I removed lyrics from several articles about Sara Paxton's songs. Was I right to remove these lyrics? I removed them because of possible copyright violations. If you take a look at my contributions, you will see the edits I did. Acalamari 18:12, 22 January 2007 (UTC) reply
So if I want to report a User with an offensive name, I user the {{
userlinks}} template, correct? Also, I want to apologize for when I said about
HBC AIV Helperbot deleting the report, after all, tge the bot was only doing its job.
Acalamari
21:09, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
reply
I think it might be time to talk-page-spam the members of the bot approvals group to get input from then in your "request". It doesn't look like any of them are going to check that page anytime soon. :-) — Mets501 ( talk) 02:16, 23 January 2007 (UTC) reply
In theory, no. In practice, always. That's been my experience, at least. I've not once seen a questionable username which didn't go on to make questionable edits along basically the same lines as the username. But I agree it's not prohibited by current policy. Proabivouac 15:03, 23 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I needed to get the Internet's opinion for a report. If I can put anything I want on a user page, why not a survey? If I can't put it there, where else am I supposed to put it? ANNAfoxlover 00:44, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
some edits says it all:
# (cur) (last) 2007-01-24T03:56:13 HBC AIV helperbot (Talk | contribs) m (rm Kool_dude_1992 (blocked indef by Newyorkbrad (ABD)). 1 IP(s) & 1 User(s) left.) # (cur) (last) 2007-01-24T03:56:00 HBC AIV helperbot (Talk | contribs) m (rm Kool dude 1992 (blocked indef by Newyorkbrad (ABD)). 1 IP(s) & 2 User(s) left.)
→ Aza Toth 03:03, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Helperbot is saying 2 ips left, when there is only one. I looked into the source for the page (tho I didn't look on the avb's transcluded page) to see if maybe there was some report hiding in the commented sections. Syrthiss 13:44, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Just checking back in and noticing the vandal you just blocked, Malfunction ( talk · contribs) has blanked his talk page again. Also wondering if a Semi-Protect is warranted on User talk:194.144.111.210 which pops up in my vandalproof window constantly because the user keeps blanking previous warnings. Just wondering. Thanks, cheers and take care! Anger22 ( Talk 2 22) 15:59, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
My conscience is bothering me because, in trying to assume good faith, I may have encouraged this user to add the round of links that led you to block him. Linkspamming is very distasteful to me, and you can see from this user's talk page that I was in fact the first person to slap him with the spam warning template. However, after he emailed me claiming that he had nothing to do with Magellan and that he considered the links valuable, etc., I suggested to him that the links might not get reverted if they were done with some bibliographic care, as concisely as possible, and without advertising the source. (See his talk page for both my initial spam warning & my later advice.) I feel responsible because I wonder if he might not well have backed off completely if it weren't for my attempt to suggest a compromise. In any case (as I noted on his talk page), I am suspicious of the signs that he's working for Magellan and created the account solely to link to Magellan. But I hope you'll consider my exchange with him & decide (A) if a clear & stern warning to him and commutation of the block to less than indefinite might be appropriate, (B) if you have any advice for me concerning how I may have mishandled this matter or disregarded some very obvious policy points. I'll look for your answer here. Sincerely, Wareh 20:13, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi I just found your page by acciedent and all I can say is nice pics and you have an awesome looking user page better than some I've seen (those ones give me a headacke), but yours is nice and calming to look at. Sam ov the blue sand 21:58, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I first posted on WP:AIV about 68.162.243.40 and it took 20mins before it was acted upon. This is an ongoing problem, happening previously on IP Address 141.154.10.193. That IP address and the current in question are Verizon IPs based out of Boston.
The same articles are being targeted with the same information. I have, each time, corrected the pages. Am not sure what, if anything, can be done. - SVRTVDude 22:22, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Cameron Heap's father Frank owned Upper Canada Brewing and assisted in the founding of Steamwhistle Brewing. Greg Taylor stayed with Sleeman after the Upper Canada purchase for several months and joined later but is considered a founder and is a managing partner in the brewery ownership. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.51.138.43 (talk • contribs) 09:30, January 23, 2007 (UTC)
Do you have a reliable source? HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 17:31, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
I met with the co-founder, Greg Taylor yesterday. I do have a business card of Greg's that has his job title listed as, "Co-Founder" if you require proof.
Greg Cromwell is no longer with the company and lives in Australia. Greg Taylor was Sales Director at Upper Canada Brewing. He continued to work at the brewery for several months after it was acquired by Sleeman Breweries.
Also see Upper Canada Brewing Company.
http://www.steamwhistle.ca/tour/index.htm
http://www.bartowel.com/breweries/steamwhistle.phtml
Just wanted to stop by and tell you what a great piece of work User:HBC AIV helperbot is. Very nicely done! Saving near 3000 edits in one month already! Fantastic! Anything like this where we reduce the load on admins is a great, great help. I wonder; could you port this bot to other high traffic AIV type pages on the bigger language wikis? -- Durin 14:44, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
In your last edit to the Vandalism reporting page, you removed an IP I reported as vandalising. Does this mean you took action, or was it accidentally removed in your edit? Jeffpw 17:46, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
12.223.28.35 has been continuing his or her annoying habit of vandalizing webpages. I've undone some of the edits, but not all. Most, if not all of 12.223.28.35's contributions would be considered vandalism according to Wikipedia's definition. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Evergreener ( talk • contribs) 22:08, 25 January 2007 (UTC). reply
You deserve a barnstar for shutting down this prankster: 15:22, 24 January 2007 HighInBC (Talk | contribs) blocked "66.99.45.2 (contribs)" with an expiry time of September 2007 (school block) I'm fairly new, but now that I have 250+ plus pages on my watchlist, I'm seeing a slight pattern with these school IP addresses...4-5 hits per article; same pattern of pranks (distortion of fact, toilet humor, etc.). I put the first on eon report a few days ago and was told by an admin that series of warnings needed to be issues...this was to a vandal with many blocks already issued and in the process of vandalizing while being warned. I applaude your positive action and suspect that some of this vandalism is same individual who simply switches computers when one IP is blocked. The patterns are way too similar as well of gratuitous use of word "poop" on a regular basis. My feeling is warnings mean nothing and it also seems that vandalism is on rise, not decline and Wiki overlords have a real problem brewing. Only saving grace is the fact that many folks watch pages they have edited and catch the pranks fairly soon afterwards, but sure would be nice to shut some of the worst offenders down. Just my two bits HJ 22:51, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Figured as much, but one or more are doing this daily and you are first admin I've seen take positive action other than mild warnings that I'm not even sure are read and certainly not heeded. It's like Wikiland is one giant graffiti canvas for them. Easy enough to fix, but kids to need to be reading the stuff they sprinkle here and there (when it isn't caught right away). I'm wondering if free access to editing without have to log in makes it too easy. Most forums I am familiar with require at least registration and log-in to prevent the random vandalism Wiki is experiencing daily. Just my three bits. HJ 23:04, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I know we have all read the policy, just some forget, even if it does not apply into "symbols of hatred", it does fit in the other categories. Futhermore, as you read futher up, I am neutral on that matter, and have actually spoken for and against the username in question, that is why it is labeled "comment". Another thing, not all the users who vote their are administrators, so they may not understand all the policies. Cbrown1023 04:01, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for your good words - your photos are awesome! The ones in Victoria, BC, are really stand-out. You should contribute more photos! I seem to have gotten into trouble with that one user because they have an issue with breasts, or something. -- DavidShankBone 15:53, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for adding the reference tag. Now I know a short article where I can find it in the future. One day I'll figure out the no-wiki thing and at it to my user page for references. It's nice to have been able to put my years of studying botany to a formidable use for once. KP Botany 17:15, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I have something similar on my talk page: User:HighInBC#Things_I_need HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 17:41, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi High, I reported this user to AIV, and I would have done so even without the vandal edit. I'm wondering though, strictly speaking, is AIV the right place to report account names like that even if they haven't vandalised? Robotman 1974 18:42, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Im sorry that I added some people without their permisson. I just took it for granted that they would be interested. Im sure they still are but because of what I did, Ddstretch is refusing to join it. Anyway, I've come to you because I think you are a very helpfull administrator and no one else seems to have helped me on this so far. I have never started a new project before but since there are no other problems with my proposal, how do I start the project, do I need permission first, or can I start it straight away? My Proposal Is On The WikiProject Proposal Page, Under 'Derbyshire'. JFBurton 20:10, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, it's me again. You happen to live in British Columbia, like myself, so I thought you may be able to help me find the elusive answer to a question I've been brooding over. I live in Port Alberni, which is in a (very wet) temperate rainforest, as you may know. Yet I've found fairy shrimp living in a (permanent, non-salty) pond near my home. According to what I've researched, this is not at all the place for these crustaceans to live. I've been unable to find out if they are known to live here, or on Vancouver Island, or even anywhere on the coast of BC. Do you know if this species lives in any of these areas, or in these conditions?
I know I should post this question on the reference desk, instead of bugging you, but I can never get a straight answer there. So I decided to ask you first. BeefJeaunt 22:24, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Sure thing. Sorry for bugging you, and thanx anyways. BeefJeaunt 22:37, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for letting me know. It seems we may have been too quick to open fire on this one. Proabivouac 20:40, 29 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, HighInBC -- in case you're wondering where some of your recent vandals (in the last month) have come from, check out "Hamsher's greatest fan" on my talk page. Apparently Don Murphy got upset with you, and sent his message board goons to attack you and vandalize Manson-related wikipedia entries. He's also trying to find a Wikipedia admin to bribe, to provide him admin access to Wikipedia. -- Kynn 01:52, 30 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I agree with with CMummert's suggestion on WP:ANI. The warning should link to a place users can ask for clarification from real admins. - Mgm| (talk) 09:24, 30 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I have a very important question to ask you. When you indefinitely block a user with an offensive username, do you report this blocked user to other administrators so they can review the block to see if it was a good idea to block that user? The reason I'm asking is because Mr. ChrisGriswold; myself; and maybe some other users, depending on how things go, are in a serious issue over a user called (you may have heard of him) Krune. This is a link to the Administrators Noticeboard: Incidents (read both our talk pages about this as well, if you need to). As I said, what do you do with a user you've indefinitely blocked? Acalamari 17:37, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Here: User:Tragic Baboon/Sandbox. Every user on this list is not blocked, some have a few contribs. - Tragic Baboon 18:40, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, and congrats on your promotion! Per this discussion, I'm dropping a friendly note to some of the recently-promoted admins requesting help with speedy deletions. I am not an administrator, so if you don't feel comfortable diving into deletions - or if you need more info - please don't come to me, but I'm sure that Cyde Weys would be happy to guide you if you want to help. Any help is great, but I'm sure that Cyde and others would deeply appreciate it if you could put the page on your watchlist and do a bit of work there on a regular basis? Maybe weekly? Thanks in advance! Oh and if you're already working away on CSD please disregard this message; it's not meant as a slight against any hard work you're already doing. Cheers! Anchoress 18:27, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
The user Moneytalks009 ( talk · contribs) isn't a vandal, and doesn't have an inappropriate username. I'm more concerned about the large amounts of text on the user and talk page. Acalamari 21:24, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi - I can see we are going around in circles :-) My problem is Jogers didn't stop quick enough. Not when concerns were first raised, nor later. I think the bot approval group can help to clarify how you get a bot to stop - talk to the human is fair enough as an instruction. Moreover it can clarify to bot operators, when people protest, pause Immediately! and discuss promptly and seek to resolve, don't persist with edits like a juggernaut. I have no doubt that Jogers is acting in good faith. He doesn't seem to understand that the 4,500 edits he is changing were also made in good faith and not by stupid people (OK perhaps that is open to debate, but debate is what it should be about, not persisting with one's own viewpoint).-- Golden Wattle talk 22:39, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Just a quick note to say I'm sorry for the nomination of User:Konstable to Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User names, it was meant to be a good faith proposal but as I am now aware, he is an established user (I was only going off the comment he left on his user page) and after going through Rfa, he shouldn't have been nominated. Once again, sorry if you thought I was being provocative RyanPostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or let's have banter 23:57, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
You probably know about this already, but your bot doesn't seem to be working. -- TeckWiz Talk Contribs @ 01:57, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I'm confused here: not too long I was told that self-promotion names would be blocked on site, as they were obvious usernames. I took that as a message that submitting them to RFC would be a waste of other users' time, so I reported them to AIV. Exactly where am I supposed to report self-promotion usernames without causing any trouble? Acalamari 16:10, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thank you for the Barnstar! I just have one question though, how do I create a subpage to put it on? I have seen other users place their barnstars on a "barnstar" subpage. I'm not being ungrateful or anything, I'd just like to know how to create a subpage for it. Acalamari 17:14, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I finally got around to noticing your friendly welcome at User talk:Dgstangel. Thanks! I'm still figuring things out, trying to be helpful and non-bad, and having a ball. I'd love to learn how to use more advanced techniques for stopping vandalism, spamming, etc., but I'm not intensely active with any specific topics or articles, just waht interests me "at the moment". Any suggestions? Cheers! Dgstangel 18:24, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Greetings! I have a couple of questions about HighInBCBot. First, I had set it up as described on the user page on Talk:World War II, but it doesn't seem to be working. I double-checked the transclusions list for the OptIn page, and Talk: World War II does appear there, and the formatting I'm using appears to be identical to that on pages where the bot does seem to be working, but, for some reason, it doesn't even seem to acknowledge the task (in the log, it indicates 5 tasks found, even though there are six pages that transclude OptIn). Second, is the bot running on a more consistent schedule now that it has been approved? The user page still describes it in a testing phase pending approval, but I see it has actually been approved. Thanks! — Krellis 22:46, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for your opinion on my Bot Request. As you stated, you didn't think that it would be a good idea. Then possibly what about a AIV alert bot that can work with a user's monobook.js and popup a message alerting a administrator when they access any page on Wikipedia, that action is required for a new AIV candidate that has recently been posted on WP:AIV with the the message either the bot or user has left about them and links to the offender's userpage, contribs and also for admins the block or warn tools? If not, is there any other bots that are needed in the WP:AIV area? Please give me an opinion on that. Many thanks, -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 03:32, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Well, that was like tag team wrestling....any idea if an admin will lay in a block? Seems like this prankster doesn't respond to warnings. Cheers, HJ 03:44, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Sorry for taking so long to respond. Went out of the country for a long wikibreak. In regards to your question on my talk page, I'd say that since he promised in February 2006 to not vandalize anymore but kept on making personal attacks and got blocked again, I wouldn't give him a third chance. Has he had any good, useful edits? -- Ricky81682 ( talk) 06:42, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Your bot doesn't seem to be working... No archival is happening on WP:AIV. Could you please check up on this and also see User talk:HBC AIV helperbot for further discussion there. Thanks. -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 09:39, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I feel you should remove the barnstar you gave me yesterday, and also delete the barnstar subpage. I have made a major mistake on RfC, and seemed to have angered several users (including administrators). I believe you should remove the barnstar for two reasons: 1: I don't think I deserve it after the mess I've caused. 2: I don't want other users thinking you rewarded me for that mess. I suppose no one's ever asked to have a barnstar removed before, but I think it's best that you remove it so no more problems are caused. Acalamari 17:10, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
You have a lot more sway here than I do. Would you support such a thing, and do you think enough editors could be recruited to have it make a difference? -- Selket 21:01, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for replying. The information to the questions you want are below.
If you need to contact me further, use my talk page. Cheers, -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 21:40, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
As Newyorkbrad has declined, I would be happy to run the bot (as long as programming knowledge isn't needed). Are there any other requirements? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TeckWiz ( talk • contribs) 00:38, 4 February 2007 (UTC). reply
And as I asked before, how do I stop my bot without requiring admin assistance or sutting off all the bots.
Thanks -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 01:35, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
No, the folder the bot runs in can be anywhere. I keep mine on my desktop. The script, and the username and password files all go in this directory. I updated the instructions a bit. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 01:51, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
6 minutes to get a bot approval, that must be some kind of record. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 01:21, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Ok, Thankyou! -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 01:45, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
When opening Perl up using Internet Explorer, I get "Internet Explorer could not load the PerlScript engine. This is most likely due to the value of the "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" security setting of the "Local intranet" zone. PerlScript inside IE will only run on Windows XP SP2 and later if this setting is set to Enable. Setting it to Prompt doesn't seem to work. " So, I fix the problem it says, restart internet explorer, and it still happens. Do you know what's wrong? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 02:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
My bot doesn't seem to be working. Should the username and password be .pl also? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 02:47, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
By the way, do you think 2 and 3 need flags, to show the edits as bot edits, or does the original flag cover that? Newyorkbrad 02:51, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
(excited) Thanks so much! Bots Contribs for my latest! -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 03:02, 4 February 2007 (UTC) I've replaced perl <scriptname> in the command prompt with perl HBC_AIV_helper bot and it still doesn't seem to work. -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 03:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Can't locate MediaWiki.pm in @INC (@INC contains: C:/Perl/site/lib C:/Perl/lib . ) at C:\Perl\AIV Bot\HBC AIV helperbot.pl line 2. BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at C:\Perl\AIV Bot\HBC AIV helperbot.pl line 2 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TeckWiz ( talk • contribs) 03:08, 4 February 2007 (UTC). reply
Maybe for the bot user and user talk pages, we should make a template of people to contact (us) and our usual availability times. And why does that bot list users the other bot has removed? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 03:53, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I just wanted to say thanks for your support of my SelketBot idea, even though it didn't end up gaining a true consensus. -- Selket 03:56, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
My bot was blocked due to malfunction by a Administrator. Please join the conversation at [13]. I dont know what the problem is, can you please help? -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 04:02, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Why were they repeatedly removing the same IP that I had blocked?— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍) 04:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
<pgkbot> User User:HBC AIV helperbot2 Edited watched page WP:AIV (-390) Diff: http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=WP%3AAIV&diff=105494325&oldid=105494277 "1 user left. rm 124.50.43.214 (blocked indef by Ryulong (AO ACB)). 1 comment(s) removed."
I will group my questions / messages into one simple edit:
Here be an update: Shitapedia- Updated. I love how some people on his board are questioning him. Philip Gronowski Contribs 17:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
It's a title, and exactly where out MoS is relevant (I discovered your edit after an edit conflict, in which I overrode you without realising it, but I'd have reverted anyway). -- Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης) 23:48, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
But where I removed the quotation marks from (in the header), there weren't any capitals anyway. I removed the capital from "on" only in the lead. I'm afraid that we've been talking at cross purposes. If there used to be capitals in the header, they'd been removed before I got there. (Nice to sort that out just before I go to bed. Good night!) -- Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης) 00:10, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I made a little template for the three bot operators in my spare time. If you want to use it, simply link {{User:Extranet/HBC_AIV_OperatorBox}} to your userpage or another location where you think it would be suitable. The only thing it does is adds you to the Bot Owners category. If you don't really want to use it, thats fine ;P -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 06:51, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Do you know how I can link to a file on wikicommons when there is an identically named file on wikipedia (Image:Boulanger.jpg)? Thanks. DrKiernan 10:02, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Please understand that I am not "biting" Stanler, or the other two accounts. I have just been saying that Wikipedia isn't a chat site. Acalamari 18:21, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Can you have a look at User:Drwarrior, SqueakBox 19:54, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Cheers, mate. Que le vaya bien, SqueakBox 00:36, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Please take a look at my latest comments on WP:ANI. I've provided the needed diffs. Thanks. --- Tito Pao 20:09, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
There is one concern I have about usernames, though it is unlikely to happen. What would happen if a notable person, corporation, webpage, etc, had the name of someone's username (that was already in use here). For example, what would you or I have to do if there was a corporation called Acalamari, or a website called HighInBC. Would we have to change our names (which would have been in existence before the person, company or webpage), or keep them? It may seem an odd question but I thought it was one worth asking. Acalamari 00:18, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Hey, I've been away from Wikipedia for a little bit, and I just noticed the functionality of HBC AIV helperbot. What a great idea. Keep up the good work! Eric ( EWS23) 03:00, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Worm? Really? Links? Reply on my talk page, please. [ælfæks] 03:25, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I don't know of any off hand. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 03:37, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Here are some of his fans at it. I have a screenshot if it gets taken down when they notice this post (which they likely will), if you want screenshots contact me by using the e-mail function at my user page. Sorry to bother you with this, but you might get targeted specifically. I don't understand, is Mr. Murphy ColScott or Spawnopedia (or both?! dun dun dun dunnn!) Philip Gronowski Contribs 04:24, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Most of his stooges seem unenthusiastic about it. It won't be much damage but will get annoying as I am going to sleep soon. Cheers, Philip Gronowski Contribs 04:30, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I hadn't seen you around, so I dropped over for a friendly visit! Good to see your quite active! Richiar 08:36, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I removed lyrics from several articles about Sara Paxton's songs. Was I right to remove these lyrics? I removed them because of possible copyright violations. If you take a look at my contributions, you will see the edits I did. Acalamari 18:12, 22 January 2007 (UTC) reply
So if I want to report a User with an offensive name, I user the {{
userlinks}} template, correct? Also, I want to apologize for when I said about
HBC AIV Helperbot deleting the report, after all, tge the bot was only doing its job.
Acalamari
21:09, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
reply
I think it might be time to talk-page-spam the members of the bot approvals group to get input from then in your "request". It doesn't look like any of them are going to check that page anytime soon. :-) — Mets501 ( talk) 02:16, 23 January 2007 (UTC) reply
In theory, no. In practice, always. That's been my experience, at least. I've not once seen a questionable username which didn't go on to make questionable edits along basically the same lines as the username. But I agree it's not prohibited by current policy. Proabivouac 15:03, 23 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I needed to get the Internet's opinion for a report. If I can put anything I want on a user page, why not a survey? If I can't put it there, where else am I supposed to put it? ANNAfoxlover 00:44, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
some edits says it all:
# (cur) (last) 2007-01-24T03:56:13 HBC AIV helperbot (Talk | contribs) m (rm Kool_dude_1992 (blocked indef by Newyorkbrad (ABD)). 1 IP(s) & 1 User(s) left.) # (cur) (last) 2007-01-24T03:56:00 HBC AIV helperbot (Talk | contribs) m (rm Kool dude 1992 (blocked indef by Newyorkbrad (ABD)). 1 IP(s) & 2 User(s) left.)
→ Aza Toth 03:03, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Helperbot is saying 2 ips left, when there is only one. I looked into the source for the page (tho I didn't look on the avb's transcluded page) to see if maybe there was some report hiding in the commented sections. Syrthiss 13:44, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Just checking back in and noticing the vandal you just blocked, Malfunction ( talk · contribs) has blanked his talk page again. Also wondering if a Semi-Protect is warranted on User talk:194.144.111.210 which pops up in my vandalproof window constantly because the user keeps blanking previous warnings. Just wondering. Thanks, cheers and take care! Anger22 ( Talk 2 22) 15:59, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
My conscience is bothering me because, in trying to assume good faith, I may have encouraged this user to add the round of links that led you to block him. Linkspamming is very distasteful to me, and you can see from this user's talk page that I was in fact the first person to slap him with the spam warning template. However, after he emailed me claiming that he had nothing to do with Magellan and that he considered the links valuable, etc., I suggested to him that the links might not get reverted if they were done with some bibliographic care, as concisely as possible, and without advertising the source. (See his talk page for both my initial spam warning & my later advice.) I feel responsible because I wonder if he might not well have backed off completely if it weren't for my attempt to suggest a compromise. In any case (as I noted on his talk page), I am suspicious of the signs that he's working for Magellan and created the account solely to link to Magellan. But I hope you'll consider my exchange with him & decide (A) if a clear & stern warning to him and commutation of the block to less than indefinite might be appropriate, (B) if you have any advice for me concerning how I may have mishandled this matter or disregarded some very obvious policy points. I'll look for your answer here. Sincerely, Wareh 20:13, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi I just found your page by acciedent and all I can say is nice pics and you have an awesome looking user page better than some I've seen (those ones give me a headacke), but yours is nice and calming to look at. Sam ov the blue sand 21:58, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I first posted on WP:AIV about 68.162.243.40 and it took 20mins before it was acted upon. This is an ongoing problem, happening previously on IP Address 141.154.10.193. That IP address and the current in question are Verizon IPs based out of Boston.
The same articles are being targeted with the same information. I have, each time, corrected the pages. Am not sure what, if anything, can be done. - SVRTVDude 22:22, 24 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Cameron Heap's father Frank owned Upper Canada Brewing and assisted in the founding of Steamwhistle Brewing. Greg Taylor stayed with Sleeman after the Upper Canada purchase for several months and joined later but is considered a founder and is a managing partner in the brewery ownership. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.51.138.43 (talk • contribs) 09:30, January 23, 2007 (UTC)
Do you have a reliable source? HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 17:31, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
I met with the co-founder, Greg Taylor yesterday. I do have a business card of Greg's that has his job title listed as, "Co-Founder" if you require proof.
Greg Cromwell is no longer with the company and lives in Australia. Greg Taylor was Sales Director at Upper Canada Brewing. He continued to work at the brewery for several months after it was acquired by Sleeman Breweries.
Also see Upper Canada Brewing Company.
http://www.steamwhistle.ca/tour/index.htm
http://www.bartowel.com/breweries/steamwhistle.phtml
Just wanted to stop by and tell you what a great piece of work User:HBC AIV helperbot is. Very nicely done! Saving near 3000 edits in one month already! Fantastic! Anything like this where we reduce the load on admins is a great, great help. I wonder; could you port this bot to other high traffic AIV type pages on the bigger language wikis? -- Durin 14:44, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
In your last edit to the Vandalism reporting page, you removed an IP I reported as vandalising. Does this mean you took action, or was it accidentally removed in your edit? Jeffpw 17:46, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
12.223.28.35 has been continuing his or her annoying habit of vandalizing webpages. I've undone some of the edits, but not all. Most, if not all of 12.223.28.35's contributions would be considered vandalism according to Wikipedia's definition. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Evergreener ( talk • contribs) 22:08, 25 January 2007 (UTC). reply
You deserve a barnstar for shutting down this prankster: 15:22, 24 January 2007 HighInBC (Talk | contribs) blocked "66.99.45.2 (contribs)" with an expiry time of September 2007 (school block) I'm fairly new, but now that I have 250+ plus pages on my watchlist, I'm seeing a slight pattern with these school IP addresses...4-5 hits per article; same pattern of pranks (distortion of fact, toilet humor, etc.). I put the first on eon report a few days ago and was told by an admin that series of warnings needed to be issues...this was to a vandal with many blocks already issued and in the process of vandalizing while being warned. I applaude your positive action and suspect that some of this vandalism is same individual who simply switches computers when one IP is blocked. The patterns are way too similar as well of gratuitous use of word "poop" on a regular basis. My feeling is warnings mean nothing and it also seems that vandalism is on rise, not decline and Wiki overlords have a real problem brewing. Only saving grace is the fact that many folks watch pages they have edited and catch the pranks fairly soon afterwards, but sure would be nice to shut some of the worst offenders down. Just my two bits HJ 22:51, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Figured as much, but one or more are doing this daily and you are first admin I've seen take positive action other than mild warnings that I'm not even sure are read and certainly not heeded. It's like Wikiland is one giant graffiti canvas for them. Easy enough to fix, but kids to need to be reading the stuff they sprinkle here and there (when it isn't caught right away). I'm wondering if free access to editing without have to log in makes it too easy. Most forums I am familiar with require at least registration and log-in to prevent the random vandalism Wiki is experiencing daily. Just my three bits. HJ 23:04, 25 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I know we have all read the policy, just some forget, even if it does not apply into "symbols of hatred", it does fit in the other categories. Futhermore, as you read futher up, I am neutral on that matter, and have actually spoken for and against the username in question, that is why it is labeled "comment". Another thing, not all the users who vote their are administrators, so they may not understand all the policies. Cbrown1023 04:01, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for your good words - your photos are awesome! The ones in Victoria, BC, are really stand-out. You should contribute more photos! I seem to have gotten into trouble with that one user because they have an issue with breasts, or something. -- DavidShankBone 15:53, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for adding the reference tag. Now I know a short article where I can find it in the future. One day I'll figure out the no-wiki thing and at it to my user page for references. It's nice to have been able to put my years of studying botany to a formidable use for once. KP Botany 17:15, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I have something similar on my talk page: User:HighInBC#Things_I_need HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 17:41, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi High, I reported this user to AIV, and I would have done so even without the vandal edit. I'm wondering though, strictly speaking, is AIV the right place to report account names like that even if they haven't vandalised? Robotman 1974 18:42, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Im sorry that I added some people without their permisson. I just took it for granted that they would be interested. Im sure they still are but because of what I did, Ddstretch is refusing to join it. Anyway, I've come to you because I think you are a very helpfull administrator and no one else seems to have helped me on this so far. I have never started a new project before but since there are no other problems with my proposal, how do I start the project, do I need permission first, or can I start it straight away? My Proposal Is On The WikiProject Proposal Page, Under 'Derbyshire'. JFBurton 20:10, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, it's me again. You happen to live in British Columbia, like myself, so I thought you may be able to help me find the elusive answer to a question I've been brooding over. I live in Port Alberni, which is in a (very wet) temperate rainforest, as you may know. Yet I've found fairy shrimp living in a (permanent, non-salty) pond near my home. According to what I've researched, this is not at all the place for these crustaceans to live. I've been unable to find out if they are known to live here, or on Vancouver Island, or even anywhere on the coast of BC. Do you know if this species lives in any of these areas, or in these conditions?
I know I should post this question on the reference desk, instead of bugging you, but I can never get a straight answer there. So I decided to ask you first. BeefJeaunt 22:24, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Sure thing. Sorry for bugging you, and thanx anyways. BeefJeaunt 22:37, 28 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for letting me know. It seems we may have been too quick to open fire on this one. Proabivouac 20:40, 29 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, HighInBC -- in case you're wondering where some of your recent vandals (in the last month) have come from, check out "Hamsher's greatest fan" on my talk page. Apparently Don Murphy got upset with you, and sent his message board goons to attack you and vandalize Manson-related wikipedia entries. He's also trying to find a Wikipedia admin to bribe, to provide him admin access to Wikipedia. -- Kynn 01:52, 30 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I agree with with CMummert's suggestion on WP:ANI. The warning should link to a place users can ask for clarification from real admins. - Mgm| (talk) 09:24, 30 January 2007 (UTC) reply
I have a very important question to ask you. When you indefinitely block a user with an offensive username, do you report this blocked user to other administrators so they can review the block to see if it was a good idea to block that user? The reason I'm asking is because Mr. ChrisGriswold; myself; and maybe some other users, depending on how things go, are in a serious issue over a user called (you may have heard of him) Krune. This is a link to the Administrators Noticeboard: Incidents (read both our talk pages about this as well, if you need to). As I said, what do you do with a user you've indefinitely blocked? Acalamari 17:37, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Here: User:Tragic Baboon/Sandbox. Every user on this list is not blocked, some have a few contribs. - Tragic Baboon 18:40, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi, and congrats on your promotion! Per this discussion, I'm dropping a friendly note to some of the recently-promoted admins requesting help with speedy deletions. I am not an administrator, so if you don't feel comfortable diving into deletions - or if you need more info - please don't come to me, but I'm sure that Cyde Weys would be happy to guide you if you want to help. Any help is great, but I'm sure that Cyde and others would deeply appreciate it if you could put the page on your watchlist and do a bit of work there on a regular basis? Maybe weekly? Thanks in advance! Oh and if you're already working away on CSD please disregard this message; it's not meant as a slight against any hard work you're already doing. Cheers! Anchoress 18:27, 31 January 2007 (UTC) reply
The user Moneytalks009 ( talk · contribs) isn't a vandal, and doesn't have an inappropriate username. I'm more concerned about the large amounts of text on the user and talk page. Acalamari 21:24, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Hi - I can see we are going around in circles :-) My problem is Jogers didn't stop quick enough. Not when concerns were first raised, nor later. I think the bot approval group can help to clarify how you get a bot to stop - talk to the human is fair enough as an instruction. Moreover it can clarify to bot operators, when people protest, pause Immediately! and discuss promptly and seek to resolve, don't persist with edits like a juggernaut. I have no doubt that Jogers is acting in good faith. He doesn't seem to understand that the 4,500 edits he is changing were also made in good faith and not by stupid people (OK perhaps that is open to debate, but debate is what it should be about, not persisting with one's own viewpoint).-- Golden Wattle talk 22:39, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Just a quick note to say I'm sorry for the nomination of User:Konstable to Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User names, it was meant to be a good faith proposal but as I am now aware, he is an established user (I was only going off the comment he left on his user page) and after going through Rfa, he shouldn't have been nominated. Once again, sorry if you thought I was being provocative RyanPostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or let's have banter 23:57, 1 February 2007 (UTC) reply
You probably know about this already, but your bot doesn't seem to be working. -- TeckWiz Talk Contribs @ 01:57, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I'm confused here: not too long I was told that self-promotion names would be blocked on site, as they were obvious usernames. I took that as a message that submitting them to RFC would be a waste of other users' time, so I reported them to AIV. Exactly where am I supposed to report self-promotion usernames without causing any trouble? Acalamari 16:10, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thank you for the Barnstar! I just have one question though, how do I create a subpage to put it on? I have seen other users place their barnstars on a "barnstar" subpage. I'm not being ungrateful or anything, I'd just like to know how to create a subpage for it. Acalamari 17:14, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I finally got around to noticing your friendly welcome at User talk:Dgstangel. Thanks! I'm still figuring things out, trying to be helpful and non-bad, and having a ball. I'd love to learn how to use more advanced techniques for stopping vandalism, spamming, etc., but I'm not intensely active with any specific topics or articles, just waht interests me "at the moment". Any suggestions? Cheers! Dgstangel 18:24, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Greetings! I have a couple of questions about HighInBCBot. First, I had set it up as described on the user page on Talk:World War II, but it doesn't seem to be working. I double-checked the transclusions list for the OptIn page, and Talk: World War II does appear there, and the formatting I'm using appears to be identical to that on pages where the bot does seem to be working, but, for some reason, it doesn't even seem to acknowledge the task (in the log, it indicates 5 tasks found, even though there are six pages that transclude OptIn). Second, is the bot running on a more consistent schedule now that it has been approved? The user page still describes it in a testing phase pending approval, but I see it has actually been approved. Thanks! — Krellis 22:46, 2 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for your opinion on my Bot Request. As you stated, you didn't think that it would be a good idea. Then possibly what about a AIV alert bot that can work with a user's monobook.js and popup a message alerting a administrator when they access any page on Wikipedia, that action is required for a new AIV candidate that has recently been posted on WP:AIV with the the message either the bot or user has left about them and links to the offender's userpage, contribs and also for admins the block or warn tools? If not, is there any other bots that are needed in the WP:AIV area? Please give me an opinion on that. Many thanks, -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 03:32, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Well, that was like tag team wrestling....any idea if an admin will lay in a block? Seems like this prankster doesn't respond to warnings. Cheers, HJ 03:44, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Sorry for taking so long to respond. Went out of the country for a long wikibreak. In regards to your question on my talk page, I'd say that since he promised in February 2006 to not vandalize anymore but kept on making personal attacks and got blocked again, I wouldn't give him a third chance. Has he had any good, useful edits? -- Ricky81682 ( talk) 06:42, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Your bot doesn't seem to be working... No archival is happening on WP:AIV. Could you please check up on this and also see User talk:HBC AIV helperbot for further discussion there. Thanks. -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 09:39, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I feel you should remove the barnstar you gave me yesterday, and also delete the barnstar subpage. I have made a major mistake on RfC, and seemed to have angered several users (including administrators). I believe you should remove the barnstar for two reasons: 1: I don't think I deserve it after the mess I've caused. 2: I don't want other users thinking you rewarded me for that mess. I suppose no one's ever asked to have a barnstar removed before, but I think it's best that you remove it so no more problems are caused. Acalamari 17:10, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
You have a lot more sway here than I do. Would you support such a thing, and do you think enough editors could be recruited to have it make a difference? -- Selket 21:01, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Thanks for replying. The information to the questions you want are below.
If you need to contact me further, use my talk page. Cheers, -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 21:40, 3 February 2007 (UTC) reply
As Newyorkbrad has declined, I would be happy to run the bot (as long as programming knowledge isn't needed). Are there any other requirements? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TeckWiz ( talk • contribs) 00:38, 4 February 2007 (UTC). reply
And as I asked before, how do I stop my bot without requiring admin assistance or sutting off all the bots.
Thanks -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 01:35, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
No, the folder the bot runs in can be anywhere. I keep mine on my desktop. The script, and the username and password files all go in this directory. I updated the instructions a bit. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 01:51, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
6 minutes to get a bot approval, that must be some kind of record. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 01:21, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Ok, Thankyou! -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 01:45, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
When opening Perl up using Internet Explorer, I get "Internet Explorer could not load the PerlScript engine. This is most likely due to the value of the "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" security setting of the "Local intranet" zone. PerlScript inside IE will only run on Windows XP SP2 and later if this setting is set to Enable. Setting it to Prompt doesn't seem to work. " So, I fix the problem it says, restart internet explorer, and it still happens. Do you know what's wrong? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 02:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
My bot doesn't seem to be working. Should the username and password be .pl also? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 02:47, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
By the way, do you think 2 and 3 need flags, to show the edits as bot edits, or does the original flag cover that? Newyorkbrad 02:51, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
(excited) Thanks so much! Bots Contribs for my latest! -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 03:02, 4 February 2007 (UTC) I've replaced perl <scriptname> in the command prompt with perl HBC_AIV_helper bot and it still doesn't seem to work. -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 03:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Can't locate MediaWiki.pm in @INC (@INC contains: C:/Perl/site/lib C:/Perl/lib . ) at C:\Perl\AIV Bot\HBC AIV helperbot.pl line 2. BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at C:\Perl\AIV Bot\HBC AIV helperbot.pl line 2 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TeckWiz ( talk • contribs) 03:08, 4 February 2007 (UTC). reply
Maybe for the bot user and user talk pages, we should make a template of people to contact (us) and our usual availability times. And why does that bot list users the other bot has removed? -- TeckWiz Parlate Contribs @ 03:53, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I just wanted to say thanks for your support of my SelketBot idea, even though it didn't end up gaining a true consensus. -- Selket 03:56, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
My bot was blocked due to malfunction by a Administrator. Please join the conversation at [13]. I dont know what the problem is, can you please help? -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 04:02, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Why were they repeatedly removing the same IP that I had blocked?— Ryūlóng ( 竜龍) 04:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
<pgkbot> User User:HBC AIV helperbot2 Edited watched page WP:AIV (-390) Diff: http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=WP%3AAIV&diff=105494325&oldid=105494277 "1 user left. rm 124.50.43.214 (blocked indef by Ryulong (AO ACB)). 1 comment(s) removed."
I will group my questions / messages into one simple edit:
Here be an update: Shitapedia- Updated. I love how some people on his board are questioning him. Philip Gronowski Contribs 17:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
It's a title, and exactly where out MoS is relevant (I discovered your edit after an edit conflict, in which I overrode you without realising it, but I'd have reverted anyway). -- Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης) 23:48, 4 February 2007 (UTC) reply
But where I removed the quotation marks from (in the header), there weren't any capitals anyway. I removed the capital from "on" only in the lead. I'm afraid that we've been talking at cross purposes. If there used to be capitals in the header, they'd been removed before I got there. (Nice to sort that out just before I go to bed. Good night!) -- Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης) 00:10, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I made a little template for the three bot operators in my spare time. If you want to use it, simply link {{User:Extranet/HBC_AIV_OperatorBox}} to your userpage or another location where you think it would be suitable. The only thing it does is adds you to the Bot Owners category. If you don't really want to use it, thats fine ;P -- Extranet ( Talk | Contribs) 06:51, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Do you know how I can link to a file on wikicommons when there is an identically named file on wikipedia (Image:Boulanger.jpg)? Thanks. DrKiernan 10:02, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Please understand that I am not "biting" Stanler, or the other two accounts. I have just been saying that Wikipedia isn't a chat site. Acalamari 18:21, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Can you have a look at User:Drwarrior, SqueakBox 19:54, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Cheers, mate. Que le vaya bien, SqueakBox 00:36, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Please take a look at my latest comments on WP:ANI. I've provided the needed diffs. Thanks. --- Tito Pao 20:09, 5 February 2007 (UTC) reply
There is one concern I have about usernames, though it is unlikely to happen. What would happen if a notable person, corporation, webpage, etc, had the name of someone's username (that was already in use here). For example, what would you or I have to do if there was a corporation called Acalamari, or a website called HighInBC. Would we have to change our names (which would have been in existence before the person, company or webpage), or keep them? It may seem an odd question but I thought it was one worth asking. Acalamari 00:18, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Hey, I've been away from Wikipedia for a little bit, and I just noticed the functionality of HBC AIV helperbot. What a great idea. Keep up the good work! Eric ( EWS23) 03:00, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Worm? Really? Links? Reply on my talk page, please. [ælfæks] 03:25, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I don't know of any off hand. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 03:37, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Here are some of his fans at it. I have a screenshot if it gets taken down when they notice this post (which they likely will), if you want screenshots contact me by using the e-mail function at my user page. Sorry to bother you with this, but you might get targeted specifically. I don't understand, is Mr. Murphy ColScott or Spawnopedia (or both?! dun dun dun dunnn!) Philip Gronowski Contribs 04:24, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
Most of his stooges seem unenthusiastic about it. It won't be much damage but will get annoying as I am going to sleep soon. Cheers, Philip Gronowski Contribs 04:30, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply
I hadn't seen you around, so I dropped over for a friendly visit! Good to see your quite active! Richiar 08:36, 6 February 2007 (UTC) reply