User:Xymmax

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I first registered this account - my first - April 20, 2007. Since then, I've gotten involved pretty deeply in AfD work. I see it as a chance to triage articles that are flawed, but may yet have potential. If you need access to a Wikipedia article that has been deleted, ask me. If it's not a copyright violation, libel, or personal information, and has not been deleted as a suspected biographies of living persons violation, I will userfy the article for you.

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I maintain a sock account AVPW primarily for use on public networks. In the event of a compromised account, I specifically request any administrator to honor a request from AVPW to block this account, and absolve you in advance of any repercussions.

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    Wikipedians looking for help 0
    Requests for unblock 138
    Wikipedia semi-protected edit requests 47
    Wikipedia template-protected edit requests 2
    Wikipedia fully protected edit requests 2
    Wikipedia conflict of interest edit requests 150
    Candidates for speedy deletion as copyright violations 0
    Candidates for speedy deletion 16
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    WP:AIV[edit]

    AIV= Administrator intervention against vandalism

    Administrator intervention against vandalism

    Reports[edit]

    Bot-reported[edit]

    User-reported[edit]


    CSD / PRODs[edit]

    CSD= Candidates for speedy deletion ; PROD= Proposed deletions

    Candidates for speedy deletion Entries
    User requested 2
    Empty articles 0
    Nonsense pages 0
    Spam pages 2
    Importance or significance not asserted 1
    Other candidates 11

    The following articles have been proposed for deletion for around 7 days:
    ( source / chronological order / expired )

    WP:UAA / WP:RFPP[edit]

    UAA= Usernames for administrator attention ; RFPP= Requests for page protection

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    Requests for page protection


    Current requests for increase in protection level[edit]

    Request protection of a page, or increasing the protection level

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    Azd[edit]

    Temporary extended-confirmed protection: Ongoing edit war. 16 reversions since 08:35. Content dispute seems to have started 21 May. Adam Black tc 11:38, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    User(s) blocked. Both disputants p-blocked for violating WP:3RR (egregiously so). El_C 12:01, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
    Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks (to remove all temptation), after which the page will be automatically unprotected. El_C 12:03, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Paula Vennells[edit]

    Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – multiple attempts by multiple users to introduce non-NPOV comments to introduction. Gaia Octavia Agrippa Talk 13:15, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Fully protected for a period of 4 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Please observe the ethos of WP:NOTVANDALISM#NPOV contraventions, Gaia Octavia Agrippa, which are presently failing to do. Thank you. El_C 14:13, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Phimai Historical Park[edit]

    Semi-protection: Persistent disruptive editing – Excessive vandalism / disruptive editing. Paul_012 (talk) 13:24, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Favonian (talk) 13:38, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    NXT Battleground (2024)[edit]

    Reason: High level of disruptive edits from IP addresses. Zippo9310 (talk) 13:48, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Semi-protected for a period of 6 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. As WP:GS/PW. El_C 14:16, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Mohammad Mokhber[edit]

    Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism. ImTheAvidPheasant (talk) 14:32, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Saint Naum‎ [edit]

    Reason: High level of IP-vandalism. Jingiby (talk) 14:43, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Atomic Cartoons[edit]

    Reason: IP-hopping vandal returned shortly after previous protection expired. QuicoleJR (talk) 14:53, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Spin Master[edit]

    Reason: IP-hopping vandal returned shortly after previous protection expired. QuicoleJR (talk) 14:57, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Current requests for reduction in protection level[edit]

    Request unprotection of a page, or reducing the protection level

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    2014 Isla Vista killings[edit]

    I would like to request that someone give this article a serious look through. There are numerous grammatical errors, as if someone who is not a native English speaker wrote it. Errors are primarily subject/verb agreement. 133.130.185.232 (talk) 01:29, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

    This isn't really an edit request. Daniel Case (talk) 23:15, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

    Handled requests[edit]

    A historical archive of previous protection requests can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Archive.
    Protected edit requests

    2 protected edit requests
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    Page Tagged since Protection level Last protection log entry
    MediaWiki:Watchlist-messages (request) 2024-05-22 12:30 MediaWiki page (log) Unprotected by Cyberpower678 on 2018-11-20: "Breaks the RfX bot."
    Paula Vennells (request) 2024-05-25 14:24 Fully protected, expires 2024-05-29 at 14:11:38 UTC (log) Protected by El C on 2024-05-25: "Edit warring / content dispute"
    Updated as needed. Last updated: 14:26, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
    2 template-protected edit requests
    v·h
    Page Tagged since Protection level Last protection log entry
    Template:Infobox weapon (request) 2024-05-22 18:32 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2018-02-23: "high-risk template with 4000+ transclusions"
    Template:Rail-interchange (request) 2024-05-25 09:16 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2018-02-23: "high-risk template with 4000+ transclusions"
    Updated as needed. Last updated: 14:14, 25 May 2024 (UTC)


    WP:RFA[edit]

    RFA= Requests for adminship

    RfA candidate S O N S% Ending (UTC) Time left Dups? Report
    Numberguy6 0 0 0 01:36, 1 June 2024 6 days, 10 hoursno report
    RfB candidate S O N S% Ending (UTC) Time left Dups? Report

    Last updated by cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online at 14:36, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    WP:RFP[edit]

    RFP= Requests for permissions

    Autopatrolled[edit]

    User:Prince of Erebor[edit]

    I have created 80 articles, primarily focused on Sinophone cinema and fantasy literature, with 2 currently undergoing GAN. All of my articles have been promptly reviewed, and none of them have been deleted or marked for maintenance. I am requesting autopatrolled rights to alleviate the workload of the patrollers, especially those who actively review film articles and have reviewed the majority of my articles, allowing them to allocate more time to address articles that truly require attention. As a side note, I am a veteran editor with patroller rights on Chinese Wikipedia, having authored over 200 articles, including a dozen featured and good articles. While I fully understand that there are differences in policies and MOS across different Wikipedias, I believe this demonstrates my credibility and knowledge in assessing article quality.— Prince of EreborThe Book of Mazarbul 13:18, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:SheriffIsInTown[edit]

    I frequently create articles on notable subjects, having authored 530 articles, with the majority facing no issues. Only three were deleted, mainly due to changes in election results affecting their notability. I'm requesting autopatroller rights to ease the burden on other editors reviewing my articles and help reduce the backlog of new article reviews. Sheriff | ☎ 911 | 23:36, 4 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:MinorProphet[edit]

    Hi, I'd like to request Autopatrolled rights, please. A list of articles I created is here, and articles in various states of completion waiting in the wings are here. Cheers, >MinorProphet (talk) 16:17, 15 May 2024 (UTC) MinorProphet (talk) 16:17, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Eagledj[edit]

    I have written 93 articles HERE, mostly music, biographies, golf, history, architecture, and people from Tennessee. I'd like to apply for auto patrolled status. I have done many BLPs including 5 GAs and I am familiar with the guidelines. Thank you.Eagledj (talk) 14:41, 16 May 2024 (UTC) Eagledj (talk) 14:41, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Monhiroe[edit]

    have created 80 articles and to create more in the future. Monhiroe (talk) 18:23, 18 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:KingEdinburgh[edit]

    I regularly create military bio articles. KingEdinburgh (talk) 05:44, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:HagridLiving[edit]

    Hello, I would like to request to become autopatrolled to simplify the process of creating pages about France and its heritage. HagridLiving (talk) 13:03, 21 May 2024 (UTC)

    There are no outstanding requests for the confirmed flag.


    Confirmed[edit]

    Page mover[edit]


    User:Cremastra[edit]

    Re-requesting after my one-month trial expired a month ago. I rename pages when it's necessary to make a round-robin swap, draftify new articles, and periodically close RMs. I also sometimes help in renaming categories for CfD. Cremastra (talk) 20:20, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Lightoil[edit]

    Hi I am requesting permanent page mover rights. I have been using my rights to help close Requested Moves and WP:RMTR and to the lessor extent draftifying pages. I have been more careful since the last time I requested the rights, doing the required cleanup after moves. I am asking for the renewal early as it took a long time for my rights to be renewed the last time. Thank you for your consideration. Lightoil (talk) 00:56, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

     Automated comment This user was granted temporary page mover rights by HJ Mitchell (expires 00:00, 30 May 2024 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 01:00, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:JarrahTree[edit]

    There are considerable issues relating to the Indonesian project content that have titles that require moving. JarrahTree 03:08, 23 May 2024 (UTC) JarrahTree 03:08, 23 May 2024 (UTC)


    Pending changes reviewer[edit]

    User:RowanJ LP[edit]

    I've created many biographies and have a good understanding of Wikipedia policies. I've fixed vandalism many times and fixed many biography of living persons violations. RowanJ LP (talk) 15:20, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:RITWIK MAHATA[edit]

    I am requesting for pending changes reviewer rights so that I can review pending changes. Ritwik Mahatat@lk 15:16, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Imsaneikigai[edit]

    I have been editing for around 2.5 years now, with specialised focus on field of entertainment. I also often correct typos or do general fixes on articles of various subjects. I have a good knowledge of wikipedia policies and would like to get this pending changes reviewer rights to broaden by experience and get more expertise of Wikipedia. Imsaneikigai (talk) 12:15, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:AnAlpineSymphony[edit]

    I have read all the articles and tips for reviewing pending edits. I also have a large, significant history of editing many Engkish and Korean articles about Academics, Music theory, etc. AnAlpineSymphony (talk) 05:17, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:AlphaBetaGamma[edit]

    I've done reverting vandalism (Although I was on a hiatus since Golden Week as the vandal level hit 5) for some months now, with my edits growing over 2000 from 89ish including other works, and I request this permission to help with the works. I understand that I did make a misunderstandment couple of weeks ago and I have revised the guidelines to prevent another instance of that happening. (I've been making sure not to miss placing a uw as well). Not planning to request rollbacker until I stop making accidents. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 01:34, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:750h+[edit]

    I have made some very high quality articles (Aston Martin DB9 FA and Aston Martin Rapide at FAC) so I am very familiar with what content is reliable and what is not. I have reverted vandalism (in fact, reverting vandalism was the first edit I made) and whenever i seen vandalism, I take extreme pride in reverting it. Best 750h+ 13:28, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

    Hello User:750h+ . Nice seeing you here! From a quick look at your contributions, it seems like you usually don't leave a warning when reverting vandalism nor an semi-automated edit summary. It's very easy to do with tools like WP:Twinkle. Could you start warning editors? —Femke 🐦 (talk) 12:46, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
    Oh, nice to see you here to. :) Noted. 750h+ 12:54, 18 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Boneless Pizza![edit]

    I have watched listed several article that have been protected as "pending changes" such as Charizard and Woody (Toy Story) and I would love to have an option to accept their edits if its constructive. 🍕Boneless Pizza!🍕 (🔔) 01:27, 18 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Jonathanischoice[edit]

    I've been editing Wikipedia since 2004 and have been mainly working on articles about New Zealand, musical instruments, and wine. I've helped build several articles up to GA (cimbasso, serpent, contrabass trombone, soprano trombone) and reviewed several others. It would be good to be able to approve pending useful contributions to protected articles; the current article that prompted this request is the trombone article, which I'd also like to work on. Jon (talk) 02:36, 18 May 2024 (UTC)

     Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:56, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Demetrios1993[edit]

    I have been editing the English Wikipedia for about five years now, and have made approximately 7,300 edits. I am an active user, and currently monitor around 1400 pages. I also have a good understanding of the relevant policies and the guideline on reviewing; per the criteria to receive this permission. Demetrios1993 (talk) 02:18, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

     Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:55, 22 May 2024 (UTC)


    Rollback[edit]

    User:BerryForPerpetuity[edit]

    I'm applying for rollback rights in order to help with my current recent changes patrolling. With rollback rights, I will gain access to more advanced counter-vandalism tools like AntiVandal and Huggle. I have been patrolling for about a month and made plenty of AIV reports (all of which were successful). BerryForPerpetuity (talk) 12:38, 21 May 2024 (UTC)

     Done -Fastily 21:31, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:DANGA14[edit]

    I patrol a lot at RC, have made 216 edits, constantly warns users of vandalism, does not edit war. I'm not part of the CVU, but i revert vandalism quite a lot. DANGA14talk 12:21, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

     Automated comment This user has 77 edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 12:30, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
    I don't edit too much on mainspace. DANGA14talk 13:01, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
    @DANGA14 FYI, successful applicants for Rollback rights will usually have at least 200 edits in the mainspace. Myrealnamm (💬talk · ✏️contribs) at 21:29, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
     Not done per above. I noticed you started actively reverting vandalism a little over a week ago. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, I'd like to see you spend more time gaining experience fighting vandalism before assigning you advanced permissions. Keep up the good work, and consider reapplying in a month. Also, please ensure that you are consistently warning editors when you revert their edits (I recommend using tools such as Twinkle or Ultraviolet which makes this extremely easy). Thanks, Fastily 21:31, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:HirowoWiki[edit]

    I've been active at recent changes for more than 3 months to help revert vandalism and report AIV, which is successful. Rollback rights need access to a counter-vandalism tool. HirowoWiki (talk | contribs) 01:21, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

    A few concerns:
    1. A couple of days ago, you were warned about misleading edits summaries wrt this edit. Please explain, in your own words, why this edit was inappropriate.
    2. I see that you are failing to consistently warn editors when you revert their edits (e.g. 1, 2, 3). Why? Are you aware that we have tools such as Twinkle or Ultraviolet that make this extremely easy?
    -Fastily 21:31, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
    I forgot to leave a warning message. Also, I made a misleading edit summary and not a typo. HirowoWiki (talk | contribs) 21:47, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
    Moving forward, what will you do ensure that you are always leaving a notification? Right after your last reply, I noticed that you failed to notify an editor after making a this revert. What exactly do you mean by "made a misleading edit summary and not a typo"? Like I said, both the contents of the edit and edit summary are inappropriate. Can you explain why? -Fastily 06:16, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
    I've undid the last edit; they should leave a warning message. I changed the template with uppercase letters like {{pp|small=yes}} → {{Pp|small=yes}} and {{featured article}} → {{Featured article}}. The template shouldn't be changed in this article. Thank you for the explanation. HirowoWiki (talk | contribs) 07:47, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Sneezless[edit]

    I've been patrolling recent changes for almost a year now, and the rollback right would mean I could start using Huggle for that, as I've been meaning to do for a while now. Sneezless (talk) (contribs) 21:44, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

     Not done I noticed you make a handful of edits, and then drop off for months at a time. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, I'd like to see you spend at least a month consistently patrolling RecentChanges (Twinkle & Ultraviolet can help with that) before reapplying. Also, please ensure that you are always warning editors when you revert their edits. Thanks, Fastily 06:16, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
    Thanks for the tips. I'm already using Redwarn for warnings, but did you notice any particular times when I didn't properly warn users? I've been using the ProblemWelcome and WelcomeIP templates instead fairly often, since most editors I'd otherwise use a warning template on are new editors. Sneezless (talk) (contribs) 13:01, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:Clearfrienda[edit]

    I'm requesting the rollback right so I can use Huggle when I'm patrolling recent changes. I was granted the right on trial about a year ago but I never got around to requesting it again. Clearfrienda 💬 04:12, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

     Not done I reviewed your contributions and found little to no recent anti-vandalism work. Given that your rollback trial ended almost a year ago, I'd like to see you spend time actively participating in RecentChanges patrol before granting you this right. If you're still interested in this tool then please spend at least a month actively patrolling RecentChanges (Twinkle & Ultraviolet can help with that) before reapplying. Also, please ensure that you are consistently warning editors when you revert their edits. Thanks, Fastily 06:16, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

    Template editor[edit]

    User:Sundostund[edit]

    Hello. I am re-applying for template editor rights, which I was granted on a temporary basis by Primefac (permalink) on 24 February; it is about to expire at 00:00, on 24 May. As I promised in my original request back in February, and as can be seen, I didn't misuse this right in any way. I used it in a very responsible manner, on a periodical basis, and I'm no longer obliged to bother others with template-protected edit requests, and basically have them to do my work for me when it comes to HRTs. Naturally, I would prefer if this right is extended on a permanent basis, but that is up to admins to decide. — Sundostund mppria (talk / contribs) 13:23, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

     Automated comment This user was granted temporary template editor rights by Primefac (expires 00:00, 24 May 2024 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 13:30, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

    User:NaomiAmethyst[edit]

    There are a number of highly visible protected templates inside my bots' userspace that I'd like to be able to modify again now that I am no longer an admin:

    among others. Naomi Amethyst 16:09, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

     Automated comment This user has 26 edits in the template and module namespaces. MusikBot talk 16:10, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
     Done. Primefac (talk) 17:36, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

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