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Immediate requests Entries
Candidates for speedy deletion as attack pages 0
Wikipedians looking for help 0
Requests for unblock 133
Wikipedia semi-protected edit requests 54
Wikipedia template-protected edit requests 28
Wikipedia fully protected edit requests 3
Wikipedia conflict of interest edit requests 163
Candidates for speedy deletion as copyright violations 0
Candidates for speedy deletion 23
Open sockpuppet investigations 238
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AB = Administrative Backlogs

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Administrative backlog

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AIV= Administrator intervention against vandalism

Administrator intervention against vandalism


Reports

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User-reported

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CSD= Candidates for speedy deletion ; PROD= Proposed deletions

Candidates for speedy deletion Entries
User requested 4
Empty articles 0
Nonsense pages 0
Spam pages 10
Importance or significance not asserted 5
Other candidates 4

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

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

Usernames for administrator attention

User-reported

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Not a blatant violation of the username policy, but it's worth keeping an eye on their edits. Filter log shows vandalism/test edits, if it persists please report to AIV. -- Euryalus (talk) 14:07, 14 August 2024 (UTC)
Requests for page protection


Current requests for increase in protection level

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Request protection of a page, or increasing the protection level

Place requests for new or upgrading pending changes, semi-protection, full protection, move protection, create protection, template editor protection, or upload protection at the BOTTOM of this section. Check the archive of fulfilled and denied requests or, failing that, the page history if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.


Extended confirmed protection for at least one monthReason:- persistent COI editing by a member of the CWI who has less than 100 edits and asserts personal ownership of the article. See: " Like I said before it isn't your International and you have free to say anything you want about us but not on our personal page."[1] Wellington Bay (talk) 01:14, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Reason: Constant editing to misgender a deceased trans woman. Also article should probably be renamed to Lana Kaiser since that is their new name. (Daniel is their dead name) Beanman93 (talk) 12:00, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Note: This appears to be a case where the subject was mostly well known under their deadname. I suggest opening a discussion on the talk page instead of edit warring. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:21, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Reason: Russia-Ukraine related article extend confirm Minecraft6532 (talk) 12:08, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:22, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Indefinite create protection: Repeatedly recreated. Jdcomix (talk) 13:01, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

User(s) blocked. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:27, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protection: Persistent disruptive editing – Possible copyvio from a COI user. 🛧Midori No Sora♪🛪 ( ☁=☁=✈) 13:58, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

User(s) blocked. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:39, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent disruptive editing – Persistent spamming of links and then latterly spam-referenced content copied from spam website. 10mmsocket (talk) 14:26, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

User(s) blocked. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:28, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Extended confirmed protection: Arbitration enforcement – arbcom palestine israel. Josethewikier (talk) 14:44, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Isabelle Belato 🏳‍🌈 15:31, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – Persistent IP vandalism. ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 15:55, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 2 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. GoodnightmushTalk 16:28, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: New user adding unsourced content, also very COI'ish. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:02, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. GoodnightmushTalk 16:29, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: BLP policy violations – False death claims by various IPs. Binksternet (talk) 16:06, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent addition of unsourced or poorly sourced content – Atleast 2 days of temporary semi protection as IPs are found to be adding unsourced reviews or opinions, reason maybe film is being premiered one day before release date which is today. Thewikizoomer (talk) 16:25, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent sockpuppetry. Leonidlednev (T, C, L) 16:47, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Temporary semi-protection: Film was recently released. IPs are found to be adding unsourced content. 3 revert rule violation by a user who was later blocked. 2 days semi protection atleast requested. Thewikizoomer (talk) 18:23, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Extended confirmed protection: Persistent sockpuppetry – please see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Bobanfasil. Wikishovel (talk) 18:33, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Current requests for reduction in protection level

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Request unprotection of a page, or reducing the protection level

Before posting, first discuss with the protecting admin at their talk page. Post below only if you receive no reply.

  • To find out the username of the admin who protected the page click on "history" at the top of the page, then click on "View logs for this page" which is under the title of the page. The protecting admin is the username in blue before the words "protected", "changed protection level" or "pending changes". If there are a number of entries on the log page, you might find it easier to select "Protection log" or "Pending changes log" from the dropdown menu in the blue box.
  • Requests to downgrade full protection to template protection on templates and modules can be directed straight here; you do not need to ask the protecting admin first.
  • Requests for removing create protection on redlinked articles are generally assisted by having a draft version of the intended article prepared beforehand.
  • If you want to make spelling corrections or add uncontroversial information to a protected page please add {{Edit fully-protected}} to the article's talk page, along with an explanation of what you want to add to the page. If the talk page is protected please use the section below.
Check the archives if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.

Reason: The protection is no longer necessary because there are errors. He was never a Command Sergeant Major. His max rank was Master Sergeant. ....... . Jhbuck (talk) 14:28, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Declined Page not specified. Lectonar (talk) 14:30, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Current requests for edits to a protected page

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Request a specific edit to a protected page
Please request an edit directly on the protected page's talk page before posting here

Ideally, requests should be made on the article talk page rather than here.

  • Unless the talk page itself is protected, you may instead add the appropriate template among {{Edit protected}}, {{Edit template-protected}}, {{Edit extended-protected}}, or {{Edit semi-protected}} to the article's talk page if you would like to make a change rather than requesting it here. Doing so will automatically place the page in the appropriate category for the request to be reviewed.
  • Where requests are made due to the editor having a conflict of interest (COI; see Wikipedia:Suggestions for COI compliance), the {{Edit COI}} template should be used.
  • Requests to move move-protected pages should be made at Wikipedia:Requested moves, not here.
  • If the discussion page and the article are both protected preventing you from making an edit request, this page is the right place to make that request. Please see the top of this page for instructions on how to post requests.
  • This page is not for continuing or starting discussions regarding content should both an article and its discussion page be protected. Please make a request only if you have a specific edit you wish to make.


Handled requests

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

4 protected edit requests
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Page Tagged since Protection level Last protection log entry
Template:Wikipedia languages/core (request) 2024-07-27 11:23 Cascade-protected from Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items/Main Page/5 (log) Protected by Mifter on 2017-03-25: "Considering the main page was unprotected by a compromised sysop semi recently, perhaps transcluding it to a cascade protected page will provide a small increase in protection"
Template:Wikipedia languages (request) 2024-07-30 19:50 Cascade-protected from Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items/Main Page/5 (log) Protected by Mifter on 2017-03-25: "Considering the main page was unprotected by a compromised sysop semi recently, perhaps transcluding it to a cascade protected page will provide a small increase in protection"
MediaWiki:Abusefilter-disallowed-WPWP-extendedconfirmed (request) 2024-08-09 11:37 MediaWiki page (log)
Eric Dick (lawyer) (request) 2024-08-11 21:46 Fully protected, expires 2024-08-15 at 20:30:44 UTC (log) Protected by Ponyo on 2024-08-08: "Edit warring / content dispute"
Updated as needed. Last updated: 21:48, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
30 template-protected edit requests
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Page Tagged since Protection level Last protection log entry
Template:Infobox Chinese (request) 2024-06-07 08:07 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2018-02-23: "high-risk template with 4000+ transclusions"
Template:Infobox officeholder (request) 2024-06-20 06:11 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mark Arsten on 2013-10-18: "Allowing Protected Template editors"
Template:Rail-interchange (request) 2024-06-20 07:17 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2018-02-23: "high-risk template with 4000+ transclusions"
Template:Infobox Christian leader (request) 2024-06-28 12:36 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Infobox language (request) 2024-06-30 06:30 Template-protected (log) Modified by MusikAnimal on 2021-08-16: "Highly visible template: transclusion count now over 9,000; most recent editors are still able to edit"
Template:Infobox islands/length (request) 2024-07-10 14:57 Template-protected (log) Modified by Yaris678 on 2017-03-13: "For consistency with Template:Infobox islands. An increase of edit protection and decrease of move protection."
Module:Sports color/baseball (request) 2024-07-10 18:29 Template-protected (log) Modified by MusikBot II on 2021-08-17: "High-risk template or module 30997 transclusions (more info)"
Template:Infobox person (request) 2024-07-19 00:30 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Module:Navbox (request) 2024-07-19 19:53 Template-protected (log) Modified by Ged UK on 2014-05-07: "lowering to template protection"
Template:Infobox road (request) 2024-07-26 06:18 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-18: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Infobox islands (request) 2024-07-30 17:45 Template-protected (log) Modified by Yaris678 on 2017-03-13: "For consistency with Template:Infobox islands. No change to edit protection and decrease of move protection."
Module:College color/data (request) 2024-08-04 15:30 Template-protected (log) Modified by Galobtter on 2019-01-24: "High-risk Lua module"
Template:Taxobox (request) 2024-08-05 06:25 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Tasks (request) 2024-08-05 18:30 Template-protected (log) Modified by HJ Mitchell on 2014-04-14: "drop to TE per request at RfPP"
Template:Country data Solomon Islands (request) 2024-08-06 05:37 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Country data Nova Scotia (request) 2024-08-06 06:47 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Country data New Brunswick (request) 2024-08-06 06:57 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Country data Manitoba (request) 2024-08-06 10:23 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Template:Country data Romania (request) 2024-08-09 06:17 Template-protected (log) Modified by WOSlinker on 2013-10-19: "allow template editors to modify"
Module:Football box (request) 2024-08-09 15:51 Template-protected (log) Protected by Plastikspork on 2018-10-17: "High-risk Lua module"
Module:Football box collapsible (request) 2024-08-09 15:51 Template-protected (log) Protected by Plastikspork on 2018-10-17: "High-risk Lua module"
Template:Infobox planet (request) 2024-08-12 22:29 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mark Arsten on 2013-10-18: "Allowing Protected Template editors"
Template:Taxonomy/Archaeplastida (request) 2024-08-12 23:51 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mifter on 2018-12-07: "Highly visible template"
Template:Contentious topics/page restriction talk notice base (request) 2024-08-13 06:09 Template-protected (log) Protected by Dreamy Jazz on 2023-01-15: "Highly visible template"
Template:Medals table (request) 2024-08-13 10:02 Template-protected (log) Protected by CambridgeBayWeather on 2018-09-23: "Highly visible template"
Template:Canadian party colour/name (request) 2024-08-14 03:53 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2018-02-23: "high-risk template with 4000+ transclusions"
Template:Infobox officeholder (request) 2024-08-14 04:25 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mark Arsten on 2013-10-18: "Allowing Protected Template editors"
Template:Infobox officeholder (request) 2024-08-14 04:28 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mark Arsten on 2013-10-18: "Allowing Protected Template editors"
Template:Infobox officeholder (request) 2024-08-14 04:29 Template-protected (log) Modified by Mark Arsten on 2013-10-18: "Allowing Protected Template editors"
Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Forms-configuration.json (request) 2024-08-14 18:01 Template-protected (log) Protected by Enterprisey on 2021-08-19: "highly visible page"
Updated as needed. Last updated: 18:18, 14 August 2024 (UTC)


RFA= Requests for adminship

RFP= Requests for permissions

Autopatrolled

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For a third time, I'm applying for autopatrolled rights; my first request was denied in April 2023, and my second request was denied in June 2024. The reason for the first decline was that my previous articles were tagged for "notability." After that decline, I worked on bringing articles over from the Russian Wikipedia and had relatively few problems when other editors were reviewing them (I don't bring over everything from those respective pages, so I added a tag for expanding from Russian to let others know that information is still there). The reason for the second decline was that I moved one of my BLP articles back into the mainspace without changing the sourcing, and it was eventually deleted (that was a mistake on my part). Now, roughly two months later, I have had little to no problems with the other articles I have brought over. I respectfully request that I be granted the autopatrolled permission this time around, as I believe it will help lighten the NPP workload to some extent. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Losipov (talk) 20:10, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autopatrolled declined in the past 90 days ([2]). MusikBot talk 20:20, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Reviewer Aszx5000 has messaged me twice that I should be autopatrolled. I don't care for my sake, since the process works fine for me, but I don't want to be a burden on the reviewers. Please either grant or deny this status based on whatever you think is best for the community. Thanks! Jordanroderick (talk) 23:38, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Would like to cut down on the backlog of pages that need to be reviewed while I create pages, especially as of recent where I've been working on creating pages for military battles, and Bahmani rulers. I definitely believe the pages I've created shows I am familiar with the guidelines of page notability, and especially quality. I've practiced with this being a new page patroller myself. Noorullah (talk) 00:36, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

I would like to have autopatrolled, as I believe it would help me in the process of making new pages. Sincerely, Wheatley2 (talk) 06:02, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has created roughly 5 articles. MusikBot talk 06:10, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
Update: I am withdrawing. I thought article just meant pages and not pages with encyclopedic content. Sorry! Wheatley2 (talk) 23:15, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
Marking as  Request withdrawn for the bot. Elli (talk | contribs) 01:00, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

I have created 25 new pages and would like to request the autopatrolled right. I have been a user since 2007, but have increased my writing on Wikipedia in the last 3 years. I create articles in generally non-controversial areas such as crystallography, symmetry and philately. GreatStellatedDodecahedron (talk) 13:19, 13 August 2024 (UTC)


Confirmed

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Alternate account of autoconfirmed user (User:QwertyForest). QwertyForest (public) (talk) 09:58, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

I can confirm that this account belongs to me. QwertyForest (talk) 09:59, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 06:00, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

Page mover

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I have been editing for over 7 years and I plan on using this permission in order to help with discussions on WP:RM and deal with cross-redirects for articles that should have more disambiguated titles. KingSkyLord (talk | contribs) 12:46, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 06:09, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

Reason for requesting page mover rights: I want to have my page mover rights extended, as I contribute to RM/TR. Was given 3mo trial and it will end on August 20. ToadetteEdit! 08:30, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user was granted temporary page mover rights by Robertsky (expires 00:00, 20 August 2024 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 08:40, 29 July 2024 (UTC)
Hi again, Toadette. You were great during the 2024 CrowdStrike-related article title saga! I hope you become a Page Mover at the same time as me! Jruderman (talk) 06:48, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
Given User talk:ToadetteEdit#Move review for Donald Trump fist pump photographs just today, as well as a past history of similar closes of deletion discussions at DRV, I am not convinced this should be granted. * Pppery * it has begun... 06:09, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
At the least, asking Toadette here what might or should have been done differently seems appropriate. Dekimasuよ! 06:38, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
I'm also concerned about User_talk:ToadetteEdit#RM_at_Talk:Ted_Wilson_(figure_skater), which is, at best, a communication failure (A good closer will transparently explain how the decision was reachedWP:NHC), and at worst a headcount to determine consensus (WP:NOTDEMOCRACY). DatGuyTalkContribs 13:30, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

I am aware that my edit count is low for this permission. I feel that I have enough experience with article title discussions, redirect discussions, and deletion discussions to know what is likely to be controversial. I have the temperament to not abuse power.

I plan to step up my involvement in improving Wikipedia in general, possibly via crowdfunding. I am prepared to take a shot at formally concluding move discussions, and just as importantly, prepared to recuse myself if necessary. I understand that closing requires many of the same skills I discovered in myself during the 2024 CrowdStrike article naming saga.

I would like to hit fewer technical snags when moving pages. But I do not want full admin powers. So, asking for page mover permission seems like the correct step at this time. Jruderman (talk) 06:46, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has 2573 total edits. MusikBot talk 06:50, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
From my talk page, reposted without comment:

Anyway: I noticed Jruderman requested page mover ability. I'd strongly encourage whoever reviews his request to assess his recent history, particularly in the 2024 CrowdStrike incident page, and Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/TESCREAL (2nd nomination), and also to see his talk page. He is very clearly unfamiliar with the processes of Wikipedia. After no consensus was achieved for the CrowdStrike move, he wanted to unilaterally move the page and multiple people had to explain why that isn't appropriate. I think he is wholly unfamiliar with how consensus is achieved, when pages should he moved, and, to be honest, how Wikipedia "works" in general. I hope his request is investigated thoroughly, particularly the pages I mentioned/linked and the talk page advice others have tried to give him. He needs assistance or ADOPTion, but I'm worried giving him page moving ability is far too early. Thanks. 91.223.100.49 (talk) 12:43, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

* Pppery * it has begun... 14:44, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
On a related note, following the closure of a previous move request by this editor there was a suggestion that a page be unilaterally moved over objections instead. I would close this as "not done" due to not meeting the minimum requirements and not having much experience with moves, but I have also reverted or altered a few of this editor's moves recently. To Jruderman, I would suggest not seeing this permission as a "power" whether open to abuse or not. It should not be difficult to receive this permission without the need for self-promotion if and when evidence of experience and effectiveness is clear. Dekimasuよ! 15:22, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
 Not done per the above. Primefac (talk) 12:29, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

I'm an active AfC reviewer, and I spend a lot of time patrolling new pages. I often draftify articles that are not sourced or need additional sources (over 250 articles so far). Having this right would be super useful and help reduce the number of R2 tags for admins in the backlog. I also have experience in WP:RM, and I'd like to request page mover rights for non-controversial tasks. Thank you, Waqar💬 16:39, 12 August 2024 (UTC)


Pending changes reviewer

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I have been monitoring recent changes on pages for a while now AlexBobCharles (talk) 08:36, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

I’ve been editing for a little while now, I’ve requested page protection and reverted edits which are not appropriate on various pages. I am pretty devoted to editing on Wikipedia and I have an extensive Watchlist so I think this permission would be useful. Adriazeri (talk) 22:55, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

I've been monitoring the pages in Wikipedia for a long time. I try my best to review new changes, revert any vandalism and provide authenticity. This permission will help me review the pages more fluently. MSouvik01 (talk) 21:14, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Did all the requirements and patrolled the recent changes page for a rotating number of days. My account also meets all the requirements. 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 09:38, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([3]). MusikBot talk 09:40, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

I've been creating and monitoring articles in Wikipedia for a long time and its time to a new step in this great community. TheFrenchKing (talk) 21:05, 12 August 2024 (UTC)


Rollback

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Hey, I was granted 3 month rollback rights trial by Robertsky, and it is set to expire next week. Can someone renew it so that I can continue the counter-vandalism work with Antivandal. Thanks. GrabUp - Talk 07:16, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user was granted temporary rollback rights by Robertsky (expires 19:09, 19 August 2024 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 07:20, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
 Not done given that you are currently blocked from PERM pages for disruptive editing/hat-collecting. Please spend a few months establishing a pattern of positive contributions after the block expires before requesting advanced permissions. -Fastily 07:01, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
Nice of you. 😄 GrabUp - Talk 07:11, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

To counter vandalism and IP vandalism. TheFrenchKing (talk) 20:55, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done You don't need rollback to undo inappropriate edits. 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 07:01, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

I just reached 500 wikipedia edits, and almost all of them have been patrolling recent changes. I'm due to become an extended confirmed user tomorrow so I figured now would be a decent time to fill out a request for rollback rights. I would like rollback rights to use more wikipedia extensions like AntiVandal. Partey Lover (talk) 05:46, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done I noticed you started actively reverting vandalism a few days 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 07:01, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

I have been active patrolling recent changes and combating vandalism with Twinkle. I meticulously leave a note of caution on the talk page of users I revert their edits. Having advanced tool will facilitate the work. Piscili (talk) 12:56, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done Malinaccier (talk) 16:58, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

I have been patrolling recent changes and combating vandalism for a little over a month. I've been primarily using Twinkle and I would like to request rollback privileges to use other tools such as Huggle. I understand the importance of leaving users a notice whenever their edits are reverted. Jiffles1 (talk) 22:30, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

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