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Younganz Fusion Page

02 March 2017

Hi Alex, just wondering how I submit a draft to a actual Wikipedia page so people can see it. I'm asking you as I dont really understand how to do it. Thank youS4city (talk) 15:05, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

All about drafts: Wikipedia:Drafts
The place to ask questions is at the Tea House
Please note that new articles have to abide by Wikipedia's Five Pillars and must comply with The Golden Rule . -- Alexf(talk) 15:12, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

Help me

Please help me dear facebook.com/giteshs78 giteshs78.blogspot.in — Preceding unsigned comment added by Giteshs78 (talk • contribs) 15:41, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

User:Giteshs78

Hiiii my dear please help me to article editing. @giteshs78 User:Giteshs78 giteshs78.blogspot.in — Preceding unsigned comment added by Giteshs78 (talk • contribs) 15:52, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

For help you should ask at the Tea House where a trained set of volunteers are awaiting your questions. -- ~~

User:BotPatrol

Shouldn't the block for BotPatrol be on username grounds? I seem to recall that username block templates have a line that reads something like, "Usernames may not have the word "bot" in the title unless the account is an approved bot account". If you concur I'd be happy to re-block, otherwise I'll leave it be. TomStar81 (Talk) 21:37, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

You are correct. Redone. -- Alexf(talk) 21:38, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

Hello Dear Alex

Please Create a Article About Iranian Singer Babak Rahnama, Check This Videos

(YouTube removed)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/cc072aad-4587-4e28-8de6-e4c8ee22d4a9 — Preceding unsigned comment added by GlobalUser70 (talk • contribs) 15:36, 7 March 2017 (UTC)

"Please create an article"? You are asking at the wrong place. If the subject is notable then why don't you create it? Or you can also request creation. Note that YouTube is not a reliable source and please sign your posts in Talk properly. -- Alexf(talk) 16:57, 7 March 2017 (UTC)

User talk:AlanaDee

Hi, this account has been renamed. I have cleaned up their article so it deals with the concept, that looks notable, rather than specific courses. Are you OK with them being unblocked? Just Chilling (talk) 22:38, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

@Just Chilling: Ok. -- Alexf(talk) 23:10, 8 March 2017 (UTC)
Thx. :-) Just Chilling (talk) 23:20, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

You've removed my edit by mistake?

Hi Alex. Sorry, i am new to Wikipedia maybe i am using the interface wrong but i didn't find the option to message you directly.

I've just received the following message from you: Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did at Caligula. Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Repeated vandalism can result in the loss of editing privileges. Thank you. Alexf(talk) 21:08, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

You have probably made a mistake. I've changed the following line from the article "It was said that the bridge was to rival that of the Persian king, Xerxes, crossing of the Hellespont.[59] Caligula, who could not swim" by linking the phrase Xerxes, crossing of the Hellespont to the relevant (this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerxes%27_Pontoon_Bridges) article

How does that constitute vandalism?

I am awaiting your apologies. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.220.238.107 (talk) 21:15, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

OK. It is a Good Article, and as such it has to be closely scrutinized. Please remember to sign your posts in Talk Pages properly. -- Alexf(talk) 21:35, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

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User:Marvi press club korangi

You may wish to revoke talk page access as well.--Cahk (talk) 07:46, 16 March 2017 (UTC)

 Done. Thanks. - 11:12, 16 March 2017 (UTC)

Hamilton (musical) page protection term

Hi Alexf,

Much appreciation for your page protection of Hamilton (musical). But I don't see what a one week time period will accomplish. This page has received persistent vandalism for almost 2 years now and already been protected several times. That's why I asked for an indefinite period of protection. Especially with new productions of the show currently set to open in 2 U.S. national tours and a production in London, there's no reasonable expectation that the vandalism will die down any time soon. So please reconsider the duration of your protection, so that we aren't right back here in a week. Perhaps 3-6 months at minimum? Many thanks! X4n6 (talk) 21:44, 17 March 2017 (UTC)

@X4n6: Extended it to 6 months, then we see. -- Alexf(talk) 21:47, 17 March 2017 (UTC)
Many thanks again! X4n6 (talk) 21:51, 17 March 2017 (UTC)

31 hours

Hello Alexf. I was wondering what is the rationale for 31 hours block (or historical reason), vs 24, 48 or whatever, but couldn't find this information by a quick search. If you happen to know I'd be grateful, otherwise I could always try the tea house, but it's not really an important question. Thanks, PaleoNeonate (talk) 08:49, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

@PaleoNeonate: Not sure why and when that was added as a choice in the tools, but my reason for using it instead of 24 hours is that many offenders are kids from school IPs. They have fun vandalizing during break. 24 hours will set them ready for the same time the next day. This way that is disrupted, so they get bored and go do something else when they can't do it again. Simple but effective. -- Alexf(talk) 09:50, 18 March 2017 (UTC)
It makes a lot of sense and answers my question. Thank you very much. PaleoNeonate (talk) 10:00, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

Pacific Union Financial

Hi,

I'd like to work with you to recreate the wiki page for Pacific Union Financial - I was basing the structure/style of the page based on other financial institution articles, while trying my best not to sound promotional, but if the content needs to be further refined just let me know. I'd love to work together to get the article up and running the right way. I'm also fairly new to this, so if I reached out to you in the wrong way I do apologize.

Thanks,

Timothuney (talk) 16:03, 20 March 2017 (UTC)Timothuney

@Timothuney: I do not work on creating new pages much, and only on those subjects I am familiar with. I checked the page you mentioned and see it was deleted by @Athaenara: for cause. Please work with her to see if she wants to restore the page to your sandbox area for you to work on, else I can do it if she agrees. To get help on creating Wikipedia pages you can read about creating new articles or you can ask the folks at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 16:13, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Thanks, Alexf! I'll reach out to her and see what she wants to do. Timothuney (talk) 16:42, 20 March 2017 (UTC)Timothuney

Irony

I see you put David Ibiyeomie up for deletion based on its spammy, drivelly contents at the time that you tagged it. Ironically, the guy does seem to be notable. If you do a Google News search for him you will read all sort of things that might make you smile but which probably do not make the people spamming hagiography on his behalf smile at all. I have reverted to a version of the article that covers his controversies in a little detail, although not too much as it wouldn't be fair to do a hatchet job on him. I'm enjoying the irony here. If his promoters had never brought him to our attention then his controversies might have gone unnoted outside of Nigeria. They may come to regret it. --DanielRigal (talk) 21:48, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Ok. But still way POV. Will clean up some of that. -- Alexf(talk) 21:53, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
Oh dear. I see that it got put it back to its spammy state in-between me reverting it and you seeing it. That POV nonsense is certainly not what I was advocating. I have put it back to what I consider to be the valid version, including the referenced news coverage of his controversies, and given the author of the hagiography a warning. If this continues I'll request page protection. --DanielRigal (talk) 00:01, 21 March 2017 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 22 March 2017

 Fixed - Thanks -- Alexf(talk) 19:16, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

Libretorrent

Why on earth did you revert the change to add libretorrent to the page for open-source android apps? https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_free_and_open-source_Android_applications&oldid=771788094

Adding it was a special request by the community, and not "soapboxing". And even if it were, it links the source code right there!

Thouliha (talk) 20:16, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

It was put by the owner, with a name matching the site. That is spamming his own product, and a conflict of interest -- Alexf(talk) 20:31, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

Socking?

Hello Alexf, I notice you blocked Xploreict a month back and I found this newly registered user Nilav.ahmed who looks like a single-purpose account and recreated the same article (Saidul Islam Roney) so can you please take a look. Thank you – GSS (talk|c|em) 08:49, 24 March 2017 (UTC)

LeenzArt (blocked)

Dear Alex, I received a message yesterday requesting a change of user name or editing my current username, so I created this new account, regarding the article I posted, is there any requested changes to it as I cant find it on google search.

Thank you for your help Leena — Preceding unsigned comment added by Leena Al Ayoobi (talk • contribs) 08:25, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

Please read ab out conflicts of interest and autobiographies. Writing about yourself is strongly discouraged. -- Alexf(talk) 16:02, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

Eugene Martin (Paperboy)

Hi, I published a page about a very important case that was in connection with the most famous case of Child Kidnapping in the U.S. the case of Johnny Gosch. I ask that you please republish it. I jus wanted people to know more about the Johnny Gosch case and this case was very significant to it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nlopezcal26 (talk • contribs) 18:21, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

Did not assert notability. I could userfy it for you if you want. Best I can do. -- Alexf(talk) 00:43, 28 March 2017 (UTC)

Not uncontroversial page move

You deleted the Kaula redirect with "Deleted to make room for an uncontroversial page move". On the talk page I cited a top tertiary source, Brill Encyclopedia of Hinduism, that contests it. The other editor merely cited WP:OR.VictoriaGraysonTalk 14:26, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

13 years of editing, today

Hey, Alexf. I'd like to wish you a wonderful First Edit Day on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
Have a great day! Chris Troutman (talk) 22:36, 27 March 2017 (UTC)
Thank you! Yep. Today is the day! -- Alexf(talk) 00:41, 28 March 2017 (UTC)

Vanessamaeoffice / Jasonjsavage

Hi; you recently blocked user Vanessamaeoffice (talk · contribs) based on username. Today, a new user Jasonjsavage (talk · contribs) appeared, making substantially the same edits to Vanessa-Mae (history).

I'm not an admin and not sufficiently familiar with Wikipedia sock puppetry to say whether this constitutes being a sock puppet; or might just be a good-faith attempt by the guy to re-register with a more acceptable user name (although I think he should have gone the WP:UNC route instead, if that's the case). Can you opine? TJRC (talk) 22:13, 28 March 2017 (UTC)

It is a little more complicated. They may have a COI, and they may be a paid account which they should disclose. I would bring this to ANI. In the meantime, I left a notice to them. -- Alexf(talk) 22:51, 28 March 2017 (UTC)

Vanessa-Mae

Dear Sir, I am new to Wikipedia so not entirely sure how to go about this. I apologise if this is not the correct channel.

I have been trying to add to the page Vanessa-Mae. The page currently casts unfair suspicion on Vanessa-Mae by including a large amount of material on her ban by the International Ski Federation, a rather sour reference to her acquittal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport but no information at all on the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow her to keep her Olympic result and the highly relevant damages settlement and public apology from the International Ski Federation. Without this information to balance the existing negative material, the page is actually defamatory!

Please note that I am not being paid to edit this page as has been suggested and I have only used material in the public domain from credible media sources. I am a fan but I believe that I had worded everything sufficiently matter-of-factly.

I also added some information on Vanessa-Mae's charity work over the years which has also been deleted. I don't understand why? It was not promotional and it was all accurate and properly researched and referenced.

I look forward to hearing from you.

JS

Jasonjsavage (talk) 15:16, 29 March 2017 (UTC)

The_Rock_Alchemist

Hi Alexf, Can I ask you because the The_Rock_Alchemist 's page was deleted? This is a band with 2 album published with label and worldwide distribution. It even reached some top chart in the world! Let me know.. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stevespeed777 (talk • contribs) 07:15, 30 March 2017 (UTC)

The article had no references asserting notability for bands. If you have them, and can assert it meets the minimum requirements; (they were pointed to in the deletion notice), then I could userfy the article for you to work on, upon request. BTW, it would be nice if you had linked to the article: The Rock Alchemist. Makes it easier to find. Please remember to properly sign your posts in Talk pages. -- Alexf(talk) 10:21, 30 March 2017 (UTC)

Page deleted

Dear AlexF,

the page I created, of the artist Lino Schwarz (I hope that here creates a red link, I'm not sure) has been deleted like two days after it's creation, I think the reason was that he wasn't relevant enough or something.

I'm one of his gallerists and think it's quite important for him to have a tab on Wikipedia as he's an pretty fast upcoming artist. What do I have to do to keep it online?

Lycro (talk) 15:00, 6 April 2017 (UTC)

It did not assert notability under artist requirements. If you consider it does, we can userfy it to you so you can work on it. As-is, it could not stay. Wikipedia does not work on "relevant" but on notable subjects. Being "quite important for him to have a tab on Wikipedia", as you put it, is advertising and seriously against the goals of the Project. If you want to advertise a "pretty fast upcoming artist" (as you put it), please get a website, or a blog. This is not the place. Once the artist is established, and independent reliable sources have written about him, then somebody not connected will eventually write an encyclopedic article. If you have any questions, please ask them at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 15:11, 6 April 2017 (UTC)

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186.212.83.210

Is continuing to be disruptive even after you blocked them. Can you remove their talk page privileges? Sakuura Cartelet Talk 20:49, 12 April 2017 (UTC)

I see that was done by someone else. -- Alexf(talk) 02:56, 13 April 2017 (UTC)

Hello Alex.

I just want to clarify that I did not write about myself. Winters19 wrote my biography and sent me a copy. She made some changes and submitted my biography on her account winter19. I did not know the rules and when I received it and I submitted it as well in error. 

I understand that it appears that I wrote an autobiography but this is not the case. I would really appreciated your assistance. Please advise.

Thank you,

Nick — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nickzmarino (talk • contribs) 03:50, 4 May 2017 (UTC)

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Just a note, the link you removed to the Paul Motian interview was not spam, nor was it an attempt at self promotion. The article linked to was in fact directly referenced by name in Paul's obituary in the New York Times. It was probably the most relevant and informative reference in the Wikipedia article. I'm not going to make any steps to reinstate it, but just thought I'd let you know. I really could have cared less whether it was follow or no follow. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chuck Braman (talk • contribs) 15:41, 10 May 2017 (UTC)

Has nothing to do with nofollow. Has to do with you posting a link to your own website. -- Alexf(talk) 15:59, 10 May 2017 (UTC)

could you please explain...

The deletion log shows you deleted Sentinel Class Cutters under {{G8}}. Did it not point to Sentinel class cutter, or reasonable equivalent? Geo Swan (talk) 17:04, 10 May 2017 (UTC)

How would I remember? It shows the deletion was done in mid-2013. Sorry but that is too long ago to remember. I see the article exists. I see no issues. -- Alexf(talk) 18:32, 10 May 2017 (UTC)
Since I am not an administrator, I can't look at deleted revisions. Since you are an administrator, you can. I wasn't asking you to guess, or remember. I thought you could simply look at the deleted versions. Geo Swan (talk) 13:28, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
@Geo Swan: Ah. I must have misunderstood your request (was busy that day). Indeed it was only a redirect to Sentinel Class Cutters, a non-existent page. -- Alexf(talk) 13:33, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

Disruptive editing

Dear Alex, I agree with the fact that the page considered promotional was removed. But I cannot agree on deleting the sample sewing section. Tanyadimitrova (talk) 12:32, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

Had no references. Coined terms do not automatically have notability. -- Alexf(talk) 12:34, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

"Honey-dos"??

Perked my curiosity that's all-? Happy retirement though- enjoy! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 12:48, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

Thanks! -- Alexf(talk) 12:49, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
But what are they? (Sorry if it's a secret and I shouldn't ask!) — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 12:52, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
Wife's requests to do stuff. <rolls eyes> -- Alexf(talk) 12:52, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
Of coooourse! Duh! Should've got that :D The bane of any man's retirement I expect! Well, lets hope for more cool beers and WP:G11's and less clearing out the attic eh ;) take care! — O Fortuna semper crescis, aut decrescis 12:56, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

Lil Pump Deletion

02 March 2017

Hi Alex, just wondering why you deleted my page on Lil Pump. He's an up and coming artist who I believe should have a wikipedia page. Why do you think he doesn't? Thank youDarthVectivus (talk) 10:10, 24 May, 2017 (UTC)

@DarthVectivus: - Did not meet notability under WP:MUSIC. Sorry but rules are clear. Saying "up and coming artist who I believe should have a wikipedia page" doesn't cut it. Maybe in the future when he is established. -- Alexf(talk) 14:31, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Jersey Strong Foundation Deletion

Good morning Alex,

Hope all is well. We are trying to create a page for our foundation, the [Jersey Strong Foundation], but it keeps getting taken down. I've taken out any links that could be seen as copyright infringement, but doesn't seem to stick. Could you please advise?

It is not a question of "sticking", but a question of notability, copyright issues, and conflicts of interest. Questions about how Wikipedia works, should be asked at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 14:31, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Thanks Alex. As far as notability, the foundation has donated over $500K to nonprofits throughout New Jersey since Hurricane Sandy. Regarding copyright issues -- we have taken out any links that could be viewed as promotional. We've read a multitude of articles, and visited the Tea House, but still doesn't seem as though we can correctly abide by Wikipedia's strict regulations. We're simply trying to inform the public of this nonprofit entity whose looking to continue their altruism from here out. If you could please advise/assist, it'd be greatly appreciated! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rhubler (talk • contribs) 14:59, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. When you say "trying to inform the public", that is the definition of promotional. Having donated money does not make an organization notable. You also seem to be confusing copyright and promotional, as you stated above ("Regarding copyright issues -- we have taken out any links that could be viewed as promotional"). Note that Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously (as you just saw). Also you refer to "we". That is also against Wikipedia's rules. Please read the help files or ask questions at the Tea House as instructed. This is not the place to get instructions. Please remember to sign your posts in Talk pages properly by adding four tildes. -- Alexf(talk) 15:20, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Thank you for your wonderful help, Alex — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rhubler (talk • contribs) 15:27, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Lil Pump

I believe this was a notable article about a notable topic. Perhaps you should have brought it to AFD instead of speedily deleting it. MB298 (talk) 23:33, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Obviously I disagree. So did two other admins deleting a different-spelled version Lil pump. Was also a COI issue, and if you search you will find one of the article creators was indef blocked for incivility (which I believe to be part of the COI, if not the same guy as the subject. Feel free to request an undelete if you want to work on it. As-is it stands deleted. -- Alexf(talk) 23:48, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Hamida Gulistani

Women's rights advocate for Afghanistan. Why was her page deleted? Dianne — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:148:4200:6500:CDE2:DC1A:5DA:18E (talk) 20:17, 30 May 2017 (UTC)

Can you provide a link so I can look? Among the last few days of deletions I could not find that page. With literally hundred of deletions a day it is not easy unless you provide a link, as you should have. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 20:52, 30 May 2017 (UTC)

Sabin Shrestha

Hey Kindly answer me why you deleted the article Sabin Shrestha ? It is about one of the famous model in Nepal. You can find millions of citiations about hin in Google.49.126.159.125 (talk) 03:58, 1 June 2017 (UTC)

Lack of assertion of notability. No reliable sources provided. It was posted on the board for deletion by another user. The original creator wqas properly notified of this request for deletion by the original user. -- Alexf(talk) 09:15, 1 June 2017 (UTC)

Speedy Deletion of page titled: Jennyanykind

Hi Alex,

I created the page Jennyanykind several years ago and did not finish it. I am the original founder of the band. The speedy deletion cites a copyright violation with the Facebook Jennyanykind page. I, along with my twin brother Mark (band member), also created that page and added the content. There are plans to re-release the band's 1996 Elektra release Revelater on vinyl in the not too distant future, so I have a gathered second wind to create a basic page for the band that includes a history and discography (to start). May I ask that the page be un-deleted? Please advise if this is an option. I'd be happy to provide additional information as requested.

Best,

Michael Holland

Ncbootlegger (talk) 16:08, 6 June 2017 (UTC)

Always remember to link to the article, especially if that old (2014), else it is hard to find: Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Jennyanykind. As-is it cannot be undeleted as it was a copyvio. Wikipedia takes copyright violations seriously. You say you are a founder of the band. Regardless of it being notable under WP:BAND (I've no idea as the subject is outside of my interests), having a conflict of interest is frowned upon. If you have any questions about how Wikipedia works, please ask at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 16:45, 6 June 2017 (UTC)

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Sleeper account?

FYI, A user you recently blocked, TurdNerd548, created User:Cenajonh, "(so i can edit more articles and help make wikipedia a better place)." Dan D. Ric (talk) 00:35, 9 June 2017 (UTC)

Blocked. -- Alexf(talk) 01:51, 9 June 2017 (UTC)

User:MDIT Polytechnic College

I know you blocked User talk:MDIT Polytechnic College. That's fine. Bish blocked his second account. I didn't delete userpages or block because I thought if he arrived at talked right away, it could have ended another way. I left fully expecting to return to see softer or spamublocks. So, no worries and a fair block considering the two pages he created. Best, Anna Frodesiak (talk) 10:53, 10 June 2017 (UTC)

Over 4 hours elapsed between your warning and the block. Given the clear username violation, the account was blocked. -- Alexf(talk) 11:07, 10 June 2017 (UTC)
That was plenty of time. Had I been at the keyboard, I would have given it less time. Best, Anna Frodesiak (talk) 13:12, 10 June 2017 (UTC)

Hi Alex, I'm Mohamed Sami, I received a message from you about adding external links, my intention was to add extra information which can help users to have a different perspective on the same subject when I saw the warning message I canceled the edit to eliminate any conflicts as these are actually my personal blog links. I just wanted to add them as some of my articles are cited in many blogs and journals as well. Thank you for your message. I hope I did explain my intention of editing :) and have a good day /Mohamed Sami

Blogs are not reliable sources, therefore they are generally not acceptable (with very special exceptions). Your own blog has a conflict of interest and it is spamming, so please don't. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 21:44, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

User Drakos118

Hey, you blocked Drakos118 (talk · contribs) for personal attacks after i reverted some of his edits. Now 2A02:587:7935:C500:C10A:7659:6A11:AAB4 (talk · contribs) popped up and is doing the same edits. What to do? Kante4 (talk) 13:22, 19 June 2017 (UTC)

Report at AIV. -- Alexf(talk) 16:02, 19 June 2017 (UTC)

User:Jonah Abutu

I'm afraid the user did not add any cat to any article, but another user did it on Jonah Abutu. Matthew_hk tc 10:00, 24 June 2017 (UTC)

Thanks. Fixed. Meant to press Autobio warning in the automated tool. Pressed the wrong one. Fixed. Lesson for the day: don't press keys early AM before coffee. -- Alexf(talk) 10:12, 24 June 2017 (UTC)

Karimul Haque

please could you restore it notability reasons were given on former talk pageFORCE RADICAL (talk) 14:26, 24 June 2017 (UTC)

@Forceradical: You mean Karimul Haque? Restored -- Alexf(talk) 09:13, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

Please fix your signature and ping me next time(I am slightly busy in meatspace......He may be a everyday guy but after all he has got a Padma Shri.Which is the fourth highest civilian award in India and has been reported by major sources such as the national newspaper ( well almost)Times of India [article] So notabilty should be established FORCE RADICAL (talk) 05:37, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

KuyabribriPinging nominator to this discussion for further input. Including reliable sources. Please verfy the reliability of the sources and do the needful:-

  1. https://thelogicalindian.com/story-feed/achievers/bike-ambulance/
  2. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bike-ambulance-dada-karimul-haque-wishes-for-more-bikes-to-aid-people-2313656
  3. http://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/how-north-bengal-s-bike-ambulance-dada-is-saving-lives/story-66aVHiLbElBP46hKVMovNJ.html
  4. https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170126/jsp/siliguri/story_132413.jsp
  5. http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/man-to-get-padmashree-award-for-using-bike-as-ambulance-1653054
  6. http://www.ptinews.com/news/8371599_Ahluwalia-meets--Padma-Shri--Karimul-Haque.html
  7. http://m.indiatoday.in/story/padma-awards-west-bengal-bipin-ganatra-karimul-haque-kolkata/1/867410.html

A pie for you!

You will be Hungry! Sheldopedia (talk) 11:00, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

would like deleted text back please

Hi Alexf, can I please retrieve the deleted text (2 days ago) for my Evie Vane article to put on my user page? I'm sorry that it didn't meet the submission requirements; I did read the requirements and was basing my article off a similar BDSM author's, except trying to address the concerns noted about that article.

If you have a minute, could you possibly let me know why the other author's page meets the requirements but mine didn't? My work has been called groundbreaking by many people. If you don't have time, letting me know where I could retrieve the deleted text would be fine too.Thanks so much! Evie Vane (talk) 18:01, 30 June 2017 (UTC)Evie Vane

Answered at your page (please ask the deleting admin). -- Alexf(talk) 18:10, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

UAA

Given the circumstance with the BLP, the username, and the discussion held beneath the report - I went ahead and applied a soft block on the account so that he can either create a new account or go through the process to verify his identity. I wanted to leave you a message to let you know, as well as be sensitive to your input and opinion regarding this matter. If you object to the action I took, please know that my talk page is completely open to you, and you're welcome to talk to me about it and discuss it any time you wish - I want to make sure that my action does not imply that your input was not considered or didn't matter, and I don't want to step on any toes or upset other users who were trying to raise legitimate concern or opposition. It's good to talk to you again, and I hope you're doing well. Cheers :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 00:09, 1 July 2017 (UTC)

@Oshwah: I have no issues with it. -- Alexf(talk) 00:24, 1 July 2017 (UTC)
Cool man, just making sure :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 00:35, 1 July 2017 (UTC)

Sock info about User:WhyJesus and User:Jesussavesnotmohammed

Hello. You blocked User:Jesussavesnotmohammed earlier today. For your information, User:WhyJesus is used by the same person (cf my talk page), and may also be problematic per WP:UN. Cheers — Gamall Wednesday Ida (t · c) 03:44, 1 July 2017 (UTC)

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you deleted my article

dear alex, I've created one article about one personality called Abdul Qadir in India, below is the link to the article. he is very well known personality in Indian state of Karnataka for his contribution in education field please let me know on what basis you deleted.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dr_abdul_qadeer — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ipixelpro (talk • contribs) 07:11, 5 July 2017 (UTC)

@Ipixelpro: I deleted an article (not your article as nobody owns articles. The rationale was clearly explained in the summary as "A7: Article about a real person, which does not credibly indicate the importance or significance of the subject". Your user talk page has a clear notice about it explaining why and what to do about it. Looking at the article I see it had one paragraph and nothing else. No references, no sources. That is un-encyclopedic and against the rules of EN Wikipedia. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 11:07, 5 July 2017 (UTC)

Request to Restore Page / Un-Delete Page Beyond creation

Hi Alexf!

I was about to create an article for the technical death metal band Beyond Creation, but after searching for Beyond creation (lowercase "c") I noted you've deleted articles for this band on two separate occasions - both times the article was under the heading Beyond creation with a lowercase "c" (it should be uppercase - the name of the band is "Beyond Creation" with an uppercase "C" - I'll chalk it up to user error on the part of the initial article creators). I felt it would be disrespectful and against the rules to create a Beyond Creation page while ignoring your prior actions.

My hope is that I could persuade you to un-delete one of the initial Beyond creation articles so that I could grab the content for my Beyond Creation article (I'd likely then re-direct to the Beyond Creation article, or whatever you think is best!)

I understand that you cited A7 in both instances. I'm confident that I can argue the importance and significance of this band and provide a thoroughly-sourced article that will not be condemned to death by speedy deletion. Please note I'm not saying you were not justified in your actions with the initial pages. I simply believe I can create a page for this band that meets the criteria for existing. Thank you for your time and hard work. On a side note, I, too, dislike haiku and individuals who write in all caps EmperorQuingus (talk) 16:54, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

@EmperorQuingus Old article userfied to User:EmperorQuingus/Beyond creation. As you can see it had nothing to allow it to stay back in 2014. -- Alexf(talk) 17:04, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
@Alexf Oh wow that article is pure garbage. How anticlimactic! Thank you for the turn-around! I appreciate your help! EmperorQuingus (talk) 17:21, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

Stanaj

I just want to make sure that you know I am not Stanaj I am just a fan. He is not an unknown. He has quite a following and has released three EPs and several music videos under Republic Records.--Stanajj (talk) 11:47, 13 July 2017 (UTC)

I did not say he was an unknown, but he needs an article written to be in the list. The article has to be properly sourced. YouTube links you placed are meaningless as they are not a reliable source. As per your name, you are admitting you are not him. Impersonation of a famous living figure is not allowed. Please choose another user name. -- Alexf(talk) 12:01, 13 July 2017 (UTC)

Addatimes article restoration

Hi Alexf, I want to know how can I improve my article of the organisation. My article was deleted by you. Please suggest me some ways by which I can get an idea of re-writing the article. It is an informational article about a Bengali entertainment web portal newly launched in Kolkata, India. I want to share this information with all the users. My user id is User:Divya123321

The article was promotional and did not assert notability. In order to learn what is needed for and how to make articles read Your First Article. The place to ask questions about how Wikipedia works is at the Tea House. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 12:50, 14 July 2017 (UTC)

User:Er.ajazkhanroyal

You declined a CSD I left on User:Er.ajazkhanroyal. The explanation seems more relevant to a G11 nomination rather than the U5 nomination I tagged it for. His other contributions, and his deleted autobio at Er ajazkhan (identical to the userpage) show nothing other than self-promotion which puts his user page firmly in the criteria for U5. Please reconsider. Cabayi (talk) 14:43, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

Users are allowed to tell a little of themselves in their talk page. It did not have spamlinks, and did not 'sell themselves". The issue with the ar4tcile about himslef he wrote in mainspace is another story and was duly deleted. A Level 3 warning was issued so he is on the way for an indef block if he persists, but his user page, as of that moment was not that bad. -- Alexf(talk) 19:04, 15 July 2017 (UTC)
The userpage is conditional on them being users/contributors, not just self-publicists. Anyhow, thanks for the rethink. Cabayi (talk) 19:15, 15 July 2017 (UTC)
Give him time. He is on a fork on the road. His next edits will tell. Either constructive or blocked. We'll see. His choice. -- Alexf(talk) 19:35, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Uwannaseemenakinakinaki

Was wondering why you jumped straight to a level 3 warning on this user - I only see two edits; one where disruption is added, but the second one that removes it. Am I missing something? lol ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 08:15, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

The edit shows use is not here to work on the project, the edit used someone's name, and the user name is borderline nasty. I opted not to block him outright, because it is borderline, but let him know in no uncertain terms he's being watched and cruising for a block. -- Alexf(talk) 10:32, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

Innerspace Explorer

Hi AlexF

I dont break any copyrights with what i put. Innerspace Explorer is a part of "Coastal Development & Marine Consulting Ltd & Co KG" so how can you have a Copyright on yourself??? This is really looking like you are blocking ISE for personal reasons , we just want to put a presentation of itself on !!

Sincerly Alain — Preceding unsigned comment added by AlainDob (talk • contribs) 16:26, 20 July 2017 (UTC)

Alain, it seems you do not understand copyrights. You see the website for the company you pointed to in the article? You see at the very bottom it clearly says "Copyright © 2017 Coastal Development & Marine Consulting Ltd & Co KG. All rights reserved." What do you think that means? Now look at our copyright violations pages. Then after reading that, if you are the copyright owner, please read Donating copyrighted materials. Your mention of: we just want to put a presentation of itself on !! is unclear. I do not know what you mean by !!. If it is what I think it means, then it seems you have a promotional intent, another no-no. If you are the copyright owner, or otherwise related to the company, as seems by your writings here and in the article's talk page, then you should read about conflicts of interest before you proceed any further. Could I also please ask you to always start a new topic at the bottom of talk pages? Bunching it up with whatever the previous section is, does not make sense, and does not make your text immediately visible. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 16:45, 20 July 2017 (UTC)

Álvarez (surname)

Please stop adding this page to Category:Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls. If you want to remove the added "Italian" origin, you should do this. Adding the page to Category:Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls is never the answer. Frietjes (talk) 19:05, 20 July 2017 (UTC)

Tunisian inventor

Hi, i was finish the page of Tunisian inventor and i ask to much time take for publication. Please keep in touch best regards

Huh? Are you talking about this? If so it is a clear autobiography and self-advertising. -- Alexf(talk) 10:47, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

User:AV-Portal

Hi Alexf,

a fellow classmate of mine is working at Technische Informationsbibliothek. He told me, that with his account the whole institution was blocked. May you be so kind to unblock the IP?

He was blocked due to unawareness of the rules, for the same work which is legal in German Wikipedia. Am I right, that he could participate with an account named "John Doe (TIB)"? Would it be possible to unblock the user AV-Portal (talk · contribs) if the account would stay dormant? His boss wants a redirect to German Wikipedia from the userpage, which is impossible as long the account is totally blocked.

Best Regards, --Railfan (talk) 14:30, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

@Alexf: May you please reply?--Railfan (talk) 11:52, 30 July 2017 (UTC)
@List of US railroad subdivisions: Sorry but must have escaped radar, then I was out of town for three days, having just returned. IP should be clear now. -- Alexf(talk) 23:12, 30 July 2017 (UTC)

AIV reports

I see you declined a bunch for insufficient warnings and such just now at AIV. What is the deal with this IP user who drops in a dozen AIV reports liek that in one fell swoop and almost all are insufficient warning or not much recent activity cases?? I've noticed it happening every day or two recently. It's never the same IP twice but it's always the same behavior. Any ideas or insight about it since you seem to regularly patrol? only (talk) 15:40, 26 July 2017 (UTC)

Give them two warnings. A Level 2 for the first instance, a Level 3 for the second. Then we can block. We can't tell if it is the same user in an IP. In a school IP it could be a different pupil. If they post several in the same day from the same account then we can block. One or two in a day and not warned, no; unless it is egregious (e.g. racism, or such).

Thanks!

Thanks for getting rid of this nonsense from my talk page :D --Cameron11598 (Talk) 20:02, 26 July 2017 (UTC)

Vandalism should be reverted. User was blocked from further mayhem. -- Alexf(talk) 20:44, 26 July 2017 (UTC)

Possible problematic user signature, please advise

2422889236x (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Since this concerned something that happened at Teahouse, I initially asked our newest admin, Cullen328, who advised me to seek out an admin that was recently active at UAA. You were the first one I found! Please take a look at this Teahouse discussion, where you will see a response from what appears to be an IP. It actually is the editor linked above. Isn't that a policy violation? I'm not sure and I'm not looking for any admin intervention (hopefully). Just need some clarification. I'll be happy to discuss it with him if it is a problem, or you can. I'm easy. Please advise. John from Idegon (talk) 21:06, 26 July 2017 (UTC)

I left a message on the editor's talk page advising them of my opinion that a signature that simulates an IP address is misleading and violates the spirit of the username policy. I look forward to your opinion, Alexf. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 00:32, 27 July 2017 (UTC)
Cullen328, John from Idegon. I do not see a problem with the username. It does not look like an IP address. If he uses it as a representation of a real IP (without the dots), that's his problem as he can be directly identified, just as an IP is, but I don't see it as a violation. If you want more opinions, you can always post it at ANI. -- Alexf(talk) 01:38, 27 July 2017 (UTC)
Alexf, have you looked at the editor's signature? They have formatted their signature with the dots to simulate an IP address. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:44, 27 July 2017 (UTC)
Hopefully, it's a moot point. He's changed his signature now. John from Idegon (talk) 02:09, 27 July 2017 (UTC)
Ah. I had not looked at the sig. Just the username. Therefore the comment. Thanks. -- Alexf(talk) 02:22, 27 July 2017 (UTC)

Real bot17

Hi Alexf. I just wanted to let you know that I have modified the block you placed on Real bot17 (talk · contribs) to turn it into a hard block due to the evidence of sock puppetry at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Swikindia. All the best, Mz7 (talk) 17:24, 28 July 2017 (UTC)

No problems then. Did not know at the time. -- Alexf(talk) 09:43, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

Articles for deletion/Ashish Bisht (2nd nomination)

Hi Ashish Bisht is Known Actor he did so many Ads Ans one Movie Call Shab He is main lead Please review it again(Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL)

Please read the deletion discussion at: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ashish Bisht (2nd nomination) for the details on why it was repeatedly deleted. This is not the place for this. If you want to ask you could open a case at ANI, or ask for guidance at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 09:43, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

DBeaver article edit

Hi Alexf, Sorry if it looked like a spam - I just did a sequence of consequent edits of the same info just because I'm not very familiar with Wikipedia and made a few mistakes. I've been asked to update information about the recent version of DBeaver - that's all what I have changed. The only link I've added is the link on official web site. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Serge.rider (talk • contribs) 13:07, 1 August 2017 (UTC)

@Serge.rider: It doesn't look like spam. It is spam. If your username is serge.rider and you post links to websites than include serge.rider in the URL, then you are spamming your own work. That is not acceptable as a means of advertising, and it is certainly not an independent, reliable source, and it is a conflict of interest, so please stop. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 13:48, 1 August 2017 (UTC)
@Alexf: But the link you deleted wasn't added by me. Probably by somebody from the community. Anyway - if I'm not permitted to edit this article (sorry, didn't know about such rule) - then I won't. --Serge.rider (talk) 15:25, 1 August 2017 (UTC)
@Serge.rider: Did not say you are not permitted. Read the instructions and issues about conflicts of interest. Just have to be careful and cite independent verrifiable, reliable sources. -- Alexf(talk) 15:26, 1 August 2017 (UTC)

Hi Alexf

Amit Agarwal is a renowned filmmaker/producer. Thus the name violation is just a coincidence. Will it help if its displayed as Amit Agarwal (Filmmaker) or Amit Agarwal (Film Producer). Hope I am able to make sense. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomnjerry111 (talk • contribs) 03:57, 3 August 2017 (UTC)

Hey Alex I have been Blocked By editing

Hey alex I am new at this platform and the content which i shared was not harming anyone on this planet i dont know much about Wikipedia community guideline. but whatever i post you feel was not appropriate for Wikipedia and you marked for speedy delete. That is ok you must give a chance to new users so they can understand what mistakes they are making rather blocking them directly . my IP address has been blocked by saying you are a organization and using it for professional purpose. i will request you to visit the site if you find anything paid i will quit Wikipedia. Plz review content and allow me to participate in Wikipedia editing forum.

Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.98.130.208 (talk) 11:30, 3 August 2017 (UTC)

That IP address is not blocked. It never was. Unless you provide a clear link to a user account that is blocked, I can't help you as I have no idea which user and/or article you are talking about. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 13:02, 3 August 2017 (UTC)

artcle regarding jack buck

Hi there,

Jack_Buck_(Musician_&_Composer)

i am new to this and have been asked to write this for jack to show reputation. I have followed a rough pattern from clean bandit, A really reputable band. so that it isn't to advertise-y. Would you be able to help me edit / change it a bit to fit in with the guidelines. Thank you in advance

Loretta 2A02:C7D:8A97:C100:DD1:CBC2:C703:6C5E (talk) 19:56, 4 August 2017 (UTC)

Loretta, you said "to show reputation"? Hmm, that alone disqualifies the whole entry and purpose. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia of notable people, places, and things. It is not to be a meas for promotion. You say "you have been asked". That is paid promotion. Have you declared? Please read the guidelines. As the subject is a musician, please read the notability requirements. As per your request for help, this is not the place. Read Your First Article. If you have any questions about how Wikipedia works, please ask at the Tea House. -- Alexf(talk) 20:26, 4 August 2017 (UTC)

Question

Dear Sir, I write this letter hopping that you are well and enjoying yourself. i was prepare and submitted Mohamed ziad chaari wikipedia article and up to now i didn't receive any comment's. So, Please inform us if all it's okay or not. Best regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mohamed ziad chaari (talk • contribs) 04:49, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

If you do not start a new section as required, and requested, messages get lost in the page (I made a separate section, please do so in the future). I've no idea what you are asking or what comments are you expecting. I see you are self-advertising, which is not acceptable. Also you are writing an autobiography which is frowned upon. I have requested the advertising be removed. This is an encyclopedia, not your CV or blog. If you have any questions about how Wikipedia works, this is not the place. Please ask at the Tea House. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 14:28, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

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Report

I hope I made that report to you correctly and didn't jump the gun with it. I just wanted to make sure an administrator saw it and intervened.

Lil' Miss Rarity (talk) 21:18, 7 August 2017 (UTC)

Sorry not sure which report you are talking about as you did not leave a link. With so many daily edits it's hard to keep track. -- Alexf(talk) 21:25, 7 August 2017 (UTC)

Hello Alex

Recently, about an 30 min ago you have removed 2 of my links from the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware page. You call it vandalism, but all what I have done is replace 404 pages on the page from Web Archive, so the readers can still read that page. I follow the Term of Use and didn't find anything. So please advise me what exactly vandalism acts you notice from my account.

Sincerely Leonid. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Leonid109109 (talk • contribs) 12:44, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

Could you point to a Diff? I do not see any recent reverts to your account/postings. In fact your account does not seem to have ever edited that page or any other at the moment, as you only edit is this message here. My most recent contribution in Adware is from early July. No idea what you are talking about. Check the page's history. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 13:51, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

AXJ USA

Please restore our page, which we are developing. We are journalists and writers worldwide, who write actions for justice. It is also a pleasure for me to be a regular user and donator to Wikipedia #AJUKnews (actiosn for justice) Nigel Wootton. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.5.251.27 (talk) 04:06, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

I do not know which page you are referring to as you have not left a red link to it as requested (top of the edit page - item #1). I checked my last 1,100 deletions and did not find it. I see a user account by the name of User:AXJ of the USA was blocked from writing in Wikipedia in August 2009. Are you the same user?
You also say "We are journalists and writers". This denotes shared use, which is forbidden as an account. I am glad you enjoy being a user and have donated, but this has no relevance to, and effect on, circumventing the established rules of Wikipedia. Please remember to sign your posts in talk pages by adding four tildes at the end. -- Alexf(talk) 10:33, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Winpenny School article deletion

Dear Mr. Alex,

Please consider restoring the Winpenny School page we recently created as we are Winpenny School and hold the copyrights to all material contained therein. If you need reassurance of this please visit www.winpenny.edu.mx where you can find contact information and if you feel it is necessary you can reach us to confirm this. Please ask for the Headmaster and you will be transferred personally to confirm this data.

Best regards, Dr. Marc Coleman 138.255.63.186 (talk) 16:20, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

Saying "page we recently created as we are Winpenny School" indicates a serious conflict of interest. The page was deleted because it was a clear copyright violation. The page it was lifted from clearly states "Copyright©2015 Winpenny. All rights reserved". That makes it unusable in Wikipedia. Please read Wikipedia:Copyright violations and Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. -- Alexf(talk) 17:12, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

Film sub-stubs

Hallo, while stub-sorting I found The Quitter (1929 film) which led me to this multi-article AfD which led me to look at the creating editor's talk page and some of their earlier creations. I see that you deleted Draft:Man Against Woman and Draft:Speed Mad as "hoax", although both are findable on TCMdb and IMDB. Why did you think them hoaxes, and how many other similar articles did you delete on the same grounds? There is a strong suggestion at the AfD that the articles should be made into Drafts, but does this mean that an editor is then likely to swoop down and delete them all? PamD 07:09, 18 August 2017 (UTC)

OK. My bad. Now restored. I had not seen IMDB. It was more on the vein of the particular editor. Feel free to work on them. -- Alexf(talk) 10:43, 18 August 2017 (UTC)

Username block

I notice that you blocked Lakhuria, who has since been unblocked. Although I certainly understand your concern about a COI (and, for that reason, it's not such a good idea to use a place name as one's username), I'm not sure the name violates WP:IU; FWIW, they seem to be editing in good faith. Please remember WP:BITE. Thanks and all the best, Miniapolis 14:09, 18 August 2017 (UTC)

Not BITE at all. It matched the name of the town/village, (as in Village Council - my thought at the time). The block was a soft block, asking them to change their name as it denotes a group. I do not see an issue with them changing their user name. If the user shows it is only one individual and their edits are in good faith, I am ok with that. -- Alexf(talk) 16:54, 18 August 2017 (UTC)

FYI

I noticed your recent block of 72.198.49.108. Just so you know user:Foleo, whose edits closely mirror those of the IP and is indefinitely blocked, is most likely 72.198.49.108.

And user:Foleo just submitted a UTRS to be unblocked.[1] I hardly think this is a coincidence. --Kansas Bear (talk) 17:56, 20 August 2017 (UTC)

Not sure. Both long time blocks. Let UTRS do what they have to do. -- Alexf(talk) 18:03, 20 August 2017 (UTC)

The page you deleted

Hi, The page of the actor that you have deleted Ahad Raza Mir, had got major time in programmes and so I think it is eligible to create the page. Would you oppose creation? SahabAliwadia 15:22, 23 August 2017 (UTC)

I have no issues as long as notability is shown through reliable sources. Please note that it has been discussed and deleted before and make sure to see the reasons why it was deleted. Also check to see it is not too soon. -- Alexf(talk) 15:29, 23 August 2017 (UTC)

Ichraq Qamar article

Hey I don't know what is the problem in this article and this account is running by Ichraq Qamar And Her Team to bring the real contents and we created that article to show all the people her career and to be known easy. --IchraqQamar (talk) 11:31, 24 August 2017 (UTC)Ameen(Admin) IchraqQamar (talk) 11:31, 24 August 2017 (UTC) Ichraq Qamar Team

It is promotional and a conflict of interest. -- Alexf(talk) 11:34, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

Iván Balliu

Hi there ALEX, from Portugal,

usually, the footy community does not write TWO nationalities in a given player's introduction. We either write "...is a footballer who plays for..." or (in Mr. Balliu's case) "...is an Albanian footballer who plays for..." (last nation represented, Albania after he changed allegiance).

Attentively, sorry for any inconvenience --Quite A Character (talk) 20:31, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

Ok. -- Alexf(talk) 20:40, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/189.159.240.79

Any IPs like this one being used by the Derp vandal should be blocked for a year as an open proxy per User:KrakatoaKatie. Home Lander (talk) 22:41, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

Jeez, third time's the charm I guess. I twice put "{}" instead of "[]" around Katie's username and broke up your whole page, plus spawned 32 mentions that I didn't want to. Home Lander (talk) 22:45, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

IP account block and VRTS ticket # 2017083110019573

Alex,

I am an OTRS agent with an unblock request, per the ticket number above. If you are not able to access the OTRS system, please advise and I will forward you the message directly. Thanks! KDS4444 (talk) 19:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC)

@KDS4444: I am not in OTRS. Please forward. -- Alexf(talk) 19:42, 31 August 2017 (UTC)
@KDS4444: Unblock requests aren't generally handled via OTRS. Anyone requesting one should be directed to make the appeal via their user talk page. If they are blocked from editing their talk page, or if there is private information involved, they should be directed to WP:UTRS which is specifically set up to handle such requests and to which all admins have access. There's a template for this here.--Jezebel's Ponyobons mots 19:59, 31 August 2017 (UTC)
@Ponyo: Thanks Ponyo. As stated I do not use nor have access to OTRS/UTRS. If anyone needs my input on a pending issue, or unblock request, I would need to know more about who and what. I am not registered for UTRS at this time. Any UTRS Admin can handle it, or can ask me if they need clarification (privately, or publicly here). -- Alexf(talk) 20:10, 31 August 2017 (UTC)
Hi Alexf, a while ago WP:OAuth was extended to UTRS, which means that you are automatically recognized as an admin at UTRS and don't need to have an account to review the cases there if you're ever so inclined. Just click this link, then the link for the English Wikipedia, then "allow". Easy peasy :) --Jezebel's Ponyobons mots 20:16, 31 August 2017 (UTC)
I have notified the user to submit an unblock request via UTRS. KDS4444 (talk) 20:23, 31 August 2017 (UTC)