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    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.

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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.

    Semi-protect. IP vandalism from 81.152.6.140, who also appears to be (86.148.109.115, 86.165.82.109, 81.157.88.230 judging by the edit summaries and behaviour. Geoff B (talk) 23:06, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection - An IP keeps adding unsourced, potentially hoax material to the article. They were subsequently blocked for being disruptive, and a few minutes later a new IP address started making the same edits.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 22:17, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, excessive vandalism. Marek.69 talk 22:15, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary Semi-protect. Copious but petty IP vandalism. Naturenet | Talk 22:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. Back-and-forth vandalism (snarks, personal attacks, fiction, &c). Clygeric (talk) 21:33, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Repeated IP vandalism. This page has been protected many times for the IP vandalism. It will be ongoing. I am only requesting temporary semi-protection, but perhaps indefinite semi-protection would be prudent. Thank you. Fletch81 (talk) 21:06, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, excessive vandalism. Marek.69 talk 20:56, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite full protection vandalism, The page is always being vandalized. IP addresses blank the page and remove content. The vandalism won't stop unless the page is protected. ~Moon~月と日の出 ~Sunrise~ 19:53, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Ruslik (talk) 20:02, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection This article was semi-protected from Feb. 8 to Feb. 22 because an editor with a dynamic IP was constantly vandalizing the page. A few days after the protection was lifted, he started again. It doesn't seem like he is going to stop anytime soon, so could someone help me out here? Zagalejo^^^ 19:46, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Over 40 IP vandalism events in under a fortnight. Ronhjones (talk) 19:33, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Ruslik (talk) 19:55, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Portal talk:Featured content (edit | portal | history | links | watch | logs)

    Indefinite Semi-protection Yes, I know it's a talk page, but is there any reason why IPs would need to use it? It's a highly visible page for a portal and 45% of the edits are vandalism and 45% are reverting vandalism. 99% of IP edits to the page are vandalism and I'm sick of always having to revert it. Is there any reason why someone would need to use the talk page of this one rather than any of the pages for the various featured processes? No. -- Scorpion0422 19:06, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Ruslik (talk) 19:46, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite create-protection, Speedied twice already (A7/G11) with no changes between revisions. Author has removed CSD templates and expressed an intent to continue to recreate the article. Mister Senseless™ (Speak - Contributions) 18:59, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. Ruslik (talk) 19:57, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Permanent semi-protection vandalism, which is perpetrated continuously by anonymous and new users. Like Snake, this article attracts miscreants like shit attracts flies. Has already been semi-protected once for a short period. --Jwinius (talk) 18:51, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. It does seem to attract a low, but consistent, level of vandalism. Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 20:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    I should point out that Anaconda is a SIA, which is basically just a disambiguation page. Since it was last revised in December, only a list inter-wiki links have been added, but it has been vandalized over 40 times, almost always anonymously. This trend is certain to resume after the current temporary protection expires, so why beat around the bush? --Jwinius (talk) 23:30, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection. The friendly IP vandals have returned; I guess the previous block expired. Sladen (talk) 18:45, 26 February 2009 (UTC) : Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 19:59, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Oops, I'd just semi'd it for a month. Feel free to take that off if you feel it's not needed. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:00, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Nah, no worries; it's certainly not going to hurt anything. Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 20:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection. Persistent vandalism.  Jackol  ๏̯͡๏﴿ 18:42, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 19:56, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Large amounts on IP vandalism. TNXMan 18:18, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for six months. Tan | 39 18:19, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Seems to vandalised quite a bit these days by anons and non-autoconfirmed accounts. -Lilac Soul (talk • contribs • count) 17:33, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for one month. Tan | 39 18:21, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Long-term semi-protection It's been a sea of IP vandalism since it came off its last semi-protect on Feb 12. Magic♪piano 17:29, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Create protect. Article has been speedy deleted 3 times as A7. KuyaBriBriTalk 17:15, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Creation protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 17:25, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection Chronic, high level of vandalism, seems only to be getting steadily worse. Hard for the clean-up squad to keep up with. Hertz1888 (talk) 16:40, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 17:26, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary full protection Edit-warring and refusal to follow WP:CON and WP:DR in content dispute that's over a year old. --Ronz (talk) 16:11, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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

    Indefinite semi-protection vandalism, Banned user keeps coming back as an IP every night. I'll ask for unprotection later. NJGW (talk) 07:54, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Page protected Semi. Request unprotection if the problem goes away. EdJohnston (talk) 08:03, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Current requests for unprotection

    Shortcuts

    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.

    Joe Lieberman (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) - Article was semi-protected December 2007 by (currently inactive) User:Can't sleep, clown will eat me. Any reason for protection has probably passed by now. Raven1977Talk to meMy edits 23:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Randy Savage (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) - Article was semi-protected November 2007 by (currently inactive) User:Jeffrey O. Gustafson Any reason for protection has probably passed by now. Raven1977Talk to meMy edits 23:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    John Cena (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) - Article was semi-protected October 2007 by (currently inactive) User:Can't sleep, clown will eat me. Any reason for protection has probably passed by now. Raven1977Talk to meMy edits 23:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Current requests for edits to a protected page

    Shortcut

    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.

    Edit requested to add a tracking category to an existing parameter. Cheers! PC78 (talk) 19:49, 24 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Done. There's no need to add {{editprotected}} and list it here :) Martinmsgj 21:54, 24 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Could this page/article be considered for protection as it seems to be attracting a fair amount of vandalism. FWIW Bzuk (talk) 15:19, 26 February 2009 (UTC).[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. in the false palce, but done none the less. Lectonar (talk) 15:30, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Fulfilled/denied requests

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, high level of IP vandalism over past 2 weeks, need to cool off. hike395 (talk) 15:24, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 15:37, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Permanent semi-protection. Ongoing, steady IP vandalism which has recently increased. No one IP editor stands out but the history of this article is a mess and unusable. Blatant vandalism and inaccuracies are going to be missed even by all the watchlisters. Previous RFPP have come and gone and the level of vandalism has not abated. — MrDolomite • Talk 14:32, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 6 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Lectonar (talk) 15:15, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Semi-protect. Persistent IP vandalism from a range of IPs within the same address pools, or from other pools allocated to Hughes Network Systems.

    Several IP addresses from within the pools allocated to Hughes Network Systems have been adding and restoring the same incorrect information, despite warnings, since 29 January 2009. Most of these appear to be persistent vandals and have been warned numerous times. I suspect that the same user(s), with dynamic IP addresses, is/are responsible. There is an open abuse report related to this.

    Vandalism by addresses from the 68.19.14.x pool: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

    Vandalism by addresses outside this pool but within the pools allocated to Hughes Network Systems:[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] --AussieLegend (talk) 01:30, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined, not enough disruption to warrant protection but you might want to take these findings to WP:ANI to see if a range-block can be done. Regards SoWhy 12:00, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection, being edited pretty much daily by banned User:Bambifan101 socks. Beeblebrox (talk) 01:02, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined, sock has been blocked, no other disruptive editors that would warrant protection. Regards SoWhy 12:02, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. Ongoing IP vandalism. Geoff B (talk) 18:41, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined - pretty much always the same IP, can easily be warned and reported to WP:AIV if needed. Regards SoWhy 12:07, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Lots of IP vandalism since July. THF (talk) 15:56, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined - seems to have stopped, no further vandalism recently. Please re-report if it continues again. Regards SoWhy 12:06, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, ongoing vandalism from multiple IPs. Pontificalibus (talk) 07:48, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Lectonar (talk) 09:00, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. High level of IP vandalism.--JeffJ (talk) 06:48, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. In the past 24 hours, I only see one account and one IP address; edits in the previous three days were all good faith. עוד מישהו Od Mishehu 08:45, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. High level of IP vandalism. — ¾-10 02:58, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Lectonar (talk) 09:01, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Anon. vandalism resumed after recent expiration of semi-protection. Enigmamsg 05:25, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 6 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 06:41, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]


    Temporary semi-protection vandalism. I-210 (talk) 04:20, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 04:22, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi protect. This high-visibility political BLP had been semi-protected for a long time, then a few days ago some admin removed it, for reasons unknown. Since then a long string of vandalisms by IP addresses and freshly registered users. WP doesn't need more Byrd/Kennedy style embarrassments ... Wasted Time R (talk) 04:10, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected indefinitely. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 04:27, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi protect considerable amounts of anon vandalism. Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 03:15, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 04:18, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. Recently unprotected, so naturally it immediately went from quiet level of IP vandalism to high level of IP vandalism. A valiant attempt, but no point in keeping it this way. — ¾-10 03:13, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 04:24, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection: Prior three-month semi-protection expired about a week ago, and ever since then, many unconstructive and inaccurate edits have been made to the article again. -- Luke4545 (talk) 02:19, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 04:16, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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