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Daniel Brandt vandalism by 217.33.207.195

Can you please block IP 217.33.207.195 for vandalizing the Daniel Brandt page? The person is a returning vandal who has been warned numerous times, both today and in the past. He or she is intentionally blanking the entire article and is well aware that this sort of conduct is considered vandalism. Can't sleep, clown will eat me 09:07, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Leithp (talk) 09:09, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Boxing Day

Congratulations

Somewhat belated congrats! HGB 16:01, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for help (NMMP)

Thanks for helping to fight of the evil hordes on NMMP! — Johantheghost 16:38, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

All part of the service. :-) Leithp (talk) 16:39, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Have a well-earned gong... BTW, I noticed you seem to be Highland-based, or close to... my wiki-monitoring today was done from Starbucks, Inverness (my home town)! — Johantheghost 19:03, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Regrettably no. I'm staying in Auld Reekie, though I'm from Furry-boot town (now that should confuse any non-Brits viewing this page). How on earth did you get interested in the NMMP if you live in Inverness? Leithp (talk) 19:06, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I was living on my boat in San Diego for about 8 months, so I used to see them training all the time. One time they came past the Police Dock where we were tied up for a while (no, not in custody) and put on a little show for the boaters — which is where the dolphin jumping pic in the article came from. And then I sailed to Virginia via the Panama Canal! BTW, Auld Reekie I get... Furry-boot town??? (Been living in the US for 7 years, so a bit out of touch...) — Johantheghost 19:24, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

As in "furry boot ye fae", or the Granite City in plainer english. Ah well, I find it funny. Sailing through the Panama canal sounds like an experience. You must have been dwarfed by the tankers. I've sailed through the Crinnan canal, but I'm guessing it's not quite the same.... Leithp (talk)

Aha, glow-in-the-dark town! ;-) Re the canal, you have no idea... skippering a 32' boat in the lock chambers you feel like an ant that walked into a huge machine. The turbulence is wicked; quite a few boats get bashed when they break a line. And the car carriers are something to see, towering over the whole thing, and wedged into the locks with 2' clearance on each side. Huge fun though! — Johantheghost 19:35, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I had a look at the photos on your website, it looks like it was a fantastic experience. Did you take the boat back north with you? Friends who sail regularly have told me that there's some good sailing on the west coast. Leithp (talk) 19:41, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Naw, unforutnately she's for sale in Virginia, while I figure out what I'm doing next. Selling an old foreign boat in the UK is apparently a massive hassle, or I might have brought her over. I'd love to cruise the west, not to mention the Orkneys and Shetlands, and most of all the Caley canal. — Johantheghost 19:46, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Ah well, it's not cheap to maintain a boat in Britain anyway. You're probably better off hiring one. Leithp (talk) 20:14, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Eddie Perez (politician)

Why does someone in Scotland continually try to block the status of a mayor in Hartford CT?? Are you so familiar with this topic or do you have too much time on your hands?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.177.95.27 (talk • contribs)

Because you were vandalising the Wikipedia page? I don't really care if you don't like the man, but can you post abuse about him elsewhere? Leithp (talk) 20:27, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but the mayor was actually a former gang lader in real life. Perhaps I had a bit of fun with the verbiage. I am not vandalizing the page, only the truth. I dont see how someone without any knowledge of something can make a judgment call on a particular topic.

Before you can say, "wheres the proof", here is an article from CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/01/03/hartford.mayor.ap . Now, may the fact that he was a major gang leader be added without your continued meddling? Thanks.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.177.95.27 (talk • contribs)

Your addition to the article was: He was a major gang leader who particpated in many violent crimes, good training for the Mayor's job, where he rapes and rules the city through ego and intimidation. Perhaps you should read our policy on neutrality before making any further edits to the article. And no, I don't have any knowledge of this man, which is why I won't be adding information to his page. I can, however, easily spot vandalism which is what your additions were. The CNN article makes no reference to any violent crimes. Basically, what you wrote was libellous. Maybe a blog or forum would be a better place for political campaigning, rather than an encyclopedia? Leithp (talk) 08:35, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Why dont you consider the fact that the above unsigned editor was editing an already biased and overly praise worthy article likely writtten by the mayor's press secretary. Your view is myopic. How do YOU know that the original entries are true and accurate and are not "libellous" to the truth." Maybe the original author should consult the NPOV policy...which you are obviously letting that pass by...You have no idea how to spot vandalism when you have no knowledge of the subject matter, which you readily admit...Where are the literary references to the original author's glowing statements?....You are not too worried about that...

This is the problem with Wikipedia, you have a bunch of IT geeks like yourself who think they are suddenly literaty editors..go back to your sheep .....Scotty...This system is a disgrace

Brilliant. The solution to Wikipedia's problems is to add as many libelous statements as possible, to counteract any possible NPOV statements. You sir, are a genius. Or alternatively, how about this for a plan, if you think there are POV statements on that page then YOU clean them up and stop fucking whining on my talk page. Leithp (talk) 09:47, 26 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry I hurt your tender feelings. You still dont address the basic problem of the veracity of the original entries. Obviously, the "Wiki Fascists" like yourself and Ghost in the Machine would love to ban all views contrary to your own and be happy with your distorted liberal-socialist view on like. I will certainly "clean" up the entry, but the problem is that people like you and your "pal" RDH swoop in a minute later and declare it "libellous" and NPOV. What about the original asshole who wrote the bullshit on the page. The "Wiki-fascists" think...mmm...must be true...minority feel good story..no mention of his other less savory contributions to society....

I must agree with Anon IP Freely on one thing though...The system is a disgrace because it allows moronic assholes of his ilk to vandalize content, replace factual information with utter bullshit and insult first rate contributors like Leithp (Who for your limited information, Mr. Freely, happens to be an Engineer, not an IT geek). I believe registration should be REQUIRED of all IP's. Just this would easily cut back on 80% of the vandalism and bullshit. Leithp disagrees because he is less of a "Wiki Facsist" than Iam. But ridding ourselves of such idiots would be well worth the cost.--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 17:29, 26 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

RDH, I wouldnt be so proud to label youself a "Wiki Facsist", as you have no idea of what the original meaning is of that world. That particular philiosophy caused millions of people to DIE, and people who disagreed with them were put to death. Please read the Wiki entry on Facsists.

And, how do you know that the orignal entry on a page (with no corrobarting backup) is "factual information". You adjust your meaning of "factual information" to fit your particular brand of socialist bullshit. Just because Leithp is less of a "Wiki Facsist" is not a glowing statement either. The Wikipedia concept is doomed to failure becuase we have so-called editors like yourself who edit the pages to satisfy yourselves. A real editor has knowldege of a particular subject matter, and is supervised by people to ensure fairness of content. The REQUIRED registration solves no problem except less work for people like you, but still leaves an enormous creditability problem, which WIKI has been recently exposed to have. SO, have fun while you can, since this format is bullshit as far as a serious encyclopedia venue. Go help Sting save the rainforests moron..

For fucks sake, how long are you going to spend whining about the bloody article here? You have made NO EDITS to any article apart from three pathetic bits of petty vandalism, yet you are trying to dictate Wikipedia policy. I have also blocked you for violating WP:NPA. Please do not return unless you wish to add anything constructive. Leithp (talk) 23:11, 26 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I was going to suggest we (you, Sting and myself) hunt him down and perform a Cerebral-Colon hydrotherapy procedure. But hey, at least he got the chance to enlighten us that the Fascists killed lotsa people...I mean I had NO idea did you? All that time we spent writing about a General who fought against them and destroyed one of their armies, we'd have NEVER guessed. What a fucking genius! Such knowledge! such ~~shit~~ wit! It almost makes me miss the intellectual whack-a-mole game that is the Molobo experience.--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 04:47, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Wow

Never has a Wikipedian so benefitted from the tools of an admin - you've been absolutely prolific in the neverending efforts against vandalism. For this, I award you your second RickK barnstar. I'm almost tempted to go replace my band tees with one that has "Leithp" emblazoned on it :-) SoLando (Talk) 21:00, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Me like blocking. Hit vandals with big stick make Leithp feel good. Leithp (talk) 21:01, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

There shall be no vandals if you keep this up....won't we be out of a job, then? SoLando (Talk) 21:04, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

On the other hand, it's probably more to do with Cryptoderk's tool. It's fantastic, especially when you have rollback. Leithp (talk) 21:06, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Ah man, I've been meaning to use that. It's just I've only used IRC once in five years. I'll probably crumble to the temptation one of these days, though. ;-) SoLando (Talk) 21:14, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It's not on IRC (though it uses it), it's a standalone program that goes through recent changes and highlights suspect ones. Very useful. There is a similar program on IRC as well. I'm not much of a fan of IRC either. Leithp (talk) 21:18, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Dude, thank you for the clarification. I'd have probably delayed using it for months otherwise! I'll get round to installing it soon. In the words of Adam Sandler, it's time to open up a can of woop ass :-) SoLando (Talk) 21:23, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Haha - just remember, we have people like BDAbramson on our side ;-) SoLando (Talk) 21:52, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism

I answered you on User talk:137.122.14.20.
137.122.14.20 21:34, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, I understand the frustration of being accused of vandalism falsely, having suffered from the problem myself in the past. It's the reason I set up an account, it's fairly painless and you won't be wrongly accused of vandalism again. Leithp (talk) 21:37, 20 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Godwin's Law in action

Leithp, congrats, you have proved yourself to be a WikiFascist! How does it feel to be a great oppressor? You know, "resistance being futile" and all that?— Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.33.207.195 (talk • contribs)

It feels super. How's life as a vandal treating you? Leithp (talk) 09:39, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

(rolls eyes)I wouldn't be "vandalising" as you so put it if the Daniel Brandt article was to go and if my rights with regards to my own user page were considered. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.33.207.195 (talk • contribs)

For the record I didn't protect your user page, though I did block you (for the Daniel Brandt edit). Not that it matters, if you'd continued to blank your user page I would have protected it sooner or later. Leithp (talk) 09:51, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Go ahead..make my Wiki-day!

With- "Re:the "message" on my user page: I look forward to hearing from your lawyer. I trust he is as eloquent as you are?

You have once more made my Wiki-day, which makes two in a row;> Leithp-makes the vandals weep! Much to the delight of his growing Fandom. --R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 13:25, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, that guy made me laugh. I'm not sure what response he expected after blanking my user page with abuse and a quasi-legal threat. You should go for adminship, it's far more fun than I thought it would be! :-) Leithp (talk) 14:24, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

You realize, of course, you are restoring my Wikifaith in the Admin cabal and making me not mind getting ~~assimilated~~ coopted by it? --R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 15:22, 22 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Well, if you ever want a nom just say the word. Have a good Christmas anyway! Leithp (talk) 15:18, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

And to you and yours as well, bro! Happy Holiday Haggis te ye ;>--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 15:34, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

One man's tiresome crusade to blank a Wikipedia page

Ha! You can never get rid of me! Hail Brandt and his crusade for justice!— Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.137.180.163 (talk • contribs)

Hello again, you've left the college computers and headed home I take it? Leithp (talk)

Correctomundo. I'm using a good old laptop, therefore, I'm free to do as I will. And as usual the Wikipedian "Resistance is futile" brigade, otherwise known as WikiFascists (tm) are on my case again. Ah, I despair at the lack of democracy or free speech within Fascist Wikipedia.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.137.180.163 (talk • contribs)

You realise, of course, that your IP appears to have been static for some time now? As a matter of interest, why do you choose to protest the Brandt article by blanking it? Surely there are better ways to get rid of the page. I mean the guy's hardly front page news, you could make a good case for deleting the page purely on notability grounds. Leithp (talk) 14:48, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

And you've been blocked. Ah well, never mind. Leithp (talk) 14:53, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism by 217.33.207.195

Hey, doesn't it feel **** to be in a place with idiots? I go to that school, and it isn't someone in the library who does it, or to my knowledge. Anyway, it's safe now, the school has closed for Christmas Sceptre ^(Talk) 18:06, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, no problem. I did see your message and worry that you might get caught up as collateral damage in the block. Leithp (talk) 18:31, 21 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

196.40.74.19 (costa rica)

has continued to promote costa rica resort/caino even after last warning Yellowmellow45 16:04, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for pointing that out. I've put a short block on them and reverted all their changes. Leithp (talk) 16:06, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Fran Healey

Thanks for catching the redirect. I was searching for a suitable change, to prevent deletion, but didn't find anything. Guess I should have tried looking at the obvious a little better. Cheers. --LV ^{(Dark Mark)} 16:20, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

NP, I only caught it because I recognised the name. One of the unfortunate facts of life when you live in Scotland is that you'll be subjected to Travis on a regular basis. Leithp (talk) 16:23, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Big fan, eh? :-) Well, just keep up the good work and thanks again. --LV ^{(Dark Mark)} 16:30, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

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Kudos

Thanks for cleaning up those page blankings by 212.195.146.243 and especially for apparently discerning that he was simply confused rather than destructive. I was afraid he was going to get blocked and that'd start the recriminations all over again. Nice save. :] --CBD _☎ ^✉ 15:01, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, NP. I was confused for a moment, but then I saw the AFD tags were left in place so it wasn't malicious. Leithp (talk) 16:38, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Perth Glory vandalism

I note that you have already blocked an IP address 60.224.192.114 for vandalising the squad list on this article. However, the culprit(s) continue to use other IP addresses (144.137.233.116 and 219.95.223.113) along with the username Darkrifle. Perhaps they should also be blocked? ViXx 10:27, 30 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, if they continue then list the IP addresses on WP:AIV. Also Darkrifle does not appear to be a vandal, so you might want to consider removing your notice on their user page. Leithp (talk) 10:54, 30 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I take it back. Judging by this, the user is a vandal and Juandy Tan is a fictional player. Leithp (talk) 15:33, 30 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

And I've now listed that page on WP:AFD. Leithp (talk) 15:40, 30

December 2005 (UTC)

december 31st 2OO5

Which reminds me: "Cheers! and Bonne Année!" (84.193.175.115 17:23, 31 December 2005 (UTC))[reply]

Happy new year to you as well! Leithp (talk) 11:24, 1 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Blocking

Hi Leithp, thanks for stepping in on David Irving. That was getting a little repetitive... Cheers. --Bookandcoffee 11:43, 1 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]