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Happy editing! ButterCashier ( talk) 12:21, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Hello! I recently saw your request for rollback was declined. I have seen your counter/vandalism skills around, and wanted to thank you for all the work you do. You have learned a lot in a short time. I was wondering if you wanted to enroll in the counter-vandalism academy. I would teach you about some tools, how to tell vandalism from good faith edits, and explain the username, protection, and CSD actions and policies. You seem to have a pretty good grasp on some of these concepts, but this would help teach you further. In addition, it would allow you to show your knowledge of counter-vandalism to, one day, be granted rollback. It’s a self paced course, and I will leave comments and suggestions on your progress.

If you are interested, just reply to this message and I’ll get things set up for you. If not, just let me know too. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 23:44, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

Sure, I would like to join the CVUA academy so I could get some more help in fighting vandalism. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 02:05, 2 June 2023 (UTC)

Sounds good! I have started a page for your training here. I have also posted your first two lessons about determining vandalism from good faith edits and warning/reporting users appropriately. You can take a few days to complete the lessons. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 02:34, 2 June 2023 (UTC)

Make sure you’re recording your vandalism reverts in the table! - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:35, 4 June 2023 (UTC)

You have added enough to your table, feel free to start the next lessons I have posted. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:34, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Are you ready for the final? - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 22:46, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Oh wait. You still have to compete the CSD lesson section. Do that, and I’ll email you the final exam link. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 22:48, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Got it. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 22:49, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Be sure to add your CSDs to the CVUA page. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 00:30, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

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I have graded your responses. You received a 41/50 on part one of your final. I emailed you more detailed explanations of your answers. Please complete part 2 now. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 13:33, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Keep filling in part 2. You’re almost finished! - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 18:38, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

But I have probably not found any two articles to request protection so far. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 18:46, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

I completely understand. Try to find pages that have been vandalized very often recently. You can try to use the Special:AbuseLog for this. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 18:57, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

Okay. I see you’re still having trouble. Finish everything but the protection section. I’ll exclude it from your grade. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:06, 11 June 2023 (UTC)

@ Illusion Flame I have completed the CVUA page but couldn’t ping you there so I am pinging you here. Thank you. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 20:23, 11 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. I have began grading and aim to finish it in a few hours. - 🔥 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:33, 11 June 2023 (UTC)

I see that you reverted the edit by 31.205.21.37 as vandalism. Their edit was not vandalism; it was a good-faith attempt to correct the obviously wrong "Luxembourg victory". I have reverted to the last good version, Special:Diff/1153508226. – dudhhr  ^talk  _contribs (he/they) 14:54, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

I'm sorry, I didn't know. I'll be more careful next time. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 14:55, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for your help keeping that vandal's edits under control! Bedshote ( talk) 18:06, 15 June 2023 (UTC)

Thank you! I appreciate your efforts as well. 64andtim ^{💬 📚} 18:13, 15 June 2023 (UTC)

Hello, I see you recently deleted my sandbox. I apologize, I'm new to Wikipedia. Is drafting an article not an appropriate use of the sandbox? The guidelines I've read seem to say it is. The article wasn't fully sourced, balanced, etc, but in my defense I was only half way through writing it.

I'd be interested in getting a copy of the deleted article and some specifics on why it was deleted and how I can conform with Wikipedia guidelines in the future. Chase Kanipe ( talk) 22:55, 28 June 2023 (UTC)

Hello, just a note that I did not delete the sandbox, an administrator deleted it when I tagged it for deletion because it promoted a product or entity (for information, see WP:CSD). See also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not to know what you may have or what you may not have on your pages, including your sandbox and/or user page. Thank you. 64andtim (chat) 23:38, 28 June 2023 (UTC)

Sorry, I don't understand how it promotes a product or entity. Please help me understand.

(1) I clearly wasn't promoting HeartMath as an entity/organization, or any of their products. Most of the draft was about the scientific criticism of their methods (energy medicine, integrative medicine).

(2) HeartMath is clearly notable enough to warrant an article - they have multi-million dollar contracts with the U.S. government, educational organizations, etc. The various scientists I cited in the criticism section all had their own Wikipedia articles and had all published pieces on specifically HeartMath.

(3) It's possible you thought the article was too negative because I referred to their research as pseudoscientific? And so I was promoting a point of view? I would dispute that this isn't a neutral evaluation. The Wikipedia articles on energy medicine and quantum mysticism both say in the opening paragraphs that the practices are pseudoscientific, and these are the organizations primary areas of research. But I can remove that bit if it's the reason the article was deleted.

(4) I'm confused by your linking of the criterion for speedy deletion. It says the deletion of test pages does not apply to the sandbox or pages in the user namespace (G2). The article on the sandbox rules specifically says that drafts are allowed.

Can I re-create this article in my sandbox? Would it be safe for me to re-create the same article in the drafts namespace instead of my sandbox?

I'm still interested in being sent the original content when you get the chance. Thanks. Chase Kanipe ( talk) 00:24, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Chase Kanipe, I have restored your sandbox because I think I see potential--but one has to look carefully to see it. I scrubbed some of the content to stave off a next deletion nomination; your job is to whip this into shape, following perhaps the model of other similar organizational articles. Good luck. Drmies ( talk) 00:31, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. I agree with your comment that "obviously you'll need to explain what they do, but not like this, like a list or an organizational website--and so much content needs secondary sourcing". I didn't realize the sandboxes were moderated and I was in the middle of writing it. I'll add all the sourcing and expand the list into proper paragraphs outside of the sandbox. Chase Kanipe ( talk) 01:20, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Hey @ 64andtim, thanks for patrolling edits and reverting vandalism! I wonder if you are interested in our ongoing study for patrollers. The study aims to evaluate AI models that power recent change filters, Huggle, SWViewer, and many other anti-vandal tools. Your feedback can be really helpful! If you're interested, please check out our recruitment page for more information. Thank you for your consideration! Tzusheng ( talk) 00:18, 1 July 2023 (UTC)

		A plate of Dosa for you
		Here is a plate of Dosa for you. Dosa is a South Indian food and is a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils. Hope you'll like it. For your anti-vandal work. Thank you. Grumpylawnchair ( talk) 00:06, 4 July 2023 (UTC) For more Indian dishes, visit the Kitchen of WikiProject India.

Thank you! 64andtim (chat) 14:53, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi 64andtim. After reviewing your request, I have enabled rollback on your account. Please keep the following things in mind while using rollback:

• Getting rollback is no more momentous than installing Twinkle or RedWarn.
• Rollback should be used to revert clear cases of vandalism only, and not good faith edits.
• Rollback should never be used to edit war.
• If abused, rollback rights can be revoked.
• Use common sense.

If you no longer want rollback, contact me and I'll remove it. Also, for some more information on how to use rollback, see Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Rollback (even though you're not an admin). I'm sure you'll do great with rollback, but feel free to leave me a message on my talk page if you run into trouble or have any questions about appropriate/inappropriate use of rollback. Thank you for helping to reduce vandalism. Happy editing! —  Ingenuity ( talk •  contribs) 13:22, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi, I was curious if UV triggers a prompt when trying to report a user that's already been reported to a noticeboard like here. Twinkle lets you know that a user is already listed but I'm not sure if Ultraviolet does. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 18:11, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

@ Clovermoss I would suggest reporting to Ultraviolet's talk page as a feature that Twinkle has but Ultraviolet doesn't. 64andtim (chat) 18:14, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Okay, I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything unusual that popped up on your end before I did so, as I don't have ultraviolet. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 18:15, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

同じ名前の別のアプリをインストールされる人がいるのではと思って、心配で書きました。本当にごめんなさい。 240B:C010:4E0:938A:D8A9:48FF:FE6F:5F4E ( talk) 03:05, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

There is the Japanese Wikipedia in which you can contribute constructively there. Also note that in the English Wikipedia, all contributions must be in English. Thank you. 64andtim (chat) 03:08, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

いえ、こちらこそ返事をしてくれてありがとうございます。本当にすみませんでした。 240B:C010:4E0:938A:D8A9:48FF:FE6F:5F4E ( talk) 03:18, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

へんじをいただきありがとうございます ほんとすみませんでした 240B:C010:4E0:938A:D8A9:48FF:FE6F:5F4E ( talk) 03:34, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

No problem. 64andtim (chat) 03:36, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

can you teach me CVUA - MP1999 talk 06:48, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Hello. Please see Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit/Academy if you want to learn on how to fight vandalism, thank you. 64andtim (chat) 01:26, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

I accidentally made an oops, but I’m not one of those sockpuppeters. I’m learning how to edit on here I’m trying not be blocked indefinitely. Can I have some help please? 2600:4040:403A:8500:F1D7:4E0E:F41E:4A47 ( talk) 23:07, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Explain please. 64andtim (chat) 23:29, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

I found out that I had a warning on my talk page saying that I removed it, but I didn’t remove it. I just added more. But then you deleted it soon after. 2600:4040:403A:8500:F1D7:4E0E:F41E:4A47 ( talk) 03:13, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Thanks for all you do in counter-vandalism... keep it going! Volten001 ☎ 10:11, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, I appreciate it so much! 64andtim (chat) 14:52, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Hello. Your account has been granted the "pending changes reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes. The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection turned on is located at Special:StablePages.

Being granted reviewer rights neither grants you status nor changes how you can edit articles. If you do not want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time.

See also:

• Wikipedia:Reviewing pending changes, the guideline on reviewing
• Wikipedia:Pending changes, the summary of the use of pending changes
• Wikipedia:Protection policy#Pending changes protection, the policy determining which pages can be given pending changes protection by administrators.
  

—  Ingenuity ( talk •  contribs) 15:00, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

You recently moved an article I was working on from user space to drafts. Is this something I should do for all the articles I'm working on? I've created articles before so I don't plan to submit them to Articles for Creation. SilverStar54 ( talk) 23:53, 26 July 2023 (UTC)

@ SilverStar54 there is an option to submit draft for review if you plan to post it on the article namespace. I would suggest reading the requirements in order for your draft to be accepted by a new page reviewer. Thank you. 64andtim (chat) 23:57, 26 July 2023 (UTC)

Hello! I am new here, so i ask you a question: why my sandbox got deleted? I was going to save it as a draft.

Why did you delete it? It is just about Roblox Aviation! AviaDevRobloxians41 ( talk) 14:25, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

the reason why it was deleted was it was Misuse of wikipedia as a webhost. Untamed1910 ( talk) 14:39, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

I didn't mean that, but i apologize, i guess. This is just history of it, not webhost. AviaDevRobloxians41 ( talk) 05:06, 22 July 2023 (UTC)

Whack! You've been whacked with a wet trout. Don't take this too seriously. Someone just wants to let you know that you did something silly.

You have been trouted for: YOUR REASON HERE 2A04:241A:8502:AF80:FC8D:61FF:473F:56DD ( talk) 07:18, 1 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi ,I think my friend reported the user growth and I saw you change it to the Whopper song haha! That was quite funny to see but just to let you know you can add back the user growth section xD

Hello. Regarding the recent revert you made: you may already know about them, but you might find Wikipedia:Template index/User talk namespace useful. After a revert, these can be placed on the user's talk page to let them know you considered their edit inappropriate, and also direct new users towards the sandbox. They can also be used to give a stern warning to a vandal when they've been previously warned. Thank you. - AquilaFasciata ( talk | contribs) 21:05, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

Okay, I got it. 64andtim (chat) 21:16, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

hello, i'd like retrieve the materials used in my sandbox that you tagged for speedy deletion, i was new to wiki i had no idea the rule was placed i was testing out mt edit skills i never knew i could get flagged while testing the site my apologies, thanks anyway Puyela ( talk) 16:22, 7 August 2023 (UTC)

Hello, it was deleted by an administrator because the page was unambiguously promotional; for reference, see Wikipedia:NOTSOAPBOX. 64andtim (chat) 22:36, 7 August 2023 (UTC)

Hello, 64andtim,

Please review Criteria for Speedy Deletion so you understand the accepted criteria for speedy deletion. You can't just make up your own reason, there needs to be an appropriate speedy deletion criteria that is indicated in the Twinkle page tagging. You also should post a notification of the CSD tagging on the talk page of the page creator. Using Twinkle, set your Twinkle Preferences to "Notify page creator". Please do not tag any more pages for any type of deletion until you understand better how it should be done.

If you have questions about CSD, then bring them to the Teahouse. Thank you. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 06:03, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

I'm sorry about that since I'm overly focused on tagging pages for CSD I might have or not followed the rules right even the first time. Hopefully that won't happen again once I fully read the CSD criteria policy page. Thanks. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 06:09, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

Whack! You've been whacked with a wet trout. Don't take this too seriously. Someone just wants to let you know that you did something silly.

You have been trouted: Australian Rules is not football. No part of bouncing a rugby shaped ball with your hands has anything to do with the sport actually played with the foot 27.96.195.132 ( talk) 14:56, 17 August 2023 (UTC)

The reason why it was reverted was because it did not appear constructive. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 15:03, 17 August 2023 (UTC)

Hello 64andtim,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Robert B. Martin Casting Director for deletion, because it's a redirect that seems implausible or is an unlikely search term.

If you don't want Robert B. Martin Casting Director to be deleted, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Thanks!

Message delivered via the Page Curation tool, on behalf of the reviewer.

〜 Festucalex • talk 06:58, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

For Fuerdai socks like Mental Health Awareness it's pointless to warn them on their talk page as it makes them target you and continue vandalism. They're an LTA anyway so they will keep on vandalizing. Please don't leave warning templates on Fuerdai's talk pages in the future. #prodraxis ^connect 19:38, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

So from now on I only have to revert their edits and report them to SRG? signed, 64andtim ( chat) 19:41, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Yeah, pretty much. #prodraxis ^connect 19:42, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Ok, thank you for letting me know. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 19:42, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

It was constructive thanks m8 2601:882:C100:5D30:90BF:DC71:CB6F:E3AA ( talk) 05:20, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

In contrast, it was not (at all). You can't add "an overweight" and "obese" to Maggie De Block. Doing so violates WP:NPOV. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 05:22, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

She is obese, its constructive and objective 2601:882:C100:5D30:90BF:DC71:CB6F:E3AA ( talk) 05:24, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi, thanks for your message about archiving. Do you rhink you could set mine up for me please? I don't get a huge amount of messages so I was thinking every 4 months. Thanks, Knitsey ( talk) 09:26, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

Hello. You might find Help:Archiving a talk page#Sequentially numbered archives useful. Thank you. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 18:06, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

@ Knitsey I've added the archive template and said config to your talk page, and this can take a few days before the bot starts to archive your talk page. Thanks! signed, 64andtim ( chat) 12:59, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

You're a star! Thank you so much, Knitsey ( talk) 14:55, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi 64andtim. I've removed your A7 tag from Draft:Hansen, youtuber as this criterion only applies to pages in the article namespace, not drafts. While the draft subject is likely non-notable, this can be easily handled by AfC instead. Please keep this in mind when tagging pages in the future. Thanks for all you do here, Schminnte ( talk • contribs) 21:54, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

I understand that, thank you for letting me know about that. signed, 64andtim ( chat) 21:57, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar

Thank you for reverting all of that disruption made by SophiaS333. You were extremely quick with catching it all, which in turn keeps Wikipedia accurate, reliable, and healthy. Wikipedia needs contributors like you, and I really hope that you stay with us for many years in the long-term. I created my account when I was bored in the High School library during class, and I was disruptive too (seriously, look at my first contributions). At the time, I never imagined that, almost 17 years later, I'd be who I am on Wikipedia to this day. Please keep up the great work, and if you enjoy what you're doing here, PLEASE take off your jacket and stay awhile. :-) ~Oshwah~ (talk) (contribs) 04:52, 15 September 2023 (UTC)

Thank you Oshwah! :D Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 04:57, 15 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for reverting that mass ping on that SPI case I opened! Seawolf35 ( talk) 00:11, 16 September 2023 (UTC)

Thank you! Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 00:39, 16 September 2023 (UTC)

Hello, 64andtim,

Please set your Twinkle Preferences so that "Notify Page Creator" box is checked off and all of the CSD criteria boxes are checked off as well. Then, when you tag a page for deletion, there will be a notification placed on the talk page of the article creator. This is an important step in deletion so that editors know that a page they created has been tagged for deletion and the reason for the deletion. Please do this in the future. Thank you! Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 20:53, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

And this message goes for Draft:Composite Bonding as well. This is a new editor and it's important that they understand why their page creations are being tagged and deleted. Thanks. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 20:54, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

I got it, I understand that I will do this in the future. Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 21:16, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

Please be more careful. This was not a false positive, although to the best of my knowledge there's no filter to catch "corrections" to direct quotes. - Sumanuil. _{(talk to me)} 09:22, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

So how could I be more careful next time? Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 15:52, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

When in doubt, double-check the references. And the references' references. And beware of the word "propaganda". People sometimes use it to mean "things they don't like". - Sumanuil. _{(talk to me)} 20:45, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

Understood. I'll try to be more careful in the future next time. Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 20:49, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for your help with corrections and updates to WQED Multimedia. However, the organization has never owned or operated WESA-FM. (The edit request was admittedly not worded as clearly as it could have been.) Instead, it should be:

• Television station WQED (TV) (VHF channel 4 Pittsburgh)
• Radio station WQED (FM) (89.3 FM Pittsburgh)
• Radio station WQEJ-FM (89.7 FM Johnstown, PA)

WQED-TV is a member station of PBS. WQED-FM is a classical radio station that is simulcasted on WQEJ-FM...

Please also note that the WQED (FM) page is erroneously tagged with an infobox or similar listing NPR member stations. It is not affiliated with NPR. Thanks again! PGHneighbor ( talk) 02:36, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

You're welcome. Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 03:22, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Would you mind making the additional corrections mentioned above? You inadvertently introduced an error by saying WQED Multimedia owns and operates WESA (FM). Thank you! PGHneighbor ( talk) 17:35, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

 Done. Signed, 64andtim ( any problems?) 18:13, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

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Dear Wikipedia Editors,

I hope this note finds you well. I am writing to you as Rabinder Singh's brother, and I wish to clarify and attest to the recent edits made to the page dedicated to Rabinder Singh's life. The information added is a genuine narrative directly from my personal experience and interactions with Rabinder. The intent behind these edits was to present a more accurate and holistic view of my brother's life, drawing from our shared memories and firsthand accounts.

Understanding the rigorous standards Wikipedia upholds for its content, I felt it was crucial to share the authenticity of this information. It's of utmost importance for readers to have access to true, firsthand narratives, especially when it concerns personal histories. The edits made are in line with Wikipedia's objective of providing factual and unbiased information to its readers.

I trust that you will consider this personal testimony while reviewing the changes, and I'm more than willing to engage in any further discussions or provide additional verification as required. Your commitment to maintaining the integrity of Wikipedia's content is greatly appreciated, and I thank you for your attention to this matter.

Warm regards,

Spotlearngrow ( talk) 04:23, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

( talk page stalker) @ Spotlearngrow: Wikipedia requires verifiable secondary sources, not just personal anecdotes, in order to add material to articles, and this was likely the reason why your edit was reverted. Also, the additions you added were not neutrally phrased, but rather used promotional wording to describe Rabinder Singh. You state that you are Rabinder Singh's brother; if so, then you have a Conflict of Interest regarding the article, and you may suggest that an edit be made for you on the Talk page instead of directly editing the article yourself as per Wikipedia's Conflict of Interest policies. Feel free to re-add the material after rephrasing it to be more neutral if you have verifiable secondary sourcing for your additions if you wish. Regards, #prodraxis ^connect 21:25, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

I thought that those things on richard reids page were actually suposed to be their Johnsoneatsperson ( talk) 16:46, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello, I would suggest you do not vandalize or otherwise edit disruptively, as one or the other might lead you losing your editing privileges. Thanks. 64andtim ( talk to me) 16:49, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

I was not vandalizeing i really thought it was supoesed to say that >:( Johnsoneatsperson ( talk) 16:59, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

jnl 59.178.206.178 ( talk) 19:25, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

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Hello I was told that I could register my producer BMI number here how do I do that -- GiArmani ( talk) 02:06, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

@ GiArmani: Could you explain further? 64andtim ( talk to me) 02:31, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Hey can I get a straight forward answer of why my post was deleted? AI Voice Cloning Scams are definitely just a small part of AI scams that need to be on this site please can you reverse the deletion. I will make the proper changes if you tell me what exactly I can do to keep the post on the wiki. ✦ mathodical ( talk) 00:46, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Hello, I tagged your sandbox for speedy deletion under criteria U5 as the sandbox appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. In addition, you might find Wikipedia:Five pillars and Wikipedia:Why was the page I created deleted? useful. 64andtim ( talk to me) 00:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

I am ungodly offended by this mean guy. 2600:6C65:7F7F:E6FF:4FFF:BD3C:684E:A06D ( talk) 15:22, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

hello who are you -- Hirwa ornella ( talk) 12:53, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

examples of them Hirwa ornella ( talk) 13:03, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

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Hola, buen dia , estoy encargado para hacer la biografía de un artista polifacético Belga que murió en España en el 2021 su nombre Jean Pierre muhlstein , se dedicó a muchas disciplinas dentro del arte pero de lo que mas hizo fueron libros y publicaciones de fotografías eróticas me pregunto si puedo utilizar alguna imagen de desnudos o no está permitido? y en estos casos que es lo mejor? tomo como referencia otras biografías de otros artistas similares? Muchas gracias por su atención, un saludo -- JpMuhlstein ( talk) 11:53, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

@ JpMuhlstein: Hola, yo creo que no está permitido, y deberías leer Wikipedia:Política de uso de imágenes en la Wikipedia en español antes de subir imágenes, saludos. 64andtim ( talk to me) 18:24, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Ok, voy a ello, muchas gracias. JpMuhlstein ( talk) 18:29, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi Tim, as someone who is also active at WP:EFFPR, I'd like to introduce you to this user script which lets you easily debug any false positives report. Nobody ( talk) 06:18, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi, unfortunately FilterDebugger does not work for me as it only shows a blank page with the title "Debugging edit filter"; the same applies to my phone and laptop.

One more reminder, my name is not actually Tim, 64andtim is a nickname I chose. Thanks. — 64andtim ( chat • see here) 18:24, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

I see, then feel free to ignore my comment. Also, I hope you can forgive me for calling you Tim. I didn't know that was just a nickname. (If you don't I'll just keep calling you Tim ) ^FBDB Nobody ( talk) 06:40, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

I forgive you. — 64andtim ( chat • see here) 07:25, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Hello I want to write my biography on Wikipedia, how do I do it? -- Barahirwa ( talk) 04:29, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

@ Barahirwa: Hello, unfortunately writing a biography about yourself is discouraged; please see Wikipedia:Autobiography. If you have done something very notable, someone else will probably write an article about you. Thanks. — 64andtim ( chat • see here) 04:57, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

How can I edit my profile -- Wambi Edward ( talk) 04:23, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

@ Wambi Edward: hello, do you mean your user page? You just click on your username, tap on the pencil icon, and you are ready to edit! Just make sure that it complies with the user page policy (read WP:UPNOT). — 64andtim ( chat • see here) 05:14, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Hey, I was looking at the page /info/en/?search=Algorithm and saw a red link to Euclid's Elements. I suspected that the page existed and it did. I fixed the link but was wondering if the "(c. 300 BC)" should be in brackets or not since all other dates in that section were unbracketed. What should I do in cases like this where there is inconsistency in formatting? -- Kunstaat ( talk) 05:19, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

@ Kunstaat: I would suggest you leave it unbracketed to maintain consistency, thanks! – 64andtim ^{( talk to me!)} 23:35, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

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ВІТАЮ Bespredellnitsa ( talk) 12:39, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi, in the Wikipedia section on video games history /info/en/?search=Video_game_industry

there's a missing graph. I can provide not just the original graph (to 2018) but an updated version. How do I do this?

Pelham Smithers -- Pelhamsmithers ( talk) 15:49, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

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Hello the script next to Edward G Robinsons name is Hebrew not Yiddish. Yiddish is the language spoken by Jewish people but Hebrew is a separate language. That is what you have printed there Thank you Luvgreycats -- Luvgreycats ( talk) 07:26, 11 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello, could you explain again and what page are you referring to? Thanks. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 18:29, 11 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello, and thank you for removing vandalism from Matthew Wells (rower). We appreciate this, but unfortunately your edit was not successful in restoring the article to its pre-vandalised state. For future reference, it is better to deal with vandalism by checking the article's page history to determine how it appeared before it was vandalised. You can then restore the whole article, or the relevant part of it, to an appropriate earlier version. If you simply delete the visible vandalism then any content removed or overwritten by the vandal is lost. See How to deal with vandalism for details. Thank you. - Sumanuil. _{(talk to me)} 21:05, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

I was using AntiVandal and reverted on what appeared to be obvious vandalism, but several IPs edited the page before and after my reversion, and you've managed to restore the last good version. I appreciate it. :) – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 22:57, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi there, I am with Adath Israel Synagogue and we are trying to update our wikipedia page. There have been many people make changes and adding material, that we are trying to correct or is not relevant to our congregation. There are also link errors, which have been added by other users etc. We would like to leave the changes we made in place.

Thanks Sarahmcgoldrick81 ( talk) 19:46, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

@ Sarahmcgoldrick81: Hello! The reason I've undone that edit on the page is because it didn't have a reliable source which can help support the added material in question. If you wish to re-add it with a reliable source, you can do so, but you may wish to take a look at Help:Referencing for beginners first to understand on how to add a source. Thank you! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 19:53, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

But there is info on there that is wrong.

For example Like the majority of Conservative synagogues in the Toronto area, and in contrast to most American Conservative synagogues, has not adopted egalitarianism.

This is false. The synagogue is egalitarian. Sarahmcgoldrick81 ( talk) 19:59, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

I noticed that on your talk page, you may have a conflict of interest, which appears that you might work for the synagogue; I would suggest that you should avoid editing the article yourself (instead, propose changes on the talk page of the article you wish to edit using {{ Edit COI}}, and include reliable sources that support the proposed material you wish to add), and disclose your COI on your user page using {{ user COI}}, for example, {{UserboxCOI|1=Adath Israel Congregation (Toronto)}}. Thanks! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 20:09, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

it said needed better source and that was from a saint. Inygmas ( talk) 01:46, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

@ Inygmas: I've undone your edit because it either appeared to be an editing test, or it was unsourced; if the latter, please provide a reliable source that supports the material in question. You can find Help:Referencing for beginners pretty useful in this case. Thanks! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 02:01, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

from Blessed Anna Maria Taigi was the edit. The post indicated that a source was needed. This saint is who put the prophecy out there. Inygmas ( talk) 04:22, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

Hey hridayam is officiaൽ remake of anu ani nenu. Why you deleted 2409:4073:211D:7A5B:0:0:9E8:A5 ( talk) 04:08, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello! I've undone your edit because it did not have a reliable source that supports the material. If you plan to re-add it with a reliable source (not deprecated), it will work just fine. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 04:22, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

chek surya tv wiki you can see its right realiable sourse 🙄 its official remake chek surya tv wikipedia 2409:4073:211D:7A5B:0:0:9E8:A5 ( talk) 13:41, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Sorry that you been drag into this. Bennyaha ( talk) 23:13, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello and happy Holidays! how can I submit information /accomplishments about myself to possibly qualify for Wikipedia ? -- Jeff kahlow ( talk) 03:55, 19 December 2023 (UTC)

@ Jeff kahlow: Hello! You can find WP:UPYES (what you may put in your user page) and WP:UPNOT (what you may not have in your user page) useful. Please make sure that your user page has basic information about yourself and/or your Wikipedia-related activities, and also make sure that it complies with the policies I've mentioned in the first two links. Welcome and happy editing! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 03:59, 19 December 2023 (UTC)

Hey! I noticed you reverted this edit as vandalism – while it is unsourced, and I don't think there's an RS that would say it, I'm not entirely sure it's untrue. In any case, I certainly don't think it was vandalism, and would hope that you take care to properly mark why you're reverting an edit – it can be discouraging to new editors otherwise. Thanks! theleekycauldron ( talk • she/her) 06:55, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

Actually, I'll be a little bit more careful when reverting vandalism and spam. And unlike Huggle, AntiVandal only uses its generic revert summary even when you choose another template other than vandalism. You're welcome. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 07:12, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

If you could clarify, because I'm having trouble interpreting – are you agreeing with me, or being sarcastic? theleekycauldron ( talk • she/her) 07:56, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

I do agree with you, and not being sarcastic. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 16:33, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Schrödinger's jellyfish ( talk) 04:43, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2024!

Hello 64andtim, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2024. Happy editing, ~ Prodraxis ( Merry Christmas!) 02:19, 25 December 2023 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{ subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

~ Prodraxis ( Merry Christmas!) 02:19, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Gracias! Have a happy New Year too! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 02:20, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello give me an exple of a question to ask please -- Jollygoody ( talk) 17:43, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 1 week for abusing multiple accounts. Note that multiple accounts are allowed, but not for illegitimate reasons, and any contributions made while evading blocks or bans may be reverted or deleted. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.   331dot ( talk) 20:58, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

• @ 331dot: Are you sure about this? 63andtim ( talk · contribs) is on a proxy, but looks a lot like CGSFH/Blue Barette Bam, and given how incredibly on the nose this is, it looks like a joe job to me. -- Blablubbs ( talk) 21:09, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  cc @ Ohnoitsjamie, who blocked a disclosed alt. -- Blablubbs ( talk) 21:12, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  I did consider that as a possibility(that's partially why I only did this for a week), but I'm willing to defer to your greater knowledge and remove this. 331dot ( talk) 21:13, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  Seems very suspicious (borderline unbelievable) that a newish user (64andtim was created in May 2023) would create an LTA entry about a relatively minor long term vandal (see deletion logs for Wikipedia:Long-term abuse/Blue Barette Bam, which I deleted per WP:DENY) with that level of detail. OhNoitsJamie ^Talk 21:18, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  @ 331dot: Thanks, I think that's the right call. @ Ohnoitsjamie: Suspicious or not, I don't think there's enough here to conclude that this isn't a joe-job, and I think the risks of a block without certainty (namely: encouraging more joe-jobbing by providing "results") outweigh the benefits of a potentially-good block on shaky grounds. -- Blablubbs ( talk) 21:42, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  @ Ohnoitsjamie: If you're not going to then I'm unblocking 64andsomeone and undeleting their user page, as it doesn't stand without a block on this account. But I also agree that this is a joe-job by CGSFH. Checkuser evidence, which may be apparent to other checkusers by now, is consistent with that. If there's concern about 64andtim then let's address that, but they've done a lot more since May than create an LTA page. And calling this a minor LTA is probably an understatement. They've been doing some high profile vandalism nearly every day for months, and for much longer that that. That page may or may not want to exist, but it's not a G5. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 22:21, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  I unblocked User:64andsomeone with a note that it was based on a Joe-job block of the main account. I don't see the point of restoring the LTA page though, per WP:DENY. The vandalism is pretty obvious and doesn't need a guide to explain it. OhNoitsJamie ^Talk 22:28, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  Good unblock, but I'm uncomfortable with the unblock reason ("unblocking per talk page"). Once this is archived, that lets people's imaginations run wild. Did he just agree to not do it again? They're not going to sift through the archives to find a discussion with the right timestamo, they'll just assume. Compare my block log, which leaves absolutely no ambiguity. I'd suggest, with 64andtim's permission, a new one-second block clarifying this, e.g. ("Original block was mistaken, see [link to discussion]."). Suffusion of Yellow ( talk) 21:42, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  Pinging @ 331dot since they blocked me then somebody unblocked me later: while I was offline, 63andtim was impersonating me, and I was blocked for some reason even though I only, and legitimately, operate 64andsomeone. I never operated 63andtim at all (it was most likely BBB), and that is why both of my accounts have very strong passwords. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 22:54, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

  64, I will do as Suffusion suggests if that's okay with you. 331dot ( talk) 08:38, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

  Sure, go ahead. I won't judge you. :) – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 08:39, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

  Thanks, and apologies for being fooled. 331dot ( talk) 09:10, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

You just updated my page and removed multiple lines of information which I would like to have reversed. The destruction of infrastructure is factually correct and has been documented extensively. Removal of this information does not depict bias but shows your bias in the inability to be able to provide examples of the destruction of infrastructure as a result of the effects of war. Dabdeljabbar1 ( talk) 03:08, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Replied on your talk page. – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 03:20, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

I am an indie author and would like a Wikipedia page on me. How do I get one? -- Duane L Hadley ( talk) 22:08, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

THE FILM IS REALLY CALLED NIGHTMARE AND THE CHARACTERS ARE PORTRAYED BY MASTER SNAKE, RYCFLKO, MEATHEAD, AND CARL. IT WAS BASED OFF A SHORT FILM BY MASAHIRO SAKURAI MADE IN 2014. IT WAS DIRECTED BY ALAN SMITHEE. IT’S PRODUCED BY TREY PARKER AND MATT STONE UNDER THEIR BETRAYUS PRODUCTIONS AND KNUCKLES STUDIOS. IT’S ABOUT A BUNCH OF ROOMATES WHO’S POWER OUTLETS ARE HAUNTED. IT WILL BE RELEASED IN THE UK ON 01/01/00. IT WILL GET AN R-RATING FOR VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE, SWEARING, AND SO MUCH SEX. IT IS BEING RELEASED BY 20TH CENTURY FOX. PROVE ME WRONG! I DARE YOU! 70.120.45.122 ( talk) 04:31, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

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Happy New Year!

64andtim,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Abishe ( talk) 15:10, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

   Send New Year cheer by adding {{ subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

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How do I create a new article or page ? -- JD Skywalker ( talk) 15:49, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, and welcome! Before creating a new article, you may want to read Help:Your first article first, as this page will tell you what to have in your article, what it may not, and other stuff like that. You can also use the article wizard to create your new draft, and you can continue to work on it until the draft is ready to be moved into the mainspace. Thanks! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 07:32, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Hello 64andtim: Thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia, and have a great New Year! Cheers, CAPTAIN RAJU ^(T) 23:13, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

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CAPTAIN RAJU ^(T) 23:13, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 23:14, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Hey Tim, just wanted to give you a shout-out for the awesome work you're doing at UAA, AIV, and EFFPR. Here's a barnstar as a token of appreciation. Keep up the good work! – DreamRimmer ( talk) 11:35, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, very much appreciated! – 64andtim ^{( talk)} 19:46, 3 January 2024 (UTC)