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== Blocking Theposterizer ==
As you commented in the pending closure discussion I am notifying you that the ] is now open and will be for two weeks, discussion as required can continue on the talkpage. Thanks. ] (]) 23:12, 21 August 2010 (UTC)


For one edit? ] (]) (]) 21:08, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
== Award ==


I've been away from WP for a while, so many thanks for the award you gave to me back in June. :) ] (]) 00:10, 26 August 2010 (UTC) : I think it's likely they were a returning user. ] (]) 22:08, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
::I wanted to say, I'm sorry for writing disrespectful comments to you PhilKnight. ] (]) 00:36, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Also, for the Nurburgring article, the format's messed up (I swear I didn't do it), and someone keeps putting the wrong record for the Nordschleife section. I put 5:19.546, while the previous one put Stefan Bellof's time. Anyway, I'm sorry for being rude PhilKNight. ] (]) 00:38, 20 December 2024 (UTC)


== Ok what happened here? == == IP Edit Warrior at ] ==


Back again with their IPv6 range: . Grateful if you could take care of that when you have a minute. Thanks. ] (]) 12:40, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
Can you explain this please? http://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=User_talk%3AElie_plus&action=historysubmit&diff=381693431&oldid=381693147 ]] 15:10, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, I hit rollback by mistake, and then reverted myself. Sorry about that. ] (]) 17:49, 29 August 2010 (UTC)


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==Jewdefence==
Please see ] and ]. I think a 4im is more appropriate than an auto indef, but I will not unblock. If you choose to keep the block (I thought he was just tagged, not blocked) please restore the indef tag, but I think in this case, a 4im was more appropriate. -- ] (]) 23:53, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
:Never mind, I didn;t see the entire history; good call. -- ] (]) 23:56, 29 August 2010 (UTC)


Restore talk page access? ] (]) 16:04, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
== Need help ==
Hello. I have a dispute about ] article with ]. I couldn't ask for the third opinion as ] was involved. I the request on ] on the 16 of July. There was no answer and the request is archived now. What should be the next step in the dispute resolution. Thanks. --] (]) 13:02, 31 August 2010 (UTC)


:Hi Quantum666, I've commented on the talk page. ] (]) 13:49, 2 September 2010 (UTC) :{{tps}} That's written by an LLM. ] (]) 16:22, 15 November 2024 (UTC)


:: {{u|ScottishFinnishRadish}}, are you sure? According to Zerogpt it's human written. {{u|Deepfriedokra}}, I think it's good enough to restore talk page access. ] (]) 18:18, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
== SPI case ==
:::I'd bet at least 10 dollars on it. The use of language is entirely different from all prior appeals, as is the use of punctuation. The layout of
:::*Point
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:::is written exactly as a lot of LLMs crap things out. The last sentence also uses that open ended in conclusion style that LLMs use, and the request for reconsideration bullet point sets alarm bells ringing.
:::GPTzero gives it 100%, and zerogtp gives it 2.83%. My using ChatGPT as a tool for running dungeons and dragons games gives me 90+%. ] (]) 18:32, 15 November 2024 (UTC)


You have mail. ] (]) 00:52, 2 September 2010 (UTC) :::: Okay, fair enough, perhaps don't restore talk page access. ] (]) 18:40, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
:::::Okie dokie. Thanks. ] (]) 18:45, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
::::::If you don't believe it's LLM generated you can restore access and let other admins and editors review it. I've been wrong before, and I'll certainly be wrong again. In this case I'm pretty sure, pulling TPA again is cheap. ] (]) 18:46, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
:::::::That is absolutely LLM-generated. -- ] (]) 18:54, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
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::::::::The unblock request in question shows clear signs of human authorship due to its nuanced understanding of the context and the careful application of discretion. Unlike a Language Learning Model (LLM), which generates responses based on patterns and rules, a human writer often incorporates domain-specific expertise, subjective reasoning, and a personalized tone. These qualities are difficult to replicate convincingly in LLM-generated content.
== Topic ban of JRHammond==
Regarding your question : As I stated in my closing statement, I think a more appropriate action, considering this editor's history, would be to leave the ban in place until JRHammond agrees to specific behavioral changes. ~] <small>(])</small> 22:14, 3 September 2010 (UTC)


::::::::*'''Structured Justification'''
:PhilKnight, you suggested on my appeal that I should be perhaps banned for one month. Please tell me, on what basis do you think such a ban is warranted? Please point to what specific things you think I said or did that were in violation of Misplaced Pages guidelines that would warrant such a lengthy ban, or any ban whatsoever. It seems to me you based this judgment on the comments of others, but as I have already demonstrated, there have been numerous demonstrably false claims made, including by Amatulic. So I would like to hear from you, if you are going to suggest such a ban remain for such a long period of time, what it is you think would warrant it.


::::::::The unblock request provides a structured argument that goes beyond simple logic or direct response generation. For example, it might anticipate objections, incorporate external factors such as organizational policies, or make references to specific scenarios. This layered reasoning suggests deliberate thought and an understanding of elements that an LLM would not infer without direct user input.
:I'm willing to respect and submit to your judgment, so long as you are willing to actually examine this case against me, which I maintain is wholly spurious. To take just one example, Amatulic claimed I went "shopping" for an admin to support my position on the use of the "editprotected" template. That is absolutely false, as I've already demonstrated in my appeal. I am asking for your help. Please assist in this appeal. You're an uninvolved editor, and I will respect and submit to whatever final judgment you arrive at. All I'm asking you to do in return is to examine the arguments for the ban honestly, and learn the actual facts about it, because this ban has been placed on my based upon entirely spurious pretexts, and I am confident I can demonstrate that fact to you if you are willing to compare the claims with the actual facts of the matter. ] (]) 07:53, 4 September 2010 (UTC)


::::::::*'''Adaptive and Non-Patterned Language'''
:: edit is problematic. You were then advised that your approach was wrong, but went on to make edit. Had I been watching the page, I'd have banned you for a week or so. If you still don't understand what the problem is, then I suggest you have a look at ]. ] (]) 17:23, 4 September 2010 (UTC)


::::::::LLM outputs often follow predictable patterns or templates, particularly when handling requests like unblocking. A unique writing style, use of idiomatic expressions, or context-aware references in the unblock request points to human creativity rather than automated response generation. The presence of these elements demonstrates an understanding of subtleties that are beyond the capacity of an LLM without being explicitly prompted.
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::::::::These points indicate the unblock request's origin as human-generated, driven by expertise and adaptive reasoning. ] (]) 19:46, 17 November 2024 (UTC){{sup|{{small|(and totally not an LLM)}}}}
::: I don't understand. You said this edit was "problematic". How so? In what way is requesting editors to state their positions on proposed edits and state their objections, if any, "problematic"? That is precisely how the page on the use of the "editprotected" template states it should be used. So please explain why you find this "problematic".
:::::::::youre killing me ] (]) 19:54, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::An LLM cannot kill, even figuratively, because it has no physical presence, intent, or consciousness—it is a passive tool designed to process and generate text. Any harm attributed to an LLM comes from human misuse or interpretation, not from its own actions. The response provided here demonstrates nuanced reasoning and an intentional tone that clearly reflect human authorship, as an LLM would not self-reference or engage in this type of verification. By its nature, an LLM lacks the capacity for independent decision-making, let alone causing harm, and this explanation was crafted without relying on an automated system. ] (]) 19:56, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::When the LLMs get just a little better we're going to buried under such an incredible deluge of bullshit. ] (]) 19:57, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::::My semi-professional opinion is that unless someone comes out with another bombshell like ], they're not headed to get ''much'' better, unless highly specialized. Not looking forward to the ANI thread about the first guy who spins up a solid ] or ] article generator. -- ] (]) 20:18, 17 November 2024 (UTC)


== Block evasion ==
::: Next, what are you referring to when you say I was advised my approach was wrong? Nobody ever advised me that stating my intent to use the template if there were no objections was "wrong", and I don't believe it was. I presume you are referring to Amatulic's interpretation of how the template should be used? Yet, there is nothing in the guidelines on the usage of the template that supports his interpretation, and a different admin had already told me that so long as a reasonable time had passed and there were still no objections, the edit could be made! Then along came Amatulic, applying a different standard, which I found to be an unreasonable one. If editors are given a reasonable period of time to state objections, and no objections are made, then there is no reason not to implement a requested edit, particularly not one as completely uncontroversial as the one I proposed, which was:


Greetings, Phil,
:::: ''After the 1956 war, Egypt agreed to the stationing of a UN peacekeeping force in the Sinai, the United Nations Emergency force (UNEF), "to secure and supervise the cessation of hostilities".''
I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to draw your attention towards one of the LTAs, ], aka ], who has been here to promote his spam blog for years, ]. ] was blocked by Rosguill as the sock of ], who is the only founder of The Chenab Times and a long-term spammer. It seems they are again with another ] account {{No ping|ParineetiShah}} to have their website's Misplaced Pages article. In March 2024, {{u|Courcelles}} blocked the new account ] for the same purpose and salted the page (autoconfirmed) based on the discussions and . I believe this time they are back with the autoconfirmed ] account and a different strategy to have their blog's Misplaced Pages article. I think it needs a tougher salting this time to prevent this long-term abuse. A quick look at the history of the previous version of the deleted draft will be helpful here. I will request you to kindly look into this case. Regards, ] (]) 20:02, 15 November 2024 (UTC)


: Hi {{u|Maliner}}, I think the evidence you have provided would be enough for a checkuser, but isn't sufficient for a block. The problem is that the accounts to compare a checkuser to are stale. Other admins may disagree, so I suggest you file a ] to bring this to a wider audience. ] (]) 20:36, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
::: Completely uncontroversial in that it quotes directly from the actual UNEF mandate itself, instead of paraphrasing a third-party source mischaracterizing what that actual mandate was. This would be an improvement to the article, if it were implemented. I would remind you of the whole purpose and intend of Misplaced Pages guidelines, which is summed up by ]: ''If a rule prevents you from improving or maintaining Misplaced Pages, ignore it.''
::@] Thanks Phil I will do that. ] (]) 09:41, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
:::Thanks, Phil, for your guidance. They are blocked now. Since I have done some work with you at SPI, I just need your opinion, whether I should apply for {{tq|trainee}} SPI clerk or should I take some more time to familiarize myself with sock masters and sock puppets before applying? You can have a look at the ]. Your opinion in this regard will be appreciated. Regards. ] (]) 16:02, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
:::: Hi {{u|Maliner}}, I would suggest applying as you have nothing to lose. ] (]) 19:04, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
:::::@] Thanks! ] (]) 14:57, 27 November 2024 (UTC)


== Kinda delayed rename request ==
::: Next, you point me to ], which defines such editing as "Tendentious editing is editing which is partisan, biased or skewed taken as a whole. It does not conform to the neutral point of view, and fails to do so at a level more general than an isolated comment that was badly thought out." I interpret this to mean edits made to articles, not comments on the Talk page. Yet ''I have not edited the Six Day War article, nor could I if I wanted to, because it is under protection.'' So I fail to see how it applies.


I just noticed ]. Usually the renaming parts of unblock-spamun are done before I notice it; might this have been overlooked, or am I missing a detail? ]<sup><small>]</small></sup> 23:39, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
::: Even if I were to agree with you that this applies to comments made on the Talk page, in what way have any of my posts or suggested edits been "tendentious"? In what way were any of my posts "partisan, biased or skewed"? In what way did any of my posts "not conform to the neutral point of view"? Do you find the above suggested edit, for example, to be "tendentious"? Please explain.


: Hi Jpgordon, I have renamed the user. ] (]) 23:45, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
::: Thanks for your time. Like I said, if I've done something against policy, I'm willing to accept the ban, but I need to know what it was, specifically, that I've done that was in violation of policy. I can't very well not to it again if I don't know what it was I did wrong in the first place. ] (]) 02:25, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


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::::Until now, I was arguing that an indefinite ban was going too far. However, based on the above, I'm no longer convinced. Just because you keep arguing, doesn't mean you are right. For example, repeating over and over the change was uncontroversial doesn't make it so. If other editors disagree with the change, then it isn't uncontroversial. Have a look at ]. ] (]) 12:45, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


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::::: If you are going to argue that I am not correct, kindly point to any error in fact or logic in my argument. You'll find that you're unable to do so. The facts are as I've stated them, and my logic is sound. Kindly address the substance of my argument, rather than engaging in ad hominem argumentation. ] (]) 13:15, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
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::::::As I've already said, if other editors disagree with a change, then it isn't uncontroversial. ] (]) 13:23, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


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::::::: Again, if you are going to argue that I am not correct, kindly point to any error in fact or logic in my argument. You'll find that you're unable to do so. The facts are as I've stated them, and my logic is sound. ] (]) 13:25, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


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::::::: It is an uncontroversial fact that "After the 1956 war, Egypt agreed to the stationing of a UN peacekeeping force in the Sinai, the United Nations Emergency force (UNEF), "to secure and supervise the cessation of hostilities". That is what I meant in saying this is an uncontroversial statement, and I was perfectly clear on that point, so please don't deliberately misconstrue my words or their meaning. ] (]) 13:29, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
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::::::::Given that other editors have disagreed with your proposed wording, it isn't uncontroversial. ] (]) 13:37, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


== Blocked for reverting CITE SPAM?!? ==
::::::::: I didn't say my proposed edit was uncontroversial. Clearly it is, for whatever reason. My point, again, was that it is an uncontroversial fact that ''"After the 1956 war, Egypt agreed to the stationing of a UN peacekeeping force in the Sinai, the United Nations Emergency force (UNEF), 'to secure and supervise the cessation of hostilities'"'' Again, I welcome you to point to any error in fact or logic on my part that would go to demonstrate why my proposed edit is in any way inappropriate or unreasonable. ] (]) 00:50, 6 September 2010 (UTC)


I wish you would have BOTHERED TO CHECK THE EDIT HISTORY. I have been everting obvious COI CITESPAM.
PhilKnight, you said at my appeal: "I gather the earlier discussion was closed as it was TL;DR, so I'll try to keep this short. JRHammond's talk page conduct has been disruptive, and he has yet to accept that he needs to modify his approach. Accordingly, I consider the indefinite article + talk page ban to be within admin discretion, although it's longer than I would've applied."


https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Traffic_simulation&oldid=1258419722
Come now, and let us reason. You have not substantively addressed the basis for my appeal. Moreover, you have not substantiated your assertion that my "talk page conduct has been disruptive". If that has been the case, I would be happy to acknowledge my fault and apologize to anyone I may have offended, but it would seem incumbent upon you, since you are supporting an indefinite ban against me, to at least offer ''a single example''. Please show me where you think I've erred, so I can be aware of whatever actions of mine you think were inappropriate and in violation of Misplaced Pages guidelines. Please do so at my appeal (not here). Thanks. ] (]) 00:53, 7 September 2010 (UTC)


Misplaced Pages is EXTREMELY UNFRIENDLY AND UNPLEASANT.
== Mail ==


:: Yes, I made a mistake and undid it moments later. In my defense, you could have left an edit summary on edit and the mistake wouldn't have happened. ] (]) 20:23, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
You have mail. --] (]) 19:12, 4 September 2010 (UTC)


== A topic ban violation? == == Harry the house ==


Thanks for blocking ]. ]. ] (]) 17:06, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
Thanks.--] (]) 04:09, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


: Thanks. Done. ] (]) 17:17, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
:Technically, it doesn't violate WGFinley's ban (see RJ's talk page), which restricts RJHammond only from ] and its talk page, not from discussing it elsewhere. The spirit of the ban is another matter. ~] <small>(])</small> 04:55, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
::Well, he cannot go like that ;.--] (]) 10:40, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


== Croissant ==
::: What is your objection to the comments I've posted on users' talk pages? There are no Misplaced Pages guidelines forbidding editors from engaging in discussion on users' talk pages for the purpose of improving articles. ] (]) 12:20, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


Hi PhilKnight, someone added Austria in infobox again as the origin of ] despite the discussion and consensus agreeing to put France only. ] (]) 07:39, 23 November 2024 (UTC)
::::You are topic banned, and you are using the editors talk page as the talk page of the article, besides you are ] the editors, not improving the article.--] (]) 12:37, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


: Thanks. I undid their edit, and asked them to take it to the talk page. ] (]) 19:09, 23 November 2024 (UTC)
::::: I was banned from editing the Six Day War article and its talk page. Period. As for your assertion I'm "pushing", if you disagree my proposed edit would improve the article, you are welcome to state your argument as to why this would not be an improvement, such as by pointing out any error in fact or logic in my argument. You'll find that you're unable to do so. ] (]) 13:32, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


== Sockpuppet investigations ==
::::::I have to agree with JRHammond here. WGFinley's ban, if you read the words, apply to the article and its talk page. Other editors are in control over their own talk pages, and if they feel inclined, they can request that JRHammond cease using their talk pages to discuss ], and delete his comments. (PhilKnight, sorry for having this discussion on your page; I won't comment on this matter here again.) ~] <small>(])</small> 04:09, 6 September 2010 (UTC)


Hi, an (which I'm sure is part of this investigation ]). Since I don't know how to open a new discussion, please check and block this ] editor. Thanks! ] (]) 14:54, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
:::::::I agree he technically hasn't violated my ban, he's very close to ] though by engaging in debate over his edits on the talk pages of admins who could edit or others who could participate in discussion. Further he's moved on to the article at the center of the disruption on ] -- ]. I let him know that carrying the disagreement over there would not be welcome and got bitten of course, I expected that. I have a small glimmer of hope he can edit on that article and be productive but I don't think he's off to a good start. --] (]) 05:04, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
: {{done}}. ] (]) 15:29, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
::@] Hi, I come back with the same problem, a . Please review and if necessary block it. Thanks! ] (]) 10:13, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
::: Blocked. Thanks. ] (]) 11:58, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
:@] {{tpw}} For what it's worth, Twinkle can help with opening new SPI discussions. However, experienced as I am, I've never used that feature, and might be tempted do as you just did if I were to mess up. ] ] ] 21:12, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
::@] Thanks for the advice I will try using Twinkle in the future. ] (]) 10:15, 23 December 2024 (UTC)


== Completely false information how to edit? ==
:::::::: If PhilKnight would prefer me not to comment on his talk page, as Amatulic suggested, I would be happy to comply with any request from him that I not do so. As for the contention that I'm "gaming the system" (or "close to" it), I would point out that the whole purpose and intent of all Misplaced Pages policy guidelines is summarized by ], which states: ''If a rule prevents you from improving or maintaining Misplaced Pages, ignore it.'' I've been commenting on talk pages for the purpose of improving the article (and I haven't broken any rules in doing so, anyways). Finally, I would observe the fact that I began participating at the UNSC 242 article prior to your ban on me. ] (]) 06:47, 6 September 2010 (UTC)


Hi PhilKnight,
== You are mistaking ==


I am navigating a Czech language version and have come across a person who has created a totally false Misplaced Pages page with totally false information about himself and his relationship to a well-know family. He has appropriated a last name that is not his and is stating that he is directly related to people to whom he is not related at all. How can I edit this false information ( basically all the page?) This is the page- https://cs.wikipedia.org/Wikipedista:Pavel_Kinsk%C3%BD I appreciate any response ] (]) 09:24, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
Hi Phil, all my topic ban violation blocks (3 of them) were posted not because I was disruptive (I was not, one statement I got blocked for was found to be helpful by at least 2 admins), but simply because my personal blocking admin believed I violated my topic ban. Having said that I am not asking you to change your opinion about blocking the user. I am glad the user will not get blocked after all, as I specified at his talk page. So please threat my message as a general message about topic ban enforcement. Regards.--] (]) 17:21, 6 September 2010 (UTC)


:Hi Mbz1, I guess you're talk about the above thread. Ok, thanks for letting me know. ] (]) 17:53, 6 September 2010 (UTC) : You need to contact the administrators on the Czech language Misplaced Pages. I don't have any relationship to the Czech language version. ] (]) 11:12, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks, it's a bit hard to find who to contact but I will try ] (]) 06:39, 27 November 2024 (UTC)
::No Phil, I was commenting about . Sorry, should have posted the link in the first place. Regards.--] (]) 17:56, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
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Can you have a look at ], it appears to be an open proxy as well ]. Thanks. - ] (]) 17:03, 30 November 2024 (UTC)


: {{done}}. ] (]) 17:33, 30 November 2024 (UTC)
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== ] ==

Phil, I know Sean posted after your decline. I also knew that he hadn't pinged you. That's why I did. I didn't mean to imply that you had missed the comment when you declined.--] (]) 14:41, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

: Thanks. Sorry for the misunderstanding. ] (]) 14:52, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

== Thank you! ==

Thank you so much for resolving the misunderstanding and unblocking me, I really-really appreciate it!

While I was blocked and reading virtually everything there is on blocking, I read that there is a practice of giving a short block to a person and writing the reason the previous block was cancelled. If it is possible and appropriate, I would like to request it so that my block log can reflect that we've established that I am not Hamish Ross. I understand that I got on the radar because all I do is revert unconstructive edits and sending out warnings, so I am worried that this situation may repeat in the future.

And another small question, is it appropriate for me to clean up my talk page and remove the block/unblock discussions? Once again, huge thank you for your time and effort! ] (]) 10:54, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

: No problem. I blocked you for one second, and left a note. You are free to remove the block/unblock discussions. ] (]) 11:56, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

== QC Concern ==

Hello; I don't know if this is the right place or format to raise this issue, but I trust that an administrator would be able to figure it out.

A brief look at the edit history of the ] page led me to ] (is this the right page to link here?) - This contributor has a bad track record of low-quality posts from what I saw in the edit history pages; poor changes and habits which lead to confusingly worded, obfuscated, or outright false information. I am not sure what to do with this information since I do not use much of the community part of Misplaced Pages, but I felt it should be noted somewhere. ] (]) 15:11, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

: Hi, if you feel administrative action such as a ] should be used against them, the correct forum to post your concerns is ]. You will need ] of problematic conduct. However, given the user is quite new, I would recommend you let it go for now, ans see how they develop as they continue editing. ] (]) 15:17, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

== YGM ==

{{ygm}} ] (]) 19:28, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

== New article for Appian Capital Advisory ==

Hello {{u|PhilKnight}}. I am the ] for Appian Capital Advisory, the private equity company. I noticed your participation in ] and am reaching out to ask you to review ] I put together for the firm. I'd appreciate your feedback and help in getting this article to mainspace Misplaced Pages. Thank you, ] (]) 14:16, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

: Hi {{u|AT for Appian}}, I see that Paper9oll has to you. He knows more than I do about drafts. ] (]) 22:43, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

== IP-block ==

Can you extend the block for to ], or protect that page? {{yo|Doug Weller|El C}} informing the two of you as well, as I am now involving multiple admins, with apologies for the inconvenience. ] - ] 17:22, 11 December 2024 (UTC)<br>
See also , , and the . ] - ] 18:01, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

:Just letting you know that I am a different person, so I can save you from totally becoming paranoid. It's better if you take part in the Talk page discussion started by that other IP. However, whenever your POV pushing is challenged, this seems to be your natural reaction instead of proper engagement. Anyway, I reverted your latest revert of that IP because you are unilaterally and relentlessly pushing your views on these pages without any discussion with anyone. ] (]) 18:16, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

== Reblock a range, please ==

The range ] could use your attention again. The person keeps inserting the name Laura Aguirre. Thanks in advance. ] (]) 20:55, 15 December 2024 (UTC)
: Blocked the /64 for 3 months. Thanks. ] (]) 20:58, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

== Re:Unblock request ==
I saw you ping to me at the blocked user’s page. If you guys want to downgrade the indef to a partial block I’m cool with it, however this account has shown a preponderance for both ignoring consensus and mild ownership issues, if we downgrade the indef block we should be prepared to monitor the account for compliance. - (an unclogged in TomStar81) <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 00:24, 17 December 2024 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Autoconfirmed ==

'''When I go to: Misplaced Pages:User access levels, it says I am autoconfirmed; but I have a template on my user page and when I click it, it says no matching logs.'''

Here is the link to Misplaced Pages:User access levels for me:

<u>
https://en.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia:User_access_levels#Autoconfirmed_users</u>

Here is the link of what it goes to when I click verify on the template:

<u>
https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Special:UserRights&user=MersmanD</u>

Any ideas? ] (]) 13:39, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

: Sorry, no idea. ] (]) 19:37, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks for looking into it. ] (]) 21:10, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

== NextEditor123 ==

Could I get you to reconsider your decision to unblock this editor as they have gone right back to the edit wars that led to the block in the first place? Their first two edits back were to restore their preferred versions of ] and ]. Thank you. ] (]) 17:17, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
: If you think their actions are block worthy, I won't object if you block them. ] (]) 19:35, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

== Happy Holidays ==

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'''Hello PhilKnight, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this ]. Spread the ] by wishing another user a ] and a ], 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 2025. <br />Happy editing,'''<br />
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== Blocking Dngmin ==

The user ] deleting several informations and section on ] article for past few days, thus creating a lot of work for others to undo. ] (]) 22:23, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

: Hi {{u|Puchicatos}}, I would suggest making a thread on the ] board. Remember to include ]. ] (]) 03:54, 26 December 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you ] (]) 03:59, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

==Assistance==
Hey, I hope you are doing well :)
I wanted to please ask for assistance - ] was warned several times and then randomly, a new account (]) popped up defending the IP and saying that the other user should get banned - however, the IP and new account have said the exact same comment several times and removed it (as can be seen by Soapfan77's contributions) and so whilst it is technically not sockpuppetry as they made an account, they are claiming to be 2 different people. I was going to start a sockpuppet investigation but was unsure if it would be suitable. I am sorry for disturbing you.] (]) 21:11, 30 December 2024 (UTC)

: Hi, I blocked the IP for a week, and the user account indefinitely. ] (]) 23:22, 30 December 2024 (UTC)

== You missed ==

… the master of {{noping|Abu4real1995}}: {{noping|Joseph4real1995}}. Best, ] 13:13, 31 December 2024 (UTC)

: No, I blocked the account, and then unblocked it following an unblock request. ] (]) 13:15, 31 December 2024 (UTC)

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Blocking Theposterizer

For one edit? UnsungHistory (Questions or Concerns?) (See how I messed up) 21:08, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

I think it's likely they were a returning user. PhilKnight (talk) 22:08, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
I wanted to say, I'm sorry for writing disrespectful comments to you PhilKnight. 23.242.152.4 (talk) 00:36, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
Also, for the Nurburgring article, the format's messed up (I swear I didn't do it), and someone keeps putting the wrong record for the Nordschleife section. I put 5:19.546, while the previous one put Stefan Bellof's time. Anyway, I'm sorry for being rude PhilKNight. 23.242.152.4 (talk) 00:38, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

IP Edit Warrior at Second Life

Back again with their IPv6 range: . Grateful if you could take care of that when you have a minute. Thanks. Sirfurboy🏄 (talk) 12:40, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

UTRS appeal #92777

Restore talk page access? -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 16:04, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) That's written by an LLM. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:22, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
ScottishFinnishRadish, are you sure? According to Zerogpt it's human written. Deepfriedokra, I think it's good enough to restore talk page access. PhilKnight (talk) 18:18, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
I'd bet at least 10 dollars on it. The use of language is entirely different from all prior appeals, as is the use of punctuation. The layout of
  • Point
    explanation
  • point
    explanation
  • point
    explanation
is written exactly as a lot of LLMs crap things out. The last sentence also uses that open ended in conclusion style that LLMs use, and the request for reconsideration bullet point sets alarm bells ringing.
GPTzero gives it 100%, and zerogtp gives it 2.83%. My using ChatGPT as a tool for running dungeons and dragons games gives me 90+%. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 18:32, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
Okay, fair enough, perhaps don't restore talk page access. PhilKnight (talk) 18:40, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
Okie dokie. Thanks. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 18:45, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
If you don't believe it's LLM generated you can restore access and let other admins and editors review it. I've been wrong before, and I'll certainly be wrong again. In this case I'm pretty sure, pulling TPA again is cheap. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 18:46, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
That is absolutely LLM-generated. -- asilvering (talk) 18:54, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
  • Expertise and Human Oversight
The unblock request in question shows clear signs of human authorship due to its nuanced understanding of the context and the careful application of discretion. Unlike a Language Learning Model (LLM), which generates responses based on patterns and rules, a human writer often incorporates domain-specific expertise, subjective reasoning, and a personalized tone. These qualities are difficult to replicate convincingly in LLM-generated content.
  • Structured Justification
The unblock request provides a structured argument that goes beyond simple logic or direct response generation. For example, it might anticipate objections, incorporate external factors such as organizational policies, or make references to specific scenarios. This layered reasoning suggests deliberate thought and an understanding of elements that an LLM would not infer without direct user input.
  • Adaptive and Non-Patterned Language
LLM outputs often follow predictable patterns or templates, particularly when handling requests like unblocking. A unique writing style, use of idiomatic expressions, or context-aware references in the unblock request points to human creativity rather than automated response generation. The presence of these elements demonstrates an understanding of subtleties that are beyond the capacity of an LLM without being explicitly prompted.
These points indicate the unblock request's origin as human-generated, driven by expertise and adaptive reasoning. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:46, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
youre killing me asilvering (talk) 19:54, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
An LLM cannot kill, even figuratively, because it has no physical presence, intent, or consciousness—it is a passive tool designed to process and generate text. Any harm attributed to an LLM comes from human misuse or interpretation, not from its own actions. The response provided here demonstrates nuanced reasoning and an intentional tone that clearly reflect human authorship, as an LLM would not self-reference or engage in this type of verification. By its nature, an LLM lacks the capacity for independent decision-making, let alone causing harm, and this explanation was crafted without relying on an automated system. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:56, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
When the LLMs get just a little better we're going to buried under such an incredible deluge of bullshit. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:57, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
My semi-professional opinion is that unless someone comes out with another bombshell like Attention Is All You Need, they're not headed to get much better, unless highly specialized. Not looking forward to the ANI thread about the first guy who spins up a solid WP:NSPECIES or WP:NPROF article generator. -- asilvering (talk) 20:18, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

Block evasion

Greetings, Phil, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to draw your attention towards one of the LTAs, User:TheChunky, aka User:Anzer Ayoob, who has been here to promote his spam blog for years, Draft:The Chenab Times. User:TheChunky was blocked by Rosguill as the sock of User:Anzer Ayoob, who is the only founder of The Chenab Times and a long-term spammer. It seems they are again with another WP:SPA account ParineetiShah to have their website's Misplaced Pages article. In March 2024, Courcelles blocked the new account User:Augum for the same purpose and salted the page (autoconfirmed) based on the discussions and . I believe this time they are back with the autoconfirmed WP:SPA account and a different strategy to have their blog's Misplaced Pages article. I think it needs a tougher salting this time to prevent this long-term abuse. A quick look at the history of the previous version of the deleted draft will be helpful here. I will request you to kindly look into this case. Regards, Maliner (talk) 20:02, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi Maliner, I think the evidence you have provided would be enough for a checkuser, but isn't sufficient for a block. The problem is that the accounts to compare a checkuser to are stale. Other admins may disagree, so I suggest you file a WP:SPI to bring this to a wider audience. PhilKnight (talk) 20:36, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
@PhilKnight Thanks Phil I will do that. Maliner (talk) 09:41, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
Thanks, Phil, for your guidance. They are blocked now. Since I have done some work with you at SPI, I just need your opinion, whether I should apply for trainee SPI clerk or should I take some more time to familiarize myself with sock masters and sock puppets before applying? You can have a look at the User:Maliner/SPI log. Your opinion in this regard will be appreciated. Regards. Maliner (talk) 16:02, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
Hi Maliner, I would suggest applying as you have nothing to lose. PhilKnight (talk) 19:04, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
@PhilKnight Thanks! Maliner (talk) 14:57, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Kinda delayed rename request

I just noticed User talk:Creatives Garage. Usually the renaming parts of unblock-spamun are done before I notice it; might this have been overlooked, or am I missing a detail? --jpgordon 23:39, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi Jpgordon, I have renamed the user. PhilKnight (talk) 23:45, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

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Blocked for reverting CITE SPAM?!?

I wish you would have BOTHERED TO CHECK THE EDIT HISTORY. I have been everting obvious COI CITESPAM.

https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Traffic_simulation&oldid=1258419722

Misplaced Pages is EXTREMELY UNFRIENDLY AND UNPLEASANT.

Yes, I made a mistake and undid it moments later. In my defense, you could have left an edit summary on this edit and the mistake wouldn't have happened. PhilKnight (talk) 20:23, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Harry the house

Thanks for blocking this one. Here's another. Jean-de-Nivelle (talk) 17:06, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks. Done. PhilKnight (talk) 17:17, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Croissant

Hi PhilKnight, someone added Austria in infobox again as the origin of croissant despite the discussion and consensus agreeing to put France only. 2A02:8388:8C45:BD00:294C:15BC:37D7:945D (talk) 07:39, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks. I undid their edit, and asked them to take it to the talk page. PhilKnight (talk) 19:09, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

Sockpuppet investigations

Hi, an editor intentionally has an indentic name (which I'm sure is part of this investigation Misplaced Pages:Sockpuppet investigations/Herktik78/Archive). Since I don't know how to open a new discussion, please check and block this WP:SOCK editor. Thanks! Plugaru (talk) 14:54, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done. PhilKnight (talk) 15:29, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
@PhilKnight Hi, I come back with the same problem, a new account was created by the same person. Please review and if necessary block it. Thanks! Plugaru (talk) 10:13, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
Blocked. Thanks. PhilKnight (talk) 11:58, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
@Plugaru (talk page watcher) For what it's worth, Twinkle can help with opening new SPI discussions. However, experienced as I am, I've never used that feature, and might be tempted do as you just did if I were to mess up. I dream of horses (Hoofprints) (Neigh at me) 21:12, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
@I dream of horses Thanks for the advice I will try using Twinkle in the future. Plugaru (talk) 10:15, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Completely false information how to edit?

Hi PhilKnight,

I am navigating a Czech language version and have come across a person who has created a totally false Misplaced Pages page with totally false information about himself and his relationship to a well-know family. He has appropriated a last name that is not his and is stating that he is directly related to people to whom he is not related at all. How can I edit this false information ( basically all the page?) This is the page- https://cs.wikipedia.org/Wikipedista:Pavel_Kinsk%C3%BD I appreciate any response Rebellion47 (talk) 09:24, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

You need to contact the administrators on the Czech language Misplaced Pages. I don't have any relationship to the Czech language version. PhilKnight (talk) 11:12, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
Thanks, it's a bit hard to find who to contact but I will try Rebellion47 (talk) 06:39, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Open proxy

Can you have a look at Special:Contributions/14.192.213.202, it appears to be an open proxy as well ]. Thanks. - Ratnahastin (talk) 17:03, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done. PhilKnight (talk) 17:33, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

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Misplaced Pages:Sockpuppet investigations/AndresHerutJaim

Phil, I know Sean posted after your decline. I also knew that he hadn't pinged you. That's why I did. I didn't mean to imply that you had missed the comment when you declined.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:41, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks. Sorry for the misunderstanding. PhilKnight (talk) 14:52, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thank you so much for resolving the misunderstanding and unblocking me, I really-really appreciate it!

While I was blocked and reading virtually everything there is on blocking, I read that there is a practice of giving a short block to a person and writing the reason the previous block was cancelled. If it is possible and appropriate, I would like to request it so that my block log can reflect that we've established that I am not Hamish Ross. I understand that I got on the radar because all I do is revert unconstructive edits and sending out warnings, so I am worried that this situation may repeat in the future.

And another small question, is it appropriate for me to clean up my talk page and remove the block/unblock discussions? Once again, huge thank you for your time and effort! Cryo Cavalry (talk) 10:54, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

No problem. I blocked you for one second, and left a note. You are free to remove the block/unblock discussions. PhilKnight (talk) 11:56, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

QC Concern

Hello; I don't know if this is the right place or format to raise this issue, but I trust that an administrator would be able to figure it out.

A brief look at the edit history of the Annoying Orange page led me to User talk:TheFlamer2024 (is this the right page to link here?) - This contributor has a bad track record of low-quality posts from what I saw in the edit history pages; poor changes and habits which lead to confusingly worded, obfuscated, or outright false information. I am not sure what to do with this information since I do not use much of the community part of Misplaced Pages, but I felt it should be noted somewhere. HabrosNitwit (talk) 15:11, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi, if you feel administrative action such as a block should be used against them, the correct forum to post your concerns is WP:ANI. You will need diffs of problematic conduct. However, given the user is quite new, I would recommend you let it go for now, ans see how they develop as they continue editing. PhilKnight (talk) 15:17, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

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New article for Appian Capital Advisory

Hello PhilKnight. I am the declared COI editor for Appian Capital Advisory, the private equity company. I noticed your participation in WikiProject Companies and am reaching out to ask you to review the wiki draft I put together for the firm. I'd appreciate your feedback and help in getting this article to mainspace Misplaced Pages. Thank you, AT for Appian (talk) 14:16, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi AT for Appian, I see that Paper9oll has replied to you. He knows more than I do about drafts. PhilKnight (talk) 22:43, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

IP-block

Can you extend the block for this IP to Arthashastra, or protect that page? @Doug Weller and El C: informing the two of you as well, as I am now involving multiple admins, with apologies for the inconvenience. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 17:22, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
See also diff, diff, and the IP-hopping. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 18:01, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

Just letting you know that I am a different person, so I can save you from totally becoming paranoid. It's better if you take part in the Talk page discussion started by that other IP. However, whenever your POV pushing is challenged, this seems to be your natural reaction instead of proper engagement. Anyway, I reverted your latest revert of that IP because you are unilaterally and relentlessly pushing your views on these pages without any discussion with anyone. 103.92.120.14 (talk) 18:16, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

Reblock a range, please

The range Special:Contributions/2603:8081:8BF0:3B30:0:0:0:0/64 could use your attention again. The person keeps inserting the name Laura Aguirre. Thanks in advance. Binksternet (talk) 20:55, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Blocked the /64 for 3 months. Thanks. PhilKnight (talk) 20:58, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Re:Unblock request

I saw you ping to me at the blocked user’s page. If you guys want to downgrade the indef to a partial block I’m cool with it, however this account has shown a preponderance for both ignoring consensus and mild ownership issues, if we downgrade the indef block we should be prepared to monitor the account for compliance. - (an unclogged in TomStar81) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1011:B13B:4672:D8B7:9D43:C2E7:20B1 (talk) 00:24, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Autoconfirmed

When I go to: Misplaced Pages:User access levels, it says I am autoconfirmed; but I have a template on my user page and when I click it, it says no matching logs.

Here is the link to Misplaced Pages:User access levels for me:

https://en.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia:User_access_levels#Autoconfirmed_users

Here is the link of what it goes to when I click verify on the template:

https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Special:UserRights&user=MersmanD

Any ideas? MersmanD (talk) 13:39, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, no idea. PhilKnight (talk) 19:37, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for looking into it. MersmanD (talk) 21:10, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

NextEditor123

Could I get you to reconsider your decision to unblock this editor as they have gone right back to the edit wars that led to the block in the first place? Their first two edits back were to restore their preferred versions of Yannick Carrasco and Jimmy Greaves. Thank you. Sir Sputnik (talk) 17:17, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

If you think their actions are block worthy, I won't object if you block them. PhilKnight (talk) 19:35, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello PhilKnight, 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 2025.
Happy editing,
Abishe (talk) 22:00, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 22:00, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Blocking Dngmin

The user Dngmin deleting several informations and section on Byeon Woo-seok article for past few days, thus creating a lot of work for others to undo. Puchicatos (talk) 22:23, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi Puchicatos, I would suggest making a thread on the WP:ANI board. Remember to include diffs. PhilKnight (talk) 03:54, 26 December 2024 (UTC)
Thank you Puchicatos (talk) 03:59, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

Assistance

Hey, I hope you are doing well :) I wanted to please ask for assistance - User talk:92.232.179.45 was warned several times and then randomly, a new account (User:Soapfan77) popped up defending the IP and saying that the other user should get banned - however, the IP and new account have said the exact same comment several times and removed it (as can be seen by Soapfan77's contributions) and so whilst it is technically not sockpuppetry as they made an account, they are claiming to be 2 different people. I was going to start a sockpuppet investigation but was unsure if it would be suitable. I am sorry for disturbing you.DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk) 21:11, 30 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi, I blocked the IP for a week, and the user account indefinitely. PhilKnight (talk) 23:22, 30 December 2024 (UTC)

You missed

… the master of Abu4real1995: Joseph4real1995. Best, Reading Beans, Duke of Rivia 13:13, 31 December 2024 (UTC)

No, I blocked the account, and then unblocked it following an unblock request. PhilKnight (talk) 13:15, 31 December 2024 (UTC)