delete this page and link so no one ever including myself will be able to see it and read it?

http://wpedia.goo.ne.jp/enwiki/Wikipedia_talk%3AArticles_for_creation%2FRita_Moussa

thank you.

rita moussa.

The linkage you posted above is hosted on another website, there is no way for Wikipedia to delete content on another website. *If* there are some privacy issues you're concerned about please read Wikipedia:Contact us - Subjects & consider emailing the Wikimedia volunteers at info-en-q@wikimedia.org explaining your concerns and that you'd like to request deletion or whatever. 98.169.248.10 (talk) 22:39, 13 January 2016 (UTC)

That is a website in Japan. You should contact them. Wikipedia has no control over it. -- Alexf^(talk) 01:43, 14 January 2016 (UTC)

The Ambassadorz

Hi, you recently deleted this page The_Ambassadorz. The new page I created is missing a letter The Ambassdorz and I would like to recreate the original page. The system said to contact you first. What is the best way to move the new, properly-sourced information to the old article page and delete the newer page while adhering to Wikipedia guidelines? Mrenytfall (talk) 04:05, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

I renamed (moved) to the correct title. Issue still persists the article does not assert notability under WP:MUSIC. Please that page in detail to see what is required. I marked the page for deletion. Please add proper reliable sources as soon as you can. -- Alexf^(talk) 11:28, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

Re: The Ambassadorz being considered for deletion...

Re: The Ambassadorz - I am still not sure how I can find better sources for referencing music producers than album liner notes and discographies. I added references to other pages which have them listed as producers or contributors on all works listed. These sources are the main informational pieces that catalog a music producer's work. Producers don't always do interviews, so finding news outlets to source can be difficult. I feel these producers are as notable as any other producer listed next to them in the albums listed and I would really like the decision to delete them to be reconsidered. Thank you. Mrenytfall (talk) 00:11, 25 January 2016 (UTC)

This is the wrong place to comment on this. As you forced the article to go to AfD, that is now the place to make your case heard. I pointed you earlier to the reliable sources explanation, and to the requirements for music-related notability. These pages tell you most of what you need to know. If you cannot find reliable sources (the pages I pointed you to explain all of this very clearly), maybe then this is not the time to write an article on them. There is no obligation to be in Wikipedia. This is an encyclopedia that only has notable subjects. If they are not notable, then try another venue, not here. When, and if, in the future, there are major publications that write about them, or they win a Grammy or similar, then you can try again. -- Alexf^(talk) 01:40, 25 January 2016 (UTC)

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Possible username vio

Might this qualify as a username violation, or no? If not, then sorry for bothering you. Thanks, GAB^Hello! 16:43, 28 January 2016 (UTC)

Borderline. I am more concerned with his edits than the name. You may want to make a comment at ANI if you have an issue with the name, or just put it in UAA. -- Alexf^(talk) 17:02, 28 January 2016 (UTC)

I recall some vandalism today from another user with a strikingly similar name, but not the same name. See User talk:Bill the Cosby. —BarrelProof (talk) 01:20, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

I added both names to UAA, as suggested. —BarrelProof (talk) 01:41, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

Notice of Conflict of interest noticeboard discussion

This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Conflict of interest/Noticeboard regarding a possible conflict of interest incident in which you may be involved. The discussion does not suggest that you engaged in COI editing, but it discusses an incident in which you were involved, so your name came up. Thank you. —BarrelProof (talk) 01:22, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

Suitdummy block

Hi there, I see you blocked Suitdummy. Could you revert the block on the basis that it's not a spammy promotional account, rather someone acting in good faith, trying to add sources (even if they are themselves?). --Hawks Discuss ^edits 22:07, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

@Hawkseraph: Sorry but no. The block is soft. They can easily open a new account that follows the rules. If they want to request an unblock to change the name, or contest it, they can do so in their talk page. Clear instructions on how to do that were left there for that purpose. -- Alexf^(talk) 22:53, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

Astrowimp

You recently gave this user a username indefblock, with a message indicating that his edit (there is only one) was promotional. The edit was an image of Messier 31, which is a distant galaxy with the name as he correctly stated. I do not see any promotional edits, the name is not as far as I can see promotional, and his edit is valid. Am I missing something? --Anthony Bradbury^"talk" 21:49, 3 February 2016 (UTC)

OK, I have now found his blog. It is informational, but does not seem to have any financial component; I guess it could be called promotional. He has requested unblock for username change; to save argument as to whether his name is or is not promotional, I am happy to unblock on this basis. Are you OK with this. --Anthony Bradbury^"talk" 21:55, 3 February 2016 (UTC)

@Anthony Bradbury: Ok - go ahead. Website and blog matched the name of the organization. Non-profit, benign it may be, but still in violation of the username rules, and not a reliable source to place here. -- Alexf^(talk) 14:10, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

OK. To be fair, and to perhaps be flogging a dead horse, it was a username, not a source as such. I will unblock. --Anthony Bradbury^"talk" 21:08, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

User:HORIBA Medical

Quick question. I just stumbled upon this User and the named article. As a general rule of thumb in these situations, is it advisable to go back into the article and remove the offending edits? Maybe "offending" is a bit strong, but those that violate COI restrictions? I want to learn how to deal with these type of situations. Thanks! Buster Seven Talk 15:33, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

@Buster7: Generally it is ok. In this case the whole article is suspect. I have it marked to revisit when I have time later this morning (I'm at work). a) it is already stated to merge with the company's main article Horiba. b) I strongly suspect the wording used in this one is a copyvio. That's what I was planning to search on later, then tag it for CSD as such if warranted. You can do that search if you want. Appreciated. -- Alexf^(talk) 15:37, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

@Alexf: I'm at work too---break. Rather than mess it up, I'll look over your shoulder and watch what you do. I assume by search you mean search on Google for plagerism? Later..... Buster Seven Talk 15:42, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

@Buster7: May not have the time. It is as easy as checking Google and doing some reading. If you see the text is very closely matching existing published text, and the website contains a conflicting license (e.g. copyright instead of CC-by-SA or PD -- or course it would be very rare to find a page with a suitable license for us), then tag it with a reference to the URL. -- Alexf^(talk) 16:00, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

What about this page? It's clearly inspired, not sure if it's close enough to count as copyvio, though - specifically the HORIBA Medical Products section. --Hawks Discuss ^edits 17:00, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

Will check later tonight. Buster Seven Talk 17:31, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

Block

Hello Alexf, I saw you blocked [1] (as he should be) but if I may be so impertinent, is three days not a bit short-ish for someone who makes this kind of personal attacks [2]? I realise it is an IP, may be someone else tomorrow. Horseless Headman (talk) 17:00, 12 February 2016 (UTC).

It's an IP. User is anonymous. I can't be sure the next user of this IP will be the same person. The general rule in this case is to put a short block (usually 24/31 hours). Due to the issue you mention, I made it longer. It is still the first block they have had. Let's wait and see. If they come back to the same, they will get a longer one. Any admin will do that after considering the situation. -- Alexf^(talk) 17:04, 12 February 2016 (UTC)

Ah yes, I recall reading about "escalating blocks" somewhere, depending on the situation etc. Yes, 3 days is already more than the shorter ones, indeed. It were easier if every IP was a static IP, but it is what it is. Cheers, Horseless Headman (talk) 17:28, 12 February 2016 (UTC).

A barnstar for you!

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Blocking vandals on the right time. MeAsAPerson (talk) 17:58, 12 February 2016 (UTC)

recent block

I saw you blocked Pooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop (talk · contribs)

I have no problem with that; but noticed in the logs for that user, that their sole activities have been to create two other user accounts. Any idea what's going on here? --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 20:52, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

Hadn't seen that. All blocked. Thanks -- Alexf^(talk) 20:54, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

Names

Hello Alexf, as you are regularly active at UAA and are a native English speaker, I wanted to ask if this [3] (new) name is "blatant" enough for UAA? I get confused sometimes how "bad" in english "butt" really is (okay, in this case the "sexy" likely does not help name creator :-). Should any name with "Butt" in it principally be reported (at least, if it seems to imply a bottom, indeed, not if it might be a string in a real name, or Butterfly etc.)? Thanks, Horseless Headman (talk) 14:56, 17 February 2016 (UTC).

Saw it earlier. I am not sure it is a serious vio and needs action. I would look at their edits (no issues when I looked earlier) and see what other admins think. Note: I am not an English "native speaker". In fact it is my second language but I have been in the USA for 35 years, so yes, I do speak (with an accent) but my grammar is good enough. -- Alexf^(talk) 14:59, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Vale :-) Okay, so far no edits, and afaik it is maybe just so-so qua "blatantness". I will wait a day or so to see if it edits at all. Ah, sorry, I thought you were a native EN speaker as you listed EN on top of your languages in the infobox. Well, 35 years will do :-) Horseless Headman (talk) 15:51, 17 February 2016 (UTC). PS "6. Please do not write fake haiku or any haiku." People do/did that? I tried it once, it is awfully difficult anyways, I was hardly able to transmit my original thoughts because the form of it is more important. It should be forbidden as a way to discuss issues at/about WP itself :-) Horseless Headman (talk) 15:51, 17 February 2016 (UTC).

Haiku? For some reason they did often. I guess they found it funny. Many were awful. Got tired of it. That was long ago. -- Alexf^(talk) 15:55, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

BirminghamAFA

Hi Alexf, I apologize for not notifying you beforehand, but I unblocked BirminghamAFA after they agreed to change their username. It seemed like an uncontroversial unblock to me, since the notability of the organization seems to be already established. Cheers, OhNoitsJamie ^Talk 17:24, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

No issues. -- Alexf^(talk) 17:26, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Hello

I was not vandalizing when I edited the John Robinson article. By the way, I am User:Hephaestos who used to edit here. I changed my username because I lost the password to my Hephaestos username. John Gump Robinson (talk) 17:36, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

I would say this edit shows you were. -- Alexf^(talk) 21:27, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Fisicamartin

Any objection to me unblocking Fisicamartin? The user has explicitly agreed to not post links to his blog. 05:44, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

@Ohnoitsjamie: Ok as long as it is within the rules (i.e. no spamming his blog or webstite). -- Alexf^(talk) 11:18, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

See also Bus automatic door system

Also by a promotional user you have blocked. I have nomed for speedy delete. Eno Lirpa (talk) 12:46, 23 February 2016 (UTC)

By the time I logged in, it had already been deleted. No need to tell us about this type of thing. Tagging for CSD makes it visible to Admins to consider, and delete if warranted. -- Alexf^(talk) 13:39, 23 February 2016 (UTC)

Unblock my friend

Please unblock me and my friend ryry108 we didn't do anything and if we did we'll stop — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenender24 (talk • contribs) 18:14, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

No. Vandalism is not acceptable. Your edits are getting to be borderline, his warranted blocking the account from editing. A notice was put in your user talk page. If you are not here to contribute, your account will be blocked. This is not your playground. -- Alexf^(talk) 18:24, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

He wasn't doing anything his little brother Robbie was messing around on his computer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenender24 (talk • contribs) 16:20, 25 February 2016 (UTC) I cant believe my friend is getting blamed for this — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenender24 (talk • contribs) 16:23, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick blocks

Good to see that done so fast. Was the text I put on their pages OK? I have some saved texts covering these topics stored in a text file and feel it helps so the user gets a bit of explanation, possibly with a bit of time to read it before the block notice comes through. Blythwood (talk) 13:18, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Which one? You should include a link to it, as these are done dozens of time a day unfortunately. They never stop reading, understanding, and following policy. -- Alexf^(talk) 13:26, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Sorry, here and here. No major problem, I just want to check I'm doing the right thing. Blythwood (talk) 13:29, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

I see. The wording seems alright, but note that it refers to conflicts of interest. They are blocked for violation of the [WP:USERNAME|username policy]], as gthe names used are the names of their companies. -- Alexf^(talk) 14:54, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Help my friend Ryry108 was banned for no reason. I just hope you understand that he didint do anything — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenender24 (talk • contribs) 16:18, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

Im sick of this

Please stop my friend wasnt doing anything so unblock him and I bet that your just gonna block me right?