User talk:Mtracy9

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Edit summaries[edit]

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Gamaliel (Angry Mastodon! Run!) 17:01, 4 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your recent edits[edit]

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edit summaries[edit]

Hello. Please don't forget to provide an edit summary. Thanks, and happy editing.

Gamaliel (Angry Mastodon! Run!) 03:50, 23 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

David Ferrie[edit]

Please do not add copyrighted material to Wikipedia without permission from the copyright holder, as you did to David Ferrie. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material; such additions will be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Gamaliel (Angry Mastodon! Run!) 08:54, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

3RR[edit]

Warning

Please refrain from undoing other people's edits repeatedly. If you continue, you may be blocked from editing Wikipedia. Note that the three-revert rule prohibits making more than three reversions in a content dispute within a 24 hour period. Additionally, users who perform a large number of reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring, even if they do not technically violate the three-revert rule. Rather than reverting, discuss disputed changes on the talk page. The revision you want is not going to be implemented by edit warring. Thank you. Gamaliel (Angry Mastodon! Run!) 00:39, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please havea a look at Wikipedia:External links and Wikipedia:Reliable sources before you continue. Thank you. Gamaliel (Angry Mastodon! Run!) 00:40, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked for a period of 24 hours for violating the three reverts rule on Jack Ruby. You may resume editing after the block expires, but continued edit warring will result in longer blocks without further warnings. Kafziel ^{Complaint Department} 04:30, 9 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Ciravolo.jpg[edit]

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3RR on Lee Harvey Oswald[edit]

Warning

Please refrain from undoing other people's edits repeatedly. If you continue, you may be blocked from editing Wikipedia. Note that the three-revert rule prohibits making more than three reversions in a content dispute within a 24 hour period. Additionally, users who perform a large number of reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring, even if they do not technically violate the three-revert rule. Rather than reverting, discuss disputed changes on the talk page. The revision you want is not going to be implemented by edit warring. Thank you. Ramsquire ^{(throw me a line)} 23:38, 22 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bad Faith[edit]

Please do not vandalize my talk page further by placing bogus 3RR tags. I made one revert. If you act in bad faith again, I will have no choice but to report you to Arbcom Enforcement. Ramsquire ^{(throw me a line)} 19:17, 23 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Notification[edit]

Considering your recent edit warring at Trial of Clay Shaw, I have filed a report agaisnt you here. Ramsquire ^{(throw me a line)} 21:05, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked[edit]

You have been temporarily blocked from editing in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for Edit warring and disruption. Per Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/RPJ: Edits by anonymous ips or alternative accounts which mirror RPJ's editing behavior are subject to the remedies applied to RPJ. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make constructive contributions. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below.

≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 16:26, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Mtracy9 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

The administrator, Ramsquire has attempted to link me with a previous editor, RPJ who, from what I gather, was previously blocked. Ramsquire says that my actions "mirror" those of RPJ. However, Ramsquire provides no proof of this, and little evidence. He accuses me of edit warring. However, since I have been made aware of the 3 revert rule, I have been sure to keep within its limits. He accuses me of vandalizing his page. In fact, I merely posted a copy to the 3 revert rule to his page after he did the same to my page. I did, however, make a mistake in posting this to his main page, instead of his talk page. This was a honest mistake; I am somewhat new to this. Ramsquire further says that I acted impolitely by using the word "bogus" in describing another editor's remarks. In fact, a synonym for the word "bogus" is "not genuine" -- hardly an impolite word. However, since Ramsquire considers "bogus" to be impolite, I will refrain from using it in the future.

Decline reason:

Since this block is per ArbCom sanctions in an existing case and involves allegations of sockpuppetry, it should be resolved at a higher level, perhaps via the email list. — Daniel Case (talk) 13:10, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Mtracy9 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

The administrator, Ramsquire has attempted to link me with a previous editor, RPJ who, from what I gather, was previously blocked. Ramsquire says that my actions "mirror" those of RPJ. However, there is no foundation for this charge, and Ramsquire provides no evidence. He accuses me of edit warring. However, since I have been made aware of the 3 revert rule, I have been sure to keep within its limits. He accuses me of vandalizing his page. In fact, I merely posted a copy to the 3 revert rule to his page after he did the same to my page. I did, however, make a mistake in posting this to his main page, instead of his talk page. This was a honest mistake; I am somewhat new to this. Ramsquire further says that I acted impolitely by using the word "bogus" in describing another editor's remarks. In fact, a synonym for the word "bogus" is "not genuine" -- hardly an impolite word. However, since Ramsquire considers "bogus" to be impolite, I will refrain from using it in the future.

Decline reason:

Please contact a member of the Arbitration Committee directly via email, all of their email addresses are listed at WP:ARBCOM. Please provide reference to this block, and explain your situation there. Thank you. — Jayron32.talk.contribs 03:20, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Comment for User Mtracy9: as per Wikipedia:Three-revert rule#Not an entitlement, being "sure to keep within its limits" (quote from both unblock requests above) is known as gaming the system (see #4 in the Examples section) and is strongly discouraged. — Athaenara ✉ 01:10, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

February 2011[edit]

This is your last warning; the next time you vandalize Wikipedia, as you did at Lee Harvey Oswald, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. We've been here before; we do not need to go there again. Discuss this issue on the Talk page, or suffer sanctions. Up to you. There are numerous dispute resolution processes here, but single-mindedness is not one of them. Rodhull andemu 23:24, 6 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for Your previous one-year block and recent warnings do not appear to have got the message across that you cannot just remove content without achieving consensus. Since you again show no sign of abating this behaviour, you are blocked indefinitely unless and until you give an indication to collaborate constructively. I will also note this block at the related ArbCom case.. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Rodhull andemu 23:17, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Mtracy9 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

According to Wikipedia rules "any good-faith effort to improve the encyclopedia is not vandalism. Edit warring over content is not vandalism." Therefore, I have not committed vandalism. My previous additions of content were removed before consensus was achieved, so the argument that I cannot remove content, without achieving consensus, sets a double-standard.

Decline reason:

You're not blocked for vandalism. 狐 FOX 23:48, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Mark Tracy (talk) 23:44, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Mtracy9 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

"Rodhullandemu's waring: "This is your last warning; the next time you vandalize Wikipedia, as you did at Lee Harvey Oswald, you may be blocked from editing without further notice." Therefore, the question must be asked -- if I am not being blocked for vandalism, then why was vandalism given for the reason by the administrator Rodhullandemu? Mark Tracy (talk) 00:20, 8 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

That's not his block rationale. This is. "Your previous one-year block and recent warnings do not appear to have got the message across that you cannot just remove content without achieving consensus. Since you again show no sign of abating this behaviour, you are blocked indefinitely unless and until you give an indication to collaborate constructively. I will also note this block at the related ArbCom case." This is also not a standard unblock request. 狐 FOX 00:35, 8 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Mtracy9 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

If removing content is disallowed without achieving consensus, then why do Wiki administrators set a bad example by doing exactly that? Example: "20:42, 6 February 2011 Gamaliel, External links: rm some conspiracy links." And since Wiki administrators on the Oswald page are violating Wiki policy, how do I file a complaint, specifically against the administrator Gamaliel? Mark Tracy (talk) 00:51, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

Decline reason:

Please discuss issues without additional unblock requests. Cheers. lifebaka++ 01:01, 8 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Initiated by Mark Tracy (talk) at 07:31, 8 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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