Wiktionary:Vandalism in progress
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- 198.146.150.2 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • page moves • block user • block log • active blocks) Has some greviance against User:Chuck Entz; I can't revert fast enough. Hyarmendacil (talk) 20:02, 7 May 2013 (UTC)
- Just so you know, it's actually faster for an administrator to clean it up immediately than it is after a non-admin has edited it... —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 20:13, 7 May 2013 (UTC)
- They created a bogus page with some idiotically-sarcastic comment, so I deleted it and blocked them for a day for "Stupidity". Their reaction has just demonstrated more and more with every nasty little edit how right I was... Chuck Entz (talk) 02:44, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
- Edits marked "(Mobile edit)"
- These are getting more and more frequent. What does it take to get them banned? Do I have to start a vote? SemperBlotto (talk) 15:35, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
- Well, I don't think it's a nice idea to just ban them all if you're suggesting that, which I guess you may not be...but really, IMO I think for the most part these "mobile vandals" should just be treated as normal; reverted and banned as necessary, with incrementally severe bans when merited. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 14:09, 7 May 2013 (UTC)
- The vast majority of these are one-per-IP occurrences. I would bet that just turning off one's smart phone and turning it on again is enough to switch IPs. There also seem to be a good number of unrelated, first-time offenses. The idea would be to ban edits by IPs using the mobile interface. If that's not possible, just blocking new page creation by IPs using the mobile interface would be a big help, since most of the bad edits are bogus new pages. —This unsigned comment was added by Chuck Entz (talk • contribs).
- Call me overly nice but I think we shouldn't restrict would-be mobile contributors' freedom. I and other avid patrollers may not be around 24/7 but notwithstanding, I think we should just continue to fight them like normal vandals as needed. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 00:34, 9 May 2013 (UTC)
- The vast majority of these are one-per-IP occurrences. I would bet that just turning off one's smart phone and turning it on again is enough to switch IPs. There also seem to be a good number of unrelated, first-time offenses. The idea would be to ban edits by IPs using the mobile interface. If that's not possible, just blocking new page creation by IPs using the mobile interface would be a big help, since most of the bad edits are bogus new pages. —This unsigned comment was added by Chuck Entz (talk • contribs).
- KYPark (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • page moves • block user • block log • active blocks)
- KYPark is not really a vandal, but he hasn't made any good substantive edits in the last 50 I looked at, and he's invading other discussions and generally making an aggressive nuisance of himself. Also, he's verging on personal attacks against CodeCat, whom he now seems to hate even more than he hates me. I really just wanted to raise this for discussion: what do we do with him? —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 05:49, 23 April 2013 (UTC)
- A really tough case. He has a borderline-delusional belief system based on his need to feel like he's contributing something, almost like that of an addict. In some ways he reminds me of w:Don Quixote- on a noble quest that has only a marginal relation to reality. He honestly doesn't understand why people treat him the way they do, so he thinks he's being unjustly persecuted. Like an addict, he has an infinite ability to rationalize away any attempt to set him straight, so talking doesn't do any good. The language barrier only makes it worse. Attempts to keep him confined so he doesn't trash useful parts of the project have backfired because he's now lost all respect for the admins and wants the world to know about it. A lot of our rules are built around motivation and respect for the diversity of viewpoints. They aren't much help with someone who's sincerely and cluelessly just plain wrong. Chuck Entz (talk) 14:50, 23 April 2013 (UTC)
- But what do we do? If we want to get rid of him, we can, but he hasn't really done much that's blockworthy. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 22:40, 23 April 2013 (UTC)
- If I anything similar to “As I've discussed most for a year with
{{term}}heavily used, mine must look ugliest so that CodeCat looks like aiming at me” again I will block him for some time. — Ungoliant (Falai) 03:48, 24 April 2013 (UTC)- Is it bad form to revert his comments that are more than 90% off-topic and more than 500 bytes? No, but seriously, when did he discover the BP? —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 04:30, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
- On the plus side, that brings him to a wider audience, which will get more of the broader community thinking about the problem. Because the rules don't address this kind of a thing, there needs to be a solid consensus behind any action we take. Chuck Entz (talk) 13:24, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
- FWIW, I really wouldn't mind seeing him gone...after all the crap I've merely glanced at the beginning of that is/was his work (arguments, addition and defense (intent to preserve on wikt) of apparently unsupported etymological info such as linking Korean words and such to IE terms/roots) I really believe he's not worth the trouble. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 15:36, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Might this be the final nail in the coffin? The coffin being a block even if not indefinite, though IMHO indefinite would be preferable. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 16:29, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I've given them a one month block. I've had so many dealings with KYPark over the years and they used up the last of my patience long ago; they produce a whole lot of noise and distraction with little useful content. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 16:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Thank you. How long do you think before an infinite block would be merited, assuming he were to keep up the same crap after this one ends? User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 18:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I think I'll permablock them next time they irritate me without producing useful content. I know that sounds calloused and evil, but KY has wasted so much time from useful editors that he probably deserves one already. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 19:02, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Get ready for some invective on his talk page. I don't think you're "calloused and evil", but your block summary certainly could have been written much better, and if nothing else, you've landed a place on KYPark's blacklist for eternity. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 19:28, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure I've been high on that list for quite some time. I have a long history with them, one that has a lot of reproving, reverting, and blocking. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 20:18, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- "Long" doesn't do justice to it! You first blocked him 6 years ago. Welp, at least you know what you're doing. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 20:27, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- KYPark's blacklist? Oh noes I'd be shaking in my boots...:P User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 20:30, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- If anyone's interested in a nice historical summary, it can be found here. No, I have to admit I've never been afraid to earn the ire of problematic editors. However, in KYPark's case, there is a certain amount of regret. They would be a top-notch editor if they were willing to cooperate. As it stands.... -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 20:50, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- KYPark's blacklist? Oh noes I'd be shaking in my boots...:P User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 20:30, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- "Long" doesn't do justice to it! You first blocked him 6 years ago. Welp, at least you know what you're doing. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 20:27, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure I've been high on that list for quite some time. I have a long history with them, one that has a lot of reproving, reverting, and blocking. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 20:18, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Get ready for some invective on his talk page. I don't think you're "calloused and evil", but your block summary certainly could have been written much better, and if nothing else, you've landed a place on KYPark's blacklist for eternity. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 19:28, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I think I'll permablock them next time they irritate me without producing useful content. I know that sounds calloused and evil, but KY has wasted so much time from useful editors that he probably deserves one already. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 19:02, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Thank you. How long do you think before an infinite block would be merited, assuming he were to keep up the same crap after this one ends? User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 18:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- I've given them a one month block. I've had so many dealings with KYPark over the years and they used up the last of my patience long ago; they produce a whole lot of noise and distraction with little useful content. -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 16:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
- Is it bad form to revert his comments that are more than 90% off-topic and more than 500 bytes? No, but seriously, when did he discover the BP? —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 04:30, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
- Now that he is blocked, he is just using his talk page to further his goals. Should we block him from that, too? —CodeCat 12:32, 4 May 2013 (UTC)
- How will blocking their talk page access help wiktionary? Let them talk there, and noone will listen. --80.114.178.7 21:47, 9 May 2013 (UTC)
- Well, anyone can see changes made to anything (that hasn't been hidden from public logs) via Special:RecentChanges. Leaving KYPark not "talkpage-blocked" as he had been just leaves him to spew more crap on his talk page, generating a further stream of bullshit in RC. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 21:56, 9 May 2013 (UTC)
- So? Who cares that anyone can see their 13 changes during a week? On average we see more than 13 changes per 2 minutes, and changes by user:X to user_talk:X don't need to be checked. Yes, some people might see their ideas, but most will decide against those theories rather quickly. --80.114.178.7 00:55, 11 May 2013 (UTC)
- Well, anyone can see changes made to anything (that hasn't been hidden from public logs) via Special:RecentChanges. Leaving KYPark not "talkpage-blocked" as he had been just leaves him to spew more crap on his talk page, generating a further stream of bullshit in RC. User: PalkiaX50 talk to meh 21:56, 9 May 2013 (UTC)
- How will blocking their talk page access help wiktionary? Let them talk there, and noone will listen. --80.114.178.7 21:47, 9 May 2013 (UTC)
- Chesshole (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • page moves • block user • block log • active blocks), Luciferwildcat? Mglovesfun (talk) 10:09, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
- Too early to tell, though I would have expected bad citations and other lameness, so I'm leaning toward not. Chuck Entz (talk) 13:20, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
- Almost definitely LW, although I won't block him until he adds a Spanish translation or something. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 13:51, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
- Too early to tell, though I would have expected bad citations and other lameness, so I'm leaning toward not. Chuck Entz (talk) 13:20, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
