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I deleted this page as WP:G11 spam with the additional comment see WP:YFA, WP:Paid WP:RS, notability guidelines. Unsourced promo, likely paid editor I've blocked the accounts of two corporate editors and warned a third likely undeclared paid editor that they must declare any COI. I note that you had correctly previously declined a speedy request by User:Farooqahmadbhat who selected inappropriate criteria, just checking that I'm not treading on your toes. If you think that my deletion or the blocks of Igniteasia or User:Ignite1 were incorrect, feel free to restore/unblock as you see fit Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:21, 2 January 2019 (UTC)
Howdy. Would you clarify your 'close' at the Rfc for successor-elects in infoboxes? GoodDay ( talk) 04:01, 11 January 2019 (UTC)
Thanks for sorting out my mess. GoldenRing ( talk) 07:24, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
Hi DQ, sorry to post a reminder here on your talk page, probably my ping (15 days ago [1]) wasn't sent properly or might have got lost among the numerous pings that I am sure you must be getting from all places. I have replied to your Q on this SPI. I am not sure how long the CU data are stored, (Is it 3 months ? please correct me, if wrong i had read it somewhere), but if this is not acted upon, I am afraid it will become stale. Thanks for the help at SPI. -- DBig Xrayᗙ 14:42, 24 January 2019 (UTC)
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Hi, I am sorry to bother you. I noticed that you recently were involved in a block concerning User:Fradio71. I was wondering if you could help me with his current edit warring, including these three reverts: 1 2 3. He also manually reverted a substantial copyedit by me on another page, including removing reliable sources ( here), and is trying to threaten me with a block on my talk page ( here) Any assistance, or if you can point me in the right direction on what to do, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Wallyfromdilbert ( talk) 07:28, 6 February 2019 (UTC)
Just to let you know, I have given IP block exemption to an editor who was caught in the school IP rangeblock you made. See User talk:PatrickDunfordNZ#Unblock request. The rangeblock is here. - gadfium 21:30, 7 February 2019 (UTC)
Hi, DeltaQuad, the page Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Archive 1 has been deleted and salted recently.
There has been a discussion about creating a full archive for WP:RFPP at WT:RFPP/Archive9. At the moment, we are discussing implementing such an archive using ClueBot III, at WT:RFPP#Technical roadmap and WT:RFPP#Edit requests.
The bot that previously did the archiving has been blocked after multiple malfunctions. We would like to set up a working permanent archive using ClueBot III. To do so, the archive page would need to be un-salted. Could you kindly reconsider the salting decision?
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Hey there. If it's not too much trouble, can you reactivate my ACC account? I just saw the notice about the severe backlog, and I would like to help out. I was an ACC'er back in the day, so I'm sure I could pick it up again fairly easily. I have also already signed the confidentiality agreement. Also pinging the other active tool admins: @ Stwalkerster and JJMC89: Thanks, ~Swarm~ {talk} 17:55, 21 February 2019 (UTC)
Hi. I noticed that you're an administrator. I wanna become an admin myself someday. What does it take to become an admin? What tasks do admins perform? How can you block substandard Wikipedia users? I ask those questions 'cause sometime before August 2026, I wanna become an admin myself. I have been editing Wikipedia and Simple English Wikipedia since August 2010. I fight vandalism, create pages and use Twinkle. Angela Maureen ( talk) 03:33, 23 February 2019 (UTC)
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As was once said to another RfB candidate, "there's an excellent chance that this one will go to a bureaucrat chat. You might just barely eke this one out, [Amanda]. In the event that it ultimately passes, I'd like to give you my preemptive congratulations. (Fingers crossed.)" ( Kurtis). I wholeheartedly agree that despite my support, this RfB might be destined to....*gulp* succeed - er - fail. I also particularly like the followup, but your username does not contain 'flux' and therefore the pun doesn't work much. -- TheSandDoctor Talk 15:05, 12 March 2019 (UTC)
DeltaQuad, congratulations on passing your RfB, you are now a bureaucrat for the English Wikipedia. Welcome to the team! ( Nihonjoe and I trampled over eachother to promote you!). — xaosflux Talk 01:18, 13 March 2019 (UTC)
Glad to see that there are two newer bureaucrats than me now. ;) Seriously, though, well done - welcome to the team, DeltaQuad! Acalamari 00:20, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
Could you please move Draft:Cyclone Idai to the mainspace, over the redirect? Cyclone Idai is a currently active system that had killed over a hundred people in southeastern Africa to date. Noah Talk 01:24, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
Can you please revdel this revision EFD wasn't working and I had to compare different versions of commonsettings.php. Thank you, - FlightTime ( open channel) 21:02, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
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Greetings Amanda. A confirmed sock has gone and done a massive number of page moves [3], I was wondering if there was a way of undoing their moves automatically at all? Regards -- Kzl55 ( talk) 22:12, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi. You might want to take a look at your log entry here, specifically the rational for deletion. Just an fyi, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 05:27, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
G8: Subpage of a deleted or non-existent page- G8 is correct, but its a talk page without a subject page, not a subpage. Thanks, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 05:33, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
Can you take a look at this SPI: Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Arsi786? You checked this suspected sock on an SPI earlier [5] but it is possible that your check was limited. ML talk 13:57, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
I had applied for access to acc tool, a week ago but I haven't got any response on that(its mentioned on the application page, that if my application is rejected I will get a mail or if it's approved a message on talkpage!), you are one of the tool admins. So I thought to ping you and check with the things, if I am missing on something or the response time for such requests would be more? thanks and regards. QueerEcofeminist "cite! even if you fight"!!! [they/them/their] 15:41, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
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I've opened a bureaucrat chat for a current RfA. Your input would be most appreciated at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/RexxS/Bureaucrat chat. Best regards, Maxim(talk) 22:08, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
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Not sure if it was wise to personally action the removal of a case request about a bureaucrat discussion in which you participated. I appreciate it wasn't an exercise of discretion given the clear view from the Arbs, but I think there was a conflict in you clerking that request and it ought to have been left to an involved clerk. WJBscribe (talk) 13:41, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi, I see the above article was deleted today. I have no issue with the deletion reasons, but I do feel the content itself could justify an article (there are equivalent in other languages) or at least incorporated into another on the same theme (which is one of my current areas of interest). It looked fairly sound to me although I would obviously endeavour to make sure any gaps in sourcing etc were addressed if I was re-adding it to some extent in my name. If you could send me the text prior to deletion that would be great, thanks. Crowsus ( talk) 23:09, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
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Just so you know, the mass message you sent out skipped User talk:GB fan ( log entry) -- DannyS712 ( talk) 19:43, 2 May 2019 (UTC)
@ DeltaQuad: Hi, hope you doing well. I just wanted to know if one make copyright violation by mistake or in either and requesting for reviewing Permissions but yes that fault stops the way, how to overcome it.I wish to get your reply. Manupriy Ahluwalia ( talk) 10:21, 3 May 2019 (UTC)
I think it is really unfair for you to archive all the cases, Kidding aside, good work! -- qedk ( t 桜 c) 12:20, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
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Is there a reason why it was removed or am I missing something here? CoolSkittle ( talk) 02:44, 13 May 2019 (UTC)
Hey Amanda, I noticed that you've declined quite a few NPR requests due to those who had requested them not having had enough CSD and/or Draftspace experience. I don't mean to second guess your decisions (and of the most recent batch at least two of the requesters seem to not only lack experience but to have actively misused CSD and draft moves) but we currently we have a massive backlog to get through at NPP and I'm wondering whether a lack of CSD or draft experience should be a dealbreaker for granting the permission to otherwise good candidates. Speaking for myself, I don't think I had used CSD at all before I was granted NPR, and I doubt I had very many edits to draftspace. signed, Rosguill talk 01:32, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
I see that you have rejected an article that I have created and left a note on my talkpage informing me of this. I don't understand why the article failed the basic principle for stand-alone lists so if you can tell me why on my talkpage I'd be most grateful. Rillington ( talk) 02:48, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
At Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Rama/Evidence#Requesting there is a comment by GoldenRing in Winged Blades of Godric 's section. [6]
Also, are we supposed to have subsections in the comments sections? While it isn't being abused in this case, I can see a potential for subsections being used to give one editor's comments more prominence. -- Guy Macon ( talk) 17:24, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
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down to a crat blank! I sure I hope I havent started something! JarrahTree 14:44, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
I cut my statement to under 500 words, but I get the feeling you meant it should be edited down in some other way. I'm not familiar with ArbCom cases, and I don't see an archive of previous requests—what do you recommend? Curly "JFC" Turkey 🍁 ¡gobble! 01:16, 17 May 2019 (UTC)
Thanks for taking on this task. The first runs look good but can you explain to me what the criteria is for referring a file for human intervention ? Although its the same code DQBot seems to have flagged more for review than I recall RonBot doing. That is only my impression not an empirical assessment. Nthep ( talk) 08:32, 24 May 2019 (UTC)
Hey, a couple of questions, if I collapse my existing replies, does it count in the word count or not, I do not intend on commenting anymore unless someone replies to me, but I'm mostly asking for future reference. Secondly, we could use some help at SPI, in particular, there's some annoying histmerges and neither Cabayi nor me can get around to them, so if you have time, you could come by the old shack. :) -- qedk ( t 桜 c) 18:36, 24 May 2019 (UTC)
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Hey Amanda, basic criteria for NPR is very easy to achieve. Could you tell me all criterias? Thanks If you reply here, please ping me by adding {{u|Masumrezarock100}} to your message, and signing it . Sincerely, Masum Reza 📞 08:47, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
The bot just tagged this as needing a human to review. However, I agree with revdel in this case and don't think a human needs to review it. What should I do? – MJL ‐Talk‐ ☖ 19:21, 29 May 2019 (UTC)
Haven't seen any DQ bot reports at UAA the last few days, so giving you a heads up so it won't be three months like last time. Beeblebrox ( talk) 21:18, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
I'll do my best to remember that CU blocks aren't just for keeping the socks at bay. Rivselis ( talk) 04:53, 3 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi, you recently blocked 98.162.170.103 and what appears to be IP hopping on the same article/talk page for the same changes for an IP with a matching ASN has arisen from IP 24.252.174.130. As the prior block referenced an Arbcom action which I am unaware of, rather than an SPI case, I am uncertain where to report this activity. It seems incredibly unlikely not to be IP hopping considering the ASN and context, yet I was criticised by Mathglot for saying anything about the likely match without first creating an SPI case. Naturally, considering the work in starting SPI cases every time an IP hopper changes address would end up with us not bothering to get any of them blocked. Equally obvious is that if the 'Arbcom aware' case applies, then any related edits from IPs or socks should be removed. Advice on how best to proceed appreciated!
As a courtesy I have left a note on the IP talk page. Thanks -- Fæ ( talk) 19:54, 4 June 2019 (UTC)
Hello Amanda,
Are archived talk pages presentable at ARBCOM, or are diffs mandatory? François Robere ( talk) 18:45, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi there Amanda,
I can understand why you rejected my application for NPR perms, but I just wanted to know what sort of things I can be doing to get my application accepted. You mentioned CSDs and draft space editing - what else is there to give me the right experience for being an NPR? It would be great to get your thoughts, as I'm hoping to reapply once I pass the 3-month milestone. Thanks for your help (and consideration) - OliverEastwood talk 23:39, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi, I have some fresh idea on how to deal with the conflicts like the one that is currently being discussed. If you grant me a word extension, I can propose it.-- Paul Siebert ( talk) 17:11, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
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Hi, just wanted to point you to this WP:UAA/BOT edit, in which your bot made a couple of typos, "similiar charecters" for "similar characters". Nyttend ( talk) 19:01, 16 June 2019 (UTC)
Hello DeltaQuad, your recent BRFA ( Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/DeltaQuadBot 6) has been approved and you may commence normal operations. I've requested at WP:BN to have the sysop flag set to indefinite. Best regards, — xaosflux Talk 13:22, 20 June 2019 (UTC)
In response to my last request for rollback, you said that I had issues identifying vandalism and with edit summaries. I am still unsure about the issues with identifying vandalism, but I think that I have resolved the edit summaries concern. If I understand correctly, the issue was that I was using a default STiki revert message for good faith edits. After discussion with ToBeFree, for whom I am very grateful, I realized that I could modify the edit summaries. I have since done some STiki-ing with manual edit summaries: [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22], and [23]. Could you confirm whether or not these address your concern? If you don't have time, I completely understand. Thanks, StudiesWorld ( talk) 20:32, 23 June 2019 (UTC)
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Hello, DQ,
I thought I'd try to tackle the hundreds of files at Category:Non-free files with orphaned versions more than 7 days old needing human review. I followed the instructions, pasted the code, bypassed my cache but I'm not seeing the rescaled tab. I have several user pages with Javascript but when I clicked on the link, it brought me to User:Liz/vector.js where I pasted the code. Could you check the page and tell me if you see anything wrong with it? I'm not sure what the problem is.
I understand you aren't editing much so no rush on this question. I just thought I'd tackle the mass o' files. Be well, Liz Read! Talk! 01:31, 9 July 2019 (UTC)
Hi DQ. You deleted the target yesterday as WP:G6. Not sure what was there, but I've recreated it as a redirect to Kia Stevens since the deletion left a redlink on a large number of pages, there was no discussion I could see at WP:RM or the target talk page, I can't see other uses which would need a DAB, and it's questionable whether the target should be anywhere but under the current name since she has appeared worldwide under different ring-names and is currently referred to under her real name in a bunch of mainstream media owing to her presence in GLOW (TV series). ~ Hydronium~Hydroxide~ (Talk)~ 12:31, 17 July 2019 (UTC)
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I've opened a bureaucrat chat for a current RfA. Your input would be most appreciated at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Floquenbeam 2/Bureaucrat chat. Primefac ( talk) 19:51, 29 July 2019 (UTC)
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I would like to drive your attention to Ticket:2019080110001198 am sure you would help to assist the query.
Thank you -- ✝iѵɛɳ२२४० †ลℓк †๏ мэ 05:41, 3 August 2019 (UTC)
Hey! I sent you an email regarding ACC on July 29. Could you take a look at it? (Just a friendly reminder.) Kind regards, MrClog ( talk) 10:01, 3 August 2019 (UTC)
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Hi Delta Quad - just wanted to thank you for indenting my "Neutral" post after I'd switched to "Oppose". I realized from the report at the top of the page that I was showing up,in the "Dupes" column, but wasn't sure what to do - didn't want to delete the earlier post, but didn't know how to take it out of the "Dupes". (My lack of editing skills wasn't helped that I was simultaneously trying to figure out that problem, on a wonky old iPad, while watching Scooby Doo with my son. 😀 ). Thanks again, Mr Serjeant Buzfuz ( talk) 03:55, 15 August 2019 (UTC)
Amanda, if God is real, then how come peecha chakka no wookie boonowa tweepi, solo? Ho ho ho ho hoooooo.... I hope you're doing well... please stay in touch. How can I reach out to you like I used to be able to? TS? Do you visit that server often anymore? ~Oshwah~ (talk) (contribs) 08:49, 1 September 2019 (UTC)
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There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Chris.Sherlock/Letsbefiends unblock request. TonyBallioni ( talk) 01:12, 9 September 2019 (UTC)
Greetings Amanda! I'm not sure why my request was archived by bot prior to getting a yes or no response (but I must admit I'm not too familiar with the RFPP habits). In light of my rationale below, would you consider reducing the protection level for the 9/11 redirect, perhaps to ECP instead of full protection? — JFG talk 16:46, 12 September 2019 (UTC)
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Unprotection: No apparent reason to fully protect a simple redirect. — JFG talk 22:15, 7 September 2019 (UTC)
Hi,
Is there an issue with UTRSBot? We've had plenty of requests coming through on UTRS in the last few days, however UTRSBot hasn't been posting? Indeed, since July it's only posted 3 times?-- 5 albert square ( talk) 05:28, 16 September 2019 (UTC)
I hadn't been monitoring UAA lately and I guess nobody else knew to tell you that DQB hasn't been making reports there for a while. Beeblebrox ( talk) 20:26, 17 September 2019 (UTC)
Hello, DeltaQuad. When I try to log in to WikiMedia, i get thos message, There seems to be a problem with your login session; this action has been canceled as a precaution against session hijacking. Please resubmit the form.
When I tr to log in to UTRS, I get that message, a 500 error, or am logged in as Dlohcierekim.
When I try to rename, I'm told I lack access.
Can you help?-- Deep fried okra 11:56, 26 September 2019 (UTC)
Did you mean to remove Reaper Eternal's vote here? – Joe ( talk) 07:56, 27 September 2019 (UTC)
If you are going to clerk the RfA, perhaps a comment like this one may be applicable for removal as well? I don't object to people opposing and describing me as unfit to be an admin and so on, but I think "pathologically compulsive negativity" clearly crosses a line. Fram ( talk) 08:12, 27 September 2019 (UTC)
I didn't vote in this RfA, but I did notice that you said in a few places that you weren't allowed to use Template:Hat anymore. Have the rules for clerking RfA changed, with regard to collapsing people's comments? Airbornemihir ( talk) 15:12, 28 September 2019 (UTC)
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Just wanted to let you know, in case you didn't realize it, that your "homepage" link at https://accounts.wmflabs.org/team.php points to DeltaQuad rather than User:DeltaQuad. Thanks, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 01:17, 4 October 2019 (UTC)
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Hello! There is an edit request at User_talk:158.169.40.9 from a user who is behind an IP which you had blocked last year. I understand that requests from blocked users may be disregarded, but was unsure how to proceed when the block is on an IP range, and not on a specific editor. May I answer the request? Please advise. Thank you! Regards, Spintendo 12:04, 7 October 2019 (UTC)
Why was the RfA of RexxS sent to crat chat, and the RfA of Greenman (with a higher support/oppose ratio, and rising for the last days) not? I haven't seen an RfA going up from 50 to 61. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 22:03, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
I was also curious if you had considered sending this to a wider discussion. What weighting (if any) did you apply to those whose sole oppose rationale mentioned COI editing but failed to actually provide any evidence of controversial edits? I found these to be particularly unconvincing and indicative of a pile-on. – xeno talk 22:18, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
The person is or is not impartial, based on facts ... 'Looking' impartial is appeasement of the public for what they want to hear.is surprising to read. Avoiding the appearance of impropriety isn't about appeasing the public, but reassuring them. Crats should be seen to be impartial so that editors have no reason to question their impartiality, so that editors are confident in the process. – Leviv ich 02:27, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
The following discussion is preserved as an archive of a request for adminship that did not succeed.That "closed as unsuccessful" wasn't typed in doesn't seem to be confusing to the reader. — xaosflux Talk 23:56, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
For a bureaucrat to be seen to be impartial is sometimes just as important as actually being impartialand all that. – Joe ( talk) 15:19, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
"appearance" of possible bias.when it comes to Amanda's close - yet I don't see you mentioning "the appearance of possible bias" when it comes to the COI editing issue. Also saying
I don't think there's anyone who is saying that is an inappropriate close.might be a bit of a stretch given the comments here and at WP:BN, but admittedly you do preface that with "I don't think there's anyone", so perhaps that's a subjective review of the situation. — Ched ( talk) 16:16, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
I was also curious if you had considered sending this to a wider discussion. – Joe ( talk) 16:33, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
"At this particular time stamp I'm not seeing that it would be valid to keep this open beyond the standard seven day minimum". 1 Lourdes 05:18, 14 October 2019 (UTC)
Hi, out of interest could you tell me what was the username of the editor who left a message on my talk page and its content (which is now removed)? Thanks :) JACKINTHEBOX • TALK 05:34, 15 October 2019 (UTC)
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I am both shocked and saddened to see your notice and the corresponding request to hand in your various tool sets. Please take whatever time off you need and come back. Your long term departure from the project would be a hard blow. - Ad Orientem ( talk) 06:50, 21 October 2019 (UTC)
I am too. Are you sure you;re not overreacting? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 17:13, 21 October 2019 (UTC)
Despite my deep disappointment with the current Arbcom, I recall you being a wise voice in the past and regret that you find it necessary to retire. I hope it won't be for long. Yngvadottir ( talk) 20:44, 22 October 2019 (UTC)
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I'm vaguely aware of current issues and haven't looked into excatly what happened, but I thought that I'd say hello. I felt that you were friendly when we've talked on a few occasions. I support people taking breaks, and I hope that you're able to relax. Best wishes, ↠Pine (✉) 03:26, 27 October 2019 (UTC) |
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Hello DeltaQuad: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, TheSandDoctor Talk 08:16, 25 December 2019 (UTC)
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I deleted this page as WP:G11 spam with the additional comment see WP:YFA, WP:Paid WP:RS, notability guidelines. Unsourced promo, likely paid editor I've blocked the accounts of two corporate editors and warned a third likely undeclared paid editor that they must declare any COI. I note that you had correctly previously declined a speedy request by User:Farooqahmadbhat who selected inappropriate criteria, just checking that I'm not treading on your toes. If you think that my deletion or the blocks of Igniteasia or User:Ignite1 were incorrect, feel free to restore/unblock as you see fit Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:21, 2 January 2019 (UTC)
Howdy. Would you clarify your 'close' at the Rfc for successor-elects in infoboxes? GoodDay ( talk) 04:01, 11 January 2019 (UTC)
Thanks for sorting out my mess. GoldenRing ( talk) 07:24, 18 January 2019 (UTC)
Hi DQ, sorry to post a reminder here on your talk page, probably my ping (15 days ago [1]) wasn't sent properly or might have got lost among the numerous pings that I am sure you must be getting from all places. I have replied to your Q on this SPI. I am not sure how long the CU data are stored, (Is it 3 months ? please correct me, if wrong i had read it somewhere), but if this is not acted upon, I am afraid it will become stale. Thanks for the help at SPI. -- DBig Xrayᗙ 14:42, 24 January 2019 (UTC)
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Hi, I am sorry to bother you. I noticed that you recently were involved in a block concerning User:Fradio71. I was wondering if you could help me with his current edit warring, including these three reverts: 1 2 3. He also manually reverted a substantial copyedit by me on another page, including removing reliable sources ( here), and is trying to threaten me with a block on my talk page ( here) Any assistance, or if you can point me in the right direction on what to do, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Wallyfromdilbert ( talk) 07:28, 6 February 2019 (UTC)
Just to let you know, I have given IP block exemption to an editor who was caught in the school IP rangeblock you made. See User talk:PatrickDunfordNZ#Unblock request. The rangeblock is here. - gadfium 21:30, 7 February 2019 (UTC)
Hi, DeltaQuad, the page Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Archive 1 has been deleted and salted recently.
There has been a discussion about creating a full archive for WP:RFPP at WT:RFPP/Archive9. At the moment, we are discussing implementing such an archive using ClueBot III, at WT:RFPP#Technical roadmap and WT:RFPP#Edit requests.
The bot that previously did the archiving has been blocked after multiple malfunctions. We would like to set up a working permanent archive using ClueBot III. To do so, the archive page would need to be un-salted. Could you kindly reconsider the salting decision?
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Hey there. If it's not too much trouble, can you reactivate my ACC account? I just saw the notice about the severe backlog, and I would like to help out. I was an ACC'er back in the day, so I'm sure I could pick it up again fairly easily. I have also already signed the confidentiality agreement. Also pinging the other active tool admins: @ Stwalkerster and JJMC89: Thanks, ~Swarm~ {talk} 17:55, 21 February 2019 (UTC)
Hi. I noticed that you're an administrator. I wanna become an admin myself someday. What does it take to become an admin? What tasks do admins perform? How can you block substandard Wikipedia users? I ask those questions 'cause sometime before August 2026, I wanna become an admin myself. I have been editing Wikipedia and Simple English Wikipedia since August 2010. I fight vandalism, create pages and use Twinkle. Angela Maureen ( talk) 03:33, 23 February 2019 (UTC)
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As was once said to another RfB candidate, "there's an excellent chance that this one will go to a bureaucrat chat. You might just barely eke this one out, [Amanda]. In the event that it ultimately passes, I'd like to give you my preemptive congratulations. (Fingers crossed.)" ( Kurtis). I wholeheartedly agree that despite my support, this RfB might be destined to....*gulp* succeed - er - fail. I also particularly like the followup, but your username does not contain 'flux' and therefore the pun doesn't work much. -- TheSandDoctor Talk 15:05, 12 March 2019 (UTC)
DeltaQuad, congratulations on passing your RfB, you are now a bureaucrat for the English Wikipedia. Welcome to the team! ( Nihonjoe and I trampled over eachother to promote you!). — xaosflux Talk 01:18, 13 March 2019 (UTC)
Glad to see that there are two newer bureaucrats than me now. ;) Seriously, though, well done - welcome to the team, DeltaQuad! Acalamari 00:20, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
Could you please move Draft:Cyclone Idai to the mainspace, over the redirect? Cyclone Idai is a currently active system that had killed over a hundred people in southeastern Africa to date. Noah Talk 01:24, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
Can you please revdel this revision EFD wasn't working and I had to compare different versions of commonsettings.php. Thank you, - FlightTime ( open channel) 21:02, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
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Greetings Amanda. A confirmed sock has gone and done a massive number of page moves [3], I was wondering if there was a way of undoing their moves automatically at all? Regards -- Kzl55 ( talk) 22:12, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi. You might want to take a look at your log entry here, specifically the rational for deletion. Just an fyi, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 05:27, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
G8: Subpage of a deleted or non-existent page- G8 is correct, but its a talk page without a subject page, not a subpage. Thanks, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 05:33, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
Can you take a look at this SPI: Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Arsi786? You checked this suspected sock on an SPI earlier [5] but it is possible that your check was limited. ML talk 13:57, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
I had applied for access to acc tool, a week ago but I haven't got any response on that(its mentioned on the application page, that if my application is rejected I will get a mail or if it's approved a message on talkpage!), you are one of the tool admins. So I thought to ping you and check with the things, if I am missing on something or the response time for such requests would be more? thanks and regards. QueerEcofeminist "cite! even if you fight"!!! [they/them/their] 15:41, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
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I've opened a bureaucrat chat for a current RfA. Your input would be most appreciated at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/RexxS/Bureaucrat chat. Best regards, Maxim(talk) 22:08, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
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Not sure if it was wise to personally action the removal of a case request about a bureaucrat discussion in which you participated. I appreciate it wasn't an exercise of discretion given the clear view from the Arbs, but I think there was a conflict in you clerking that request and it ought to have been left to an involved clerk. WJBscribe (talk) 13:41, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi, I see the above article was deleted today. I have no issue with the deletion reasons, but I do feel the content itself could justify an article (there are equivalent in other languages) or at least incorporated into another on the same theme (which is one of my current areas of interest). It looked fairly sound to me although I would obviously endeavour to make sure any gaps in sourcing etc were addressed if I was re-adding it to some extent in my name. If you could send me the text prior to deletion that would be great, thanks. Crowsus ( talk) 23:09, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
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Just so you know, the mass message you sent out skipped User talk:GB fan ( log entry) -- DannyS712 ( talk) 19:43, 2 May 2019 (UTC)
@ DeltaQuad: Hi, hope you doing well. I just wanted to know if one make copyright violation by mistake or in either and requesting for reviewing Permissions but yes that fault stops the way, how to overcome it.I wish to get your reply. Manupriy Ahluwalia ( talk) 10:21, 3 May 2019 (UTC)
I think it is really unfair for you to archive all the cases, Kidding aside, good work! -- qedk ( t 桜 c) 12:20, 4 May 2019 (UTC)
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Is there a reason why it was removed or am I missing something here? CoolSkittle ( talk) 02:44, 13 May 2019 (UTC)
Hey Amanda, I noticed that you've declined quite a few NPR requests due to those who had requested them not having had enough CSD and/or Draftspace experience. I don't mean to second guess your decisions (and of the most recent batch at least two of the requesters seem to not only lack experience but to have actively misused CSD and draft moves) but we currently we have a massive backlog to get through at NPP and I'm wondering whether a lack of CSD or draft experience should be a dealbreaker for granting the permission to otherwise good candidates. Speaking for myself, I don't think I had used CSD at all before I was granted NPR, and I doubt I had very many edits to draftspace. signed, Rosguill talk 01:32, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
I see that you have rejected an article that I have created and left a note on my talkpage informing me of this. I don't understand why the article failed the basic principle for stand-alone lists so if you can tell me why on my talkpage I'd be most grateful. Rillington ( talk) 02:48, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
At Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Rama/Evidence#Requesting there is a comment by GoldenRing in Winged Blades of Godric 's section. [6]
Also, are we supposed to have subsections in the comments sections? While it isn't being abused in this case, I can see a potential for subsections being used to give one editor's comments more prominence. -- Guy Macon ( talk) 17:24, 14 May 2019 (UTC)
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down to a crat blank! I sure I hope I havent started something! JarrahTree 14:44, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
I cut my statement to under 500 words, but I get the feeling you meant it should be edited down in some other way. I'm not familiar with ArbCom cases, and I don't see an archive of previous requests—what do you recommend? Curly "JFC" Turkey 🍁 ¡gobble! 01:16, 17 May 2019 (UTC)
Thanks for taking on this task. The first runs look good but can you explain to me what the criteria is for referring a file for human intervention ? Although its the same code DQBot seems to have flagged more for review than I recall RonBot doing. That is only my impression not an empirical assessment. Nthep ( talk) 08:32, 24 May 2019 (UTC)
Hey, a couple of questions, if I collapse my existing replies, does it count in the word count or not, I do not intend on commenting anymore unless someone replies to me, but I'm mostly asking for future reference. Secondly, we could use some help at SPI, in particular, there's some annoying histmerges and neither Cabayi nor me can get around to them, so if you have time, you could come by the old shack. :) -- qedk ( t 桜 c) 18:36, 24 May 2019 (UTC)
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Hey Amanda, basic criteria for NPR is very easy to achieve. Could you tell me all criterias? Thanks If you reply here, please ping me by adding {{u|Masumrezarock100}} to your message, and signing it . Sincerely, Masum Reza 📞 08:47, 25 May 2019 (UTC)
The bot just tagged this as needing a human to review. However, I agree with revdel in this case and don't think a human needs to review it. What should I do? – MJL ‐Talk‐ ☖ 19:21, 29 May 2019 (UTC)
Haven't seen any DQ bot reports at UAA the last few days, so giving you a heads up so it won't be three months like last time. Beeblebrox ( talk) 21:18, 30 May 2019 (UTC)
I'll do my best to remember that CU blocks aren't just for keeping the socks at bay. Rivselis ( talk) 04:53, 3 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi, you recently blocked 98.162.170.103 and what appears to be IP hopping on the same article/talk page for the same changes for an IP with a matching ASN has arisen from IP 24.252.174.130. As the prior block referenced an Arbcom action which I am unaware of, rather than an SPI case, I am uncertain where to report this activity. It seems incredibly unlikely not to be IP hopping considering the ASN and context, yet I was criticised by Mathglot for saying anything about the likely match without first creating an SPI case. Naturally, considering the work in starting SPI cases every time an IP hopper changes address would end up with us not bothering to get any of them blocked. Equally obvious is that if the 'Arbcom aware' case applies, then any related edits from IPs or socks should be removed. Advice on how best to proceed appreciated!
As a courtesy I have left a note on the IP talk page. Thanks -- Fæ ( talk) 19:54, 4 June 2019 (UTC)
Hello Amanda,
Are archived talk pages presentable at ARBCOM, or are diffs mandatory? François Robere ( talk) 18:45, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi there Amanda,
I can understand why you rejected my application for NPR perms, but I just wanted to know what sort of things I can be doing to get my application accepted. You mentioned CSDs and draft space editing - what else is there to give me the right experience for being an NPR? It would be great to get your thoughts, as I'm hoping to reapply once I pass the 3-month milestone. Thanks for your help (and consideration) - OliverEastwood talk 23:39, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
Hi, I have some fresh idea on how to deal with the conflicts like the one that is currently being discussed. If you grant me a word extension, I can propose it.-- Paul Siebert ( talk) 17:11, 7 June 2019 (UTC)
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Hi, just wanted to point you to this WP:UAA/BOT edit, in which your bot made a couple of typos, "similiar charecters" for "similar characters". Nyttend ( talk) 19:01, 16 June 2019 (UTC)
Hello DeltaQuad, your recent BRFA ( Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/DeltaQuadBot 6) has been approved and you may commence normal operations. I've requested at WP:BN to have the sysop flag set to indefinite. Best regards, — xaosflux Talk 13:22, 20 June 2019 (UTC)
In response to my last request for rollback, you said that I had issues identifying vandalism and with edit summaries. I am still unsure about the issues with identifying vandalism, but I think that I have resolved the edit summaries concern. If I understand correctly, the issue was that I was using a default STiki revert message for good faith edits. After discussion with ToBeFree, for whom I am very grateful, I realized that I could modify the edit summaries. I have since done some STiki-ing with manual edit summaries: [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22], and [23]. Could you confirm whether or not these address your concern? If you don't have time, I completely understand. Thanks, StudiesWorld ( talk) 20:32, 23 June 2019 (UTC)
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Hello, DQ,
I thought I'd try to tackle the hundreds of files at Category:Non-free files with orphaned versions more than 7 days old needing human review. I followed the instructions, pasted the code, bypassed my cache but I'm not seeing the rescaled tab. I have several user pages with Javascript but when I clicked on the link, it brought me to User:Liz/vector.js where I pasted the code. Could you check the page and tell me if you see anything wrong with it? I'm not sure what the problem is.
I understand you aren't editing much so no rush on this question. I just thought I'd tackle the mass o' files. Be well, Liz Read! Talk! 01:31, 9 July 2019 (UTC)
Hi DQ. You deleted the target yesterday as WP:G6. Not sure what was there, but I've recreated it as a redirect to Kia Stevens since the deletion left a redlink on a large number of pages, there was no discussion I could see at WP:RM or the target talk page, I can't see other uses which would need a DAB, and it's questionable whether the target should be anywhere but under the current name since she has appeared worldwide under different ring-names and is currently referred to under her real name in a bunch of mainstream media owing to her presence in GLOW (TV series). ~ Hydronium~Hydroxide~ (Talk)~ 12:31, 17 July 2019 (UTC)
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I've opened a bureaucrat chat for a current RfA. Your input would be most appreciated at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Floquenbeam 2/Bureaucrat chat. Primefac ( talk) 19:51, 29 July 2019 (UTC)
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I would like to drive your attention to Ticket:2019080110001198 am sure you would help to assist the query.
Thank you -- ✝iѵɛɳ२२४० †ลℓк †๏ мэ 05:41, 3 August 2019 (UTC)
Hey! I sent you an email regarding ACC on July 29. Could you take a look at it? (Just a friendly reminder.) Kind regards, MrClog ( talk) 10:01, 3 August 2019 (UTC)
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Hi Delta Quad - just wanted to thank you for indenting my "Neutral" post after I'd switched to "Oppose". I realized from the report at the top of the page that I was showing up,in the "Dupes" column, but wasn't sure what to do - didn't want to delete the earlier post, but didn't know how to take it out of the "Dupes". (My lack of editing skills wasn't helped that I was simultaneously trying to figure out that problem, on a wonky old iPad, while watching Scooby Doo with my son. 😀 ). Thanks again, Mr Serjeant Buzfuz ( talk) 03:55, 15 August 2019 (UTC)
Amanda, if God is real, then how come peecha chakka no wookie boonowa tweepi, solo? Ho ho ho ho hoooooo.... I hope you're doing well... please stay in touch. How can I reach out to you like I used to be able to? TS? Do you visit that server often anymore? ~Oshwah~ (talk) (contribs) 08:49, 1 September 2019 (UTC)
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There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Chris.Sherlock/Letsbefiends unblock request. TonyBallioni ( talk) 01:12, 9 September 2019 (UTC)
Greetings Amanda! I'm not sure why my request was archived by bot prior to getting a yes or no response (but I must admit I'm not too familiar with the RFPP habits). In light of my rationale below, would you consider reducing the protection level for the 9/11 redirect, perhaps to ECP instead of full protection? — JFG talk 16:46, 12 September 2019 (UTC)
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Unprotection: No apparent reason to fully protect a simple redirect. — JFG talk 22:15, 7 September 2019 (UTC)
Hi,
Is there an issue with UTRSBot? We've had plenty of requests coming through on UTRS in the last few days, however UTRSBot hasn't been posting? Indeed, since July it's only posted 3 times?-- 5 albert square ( talk) 05:28, 16 September 2019 (UTC)
I hadn't been monitoring UAA lately and I guess nobody else knew to tell you that DQB hasn't been making reports there for a while. Beeblebrox ( talk) 20:26, 17 September 2019 (UTC)
Hello, DeltaQuad. When I try to log in to WikiMedia, i get thos message, There seems to be a problem with your login session; this action has been canceled as a precaution against session hijacking. Please resubmit the form.
When I tr to log in to UTRS, I get that message, a 500 error, or am logged in as Dlohcierekim.
When I try to rename, I'm told I lack access.
Can you help?-- Deep fried okra 11:56, 26 September 2019 (UTC)
Did you mean to remove Reaper Eternal's vote here? – Joe ( talk) 07:56, 27 September 2019 (UTC)
If you are going to clerk the RfA, perhaps a comment like this one may be applicable for removal as well? I don't object to people opposing and describing me as unfit to be an admin and so on, but I think "pathologically compulsive negativity" clearly crosses a line. Fram ( talk) 08:12, 27 September 2019 (UTC)
I didn't vote in this RfA, but I did notice that you said in a few places that you weren't allowed to use Template:Hat anymore. Have the rules for clerking RfA changed, with regard to collapsing people's comments? Airbornemihir ( talk) 15:12, 28 September 2019 (UTC)
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Just wanted to let you know, in case you didn't realize it, that your "homepage" link at https://accounts.wmflabs.org/team.php points to DeltaQuad rather than User:DeltaQuad. Thanks, -- DannyS712 ( talk) 01:17, 4 October 2019 (UTC)
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Hello! There is an edit request at User_talk:158.169.40.9 from a user who is behind an IP which you had blocked last year. I understand that requests from blocked users may be disregarded, but was unsure how to proceed when the block is on an IP range, and not on a specific editor. May I answer the request? Please advise. Thank you! Regards, Spintendo 12:04, 7 October 2019 (UTC)
Why was the RfA of RexxS sent to crat chat, and the RfA of Greenman (with a higher support/oppose ratio, and rising for the last days) not? I haven't seen an RfA going up from 50 to 61. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 22:03, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
I was also curious if you had considered sending this to a wider discussion. What weighting (if any) did you apply to those whose sole oppose rationale mentioned COI editing but failed to actually provide any evidence of controversial edits? I found these to be particularly unconvincing and indicative of a pile-on. – xeno talk 22:18, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
The person is or is not impartial, based on facts ... 'Looking' impartial is appeasement of the public for what they want to hear.is surprising to read. Avoiding the appearance of impropriety isn't about appeasing the public, but reassuring them. Crats should be seen to be impartial so that editors have no reason to question their impartiality, so that editors are confident in the process. – Leviv ich 02:27, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
The following discussion is preserved as an archive of a request for adminship that did not succeed.That "closed as unsuccessful" wasn't typed in doesn't seem to be confusing to the reader. — xaosflux Talk 23:56, 12 October 2019 (UTC)
For a bureaucrat to be seen to be impartial is sometimes just as important as actually being impartialand all that. – Joe ( talk) 15:19, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
"appearance" of possible bias.when it comes to Amanda's close - yet I don't see you mentioning "the appearance of possible bias" when it comes to the COI editing issue. Also saying
I don't think there's anyone who is saying that is an inappropriate close.might be a bit of a stretch given the comments here and at WP:BN, but admittedly you do preface that with "I don't think there's anyone", so perhaps that's a subjective review of the situation. — Ched ( talk) 16:16, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
I was also curious if you had considered sending this to a wider discussion. – Joe ( talk) 16:33, 13 October 2019 (UTC)
"At this particular time stamp I'm not seeing that it would be valid to keep this open beyond the standard seven day minimum". 1 Lourdes 05:18, 14 October 2019 (UTC)
Hi, out of interest could you tell me what was the username of the editor who left a message on my talk page and its content (which is now removed)? Thanks :) JACKINTHEBOX • TALK 05:34, 15 October 2019 (UTC)
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I am both shocked and saddened to see your notice and the corresponding request to hand in your various tool sets. Please take whatever time off you need and come back. Your long term departure from the project would be a hard blow. - Ad Orientem ( talk) 06:50, 21 October 2019 (UTC)
I am too. Are you sure you;re not overreacting? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 17:13, 21 October 2019 (UTC)
Despite my deep disappointment with the current Arbcom, I recall you being a wise voice in the past and regret that you find it necessary to retire. I hope it won't be for long. Yngvadottir ( talk) 20:44, 22 October 2019 (UTC)
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I'm vaguely aware of current issues and haven't looked into excatly what happened, but I thought that I'd say hello. I felt that you were friendly when we've talked on a few occasions. I support people taking breaks, and I hope that you're able to relax. Best wishes, ↠Pine (✉) 03:26, 27 October 2019 (UTC) |
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Hello DeltaQuad: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, TheSandDoctor Talk 08:16, 25 December 2019 (UTC)