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Reports

PokieWatch

PokieWatch

Username
PokieWatch (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
[[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesfarmers ]] (filter log)
Description
Adding a link to a page where users could find notes on visits to the Wesfarmers gambling venues. No intention of self promotion, rather, in line with Wiki goals, to provide fuller information about the subject matter
Date and time
03:44, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments

Jordi March i Nogué

Username
Jmarchn (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
PoNewEdit (filter log)
Description
An automated filter has identified this edit as potentially unconstructive,
Date and time
19:13, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
I've gone ahead and disabled this AFC filter. It's the third or fourth report I've seen from this report (and I don't look here too often). Wknight94 talk 17:52, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ChasWilliams

Username
ChasWilliams (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Pioneer Services, LLC (filter log)
Description
ChasWilliams (talk) 05:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
05:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Yes, the Pioneer filter was indeed a false positive. However, the other one (large unwikified new article) is not. It appears to be promotional, so you should not add it to Wikipedia. King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 06:20, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Protonk

Username
71.101.16.62 (talk · contribs) (filter log) Protonk
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Beate Eriksen (filter log)
Description
Please replace this with a description of the edit you were trying to make.
Date and time
19:17, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Protonk, I assume you meant the edit made by 71.101.16.62 (talk · contribs · WHOIS)? Wknight94 talk 19:24, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Er, yes. Sorry if that wasn't clear in my report. It's my first day! I removed an afd tag, that ip made the edit immediately following mine (vandalizing, I think), but the IP's edit was tagged w/ removing the afd tag. Protonk (talk) 00:59, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Two edits were merged and the removal was attributed to the last one. This is a known bug. Ruslik_Zero 10:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

dniete97

Username
Dniete97 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (filter log)
Description
It is not by chance that under the heading "Major Characters," a flagship is named "Unko"--which happens to be Japanese word for "poop." This may very well be the real name of the flagship in the game, but readers and users need to be aware that the word is not a random assortment of Japanese-sounding phonemes. In the same way that Japanese editors of the Japanese language version of Wikipedia would be well served to make a note "offensive slang" if a flagship in an American video game was called "Ass," so too I am doing the same for the English-language version. If the whole point of Wikipedia is to inform, then informative additions like the one I made to the Tenchi Muyo! site should be allowed to stand.
Date and time
18:04, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
This is Dniete97 (talk · contribs)? If you had used the Dniete97 account - which has become older and more trusted - you would have been able to make that edit. When you logged out, you made yourself anonymous and unknown to us, so the filter thought you were doing childish vandalism. Just stay logged in and you will not have such problems. Wknight94 talk 18:41, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thetvman

Username
Thetvman (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Hina Khan (filter log)
Description
I mistakenly created a section called TV Show appearances for Hina Khan, but after reading her bio I realized it was the wrong Hina Khan, so i deleted the TV show appearances section.
Date and time
15:49, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
The problem is that you also removed all of the categories. That will be a red flag every time. If you don't want to get warned for that, you need to find other categories to replace the current ones with. (If there are no good categories for the article, perhaps it needs to be deleted entirely - hopefully that isn't the case here.) Wknight94 talk 16:06, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Just so everyone's clear, the article was actually {{uncat}}; the only category on it was one that thetvman added in the process of making his edits in the first place, so he was quite correct to remove it. I did, however, add an appropriate category for the actual subject of the article shortly afterward. Bearcat (talk) 18:38, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Patrrock

Username
Patrrock (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
R/V Polar Duke (filter log)
Description
I was try to put a new entry regarding the Research Vessel Polar Duke to the encyclopedia
Date and time
13:56, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
When you create a new article, you have to remove the {{subst:AFC submission/submit}} part. Thanks. Wknight94 talk 14:03, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ver_Ǽnd_Lux

Username
Ver_Ǽnd_Lux (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Teleological argument (filter log)
Description
I accidentally saved the page twice and the filter popped up. I just hope the original edit stays Ver Ǽnd Lux (talk) 08:14, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
08:14, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
See details... your edit included [[http://www.example.com link title]] which is such a common mistake, we warn people about it. If you just remove that part, the edit will save fine. (The edit has not yet saved though). Wknight94 talk 12:07, 17 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In_The_Hothouse 192.168.1.65

Username
In_The_Hothouse (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Adrian Borland (filter log)
Description
I was trying to entirely revamp the Adrian Borland page, but keep getting an error message. I'm wiping a 700 word entry and in the process replacing it with a several thousand-word one.
Date and time
18:54, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
It's because of this: "The Smiths 'are shit'". King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 05:43, 16 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

S_saujani

Username
S saujani (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (NetBusiness Solutions Europe)
NetBusiness Solutions Europe (filter log)
Description
Adding true information about family. Hmmmm......
Date and time
20:37, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
If you want to create an article, just create it. You do not need to add {{subst:AFC submission/submit}} template. Ruslik_Zero 16:23, 14 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

EquipandInspire

Username
EquipandInspire (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Austin Children's Museum (filter log)
Description
Adding infoEquipandInspire (talk) 20:10, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
20:10, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
This looks more like a true positive. An article with basically no content except an address is not a proper article. I've dropped a welcome message with a lot of learning links on your talk page so you can get a more thorough understanding. Wknight94 talk 17:25, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

redryder3

Username
redryder3 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Date and time
03:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Nerdism Comics (filter log)
Description
Trying to post a new page. Autofilter says my changes were unconstructive and disallowed. 195.229.235.39 (talk) 03:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
This is a known bug in the abuse filter. (warn(filter1)+tag(filter2)=disallow) Ruslik_Zero 08:53, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

rohit_mulamoottil

Username
195.229.235.39 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing
Mulamoottil (filter log)
Date and time
06:35, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Description
Somebody changed the original information, i want to revert the original article 195.229.235.39 (talk) 06:35, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
You should not have removed all categories. Ruslik_Zero 08:48, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

SqueakBox

Username
SqueakBox (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Child pornography (filter log)
Description
The person who set the prod was then indef blocked, prods should not be misued as this one clearly was in order to have a rant about this article, its called vandalsim
Date and time
03:41, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
This filter was an old one that has already been disabled. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 05:13, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

193.156.79.200

Username
193.156.79.200 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Calbindin (filter log)
Description
Adding external link to relevant images of Calbindin Immunohistochemistry
Date and time
09:41, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Unfortunately, there is little we can do about it. The filter is designed to catch people a lot of external links in quick succession, and is not smart enough to know the content of the links. You may have to keep pressing "Save page" twice. On the other hand, why not create an account? After 4 days, you will be able to edit without hassle. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 05:12, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Student58

Username
Student58 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
ENC Inc. (filter log)
Description
What you were doing Student58 (talk) 19:18, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
19:18, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
I actually do not see false positives. Ruslik_Zero 19:04, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

210.2.158.17

Username
210.2.158.17 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Aitchison College (filter log)
Description
Fixed material added for vandalism but my fix got tagged with section blanking 210.2.158.17 (talk) 11:12, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
11:12, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
The filter just tags suspicions edits for further review. Please, do not worry about it. Ruslik_Zero 11:14, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

86.177.154.93

Username
86.177.154.93 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
2009–10 UEFA Europa League (filter log)
Description
Fixing the grammer of the reference - not removing it 86.177.154.93 (talk) 19:39, 6 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
19:39, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
The filter checks for removal of <ref> tags, which you did. However, occasions like yours are very rare, so just ignore it. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 05:17, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

scvhigh

Username
scvhigh (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Santa_Clarita,_California (filter log)
Description
Was adding link to internet section of page to include SCV High teen news magazine which is the only age-specific online publication for high schoolers in and around Santa Clarita. Thank you so much..
Date and time
17:52, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
You added a web link, which contains your username. This implies a conflict of interest. I advise your consider changing your username. Ruslik_Zero 10:44, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

star123456789

Username
star123456789 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Blink 182 Reunion Tour (filter log)
Description
I was inputing youtube video clips to cite the songs that were played on this tour. However, my edits keep being denied.
Date and time
05:09, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Your edit was disallowed because of "Grandpa Is An Asshole", which was considered a personal attack. I advise you to omit this clip and ask somebody on the talk page to place it. Ruslik_Zero 10:57, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

98.248.32.178

Username
98.248.32.178 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Silent soul (filter log)
Description
Every time I replace the text of an attack page with {{db-attack}} I get an unconstructive edit message. I there any way to exclude that particular type of edit from the filter?
Date and time
04:31, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
I added an exception for {{db-attack}} to the filter 3. Ruslik_Zero 11:01, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Challenger27

Username
Challenger27 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Policies and Procedures (filter log)
Description
Removed references because they were SPAM links to vendors selling Policy and Procedure Manuals Challenger27 (talk) 17:53, 5 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
17:53, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
You removed all categories together with references. The filter warned you about this. So it is not a false positive. Ruslik_Zero 11:05, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

69.209.201.218

Username
69.209.201.218 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
2009-10 NBA season (filter log)
Description
I was changing the 10 to 14 after the word April because the season will end on April 14, 2010 not April 10, 2010
Date and time
17:35, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Sorry but I do not see anything in the logs. What article was you editing? Ruslik_Zero 11:07, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Freshh

Username
User:Freshh (filter log)
Page you were editing
Spyglass Entertainment (filter log)
Description
I'm new here, so I need someone to help me with this major problem. It will take some time to explain this. I am in a war with this user that goes by the IP address of 76.117.96.151. This user is truly a vandal and an unstoppable menace. He/she finds a random film, adds false information that a production company he/she is obsessed with at any moment (often Spyglass) made or released this film, and subsequently adds this information on related articles. I (and several others) have reverted his/her edits many times, but no problem, he/she stalks me and reverts my edits. This user has been blocked twice and has never learned his/her lesson. I can't block this user for some reason, so I want to block this user vicariously through someone who will listen. I want him/her to be blocked indefinitely. Thank you for your time.
Date and time
03:05, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
This not an appropriate place to ask for such an action. You should try WP:ANI. Ruslik_Zero 11:09, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

StrasbourgFilmFest

Username
StrasbourgFilmFest (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Strasbourg International Film Festival (filter log)
Description
adding page for Strasbourg Film Fest. We are mentioned on other articles, it would be nice if we could linkto the page, not try to advertise. 2:22am, 5 August 2009 (France time)
Date and time
2:22am, 5 August 2009 (France Time)
Comments
You added a web link, which contains your username. This implies a conflict of interest. I advise your consider changing your username. Ruslik_Zero 11:11, 7 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kapgains

Username
Kapgains (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Minimum bounding box algorithms (filter log)
Description
adding wikilink to RectangleKapgains (talk) 18:45, 4 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
18:45, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
You actually edited too fast for a new account. I restored your autoconfirmed status. Try not to edit with very high speed in the next day or so. Ruslik_Zero 18:59, 4 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ivyjonesgospel

Username
ivyjonesgospel (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Ivy Jones (filter log)
Description
I am trying to post my biography
Date and time
17:11, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
Wikipedia is not a social networking site and not a place to post your own biography. Ruslik_Zero 18:54, 4 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

KenDalto

Username
KenDalto (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Kenneth J. Dalto (filter log)
Description
I triggered a business filter when I was trying to submit my page. My page is aimed to commemorate Mr. Kenneth J. Dalto and his significant contributions to the financial turnaround of the greater Detroit are, not in the least a portal of advertisement for his firm. I mearly including his firms information as a side note however if you read the page, it's focus is solely on Mr. Dalto himself. Mr. Dalto's contributions, news citations, and publications are more than worthy of encyclopedia credibility and while I am not yet finsihed with the page I feel what is there thus far is appropriate enough to be published.
Date and time
19:55, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
But your name matches that of the website. So it is a reasonable assumption that you are trying to promote this website. Ruslik_Zero 11:22, 4 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No user name

Username
No user name (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing (don't wikilink)
Uniforms of the United States Navy (filter log)
Description
Was attempting to change the first sentence of the section on Coveralls (Simple blue coveralls (pictured above) have been....) to read Simple blue coveralls (pictured above), known to submariners as "poopy suits," have been.... and was informed that this change was "potentially unconstructive." 208.47.164.226 (talk) 22:59, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date and time
22:59, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Comments
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