User talk:Deskana

Contacting Deskana

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Iona College (Queensland)

I was wondering why you denied my request when you read through the histroy of the page your can see all the vandals. I just can't understand why. I will be removing the page from wiki its just ashame i cannot get page protection like some people have.

We protect pages when it's appropriate, and I'm afraid it's not appropriate here. And I'm also afraid it is impossible for you to remove the page from Wikipedia, that is something only administrators can do. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 02:10, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

RE Admin coaching

It's to teach advanced wiki skills and help with understanding procedures, and/or to help get the trainee through RfA. WP:ADMINCOACH doesn't even expressly state that admin coaches must be admins; it just says "experienced users". It says ...experienced users, being better versed in the qualities expected of a prospective admin, help the hopefuls learn the ways of Wikipedia. So I couldn't see anything that suggested I shouldn't do it. Walton ^{Need some help?} 18:12, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Hello Deskana

I was told that you were the administrator in charge of the WikiProject Dragon Ball. Could you take a look at this current matter? In case its too much reading for you, I'm proposing that the Dragon Ball character names follow one type of form (instead of all three as they are now) among these name translations:

1. English Manga names
2. English dub names
3. Steve "Daimao" Simmons names

Steve "Daimao" Simmons was the one who translated the Dragon Ball anime series' Japanese audio to English subtitles on the FUNimation DVDs for non-Japanese viewers. Among all name selections, I suggest Simmons' translated names take precedence because they seem more accurate than the others. What bothers me is that DBZROCKS explains, "We are using the common names people will understand". I was under the impression that the project was utilizing the most correct, translated and original form, much like we're doing at the Dragon Ball wikia. One of your staff named Dark Dragon Flame claimed that you were not reliable, albeit I hope the other way around. ~I'm anonymous

I'm sorry. Perhaps it's not the time and place of a non-member to suggest something for a WikiProject. I'll edit elsewhere, since DBZROCKS seems to be the one most annoyed by my idea. This kind of dispute reminds me of a little problem I had when I first started out on the DB wikia. A user named Recoome was also against my edits and rejected them. It took a while for the user to comply, although I haven't heard again from Recoome in a long while. I don't like to make enemies, so I just drop-out before the going gets rough. I'll apologize to your fellow member DBZROCKS as well for my "butting in".

Salutations, ~I'm anonymous

Thanks!

Thanks so much for fixing my page! I'd give you my Happy Falcon award but I don't know where to put it... Thanks again! N i g h t F a l c o n 9 0 9 0 9' ^{T a l k} 15:59, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

It's alright, I'm not really amazingly fond of awards anyway but it's nice that you want to give me one :-) --Deskana (fry that thing!) 01:15, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Clarification

I see you noticed the "not exactly reliable" part of my comment to User:I'm anonymous's talk page, by not reliable I meant not fammiliar with some Dragon Ball matters wich may make you unable to interfere in matters as delicate as names to be choosen, nothing about your performance as an admin or anything, just clearing things up, Peace :) --凶 19:13, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

I thought as much :-) --Deskana (fry that thing!) 01:15, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

My user page

How are you able to spy though my userpage and why!? Don't do it again, --Kid Sonic 17:42, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

• I will "moan all I want". How dare you browse through people's userpages. What's you mission/objective in doing so? How would you like it if I went through and started editing your userpage. --Kid Sonic 18:37, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

You talk as if looking at someone's user page is a crime. People make a user page so other people can look at it. The only reason people keep editing your page is because you have innapropriate content on it. Our "objective" is to remove innaprorpiate content from articles, including user pages. If you don't like it, then just leave. No one's forcing you to stay. // DecaimientoPoético 18:45, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

• How would you even know in the first place? The only way you would've found out was to go to the edit page, but what made you go there in the first place?.

Actually, we don't have to edit your page to find out what you added. All we have to do is click the "diff" button on our wachlist or click the "last" button in your page's history. // DecaimientoPoético 19:33, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

• It won't be long before he adds you to his "least favorite Wikipedians" section. He'll probably call you "Descruda" or something equally uninspired. JuJube 00:06, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Marvelous. If he does, he can be added to my list of blocked users. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 00:07, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Undoing one of your autoblocks

I recently attempted to unblock Braves27 (talk · contribs) who was autoblocked by your block of User:Kid Sonic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log). Could you please look at the situation, for 2 reasons?

1. I've never undone an autoblock before and want to be sure I did it right.
2. You blocked the original user, please confirm this was collateral damage, not a sock.

Thanks in advance. —dgies^t_c 02:33, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

That seems fine. There is another way of doing it, where you can unblock the autoblockID, but directly unblocking the IP address works as well. I don't think it's a sock, as Kid Sonic is a long way off having interest in Psalms. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 07:17, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

• Hmm... I just noticed another one caught by Kid Sonic's autoblock: Myalysk (talk · contribs). This one looks quite a bit like a sockpuppet though. —dgies^t_c 06:17, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing that one out to me, I've blocked him as a likely sockpuppet. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 09:45, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Checkuser procedure

You recently compiled and listed a case at requests for checkuser. A checkuser or clerk has requested you supply one or more diffs to justify the use of the checkuser procedure in the case, in accordance with the procedures listed in the table at the top of the requests for checkuser page. For an outcome to be achieved, we require that you provide these diffs as soon as possible. This has been implemented to reduce difficulties for checkusers, and is essential for your case to be processed. A link to your recently-created case which has this information missing is here. Thanks for your co-operation. -- lucasbfr ^talk 16:11, 29 April 2007 (UTC), checkuser clerk.

Hi

Hi, I'm an admin on Wikibooks and you appear to have created an account in your name on there. I have reasons to believe it may not have been you doing this tho! I'd like to sort it out so if you could let me know (email if you want some more info?) Cheers --Herby ^{talk thyme} 10:09, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks - it links with a CU query FWIW - Johnny the Vandal (tho I can no longer find the page here) so I'll indef block it for now. May be worth your while keeping an eye out cheers --Herby ^{talk thyme} 11:49, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Myalysk is Kid Sonic?!

• I can't believe I didn't make the connection until now. Maybe this warrants an indefblock for both? JuJube 04:37, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Not yet. Users like this either keep getting their block extended until it reaches indef, or learn and stop trying to use socks. Sockpuppets are quite easy to spot as I've had a lot of experience with them. Normally most of the evidence you get is circumstantial, but there's typically so much that it becomes extremely unlikely to be false. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 12:32, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I have a feeling he's talking to himself quite a bit using socks. I find that quite funny. --Deskana (fry that thing!) 12:35, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Rob deletion

Just wondered why you have deleted rob's banned user page Frelke 10:52, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Except that with a deleted page, the history is gone. If you really think he's long gone and won't be back, then well there's not much more I can say except that I bet you're wrong. And I don't think I was making a fuss. Frelke 12:10, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

I probably am making a fuss now, but ...

The deletion of the user account was one of my main issues after the first banning. It meant that the history was hearsay rather than evidential. If you preferred I not revert, I only needed to be asked. Frelke 17:17, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Re:

Well, I used the bv template because people who creates an account to vandalise George Bush article usually itends to only vandalise on that account. Next time though I'll keep that in mind, thanks. --Y.Ichiro (会話) 19:05, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Couldn't help commenting... :)

From your user page: Great unanswered questions: ..... since blocks are never used as punishment.

Agree with you that blocks are probably never done to punish someone. But getting blocked very much feels like punishment I think. Like a rap on the knuckles by your KG teacher or something. I came this close to getting blocked (because i didn't know how to do something properly and have a very slow dial-up connection) and believe me, I'd never have tried editing WP again if i was blocked then. :)) - TwoOars ^{(T | C)} 10:00, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

And I feel strongly about this but like you said, I was one of many who wasn't aware of the TfD (because I never participate). Came across it just now. Hmph. - TwoOars ^{(T | C)} 10:24, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

About that TfD, I think what you did was right. Wikipedia is constantly changing with users dropping out and lots of new users joining in, so you get different results from a TfD at different times. So you might try again some other time. Or I might if I feel like "getting bashed". Though this template has a kind of allure to it and I too toyed with the idea of a vandalism-count template. :) - TwoOars ^{(T | C)} 13:32, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Re: Image:Stop x nuvola with clock.svg

Yes, the change of license is okay. I didn't notice that the Stop X nuvola icon was licensed under CC. Thanks for changing it for me. -- _Hdt83 ^Chat 21:07, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

WP:ADOPT input

Hello, Deskana. The Adopt-a-User program is looking for new ideas and input on the program. If you are still interested please stop by the talk page and read some of the ideas being floated and give a comment. If you want to update or change your information on the adopter's list page, now would be a great time! Thanks! V60 ^{干什么？ · VDemolitions} 03:41, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Categories in redirects

As you've helped me with this issue before, can you please help me explain to Piemanmoo why categories don't usually belong in redirects? I've tried every tact I can think of and he is dead-set on including them to the point that he's trying to goad me into 3RR'ing. It's terribly frustrating. — Someguy0830 (T | C) 07:53, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

This issue seems to have been resolved with his failed 3RR report. Never mind. — Someguy0830 (T | C) 09:23, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Query

Can I ask, can non-admin grant block-free editing to a known blocked user? R_Orange 19:21, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the swift reply, say for example on this page could I, a non-administrator, grant unblocking? R_Orange 19:25, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Ok, thanks! Just thought I'd ask before I did something stupid! R_Orange 19:28, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Re:Personal security practices

Thanks for getting that. I am not that experienced at WP, so I most appreciate any corrections that can be made. Best,—ACADEMY LEADER ^FOCUS! 00:47, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

No problems. --Deskana (AFK 47) 13:07, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Confessions Tour

On 13 May, you blocked this page upon request to try to eliminate repetitive vandalism. This has continued, as this User has signed themselves up an account. Despite best efforts, this User keeps reversing a referenced fact with unreferenced, opinion, and off topic comment. From the comments they have left on my talk page, it is as though they are misguided rather than an vandal. Rather than getting them banned, I would like to know if you could drop them a line? Maggott2000 01:52, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

The user has been told enough times that what they're doing is wrong. The page was protected to prevent them from doing it, so they registered an account to get around the protection and carried on anyway. Repeated unsourced additions regarding living people will not be tolerated. In short, their account was indefinitely blocked. If they want to come back and register a new account in a few days time, and make good contributions to the encyclopedia, they are welcome to. They are blocked, not banned. --Deskana (AFK 47) 13:07, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your efforts and advice. Greatly appreciated. 146.171.254.66 19:12, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Cooler

Some random user has changed Coola to Cooler recentally. I was going to report it to sugested moves but I just felt more comfortable telling an admin I know. The user changed it on the grounds that (and I quote) "Its Cooler on the Funimation site". It can't be reverted due to a redirect being placed on Coola. The other wikiproject Dragon Ball members have concensus on this, can you change it back to Coola? DBZROCKS 21:54, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Done. If it happens again, leave me a notice and I'll revert and move protect. --Deskana (AFK 47) 01:33, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again! DBZROCKS 01:34, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Yep I checked, everything looks fine. DBZROCKS 01:45, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Help

Um well I was going to my user page to do my daily fixes and updates and I saw a Miscellany for Deletion notice on my page. The link doesn't take me anywhere and I can't get it off my page. Can you help me get it off? DBZROCKS 01:23, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Fixed. User:Malcolm/Userboxes/Mid had the tag on it, and it was being translcuded onto your page. I just stuck the tag in noinclude tags on User:Malcolm/Userboxes/Mid. --Deskana (AFK 47) 01:28, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! DBZROCKS 01:30, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

User talk:Micheal-Nick

Can you please also look at the activities of this User. Again, a User who keeps reversing regardless of what they are being told. However, the comment he made to User:146.171.254.65, I consider he has crossed the line. Maggott2000 05:50, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

I need your assistance

Hi. It's me, User:I'm anonymous. I'm sure you remember me, correct? I am not aware of all the powers that admins. possess but perhaps you can help me with one thing. A user named Recoome who aids me in the DB wiki has seemingly lefted Wikipedia and I believe the DB wiki as well as a result of a clash with another user, Power level (Dragon Ball), whom I had to research profoundly about since the user keeps his/her archive hidden. What may have caused the latter incivilities on both their part may have something to cohort with this disturbing user (click the deletion log on that talk page). In reality, I am unsure on how to locate my partner Recoome so I figured that with your administrative powers you may be of help to me? Thanks. ~I'm anonymous

I'm not really sure what you expect me to do. Power Level has done nothing wrong in the past few weeks, and infact Recoome has (since he has made a few personal attacks). --Deskana (AFK 47) 23:45, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Oh no, I'm just asking if you could locate Recoome for me if have the admin. powers as given. If you find Recoome, can you notify me? I want to ask him if he is going to continue helping me in the DB wiki. That is all. ~I'm anonymous

How do you mean, "locate"? The best either of us can do is e-mail him (if his e-mail is enabled) or track his contributions. --Deskana (AFK 47) 00:09, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

E-mail? I don't believe he has one. Let's leave it at this then: if I happen to notice that a new user is editing wiki with Recoome's similar edits, then I'll ask if he was Recoome in a previous time. Now, we at the DB wiki are down to four active users now — this is what saddens me the most. :( Oh well, thanks for helping me. ~I'm anonymous

Hi. I think I may have some new suspicions regarding Recoome's sudden retirement, the wikia user responsible for the recent vandalism, and a personal attack by this ip to the user Power Level. I've been told by Dantman (the admin on the DB wikia) that CheckUser is used to solved matters such as sockpuppetry. Dark Dragon Flame has revealed to me on my talk page that User:Zarbon is User:Recoome; I've seen little indication that they are the same person, however. Could you, who has been involved with these three users, provide me some insight that may lead me to find the one responsible for the recent vandalism on the DB wiki? Regards, ~I'm anonymous

If you could see these two long discussions, Vandal report and Re:, I think you'll find that we have a more than enough case for CheckUser. My apologies if the readings are too long. ~I'm anonymous

Unresolved matters concerning Giovanni

He has lost all interest in discussing any edits. As he just ignores whatever I say, what should I do? Maybe you could talk to him? He has ignored the potential for mediation as far as I can see. Maybe you could open another arbitration application - the RfCs went nowhere. John Smith's 22:44, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

If you can provide diffs supporting the statement that he's ignoring mediation, then I will make such a request. --Deskana (AFK 47) 23:46, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

In that case I'll file a formal application. I was refering more to the informal mediation you'd proposed. Maybe when I file it, I'll ask them to talk to you or something. John Smith's 09:59, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

The request was filed and I notified him, but he has ignored my message and continued editing without signing off. What's next? John Smith's 22:39, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Give him some time to respond. We'll see what happens. --Deskana (AFK 47) 22:52, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I sent him another message. John Smith's 23:33, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry

Just to let you know Power Level did it again and added that tag to my profile. I only came back to look at an episode of the Simpsons as I'm taping them and noticed my profile had been edited. I did personally attack him but he provoked me under pressure. You can block me if you want. I'm going to remove Wikipedia from my quick links so I won't come back again. Sorry for your time. Thanks Recoome

Ooo, you're tellin' on me! Knock it off dude! And yeah, don't come back again 'cause no one WANTS US! Power level (Dragon Ball) 16:18, 15 May 2007 (UTC)