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

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, More IP vandals. Seriously, we've got to stop this. qö₮$@37 (talk) 00:14, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:16, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Requesting temporary semi-protection due to IP vandalism. It's the same vandal as on Horse racing, handled just below.

    Spitting cobra and these too, please:
    Human sacrifice (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
    Headhunting (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
    Les Arcs (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
    Springtail (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
    Spar (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
    This is per disscussion at User talk:Stephen G. Brown#uk/us spelling, the user who's been dealing with the problem for the last few days.
    Thank you. - Josette (talk) 23:47, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. With exception to spar since the IP has only edited there onece. If they persistently edit that page, please feel free to re-report or message me. Hopefully, this will slow them down. I do note that, a rangeblock does seems too big. It's at least a /16 range, and by blocking standards, that's a bit too much. Elockid (Talk) 23:56, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    I was just going to remove Spar from the list, but you were too quick for me ;). Thanks bunches! - Josette (talk) 23:59, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect until after the June 24 NBA Draft. This article is going to be a daily candidate for vandalism as the top prospect in the draft.TM 23:28, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected 1 month should do the trick. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Much appreciated.--TM 23:44, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Requesting temporary semi-protection due to IP vandalism. - Josette (talk) 23:13, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of three days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -- Tom N (tcncv) talk/contrib 23:18, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Looks like my protection was 3 seconds too late. Good to know we had the same expiry in mind! Elockid (Talk) 23:20, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks. - Josette (talk) 23:21, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection, constant vandalism by IPs. 117Avenue (talk) 23:09, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    User(s) blocked. by Tide rolls (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:21, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism. mono 22:44, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:04, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection. IP hopping vandal continually adding in lame attempt at a joke. I am too heavily involved in editing the page, otherwise I'd semi it myself. Horologium (talk) 22:18, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. -- tariqabjotu 23:02, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Requesting temporary semi-protection due to vandalism. Vandalism picked up again, directly after previous temporary semi-protection expired. Thank you for your time. -- Cirt (talk) 22:07, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    AGAIN? I thought it would have died down by now, but I've semi'd it for a month. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:12, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you. -- Cirt (talk) 22:13, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    'Semi-protection - Excessive vandalism. Candyo32 (talk) 21:44, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. -- tariqabjotu 23:02, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Ip hopping vandalism has breached 3RR. Mo ainm~Talk 21:39, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. for 3 days by Phantomsteve (talk · contribs). BencherliteTalk 22:59, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection or some other substantial level of protection due to flagrant edit/reverting warring stemming from his death this morning. Vandalism, too. KirkCliff2 (talk) 21:26, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Please hurry up with this protection. The page is out of control.--F-22 RaptörAces High♠ 21:33, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    He's right. It's getting to the point of severe vandalism. KirkCliff2 (talk) 21:34, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    The vandalism is out of control! Hekerui (talk) 21:37, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Apparently, the page is currently under an organized page attack by...i'm guessing either 4chan, Something Awful or Ebaum's World, because it's usually one of those three. It's been getting increasingly difficult to add actual information that isn't in conflict with idiots adding vandalism about chicken nuggets and balloons. Doc StrangeMailboxLogbook 21:40, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    I've bought it up on WP:ANI as well so this can get protected ASAP. -- Eraserhead1 <talk> 21:42, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already done. -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 21:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you! KirkCliff2 (talk) 21:47, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection, IP-hopping 1-year-banned user is making questionable edits ("Educator" to "Former teacher" on a BLP). SarekOfVulcan (talk) 21:11, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. -- tariqabjotu 23:02, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary full protection dispute, Edit-warring. — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 21:06, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Already protected. -- tariqabjotu 23:02, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, the same person using different ip's to constantly add an unconfirmed single. Mister sparky (talk) 19:48, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 20:03, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection excessive vandalism. TbhotchTalk C. 18:54, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Also an open threat here -- Boing! said Zebedee 19:06, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Semi-protected for a period of 3 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:11, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Semi-protection only just lifted, and the same vandal is back at work again - dynamic IP ranges from Bharti Broadband, Hyderabad/Secunderabad, India, so probably too much for a range block. -- Boing! said Zebedee 14:58, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. -- tariqabjotu 15:52, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    The same vandal (from the same IP range) has been attacking this page since May 11, and he has come back as soon as the previous protection was lifted - can I please ask you to reconsider? -- Boing! said Zebedee 16:12, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    And he's just been back and made three more vandal edits - now reverted. -- Boing! said Zebedee 16:17, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Already protected by administrator Toddst1. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:31, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-portection please

    Already protected by administrator 2over0. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:31, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection. Edit warring regarding ethnic origin is going on. There is also repeated section blanking by anonymous users. Kasbee (talk) 17:33, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:10, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, I am requesting protection at least from IP editing for this article. Some guy on his blog claimed to have had sex with her years ago, and that's pretty serious in an article on a candidate running for highly visible political office. Drmies (talk) 17:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined for now. There's not a huge amount of disruption and there are some constructive IP edits. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:07, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Recent vandalism from persistent vandals since block expired. Marcus Aurelius (talk) 16:19, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:59, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection, With the final to be aired tonight, it would be prudent to protect this article as "spoiler alerts" will be posted. Granted, anyone can go online to see what is being written about the finale but let's save the edits until the whole country (and world for that matter) has a chance to see it aired. 24 hours should long enough for sources to be generated about its end show. --moreno oso (talk) 16:15, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Pages are not protected preemptively. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:18, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    User talk:The Thing That Should Not Be (edit | user page | history | links | watch | logs)

    Semi-protect Undergoing heavy random IP/new account attack HalfShadow 15:55, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 day, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:16, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, This was a bad time to remove the semi-protection. Article is being repeatedly vandalized, likely because of the high-profile series finale. Recommend semi for one week. Alanraywiki (talk) 15:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of two weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -- tariqabjotu 15:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello. Please protect this version of my user page in order to prevent vandalism. I do not have any plans to make further edits to my user page in the near future. Thanks. AshtonBenson (talk) 03:28, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Fully protected -- tariqabjotu 11:20, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    FYI - User:AshtonBenson has just been permanently blocked for Sockpuppet abuses.Mattnad (talk) 16:52, 24 May 2010 (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.

    Unprotection. Indefinitely semi-protected over two years ago by user who is no longer an admin. Time to unprotect. The Hero of This Nation (talk) 11:34, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Unprotected -- tariqabjotu 11:44, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Unprotection, Template seems to have protected due to "disputes" for a long time. Perhaps we should try unprotecting?. Feinoha Talk, My master 19:44, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    May I suggest you contact Grutness (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)? I'm reluctant to go riding roughshod over other admins' actions at the best of times, but even more so on a controversial topic like that. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 01:11, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Has there been any attempt to resolve the dispute? I'm not finding anything on the talk page, or the WikiProject's talk page. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:49, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Unprotection The Lost Symbol was protected for a very long time in response to not so much vandalism. I went to the protecting admin some time ago and got no response. 74.108.86.83 (talk) 04:18, 20 May 2010 (UTC)

    Copied from a request on my talk page. I don't have time at the moment to process this request. Would appreciate any admin to look at this request. Thanks. Elockid (Talk) 04:28, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    The article was only recently semi-protected (2 May). I'll drop a note on the protecting admins page asking for a comment. --RegentsPark (talk) 14:06, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    I enacted a six-month protection on the article due to excessive vandalism and other policy violations, which is clearly visible in the Edit History. It's set to expire November 2. Anyone who wishes to edit it can simply sign in to do so. Nightscream (talk) 02:31, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    you could protect every single page and say anyone who wishes to edit can simply sign in to do so. how is that wikipedia policy? and why did i have to go to rfpp to get a reply? i asked you on your talk and got nothing 74.108.86.83 (talk) 06:45, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Note: There is no requirement that editors need to sign in to edit and, while this is indirect, IP editors who wish to edit semiprotected articles can do so using the editsemiprotected template on the talk page. --RegentsPark (talk) 17:32, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    six month protecting is very excessive because there hadn't been much problems from ip editors before that. look at the history. there wasnt much editing at all before the excessive protection. admin nightstream is seemingly unwilling to reconsider and had to be pushed just to reply. 74.108.86.83 (talk) 21:00, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Forgive me if I'm completely misreading the situation, but the protecting admin has replied so this doesn't appear to have been dealt with yet. -- Eraserhead1 <talk> 08:08, 23 May 2010 (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.

    Fulfilled/denied requests

    Indefinite full protection vandalism, vandalism repeated over many months. Snowman (talk) 12:47, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 12:52, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary full protection dispute, Current dispute on customers. Bidgee (talk) 11:55, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Fully protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. SlimVirgin talk contribs 14:07, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Permanent semi-protection, This editor has been blocked repeatedly for months and is now changing IPs. Please note Talk:Stamford, Connecticut & User talk:76.28.89.86. Thank you, Markvs88 (talk) 11:37, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    User(s) blocked. 71.234.233.172 blocked one month for continued disruptive editing. It's a Comcast address, so they won't be changing IPs for a while as it looks like their IP changed just two weeks ago. Elockid (Talk) 13:03, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    semi-protection high-visiblity template, High visibility template dealing with suicide. It is most likely a good idea to protect it. Koolabsol (talk) 10:36, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. -- tariqabjotu 11:16, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite semi-protection vandalism, This article is controversial and much vandalized. Koolabsol (talk) 10:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. -- tariqabjotu 11:16, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Repeated vandalism by IPs, all from the same range, but he just keeps changing IPs and doing it again; as these docs are transcluded in the template's viewing page, I think it would be beneficial to nip this in the bud. -- AnmaFinotera (talk · contribs) 06:23, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Did this at AIV, just now saw the report here. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:46, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection vandalism, Repeated vandalism by IPs, all from the same range, but he just keeps changing IPs and doing it again; as these docs are transcluded in the template's viewing page, I think it would be beneficial to nip this in the bud. -- AnmaFinotera (talk · contribs) 06:23, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Did this at AIV, just now saw the report here. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:45, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection: high level of unconstructive and unhelpful edits from ips in recent days. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 05:34, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. FASTILY (TALK) 06:05, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protect. IP editor persistently alters sourced date of birth. Tried to resolve the issue on talk page and by contacting him to explain that a reference is needed, but I am just ignored. Recommend protection for 1 month.Betty Logan (talk) 05:06, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:04, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protection. Persistent vandalism. Popular topic. Hotspot. Allmightyduck (talk) 04:15, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:04, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Long Term Semi Protect repeated unsourced additions to tracklist. Was protected before and that has not helped the problem. STAT -Verse 03:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:03, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite full protection vandalism, Since the expiration of the temporary page protection around 8 vandalism edits have been made in just one day, due to the popularity of the post and it's likeliness to be vandalized so often I request an indefinite page protection. Octa62 (talk) 02:47, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    User(s) blocked. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:02, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Temporary semi-protection, The final show has not yet aired in all parts of this country. The show is known for "titulating" or teasing the audience. Until verifiable press becomes available, the page needs protection. Portions of verified material have been deleted by anon IPs. --moreno oso (talk) 02:17, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:00, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]


    Temporary semi-protection Was protected like, eh, 15 minutes, it didn't work, it is a high visibility page. TbhotchTalk C. 04:10, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Semi-protected for a period of one hour. Tiptoety talk 04:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    Indefinite semi protection There have been a severe edit war since Feb. 6th 2009, and the vandalism comes back right after every time semi-protection expires.

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