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==Current requests for protection==
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'''semi-protection''' ''vandalism''.[[User:Leszek Jańczuk|Leszek Jańczuk]] ([[User talk:Leszek Jańczuk|talk]]) 12:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)


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"WP:RFP" and "WP:RPP" redirect here. You may also be looking for Wikipedia:Requests for permissions, Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission, or Wikipedia:Random page patrol.
    Welcome—request protection of a page, file, or template here.
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    Before requesting, read the protection policy. Full protection is used to stop edit warring between multiple users or to prevent vandalism to high-risk templates; semi-protection and pending changes are usually used to prevent IP and new user vandalism (see the rough guide to semi-protection); and move protection is used to stop pagemove revert wars. Extended confirmed protection is used where semi-protection has proved insufficient (see the rough guide to extended confirmed protection)

    After a page has been protected, it is listed in the page history and logs with a short rationale, and the article is listed on Special:Protectedpages. In the case of full protection due to edit warring, admins should not revert to specific versions of the page, except to get rid of obvious vandalism.

    Request protection of a page, or increasing the protection level
    Request unprotection of a page, or reducing the protection level
    Request a specific edit to a protected page
    Please request an edit directly on the protected page's talk page before posting here
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    Current requests for protection

    Place requests for new or upgrading pending changes, semi-protection, full protection, move protection, create protection, template editor protection, or upload protection at the BOTTOM of this section. Check the archive of fulfilled and denied requests or, failing that, the page history if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.

    semi-protection vandalism.Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 12:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection. Since early December, an IP has been edit warring to insert a section of original research to the article about a coincidence with the lyrics and the works of Shakespeare. A talk page discussion showed clear consensus to leave the section out, but the IP refuses to discuss the matter and is edit warring to return the section. Dayewalker (talk) 08:55, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SoWhy 09:20, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. Renewed IP vandalism one day after protection expired 11Jan09 (vandalized 6 times in one day), clogging Wikipedia with unneeded article revisions. -Wikid77 (talk) 08:45, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected. Third time I protected that article now... SoWhy 09:15, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary full protection. Continuous edit war, adding unsourced speculation. ApprenticeFan (talk) 07:08, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SoWhy 08:41, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect Constant vandalism from various IP addresses keeps appearing on the page. Russ is the sex (talk) 07:01, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. SoWhy 08:39, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect Same rationale as James Bay; see below. JNW (talk) 05:45, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SoWhy 08:34, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect Same rationale as James Bay; see below. JNW (talk) 05:45, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 3 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SoWhy 08:32, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-Protection This is actually a problem also affecting Matt Hardy and Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE). Tons of IP's adding information with no sources. TJ Spyke 04:00, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SoWhy 08:28, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Current requests for unprotection

    Shortcuts

    Before posting, first discuss with the protecting admin at their talk page. Post below only if you receive no reply.

    • To find out the username of the admin who protected the page click on "history" at the top of the page, then click on "View logs for this page" which is under the title of the page. The protecting admin is the username in blue before the words "protected", "changed protection level" or "pending changes". If there are a number of entries on the log page, you might find it easier to select "Protection log" or "Pending changes log" from the dropdown menu in the blue box.
    • Requests to downgrade full protection to template protection on templates and modules can be directed straight here; you do not need to ask the protecting admin first.
    • Requests for removing create protection on redlinked articles are generally assisted by having a draft version of the intended article prepared beforehand.
    • If you want to make spelling corrections or add uncontroversial information to a protected page please add {{Edit fully-protected}} to the article's talk page, along with an explanation of what you want to add to the page. If the talk page is protected please use the section below.

    Check the archives if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.

    Protection policy requires "heavy and persistent vandalism", this does not have it. It also states that semi-protection should not be used specifically to prevent anonymous users from editing, which the "no reason to edit this" argument used in the summary implies -- Gurch (talk) 02:07, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    While I agree with your assessment and would unprotect it, I recommend you try contacting J.delanoy (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) first. Tiptoety talk 02:40, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Current requests for edits to a protected page

    Shortcut

    Ideally, requests should be made on the article talk page rather than here.

    • Unless the talk page itself is protected, you may instead add the appropriate template among {{Edit protected}}, {{Edit template-protected}}, {{Edit extended-protected}}, or {{Edit semi-protected}} to the article's talk page if you would like to make a change rather than requesting it here. Doing so will automatically place the page in the appropriate category for the request to be reviewed.
    • Where requests are made due to the editor having a conflict of interest (COI; see Wikipedia:Suggestions for COI compliance), the {{Edit COI}} template should be used.
    • Requests to move move-protected pages should be made at Wikipedia:Requested moves, not here.
    • If the discussion page and the article are both protected preventing you from making an edit request, this page is the right place to make that request. Please see the top of this page for instructions on how to post requests.
    • This page is not for continuing or starting discussions regarding content should both an article and its discussion page be protected. Please make a request only if you have a specific edit you wish to make.

    User talk:Virtualizer (edit | user page | history | links | watch | logs)

    This used has been blocked indefinitely because of spam and because of promoting a vague theory that he is The Beatles' real Doctor Robert. He did exactly the same on nl:Wikipedia and is about to be blocked there, too. On this protected user page, however, are still quite some external links that need to be removed as they were only placed there by this user for promotion. Especially the one in his signature (to his own company) needs to go. Could someone please remove all external links and in-text URLs? Thanks! Erik1980 (talk) 20:00, 10 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Update: I just clicked one of the myspace-links and found out this guy actually has a band or project named "Doctor Robert". Obviously he's using Wikipedia for promotion and to gain extra visits to all those websites. Please remove a.s.a.p. Thanks! Erik1980 (talk) 22:36, 10 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Done SoWhy 09:20, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    I need access to my admin account. Please rollback the last edit.--chaser (away) - talk 05:19, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Done SoWhy 09:16, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Fulfilled/denied requests

    Indefinite create-protection, Article was speedy twice and subjected to unanimous AfD, creator is apparently SPA..Cerejota (talk) 05:36, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Creation protected. Tiptoety talk 05:38, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism. This isn't move protected either. –Capricorn42 (talk) 04:42, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for...I can not remember :P A few weeks. Tiptoety talk 05:18, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, If we give the vandal a few days off, maybe he/she/it will just wander off and find something else to do. This is a very soft, squishy request for PP... this is a low-grade attack, but the last time no one was vigilant a bit of nasty stuff got into the article. I think this is a single user, socking. The editor tries a different sock every few hours..sinneed (talk) 03:58, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 5 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:55, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. Currently being targeted by IPs of indef blocked user User:Swamilive (Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Swamilive). Last 100 edits to the page has almost entirely been this user spamming their record label and the reverts of it. Apparition11 Complaints/Mistakes 03:52, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:39, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    User talk:72.189.167.143 (edit | user page | history | links | watch | logs)

    Semi protect. Blocked user repeatedly taunting others on their Talk page. AnyPerson (talk) 03:16, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. by User:Efe. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:22, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    semi-protection. High level of IP vandalism since last semi-protection, which was instituted on Dec 3 and lifted Dec 18. This page has been protected for short times in the past. As in the past after protection was lifted, the majority of useful edits are just reverts of IP vandalism. This is getting tiring for editors. Reverts of vandalism by good faith editors sometimes allow older vandalism to go unoticed, and then have to be redone by other editors. The editors cannot keep up. I suggest a multi-month semi-protect or better yet indefinite semi-protect.Work permit (talk) 02:38, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:37, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Protection A gross amount of false information stemming from trade rumors today ccwaters (talk) 01:27, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. by User:Samir. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:34, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite semi-protection Anon IP's constantly obstructed development. PRODUCER (TALK) 00:27, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Not a lot of recent IP edits. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:33, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection please. I am requesting this page to be protected to avoid anonymous vandals from removing information about this musician appearing on an upcoming Social Distortion album. It's a fact that he will appear on the band's upcoming album and I read an article that's about a few years old that said he will appear on it. Last week, one vandal (69.231.34.170) claimed that the paragraph is not pertinant to post and called Wikipedia editors idiots (see here), and another one (75.43.49.209) today just removed the whole paragraph along with the hidden warning I wrote about not removing that paragraph (see here). I'm getting tired of reverting the edits back, and I think now is a good time to protect it in-case any anonymous editors remove the new album paragraph again. I know an article/source that says he will appear on the new album and like to prove it to the anonymous editors, if it means that the vandalism/argument will stop. Thanks for any help you could provide. Alex (talk) 22:44, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Vandalism by blocked user Shabushabu, who is circumventing his block with IPs to insert non-NPOV contents, as well as defaming and attacking me.Arbiteroftruth 15:57, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect, IPs constantly adding unsourced future episodes. Elbutler (talk) 16:28, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:28, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Talk:4chan (edit | article | history | links | watch | logs)

    Semi-protection - 4chan target, going on main page in 2 days. D.M.N. (talk) 19:47, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. by User:Juliancolton, and then Unprotected by User:Prodego. I imagine that we should just wait and play it by ear. Things seem to have calmed down. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 05:26, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Indefinite create-protection, Has been recreated 4 times already and deleted as blatant advert 3 times..Cerejota (talk) 04:55, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Creation protected. Tiptoety talk 04:57, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    semi-protect. High level of IP vandalism. This is the third fucking time I requested. You'd better fucking respond or I'm gonna go ballistic. GENERALZERO (talk) 02:39, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined - most of the edits are good faith, and don't appear to be blatant vandalism. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 03:05, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, high ip-vandalism has mushroomed week and a half, likely returning to its former endemic of vandalism.ChyranandChloe (talk) 02:11, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 03:06, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite create-protection, Deliberate hoax article that was recreated twice.TheLetterM (talk) 19:44, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Tiptoety talk 02:39, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Semi-protection: A lot of unconstructive edits have been made to the article as of late. -- Luke4545 (talk) 00:01, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for 1 week. J.delanoygabsadds 01:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary full protection vandalism, Half the edits are vandalism, sometimes by the same vandals who are not registered users, requiring ongoing reverts. Perhaps we can slow down the vandals with a temporary protection..-- btphelps (talk) (contribs) 22:38, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. {{Nihiltres|talk|log}} 01:31, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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