Wikipedia:Requests for page protection

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Welcome—request protection of a page, file, or template here.

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

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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.

Catholic sex abuse cases (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite semi-protection, This high visibility article generates a lot of disputes among registered editors alone. Unregistered ones simply add a level of complexity, opinion, and unreferenced or poorly referenced material, that is not useful. It would not solve all the problems by a long shot, but it would help move the quality to a somewhat higher plane if we didn't have to spend several days each week contending with an undereducated editor with a lot of pov opinions. Thanks. Student7 (talk) 20:58, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined high visibility pages being editable by anyone is one of the core principles on which this project is based. I don't see enough malicious vandalism (or problematic additions like BLP violating edits) to justify semi protecting the article, and certainly not indefinitely. We don't use protection as a means for restricting content or preventing non drive-by IPs such as this one from contributing. You should take up content issues via talk. Mfield (Oi!) 21:10, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

List of National Football League records (individual) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite semi-protection, IP's vandalise quite a bit, alot of these records are set in stone, no need to be edited really at least until september when the NFL season starts. RF23 (talk) 19:59, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Also, pages aren't protected preemptively. Icestorm815 • Talk 20:29, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Jacques Cartier (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection, for an indefinite period. In the last 7 days, 14 vandalism edits have been made, plus one possible. The location of the IP addresses, and other vandalism edits on other articles about explorers in the Americas made by them, suggests to me that the vandals are school children researching for assigments, a problem that is not going to go away. Brutaldeluxe (talk) 16:10, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Icestorm815 • Talk 20:12, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Joe Lieberman (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection, much recent vandalism by multiple IP's. JamesMLane t c 15:54, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 15:57, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Death_of_Baby_P (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary full protection dispute, Slow edit war between user and IP. --Mw-wsh (talk) 15:50, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

User:FisherQueen (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite semi-protection, User talk page! Vandalised many times!. JMM|Whatup!? 15:19, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

• Semi-protected Acalamari 15:22, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

North Korea (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection. Lots of IP and new editor vandalism. — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 15:20, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 16:00, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Bosnian Australian (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protect. High level of IP vandalism/population inflation without sources, and also insists on adding original research into the article. I'm pretty sure most of the IPs that make these edits are the same person with a dynamic IP, since they all add the same thing without sources. I try to revert most of the dubious unsourced content, but it's a hassle to do everyday. Plus, I've spoken to the user about using reliable sources, and to stop putting original research into the article, but I've been ignored, and he continues to artificially inflate population figures, change statistics/percentages, changes dates etc. Also, the history of the article is cluttered with hundreds of very tiny edits by the IP, and I've spoken to him about using the "preview" button, but this has also been ignored.

Quite frankly, I don't believe this user will ever change his behaviour, at least not in the immediate future, and I believe a semi-protection is in order to stop the user from making unsourced changes/additions, and will possibly make him more open to discussion, or actually finding sources for his claims. 121.222.254.84 (talk) 10:39, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Current requests for unprotection

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.

Matthew Sanders (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

I wanted to create this page and redirect it to the M. Shadows article since Matthew Sanders is his birth name. This page was deleted three times due to blatant vandalism two years ago. I don't know if this request is necessary, but if any administrator thinks it's not, I apologize in advance. Nonetheless, I hope that this application is approved. Thanks! :) Signed, kotakkasut 06:46, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Unprotected -- dropped down to semi. Cirt (talk) 07:01, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

QlikTech (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Page was blocked from creation over a year ago due to spam problems. A proper article (which has survived AfD) now exists at QlikTech International. This page needs unprotected so a redirect can be created. --ThaddeusB (talk) 17:41, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Done - I've redirected the page. Rjd0060 (talk) 17:51, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Work (Ciara song) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

I know the unprotection of work was turned down before, but now I have a cover for the song and it will be released soon! I also know that there will be forthcoming information for it since it is an upcoming single. Thanks for reading and I hope you will consider. --TrEeMaNsHoE (talk) 18:21, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Current requests for edits to a protected page

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.

Fulfilled/denied requests

Eggdrop (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

full protection dispute, Content dispute, full-blown edit war between registered editors. I'm not involved, other than requesting this protection. Yngvarr (t) (c) 13:29, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined, limited to two users mainly, one who has reached 3RR threshold. If it continues, blocks will be a more effective way to deal with this, seeing that they both should know not to edit-war. Regards SoWhy 13:33, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Kirkland, Washington (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection, A few days to let IP based 3RRs get a login and substantiate their changes. .    7   ^{talk | Δ |}   01:00, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Is this a content dispute...? Semiprot is never allowed to be used to gain content leverage over good faith IPs. rootology/equality 03:12, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

No, it's a response to a request for assistance here [1]. The request for assistance does not indicate this is a good faith IP but rather a single user or a group of users with access to a range of IPs who are misusing edit summaries and multiple addresses.    7   ^{talk | Δ |}   03:22, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Seems to have stopped. SoWhy 13:35, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Dan Debicella (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary full protection dispute, Slow edit war between user and IP. They're actively using the talk page, but that's not stopping them from repeatedly reverting each other. Onorem♠Dil 12:01, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Fully protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Cirt (talk) 12:18, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

PistonHeads (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary full protection vandalism, Multiple instances of vandalism by IPs. Source of vandalism is here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=210&t=698221&mid=39202&i=0&nmt=Hey%20Hey,%20we%20have%20a%20Wikipedia%20Entry!&mid=39202

I suggest a 24 or 48 hour period of protection. Parrot of Doom (talk) 11:09, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Cirt (talk) 11:54, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Indigenous peoples (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite full protection vandalism, This page is a constant target for IP based vandalism. I've reverted 3-4 in 24 hours, and there are dozens / hundreds of others in the recent history of the page. .    7   ^{talk | Δ |}   08:34, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Cirt (talk) 08:49, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Cricket (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Excessive recent vandalism. Enigma^msg 06:53, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Cirt (talk) 06:55, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

List of SpongeBob SquarePants merchandise (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary Semi-protection Continuous anonymous IPs adding incorrect and/or unsourced information. Reverts and talk page warnings are doing nothing and IP address continues to change. BOVINEBOY2008 20:01, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Already protected. by Rootology (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA). SoWhy 06:40, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mattisse/Evidence (edit | project page | history | links | watch | logs)

Semi-protection. Persistent vandalism. Drew Smith What I've done 05:19, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Already protected. by another admin. Cirt (talk) 05:30, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

400 (card game) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection. Persistent vandalism. I don't know what the correct number is supposed to be though, so that needs to be fixed before protecting. Drew Smith What I've done 05:11, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Cirt (talk) 05:32, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Ina Fried (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite semi-protection vandalism. Sushiflinger (Goldblattster) (talk!) 23:17, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Never mind, the vanndalism isn't recent, it is just because it was at the top of the history page. --Sushiflinger (Goldblattster) (talk!) 23:20, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Done Cirt (talk) 05:33, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Swissair (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protect. ip editor (probable puppet) again deleting properly sourced information that was resolved in prior dispute. last semi-protect expired 16 may. emerson7 13:11, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

It doesn't look cited to me. Can you add an inline citation with that information? Otherwise, it's a content dispute and you're edit warring. - Rjd0060 (talk) 14:24, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

i hav restore proper citations from history....again. --emerson7 07:20, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Cirt (talk) 05:38, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

LeBron James (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protect. High level of IP vandalism. —LOL ^T/_C 03:35, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. rootology/equality 03:38, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Plutarch (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection vandalism. Enigma^msg 03:26, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Declined, User(s) blocked. it was just one IP, blocked now. rootology/equality 03:37, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Jermaine Beckford (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Frequent vandalism of article beginning today and will likely continue for a few days. Semi-protection will prevent the vandalism occuring. RM-Taylor (talk) 01:02, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. It's a BLP. rootology/equality 03:15, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

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

Indefinite full-protection Due to recent problems that i have encountered here on Wikipedia I'm going to be on an indefinite wikibreak/retirement. So there is no need for anyone to edit my talk page while I'm gone. Frehley 23:53, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Fully protected Hope you get back eventually. rootology/equality 03:17, 27 May 2009 (UTC)