User talk:Tnxman307/Archive 24

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Karmaisking SPI

Whoa - that was a fairly decent crop of unused socks. It's been a while since KiK has done much that I've spotted, so a couple wasn't surprising. At least his user names were as entertaining as usual! Thanks for the time you spend on this. Ravensfire (talk) 16:07, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

No problem. TN X Man 17:35, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

hi how r u doing

r ud oing okay. ok talk to u later. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.188.235.80 (talk) 17:27, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

Ducks? Socks?

Hey T, we could use some of your expertise and help on User talk:LessHeard vanU#Foxhound66. Thanks and best. --Dave ^{♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫®} 11:56, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Re this SPI (under Jeneral28), which you declined, would it be viable based on editing patterns to start a new SPI with Foxhound66 listed as the main sockmaster against that last IP address (not currently blocked) listed in that SPI? Strange Passerby (talk • cont) 12:50, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Help with Plan USA page

Hey thanks for taking a look at the Plan USA page. It's my first full page so I appreciate your help. I noticed that you cut out some of the language that talks about the organization's mission. I've had a hard time getting the language down so it doesn't sound so promotional but also it's a bit strange to have an article that doesn't describe what the organization does. I'm going to add some more stuff to the article. Can you take a look and let me know if it sounds too promotional? I'd rather work with you to rewrite the language than just delete it. I'm working of American Red Cross, World Vision, and Wikimedia Foundation as examples for what is ok to put in an article about an organization. Promelior (talk) 17:43, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Help page template?

I've notice many editors over the months respond to off topic questions on the help page with the paragraph that starts out "I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over 3.5 million articles:. What can I do in order to be able to add that myself? (Other than keeping it in an off site editor and cutting and pasting), Thank you.Naraht (talk) 16:28, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

That reply can be used as the {{astray}} template. You may be interested in the list of help desk templates found here. TN X Man 16:32, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Devilsduedigital

Hi Tnxman, I recently reported and you blocked User:Devilsduedigital. I'm curious as what to do with the page this user created, Devil's Due Digital, as it probably can't be speedied. It might actually be a notable company but I don't think other users are going to give it much attention anytime soon and it's entirely written by this user. As the way it's written now, do you think it's appropriate to keep or should I try for an AFD? Thanks! Nevermind, looks like it's been taken care of. N^oformation ^Talk 20:59, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Those Darlins

I want to create a wiki page for the band Those Darlins. I saw that you previously deleted one in 2009 for not being significant. They have had two albums released and have been featured several times in major publications such as Spin, PItchfork Media, Rolling Stone, NPR, and Paste Magazine. Furthermore, they have played major festivals like Bonnaroo and toured with acts such as Dan Auerbach, OK GO, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, and Old 97s. How can I get a new page posted? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tflood01 (talk • contribs) 22:03, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

I would suggest reading our guide to writing your first article as that may help you. You should also write a draft in a sandbox in your userspace so you can work on improving it before moving it to the mainspace. If you have questions as you go, let me know. TN X Man 14:19, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Devilsduedigital

Howdy, howdy. Please note that I have unblocked Devilsduedigital (talk · contribs) to allow for a rename. The unblock request seemed to cover an understanding of COI as well. If you feel this was in error or ill-advised, please feel free to revert my action. Kuru (talk) 14:13, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Not a problem. Cheers! TN X Man 14:16, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Sock or meat?

Hi.

I've been commenting on Dennis Elwell (astrologer) here after a request on 4 June from two editors of the page to intercede, review and comment. I haven't edited the page itself yet, as I wanted to be seen to be neutral, except from adding templates 5 months ago, but have added to the discussion. Contention between editors on the talk page has got rather fruity. However after much debate a brand new editor Makepeace101, with an unusual grasp of Wiki commenting style in edit summaries, has joined the fray (above this section) after removing tags as a first edit, and after 8 minutes commenting on a favourable response to tag removal, with tacit support for one editor. I suspect sock or meat puppetry here. Could you take the time to have a quick look please? Many thanks.

Acabashi (talk) 14:55, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Investigated, handed out some blocks. TN X Man 16:04, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Shawn Storm

You previously commented at an archived case page related to this, please see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Shawn Storm. -- Cirt (talk) 23:34, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Commented there. TN X Man 00:53, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

My employer's (Personable Inc) wikipedia was deleted and blocked.

We are trying to obtain access and have created an encycolpedia entry for Wikipedia. What are the steps in having the page unblocked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.214.229.8 (talk) 18:38, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm not sure to what you are referring. I don't see a page (deleted or otherwise) at Personable Inc. Do you have a link to the page that I can check? In the meantime, you should read our guide to writing your first article. TN X Man 18:47, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Robert Levithan

Hello, I am attempting to post an entry for Robert Levithan. You previously deleted the page for reasons of "unambiguous advertising". I understand why. This was my fault for starting the page with a list of his professional work rather than personal background information. I will be rewriting the page. I think that Robert is deserving of a wikipedia entry because of his cultural contributions to the gay community. Robert is a public figure who was one of the first men diagnosed with HIV during the AIDS epidemic and has been living with the illness for 30 years. You can see an interview with him here: http://www.charlierose.com/guest/view/4747. Please contact me if you have any further concerns. Thank you for your diligence in protecting the integrity of wikipedia. Aaron — Preceding unsigned comment added by Weintraub.a (talk • contribs) 20:53, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Best of luck to you. I would suggest reading our guide to writing your first article, as well as our information on writing from a neutral point of view. You may also want to write a draft in your userspace so you can work on improving it before moving it to the main article space. TN X Man 23:01, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Sock48

Thanks for sorting the little muddle I got myself into there...! --Anthem 20:25, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

No problem! TN X Man 20:32, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Motaros

Hey. Per J Greb's response on there, I'm just bugging you for clarification: C0un+5 == Mtlv0, right? — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 16:42, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 18:39, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Follow-Up

Hey Tnxman307 - I noticed your recent edits to the Fuqua School of Business page. Any chance you might have some time to also remove the promotional material for the other schools we discussed in the past? SamsungFuqua (talk) 03:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

Again, I suggest you read WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS. We review articles on a case-by-case basis. – ukexpat (talk) 17:14, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick response User:Ukexpat. I have in fact read WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS and found that while it does state that "you cannot make a convincing argument based solely on what other articles do or do not exist" it also states that my argument which compares the promotional material of one article to that of other articles is "an argument [that] may be perfectly valid." I am simply asking that my question not be dismissed because it contains a "comparative statement." Additionally, WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS states that while "comparisons are not a conclusive test, they may form part of a cogent argument." The issue that I take is that a significant portion of the Fuqua School of Business page was deleted by Tnxman307 because it allegedly contained promotional material. While I don't disagree with Tnxman307's assertion, I do disagree with its application given that a magnifying glass seems to have been placed on this article whereas other promotional material offenders, whom I have outlined, are allowed to make such mistakes. As WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS goes on to state, "Wikipedia is not a system of laws. Deletion processes are discussions, not votes, and we encourage people to put forward their opinions." I am simply putting forth my thoughts and following-up on an issue that Tnxman307 committed to addressing.

I would like to believe that articles are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but no editor has presented an argument as to whether or not they believe that the articles that I had suggested be edited, contain similar promotional material that should be deleted. To a large degree, this case and this question has been overlooked. Until an argument is presented around whether or not an editor believes that such articles contain promotional information, I can't help but continue to follow-up on this case. SamsungFuqua (talk) 01:52, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

I'll once again politely ask: Tnxman307 - I noticed your recent edits to the Fuqua School of Business page. Any chance you might have some time to also remove the promotional material for the other schools we discussed in the past? SamsungFuqua (talk) 03:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

I may be able to do so. I can't promise anything- my editing has been (unfortunately) sporadic, with quick bursts here and there. TN X Man 02:26, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks Tnxman307! That works for me. SamsungFuqua (talk) 23:01, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Ryan kirkpatrick

Wow - I turn my back for an hour or so and it's taken care of. Thanks very much. I'll let you know if I think I see him lurking about again. :-) --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 21:48, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Linked socks?

Is there any way (and really, any point) to checking this group of socks and this group are related? WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 17:41, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

All of the Plastic Beach info is

Stale. Looking through the logs, the best I can say is "maybe". One of the IPs I checked last year seems connected, but not the others. TN X Man 18:12, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

OK. Just seemed to be a very similar pattern of vandalism going on. Good enough to catch the current socks. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 18:23, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

Check please?

On May 30 you declined an unblock for Anglo Pyramidologist (talk · contribs), stating "this account is a checkuser-confirmed socker". Unfortunately Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Anglo Pyramidologist/Archive lacks checkuser details.

I bring this up because, for a slew of reasons, I'd bet a case of really good beer that Thulist88 (talk · contribs) is AP (though Thulist88 denies a connection). I'd appreciate if you could clear up the checkuser situation on the AP account...If you feel like performing a checkuser on Thulist88 against AP, that would be helpful, too. — Scientizzle 21:06, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

As I was writing this, Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Anglo Pyramidologist was filled out...Still, clarifying the prior checkuser situation might be nice. — Scientizzle 21:07, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

Sockpuppets of BelloWello

Hi, Tnx. I don't understand the result of the request by Lionel to look into a possible sock of BelloWello [1]. Is checkuser the wrong tool? Thanks. I appreciate whatever you can tell me. --Kenatipo ^speak! 01:24, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Per policy, checkusers generally do not disclose connections between IPs and named accounts, which was the request in this case. This does not preclude a clerk or reviewing admin from analyzing the behavioral aspects of the suspected IP and account and drawing their own conclusion (and possibly taking some sort action, like blocking). I hope this helps answer your question. TN X Man 02:15, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you, Tnxman307, your answer is helpful and informative. --Kenatipo ^speak! 02:04, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

block evasion

Hi, this acount seems to be quacking - please block if possible.Spi GeordieWikiEditor - User:Jimmyson14 and now User:Jimmyson1991 making some interesting edits. Off2riorob (talk) 22:01, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Blocked, tagged. If more activity occurs, please feel free to refile the SPI. TN X Man 13:27, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, I will do if and when required to freshen up the data. Off2riorob (talk) 14:31, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Why have you deleted my addition in page "Comparison of speech synthesizers" ?

Most of our competitors was on the page. I was just added info about our product, without any special advertisement or vandalism on other lines... If this page is about "comparison of speech synthesizers", I don't know why the list couldn't be enhanced, otherwize, this page is useless ... Tell me more :-) jimich (talk) 08:22, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) First, if you represent a company, WP:PROMO and WP:COI are key. Second, adding a non-notable product to the list is well, non-notable. Third, why not take the discussion to the talkpage of the article - Wikipedia works on consensus. You were bold, it was reverted, now you go discuss on the talkpage in order to possibly get consensus to add it. This is easy stuff, really. (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 11:09, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/S.S. Miami

Psst... StyroFome (talk · contribs) isn't an account. — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 14:44, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm just going to start referring to accounts by impersonal pronouns. "This one account is the same as that other account". :) TN X Man 14:45, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Please read this

Hello the people who were vandalizing under my name thought they were being funny. i am heyitsme22 and 24.since their gone now please dont block me. thnk you Lg221 (talk) 16:30, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Survivor sockpuppets

Thank you for looking into all of the fantasy Survivor sockpuppets. I just discovered another suspect account, SurvivorMoney (talk · contribs). They are not doing the same thing, but they are using their user space to host a fantasy version of a season. Instead of an outright fantasy version, they are hosting an alternative reality version of a season. Can you check to see if this is the same editor? I suspect not since you would have noted it, but I thought I would ask anyways. I left my usual warning about not using Wikipedia for this stuff and my offer to delete the user page themselves. If not, it's off to MfD I go. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 00:39, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Hmm, how deep does this rabbit hole go? I've blocked a couple more accounts and the IPs showed some already blocked accounts. I'd say we're pushing about ten total accounts or so, possibly more. Let me know if more disruption occurs. TN X Man 02:55, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Hello, Tnxman307. Check your email – you've got mail!
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{YGM}} template. — Gogo Dodo (talk) 05:20, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

This week must be my lucky (?) week to find people running fantasy versions of reality TV shows. Besides the email, these wouldn't happen to be related to the Survivor socks, would then? IdolSeries1 (talk · contribs) and IdolSeries2 (talk · contribs) Same typical fake stuff, but different reality TV show. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 08:03, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

I discovered three additional socks today, unimaginatively named: Nationalfan2 (talk · contribs), Squirtsdream8 (talk · contribs), SurviveThis04 (talk · contribs). I've blocked them all, but perhaps there are some sleepers around? -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 01:02, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Not that I saw, but I did block an IP or two. Thanks for keeping an eye on this. TN X Man 13:30, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, though it didn't take long for them to create another account: SurviveThis05 (talk · contribs) Hopefully that was covered with your IP blocks? -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 19:05, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Looks like it was a different subnet of the same ISP as before. Sigh. I guess we'll just keeping blocking as they come up. You may want to file an SPI so we can keep the all of the details together. TN X Man 13:08, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Done, see SPI. I selected that account because it was the oldest that I was aware of. I left out IdolSeries, IdolSeries1, and IdolSeries2 as I wasn't sure if this was the same person. I see that you tagged these accounts as socks of Mjevc99. If they are the same person, I can add them to the SPI for completeness. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 04:23, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Duck

The User:Dalai_lama_ding_dong is quaking loudly .Does there is a way to know who the master is?(I am not sure that the right way to do it)--Shrike (talk) 09:41, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Nothing is jumping out at me. If you think they're connected to a particular account, you may want to open an SPI on them. Sorry I couldn't offer more help. TN X Man 13:21, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Fresh start request

Please see User talk:Jimmyson1991. He wants a fresh start. He's been making constructive edits. Considering he's a serial socker anyway, what's the harm? This may help nail him down to one username and be a potential gain for Wikipedia. Any loss would be identical to what we're experiencing now, i.e. socking. What do you think? Anna Frodesiak (talk) 21:21, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

My first thought is to say no. Jimmyson1991 isn't even the original account (see User:GeordieWikiEditor). Glancing through the talk page, it looks like they're trying to pull a fast one because I hardblocked their IP. However, if you'd like to get more input, I think posting to WP:AN would be the best bet. I'd be happy to throw my two cents in there. TN X Man 02:22, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

I looked into his past incarnations. Warring, but not high crimes. I have asked the editor to behave. If he agrees, I will post an AN and let you know. Thanks for the input. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 04:28, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. (Here is the post.) Anna Frodesiak (talk) 00:36, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

User:InterSOS

Seems to me like that would have been a classic occasion to use the ol' {{causeblock}} rather than a regular softerblock. --Orange Mike | Talk 13:37, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Hmm. You're probably right. I always forget about that one. TN X Man 13:44, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

It's a fairly new one; actually, somebody was good enough to create it based on a suggestion I made, for just such cases as this. I re-blocked them using the causeblock template and notified them, assuming that would be good with you. --Orange Mike | Talk 13:55, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Not a problem at all. Cheers! TN X Man 13:57, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Yo...

Could you also block his talk page access please? I'm trying to give him genuine suggestions but he is being a absolute @*!%£! Island Monkey ^{talk the talk} 16:17, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

I think it would be best to disengage. I don't see enough blatant talk page abuse to revoke his access to it, but it would be best not to provoke him to it. If he doesn't want to take sound advice, that's his problem. TN X Man 16:20, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Ledenierhomme SPI

Hello, could you please take a look at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Ledenierhomme? Thanks, nableezy - 13:13, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Replied there. TN X Man 13:21, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

SPI

Thank you. --Dweller (talk) 15:01, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

No problem! TN X Man 15:02, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

RE: Thank you!

Hi and thank you for your help. If you have comments or suggestions about my pages, please let me know. Dihaskell (talk) 16:37, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

No problem. Be sure to look at some of the links I left on your page, as they have a lot of good info. Cheers! TN X Man 16:41, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

RE: a question

Hi: In my article on Robert Bergt, there are cautions at the top of the page saying that the article 'may not have reliable sources', 'needs citations' and so forth. I do not know exactly what is needed, as I have added references to 2 articles where Robert Bergt is either mentioned or quoted, and a link to the website page about his musical group. I don't know what else to add! Thank you for your asssistance. Dihaskell (talk) 17:40, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Any coverage of Bergt in independent reliable sources would be perfect. For example, one sentence says he received the Wittenberg Award- was it mentioned in a newspaper or magazine? If so, that would be a great place for a reference. You may want to look at referencing for beginners, as it has some good info for you. TN X Man 17:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for this, particularly exonerating Vexorg. CRETOG8(t/c) 18:14, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

No problem. TN X Man 18:17, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

S.S. Miami sock

He's back, only the day after User:Mamma Rose was blocked: [2]. At least he's learned to fill in edit summaries this time. 86.134.119.250 (talk) 17:20, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Blocked and tagged. Thanks for catching this. TN X Man 17:27, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

You're welcome. 86.134.119.250 (talk) 17:32, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

He's back: [3]. 86.133.53.184 (talk) 13:22, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Blocked. Thanks again. TN X Man 13:36, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Again, you're welcome 86.133.53.184 (talk) 16:35, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Nautilyus/Archive

I had Shell check, but she didn't get around to posting it, could you note that the master is confirmed as being the group? (Just for clarity sake) -- DQ (t) (e) 18:35, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

I can, but the link is already there through Whiteborn (talk · contribs) (Veyrayesh, etc.= Whiteborn, Whiteborn = Nautilyus). TN X Man 18:46, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Also, I clicked over there and it looks like Shell noted the connection. Cheers! TN X Man 18:46, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Deepak Bajracharya

As an uninvolved observer it appears to me that the deletion of Deepak Bajracharya was a classic case of WP:BITE. User:Dpkbajra has recreated the article now under Deepak bajracharya, with improper capitalization. Speedy of the new article was contested, and I do agree with that decision – at least, sufficient notability is established that WP:CSD#A7 does not apply. If you want this article to be deleted you should bring it up to AfD but I ask you to move it back to the old article name with proper capitalization. Thanks, Nageh (talk) 09:48, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

I've moved the article. It's been improved since I saw it. The version I saw had no sources and did not say much beyond "Deepal Bajrachayra is a well-known singer". The only reference was to a personal website. TN X Man 12:57, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Ok, fair enough. Thanks. Nageh (talk) 13:07, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Laterzii

Hey. You listed Porshsigner there, but that's not a registered account. :/ — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 13:55, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Got it. Thanks! TN X Man 13:57, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Actually, another question. Panzermanz (talk · contribs) was listed as being suspected, but that account didn't come up in your list. Are they unrelated? — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 13:59, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Checking... TN X Man 14:01, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Replied there. TN X Man 14:03, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Can these IPs be related?

71.81.36.249 (talk · contribs) is in fact clearly Marburg72 (talk · contribs) who exercised the right to vanish about 3 years ago Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Marburg72. He's continued to edit however as tendentiously as ever. I'm in a dispute with him at Walam Olum (see the talk page) where 166.137.15.16 (talk · contribs) has mysteriously appeared to save him from a 3RR warning. I see I missed this last year [4] where another mysterious IP appeared on his talk page. This [5] may also be related. I'm not sure what to do about this if anything, but we clearly have someone who exercised RTV and reappeared and seems to have other IPs showing up at times when he most needs them. Thanks. Dougweller (talk) 07:39, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

We can play some connect the dots, but there's not much more we can do technically, since Marburg78 is

Stale. Using this site as our guide, we can see the 71.. address and the 68.. address (from 2008) are both based in Louisiana. The two 166.. addresses are both Cingular/ATT mobile addresses. Based on your behavioral links above, I think it's safe to say they're the same person. I hope this helps. TN X Man 11:29, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

So what can I do about a 3RR warning? I'll warn both I guess. Dougweller (talk) 13:56, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Sounds good. You may also want to consider semi-protection. TN X Man 13:57, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

I've considered it and would like it but how? Ask at WP:RPP? I do hate wasting my time on this guy, the stories I could tell about his shenanigans... Dougweller (talk) 14:55, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Request

Hi,
if you have a moment, would you consider handling this request on my talk page? Since AUSC was asked to look into my use of CheckUser in a closely related matter, to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest I'd rather defer any related issues to other CUs.
Cheers, Amalthea 14:58, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

I will look into it. Cheers! TN X Man 15:00, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Weeksusuallllllll

Hey Tnxman, will you lend me your ear? That SPI is way out there--too many names for me to comprehend (that is, comprehend why a person would want to do that, but that's neither here nor there). I understand that a bunch of them are NOT Jancurek, but they are Weeksasusual. So--they won't be blocked? I'm referring specifically to the ones I added (as related to Weeks, per the duck test). If they are not blocked for socking, it seems to me they can be blocked for being exclusively disruptive, no? Please help the new guy out here. Thanks, as always, Drmies (talk) 15:01, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

The ones you added all appear to be Jacurek (see my latest note at the bottom of the page). They can/should be blocked as block evading accounts. I hope this helps. TN X Man 15:36, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Yes it does. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 18:11, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Strange new users

Hello I did a new user patrol and I noticed a flux of new users with very simmilar user page.Maybe its some bot creating them?Here is an example User:Aftonj1993 User:Sarah.Maretich User:Gaxtreme User:Tootalldk User:Bsapp7 And there are many more.--Shrike (talk) 15:23, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Are they part of a class? When I see similar edits like this, my first thought is that it's a CS class or other college class. Perhaps we could ask one of them? TN X Man 15:26, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Missed block

Re[6]: The sock does not seem to have been blocked and is still editing. Thanks! - SummerPhD (talk) 17:50, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

I generally let the patrolling admins/clerks do the blocks on cases where I have run a checkuser- this allows for a second set of eyes and keeps me from being both judge and jury. You may want to ask HelloAnnyong or DeltaQuad to take a look. They're good admins and are experienced with SPI. I hope this helps. TN X Man 17:58, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

Heh, I saw this after the block was done while UTP stalking :D -- DQ (t) (e) 19:49, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

108.67.204.170

You blocked 108.67.204.170 for "Abusing multiple accounts". The user has been evading the block by asking other editors to edit on their behalf. I have explained that this is not acceptable, but thought you should know, as you know more about the background than I, not being a checkuser, can find out. JamesBWatson (talk) 19:46, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for catching this. I've left a warning on their talk page. TN X Man 19:50, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Similar choices of unblock reason

I tried to decline an unblock request at User talk:Rrjanbiah, but you edit-conflicted me. Your decline reason was "Not sure what I'm supposed to see, but what's not present is any convincing reason to unblock this account." Mine was "I don't know what that is supposed to mean, but I know that it does not address the reason for the block." Great minds think alike? JamesBWatson (talk) 15:51, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Indeed! It's definitely one of the odder unblock requests I've seen lately. TN X Man 15:53, 5 July 2011 (UTC)