Betacommand's nameHi WJBscribe. I've just read your comment: Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Betacommand_3/Evidence#Evidence_presented_by_WJBscribe. I am unclear on the appropriate procedures, though Wikipedia:Changing_username/Guidelines#When_changing_usernames_is_probably_inappropriate indicates that a change of username (regardless of its form) for users who are under ArbCom restrictions would be inappropriate, and should come to ArbCom. On following your link I don't see a clear consensus for/against a name change. The change, it appears, was under discussion when it was carried out after an off-wiki discussion, and the bureaucrat making the change has no record of the discussion, and only a foggy memory of it. From my reading of the matter it doesn't look like appropriate steps were taken, yet it wasn't blocked or reversed, nor did anyone contact ArbCom. Can you shed some more light on this matter? Was the name change carried out appropriately? If not, why did nobody revert it? Why wasn't ArbCom informed? What is the normal process for when a name change has been carried out erroneously or inappropriately? SilkTork ✔Tea time 12:15, 1 January 2012 (UTC)
Per your recent involvementYou may be interested in this discussion on ANI. Toddst1 ( talk) 23:19, 7 January 2012 (UTC) MSU InterviewDear WJBscribe, My name is Jonathan Obar user:Jaobar, I'm a professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University and a Teaching Fellow with the Wikimedia Foundation's Education Program. This semester I've been running a little experiment at MSU, a class where we teach students about becoming Wikipedia administrators. Not a lot is known about your community, and our students (who are fascinated by wiki-culture by the way!) want to learn how you do what you do, and why you do it. A while back I proposed this idea (the class) to the community HERE, where it was met mainly with positive feedback. Anyhow, I'd like my students to speak with a few administrators to get a sense of admin experiences, training, motivations, likes, dislikes, etc. We were wondering if you'd be interested in speaking with one of our students. So a few things about the interviews:
Bottom line is that we really need your help, and would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. If interested, please send me an email at obar@msu.edu (to maintain anonymity) and I will add your name to my offline contact list. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can post your name HERE instead. If you have questions or concerns at any time, feel free to email me at obar@msu.edu. I will be more than happy to speak with you. Thanks in advance for your help. We have a lot to learn from you. Sincerely, Jonathan Obar -- Jaobar ( talk) 07:26, 12 February 2012 (UTC) Young June Sah -- Yjune.sah ( talk) 22:09, 15 February 2012 (UTC) RequestThis is one of those "if you don't have the time, then it's ok, just let me know that" : ) I'm considering starting an RfB for myself, to help out. After seeing previous RfBs I have little illusions about the process. If you wouldn't mind, would you take a through look at my contribs and let me know what you think? - jc37 23:31, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
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Courtesy noteHi WJBscribe, long time no speak. Just leaving you a note to say that I modified (but did not change the duration of or anything like that) a recent block of yours to include a talk page block. What I reverted here was extremely unproductive, to say the least, and I suspected that sort of trolling would have continued if I had only reverted it and left it at that. Feel free to change it back if you disagree. I hope you're well. Best. Acalamari 22:07, 1 April 2012 (UTC) Curious: why not simply block MrIndustry? You seem to be treating this as an edit war, but to me it's a pretty clear case of Sauloviegas defending the article against an editor loudly proclaiming that Wiki policies don't matter. If you've got some kind of involvement with either one that prevents you from doing so, I'll happily act in your stead.— Kww( talk) 12:43, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I protected the page because I judged the matter to be a genuine content dispute. Although I have not given the matter great thought, I don't think that MrIndustry's argument is ridiculous - I don't understand him to be saying that policies don't matter, rather that the nature of the content warrants an exception. Whilst I'm not sure I'd agree if I fully explored the arguments on both sides, I think his point warrants discussion.
Ask and ye shall receiveProtecting a page. WP:AHTG says " click the protect or protect this page link." WP:NAS/P says to click the protect "tab" at the top of the page. It took me forever to find the Protect tab/link as it's located between the star to watch the page and the Twinkle drop-down - and it's just an arrow drop-down that I used to use only for purging. Do these links appear in different places depending on which skin one uses (I use the Vector default skin)? For newbies like me, it might be a good idea to explain all this. (You'll never be lonely again.)-- Bbb23 ( talk) 13:00, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
Question on blockingI just went through the school blocking class. In the section on IP blocking, the direction for the check box "Autoblock any IP addresses used" is missing. The box is by default ticked, and the directions don't say what one should do. I'm not even sure how this would work for an IP (I believe I understand how it works for a named account, which is explained in the section above the IP section). I'd fix the instructions, but I'm not quite sure what I should say. Can you shed some light on the issue? Thanks.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 22:44, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
Troubling discussionWill, please see this discussion. I'm concerned that the editor is a troll. According to WP:ADMIN#Security, " If they find out their password has been compromised, or their account has been otherwise compromised (even by an editor or individual they know and trust), they should attempt to change it immediately, or otherwise report it to a bureaucrat for temporary de-sysopping. Users who fail to report unauthorized use of their account will be desysopped."-- Bbb23 ( talk) 01:18, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi!Hello WJBscribe, I've been following this for awhile now and I was wondering why you didn't allow the unsurp. The user in question Is a good friend of mine on wikia and I'd like to know what the issue was, thanks for your time, -- ΚΛΤΛΝΛGØD Τλłκ 06:32, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
Whilst the name is not so blatant a breach of Wikipedia:Username policy#Promotional names that it would be blocked on sight without there being behaviourial issues, I don't think it's an appropriate username and won't be performing the rename. That said, I've no objection to other bureacrats providing a second opinion, so will raise this issue at WP:BN. WJBscribe (talk) 08:48, 27 July 2012 (UTC) Thanks!for changing my username :) Mohamed CJ (talk) 07:52, 23 July 2012 (UTC) User talk:JeardleyCrookHi there. I just noticed that User talk:JeardleyCrook is still in place after their recent usurpation, while User talk:Yeardley redirects to User talk:Yeardley (usurped). The userpages are fine, it's just the talk pages. I tried to move it but the redirect doesn't let me, so I thought of letting you know — Frankie ( talk) 13:15, 26 July 2012 (UTC) Request for Comment on ProposalPlease consider giving feedback on my recent proposal calling for a new category of usurp called Redirect-only Usurpation. Thanks. Guðsþegn —— Thane_ me 17:53, 29 July 2012 (UTC) Hi WJBscribe, I've sent you an e-mail. I'll state here that the matter is not urgent and is something you can reply to whenever it is most convenient. :) Best. Acalamari 11:44, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
Moving Burma to Myanmar - ongoing pollThis is to let you know that an ongoing poll is taking place to move Burma to Myanmar. I know this happened just recently but no administrator would close these frequent rm's down, so here we go again. This note is going out to wikipedia members who have participated in Burma/Myanmar name changing polls in the past. It does not include banned members nor those with only ip addresses. Thank you. Fyunck(click) ( talk) 00:25, 22 August 2012 (UTC) The Olive Branch: A Dispute Resolution Newsletter (Issue #1)Welcome to the first edition of The Olive Branch. This will be a place to semi-regularly update editors active in dispute resolution (DR) about some of the most important issues, advances, and challenges in the area. You were delivered this update because you are active in DR, but if you would prefer not to receive any future mailing, just add your name to this page. In this issue:
--The Olive Branch 19:37, 4 September 2012 (UTC) A barnstar for you!
ArbYou are involved in a recently filed request for arbitration. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests#Resysoping of FCYTravis / Polarscribe and, if you wish to do so, enter your statement and any other material you wish to submit to the Arbitration Committee. Additionally, the following resources may be of use— Thanks, Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 20:58, 10 November 2012 (UTC) Arb electionsSooooo, any chance you might be interested in running for Arbcom? : ) - jc37 01:46, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
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Betacommand's nameHi WJBscribe. I've just read your comment: Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Betacommand_3/Evidence#Evidence_presented_by_WJBscribe. I am unclear on the appropriate procedures, though Wikipedia:Changing_username/Guidelines#When_changing_usernames_is_probably_inappropriate indicates that a change of username (regardless of its form) for users who are under ArbCom restrictions would be inappropriate, and should come to ArbCom. On following your link I don't see a clear consensus for/against a name change. The change, it appears, was under discussion when it was carried out after an off-wiki discussion, and the bureaucrat making the change has no record of the discussion, and only a foggy memory of it. From my reading of the matter it doesn't look like appropriate steps were taken, yet it wasn't blocked or reversed, nor did anyone contact ArbCom. Can you shed some more light on this matter? Was the name change carried out appropriately? If not, why did nobody revert it? Why wasn't ArbCom informed? What is the normal process for when a name change has been carried out erroneously or inappropriately? SilkTork ✔Tea time 12:15, 1 January 2012 (UTC)
Per your recent involvementYou may be interested in this discussion on ANI. Toddst1 ( talk) 23:19, 7 January 2012 (UTC) MSU InterviewDear WJBscribe, My name is Jonathan Obar user:Jaobar, I'm a professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University and a Teaching Fellow with the Wikimedia Foundation's Education Program. This semester I've been running a little experiment at MSU, a class where we teach students about becoming Wikipedia administrators. Not a lot is known about your community, and our students (who are fascinated by wiki-culture by the way!) want to learn how you do what you do, and why you do it. A while back I proposed this idea (the class) to the community HERE, where it was met mainly with positive feedback. Anyhow, I'd like my students to speak with a few administrators to get a sense of admin experiences, training, motivations, likes, dislikes, etc. We were wondering if you'd be interested in speaking with one of our students. So a few things about the interviews:
Bottom line is that we really need your help, and would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. If interested, please send me an email at obar@msu.edu (to maintain anonymity) and I will add your name to my offline contact list. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can post your name HERE instead. If you have questions or concerns at any time, feel free to email me at obar@msu.edu. I will be more than happy to speak with you. Thanks in advance for your help. We have a lot to learn from you. Sincerely, Jonathan Obar -- Jaobar ( talk) 07:26, 12 February 2012 (UTC) Young June Sah -- Yjune.sah ( talk) 22:09, 15 February 2012 (UTC) RequestThis is one of those "if you don't have the time, then it's ok, just let me know that" : ) I'm considering starting an RfB for myself, to help out. After seeing previous RfBs I have little illusions about the process. If you wouldn't mind, would you take a through look at my contribs and let me know what you think? - jc37 23:31, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
Friendly noteWell, I finally went and done it : ) - jc37 09:01, 18 May 2012 (UTC) A barnstar for you!
Happy Adminship Anniversary Wishing
WJBscribe/Archive 29 a very happy birthday on behalf of the
Birthday Committee!
Armbrust, B.Ed.
Let's talk
about my edits? 17:09, 26 March 2012 (UTC)
Cheers!Sophus Bie has given you a LOL ipop! This horrible pun and delicious candy promotes WikiLove and tells the world how low you will stoop for the sake of humor. Spread WikiLove by giving someone else a lollipop, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.
Spread the unrelenting joy of lollipops by adding {{ subst:Lollipop}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message!
Courtesy noteHi WJBscribe, long time no speak. Just leaving you a note to say that I modified (but did not change the duration of or anything like that) a recent block of yours to include a talk page block. What I reverted here was extremely unproductive, to say the least, and I suspected that sort of trolling would have continued if I had only reverted it and left it at that. Feel free to change it back if you disagree. I hope you're well. Best. Acalamari 22:07, 1 April 2012 (UTC) Curious: why not simply block MrIndustry? You seem to be treating this as an edit war, but to me it's a pretty clear case of Sauloviegas defending the article against an editor loudly proclaiming that Wiki policies don't matter. If you've got some kind of involvement with either one that prevents you from doing so, I'll happily act in your stead.— Kww( talk) 12:43, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I protected the page because I judged the matter to be a genuine content dispute. Although I have not given the matter great thought, I don't think that MrIndustry's argument is ridiculous - I don't understand him to be saying that policies don't matter, rather that the nature of the content warrants an exception. Whilst I'm not sure I'd agree if I fully explored the arguments on both sides, I think his point warrants discussion.
Ask and ye shall receiveProtecting a page. WP:AHTG says " click the protect or protect this page link." WP:NAS/P says to click the protect "tab" at the top of the page. It took me forever to find the Protect tab/link as it's located between the star to watch the page and the Twinkle drop-down - and it's just an arrow drop-down that I used to use only for purging. Do these links appear in different places depending on which skin one uses (I use the Vector default skin)? For newbies like me, it might be a good idea to explain all this. (You'll never be lonely again.)-- Bbb23 ( talk) 13:00, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
Question on blockingI just went through the school blocking class. In the section on IP blocking, the direction for the check box "Autoblock any IP addresses used" is missing. The box is by default ticked, and the directions don't say what one should do. I'm not even sure how this would work for an IP (I believe I understand how it works for a named account, which is explained in the section above the IP section). I'd fix the instructions, but I'm not quite sure what I should say. Can you shed some light on the issue? Thanks.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 22:44, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
Troubling discussionWill, please see this discussion. I'm concerned that the editor is a troll. According to WP:ADMIN#Security, " If they find out their password has been compromised, or their account has been otherwise compromised (even by an editor or individual they know and trust), they should attempt to change it immediately, or otherwise report it to a bureaucrat for temporary de-sysopping. Users who fail to report unauthorized use of their account will be desysopped."-- Bbb23 ( talk) 01:18, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi!Hello WJBscribe, I've been following this for awhile now and I was wondering why you didn't allow the unsurp. The user in question Is a good friend of mine on wikia and I'd like to know what the issue was, thanks for your time, -- ΚΛΤΛΝΛGØD Τλłκ 06:32, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
Whilst the name is not so blatant a breach of Wikipedia:Username policy#Promotional names that it would be blocked on sight without there being behaviourial issues, I don't think it's an appropriate username and won't be performing the rename. That said, I've no objection to other bureacrats providing a second opinion, so will raise this issue at WP:BN. WJBscribe (talk) 08:48, 27 July 2012 (UTC) Thanks!for changing my username :) Mohamed CJ (talk) 07:52, 23 July 2012 (UTC) User talk:JeardleyCrookHi there. I just noticed that User talk:JeardleyCrook is still in place after their recent usurpation, while User talk:Yeardley redirects to User talk:Yeardley (usurped). The userpages are fine, it's just the talk pages. I tried to move it but the redirect doesn't let me, so I thought of letting you know — Frankie ( talk) 13:15, 26 July 2012 (UTC) Request for Comment on ProposalPlease consider giving feedback on my recent proposal calling for a new category of usurp called Redirect-only Usurpation. Thanks. Guðsþegn —— Thane_ me 17:53, 29 July 2012 (UTC) Hi WJBscribe, I've sent you an e-mail. I'll state here that the matter is not urgent and is something you can reply to whenever it is most convenient. :) Best. Acalamari 11:44, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
Moving Burma to Myanmar - ongoing pollThis is to let you know that an ongoing poll is taking place to move Burma to Myanmar. I know this happened just recently but no administrator would close these frequent rm's down, so here we go again. This note is going out to wikipedia members who have participated in Burma/Myanmar name changing polls in the past. It does not include banned members nor those with only ip addresses. Thank you. Fyunck(click) ( talk) 00:25, 22 August 2012 (UTC) The Olive Branch: A Dispute Resolution Newsletter (Issue #1)Welcome to the first edition of The Olive Branch. This will be a place to semi-regularly update editors active in dispute resolution (DR) about some of the most important issues, advances, and challenges in the area. You were delivered this update because you are active in DR, but if you would prefer not to receive any future mailing, just add your name to this page. In this issue:
--The Olive Branch 19:37, 4 September 2012 (UTC) A barnstar for you!
ArbYou are involved in a recently filed request for arbitration. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests#Resysoping of FCYTravis / Polarscribe and, if you wish to do so, enter your statement and any other material you wish to submit to the Arbitration Committee. Additionally, the following resources may be of use— Thanks, Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 20:58, 10 November 2012 (UTC) Arb electionsSooooo, any chance you might be interested in running for Arbcom? : ) - jc37 01:46, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
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