Is there any way for my topic ban to be eased so I could participate in the WP:RfA process? I feel it is a big part of Wikipedia the admin process. I tried asking User:Steven Crossin but he is for the most part inactive. [1] I don't want to feel like I have to be weighted down by this ball and chain forever, it has been over 2 months already with the scope of my topic ban vauge. - Knowledgekid87 ( talk) 03:28, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
I am making some assumptions here and may be wrong but this is my take. The discussion got stale and needed to be closed, it was not an easy discussion to close. While there was plenty of support for some sort of ban no clear plan became clear, and there was a fair amount of opposition to a ban at all.
The closure was unconventional, however it does seem it was accepted by the community. If you cannot abide by the ban User:Steven Zhang has imposed then you have the option of going to ANI to seek clarification.
That discussion was borderline, it could have gone either way for you. I think if you go to ANI with the request that your topic ban be clearly defined by the community you may get a better response than whatever is being offered to you by Steven. Specifically if you list specific areas you want to edit in where you can demonstrate you have not has problems in that past with you may get that.
Ultimately it is for the community to decide. I am happy to talk with User:Steven Zhang to seek clarification on his motives, however I have no horse in this race and cannot promise I will be your advocate. That being said, I have no vested interest in your ban continuing either. Chillum 03:53, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Thank you Steven. I hope the name-change mid-conversation is not too confusing. HighInBC 14:23, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
@ Knowledgekid87: I am glad this worked out for you. HighInBC (was Chillum) 22:53, 23 September 2015 (UTC) reply
@ GregJackP: I am not going to get into a discussion about my editing history on an RfA page. If you want to disparage my contributions you can do it here. I have one question, how many featured pictures have you contributed to Wikipedia? I am very proud of this particular contribution, it has been used in 45 articles on 30 different language Wikipedias. It has also been featured in magazines and numerous websites.
I admit you are a prodigious contributor but I think it is a bit tacky of you to diminish my contributions. Chillum 05:05, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Oh, it occurs to me you may not be aware of my prior account. I was User:H. Chillum 05:06, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
How are you? hope all good :) Please can you take care of some user who harasses me? thank you :) NotAlpArslan ( talk) 12:26, 22 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Still getting used to the name change, Chillum. I thought I was thanking someone else but HighInBC turns out was you! I still might slip up and call you by your old name. Liz Read! Talk! 20:13, 24 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Welcome back, fellow BC'er :) -- œ ™ 14:23, 29 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Thank you for your comments.
I will work with others collaboratively. However, others have not done so, often reverting without any or minimum discussion. Some of the changes are flat out wrong.
Please know that I have been patient and often stayed away from an article for a few days. But some of those other people take advantage of this. That is not good. One was even blocked twice for bad behaviour in that train article. Sandra opposed to terrorism ( talk) 19:12, 30 September 2015 (UTC) reply
I thought I should give you a quick warning that RealDealBillMcNeal has come off his block and his first actions were again to edit the above page with no comments, and I fear he will again engage in edit-warring, for which he was blocked before. Just a heads up in case admins patrol users who have recently come off blocks.-- Shreerajtheauthor ( talk) 22:57, 30 September 2015 (UTC) reply
A file that you uploaded or altered, File:HighInBC.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG ( talk) 11:44, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
What equipment you use for your photography work? — Ched : ? 15:25, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
It really is a great camera to work with. It is not just a good body, but a work horse. Very versatile. I got the camera about a year ago and I am glad I did because I could not afford it now! Whenever I get a pile of cash I spend it on something useful before I wastes it.
That said the S3 IS(or its modern counterpart) is a great example of how you can take high quality images with a camera that costs less than a car. HighInBC 16:02, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I was just writing a comment there when I saw your closure of the thread. Sam Sailor made two comments in teh debate, and thus could not have closed the discussion, as a question of due process. Please re-open the AN thread so I can add my comment. Kraxler ( talk) 15:27, 5 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Further to the now closed discussion on AN may I asked for your opinion in order to get wiser? In Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Monica Beverly Hillz I made two edits when assessing the debate
Kraxler asserted that "Sam Sailor made two comments in the discussion, showing a definite stance on the issue. That definitely bars him from closing the discussion." I disagree, I offered no opinion, let alone a definite stance on the issue. What is your opinion? -- Sam Sailor Talk! 19:24, 5 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I am frankly disgusted and appalled by your recent conduct. And I note that I am not the first person who has told you to your face that at least some of your involvement in a current AN thread is possibly at best counterproductive. John Carter ( talk) 15:13, 7 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Hey. I hope you were not offended by my querying you on your oppose vote. I meant what I said about respecting your opinion; from where I sit you're one of the Good Guys, and it doesn't sit quite right when I see you in the other column. There was an awful lot of underhanded foul play going on in the background, and that did not sit well with me, either. I never worked with the candidate or had any substantial interaction with him before the RfA started, but I hate to see any candidate be the target of a premeditated and apparently coordinated takedown. That's not how anyone, supporter or opposer, should approach an RfA, and such conduct does maximum damage to our sense of collegiality. Regards, Dirtlawyer1 ( talk) 04:09, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Hello HighInBC,
I have a question about policy and etiquette of addressing a user during a block.
I wanted to ask Sandra, who is currently blocked from editing, about possibly withdrawing her Rfc in order to restart one (if she wishes) that is more properly formatted. However, I'm not sure if she's able to edit her Talk page or not (does the block notice leave a clue about that?) and it would certainly seem like bad form for me to ask her a question which she's unable to respond to, especially as she may feel strongly about the issue. (Her block terminates before the Rfc month-anniversary, so there's no rush.)
Beyond that, are there any policies or essays you could point me to, regarding proper behavior towards editors during a block period more generally? (If there isn't one, I'd love to see an admin or experienced editor start one. Hint, hint.) Thanks, Mathglot ( talk) 04:33, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
See User_talk:Takeaway#Your_AIV_report. Maybe you're up for the task of programming the bot to the keep the comments in line? Seems like we could use some regex to ensure they contain the proper examples, and correct it if they are wrong. Thoughts? PS – just now noticing the username change! I've seen HighInBC around a lot just didn't know it was you :) — MusikAnimal talk 05:29, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
re: blocked. Yea - I noticed once I saved my post. Given the collective Arbcom's (as a group) penchant for secrecy/privacy, I doubt we'll ever know the details. It does sadden me, because even given various past issues - I always liked and appreciated Secret's efforts here. — Ched : ? 23:08, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I actually moved the replies to Andrew D. to the talk page if a fuller discussion is needed. I apologize if I didn't mention this beforehand. Epic Genius ( talk) 23:57, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Done the editing. -- 74.130.133.1 ( talk) 21:42, 9 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I am sorry but I have removed your rollback userright. You have been reverting without edit summary using automated tools where communication is needed. What is worse you are reverting valid edits that improve articles. I see you doing over 7 edits per minute and it is clear that you are just not being careful enough. HighInBC 22:09, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I just talked to you about this 5 days ago so this is not a new problem that started because you used a new tool today. Perhaps it increased the speed at which you were making errors, but the problem has been around for a while. It is a general lack of care. Automation seems to make you even more careless. You need to slow down and look at what you are doing. HighInBC 22:15, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Right here: Wikipedia:Requests_for_permissions/Rollback. If you do re-apply for it be sure to mention that it was just taken away from you. Better yet, don't reapply. The request is sure to be denied. HighInBC 22:18, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
As I said before this is not an issue with a particular tool or task you do. This is a greater pattern of careless editing. I am seeing improper CSD notices, improper warnings, improper page reviews and improper reverts. I will happily give the right back if you can demonstrate a competence in general. However if you continue to regularly make these errors I am going to compile a list and ask the community what response is required.
I get that you are acting in good faith but the sheer number of mistakes you are making is too much. When you decide to enforce the rules of Wikipedia you need to get those rules right. HighInBC 22:25, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I suppose if your archives are getting too full you are welcome to store it in mine. HighInBC 22:31, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Asking you because it's urgent and you're showing up in Special:RecentChanges. Do you know how to find blocks by their IDs? If so, would you please check WP:ANI#Immediate unblock needed? I've apparently blocked the Wikiconference USA without knowing it, and I don't know what block is responsible, so I can't fix the situation. Nyttend ( talk) 23:40, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Can you also look at User:DN-boards1/Joe Thomas and User:DN-boards1/Marie Bernátková. They look like Joe Thomas (supercentenarian) and Marie Bernátková but without the histories. Those two are also listed as AFD as well. -- Ricky81682 ( talk) 03:48, 11 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Is there any way for my topic ban to be eased so I could participate in the WP:RfA process? I feel it is a big part of Wikipedia the admin process. I tried asking User:Steven Crossin but he is for the most part inactive. [1] I don't want to feel like I have to be weighted down by this ball and chain forever, it has been over 2 months already with the scope of my topic ban vauge. - Knowledgekid87 ( talk) 03:28, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
I am making some assumptions here and may be wrong but this is my take. The discussion got stale and needed to be closed, it was not an easy discussion to close. While there was plenty of support for some sort of ban no clear plan became clear, and there was a fair amount of opposition to a ban at all.
The closure was unconventional, however it does seem it was accepted by the community. If you cannot abide by the ban User:Steven Zhang has imposed then you have the option of going to ANI to seek clarification.
That discussion was borderline, it could have gone either way for you. I think if you go to ANI with the request that your topic ban be clearly defined by the community you may get a better response than whatever is being offered to you by Steven. Specifically if you list specific areas you want to edit in where you can demonstrate you have not has problems in that past with you may get that.
Ultimately it is for the community to decide. I am happy to talk with User:Steven Zhang to seek clarification on his motives, however I have no horse in this race and cannot promise I will be your advocate. That being said, I have no vested interest in your ban continuing either. Chillum 03:53, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Thank you Steven. I hope the name-change mid-conversation is not too confusing. HighInBC 14:23, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
@ Knowledgekid87: I am glad this worked out for you. HighInBC (was Chillum) 22:53, 23 September 2015 (UTC) reply
@ GregJackP: I am not going to get into a discussion about my editing history on an RfA page. If you want to disparage my contributions you can do it here. I have one question, how many featured pictures have you contributed to Wikipedia? I am very proud of this particular contribution, it has been used in 45 articles on 30 different language Wikipedias. It has also been featured in magazines and numerous websites.
I admit you are a prodigious contributor but I think it is a bit tacky of you to diminish my contributions. Chillum 05:05, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Oh, it occurs to me you may not be aware of my prior account. I was User:H. Chillum 05:06, 21 September 2015 (UTC) reply
How are you? hope all good :) Please can you take care of some user who harasses me? thank you :) NotAlpArslan ( talk) 12:26, 22 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Still getting used to the name change, Chillum. I thought I was thanking someone else but HighInBC turns out was you! I still might slip up and call you by your old name. Liz Read! Talk! 20:13, 24 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Welcome back, fellow BC'er :) -- œ ™ 14:23, 29 September 2015 (UTC) reply
Thank you for your comments.
I will work with others collaboratively. However, others have not done so, often reverting without any or minimum discussion. Some of the changes are flat out wrong.
Please know that I have been patient and often stayed away from an article for a few days. But some of those other people take advantage of this. That is not good. One was even blocked twice for bad behaviour in that train article. Sandra opposed to terrorism ( talk) 19:12, 30 September 2015 (UTC) reply
I thought I should give you a quick warning that RealDealBillMcNeal has come off his block and his first actions were again to edit the above page with no comments, and I fear he will again engage in edit-warring, for which he was blocked before. Just a heads up in case admins patrol users who have recently come off blocks.-- Shreerajtheauthor ( talk) 22:57, 30 September 2015 (UTC) reply
A file that you uploaded or altered, File:HighInBC.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG ( talk) 11:44, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
What equipment you use for your photography work? — Ched : ? 15:25, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
It really is a great camera to work with. It is not just a good body, but a work horse. Very versatile. I got the camera about a year ago and I am glad I did because I could not afford it now! Whenever I get a pile of cash I spend it on something useful before I wastes it.
That said the S3 IS(or its modern counterpart) is a great example of how you can take high quality images with a camera that costs less than a car. HighInBC 16:02, 1 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I was just writing a comment there when I saw your closure of the thread. Sam Sailor made two comments in teh debate, and thus could not have closed the discussion, as a question of due process. Please re-open the AN thread so I can add my comment. Kraxler ( talk) 15:27, 5 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Further to the now closed discussion on AN may I asked for your opinion in order to get wiser? In Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Monica Beverly Hillz I made two edits when assessing the debate
Kraxler asserted that "Sam Sailor made two comments in the discussion, showing a definite stance on the issue. That definitely bars him from closing the discussion." I disagree, I offered no opinion, let alone a definite stance on the issue. What is your opinion? -- Sam Sailor Talk! 19:24, 5 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I am frankly disgusted and appalled by your recent conduct. And I note that I am not the first person who has told you to your face that at least some of your involvement in a current AN thread is possibly at best counterproductive. John Carter ( talk) 15:13, 7 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Hey. I hope you were not offended by my querying you on your oppose vote. I meant what I said about respecting your opinion; from where I sit you're one of the Good Guys, and it doesn't sit quite right when I see you in the other column. There was an awful lot of underhanded foul play going on in the background, and that did not sit well with me, either. I never worked with the candidate or had any substantial interaction with him before the RfA started, but I hate to see any candidate be the target of a premeditated and apparently coordinated takedown. That's not how anyone, supporter or opposer, should approach an RfA, and such conduct does maximum damage to our sense of collegiality. Regards, Dirtlawyer1 ( talk) 04:09, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Hello HighInBC,
I have a question about policy and etiquette of addressing a user during a block.
I wanted to ask Sandra, who is currently blocked from editing, about possibly withdrawing her Rfc in order to restart one (if she wishes) that is more properly formatted. However, I'm not sure if she's able to edit her Talk page or not (does the block notice leave a clue about that?) and it would certainly seem like bad form for me to ask her a question which she's unable to respond to, especially as she may feel strongly about the issue. (Her block terminates before the Rfc month-anniversary, so there's no rush.)
Beyond that, are there any policies or essays you could point me to, regarding proper behavior towards editors during a block period more generally? (If there isn't one, I'd love to see an admin or experienced editor start one. Hint, hint.) Thanks, Mathglot ( talk) 04:33, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
See User_talk:Takeaway#Your_AIV_report. Maybe you're up for the task of programming the bot to the keep the comments in line? Seems like we could use some regex to ensure they contain the proper examples, and correct it if they are wrong. Thoughts? PS – just now noticing the username change! I've seen HighInBC around a lot just didn't know it was you :) — MusikAnimal talk 05:29, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
re: blocked. Yea - I noticed once I saved my post. Given the collective Arbcom's (as a group) penchant for secrecy/privacy, I doubt we'll ever know the details. It does sadden me, because even given various past issues - I always liked and appreciated Secret's efforts here. — Ched : ? 23:08, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I actually moved the replies to Andrew D. to the talk page if a fuller discussion is needed. I apologize if I didn't mention this beforehand. Epic Genius ( talk) 23:57, 8 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Done the editing. -- 74.130.133.1 ( talk) 21:42, 9 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I am sorry but I have removed your rollback userright. You have been reverting without edit summary using automated tools where communication is needed. What is worse you are reverting valid edits that improve articles. I see you doing over 7 edits per minute and it is clear that you are just not being careful enough. HighInBC 22:09, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I just talked to you about this 5 days ago so this is not a new problem that started because you used a new tool today. Perhaps it increased the speed at which you were making errors, but the problem has been around for a while. It is a general lack of care. Automation seems to make you even more careless. You need to slow down and look at what you are doing. HighInBC 22:15, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Right here: Wikipedia:Requests_for_permissions/Rollback. If you do re-apply for it be sure to mention that it was just taken away from you. Better yet, don't reapply. The request is sure to be denied. HighInBC 22:18, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
As I said before this is not an issue with a particular tool or task you do. This is a greater pattern of careless editing. I am seeing improper CSD notices, improper warnings, improper page reviews and improper reverts. I will happily give the right back if you can demonstrate a competence in general. However if you continue to regularly make these errors I am going to compile a list and ask the community what response is required.
I get that you are acting in good faith but the sheer number of mistakes you are making is too much. When you decide to enforce the rules of Wikipedia you need to get those rules right. HighInBC 22:25, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
I suppose if your archives are getting too full you are welcome to store it in mine. HighInBC 22:31, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Asking you because it's urgent and you're showing up in Special:RecentChanges. Do you know how to find blocks by their IDs? If so, would you please check WP:ANI#Immediate unblock needed? I've apparently blocked the Wikiconference USA without knowing it, and I don't know what block is responsible, so I can't fix the situation. Nyttend ( talk) 23:40, 10 October 2015 (UTC) reply
Can you also look at User:DN-boards1/Joe Thomas and User:DN-boards1/Marie Bernátková. They look like Joe Thomas (supercentenarian) and Marie Bernátková but without the histories. Those two are also listed as AFD as well. -- Ricky81682 ( talk) 03:48, 11 October 2015 (UTC) reply