User talk:IAmChaos

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February 2022

Hatting - Don't want to archive this just yet because it has good advice, and I'll follow it whenever I get around to throwing out this computer and moving my personal life onto the new one. 05:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
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This blocked user's request to have autoblock on their IP address lifted has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. IAmChaos (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log)) 185.107.95.226 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log) Block message: No Open Proxies Blocking administrator: Martin Urbanec (talk • blocks) Decline reason: You appear to be requesting WP:IPBE but have demonstrated you are still able to edit with your original account, and don't explain an exceptional need for you to use ProtonVPN. You are free to request again, but must sign in to the account on which you want IPBE, and you must explain your exceptional need to use a VPN. Yamla (talk) 11:00, 1 March 2022 (UTC) Hi- Its IAmChaos posting this from my WP:VALIDALT mobile account. My new computer was bought for work and is connected through VPN to the netherlands so I can access a server for work. I am having to use 'ProtonVPN' for this connection, but now I can't edit. I was just editing from the old one while setting up this guy, but now that I have the new screen in front of me, I can't edit (even my own talk page). Happy Editing--IAmChaos 08:24, 1 March 2022 (UTC) Edit, I got to meta and found Block id #300837 Happy Editing--IAmChaos 08:34, 1 March 2022 (UTC) Hello, replying as I was marked as a blocking admin above. It's not actually the global block that's the issue (the same IP is blocked locally too, cf. [1]). According to WP:IPECPROXY, users with a need for an anonymizing proxy (including ProtonVPN) need to request an exemption from the checkusers via checkuser-en-wpwikipedia.org. Hope it helps. Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:03, 1 March 2022 (UTC) Hi @Yamla: I am back on my old computer to post this. I just want to make one clarifying point to your first sentence, I was editing on my phone, with my other account when I posted that. I may not have been clear that my new machine was configured by my employer to run through the VPN at all times. I might not call wanting to use a different computer when I have another to be "exceptional" as you put in your reason, so I guess, I can use my old computer for editing while I can. Thank you also to @Martin Urbanec: for your reply, when I finally clean off this computer and get rid of it I will follow your instructions for applying for this perm from the Checkusers, and not with the standard admin unblcok request. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 01:30, 2 March 2022 (UTC)

Updating Feed

I was wondering, if you could update Pictures that I edited to Be more modern and represent the city, although someone made a mistake and edited it out, so it’s locked. I’m new so any tips would be great, honestly I don’t won’t it touched at all lol If it means opening it up again he :) RezzaLindsay (talk) 06:17, 24 March 2022 (UTC)

Hi @RezzaLindsay:, it appears that User:10mmsocket has replied to you on the article's talk page, as well as leaving a message on your talk page. If you have specific pictures you would like to swap, go ahead and add: {{edit semiprotected|Newcastle upon Tyne}} at this link: , and mention which files that have been uploaded to Wikipedia that you would like to switch out. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 04:03, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

editing page of Vic Wild

Hello IamChaos,

I really dont know how wikipedia works but. Iwanted to change some false information on my Wikipedia page. It says that I ran a watch factory, this is a lie. I knew the people who owned it but i never worked there. They illegally used my name and information for their watches. It really bothers me to see it on my wiki pages.

Also is says imade 400,000 usd off of the olympics that is completely false too. I wanted to take that down.

Anyways I am now blocked and cant do anything on wikipedia but if you could assist me on deleting that false info i would be grateful.

Many thanks,

Vic — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ultrap.189 (talk • contribs) 19:01, 24 March 2022 (UTC)

Hi, Vic. If you believe Wikipedia has incorrect information in an article about yourself, that is a big deal. I would like to point you to a few pages. First, WP:REALNAME is written for people who have Wikipedia accounts and Wikipedia articles. It is written in a tone for people whose real name is their Wikipedia name, BUT you can still email the same team to identify yourself and get help on your article. The page WP:LIBEL alsio asks you to contact the same email I mentioned above if there is incorrect information. A few more pages for you to look at is WP:AUTO#IFEXIST for information on writing about yourself, or if you believe that you are the subject of truly libellous information, see WP:RFO for instructions on how to contact a different team of people who can help with those issues. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 03:57, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

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Auto response on redirect short descs

Hi, I want to point out that I never intend to add short descriptions to redirects. What happens is a bug on mobile. When clicking on a redirect, the mobile device displays the content of the destination page, but the source code of the redirect. This means that when I edit the short description using the mobile app, it will add the description to the redirect. I cannot know when this happens without checking my edit history, or when you leave me what seems to be an automated message. Thrakkx (talk) 21:56, 29 March 2022 (UTC)

Hi Thrakkx, I'm sorry for sending you yet another message. I honestly didn't remember your name when I left it. I didn't mean to spam you like that. Have a nice day Happy Editing--IAmChaos 04:18, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

Question from ContributeFacts2022 (17:22, 1 April 2022)

Hello - how do I add a page for an actor? --ContributeFacts2022 (talk) 17:22, 1 April 2022 (UTC)

Hello, @ContributeFacts2022: Wlecome to Wikipedia! If you want to write a new article, I suggest reading this page on writing an article. It's a few minute read, but has some good advice. There is also a button on that page to start a new page, using the WP:Article Wizard, when you are ready to begin. Once you have done that one of our new article reviewers will take a look and help you with any issues before it is published. Writing an article is usually a big feat for a new editor, so you may want to try a few other edits to get started on Wikipedia, such as those suggested on your homepage. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 03:26, 2 April 2022 (UTC)

COI Requests for Mpower Financing

Hi, @IAmChaos! I hope you're safe and sound after that fire alarm from a couple of weeks ago. I'm pinging you, as you suggested I might, about the outstanding COI requests for Mpower Financing. When you get a chance, would you mind taking a look? Thanks so much! — Preceding unsigned comment added by BlueRoses13 (talk • contribs) 22:44, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

@BlueRoses13:  Reviewing now... sorry for the wait. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 15:38, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

Thank you so much! Signed, BlueRoses13 (talk) 19:14, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

Question from Ahmedfarooqtawana (12:00, 6 April 2022)

Hey , I had to ask after how many edits can a person write an article? --Ahmedfarooqtawana (talk) 12:00, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

(by talk reader) @Ahmedfarooqtawana: I don't think you should be planning to write an article, at all. Please read WP:FIRST about writing your first article but it is not a matter of edit count. All editors should learn how to properly edit to understand what is expected. Too many new editors arrive with the false idea of "having their own article" and that is not how it works here. Chris Troutman (talk) 12:54, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

Former civil parishes in the London Borough of Bexley

Just to let you know - I created the article Former civil parishes in the London Borough of Bexley in error whilst cut and pasting text too quickly. It was supposed to be a category dividing former parishes in London category into the boroughs. You may have guesses as such. I do not wish to contest the article's deletion, in fact I would also like to delete it. If you are able to you may as well delete it immediately if you can, I only made it by mistake. Thanks, and apologies.

 Carlwev  19:38, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

Hi, Yeah I kind of guessed that. I figured you meant to do it in category space, so we could just get rid of the page that I nominated. I'm not an admin though, so we'll have to wait for someone else to come along and delete it. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 19:41, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

Courtesy ping @Carlwev: Happy Editing--IAmChaos 19:41, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

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re'd - custom response will return (do not archive yet) Happy Editing--IAmChaos 03:12, 13 April 2022 (UTC)

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Thank you for approving some helpful redirects Meme Star27 (talk) 06:35, 20 April 2022 (UTC)

Thank you, Meme Star27! I appreciate it. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 06:41, 20 April 2022 (UTC)

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue / South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Thanks for reviewing South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, which was created due to a controversial and now-reverted move. Sadly it looks like the wikidata for the original article South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has become detached/disassociated somehow in the move and then the reversion. Is this something you know how to fix? 10mmsocket (talk) 06:33, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Hi, User:10mmsocket! I don't know much about wd connection, but on d:Q7568999, it lists the current page title on the enwiki section. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 06:44, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Thanks. It looks like (somehow) it has now become re-connected. An easy way to see is to take a look at the infobox and external links {{official URL}} and {{official website}}. If those are used without parameters it directs the official website to be retrieved from wikidata. If there's a disconnect (or the website isn't set) it will say so in the internal links section (and the infobox parameter simply won't display). That's what was happening earlier, but now it's working. 10mmsocket (talk) 06:52, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Redirect

Hi @IAmChaos:, Would you please update the redirect review for this, edit diff from decline to accept, as it was accepted by Tamzin. Thank you! Fade258 (talk) 15:28, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Hi, @Fade258: it was accepted at WP:AN (diff), not at AFC. I will leave the procedural decline in place, but feel free to comment that it was accepted at the other venue. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 15:54, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Ohh, Sorry I didn't get that. Best regards! Fade258 (talk) 16:09, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Thank you!

For your action on the AshleyONiell page. I really had no idea what steps to take there. But you resolved the issue with good care. Now can you please also take a look at The impact of the perpetrators and victims of school violence? Thanks! —CX Zoom[he/him] ^{(let's talk • C • L)} 18:43, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Hey, @CX Zoom:, it looks like Ian took care of that one, and left a message for the student. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 00:23, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

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Hello IAmChaos, since Drummingman is on my watchlist, I was wondering if my talk page should be archived in the same way. Sometimes it is getting too long. Thanks for your comment. Lotje (talk) 06:12, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

Hi, @Lotje:; The answer is it's really up to you. Your archive is loading rather quickly for me (and I have too many userscripts installed anyway). Help:Archiving a talk page recommends about 75 kb, and your archive exceeds that by a bit over double, although of course most people arent reading your archive often. You can set it up that the bot will create a new archive every so often, although don't ask me how, I manually archive. Or, you could just make this edit at your talk page and create /Archive 2 as a blank page. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 06:21, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

Thanks IamChaos, I followed you advise. Curious what is going to happen after that. Chaos? Lotje (talk) 09:03, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

Chaos?, Oh, I sure hope so. That's what I'm going for, didn't you see the name? Just don't ask this guy, not sure what he's on about. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 23:37, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

@IAmChaos:, is the template {{R from alternate name}} also used on userpages of alternative usernames? Thanks. Lotje (talk) 05:03, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

I was about to jump in and give you bad advice. Yes, it can be used in any namespace. {{R from former name}}, which I almost suggested is mainspace only Happy Editing--IAmChaos 05:20, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Thanks! Now that will be real chaos now, can't wait to see the outcome. Lotje (talk) 05:23, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

I'll jump in to say I consistently archive at every 100, 60% of the time. I've got 99 showing on my sixth deck. So if you know somebody with free advice who likes to get the last word in and is feeling lucky, here's my card. InedibleHulk (talk) 06:12, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Oh wow, just straight copy-paste the entire frickin' page. Also to be fair, your 60% means you've only missed twice. Don't get yourself down. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 06:16, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Whooo, 66.6%, beast mode activated! InedibleHulk (talk) 06:54, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Just a tip

Hi Chaos, I'm Hulk, not sure we've met. I like your name and presumably have no problem with the nature of your game. But, the Oxford English Dictionary has recently and officially recognized "schlockey" as a real Canadian English word meaning something like box hockey, rather than mere hoser slang. Something to think about, if you want. I demand and expect nothing! InedibleHulk (talk) 03:07, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Well, if you demand and expect, then I have changed it. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 03:19, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

"Alternative name", now that's respectable! InedibleHulk (talk) 05:08, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

RfA comment

I think your recent edit just made the rest of the page appear in small case. — Ixtal ^{( T / C )} ⁂ Join WP:FINANCE! 23:55, 28 April 2022 (UTC)

@Ixtal: I see that was just fixed by @Elli:. Much thanks to the both of y'all. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 23:56, 28 April 2022 (UTC)

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Here are some strawberries for your quick and painless review of those redirects. Keep up the great work. Thank you. ♥Th78blue (talk)♥ 13:37, 5 May 2022 (UTC)

Thank you Th78blue! And thank you for creating them. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 00:45, 6 May 2022 (UTC)

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 Courtesy link: List of Theravada Meditation Centers

Hi, I am Thagil. I deleted the mentioned article created by me and then you have restored it. The reason for my deletion was: I got to know that most of the mentioned meditation centers are not actually technical "Theravada". They themselves claim they are not "Mahavihara Theravada" (which is the technical use of the term). They seem to be using the term "Theravada" just to indicate their ordination or teacher lineage. And also this article seems unsuitable for an encyclopedia as well.

Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thagil (talk • contribs) 20:38, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

@Thagil:. I have nominated the page for deletion under section G7 of the Speedy deletion policy. If an administrator agrees that it meets the criteria, they will delete the page for you. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 22:33, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

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Hi there, I got a notification that your reviewed the page Adewale Adetona. What does this mean for the future of the article? I still see the deletion notice on the top of the article. Thanks Newliving (talk) 01:11, 21 May 2022 (UTC)