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 increase in protection level

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.

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

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – Persistently attacked by an IP and account jumper. YuMaNuMa ^Contrib 02:23, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Platinum Blonde (band) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: High level of IP vandalism by 174.117.107.33 ―― LNP75 1:57 AM, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: A recent AFD Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Frankie Grande was closed as keep. Blocked editor JHUbal27 (talk · contribs) has shown that they intend to sock to redirect the article in spite of consensus. This resumed as soon as the previous protection expired so we may need several days to prevent more socks doing the same. MarnetteD|Talk 02:00, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Fifty Shades of Grey (film) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent IP and new user vandalism, notably people who aren't fans of the series. Callmemirela (talk) 01:47, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – Request protection until 31.08 (end of transfer window) due to repeated BLP vandalism from unregistered users. C679 00:19, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Template:Too few opinions (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite move protection: Highly visible page – 300+ transclusions. George Ho (talk) 23:51, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Semi-protection: Persistent level of IP vandalism, probably due to the fact that he's been hit with a drug suspension for six months. Aerospeed (Talk) 22:56, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Semi-protection: Persistent IP vandalism. ―― Phoenix7777 (talk) 22:20, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

David Ogden Stiers (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Pending changes: BLP policy violations – People keep adding references or categories related to his sexuality. George Ho (talk) 21:37, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – PC inappropriate for frequently-edited page. George Ho (talk) 21:16, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

List of The Amazing World of Gumball characters (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: I don't know if reviewers have COI or not, but I'm seeing content disputes. George Ho (talk) 21:16, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – PC ineffective, and edits frequent. George Ho (talk) 21:14, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Mike Dalton (wrestler) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Move protection: Page title dispute/move warring – Someone renamed this page without discussion; the proposed name was rejected twice. George Ho (talk) 20:00, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Template:WWE personnel (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite semi-protection: Highly visible, and there have been reverts lately. George Ho (talk) 19:59, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C. (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection: High level of IP vandalism, especially during transfer windows. Hansi667 (talk) 19:28, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Premakeerthi de Alwis (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite semi-protection: High level of IP vandalism. The issue of the death section has been visited by many admins and decided it was not appropriate. Ramya20 (talk) 19:16, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent unsourced edits and vandalism by multiple IPs over transfer speculation of this footballer. Request for one-week's PP. Thank you. LRD NO (talk) 13:08, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

Katy Perry discography (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – The history shows it enough. Continuous removal of valid content, addition of false certifications and peak changes etc. —Indian:BIO · ^{[ ChitChat ]} 09:03, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Semi-protection: High level of IP vandalism. Premthanjavur (talk) 04:33, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

List of designated terrorist organizations (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – persistent long-term vandalism, IP and new editors . Widefox; talk 01:34, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Should be temporary protected due to many speculations of his new team. GoPurple'nGold₂₄ 21:28, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

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

Indefinite Semi-protection/ pending changes: Frequent IP/new user vandalism. 31 July, 17 July, 16 July, 21 June. Redtigerxyz ^Talk 17:37, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Template:Mfd top (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite move protection: Frequently substituted template. George Ho (talk) 16:18, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Template:Mfd bottom (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite move protection: Frequently substituted template. George Ho (talk) 16:18, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

List of programs broadcast by Teletoon (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – repeated content removal without valid reasoning. Dogmaticeclectic (talk) 15:10, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

2014 Commonwealth Games medal table (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection: unch of IPs that don't match up officiallyLihaas (talk) 14:24, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Human rights in Singapore (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection: 182.23.156.149 has recently been adding disruptive, unsourced statements to the article. — Cheers, JackLee ^–talk– 10:38, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

She's Dating the Gangster (film) (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection: Persistent vandalism. Unexplained removal by 49.151.99.44 and additional information by some of the unknown IP users. Alphonsewan (talk) 05:27, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Semi-protection: Logged out users persistently adding unsourced material. —Ryūlóng (琉竜) 07:32, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

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

Semi-protection: High level of vandalism and dubious unsourced additions by anon IP editors and new users. STATic message me! 07:23, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

List of Mafia characters (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Indefinite pending changes: Persistent vandalism – Persistent addition of unsourced and possibly fan-fictional content from various users/IPs. I played through both games, and I could tell that the fluff those users add are nothing but hot air. Blake Gripling (talk) 05:31, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

Eastern Orthodox Church (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – Dispute over official name "Orthodox Catholic Church" lapsing into IP-hopping edit warrior. Elizium23 (talk) 03:24, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Vandalism, unexplained removal and unsourced changes. This has been happening since last month. Here are some examples: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. —Lightsout (talk) 23:16, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

2014 FIFA World Cup knockout stage (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – vandalism from dynamic IP. QED237 (talk) 22:19, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

Attack on Titan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – PC inappropriate for this frequently-edited article. George Ho (talk) 21:07, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

Eurovision Song Contest 2015 (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Temporary semi-protection: Who thought that PC is appropriate for this frequently-edited article? I still see reverts on unsourced data lately. George Ho (talk) 21:05, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – Recent vandalism from anons about how he is a Premier League player , when he is not, and how he was born in the new state of Telengana, when he was not. ArsenalFan700 (talk) 20:31, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

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

Temporary semi-protection: Disruptive editing by IP users who seem unaware of protocol or use of talk page. Unable to leave message or engage in discussion. 20:08, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

Current requests for reduction in protection level

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.

Template:Historical information needed (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Indefinite semi-protection: Less than 200 transclusions; Anomie is taking a wikibreak at this moment. George Ho (talk) 00:20, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Three Gorges Dam (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Hello, I have requested a reduction in the protection of this article (It's now archived), it was reduced from semiprotected to pending change protected, but I don't think that it meets the corresponding policy, specifically, the page isn't undergoing vandalism, and the aforesaid policy says: “Pending changes protection should not be used as a preemptive measure against violations that have not yet occurred”. I request that this page is changed to unprotected, if then we find persistent vandalism then I'd support and possibly propose it myself to be protected again, otherwise this protection is against Wikipedia policy. Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit, let's not apply protection unjustifiably. Regards. QrTTf7fH (talk) 21:11, 30 July 2014 (UTC).

The protection level was just lowered on a trial basis 2 days ago, and you're already asking for it to be dropped completely? Also, PC doesn't keep anyone from editing it. Jackmcbarn (talk) 00:57, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

I agree; no point on requesting to quit eyeing on IP editors. Have you forgotten that, if that rule prevents us from protecting Wikipedia, we should ignore it? --George Ho (talk) 10:38, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

The protection policy (Which I already quoted) explicitly discourages using pending changes protection in a preemptive way; that is it, exactly what is being done here. I repeat: This is Wikipedia policy. The appeal to WP:ignore all rules is your opinion since it talks about “improving or maintaining Wikipedia“, and it's not an objective truth (And again, against the Wikipedia policy) that using pending change protection preemptively constitutes an improvement. QrTTf7fH (talk) 16:16, 1 August 2014 (UTC).

Does it not constitute "maintaining" Wikipedia either? --George Ho (talk) 17:10, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

I didn't make an assertion about that; if you that it does, then it's you the one who has the burden of proof on it. Of course, I may choose to disagree and argue your point. QrTTf7fH (talk) 19:25, 1 August 2014 (UTC).

Current requests for edits to a protected page

Further information: Wikipedia:Edit requests

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

A rolling archive of the last seven days of protection requests can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Rolling archive.