User talk:Zzuuzz/Archive 43

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Requesting to continue using IP of Brooklyn Library

Happy New Year Zzuuzz, I believe it was you who initially granted permission for me to use the blocked IP address of the Brooklyn Public Library system (which is 208.87.232.0/21 (talk · contribs · WHOIS)). May I continue in 2023? I think it expired in November 2022. Trillfendi (talk) 20:00, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

Hello again Trillfendi. So I have a bit of a question. This seems to be quite a popular library, and there's been more than one user blocked for using multiple accounts whilst using it, which makes it a bit tricky to analyse. I noticed that there seems to be one other registered account in particular with timings and interests relatively similar to your own, for example sometimes editing the same pages around the same time, though not particularly in a way that I've seen which would violate policy. I wonder if this is something a) you know about b) may be interested in acknowledging, and c) whether you've seen WP:SHARE. There's no right or wrong answer and none is required, but I have to ask, and the answer may be helpful. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 22:03, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

Well that is certainly surreal and the first I’m hearing of this. This is my only account, I’m the only user; I don’t know anyone else in real life who edits Wikipedia and I make no point to tell people in real life that I edit for privacy reasons. So I can say under oath per se that I do not participate in sockpuppetry in any way or share accounts with anyone. I don’t know exactly how IPs work but sometimes I’m using the library Wi-Fi to edit on my own iPhone and use both Safari and Chrome (primarily Safari) and my celular data. As for the library itself, I would say it’s definitely popular it serves a population of over 2.5 million residents but outside of that aspect these are just average libraries scattered through the borough. We don’t have a gigantic central one like in Manhattan. Trillfendi (talk) 02:13, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. Surreal stuff sometimes happens, but that's for me to worry about. The block on this range currently expires in about 196 days. You now have block exemption covering the remainder of the block. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 06:27, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

LTA

I'd recommend temporarily semi-protecting all of the pages being hit by that LTA since they'll keep coming back for who knows how long. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 20:26, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

DeepNikita, 13 January

Hi, Zzuuzz. Just noting that I've carried out a long hard-block of 184.183.29.78 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log)), in line with your previous block of that IP. Please adjust with regards to collateral etc if necessary. Thanks, Sdrqaz (talk) 03:05, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, both look good. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 08:59, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

Suspicious user sandbox

Would you have a look at User:Test32768/sandbox and see if it's U5/G3 (Webhost violation/hoax)? It initially reads as a page deleted banner, but if you click on it, it claims to be an "admin user/pw entry form". Adding to the oddness is that the "date/time deleted" link goes to a Wikia page, NOT a Wikipedia delete log page, and the user it claims deleted this page (Enigma) is a Wikipedia editor, but they have NEVER edited on the English Wikipedia or this page, and has not edited since 2020, despite this "delete" being in 2022.

If you'd rather I submit this through a CSD form instead, I'd be happy to, I just didn't want to tip off the user. This sandbox is the user Test32768's only edits. Zinnober9 (talk) 22:39, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

It does appear to be someone testing some styling. In the latest revisions unusual and slightly suspicious yes, but the forms do not allow entry, and the logs are probably made up (at least judging by the log number(s)). It doesn't ring any bells for me. Opinions probably vary about where testing becomes too much, but it's not a forbidden activity. I note that previous versions look legit, so the SOP if it 'offends' would be to revert (though I'm not particularly recommending that). -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 22:54, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

Ok. Thank you for the insight. I'd found it due to the divspan flip errors on the page (usually none exist on all of En Wikipedia), but the more I looked at this page, the odder it felt to me, so I backed away. Good to know it doesn't function/allow form entry. It doesn't offend me enough to revert, so I won't attempt that. Thank you, hope you are having a great new year, Zinnober9 (talk) 23:12, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

User IP Address block

Hi zzuuzz, I hope all is well? Please help provide block exemption for Ataavi. Kinvidia (talk) 11:45, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

Incoherent nonsense

This is exactly why banning an entire range because of ONE person is extremely stupid. I didn't choose it @Zzuuzz:, therefor real users will be hurt. You cannot stop me no matter how hard you try. Rangeban whatever third world country this IP is from, I bet that will definitely improve Wikipedia. 46.114.202.114 (talk) 00:41, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

That's really incoherent nonsense. You should see a shrink. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 00:45, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

"Cider Drinker" listed at Redirects for discussion

An editor has identified a potential problem with the redirect Cider Drinker and has thus listed it for discussion. This discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 January 31 § Cider Drinker until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. TartarTorte 17:17, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Vandal sock?

Do you think that Chat2023 and NVCStudent2021 are the same person?--Bbb23 (talk) 14:43, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Or User:PisonPeak as I will now refer to them. I see where you're coming from, but I'm going to have to go with a solid no. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 14:56, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:29, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

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For protecting those user talk pages, which have unfortunately become disruption targets as of late, just as I was about to head to WP:RFPP to request protection. Thank you! JeffSpaceman (talk) 21:28, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

IP Block Exemption

Hi Zzuuzz I hope you are doing great? Could you please help me provide block exemptions for the following names;

• Acquah Emmanuel (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Alex Andoh (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Mary Ayirebi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Benjamin Afful (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ruth Forson (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ruby Kodie (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ruth Otabil Ekua (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Richmond Yorke (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Kingsbertha Midodzi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Helen Akotua (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Loretta Owosua (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Andy Kwenortey Tetteh (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Errina Obeng Yeboah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Princess Essien (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Gertrude Ofori-Attah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Jennipinto76 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Loretta Owusua (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

I will be very happy if this could be done as soon as possible. As I have a workshop with the group on Friday (tomorrow). I apologise for my timing.

Thank you for your usual cooperation. Kinvidia (talk) 00:37, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

Hi Kinvidia. Assuming we're in similar time zones, this will be done later today. Just be sure that they all have an account somewhere. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 09:16, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

Oops that might be a bit of a problem Zzuuzz as the workshop starts at 10gmt Kinvidia (talk) 09:35, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

By my calculations, either 10gmt is before Friday, or it's after today. Either way, no problem, I'll expedite this to 'in a few hours'. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 09:55, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

10gmt today, now :). Kinvidia (talk) 10:04, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

So when you say "Friday (tomorrow)", what you really mean is "Thursday (today)".  Done -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 10:12, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

Yes please, my bad Zzuuzz, I got it mixed up. I meant today Thursday. Kinvidia (talk) 10:15, 9 February 2023 (UTC)

IP Block Exemption II

Thank you so much Zzuuzz for your swift response in coming to my aid. I apologise for my timing once again and promise to do better. Please find below a list of editors of who have their IP addresses blocked.

• Shishitima (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Anitagokah23 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Wikibaba76 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Jacqueline Agyei (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Tsamenyie (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Elvis Tsamenyi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• PercyMiky (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Akosua19 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Amasika 61 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Bosiako 1772 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Acquah210 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Rutheye (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Boafor Ackah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

Please help provide exemptions for them when you can. Thank you for your usual support.Kinvidia (talk) 16:49, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

 Done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 23:21, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

CU?

That must be a sock. Doug Weller talk 11:22, 21 February 2023 (UTC)

Ah, Defeedme, Wes sideman’s harasser. Obvious but maybe a CU would turn up something? Doug Weller talk 11:24, 21 February 2023 (UTC)

FYI

Simone Jewels has already been recreated. Fast work! I've deleted it and blocked the UPE sock. Bishonen | tålk 09:54, 27 February 2023 (UTC).

Thanks. Plop goes another handful of accounts. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 11:02, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

[Montgomery Burns voice:] Eggzellent. Bishonen | tålk 21:43, 27 February 2023 (UTC).

IP Block Exemption

Dear zzuuzz, I Trust you are well. Please can you give IP Block exempt rights to Israel Damien? He is a trusted user of the community. Also, thank you so much for all you are doing to support trusted users in our community. We really appreciate it -- Robertjamal12 ~🔔 08:35, 3 March 2023 (UTC)

Done, no problem. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 09:39, 3 March 2023 (UTC)

Weird edits

I am seeing more and more edits like the ones by the following users:

• ThatUglyHatsuneMiku (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• PeugeotSUV1989 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

Pure garbage, and entirely meaningless. Usually I feel that vandals have some sort of motivation, even if it's only to disrupt, but these edits are incomprehensibly pointless. What do you think, has ChatGPT joined us? Best,  Mr.choppers | ✎  02:56, 6 March 2023 (UTC)

I believe the current name for this is User:AudiGuy-1204, though I'm sure that's not a first and I've seen others. I don't think they've devolved into AI just yet. Here's some others: this, this, and this. Both CHR52 and 789XYG seem to be an interesting subset of everything I've seen related so far, technically speaking, and I don't have a good theory about that at this time. To me, it looks like your typical obsessive problem child with nothing better to do trying to receive recognition in their otherwise empty life. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 07:54, 6 March 2023 (UTC)

can you please delete this edit summary?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nordic_Resistance_Movement&oldid=1132148260

am really not comfortable having a declaration "yes WP:NONAZIS but this section" in the edit history, or atleast remove the "yes WP:NONAZIS but this section" part, thanks Gooduserdude (talk) 12:46, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi Gooduserdude. We can only delete a whole edit summary, or not delete it. This seems to fall outside the scope of the revision deletion policy. I mean not everything fits into the policy, and we can bend the rules sometimes, but I'm not really seeing any need for it. You could try to elaborate or ask someone else, but you might get the same answer. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 15:31, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

ok can you please delete the whole edit summary then Gooduserdude (talk) 15:35, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

Please read the rest of my response. The key question: why? -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 15:37, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK

Are you aware that Shim119 has requested that you be globally locked on Meta? Apparently, you blocked their IP and therefore your account must be compromised.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:48, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

Yes, thank you. This is, shall we say, an active topic of interest. Have a look at Sunday212 on meta. And of course I'm not compromised. Nope nothing unusual going on, business as usual it seems :) -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 16:59, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

I didn't think you were compromised and figured you probably knew as well, but just in case you didn't... I do think you're more willing to compromise generally than I am, though. :p Is there a relationship between Shim119 and Sunday112 (usernames are similar)? I mean, it's not really all that important to me, but now that I've gone this far, I'm mildly curious as to what's going on.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:08, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

I appreciate the notification. The chips will probably fall somewhere at some point. Is there a relationship is a complicated question that I am both meditating on and seeking advice about. In one sense the answer is yes. Could they in fact be the same person? I mean I get trolled a fair bit, but two glock requests in two days? Watch that space, I guess. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 17:25, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

I honestly believe that you aren't compromised, either. MarioJump83 (talk) 14:03, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Notifying you as a courtesy of the ArbCom case they have now filed against you. --⛵ WaltClipper -(talk) 19:16, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Zzuuzz blocked Shim119's IP address: Arbitration request declined

Hello Zzuuzz, as you may have expected, the request has been declined; see [1] for details. Best regards, ~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:35, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Extend protection for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Please extend the protection of the article page about "2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup" from vandalism edit attacks by anonymous users until next month (2 May 2023). Thank you!
- Wardi 96 (talk) 01:21, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Hello. The article is protected until just after the scheduled draw, by which time we will have ample facts and reliable sources about the thing that got the article protected in the first place. If users can't operate with those facts in a responsible manner then the protection will be extended at that time. In other words, not yet. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 10:18, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protecting Template:Volcanoes of Oregon?

Hi, zzuuzz. I'm wondering why you semi-protected Template:Volcanoes of Oregon for a week? It only has 55 transclusions and has no recent edits (let alone recent vandalism). — hike395 (talk) 23:33, 30 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi hike395. This template is transcluded on a featured article which will be on the main page (TFA) within the next week or so, and it was basically the only unprotected template on the article. The protection is timed with this in mind. There's a template vandal in town. I'm not sure how much extra detail you need, but hopefully that explains the gist of it. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 07:23, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks! That's helpful! — hike395 (talk) 11:02, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry

Hi! It seems like User:Vandman59 continues to create new accounts to vandalize Wikipedia, including User:Vandman60, which you recently blocked. Is there any ways to stop this user from continuing doing this? I read Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry carefully again, and we can only block this user indefinitely from editing. The person who loves reading (talk) 00:50, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Hello. Yes we can keep on blocking and reverting them, which is what we with a lot of vandals. It's kinda like watching someone bash their head against a brick wall until they pass out, which can sometimes be quite amusing. Maybe at some point a checkuser will block their IP addresses from creating accounts. It's difficult to be precise about if, when, or how either might happen. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 00:59, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

After doing a quick research (and viewing the tags, which just happened to appear now), they're socks of Vandman1, and holy, there's a lot of them, and they're just going up in the numerical order. Thanks for the quick blocking and tagging! Now, where's order #63 for Vandman at the WikiSockCafeteria? Tails Wx 01:49, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Are you around?

Doug Weller talk 08:26, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

Emailed you. Doug Weller talk 08:30, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Thanks for keeping this LTA at bay !! Philipnelson99 (talk) 22:15, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

• I came here to give you a barnstar for the same reason! Magnolia677 (talk) 22:22, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, teamwork! -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 22:26, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

are they gone?? I had to step away from the desk! Philipnelson99 (talk) 22:33, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

Thank you!

Hello, Zzuuzz,

Thanks so much for imposing a range block on our vandal from Bhubaneshwar who writes so many offensive and violent messages on BLP articles. That should cut down on the revision deletions for a while. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 21:53, 8 April 2023 (UTC)

No problem. There's probably a few more blockable ranges out there if history is anything to go by, but this one should certainly help slow it down a bit. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 08:56, 9 April 2023 (UTC)

User:2600:1015:B043:6EE9:0:0:0:0/64

They are back again, under Special:Contributions/2600:1015:B06D:D370:743F:F7D4:4369:C3D3. Can you calculate the range and block them again? — AP 499D25 (talk) 03:01, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for blocking Exeter caravan

They definitely should be blocked for disruptive edits, so thanks for that. Historyday01 (talk) 17:09, 17 April 2023 (UTC)

IP Block Exemption

Dear zzuuzz, I Trust you are well. Please kindly grant IP Block exempt rights for the following editors

• Daniella Damptey (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Opoku Daniel Nana Kwame (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Elvis Appiah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Legit talk 1 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Asamoah Daniel Kwame Oware (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Elvis Tsamenyi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Tifafa (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Mbaidoo (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Brenac40 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• The kirk right (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Rsaawah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Benjie mina (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• NanaKojo16 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Manhyia (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Alhassan Sumaila1 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Nyarko Nicholas Oduro (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• AG SOLO (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Nicole Gyebi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ebaah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Opoku Akaadom Sympathy (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

Thank you -- Robertjamal12 ~🔔 08:13, 18 April 2023 (UTC)

 Done thanks. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 12:48, 18 April 2023 (UTC)

Dear @zzuuzz. Thank yu for your continued support and guidance. ease kindly grant IP Block exempt rights for the these editors. @Siagoddess and @lilparpy Thank you --Robertjamal12 ~🔔 10:40, 25 April 2023 (UTC)

Done, but let me append something. The vibe given out by Siagoddess is not a great one - writing biographies about 'entrepreneurs', 'creatives', 'influencers' and other promotional people, uploading their publicity photos which just happen to be their own work, etc. I'll grant IPBE as this is a collateral situation, but this IPBE should in no way deter anyone applying a block on their account. And I wouldn't be surprised if that happened. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 10:55, 27 April 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Zzuuzz. Sorry I missed this. Yes, I warned the editor prior to the request. Thank you so much for the heads up here -- Robertjamal12 ~🔔 14:14, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

User:112.215.175.10

112.215.175.10 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

I need some edits made by this IP to be RevDeled as they may meet RD2. They mainly contain a very offensive image that is spammed on user talk pages. I've reverted them but I think there are next steps beyond that. Wesoree ^(T·C) 13:24, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

I would also say that 2 days is way too short of a block due to the "Severity" of their edits. -- Grapefanatic (talk) 13:29, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Hi. I don't want to sound picky, but it's 2 and a half days. They used the IP for 7 minutes. Three days ago, they were on a different IP. A browse through the range doesn't show anyone staying on the same IP for more than a few hours at most, often less, and honestly I'd be amazed if they stayed still for that long either. I'll rev-delete the edits, since Wesoree asked, but I'm leaving the block at 60 hours. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 15:27, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Oh ok, I see. -- Grapefanatic (talk) 15:30, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

I was about to ask Oshwah to delete the edits before realizing that you were deleting them already. -- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 17:02, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

You've got mail!

Hello, Zzuuzz. Please check your email; you've got mail! The subject is Revdel request from User:Wesoree.
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-- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 01:02, 22 April 2023 (UTC)

CS1 error on Nonprofit organization

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User talk:Luigirules

Hey, I just unblocked someone you'd blocked 16 years ago for silly-ass vandalism; occurs to me that technically I should have pinged you first about it. Sorry! --jpgordon^{𝄢𝄆𝄐𝄇} 00:58, 25 April 2023 (UTC)

Wow, that must be some kind of record. Ta for the ping. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 04:20, 25 April 2023 (UTC)

Semiprotection request

Hi, I notice you're among those keeping an eye on One, Two, Buckle My Shoe. You may therefore have noticed that the article is under siege from IPs adding a recent advertizing slogan that uses the rhyme, usually without summary or source. Would you please consider giving it semiprotection until the storm is over? Sweetpool50 (talk) 14:27, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Angelmunoz50

Bebel2024 was created on April 7 and has since created a large number of articles about deaths, including a lot of ones about deaths of animals. There are some similarities between this user and the accounts at Angelmunoz50, including username similarity, e.g., Yarina2021, but there are a significant number of dissimilarities as well. Bebel reminds me of another master that not only creates pages about killers/killings but also creates a lot of crime cats, which Bebel has done in spades. Unfortunately, I can't remember the master. Does it ring any bells for you? I'm going to also ping Spicy here because they have an amazing memory of different sock farms, and perhaps it will jar something loose.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:49, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

I'm afraid I can't help you here - I actually encountered this account previously because someone tagged one of their drafts from CSD, and I found them incredibly suspicious, but I had no idea who the master might be. I didn't think of Angelmunoz50 - AFAIK,`that editor's thing is mainly messing around with the dates on existing articles, and they are in Spain, while Bebel seems to be from a Lusophone country. Bebel has been blocked on ptwiki before for basically the same things they are doing here. I did a bit of poking around on ptwiki because I figured if there was a previous account, it was probably there. I didn't have any luck, though. Sock hunting is hard when you don't speak the language. Spicy (talk) 17:02, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Ain't that the truth? Thanks for the digging.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:27, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Who knew Lusophone was a word? I'm afraid I also don't have anything for you. I agree it's not Angelmunoz50. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 18:53, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Admin's Barnstar
	For reverting, blocking, and revdel-ing all of the vandals on Michael B. Jordan. Must have been so tedious, but you still did it. interstatefive  20:26, 29 April 2023 (UTC)

IP Block exemptions

Dear @Zzuuzz. Please our community is having an editathon this Saturday and we would like you to give IP block exemptions to the following registered editors to enable them edit smoothly. Thank you so much for your continued support and cooperation.

• randybaah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Yaw tuba (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• xibitgh (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Zekie The Geek (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Sandurah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• DaSupremo (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• lilparpy (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Usman Ibrahim Khalilulahi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Dbaidoo (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Kwameghana(Bright Kwame Ayisi) (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• NarkieJ (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ohene114 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Afimaame (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Adepa Golden (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Kewl Sunshine (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• AbrewaAccraLady (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Giftedhands23 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• ENOCH E$$ANDOH (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Vincentia Austin Amissah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Horlalli agbo (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Londonna99 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Dame Setor (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Owuraeku Odei Asante (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• GyeNyame57 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Jomireku tintin (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Israel Damien (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• PKL2731 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

Robertjamal12 ~🔔 14:39, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

@Robertjamal12: OK, I'll get on it. I notice that Giftedhands23 and Ohene1114 don't have accounts at this time. Spelling? I'm also going to assume that you spelled Adepa Golden correctly, as there's usually a bit more to go on than there is with that one. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 18:08, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi, thank you for the ping. I will reach out to them to get the correct usernames. Ohene 1114 is rather Ohene114. Thank you - - Robertjamal12 ~🔔 18:13, 3 May 2023 (UTC) Robertjamal12 ~🔔 18:13, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Robert for the Exemption. It has been quite frustrating to know my IP has been blocked when I have done nothing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by NarkieJ (talk • contribs) 15:10, 4 May 2023 (UTC)

Mail call

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-- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 21:45, 10 May 2023 (UTC)

Abusive sock

Any way to prevent the person behind Dbebdhdjnrb , Jdjebdbdhx, Hdhdgdhesh3737, Hfjrjfnrn etc from creating new accounts? Abecedare (talk) 16:45, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi. We have a name for that: Master12112wp. Believe it or not some things may already be reducing their ability to create accounts, even within the 10 day span covered by the above accounts (it's not just accounts that are the issue). However it's a long term problem and a big porous job. Be sure that a checkuser or steward is sometimes seen in the loop, otherwise .. semi-protection. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 18:17, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. Good to know and will do. Abecedare (talk) 18:22, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Irregular block

You used template intended for soft blocking on user:47.23.98.40/29. i think you should use a different template for such a hard block. Shim119 (talk) 21:08, 15 May 2023 (UTC)

Hello again. Yes I think you have a point. I could have sworn that we had a hardblock template for doughnuts shops but I couldn't find it at the relevant time. I intend to revisit the block at some point and also add that it's a checkuser block. I will add that I did read the template right after I used it on this occasion, and I figured it was close enough for now. The appeal instructions say to follow the autoblock procedure, which is effectively the same as for a hard block. It's likely to trickle through to someone who can help relatively quickly. I also have to wonder how many other people are going to need to edit while they're eating doughnuts at 624 Bayway Ave. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 22:04, 15 May 2023 (UTC)

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User:CheezDeez

Hi zzuuzz! I noticed when rc-patrolling on Meta that CheezDeez posted the following: "I just got blocked on the English Wikipedia for long-term abuse. I would like to know what happened. I mean no harm." You blocked them a couple days ago without talk-page access. Are you willing to provide them details/a more detailed reason, or should I tell them to take it up with ArbCom, or something else? — Mdaniels5757 (talk • contribs) 02:14, 19 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi. I'm sure that they have a better idea of what's gone on than they're suggesting, but the block does need adjusting. I'm not inclined to unblock at this time without at least hearing from them, but to be fair I am somewhat undecided about it, so I'll enable talk page access so they can try and talk their way through it if they so wish. It's up to them to explain what happened, and then we can all take a closer look and I'll be happy to confirm what's plausible. If that doesn't work, you can ask me again if you're curious. @CheezDeez:. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 04:42, 19 May 2023 (UTC)

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sorry for the double email, but the second one that I sent you is the actual one. -- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 13:18, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Unblock a user

Hi @Zzuuzz, could you please help me unblock @Emmanuel Antwi Fordjour. Kinvidia (talk) 15:55, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

That's done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 18:24, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Zzuuzz please help me unblock @Coffie1 and @Afia360 as well. Kinvidia (talk) 00:04, 29 May 2023 (UTC)

Also done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 16:13, 29 May 2023 (UTC)

IP Block exemption request

Hello Zzuuzz, Please i will like to request another IP block exemption for this user, came to meet him at the open foundation west africa office and i have been asked to request for an IP block exemption for him. Below are his details.

User:Heatrave

IP address: 154.160.30.32 JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 14:36, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

@Joris Darlington Quarshie:  Done (Heatrave please read the policy), initially granted for one year. Let me just try and establish something clearly as we sail down this path together. There are two types of Wikipedia editor in this world: there are those who edit stuff, and there are those who create articles about up-and-coming musicians, producers, and entrepreneurs. One of these types is less likely to be blocked, and more likely to have block exemption renewed. Any appearance of a conflict of interest is not going to down at all well. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 18:14, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks a lot @ZzuuzzI will communicate that to him. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 19:31, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Thank you @Zzuuzz. I will take that into consideration. I will do well to comply with the policy as stated and abide accordingly.  :) Heatrave (talk) 11:36, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Rangeblock possible?

Hi, could you have a look at Talk:David Caron please; we have a rather persistent IPv6 user adding the same unsourced claim on talk (the article is already semi-protected), and we regularly need to semi-protect the talk-page too. I am not tech-savvy enough to do rangeblocks, so: would this be a case where we could do one (and if so: would you oblige?), or would collateral damage be too high? Thanks in advance for looking into it. Cheers and happy editing. Lectonar (talk) 11:08, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi Lectonar. I'd be happy to do so, but I'd rather you consider accepting a learning moment. So here's some info: 2A00:23C7:85A1:A801::/64 (block range · block log (global) · WHOIS (partial)). True to WP:64, /64 seems to be the appropriate range here. Browsing through the contribs and using what I experience I have, I'd say it seems to have been static for at least 18 months and doesn't seem to be shared. That's the hard part over. One of the links shows that the network has been previously blocked 2 and a bit times (most recently by Deepfriedokra). There's also a link above to block the range. I'd expect to see something between a few months and a year or two this time. It sort of depends how likely they are to change their ways over that period. Anon-only would probably suffice, unless you suspect different. No collateral, it won't be reassigned soon, it's as straightforward a range block as they get. If you're still not comfortable or another admin doesn't get there first, I'll take it on for you. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 12:12, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks a million...explained like this, it seems rather too easy, and I was courageous enough to rangeblock for a year (I don't think that they will mend their ways quickly...it seems personal for them). Lectonar (talk) 12:26, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

I'm not going to pretend they're all as straightforward, but yeah they can be straightforward and this one's a good place for a noob to start :) -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 12:39, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for reinstating my edit on the Joseph DeAngelo page

I don't know why the other person deleted it. It was sourced from a legitimate newspaper source. Michelmybell (talk) 13:01, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

No problem. It was just some vandal who happened to be passing. Nothing related to what you were doing. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 17:16, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

IP Block exemption request

Hello @Zzuuzz,

Please this is a list of some usernames within my community I will like to request for IP block exemptions for them. Since they will be contributing to the Africa Day Campaign.

• Elkan21 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Azorbli (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Gyanford (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Musahfm (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Sir Amugi (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• AFAIBRAHIM (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Knowledge and philosophy (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Merlin266 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Davisansah230 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• odonkormaxwell (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• aberiganya (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Bernice Odonkor (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Sandra Dickson (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Bukky658 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• LifeofNanne (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

I am also sharing this list on the admin noticeboard. So that this doesn't become a burden on you. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 19:10, 7 June 2023 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I note that four of these (Zend2020m, Ennydavids, Useendk, and Yezzido) are blocked indefinitely. — Mdaniels5757 (talk • contribs) 00:28, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Oh okay JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 07:43, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

@Mdaniels5757Then we can focus on the remaining users. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 07:45, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Also within the four, if any of them were not blocked due to bad faith contributions and can be exempted I will be glad if they are also exempted. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 07:49, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

They'll need to request unblock on their respective talk page. Gyanford already has IPBE. Two of the accounts don't exist on this wiki - please ensure (double-check) you have the correct names before I create them (in fact please double-check all names anyway). I'll probably get to this later today. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 07:53, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Okay I have gone through the indefinite blocked accounts and I now understand why they have been blocked. So let's focus on the ones available. Thank you very much. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 08:11, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Please the two accounts that don't exist on this wiki do have the same usernames on other wikis. So you can create them. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 08:50, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

 Done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 20:42, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for providing IPBE for eligible users. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 21:10, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

IP Block exemption

Dear @Zzuuzz, can you please help provide a block exemption for @Fanti Salms? Thanks so much for your usual support. Kinvidia (talk) 18:42, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

 Done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 20:42, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

IP Block exemption request

Hello @Zzuuzz please can you check out this list for me. Also the new users without the wikipedia accounts please go ahead and create an account for them for me.

• Mukadas Maltiti (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• David Nii Quaye (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• csam85 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Joycelin 24 (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Khardyj (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• B.Korlah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Fortsolace (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• marviie (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• James Rhoda (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Linason Blessing (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• odonkormaxwell (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Ridzaina (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Bida Thomas (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Royalesignature (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)
• Alooissah (contribs · central auth · target logs · change rights)

Hope to read from you soon. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 12:29, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Hello Joris Darlington Quarshie. So there's a bit of a detailed response. Two accounts don't exist on any wiki, so they have not been created here. The first listed account is clearly not their first account, judging by their contributions. Some accounts show no sign of needing IPBE. Some already had IPBE. User:Csam85 appears to be editing as User:Oralofori, not only that, they are editing the article Oral Ofori. I suspect User:Hope2049 is also likely strongly related, so that's going to need some explanation. In fact the more I look, the more likely I am to block them. The others have been granted IPBE. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 11:37, 14 June 2023 (UTC)

Great. Thank you so much for the feedback. For User:Csam85, kindly give me some time let me try and get some explanation from him. if he doesn't give me any tangible reason why he's also editing as user:oralofori. Then i will advice you block User:Csam85 and User:Oralofori indefinitely.

But in the meantime,kindly block user:Oralofori and User:Hope2049. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 08:54, 15 June 2023 (UTC)

UTRS appeal #74788

is open Contemplating unblocking. Yamla found no recent block evasion. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 15:46, 14 June 2023 (UTC)