User talk:MuZemike

Or: The War Room

Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the War Room!

IP unblock Thanks for your assistance. I've been at the library all afternoon fighting this, and almost as soon as I posted the link on my talk page, you unblocked me and i could get to work. Quick response. Ragityman (talk) 00:55, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Wikipedia:Pending changes/Vote comment As you commented in the pending closure discussion I am notifying you that the Wikipedia:Pending changes/Vote comment is now open and will be for two weeks, discussion as required can continue on the talkpage. Thanks. Off2riorob (talk) 01:13, 22 August 2010 (UTC) A bit of help please Once upon a time I asked that if User:YouAndMeBabyAintNothingButCamels were to protest the block that I hoped for very strong consideration: User_talk:MuZemike/Archive_20#User:YouAndMeBabyAintNothingButCamels. It seems the user has protested the block (rather vigorously). Given the extensive experience I've had in dealing with Karmaisking, I believe YouAndMe is innocent, but if for no other reason than WP:ROPE, I ask for an unblock for the editor. BigK HeX (talk) 05:30, 22 August 2010 (UTC) I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. That user's editing patterns (i.e. types of articles edited) as well as username match those of Karmaisking and related socks. Additionally, Karmsisking has socked incessantly before, and I'm sure he still is trying to do that. See his pleas on his previous SPI case as well as the fewer ones. If you wish to further request review of my block, I welcome it at the administrators' noticeboard; at this point, I'm not convinced that I have erred in my block. Regards, –MuZemike 05:42, 22 August 2010 (UTC) I do not wish to initiate any ANI, but thanks for the consideration and further references. BigK HeX (talk) 19:46, 22 August 2010 (UTC) Schwyz SPI Hey, You recently evaluated an SPI I filed: [1]. May I ask you to clarify whether you believe the IP in question to be Schwyz or not? Also, I don't agree with your assessment that the socking is not abusive, since if Schwyz had not announced their retirement and had continued to edit logged-in instead of using the IP, the RfC/U [2], which itself was the consequence of multiple AN/I threads, would not have been abandoned, and that's where "avoiding scrutinity" of WP:SOCK comes in. Also, the comments the IP left in the RM Schwyz started are not in any way linked to Schwyz now and suggest an independent input where there is none ("Editing logged out in order to mislead" per WP:SOCK). That's why I want at least a clarification that the IP is Schwyz, I think sanctions are moot at this point because the IP is quiet now. Thank you Skäpperöd (talk) 09:30, 22 August 2010 (UTC) That last sentence is basically why I declined to take any administrative action, such as blocking. What would a block really accomplish here, besides look more or less abusive? –MuZemike 17:59, 22 August 2010 (UTC) Maybe I have not made myself clear, I am not asking for a sanction, but for a sentence like "It was him with a certainty of foo." Skäpperöd (talk) 18:51, 22 August 2010 (UTC) I'd say with high certainty that Schwyz is using that IP. –MuZemike 18:53, 22 August 2010 (UTC) Thank you for your time. Skäpperöd (talk) 18:57, 22 August 2010 (UTC) Thank you I like your war room, by the way. The Transhumanist    23:10, 22 August 2010 (UTC) That's why nobody fights in here. And yes, I even have the color right; the table in the War Room in the Dr. Strangelove film was supposed to be green (despite the fact the film was in black and white) so that it resembled a poker table that had everyone running the country playing (i.e. gambling with the U.S. and the rest of the world). –MuZemike 23:13, 22 August 2010 (UTC) One of my favorite films. I haven't seen its serious counterpart yet though. Have you? The Transhumanist    23:24, 22 August 2010 (UTC) About 70.134.48.188 Can you please inform/infringe/block him(whatever suits better)? He is continuously adding fake and non constructive (vandalism) info in the articles (to be more specific, it's Pokémon: Best Wishes! article) causing us (users) to undo his edits which is kind of starting an edit war. There isn't any citation or proof related to the info this ip provides (even though I know it's completely fan-made a.k.a fake). Kindly deal with him/her, I'm asking from you because I think you're an admin and you can handle it better, thank you. ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 23:55, 22 August 2010 (UTC) I advised the IP on his talk page. As far as administrative actions are concerned, it may be a good idea for another uninvolved admin to look at it if such editing continues, if only to have a fresh set of eyes looking at it. –MuZemike 00:13, 23 August 2010 (UTC) Thanks a lot mike :) ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 00:22, 23 August 2010 (UTC) AfD close Thank you for AfD/Prem Chand Pandey. "No consensus" will of course make nobody happy but I can't think of a fairer alternative. I appreciate your explanation, especially these days when other AfD closers don't condescend to do more than the bare minimum, thereby wasting more time. -- Hoary (talk) 01:12, 23 August 2010 (UTC) Sockpuppet investigations/They're putting up reindeer There is some quacking going on, so the SPI should be restarted or the sock just blocked. 69.181.249.92 (talk) 07:29, 23 August 2010 (UTC) I blocked the now-obvious sock. Thanks, –MuZemike 07:43, 23 August 2010 (UTC) "They're putting up reindeer"??? Please tell me that means something other than hoisting an actual reindeer onto your roof and nailing it there with a nailgun, because I could totally see some guy from Kentucky or West Virginia doing that. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 02:24, 24 August 2010 (UTC) Why would they use a nailgun? Drmies (talk) 02:49, 24 August 2010 (UTC) Now I understand. I was going to ask how User:MPEGLA had figured that out so quickly--and then I find that they themselves are blocked as socks. Does it ever stop? Drmies (talk) 03:59, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Actually, in parts of Kentucky and West Virginia (and sadly Virginia too), you see people up on their roofs nailing Christmas lights to the roof with a nailgun. I have seen/heard it, it ain't pretty. That is where the nailgun part came from. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 04:03, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Well, I figured why use a nailgun when you can use a shotgun? Happy hunting, Homer! Drmies (talk) 04:04, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Great minds... ...think alike, sometimes at the exact same time! Drmies (talk) 02:18, 24 August 2010 (UTC) Thank semi-spam Thanks for your considered support of my RfA, which has closed as successful. I appreciate your taking the time to evaluate my candidacy. Nikkimaria (talk) 14:37, 24 August 2010 (UTC) ∆bot, SPI wonder what's going on with the template include on WP:SPI... --jpgordon::==( o ) 17:05, 24 August 2010 (UTC) That would be because we hit the transclusion limit set by the servers <!-- NewPP limit report Preprocessor node count: 35020/1000000 Post-expand include size: 2047960/2048000 bytes Template argument size: 70235/2048000 bytes Expensive parser function count: 100/500 --> ΔT The only constant 17:24, 24 August 2010 (UTC) Fyi that is the wrong triangle. –xenotalk 17:26, 24 August 2010 (UTC) There are many S's I DG. Proper triangle selection is quite low on my list. --jpgordon::==( o ) 20:11, 24 August 2010 (UTC) Anyway, I'm looking forward to SPI being usable again. --jpgordon::==( o ) IP unblock Thanks for your assistance. I've been at the library all afternoon fighting this, and almost as soon as I posted the link on my talk page, you unblocked me and i could get to work. Quick response. Ragityman (talk) 00:55, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Suspected socks of Karmaisking ZealotsProjectTheirInsanity (talk · contribs) BigFrother (talk · contribs) Gleaned from the revision history of Murray Rothbard. FreshWaterWillSoonBeALuxury (talk · contribs) BernardZeal (talk · contribs) Gleaned from the revision history of Malinvestment I would add them to Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Karmaisking but that page is semi-protected. 69.181.249.92 (talk) 11:02, 25 August 2010 (UTC) OK, good. Elockid endorsed for CU, which I would have also done. –MuZemike 18:12, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Blocked user still editing Hi, you blocked sockpuppet User:Jehonathan here. He is still editing his talk page here and here. How does that work? BlackCab (talk) 19:46, 25 August 2010 (UTC) The software allows that so that blocked users can request unblocking on their user page. Talk page access can be revoked, but the default setting is to allow it. Reach Out to the Truth 19:53, 25 August 2010 (UTC) He hasn't made that request. He is deleting earlier comments. BlackCab (talk) 19:56, 25 August 2010 (UTC) Actually, he is allowed to delete whatever on his talk page with the exception of declined unblock requests. Besides, I don't think his "rant" on his talk page (with basically "owns up" to the socking) is very constructive. –MuZemike 02:42, 26 August 2010 (UTC) multiple sock user back again are the "contributions"/actions of Allme128 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Yourseeisme (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) WP:DUCK enough recreations of Allmetgonzaga (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) and Justsoyouknow9 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) et al that you would block them here or do I need to file sock puppet request? Active Banana ( bananaphone 02:10, 26 August 2010 (UTC) I got the blocks. You may wish to get an admin on Commons to do the same (and no, I am not an admin over there but a helpless newbie) as well as check on the copyright status of those images. –MuZemike 02:38, 26 August 2010 (UTC) Thanks!Active Banana ( bananaphone 02:42, 26 August 2010 (UTC) Multiple anonymous IPs questions Thanks for your input in that discussion on the wikipedia talk page detailing sockpuppetry. I have several more questions about similar subject matter, this time about actually reporting a multiple anonymous IP user. Is there a specifically designed page for such reporting? Also, what administrator(s) can I go to in order to report this information if there isn't a designated page for rerporting that activity? Backtable Speak to meconcerning my deeds. 02:58, 26 August 2010 (UTC) I would probably say WP:SPI is OK to go to if you know the IPs are the same person. –MuZemike 02:59, 26 August 2010 (UTC) Cool, thanks a lot for the help. I hope to get to that business tomorrow, because I need to get prepared for nightly sleep. Cheers. Backtable Speak to meconcerning my deeds. 03:29, 26 August 2010 (UTC) Page Deletion Help Hi MuZemike - My page was deleted and I'm not sure why. I am not affiliated with the company, and I modeled the page after ADT & Diebold since they offer a similar service. Can you please tell me what is different about my page that it has been taken down, and what I need to do to fix it? ThanksAmiepeterson (talk) 04:00, 26 August 2010 (UTC) I deleted the page because it was clearly written in a promotional tone. Basically, it needs to be rewritten in a neutral tone that also includes some coverage from reliable secondary sources that is independent of the company. –MuZemike 04:04, 26 August 2010 (UTC)