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Hi there. I noticed that there is currently an RfC taking place ]. I am concerned by the page being extended-confirmed protected during the RfC, since this would prohibit legitimate (auto-)confirmed users from contributing to it. I am wondering if the protection level could be lowered to semi-protection until the close of the RfC, so as to let more editors participate while still weeding out IP vandalism. — ] (]) 02:33, 5 May 2021 (UTC) Hi there. I noticed that there is currently an RfC taking place ]. I am concerned by the page being extended-confirmed protected during the RfC, since this would prohibit legitimate (auto-)confirmed users from contributing to it. I am wondering if the protection level could be lowered to semi-protection until the close of the RfC, so as to let more editors participate while still weeding out IP vandalism. — ] (]) 02:33, 5 May 2021 (UTC)
*That would defeat the purpose of the protection. Concerns were raised when the discussion took place about ECP, but in the end, I decided it was worth the risk to try ECP for 6 months, then gauge the effectiveness before renewing it. At this time, I would decline lowering the protection level temporarily. ] - ] 09:51, 5 May 2021 (UTC) *That would defeat the purpose of the protection. Concerns were raised when the discussion took place about ECP, but in the end, I decided it was worth the risk to try ECP for 6 months, then gauge the effectiveness before renewing it. At this time, I would decline lowering the protection level temporarily. ] - ] 09:51, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

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Please read the statement on my user page. Thank you. - dennis

  • I've asked for my bit back. Please don't read too much into it. I still believe in the idea of free information, and a 💕. I'm still unimpressed by the Foundation, their promises (given their short history) and not inclined to offer any benefit of the doubt. I'm rather busy in the real world, so I would rather gnome around a bit and test the waters. Pardon if I'm not very chatty. Dennis Brown - 2¢

Note

Saw this:

Just wanted to make you aware that Gilabrand also violated her topic ban in 2019: and 4 months ago: and both flew under the radar. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 13:06, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

Nice

It's really a pleasure to see your name showing up more frequently in various discussions Dennis. I've always greatly appreciated the balance and reason you bring to a thread. — Ched (talk) 19:30, 8 April 2021 (UTC)

  • Thanks Ched. Can't make promises, but I'm trying to get more done around here. Still have a bad taste in my mouth over the Foundation (and now they are trying to force their Universal Code of Conduct on us), but I love the community, the editors and the readers, so I will try. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 19:38, 8 April 2021 (UTC)
Hey - every little bit helps. I suspect that our views pretty much align in regards to the Foundation, and the UCoC. The UCoC may look good on paper, but in practice I suspect it would only cause more strife. It's hard enough to get East-Coast USA and West-Coast USA to agree on conduct matters. Finding a way for a global agreement on conduct is downright laughable. I appreciate the effort, but I think it's a very foolish thing to move forward with. Best, — Ched (talk) 09:57, 10 April 2021 (UTC)
East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry led to at least two rappers being shot dead, so yeah. In theory, there are some universal ideas of "good conduct" between the many different cultures of the world, but putting that in writing is tricky and loaded with pitfalls, particularly for the Foundation, who still can't develop world class tools or search features. Most of them aren't even regular editors, so I fail to see how they will grasp the concept except from an outsider's, inexperienced viewpoint....to be forced upon us. They do so many extraneous things, it feels like the "encyclopedia" is the least important part of their business. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 10:06, 10 April 2021 (UTC)

Hi Dennis!

Just swinging by to say hi! Had some great times editing with you! Ryan Vesey 03:15, 10 April 2021 (UTC)

Thank U

Thank u very much Dennis, I tried to fix this as you suggested Oreste Crisostomi (with the help of DragonflySixtyseven)... Please let me know if now it's ok. Thanks a million. Verdena900

Welcome back

Here's another blast from the past -- you helped me out with dealing with some idiots, years ago -- great to see you back. Be well. DoctorJoeE /talk to me! 17:15, 23 April 2021 (UTC)

Thanks a billion.

Thank u very much Dennis!

AN discussion

Just wanted to let you know a AN discussion you commented on has been archived with no result. Although the edit was minor, the user had already been blocked and warned not to test WP:BROADLY and went on to make another edit in the same topic ban area after I created the discussion. --Steverci (talk) 00:16, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

Happy Adminship Anniversary!

Happy Adminship Anniversary!

Have a very happy adminship anniversary on your special day!

Best wishes, CAPTAIN RAJU 14:31, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

Re. the thread you closed at AE

Now at ANI so if you wish to put in your two cents there... Cheers, RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 19:01, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

  • Probably need to pass since I closed in at AE. I have faith the community is capable of reviewing the situation. I actually didn't, except to see it needed to go to ANI, and do the procedural close. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 21:04, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

A ha!

Only four are yours =) –xeno 02:09, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

Oh, I also had four. –xeno 02:12, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

Found 4 more (lots more by me, woops). –xeno 03:15, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

I was young and foolish, what can I say ;) Dennis Brown - 2¢ 10:06, 28 April 2021 (UTC)
Fixed them. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 19:26, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

Thank you!

"Sunflower Award"

Your work as an admin is not being graded,
But it certainly is much appreciated,
To know that you see with vision that's clear,
A shining light of integrity we tend to hold dear.

Your good work has not gone unnoticed!

Thanks!!!

Verdena900 (talk) 14:31, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

RevDel request

Hello, sorry to bother you. Can you please revdel 1, 2, 3, 4- offensive and defamatory. Thank you. --Ashleyyoursmile! 10:57, 30 April 2021 (UTC)

Just wanted to say ...

RESPECT!, and the follow up was pretty good too. TY. — Ched (talk) 15:08, 1 May 2021 (UTC)

Hi Dennis!

I literally only check my watchlist when I pop on to look something up. And here I see you, doing what you're doing.

I went quiet for the same reason you left. I'm very curious to see if you find things better now, because I've been missing wiki lately. --SB_Johnny | ✌ 02:10, 3 May 2021 (UTC)

↑👍 Like↑ — Ched (talk) 03:10, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
I took most of the distraction pages off my watchlist long ago, so I haven't the faintest idea what the WMF is up to :-). --SB_Johnny | ✌ 16:57, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
Something about taking over the world and installing laser beams on sharks (everyone deserves a hot meal). You know, the usual. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 20:15, 3 May 2021 (UTC)

Protection on Talk:Race and intelligence

Hi there. I noticed that there is currently an RfC taking place Talk:Race and intelligence. I am concerned by the page being extended-confirmed protected during the RfC, since this would prohibit legitimate (auto-)confirmed users from contributing to it. I am wondering if the protection level could be lowered to semi-protection until the close of the RfC, so as to let more editors participate while still weeding out IP vandalism. — Mikehawk10 (talk) 02:33, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

  • That would defeat the purpose of the protection. Concerns were raised when the discussion took place about ECP, but in the end, I decided it was worth the risk to try ECP for 6 months, then gauge the effectiveness before renewing it. At this time, I would decline lowering the protection level temporarily. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 09:51, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

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