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New Pages Patrol newsletter June 2023[edit]

Hello Girth Summit,

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Potential Sockpuppet[edit]

Saw you in the Seltzer Shank sockpuppet investigation. I don't know how to add a new case though. User:DIEDOGS could be a potential sockpuppet. Newly created account but went right to editing Jobbykrust and making a sandbox page for Offensive Weapon. Also replaced Northern Ireland with British as in this diff [1]. Would appreciate if you could check it out. StreetcarEnjoyer (talk) 18:55, 26 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Seems pretty obvious. Girth Summit (blether) 07:33, 27 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

SPI helper script[edit]

The script appears to be not saving categories. I've been seeing redlinks at various SPIs lately, the latest being Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/JAP2024. I then manually save the cat. Can you look into this, or should it be GeneralNotability, who hasn't been around since resigning from the Committee?--Bbb23 (talk) 15:12, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I'd seen that GN hadn't been around recently, which is unfortunate since that script is very much his baby. I'm not remotely qualified to make check for bugs - I know that RoySmith knows a bit about coding, but I don't know whether he can offer any advice or suggest anyone else who might be able to. Girth Summit (blether) 16:05, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'll take a look, but can't promise much. That's all Javascript, which isn't my strength. RoySmith (talk) 16:13, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Bbb23 the next time you see this happen, please ping me. RoySmith (talk) 16:16, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Someone just broke all procedures and moved Wikipedia:No queerphobes[edit]

Hi, Please help. The user @Serial Number 54129 just broke all procedures and just unilaterally moved the page. There was absolutely no consensus for their actions. Raladic (talk) 18:27, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Here for thirteen years and you think we have rules? "lol" ——Serial Number 54129 18:29, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
There's quite a lot going on there. I'm not convinced that the closure of that discussion was legitimate either - the OP requested a close, but a lot of people had voiced an opinion. While it was far too early for a real consensus to have emerged, the majority of people who opined were in favour of deletion, redirection or moving. I would urge everyone to step back, take several deep breaths, and probably to start a discussion at a central venue where the advantages or otherwise of hosting that page can be properly thrashed out. I am involved, so if you are looking for an admin to take some sort of action, I can't help you. Girth Summit (blether) 18:32, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The result of this discussion (which whizzed by before I could even read it) was a procedural close, and not consensus to redirect. In the absence of consensus, I would politely ask Serial Number 54129 to undo his move. I'm not sure how to interpret the actions of Serial Number or Ad Orientem in this situation, except as gaming the system.
I agree with Girth Summit that closure was inappropriate—and likewise the bizarre accusation of CANVASSING... for pinging substantial contributors to the essay. Per WP:WITHDRAWN, Early closure is inappropriate where it appears that the withdrawal is simply an attempt to short-circuit an ongoing discussion.. I politely ask Schazjmd to reopen the discussion and let it run its course.
Otherwise, editors interested in moving the essay out of the WP namespace should follow the proper procedures and open another discussion at MfD. –RoxySaunders 🏳️‍⚧️ (💬 • 📝) 18:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
NatGertler posted to my talk page and I've undone the close, my apologies to all. Schazjmd (talk) 18:59, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, even I just woke up and had no change to actually voice my opinion on the discussion before it was withdrawn and prematurely procedurally closed.
Even another editor was just writing their comment in the discussion right [[2]] as someone actually closed it, but pointed out a slightly better title of WP:No Queerphobia, which I moved the page to now, as I believe it is a better more neutral title anyway.
But also I very much agree that the discussion should not have been closed as it runs afoul of the reason why we hold such discussions and it is normal due-course for a deletion discussion to notify the relevant Wikiprojects. Raladic (talk) 18:49, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
^^Says two characters who were blatantly spammed to the discussion and unsurprisingly now want it re-opened (which Schazjmd should not do at such a bad-faith request, IMO). Ad Orientam was within his rights to ask for closure as the OP, and indeed, if he felt he was getting too emotionally involved, it was absolutely the right thing to do (something, in fact, that other parties to the discussion should probably do, however polite they think they are being). However, the Op does not control the discussion, and when such a procedurally flawed discussion is trending towards an obvious outcome, WP:IAR is fundamental. ——Serial Number 54129 18:56, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Ok everyone, I'm making dinner, and my talk page is not the place to discuss this. Full disclosure: I disagree with Ad Orientem on a lot of stuff, mostly politics, but I agree with his call on this, I said so in the discussion and I am in no place to take any action because I am WP:INVOLVED. I consider Serial Number a wikifriend, and so am doubly involved. I think that we are in danger of wasting a huge amount of time, effort and screen space on this issue, and driving a wedge between otherwise like-minded people who ought to be doing something more productive. I would urge you all do leave this for the dust to settle and come back to it in a few days, but if you feel you have to do something about it now, please do it somewhere where someone can do something about it. Girth Summit (blether) 19:07, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Now that the move has been undone and the MfD reopened, I have no need to discuss this particular matter any further, and I'm sorry to spam your talk-page with it. –RoxySaunders 🏳️‍⚧️ (💬 • 📝) 19:15, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
No worries - I just didn't want a massive discussion taking place here when I can do literally nothing about any of it. Cheers Girth Summit (blether) 19:21, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

HaughtonBrit SPI[edit]

Hi there, would it be possible to run a check on this SPI. 4 different people (including the user who filed the previous SPI, myself, and 2 different admins) have expressed concerns that Historian2325 is a SPA of HaughtonBrit. This sockmaster is using many different sock/burner accounts to disrupt Wikipedia and steamroll their POV. Thanks in advance. Southasianhistorian8 (talk) 21:30, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The short answer is that I'm not sure. That's a long SPI report, and my bouts of availability are frequent but short - I tend to look at simpler cases. I'm not saying that I won't look at it, but if I were to hazard a guess I say that reviewing all that and investigating would be a number of hours of work, so no promises. Girth Summit (blether) 21:37, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, I understand, I'll try to make a shorter version of the Historian2325 with much less diffs and link it on the SPI. Southasianhistorian8 (talk) 21:42, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I made a somewhat abridged version of the Historian2325 section-[3]. I know it's still a bit long but HB's sockpuppetry is so extensive that a greater amount of context is required than usual. Thanks. Southasianhistorian8 (talk) 01:57, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

AfD vote stacking[edit]

Hi, this all starts with Ahmaddarwish74 whose sole purpose in being here is to get the article deleted. Their communication skills are not good, so it appears sometimes that they are claiming to be the subject of the article and other times some representative of the subject. Eventually, an admin launched an AfD on their behalf (not something I would have done, but...). The community seems unanimous that the article should be kept, but two new accounts have voted delete, Mywordsmyspirit555 and Femina Anzil. In addition, a much older account, Myounes22, the author of the article with a declared COI, voted delete after not editing since 2019. This is either socking or meat puppetry, or a combination of the two. Can you check? Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:36, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

From a very cursory inspection, I'd say that the following are somewhere between very  Likely and  Confirmed to one another: Mywordsmyspirit555, Femina Anzil, Myounes22, Ahmaddarwish74. I've only got a couple of mins free just now, please can you take whatever action you see fit? Girth Summit (blether) 15:31, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
All blocked and tagged as proven. Thanks very much.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:48, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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IP sock contesting deletion[edit]

Hi, Girth. The account you blocked, User:Delta Global Solutions, is presumably evading their block through LOUTSOCKING using this IP to contest the deletion on their sandbox. Here's the IP: 188.113.206.32. NoobThreePointOh (talk) 13:08, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Meh - if they're just doing it in their sandbox talkpage I'm not particularly bothered - they could do the same thing on their usertalk page while logged in if they wanted to. If they cause any trouble elsewhere let me know. Girth Summit (blether) 13:10, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Will do. :P NoobThreePointOh (talk) 13:18, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Do you mind taking a look at this SPI?[edit]

Hello @Girth_Summit! I see you have a geology background which is not very far to climate etc. Would you mind taking a look at this [4]? I have spent around a year monitoring for SPI evidence for this case and I see it got no traction so far.

I hope I am not intruding and you are probably busy so I understand if you can't. Weatherextremes (talk) 06:29, 5 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Taking a look now. Girth Summit (blether) 12:59, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much! Weatherextremes (talk) 14:06, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sock is continuing[edit]

Hi Girth Summit, a couple of days ago you blocked ONLY-BARCELONA. This user is (again) continuing under the name "A Crocodile in Bed" (e.g., to be seen at the history of the FC Barcelona page). Eem dik doun in toene (talk) 18:33, 5 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like Mz7 already dealt with this case. Girth Summit (blether) 12:48, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I need help[edit]

Hello, I need help I edited a wiki just today and I didn't know it would publicly reveal your IP Address. I been panicking about it. I tried contact oversight team but I couldn't send an email because it had said that I cannot email a wiki user which I don't understand. I now just made this account as well. I would be so grateful if you could help me, I really don't know what I'm doing. Hellohowareyou123K (talk) 14:23, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If you edit without logging in, your IP address will always be shown since there is no account to link the edit to. Why are you worried about that, and what is it you would like me to do about it? Girth Summit (blether) 14:28, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I had seen a post that had said to contact an administrator if you need help to suppress the IP which I don't know what that means. I'm worried about it because it scares me a lot and I'm only 16 I don't want my information out like that. I did create it without an account is that bad? Can it not go away anymore? I don't know how to contact oversight team either because I try to send an email and it won't let me I don't know why. Hellohowareyou123K (talk) 14:35, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know why you're worried about your IP address being visible - unless the edit itself disclosed some personal information about yourself, I don't see any reason why you should be concerned. Girth Summit (blether) 14:37, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Because I feel like it's something personal that's why I'm concerned I mean school always taught me to never share your address to anyone Hellohowareyou123K (talk) 14:40, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It's only a problem if that information is somehow connected to you personally. Put it this way: anyone will be able to tell that someone edited a Wikipedia article from that IP address. Anyone can put that IP address into WHOIS or a similar service, and (provided the geolocation data is up to date) they will be able to tell that someone from your general geographic area edited that article. And... that's it. Provided you didn't write anything that would allow anyone to identify you as an individual, allowing them to connect you with that address and that edit, you're fine as far as I can work out. Girth Summit (blether) 14:44, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, thank you! That kind of makes me feel a little better but I'm still a bit scared. I really do appreciate the help a lot! I'll try to forget about it. Thank you so much for helping me understand a little bit better I'm grateful and grateful for your support!! Hellohowareyou123K (talk) 14:57, 6 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

SPI question[edit]

Hello, after your results should the case status have been changed from "Relisted" back to "CU completed"? KhndzorUtogh (talk) 21:22, 7 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not necessarily; I took a look, and saw nothing, but I'm not particularly familiar with the background. I've pinged a few of the admins who have looked at it in the past to ask them for their thoughts on next steps. Girth Summit (blether) 09:50, 8 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for asking about a close, it was difficult to focus on editing while also having to keep an eye on this. --KhndzorUtogh (talk) 21:34, 8 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

How can I contact an administrator?[edit]

Hello!

I want to thank you for checking this sockpuppet here. [5] Any further investigation would be appreciated to clarify all the doubts of the user who reported it.

However, even after you said that I had nothing to do with it, he continues to accuse me of being the same person, asking another check user to see that sockpuppet [6]. This is making me uncomfortable and I would like to contact an administrator to clarify everything about this. And I'm not the only one: the other user @WikiEditor1890 is also tired of the user continuing to accuse us of all being the same person. I know it's a complicated topic, but how can I contact with an administrator? I wanted to tell someone this, but I don't know how to get in touch with an administrator. I am contacting you, because you checked the sockpuppet.

Thank you very much and I apologize for any inconvenience! Farell37 (talk) 17:34, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I agree and I want to do the same. Is there any kind of report abuse or harassment page for breaking personal attacks? I didn't even know what a "sockpuppet" was until I saw this today and turns out that user did it against me like 10 days ago.
You have said clearly me and Farell37 are not related and he keeps insisting we are the same person. The entirety of his claims is exactly what is he's doing and he is mad at us because we stop his fake Climate-Nationalist propaganda.
Without counting talk pages I don't even have 70 edits in 4 years, I have never done any harm to anyone, never did anything disruptive or never been blocked. Just to see some kind of Wish Sherlock Holmes says I am the same user as other 4 or 5 accounts? This is not possible and it has really annoyed me up. Why do we have to support his defamation? I want to report this together with @Farell37: and I really hope that old inactive account who he claims that is our "sockmaster" comes and takes action against this user's defamation as well. WikiEditor1890 (talk) 19:01, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please check your e-mail. Thanks[edit]

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WikiEditor1890 (talk) 19:12, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wolfgang Diewerge[edit]

Hi Girth Summit, the article Wolfgang Diewerge is a translation of the German article de:Wolfgang Diewerge where I am main author. The translator referred me to you in order to give a correct attribution with complete history. He cannot do it himself since he is blocked in en. Could you help me there, please? Mautpreller (talk) 11:14, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mautpreller. I'm sorry, but I'm probably not the best person to give you advice on that - I've never attempted to translate an article myself, so have never had to give attribution like that and I'd have to do some reading to give confident advice on how best to do it. Can I suggest that you ask at the WP:HELPDESK? Folk there are generally very responsive, and there is bound to be someone who knows better than me how to do it over there. Best wishes Girth Summit (blether) 15:11, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I've added a translation tag. Hopefully that fulfills any attribution issue(s). --Kansas Bear (talk) 16:22, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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