User talk:Kevin

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Brianyau323 (talk · contribs)

Two days ago, you placed a one month block on Brianyau323 for abusive sockpuppetry. I just closed Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Brianyau323 (2nd) as continued sockpuppetry and blocked the sock accounts. I have not upped Brianyau323's original block since it was place so recently, but am tempted to up it to indefinite. Thoughts? - auburnpilot talk 17:59, 6 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Be my guest. The chance to return was offered, and I would say has been rejected. Kevin (talk) 22:19, 6 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Thanks, - auburnpilot talk 22:56, 6 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Notifying you and auburnpilot of Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Brianyau323 (3rd). Persistent.Kww (talk) 15:46, 7 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

MarthaFiles checkuser case

Hi Kevin. Thanks for blocking those socks and for tagging the userpages. One thing, though, could you possibly tag them {{sockpuppetcheckuser|MarthaFiles|MarthaFiles}}? It'll make it much clearer to others - thanks! :) - Alison ^❤ 07:16, 9 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sure. I knew I should have checked that yellow bar a bit sooner. Kevin (talk) 07:17, 9 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks :) - Alison ^❤ 07:18, 9 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Joshua Tolbert

While I wish your speedy of this was valid, I don't actually think it was. In the guidelines for hoaxes, it specifically states to AFD them. I might be wrong - but I don't think deleting things like this was the idea behind G10. Sorry to intrude, but I wouldn't want that to happen in the future to a suspected hoax that actually turned out to be true and worthy of an article. Brilliantine (talk) 03:03, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

But if the hoax is actually an attack on someone, especially when the accusation is as serious as this one, then I think it is valid. Perhaps I should list it at WP:DRV? Kevin (talk) 03:06, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know - I was just thinking out loud, mainly. There could be any number of people named Joshua Tolbert, and it would be pretty much impossible to tell which one of them it was supposed to be attacking, as it was completely fabricated. It's probably not worth taking it to DRV, and making calls like this is one of the reasons I would hate to be an administrator. Brilliantine (talk) 03:20, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cluster analysis

Hi Kevin - our optimal classification friend is back: Talk: Cluster analysis#"Elbow criterion" is in violation of WP:NOR. I could use your help there. --Jiuguang (talk) 23:50, 11 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I've blocked the most recent IP. It seems very dynamic, and I was told before that a range block would cause too much collateral damage. Is there a list of articles I should watchlist? Kevin (talk) 02:07, 12 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

From the look of things, optimization and classification algorithms in general, which covers a lot of articles. I wonder if a Google Alert will help..let me get back to you on that. --Jiuguang (talk) 12:44, 12 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Here is my solution: set up Google Alerts for "site:en.wikipedia.org 71.100.*.*" or "site:en.wikipedia.org "optimal classification"". Both seems to be effective in tracking his contributions. For example, would it surprise you that this comment refers to various reference desk disruptions leading to a infinite block, and User talk:71.100.167.23 details various personal attacks as well as 3RR violations? Both cases date back to pre-Optimal Classification. --Jiuguang (talk) 16:34, 13 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You could also try contacting wang's Buddy Chavez for additional pointers.

abuse of administrative privilege

As long as you guys abuse your administrative privileges I am going to suspend my compliance except for WP:IAR.

Continued abuse of user Julie Dancer.

Not having much luck at harassing Julie Dancer are you there Kevin?

Why not try range block and really abuse your administrative privilege? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.100.4.227 (talk) 16:57, 15 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]