Stewards' noticeboard/Archive 22

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Batch of spambots from templatewiki

 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * — Arcversin (talk) 20:25, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll make a point of focusing on this tomorrow. Thanks! Dmehus (talk) 01:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * This also includes the list of spam-only accounts I've listed too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll, with a view to finishing it, this weekend. Dmehus (talk) 14:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:36, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

Reception Wikis' mods
Hi Stewards. I'm having a... problem with the mods of the Reception Wikis.

Ever since I added the Lion King sequels to the Awful Movies Wiki, it has been the subject of drama. The users were upset that I've added them there, even asking for them to be added to the Greatest Movies Wiki. I have constantly defended my decisions, telling them that the positive reception of a movie doesn't determine whether it is actually good or bad.

Shrek Forever After got criticism when it came out back in 2010, but I saw how good of a movie it actually is, as such, I've made a sandbox listing the positives and gained support from others, and upon completion it was added to the Greatest Movies Wiki.

Furthermore, their logic isn't how film criticisms and reviews even work in the first place. If it did, here's how reviews would work instead: "Despite the massive, massive amount of flaws and the fact that there are so little good things about it, This Movie: The Movie is a good movie merely because of the positive reviews".

For further elaboration, I recommend reading my... thing, where I call out the mods' BS. Over, and out!

FreezingTNT (talk) 20:16, 26 June 2021 (UTC)


 * First of all, I know critics aren't always a good source for reviews, but they should be still trusted for the most part, unless there's controversy regarding the movie. Plus, if you want the Lion King sequels to be on AMW, community consensus would be needed as the movie received positive reviews. The Last Jedi deserves to be on AMW due to the negative reviews from the audience, but it's still considered an average movie. If you promise to not do this again, I can readd your administrator privileges. —Mario Mario 456 23:49, 26 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Can't we all just agree that not all well-liked media are going to have a well-received reception? Like what MarioMario456 has explained to you, I am only here to add to this stepping stone: We need to have a community consensus by us administrators and other editors instead of pointlessly saying that we're adding these "well-liked movies" to negative Reception wikis. We are fully aware that there's no such thing as a perfect movie or any type of media, as they are bound to have flaws that are to be ironed out. Thanks for reading this message, and I hope you take this into consideration. This noticeboard should only be for reporting or other enquiries that requires assistance, not petty drama that could easily be squashed anyways. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:04, 27 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Procedural point of clarification: You don't need to have community consensus to add a page to Greatest Movies Wiki. What should be decided by the community is things like the scope of the wiki and style guidelines for pages. If the community decides that users may add their own pages to the wiki based on a community-defined criteria, that's absolutely fine. Dmehus (talk) 02:20, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

What are you guys going to do about Sponge's edits to the Lion King sequels' articles? I pointed out valid flaws there. FreezingTNT (talk) 01:16, 27 June 2021 (UTC)


 * FreezingTNT does have a point guys. The existence of controversial pages has been a concern of mine. And yes, I do agree with FreezingTNT that there should be community consensus when dealing with particularly controversial pages. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 19:14, 27 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I think this means that there should be in-between wikis. Okay Movies Wiki exists on FANDOM, we could fork it here. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 19:16, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

Speaking of this, has anyone gotten in touch with Trevor on Discord? To try and get his permission?


 * Awful Movies Wiki - Greatest Movies Wiki - Okay Movies Wiki
 * Crappy Games Wiki - Awesome Games Wiki - Fine Games Wiki
 * Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki - Best Shows & Episodes Wiki - Tolerable Shows & Episodes Wiki
 * Rotten Websites Wiki - Fresh Websites Wiki - Acceptable Websites Wiki
 * Dreadful Literature Wiki - Magnificent Literature Wiki - Competent Literature Wiki
 * Horrible Music & Songs Wiki - Delightful Music & Songs Wiki - Moderate Music & Songs Wiki
 * Loathsome Characters Wiki - Incredibles Characters Wiki - Passable Characters Wiki

FreezingTNT (talk) 02:13, 29 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Neutral wikis would be dead anyway, because they were dead before. —Mario Mario 456 02:48, 29 June 2021 (UTC)

Then what do we do with stuff like the Lion King sequels?

FreezingTNT (talk) 17:36, 29 June 2021 (UTC)


 * They're good movies. There's a reason why they're called the Reception Wikis and not the Opinion Wikis. —Mario Mario 456 01:48, 1 July 2021 (UTC)

My pointers about the flaws aren't opinions, they're legitimate criticisms of the movies. I posted a plan here before being demoted.

EDIT: Also, a while back I proposed re-naming the Reception Wikis to the Review Wikis.

FreezingTNT (talk) 15:20, 1 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Yes, they are. The movies got good reviews, both from critics and audiences. So now shut up. —Mario Mario 456 17:02, 1 July 2021 (UTC)

Ah, yes, plot holes (of all things) and contrivances and rip-offs and unlikable characters and continuity errors and inferior animation are all totally opinions.

FreezingTNT (talk) 23:32, 1 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Oh dear, more drama. Look I feel like dead or not, neutral reception wikis would be a good idea. Also FreezingTNT, demoted or not, is still in charge of the rebrand since he came up with the idea first. Since I also think that movies with positive reception should be on GMW, I would think that creating neutral wikis would be our best bet. It doesn't even have to be a part of Qualitipedia, it can be somethting separate altogether, like my Weirdness Network concept currently is (Absurd Shows & Episodes Wiki is a part of the future network). Also, there are a lot of movies with mixed or negative reception on GMW, such as The Lego Ninjago Movie, Star Trek The Motion Picture, and The Black Cauldron, to name a few. Not to start drama, but neutral wikis should be considered. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:43, 2 July 2021 (UTC)
 * It's best we not allow anymore replies here from here on out. Let's move on. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:25, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Request the deletion of these wikis

 * hispano76.miraheze.org
 * hispano76privado.miraheze.org
 * hispano76data.miraheze.org
 * ucronias.miraheze.org
 * ucronidata.miraheze.org

Due to some bugs noticed and I would like to restart my projects from scratch to reorganize my projects in the hope that I can continue editing them with more planning. I already have a backup of the existing content and therefore it can be deleted without any problems. Hispano76 (talk) 00:08, 23 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Hispano76 ✅ per your above request and reasoning. Note that the databases have not yet been dropped, so if you are wanting to recreate them sooner than approximately two weeks from now, you will need to request Site Reliability Engineering force through the databases being dropped earlier than that. This can be done, typically, with a Phabricator request, or you can just direct message Reception123. Thank you. Dmehus (talk) 14:15, 23 June 2021 (UTC)
 * could you please delete my wikis? with those errors, there is no point in adding content.... --Hispano76 (talk) 17:29, 5 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hispano76 ✅ (#1 and #2. Dmehus (talk) 13:38, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

Delete my wiki and account, please
Please delete my wiki and this account as well. I've had a little too much time on my hands lately and wanted to save the world, but there are things closer to home I need to focus on.

Thank you PatternProjects (talk) 09:24, 6 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Which wiki is it? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:19, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * PatternProjects I agree with DarkMatterMan4500 above that you should have specified the exact wiki you wanted deleted. In this case, though, since you have only requested one wiki and are a  on that same wiki, it's obvious, so this has been ✅. As an aside, I personally wouldn't have approved that wiki, as written, as a wiki creator as with that topic, I'd want to know more details, specifically and exactly, as to the content of that wiki. Dmehus (talk) 13:44, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

Can you remove this wiki on the wikis I visited list?
When I was search wikis I accidentally clicked on this wiki and want this out of the list of visited wikis because it would make me look bad. It's called cumclicker.miraheze.org can you remove it of of the visited wikis, https://awfulmovies.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:CentralAuth?target=Gilimaster69

what would be great Gilimaster69 (talk) 02:39, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello! Unfortunately, because of the way the login system (CentralAuth) is designed, you cannot unattach your account once its been attached to a wiki. Sorry for the inconvenience. Agent Isai (talk) 02:43, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh it's ok Gilimaster69 (talk) 15:52, 8 July 2021 (UTC)

Please lock this account
Yes, please lock this, as this is just another test account. Test example (talk) 17:20, 8 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Test example ✅. Dmehus (talk) 03:26, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request for the following accounts on the :

 * JewishBlayer
 * JewishPlayerIsAPedophile
 * DarkMatterManIsAPedophile
 * DarkMatterManMolestsBoys
 * DarkMatterManIsBrentonTarrant

Could a Steward perform a CheckUser on all 5 of them as they appear to be targeting both me and JewishPlayer, and the latter 2 on the bottom is clearly targeting me, and why does that sound so familiar? Well, anyway, they all need to be checked, although JewishPlayerIsAPedophile, DarkMatterManMolestsBoys and DarkMatterManIsBrentonTarrant (2 of which are highly inappropriate account names, and contains libel on both of them) have been globally locked, I still think they need to be checked as soon as possible. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 11:33, 7 July 2021 (UTC)


 * The latter four accounts are particularly concerning and egregious. I'll lock and hide those for now and investigate at least the latter three tonight, given the obvious username similarity and likely relation. Dmehus (talk) 13:30, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Reception123 already locked. Dmehus (talk) 13:33, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks so much. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:33, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry for reverting, but I think you can just focus on this one first. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 19:41, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ and other measures enacted. Dmehus (talk) 03:23, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, and welcome back. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 09:34, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

Global lock for

 * Lock evasion . They created the article mh:Gyaanipedia:Farhan Rana Rajpoot on Gyaanipedia as a part of their self promotion. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 09:26, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ by Reception123. However, they made another account to evade that lock, which I have requested him to lock for lock evasion/abusing multiple accounts. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:48, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And that account has been ✅ for lock evasion. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 23:57, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't believe a lock was necessary here, and am unsure why Reception123 locked the user for what was really a very, very soft form of spam. We typically only lock automated or mass controlled spam only accounts/spambots. Given that the Gyaanipedia, Famepedia, and similar wikis are proliferated with self-promotional users creating user pages to promote their acting or singing careers, I don't believe we should be locking one user and not the others. That being said, I can appreciate the approach Reception123 took as it was entirely in good-faith but definitely very much an edge case, at best, as I had a similar recent case on Miraheze Commons where I contemplated whether the warning of a potential global lock would be appropriate, but ultimately decided that a warning of a local block would be appropriate. As such, I would kindly ask that Reception123 revert his global locks, and instead ask local administration (notably Mazzaz or even yours truly, in the case of Famepedia) to implement any local blocks as may be required. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 02:33, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * The issue was that they massively advertised it on the Miraheze Commons Wiki and even here on Meta, which doesn't allow self-promotion at all. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:17, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Well, still, as I say, pages can be creation protected at  and the user can be locally blocked in that event. Dmehus (talk) 13:27, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yep. ✅ DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:30, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yep. ✅ DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:30, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

VisualEditor not working on my end
Over the past month or so, VisualEditor has pretty much stopped working for me. On DifferentHistory Wiki, it's enabled in extensions, and yet it's not possible to use on my end. As an administrator of the wiki, I tried fiddling with the settings to get it to work, but nothing. Even weirder, fellow administrator (and wiki founder) Trevor807 has been using it without issue.

On other wikis (I've only really tried the Reception Wikis), the option to use the VisualEditor is present, but I get the same error message every time: "Error contacting the Parsoid/RESTBase server (HTTP 500)".

The weirdest part is that, when opening this very page in VisualEditor, it worked fine.

I have absolutely NO idea what's going on here. BNSF1995 (talk) 04:48, 9 July 2021 (UTC)


 * I've used VisualEditor on over 6 wikis without a problem, it does appear to be an issue on your end. I suggest maybe clearing your cache. If you have an AdBlocker, temporarily disable it to see if that's the issue. Additionally, make sure your browser is on the latest version. If all else fails, try clearing your cookies. Thanks! Agent Isai  Talk to me! 15:16, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

Global locks for spam-bots on multiple wikis:


Please feel free to investigate the spam-bots that I have listed here too. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 14:58, 5 July 2021 (UTC)


 * In addition to this one.
 * DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 12:05, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hey, want to take care of these too, if Doug's tired? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:36, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request for MaisVocê Rules Est 2020:
Over a week ago, her account, Encantadia Rules Est. 2016, was locked for abusing multiple accounts, but guess what? She came back under a new sockpuppet account, with this proof to prove she's evading locks and sanctions. I ask that a Steward to please perform a CheckUser on her, not only from the behavioral evidence that was shown, but also still showing the same mentality from the Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki by messing with someone else's sandbox like she did previously under other sockpuppet accounts. There's plenty of evidence there showing this. Thank you for reading. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:40, 9 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Locked, clear evasion. -- Void  Whispers 21:23, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. It was clearly obvious by behavioral evidence and the diffs that made a direct link. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:25, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

Global lock request for TZoneM642
This user is a sockpuppet of a previously locked user known as "Inkster", and is inciting harassment by calling users insults such as "faggots" and even the N-word. Links:

Insulting us when confronting him for sockpuppeting.

Calling us the N-word on SephSpace. DeciduousWater534 (talk) 17:22, 10 July 2021 (UTC)


 * I have reverted TZoneM642's disruptive reply as it was just clear trolling. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 17:53, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * If could do a CU on TZoneM642 on the ,   and the  , that would be great right now, because the user (TZoneM642) has been a huge disturbance and nuisance to not only here, but other wikis as well. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:22, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh goodie, he's active now. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:27, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hey look, if it ain't . Maybe either him or Void could do this. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:55, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * DeciduousWater534 What makes you think this user is Inkster? I see no evidence of that from the username pattern or from the user's edits on Meta Wiki. Also, DarkMatterMan4500, please be very careful removing other users' replies from noticeboards. You may wish to disable Twinkle on Meta Wiki for the near-term as I've had to re-add a number of messages you removed in good-faith, though in error, recently. Dmehus (talk) 21:08, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Void has ✅ this. Dmehus (talk) 21:11, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, sorry Doug. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:12, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No problem. :) Dmehus (talk) 21:13, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Locked, clear lock evasion, user's behavior is entirely unwanted either way. I've re-removed the comment, as it is disruptive, adds nothing to the conversation, and is plain trolling. -- Void  Whispers 21:14, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks . And I do believe that just made a little mistake in good faith, and I could see why he was somehow a little confused. My apologies for any mishaps this may have caused. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:18, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh, and Doug, just a heads up for clarity and context, this diff which was where he slapped the deletion tag for no reason in a similar fashion to Thorn Ice, one of his oldest socks, his behavior towards us over a blog post debunking their wiki, claiming we went full YandereDev without even explaining or showing evidence of any kind, resorting to homophobia for no good reason whatsoever, and even gave someone a rude response in the form of an edit summary by giving them a snarky comment. Yeah, should've gathered them here as well to begin with. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:55, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

User rights on and
Hello can you give me autoconfirmed on Dreadful Literature and Rotten Websites wikis

https://dreadfulbooks.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Gilimaster69 https://rottenwebsites.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Gilimaster69

Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:20, 10 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Not done. It appears logged in users should be able to edit these wikis just fine, and in any case, this isn't really something that falls under Steward responsibility. Please contact a local administrator instead. -- Void  Whispers 21:26, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * In addition to what Void has said, I would just add that this is something Stewards can do, provide local administrators are not recently active. Both of those wikis had either fairly active or very active local administrators (especially the latter one). Dmehus (talk) 21:31, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Maybe you can ping @DarkMatterMan4500 here can do it Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:32, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Preference would be for you to message him here. Thank you. Dmehus (talk) 21:35, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Sure, I'll grant you the confirmed statuses for a while. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:34, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * What does it mean for a while this is not temporarily? Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:36, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * You only need it temporarily until the system gives you autoconfirmed automatically. Dmehus (talk) 21:38, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * What I meant is this permanent Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:39, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * It's likely temporary until granted autoconfirmed permanently. Dmehus (talk) 21:41, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:41, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

Election on Animated Muscle Men
I made an election on the Animated Muscle Men Wiki to regain my bureaucrat status and the election ended yesterday. Here are the results. https://animatedmusclemen.miraheze.org/wiki/Talk:Main_Page Grust 2.0 (talk) 15:46, 2 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Grust 2.0 So, firstly, as a procedural matter, to ensure you are not an imposter of Grust, would you mind logging in to that account and confirming that this is your legitimate alternate account, in accordance with our Username Policy? If you cannot remember your password, please try to request a password reset. If you do not have a confirmed e-mail address on file for that account, please do your best to try all possible account passwords you might have possibly or remotely used. Otherwise, while it might seem a bit bureaucratic, I don't see how we can reasonably make an exception for you here, absent an actual confirmation edit, so you will need to file a global rename request for Grust before I can assess your local election. As an alternative to requesting a rename, you have the option of usurping Grust by posting a note on their user talk page here on Meta Wiki, wait about seven (7) calendar days for them to object (which would not happen if you and Grust are the same user), then return to this thread, and ping me to complete the usurpation request. Grust would be renamed Grust (usurped) and you would be renamed to Grust. Thank you for understanding. Dmehus (talk) 02:14, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

Okay sent a talk page on Grust. Grust 2.0 (talk) 14:30, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

Dmehus Nobody replied on Grust's user talk page for 7 days. Grust 2.0 (talk) 14:42, 10 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Grust This username usurpation request has been ✅ (#1 and #2). As a housekeeping note, this was a follow-up to this previous request. Would you mind having Str8Muscle reply here by confirming that it is your legitimate alternate account? As well, please note that it would've been ideally better for you to have used that account rather than Grust 2.0 as, technically, if you and Grust (usurped) were not the same person and Grust (usurped) returned, they could request your account be locked as a Username Policy violation and to claim their name back. I don't believe that's going to happen as I do believe you're the same user, given that other users have locally supported your election. Nevertheless, it's an important reminder. Finally, have you now added a confirmed e-mail address to your new account and to your Str8Muscle account, to prevent this problem from reoccurring? Dmehus (talk) 22:41, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately Str8Muscle cannot reply as that account doesn't have a confirmed e-mail address as I was originally going to retire. However, I'm not going anywhere anymore so my new account does have a confirmed e-mail account.  Grust (talk) 19:03, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No wait, it did have a confirmed e-mail. I'll have it replied soon. Grust (talk) 19:09, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Whoa that was lucky, I thought I removed e-mail access to this one. But yes, I am also Grust. Str8Muscle (talk) 19:13, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Grust . That's great then. I'll assess your local election shortly, but first need to tend to a more pressing request on this noticeboard. Dmehus (talk) 20:23, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Grust ✅. Please do see my closing comments. Also, as you will not be able to patrol your own revisions after the election is done, please ping me or Reception123 if you would like us to patrol the revisions prior to your successful local election. Dmehus (talk) 20:55, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Delete kawipedia.miraheze.org
Hello Stewards, I am Mazzaz and I want to delete my wiki (kawipedia). I have been too busy to manage it and it's scope is similar to the scope of famepedia where I regularly contribute. I am the only founder and contributor on that wiki. I am sorry for the inconvenience caused, if any. Thank you! ~ Mazzaz (talk) 16:53, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Mazzaz ✅. Separately, regarding your request for a global lock for cross-wiki promotional user pages, speaking as a Steward, I trust you can appreciate that I don't feel this is appropriate for a global lock, for several reasons. For one thing, we're not Wikimedia whereby we're so strict so as to globally lock users that merely promote themselves. Secondarily, some wikis (notably, Gyaanipedia, even overly allow self-promotionalism). Further still, the user could also create their own wiki(s) promoting themselves. Finally, as a somewhat minor point, this is, presumably and ostensibly, the user's real name. As I said, though, I can definitely appreciate where you're coming from in terms of your likely activity on the Wikimedia wikis, but, as I say, whereas the Wikimedia wikis are all owned by one entity, Miraheze wikis are owned by local communities; Wikimedia Foundation wikis are locally run, yes, but, globally, they are owned by the Wikimedia Foundation. It's an emerging area, though, so I can totally appreciate your request and even to Reception123's lock, which I've asked him to revert with whatever log summaries he prefers. In terms of local blocks, that could be done; however, speaking as a local Famepedia wiki, I personally do not feel a local block is warranted and, if the original account is blocked, personally think we should revert it. I would rather see us delete and creation protect the requisite pages in question at   level, provide a warning to the user via their Famepedia user talk page, guiding them as to any local policies on the wiki and to user accounts policy, a global policy to which all Mirahezians are obliged to be bound, and then consider a local block if the problem continues. Hope that makes sense. :) Dmehus (talk) 03:44, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , well thank you for the good advice. After their global lock, I have unblocked them on Famepedia. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 05:12, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , I have now blocked their sock account because they are abusing multiple accounts to promote themselves. I have no problem if they appeal to unlock their main account,  (which is unblocked on FAMEPedia) but it looks like they only want to have their article published on FAMEPedia in any way and that's the reason why they are editing! I am not sure if FAMEPedia allows self promotion,  does FAMEPedia allow self promotion? If so, I have no problem in letting them create the article they want but since their main account is locked I wouldn't let them create the article from any other account. They'll need to appeal the lock first and create that from their main account. ~ Mazzaz (talk)  14:23, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Speaking on FAMEPedia's local policies regarding whether self-promotion is allowed or nah, FAMEPedia is founded on 5 pillars including but not limited to Being Civil, Editing from a Neutral Point of View, No Firm rules, Free contents and Encyclopedic contents. So in any way, If a user wanted to write about theirself, then it should be from a NPOV then as long as it is cited reliable citations/sources, then they are good to go. Notability isn't a strong rule at the moment, But that shouldn't make a user to create other accounts while one is blocked, It's called Sockpuppetry and It totally not allowed unless the other accounts are disclosed on the main account.
 * So I believe with this, I've answered so many questions. Ugochimobi (talk) 16:46, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , thanks for the explanation! Well I can see a lot of BLP's which are either unsourced or their author has written content demonstrating that the subject is notable but actually they aren't like the case of Farhan Rana Rajpoot. He still writes that he has over 1,000,000 subscribers on YouTube, but the channel link he points out has only 23 subscribers, I checked. So, do we need to delete all these type articles or draftify them (although I will prefer deletion)?. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 17:09, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Taking strictness aside, Let's draftify them because hundreds of these users you see on FAMEPedia are users who their articles were either 1. Marked for Deletion on Wikipedia, 2. Their articles were rejected on Wikipedia, 3. Or any other reason, probably blocked or something. So yes, we might draftify them, there's actually a script to Draftify articles on FAMEPedia, you could probably find it on my common.js locally. Thanks. Ugochimobi (talk) 17:16, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * While I understand that really anyone can write about themselves on FAMEPedia as long as they're neutral, the issue here is that many of those users later go to other wikis, namely Commons, and self-promote, upload images about themselves and make user pages talking about how great they are, how big of a "celebrity" they are, and so much more, all of which violate local policies on those wikis. In the past 3 days, we on Commons have had Farhan Rana Rajpoot and Josephwcarrillo go on there and self-promote, both originated from FAMEPedia. I ask that you please add a notice when creating a page stating that users cannot self-promote on other wikis (such as Commons, Meta, etc) where this is a violation of local policies and copy/paste the contents of these article onto there. I know we on Commons can probably add a notice too asking users to be aware of local policies but by adding a notice on FAMEPedia, you can prevent spam on other wikis where notices don't exist and also prevent users from even thinking about it. While I understand that these users probably operated on good faith and didn't know that it was a violation of local policies to self-promote, as outlined before, such a notice will make them think twice before spamming. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 17:49, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the information but firstly let me correct something, I love when facts speak for themselves without any qualifier, just like the many users you stated above, I think lately it is only few users, about 2 of them that was reported self-promoting themselves on commons. And I think the easiest way to stop that shit is me, Being more active on Commons so that they'll know that the same users on FAMEPedia are also on every other Miraheze projects. And then I'd probably add a notice about self-promotion on the notice that appears whenever an article is being created. Thanks very much. Ugochimobi (talk) 22:08, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * First of all, thank you for your correction, indeed, recently, only 2 have been warned and banned from Commons for self-promotion and there are also just 2 others who came from FAMEPedia and uploaded images of themselves in a semi-promotional way but haven't spammed and have obliged by the local policies so far. I do believe I overexaggerated when I said that many of those users later go to Commons, most don't, it's just a few problematic users who do. Additionally, this issue isn't one that is only contained to FAMEPedia, it's also Gyaanipedia who has users go to Commons and self-promote. While lately, it's only been ~2 user, there have also been others who have originated from FAMEPedia, like Iamsyrs (who was banned on FAMEPedia and who self-promoted on Commons), Mr Bittu Official (attempted to self-promote and had their page deleted) among some others who haven't been banned yet because moderation on Commons seems to be a bit lacking. Regardless, Countervandalism is a group effort, your suggestion of making your presence seen on Commons is a very good one, like that, they'll see that they can't easily spam or claim that they didn't know they couldn't do X thing because if you've already warned them. I also think that maybe Commons admins could add a notice reminding users that they can't self-promote, that way, both Commons and FAMEPedia pitch in to try and avoid self-promoters. While I understand that they act in good faith, some abuse that good faith assumption and evade locks and self-promote even after they've been warned and by maintaining a presence on both wikis, you can help ward off cross-wiki abuse. Once again, great idea, and thanks!  Agent Isai  Talk to me! 22:49, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I do believe that FAMEPedia's policies are user-friendly ones and only vandalism or cross-wiki spammers that wouldn't abide by these policies. They're too simple to be disregarded. And I also believe that if Commons set out some local policies that FAMEPedia also states then we're all guided by same rules then no one tries to self-promote when Commons states that Self promotion isn't accepted. So yes, concerning my Appearance on Commons, I think I should also take commons as a very close sister wiki to FAMEPedia because indeed they are, Many of FAMEPedia's pages also regard Commons. There's even a template on FAMEPedia called Commons category. It is used to link Media's in FAMEPedia that are also present in Commons. I think that is why those 2-4 users went to Commons, Lol. But Whatever the case may be, We'll combat this cross-wiki spamming together, I believe this doesn't happen only between FAMEPedia and Commons but also in other wikis. Ugochimobi (talk) 21:01, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Most verily indeed. I see that some users might confuse Commons as being the same as FAMEPedia because FAMEPedia links to Miraheze Commons when uploading images so users may confuse the two. I don't think many users know what a free/non-free file is, I think maybe the upload page on FAMEPedia could be redesigned in a way that allows users to learn a bit more about what that means. Today, we had someone from FAMEPedia self-promote which led me to discover that. Maybe the page could be revised to give users a bit more info about what licenses are and to make sure they understand what Commons is and what FAMEPedia is. I also believe that mediawiki:Extension:UploadWizard might be able to help as we can help guide users using the same extension used by Wikimedia Commons and maybe we might be able to add a notice alerting users that Commons is not for non-free images/self-promotion and we can direct them back to the wiki they came from. I will pass that suggestion to the Stewards/Commons admins but my suggestion about maybe redesigning the upload page to lecture the user about what free/non-free images are/that Commons doesn't allow self-promotion still stands. Let me know what you think, thanks! Agent Isai  Talk to me! 05:36, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

, that's what I wanted to do a few days ago but later Farhan Rana Rajpoot drew my attention towards them. I have seen many users (on FAMEPedia) who upload files without licensing. Maybe we can add more info about licences and revise that page in such a way that users will know that commons is not same as FAMEPedia. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 05:45, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I think a lot of users don't know that FAMEPedia != Commons and that's why they self promote. I'll go on FAMEPedia maybe later today and help draft a proposal and help patrol the wiki if that's alright with the administration. Hopefully we can get something done. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 05:51, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * All your suggestions above are much appreciated, Actually when I was installing that upload script (File upload wizard) on FAMEPedia, I thought of that (showing a guide on what Non-Free contents are that is why when you look somewhere around in the File Upload Wizard (I can't remember the specific place it is), you'll find a page that links to Non-Free contents and I believe a user that doesn't know what a Non-Free content is would love to check the page to see that. So most times I think the few users who go to vandalize or self-promote themselves are very much aware that they're not supposed to do so. Some are intentional vandalizers. But we'll see how we could work this out together. Thanks. Ugochimobi (talk) 15:43, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Unblock me in terrible tv shows wiki
I want to start a new fresh because I want to move on into better man. QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 08:17, 8 July 2021 (UTC) QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 08:17, 8 July 2021 (UTC)

look at this : https://terribletvshows.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765 QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 08:18, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , hello. In this case you'll need to appeal locally but I see that your talk page access is also revoked there. I don't know if stewards accept these type of appeals. Usually on the Wikimedia wikis they don't! But think you'll should ping the blocking admin here! ~ Mazzaz (talk) 09:42, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I've ✅ you on the Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:17, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. :) Dmehus (talk) 02:36, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
 * What is a ping? QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 14:20, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Automatic rights on new wiki not received
Greetings. I have requested a new wiki, Critical Receptions which has been accepted. However, I have not received sysop and bureaucrat by default. I'd like to request these rights be added to me manually. Thank you. -- Raidarr (talk) 12:37, 10 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Done, will see about investigating how this happened. -- Void  Whispers 21:18, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Void, yeah, I believe this is related to the Phabricator ticket(s) I have open. I suspect it's something to do with the way in which our updated CreateWiki extension communicates with our (forked?) redis server. Dmehus (talk) 20:38, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Disruptive IP troll on Nonciclopedia Wiki that needs to be dealt with:
Uhhhh, I've been noticing this IP editor getting into an all out edit-warring session with another user as seen from this history here. Someone just put an end to this already as it's getting out of control. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:30, 10 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Oh that's bad maybe I can ping @Void I just talked to him about giving me user rights up above Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:34, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * There's no need for the ping here. We're both active and monitoring this noticeboard. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 21:38, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Dmehus (talk) 21:37, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, and I'm terribly sorry for not providing you any context of why we suspected Inkster was using his TZoneM642 account, as I should've explained it to you if you were around to see it. So, I think this should clear up the confusion why you thought you didn't see any evidence. I actually wrote it on Discord too, as MarioMario456 did the reporting first thing. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:41, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Generally speaking it's probably best to not engage with a troll on another wiki where you don't have admin. It's better to clean it up once and be done with it, then force the issue to get drawn out by edit warring until an administrator shows up.
 * In any case. Blocked and cleaned up locally. -- Void  Whispers 21:38, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * @Void I think you mistaken DarkMatterMan4500 with MarioMario456  Gilimaster69 (talk) 21:43, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I thought perhaps so, but no, if you look locally, MarioMario456 was edit warring with a long-term abuse case on that wiki, I believe. Dmehus (talk) 21:46, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I stayed out of it, as I'm just realizing that it's better to revert once, then watch the fireworks from there. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:49, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh by the way, Doug, remember when you told me to remind you about Commagate and Cmon? (Sorry if this is off-topic,) but if you can remember, there was plenty of behavioral evidence from a blog post regarding Larryding in question. These comments from Commagate and from Cmon should be an indication of such, and not just from the excessive spamming either. In fact, it's strange how those 2 users would suddenly know about this blog post, and write a reply to SuperStreetKombat like as if they were socks of Larryding. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:02, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I thought he is good person? sorry if inter fear just confused? Gilimaster69 (talk) 22:00, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * That's quite alright. You didn't know, and now you do. :) DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:27, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Okay, but I like to punch vandals in the face. —Mario Mario 456 22:12, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * You and I both have a lot of learning to do when it comes to this. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:20, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Punching vandals is more validation than they get from anywhere else. Someone with nothing to lose but already forsaken time has wasted your attention on them when you engage. Bear it in mind. -- Raidarr (talk) 01:46, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Can you delete sephspace.miraheze.org?

 * The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section.
 * ❌ per the rationale articulated here. If users are repeatedly harassing a user off-wiki or on another wiki, that's a user conduct issue, and can be dealt with on a user-by-user level. Dmehus (talk) 17:41, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Yeah, there's been a number of problems with the wiki, and not just the userbase themselves. They seem to be okay with insulting other users, resorting to vandalism, abuse, homophobia like this example, and at worst, racism from here on the wiki this Requests for Comment is about, and this has been through some form of scrutiny for a few months now. The users in there tend to stalk other users (not saying all of them do, but for the vast majority, they do), such as one incident revolving around VosVosKitsune. I don't really get what their beef is with her, but as far as I am aware, she did do terrible stuff like 2 years ago, and constantly holding grudges against her, even if she is just minding her own business on one of the wikis she's administering. This needs to end immediately. This wiki is literally the Kiwi Farms of Miraheze, even if it's private. Their hate page on reception wikis and these recent change logs clearly show the systematic and unresolved Content Policy and Code of Conduct violations on the wiki. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456 15:59, 11 July 2021 (UTC)


 * A good example would be their constant stalking against a user, VosVosKitsune, and they think it's okay to still poke fun at her even after 2 years of the drama being supposedly laid to rest. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 16:04, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * DarkMatterMan4500 that's an example of a user conduct issue, for which the noted user was ✅. If users such as Eiji or Inkster continue in this vain, they will continue to be globally locked. That does not mean deletion of the wiki is required. Dmehus (talk) 16:37, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ❌ I'm not seeing enough enough of Content Policy issues that are both egregious and systemic. If we deleted wikis merely because of a problematic page or two,  would've been deleted awhile ago as crucially, like with that example, this wiki's bureaucrats have been amenable to making corrections or deleting problematic pages when requested by global functionaries (notably, Stewards). Additionally, as a private wiki, while they are still obligated to adhere to Content Policy, there is some degree of additional latitude given. My question, though, is how you are able to view this wiki without local   access? Dmehus (talk) 16:35, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh that part's easy. We were able to see through one of their outdated diffs to see what they were up to. has saved some of them on the Web Archive site. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 17:08, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Not just me, but saved some of them. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456  17:24, 11 July 2021 (UTC)


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I have a problem with my new wiki
Hello! Recently I made a wiki request that was approved, which you can see in this link: https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:RequestWikiQueue/19224

The problem is, I don't have the rights of ManageWiki permissions in that wiki which is strange since I'm the one who requested the wiki, therefore, it should give me that permissions.

Hope you find a way to fix this problem! Agent on Discord said me "It's possible that an error occurred and you weren't properly attached to the wiki."

Thanks! Greg89 (talk) 19:01, 11 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Greg89 ✅. Dmehus (talk) 20:30, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

Can you reopen atrociousyoutubers.miraheze.org?
I just want to see the wiki, as it looks like a good wiki. I just want to see it back. MountWario (talk) 06:37, 12 July 2021 (UTC)


 * That won't be happening anytime soon, at all. Besides, it's going to get deleted soon. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 09:25, 12 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ❌ per the comments in similar requests, available in the archives. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 13:45, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

Massive vandalism cleanup request and investigation required for :
I am requesting a massive cleanup of vandalism and blanking from multiple disruptive IP editors on behalf of Dodekai, and if you look into the recent changes from today, and before, there's been nothing but a huge disruptive mess, and every time I reverted their vandalism, I would inadvertently trigger the abuse filter with no intention. It's been wreaking havoc there, and please help assist the founder with this atrocious mess. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:46, 12 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Well, the vandalism seems to have been taken care of, but I'd still like the vandalism to be investigated as well. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:51, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

how does auto confirmed work? and does it say that i am auto confirmed
So my question is how does autocomirmed work and does it say in user rights log that you have been auto confirmed and does it mean you dont nead comfirmed? i am just confused. Gilimaster69 (talk) 19:06, 12 July 2021 (UTC) Gilimaster69 (talk) 19:06, 12 July 2021 (UTC)


 * also do autocomfirmed and comirmed do the smae thing Gilimaster69 (talk) 19:13, 12 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Autoconfirmed means that you've been around long enough that certain protections (mainly against spammers and vandals who show up for bad behavior) are lifted because it's assumed you are a real user acting in good faith by now. The largest daily change is not having to fill captchas for edits. Confirmed is when wiki staff add this to you manually. -- Raidarr (talk) 20:46, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

About my friend who was globally locked due to being underage
As a full-groun adult in my home country (Thailand) i remmeber when my friend in California (the owner of the Sinma15191 and SKMedia Projects account) was angry that he lost his account on August 2, 2020, due to him violating section 8 of the privacy policy (which prevents children under 13 from creating accounts on this site). his BD is 2007/06/13, even though he claimed he was born a year later. He even used my gmail to spam unblock requests to the staff, especially to Zppix and Reception123, who have banned my friend from making further appeals, and advertised my accounts on other sites (sory for my bad engrish, i never learned it until 2013).Tanawat2002 (talk) 22:21, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

I am not admin of my own wiki.
I requested for a wiki creation (ownsc.miraheze.org), but it seems that I am not the administrator. I was told to address the question here and maybe you are able to fix this issue? Thank you! Mihai1103 (talk) 20:43, 14 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Easily fixed. Let me know if you have any other issues with the wiki. It's possible not everything was created properly. -- Void  Whispers 21:31, 14 July 2021 (UTC)

Please Revert Last AbuseFilter Action on philosiverse.miraheze.org
I have an AbuseFilter set up to block certain things for role play reasons (the wiki is supposed to be a wiki in a fictional universe where these filters are required by law), and I accidentally triggered the filter when trying to fix a typo on a page. I tried to dismiss the warning, but I hit the wrong button and now all of my rights have been revoked! Please revert the last action taken by the filter (filter #1), and I WILL also disable “remove from groups” on that filter to prevent this from happening again once you do this! Bauerbach (talk) 00:05, 15 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Should be done. Do be more careful with that kind of filter though. I generally wouldn't recommend setting anything above disallow, unless absolutely necessary for some reason. -- Void  Whispers 01:34, 15 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok, sorry! I’ll only use that as a last resort from now on! Bauerbach (talk) 02:14, 15 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Bauerbach (talk) 02:14, 15 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for changing the filter settings for me! Bauerbach (talk) 02:16, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Apparent spam
mh:login:User:0lisamarie appears to have been created to peddle an advertisement; I report it here for further action. I'm not entirely sure what the best process is for this case, so I seek advisement on that as well - my first instinct was to blank before reporting, but I figure I'd get an idea before acting. --Raidarr (talk) 01:56, 15 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Yeah, good call. Editing on someone else's user page on the  would only trigger the abuse filters. Only Stewards, Global Sysops, and System administrators are allowed to edit someone else's user page. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:48, 16 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I've gone ahead and deleted the page for advertising/self-promotion. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 05:38, 17 July 2021 (UTC)

How can i make a Small Article Banner?
I mean, if a article is very small, a banner at the top appears FranciscoLol2009 (talk) 16:50, 16 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Do you mean templates like this one (save the text)? If so, what many do is copy templates from other wikis and import them to their own. You could try doing that. You can then insert the template into small articles. Note that templates are not automatically added onto articles if they meet certain conditions, that can be done with the use of a bot that scans pages and adds templates accordingly. If you require more assistance, I recommend you ask on Discord or IRC as it is easier to explain on there. Thank you! Agent Isai  Talk to me! 17:43, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request for Teen Titans Go! Rocks:
I have a strange feeling that Teen Titans Go! Rocks might be a sockpuppet of DearMaster6/The something guy mainly because they have claimed that the Lion King (1994) was a rip-off of something without explaining why it is. This diff from the Best Shows & Episodes Wiki, for example, is strangely similar to this diff, considering how both of them have said the exact same thing by claiming that the Lion King (1994) is a rip-off of Kamba the White Lion without even showing any evidence of it. I believe this is no coincidence that they are no doubt related to each other. Please note that they've made similar edits across other wikis in such a strange fashion. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:21, 13 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Not to mention that the suspected master account, DearMaster6 also said something similar to what the 2 sockpuppets have said, with the same "It's a rip-off of X" claim, as shown on other wikis. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:41, 13 July 2021 (UTC)
 * It would be nice if someone were to look into this if they can. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:30, 17 July 2021 (UTC)

I got harassed by DarkMatterMan4500 for making a edit on a Pokemon Page (He disrespects opinions too)
Proof: awesomegames.miraheze.org/w/index.php?title=Topic:Wcwif8hjydot2c1y&topic_showPostId=wcwif8hjyhmvag06&fromnotif=1#flow-post-wcwif8hjyhmvag06 I even gave my IP to him to check so, he needs to be locked Banjo (talk) 17:14, 17 July 2021 (UTC)


 * He is also one of those SJWS and Roblox Cafe Workers Banjo (talk) 17:28, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * He did not harass you. He just made an observation. He also hid your reply with your IP to help protect your privacy. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Bu <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#F83A0C,#FF6347);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">kk <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#FFD228,#FED057);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">it 17:30, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No he falsely blocked me and harassed me for having a opinion he doesn't like. Banjo (talk) 17:31, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hm? Have any evidence (Preferably diffs) proving so? —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Bu <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#F83A0C,#FF6347);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">kk <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#FFD228,#FED057);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">it 17:33, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Look at the edits in my talkpage on that wiki and you will see. Banjo (talk) 17:35, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * So is WG8686 your old main account? —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Bu <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#F83A0C,#FF6347);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">kk <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#FFD228,#FED057);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">it 17:40, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No, I do not know, who the fuck that guy is. Banjo (talk) 17:42, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hm, then why are you so worried about DarkMatterMan4500 using the term sockpuppet? —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Bu <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#F83A0C,#FF6347);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">kk <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#FFD228,#FED057);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">it 17:44, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * He also reverted my edits for no fucking reason, yet there was no rule saying blocked user's edits will be reverted. He is treating people like shit Banjo (talk) 17:39, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Obvious sock is locked. Consider finding something else to do. -- Void  Whispers 18:28, 17 July 2021 (UTC)

There is a wiki with pages copied (fully or partially) from other wikis.
Hello. I recently discovered a wiki that has pages that have been fully or partially copied from other sites. It's called Beach Ball Wiki. Here's the link: https://closingthings.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page The wiki was created by a user named Caidin2009 (also known as Caidin Johnson), who is known for his long-time vandalism on certain articles on Wikipedia and Fandom. I found this wiki back in June of this year, and I did some investigating. Some of the pages on the wiki are taken from Logopedia (a wiki on Fandom) and some are taken directly from Wikipedia (along with broken links).

Here are some examples: https://closingthings.miraheze.org/wiki/Paramount_Pictures (This page's content is taken directly from Wikipedia's article about Paramount Pictures.) https://closingthings.miraheze.org/wiki/Castle_Rock_Entertainment (This page's content is taken from two CLG Wiki articles. ) https://closingthings.miraheze.org/wiki/Beach_Ball_Wiki_Tutorial_Guide (Almost all of this tutorial guide page's content is taken from CLG Wiki's tutorial guide. ) https://closingthings.miraheze.org/wiki/Blue%27s_Clues (Almost all of this page's content is taken from CLG Wiki's Cannell Entertainment page, except he also added Blue's Clues-related stuff to the page. ) So yeah, a lot of content from other wikis have been copied and pasted into the Beach Ball Wiki. Hopefully, this problem will be solved. Thank you. Regular Badger (talk) 06:15, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Indeed, it appears that many pages on that wiki are ripped straight from Wikipedia or other wikis. That's an issue as it also features no attribution to Wikipedia or any other wikis which is required by their licensing. This appears to be ongoing for a while, one article from at least 2020. It's also a bit blatant, the user seems to have left the signature of CLG Wiki admins at the end of this page. The user may not know that attribution is needed and may be confused. Maybe a warning might be best in this situation. Regardless though, Stewards will surely assess this shortly, thank you for taking the time to report it. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 06:27, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

Close wiki request
Hi. I want to close this wiki, the Roblox Rise of Nations wiki, as it is unofficial, is clearly a copycat of the real Roblox Rise of Nations wiki on FANDOM, and is currently run by RealKnockout, a former bureaucrat that is banned on our wiki for several reasons. Most of the pages are copied word for word (even some of the code is not working), and the Miraheze wiki was created on May 2021, but the FANDOM wiki was created around September 2019. Many of our staff, including the current bureaucrat of the fandom wiki, ZackRON00, gave me approval to write this message, and you can ask them for more questions. Thank you and have a nice day. TheRichSeries (talk) 17:54, 2 June 2021 (UTC)


 * First of all, the wiki has had the pages imported correctly from the Fandom version, correctly linking to the source wiki which, in turn, links to the source wiki's contributors. If I'm being honest, it sounds like you might be active on the Fandom wiki and disappointed the wiki has been forked on Miraheze. I would also remind you of Code of Conduct in your references to other users. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 18:08, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes, that is correct. Although ZackRON00 created the wiki, RealKnockout now controls it and its content, and we want it taken down because Zack has abandoned this project, and it has ended up in the his hands, without our permission. We're now focusing on building the main wiki over on FANDOM. Thank you. TheRichSeries (talk) 18:40, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I find it strange how you're reporting that wiki, considering how a user was created for the purpose of attacking that individual. This makes me think that there's something sketchy going on here. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 18:54, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Well, Rabby here, I'm also an administrator at the FANDOM wiki. And well we have no affiliation with that account from last time we checked, it's probably one member of our community going to attack him, we don't really want to do that. We just want the wiki shut down. Rabby (talk) 18:58, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Alrighty I logged in. Rabby (talk) 19:02, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * As long as it's not on FANDOM, there's really nothing else that could or needs to be done here. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 19:22, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * What do you mean by nothing can be done? They are literally stealing the articles from the FANDOM wiki.
 * From what we've seen Realknockout just wants to steal the wiki and optimize it for Miraheze later. There is LITERALLY a user that has 1 edit saying, "Port from Fandom, will optimize for miraheze later", and on top of that they have a bunch of broken code in some user pages. You know why? Well, the source is just a port from fandom... Surely this breaks something here. Rabby (talk) 19:27, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * On top of this we already have a wiki backup on miraheze incase something goes wrong, we never gave permission for another backup. Shouldn't there be a rule against stealing wiki's from other wiki farms? Rabby (talk) 19:29, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * What Copyright is the wiki under? The vast majority is under CC BY-SA, and the wiki is under that license so it depends on what license the Fandom is under ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  Buk kit  (talk) ( C ) 21:58, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * The fandom wiki appears to also be CC-BY-SA. — Arcversin (talk) 22:08, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I understand your concerns, but they are not doing anything wrong. They are following the legal mumbo jumbo that the license has. No action would be taken unless they are not sourcing the wiki, which is a violation of the CC-BY-SA license. Buk kit  (talk) ( C ) 23:23, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * True, there is a staff (creator I think) of the wiki named RealKnockout. Buk kit  (talk) ( C ) 22:28, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thus making this request pretty much demoralizing what is fair use, and what's not. That's just my take on this section, considering this very fact that the wiki that and  are mentioning falls under that same license, meaning it's not violating anything of the sort. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:40, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
 * @Bukkit I had a talk with Fandom staff and we did notice that the copy Miraheze wiki hasn't credited the original in any article from what I've noticed.
 * They replaced the Fandom's version of the wiki discord server with theirs, and so on and so on. Rabby (talk) 23:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * They basically have no attributions. Rabby (talk) 23:17, 4 June 2021 (UTC)

This definitely won't resolve anything considering that both the FANDOM and Miraheze versions appear to be running under the CC BY-SA copyright. This is going to be marked as by an administrator if the argument doesn't cease. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:18, 2 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Could somebody please just end this already? The direction this is heading is disaster, and I don't want this to perpetuate into some type of drama war. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 23:21, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Did you delete my replies? I talked with Fandom staff about this and we noticed that the other wiki [on miraheze] did not source anything. They replaced our discord server with theirs, so on and so on. They basically have no attributions.
 * If you guys can't delete it, that's fine. It's just a tad bit frustrating. Rabby (talk) 23:29, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes I did, and I think I made myself clear on the licenses, so I shouldn't really be repeating myself. What's the point of processing this, when I feel like you and TheRichSeries here in this section isn't assuming good-faith, and is biting the user in question? Wouldn't it be better off if you and Rabby just simply ignored RealKnockout and go on with your day? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 23:42, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Rabby My apologies for DarkMatterMan4500's reverting your replies. I'm not sure why he reverted your replies, though as they were made logged out, he might've mistaken the replies as vandalism. Nevertheless, I've now suppressed those revisions. I've had a look at  and I do see that Reception123 imported the pages following a Phabricator ticket here. Now, I do note only the current revision was imported, so it's not clear to me whether this was (a) a full XML dump from Fandom's Special:Statistics page or (b) a partial XML dump based on pages RealKnockout exported. Ideally, the edit summary should also link to the source page in question, particularly in this case since we don't have full contributor history. However, if we had full contributor history, while an edit summary link would be also nice, technically speaking, we only need to have links to each page's contributors. So, after reaching out to Owen, in my community capacity, is to reach out to RealKnockout to effect remediation. Dmehus (talk) 23:47, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 14:00, 19 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 04:41, 28 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Relisted. Dmehus (talk) 21:13, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

I need bureaucrat rights
Hello stewards, I need bureaucrat rights on my wiki. I forgot to transfer my rights to this account. Wiki: nostalgiawiki Old Account: User:WikiJS —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Bu <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#F83A0C,#FF6347);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">kk <span style="color:orange;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#FFD228,#FED057);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">it 13:46, 16 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Bukkit ✅. Dmehus (talk) 21:06, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

Would like to close a wiki
Please permanently delete the wiki, as that wiki might not be useful anymore. Thanks, and sorry if I was typing short. Zocktersrat (talk) 02:41, 17 July 2021 (UTC)


 * ✅ as the only contributor to this wiki who has requested deletion. Dmehus (talk) 20:25, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser Request for Lastflash and Bakerbeat5:
I am requesting this mainly because the 2 users in question have been acting pretty strange, and here are the following things they have done: Let's see here, Lastflash has annoyed DeciduousWater534 in the same style as Larryding, and Bakerbeat5 has replied to one of their own talk pages (which I assume is being ran under a different master account. Also, additionally, I found that another strange suspected sock, Championthegoat has made this compelling edit, pretty much confessing to being Cbolt12, or another strange sockpuppet account for that matter, which raises a red flag, if you ask me. I'd like this to be investigated when you guys get a chance. If it's confirmed to be the same person, please lock them along with any additional accounts that they may own. Thanks. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:26, 18 July 2021 (UTC)


 * DarkMatterMan4500 I'm going to mark this as ❌ as Lastflash has made zero edits or log actions cross-wiki, so you have no suspected target for Bakerbeat5. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 21:32, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Okay, but what about Championthegoat? I find it pretty strange how they edited on Cbolt12's sandbox, which was moved there by MatthewThePrep. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:33, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Not sure why you are trying to double-barrel your requests here, but you haven't linked to anything compelling in any case. Dmehus (talk) 21:35, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Very well, guess we could leave it as is unless stated otherwise. Thanks again for responding DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:35, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No problem. Please start a new request if you see further cross-wiki edits from either of those users that might suggest a likely relation. :) Dmehus (talk) 21:36, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Note, too, that user board messages do not produce any edits or log actions. Even if they did, though, I don't see anything compelling here. Dmehus (talk) 21:34, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

Wiki Deletion Request
Hey Stewards, I want to delete this wiki I wanted to make, as I don't think I'll have the time to add all the pages I want to make due to how crazy my work schedule has been. I think when it frees up a bit, I'll request another - although different in terms of topic - wiki, I just think this should go for now. Additionally, I talked with other members of NUMTOT (the group I was making a wiki about, which I am a part of) and it seems like they want to create a full-on website instead of a wiki. Thanks in advance! ChessPiece21 (talk) 01:15, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Invalid username
A user in the Amical wiki wants to use his old username, KRLS, but it's too similar to another existing user, named Krls. I don't know if the previous user has any editions or is active any longer. If it doesn't have editions, could you please delete it and allow this new user to take up KRLS? Amical (talk) 22:30, 19 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Angelo Pisani (talk) 13:49, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Qualitipedia power abuse case
As I have discussed before, two of Qualitipedia's admins, MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge, have been abusing their powers to attack me.

First we will start with DuchessTheSponge. We will not include what he did to me on FANDOM since that is off-site, but I will discuss what has happened here. Here is everything that Duchess has done against me:
 * Back in December, he blocked me on a bunch of different wikis when I appealed my block on his talk page on my wiki, The Wow House Wiki. The talk page has since been deleted due to containing profanity.
 * He has repeatedly reverted my edits. Take a look at his talk page here (User talk:DuchessTheSponge). If you look at the history you can see a while ago I apologized to him twice but he just reverted the edit. He also reverted my edit on the SpongeBob SquarePants page on Best Shows & Episodes Wiki (see here: mh:besttvshows:SpongeBob SquarePants (Seasons 1-5, 9-present). In the history of that page I added Prehibernation Week to the list of good episodes because it seems to have positive reception. However, he reverted my edit, while again using profanity in the edit summary. Also, when I asked why Worst Music & Songs Wiki was created rather than continuing the election on Horrible Music & Songs Wiki, he just reverted my edit. See here: mh:worstmusicandsongs:Talk:Worst Music & Songs Wiki (see the history), and blocked me there despite me not having done anything wrong there.
 * He has falsely warned me several times:
 * He warned me for reverting his edit which didn't really make sense at the time, apparently that is considered "vandalism". See here: mh:freshwebsites:User talk:Blubabluba9990.
 * On Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki, he warned me for marking the Prehibernation Week page on that wiki for deletion since at the time I felt it had majority positive reception. However, when I told him that the warning was invalid, he blocked me (see here: mh:terribletvshows:User talk:Blubabluba9990.
 * He even warned by friend BookFandumb1 just for defending me (see here: mh:crappygames:User talk:BookFandumb1.
 * Duchess also deleted a bunch of my blog posts and messages on Crappy Games Wiki for no apparent reason (see my deleted user contributions on that wiki).
 * He has repeatedly deleted BookFandumb1's comments defending me on an attack blog he made.
 * As mentioned above, him and MarioMario456 both made a blog dedicated to spreading lies about me, and trying to turn everybody against me (which is linked in an above discussion).
 * He has deleted several of my user pages on almost every Qualitipedia wiki.
 * And to top it all off, he is constantly defending ESB and acts like it is the best thing since sliced bread, ignoring the horrors I experienced there and shoehorning his personal opinions onto the page instead.
 * He betrayed our agreement that the Encyclopedia SpongeBobia page would be called Encyclopedia SpongeBobia (2007–2019, 2021–present), since when I was blocked he moved it back to just Encyclopedia SpongeBobia. See the page's history on Fresh Websites Wiki: mh:freshwebsites:Encyclopedia SpongeBobia, and see his talk page on that wiki for the discussion: mh:freshwebsites:User talk:DuchessTheSponge.

Now on to MarioMario456. He has not committed as egregious power abuse as Duchess, but recently he has also had his faults:
 * He rages at me a lot when I try to ask him questions. See his talk page here on Meta. Pretty much any discussion I have with him ends with him raging.
 * He has blocked me repeatedly for the same reasons as Duchess: Random minor things which are not against the rules on any Qualitipedia wiki. To add to that, they have both blocked me on wikis I have either never contributed to, and some of them I never intended to contribute, I just visited the wiki briefly.
 * When I asked him to do some things on Crappy Games Wiki, he gave me a warning and raged at me. Also, in the deletion summary for the discussion me and Duchess had about proposals, he raged that Encyclopedia SpongeBobia has not gone downhill, even though it has. He also acted like me saying that was some sort of crime even though it is never mentioned in the rules that you can't state opinions. And as I said, he deleted the discussion, rather than even replying to it. You can see my deleted user contributions on Crappy Games Wiki.
 * He pretty much sides with Duchess.

In summary, this is not okay and is long–term abuse, at least in Duchess's case since the first time he blocked me cross wiki was in December. I would request a desysopping of both users across Miraheze or at least a warning. I would also recommend you delete the attack blog against me on Crappy Games Wiki. And I also need to be unblocked on every wiki I am blocked on. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 18:07, 20 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Well, it looks like either Duchess or one of the other admins deleted my messages for some reason. You can look at my deleted user contributions on those wikis for proof. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 18:14, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * You have made this case in good part already, I suggest this be about the last lengthy comment and to keep the contents to one place, as posting literally everywhere in slightly different statements seems a lot like drama fishing. That said this makes specific claims that can be addressed, which could be of possible use as long as it's kept clean and consistent. I would suggest using/creating internet archive pages of content you want to use as evidence so it cannot be removed from here on out, though the Stewards can probably just look into specific things anyways so long as they have a link. Lack of specific references for evidence has probably been your greatest weakness so far. This has been a highly partisan back-and-forth saga and I have to imagine some people are a touch tired of seeing it play out. As much as some might have a full tin of popcorn as well. The use of links here is a good start, but again. Shoot for brevity, avoid making the same point multiple times and concentrate the evidence. --Raidarr (talk) 18:27, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * One problem, it is too late to make internet archives. Stewards can view deleted contributions though. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 21:24, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

ManageWiki problem
Hello, there is a problem at https://xen.miraheze.org/w/. Some rights that only administrators have are all users. Can you see it? Thanks! Fffv7787 (talk) 08:44, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , yeah. If you are the bureaucrat there you need to go to mh:xen:Special:ManageWiki/permissions/* (direct link) and remove those administrative rights form the users (*) user group. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 09:39, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello, yes but I'm not bureaucrat in this wiki. Fffv7787 (talk) 09:44, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , see this log. Maybe those rights were intentionally added to the * user group. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 09:49, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes, I know, I just asked for help by stewards because I'm not a bureaucrat. Thanks! Fffv7787 (talk) 10:00, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. But have a look at wikipedia:WP:THREAD to see how to intent comments on discussion pages. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 10:21, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Fffv7787 (talk) 10:26, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Broadly that's a local admin issue would only become a Steward one if they are unable to fix + inactive (actually at that point a Global Sysop might be good here). Unfortunately the local administrator (Bedriczwaleta) appears to have 2 edits on his own wiki and has not done squat in a long time, so this may be a case of disappeared admin. He did customize his permissions from the looks of it, so it's entirely possible something was screwed up. If you can make a list of what is specifically off, someone acting as a Global sysop might be able to fix it. Also, it's all about the colons; you can see how the indents work if you view page source (such as how I've just started a new section). --Raidarr (talk) 10:36, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Fffv7787 (talk) 11:18, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

Dormancy Policy exemption
Hi. Is there any way Dormancy Policy exemption for wiki.aridia.space, it's small wiki with no need often edits and we still use it for or community. Thank you. Aridiaspace (talk) 12:07, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

Dormancy Policy exemption for the KBP Universe wiki
KBOS/Cuddly Rainbow Guardian lost her internet access, and the inactivity warning has started showing up on her KBP universe wiki. It is unknown when she'll come back, and I think it'd be a shame if she were to come back just to find out the wiki shut down. -Typh00nCycl0ned (talk) 06:52, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Please help
I need people to hear my side of the story about what has been happening on Qualitipedia. I have been falsely accused of starting drama, and I am being treated unfairly even when I try to resolve the situation. Obviously nothing has been able to help. It really seems like things have gotten out of control. I can't lose Miraheze, it is all I have left. Every time I try to offer criticism, they act like I am trying to start drama. And everyone refuses to hear my side of the story and acts like I am the bad guy, and goes around spreading lies about me. There has been lots of drama surrounding me yet it was not caused by me. I have been the butt-monkey of both FANDOM and Miraheze for over a year now. I have been demoted, kicked around by trolls, blamed for starting drama, and blocked. I just want to contribute, and I don't want to cause drama. They blame me for being unable to take criticism when it seems like they can't take criticism either because every time I try to peacefully offer suggestions they just go and block me. I need Steward's help. I would hate for Qualitipedia to shut down but this CANNOT continue. I am tired of being the center of drama and I just want peace. Qualitipedia is all I have left. I have discussed this millions of times in countless blogs and posts, but it seems like people just fail to listen, start beating dead horses, and pushing me around whenever I try to do ANYTHING that goes outside of the status quo. I don't want to be the bad guy, I just wanted to have fun on Qualitipedia. I don't understand what I am doing wrong, all of the admins seem to hate me for no apparent reason. I will ping the involved users here because this has to stop ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

I do not want any drama, or any finger pointing. The Content Policy literally says that wikis cannot cause problems that make it difficult for other wikis. Please be civil, because I have tried to be. And do not spread lies about me. And please read the policies on the main page of every Qualitipedia wiki before you start accusing me of breaking rules, because I have been blocked for breaking non-existent rules. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:12, 14 July 2021 (UTC)


 * And this is not even a problem that just involves me. There is not a lot of problems with the content on the wikis, but the users are a different story. The content policy says that wikis cannot cause problems which make it difficult for other wikis. It literally talks about the wikis drawing negative attention to the farm which has sadly happened. Also, it says that wikis should not waste Steward's time, which has also sadly happened. I am the main person being targeted, but Qualitipedia right now seems to be in a bigger state of turmoil than ever before in the history of the Reception Wikis. But what is at the front and center of it all. Well, users constantly playing the blame game by trying to pin the blame on another person rather than accepting ANY criticism towards the wikis. I have now been blocked on every Qualitipedia wiki just for bringing up a suggestion on how to improve the wikis. It is time that Stewards intervene. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:20, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * The Code of Conduct even says: “ A community where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one.” It also says that wikis should not draw unwelcome attention to the farm.
 * There are no explicit Content Policy violations, but I feel like the Code of Conduct is being violated constantly with users spreading lies about me and constantly harassing me. I just want to have fun on Qualitipedia and instead I am being scapegoated for absolutely no reason, and mostly for past reasons which are months old and have long since been resolved.
 * I am not the only person who is having this problem. There is constant turmoil across the Reception Wikis. Whereas some of the wikis are more uneventful, a coup happened on Rotten Websites Wiki. Also, the Websites wikis are starting to become like The Outcast Network.
 * I really wish I had a lawyer or something, because this is just to stressful for me to have to deal with. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:27, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * So in summary:
 * I am being blocked for either things that are not against the written policy on the main page of each wiki or things that happened months ago and have since been resolved.
 * I cannot deal with this any longer, it has become much too stressful, and all I wanted to do was have fun on the wikis.
 * It has become clear that the Reception Wikis cannot take criticism, as I have been indefinitely blocked for trying to offer a suggestion on how to improve the wikis.
 * I think we can also safely say that MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge are abusing their power by blocking me cross-wiki and saying I violated non-existent rules. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:31, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * They even made a blog which is mostly just a one-sided attack blog against me, since most of the things on there are either old news, greatly exaggerated, or just plain false. So I would definitely recommend investigating MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge for a potential power abuse case.
 * They even threatened to get the global sysops against me. I just wish they would stop attacking me and I could live in peace on the Reception Wikis. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:35, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * So I mostly request you to open an investigation into MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge, since they have clearly abused their power, and possibly have them both be desysopped. At least DuchessTheSponge since he has had it in for me before I even knew he existed.
 * Also they hate that I don't like swearing which is completely illogical since swearing is impolite and highly frowned upon, regardless of who is viewing the wiki. They call me an “anti-profanity SJW” which is literally just name-calling. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:50, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Please don't lock my account, this is all I have left. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 00:52, 14 July 2021 (UTC)

The blog, for quick access and edification. I'm not sure about a fully user targeting blog, but it does make a case of its own for contrast here. --Raidarr (talk) 11:02, 14 July 2021 (UTC)


 * A lot of the things said in the blog happened months ago. Also, many of the bad things he said I did are not even that bad. They act like I am this evil drama causer who exists to cause chaos but that is not true, I want to contribute and help out, unlike what they think. But now I am banned from Qualitipedia for nothing. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:48, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Furthermore, when I gave them suggestions and asked them to do things, they just ignored it. Rather than solving Qualitipedia's problems, the admins just sweep it under the rug and pretend like it doesn't exist. And they threaten to block me whenever I disagree with them. They have deleted my blogs and have attacked me constantly. Unlike MarioMario456, who isn't as hostile, Duchess has been hostile to me before we even met. Assuming good faith does not seem to exist on Qualitipedia, because the admins seem to make up their own rules and don't follow the policy listed on the main page of every wiki. Furthermore, they act like they own the wiki, when Dmehus himself said that nobody owns the wiki. Even if the content of the wikis seems good at first, behind the scenes it is utter chaos, with users arguing and playing the blame game. The fact that there was recently an attempted coup on Rotten Websites Wiki tells me that the wikis are clearly unstable and they need a leader, not a ruler. Believe me, I want to contribute to the wikis, but I can't contribute under constant fear of persecution. They even get mad at me for trying to appeal my block. Obviously Dmehus's suggestion of avoiding their talk pages did not work out, because they still attacked me. And unfortunately, since Duchess and Mario pretty much control the wiki, I have no choice but to go to them. Basically Qualitipedia's power structure is that MarioMario456, DuchessTheSponge, and DarkMatterMan4500 control the wikis. But it seems like MarioMario456 has ultimate authority since he seems to be the one calling the shots. There are other admins but they don't seem to be around very often. So yeah, I cannot contribute to the wikis if their ruler hates me. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:59, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And another problem is, I was blocked on the wikis where I usually contribute (Best Shows & Episodes Wiki and Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki, so that is mainly why I haven't been able to do much. The reason why I have been contributing to Crappy Games Wiki is because it seems to be the most active wiki. Since my block was unfair as I have not violated any of the policies on the main page of any of the wikis, my block was clearly unfair, but since there does not seem to be any way to locally resolve this since I will just get blocked again and I cannot get through to MarioMario456 or DuchessTheSponge, that is why Stewards need to get involved. I cannot continue to live in fear of persecution for speaking my mind. Ironically, even though they claim that profanity is free speech, they censor any criticism towards the wikis, which is a clear violation of free speech. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 18:06, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
 * We at Qualitipedia do take the critisisms we are given. For example, the admins listened when I pointed out the flaws of the wikis on the Crappy Games Wiki a month ago, and now they are trying the remove biased pages and make it look better. I just want to point that out. TigerBlazer (talk) 19:35, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Well I suggested proposals and got blocked for it, so it seems more like MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge are targeting me specifically. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 21:58, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I really wish Dmehus was here so that he could solve this. The problem is that DuchessTheSponge and MarioMario456 won't listen to anything I say. I cannot live with them personally targeting and harassing me. And the worst part is they are trying to convince people that I am in the wrong when I am not. They think I am just playing the victim card. I cannot defend myself against their relentless attacks. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 22:02, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Why have stewards neglected this issue for so long. I NEED to be back on the reception wikis so that I can keep up with the rebrand. There is so much stuff I need to do.
 * Since it is obvious I will never be able to convince MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge to unblock me, I NEED help from stewards. But of course, no help, and now the rebrand is progressing. I have so many questions, like why did they move from Horrible Music & Songs Wiki to Worst Music & Songs Wiki? And I am being completely ignored. What is going on. Why is the entire universe against me?
 * I need answers.
 * The wikis were switched because the election was not moving fast enough for their tastes, from my observation. A large part of the issue here is that your issue is an incredibly deep web to unravel and cannot be subject to instant gratification. At worst it is being left alone to avoid conflict, but my good faith sense would indicate they are taking a more cautious and non-partisan approach for the sake of platform neutrality, as well as assessing the bigger picture of potential issue. Note that local communities are by rule intended to handle themselves, and an outlier will not be prioritized over the masses. This is something they must decide for themselves. Frankly the best option for you is to take a leave of absence and/or make good use of the platforms where you have every opportunity to do well. It's a waste of time to stick with something broken, when you have the resources to make something that works and prove others wrong if you really are correct. --Raidarr (talk) 00:22, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. The only thing is that I don't think that the wikis will change. Unfortunately, this can also not be resolved locally, as the other two admins might not respond. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:35, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And another problem is that MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge are completely ignoring me. When I asked why Worst Music & Songs Wiki was created instead of adopting Horrible Music & Songs Wiki, my edit just got reverted. No reply, just reverted. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:38, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Where are stewards, and why are they ignoring this. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 22:14, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Just popping in here to give a few thoughts. I personally don't follow the justification for the re-blocks. It feels like it mostly just dug up old stuff, and didn't really attempt to prove that the behavior after the unblocks warranted blocking. However, I am also not personally in a position as to say whether or not I think Blubabluba9990's behavior is welcome in the community. There seems to be a few comments from local users that it is not. However, the users of the Meta Wiki community only really seem to be finding issue in the long winded drama that accompanies the issue as a whole&mdash;not solely limited to Blubabluba9990. This is an issue I feel should be discussed by the local community, who so far seem rather unwilling to do so. My recommendation to the local admins is either to allow the user to edit, and see how well their behavior fits into the local community, or bounce the problem down to the local community, and allow them to discuss the issue. -- Void  Whispers 22:53, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I actually did file a power abuse complaint below about MarioMario456 and DuchessTheSponge below, but it got closed by Rhinos1. It has a decent amount of evidence, though most of the threads are deleted. Stewards however can see deleted contributions. Also, Mario and Duchess made a blog to lie about me, with users harassing me, so the average user does not seem to be on my side. I specifically requested that both Mario and Duchess be demoted cross-wiki, that I get unblocked, and that the blog gets deleted. After that, I can make another blog to clear my name. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:29, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm planning to unblock you and delete the blog later, don't worry. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 23:32, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok good. On every wiki that I am blocked on? Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:34, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Because I was just gonna make an adoption request for Best Episodes Wiki, but if I can go back to Best Shows & Episodes Wiki then I won't need to. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:36, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No, you're still remaining blocked on the dead wikis and please don't make a blog clearing your name because I don't think it's necessary. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 23:35, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. I am fine with being blocked on the dead wikis. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:37, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * If I add propsals, please do not use them to get the Prehibernation Week, The Lego Ninjago Movie, nor Encyclopedia SpongeBobia pages deleted though. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 23:38, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Fine. Can we at least rename Encyclopedia SpongeBobia back to Encyclopedia SpongeBobia (2007-2019, 2021-present), per our agreement. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:42, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 23:43, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok fine. Are you going to unblock me on the other Qualitipedia wikis?
 * Also can you restore all of my deleted user pages since deleting them wasn't necessary. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:46, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Okay. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 23:53, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I feel like I should be unblocked on the wikis I intend to contribute to. I contribute mostly to the show, movies, and characters wikis, but I would like to be unblocked on the rebrand related wikis. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 23:55, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Checkuser request
Based on a similarity in edit style and subject preoccupation, we suspect a user who was recently perma-banned from All The Tropes, Cwf1997, is ban-evading under the user name Flowersnf. Could someone please run a Checkuser against them to confirm? Thank you. Looney Toons (talk) 01:46, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi . I don't think there is enough information for the stewards to perform a CheckUser against Flowersnf. Please give more information/evidence about why do you think they might be the banned user. Thank you! ~ Mazzaz (talk) 05:08, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Could you explain what you mean? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 11:41, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hold on, I think I found some evidence of it. These edits are quite compelling to say the absolute least. They do seem quite suspicious to me. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 14:06, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * We've left several more edits of Flowersnf's in our moderation queue (along with at least one rejected edit in the history), which I can release for review if you like. In the mean time, Cwf1997 had a pre-occupation with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, spawning a dozen or so stub pages.  At the same time, though, he would create trope entries on these and other pages where the description of how the trope applies to the work had little to nothing to do with the definition of the trope; mods and users alike have had to clean up behind him.  Flowersnf's few edits so far have included attempts to create new subpages for works in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, along with trope examples on thoses pages and others that have little or nothing to do with what the tropes are actually about.  The edits that DarkMatterMan4500 has pointed to are a good case in point, but I will assemble more examples if they're necessary.  (Meanwhile, I'm confused; does Checkuser require a more extensive user history than Flowersnf has accumulated so far?  We have rejected edits of his to protect the wiki; are we going to have to let all his edits through and then undo the ones we'd've normally rejected just to generate sufficient data to run a checkuser?)  Thanks.  Looney Toons (talk) 21:57, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Well, has performed a CU on both of them, but not sure why he didn't do anything else afterwards. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:06, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , I wonder how do you know, since Special:CheckUserLog is limited to be viewed only by CU's. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 13:47, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * It's logged on the User rights log. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:49, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Not too sure why this hadn't been responded to previously, but the technical link is fairly unlikely. No real comments on behavior, I guess that's up to you to decide. -- Void  Whispers 20:58, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request for MaisVocêYes SeJogaNO and MaisVocêFTW SeJogaFTL:
Welp, Encantadia Rules Est. 2016 came back with 2 sockpuppet accounts. Aside from the similarities in their usernames between those 2 accounts and MaisVocê Rules Est 2020, they won't stop messing with MariaJulia1718's sandbox, which was something that Encantadia Rules Est. 2016 has done previously, which was how she was blocked in the first place, and if you notice this account, and even this one in particular, you should see that they are exactly the same as what this particular edit from this locked account has. Not sure if this needs further examining, but do whatever it takes. You have my thanks. :) DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:48, 18 July 2021 (UTC)


 * While I agree the above two users are likely related, the second has not edited on any wiki. Moreover, crucially, I don't see anything that suggests the first is likely related to the previously locked user. Moreover, the edit you linked is to the first of the two users, not to Encantadia Rules Est. 2016. :) Dmehus (talk) 22:25, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I actually expected this type of reply from you, and yeah, that was exactly what I saw. Meanwhile, you think you could look into Teen Titans Go! Rocks' edits? I know I'm double-barreling this for the second time today, but I do believe they should be looked at, as it's been sitting on the Stewards' noticeboard since it was posted, with only me replying. Remember when I mentioned that The something guy and DearMaster6 have inserted in "Its a rip-off of X" into articles? Well, Teen Titans Go! Rocks did exactly that, and it's strangely similar to this diff, as it's on the exact same page. Not sure if you want to look into it now, but I've been feeling like I've been getting some sort of bad luck around here lately. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:36, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * UPDATE: MaisVocêFTW SeJogaFTL has resorted to reverting 2 of my edits to the revision made by a previous sock of hers. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:47, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Socks get locked. -- Void  Whispers 21:05, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you so MUCH . Now for my unresolved CheckUser request that's been sitting there for days without anyone answering or saying a word about it. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:08, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Enable features on my wiki
Can you enable the feature to change the Logo/Favicon to my wiki? I have a new logo for it FranciscoLol2009 (talk) 09:18, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * This is changeable via ManageWiki's Additional Settings in the Styling tab. You should be able to access it as the local bureaucrat. --Raidarr (talk) 14:25, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you! FranciscoLol2009 (talk) 15:53, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

Global lock
Hey Stewards, please Global lock those account. I created These are for test Regards --MdsShakil (talk) 14:17, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * 1) User:ক
 * 2) User:খ
 * 3) User:গ
 * 4) User:ঘ
 * 5) User:ঙ
 * 6) User:চ

My new logo doesn't show
Hello Stewards, i changed the logo for my wiki, but the logo doesn't show up, i have been waiting for like 4 hours and it still won't show up FranciscoLol2009 (talk) 10:40, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * There has been a bug causing images to not update to their latest version, and currently, the problem is being tracked and worked on. Follow this task on Phabricator up Ugochimobi (talk) 10:47, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I see FranciscoLol2009 (talk) 11:19, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
 * If this is crappygachatuberswiki, the problem is actually that you don't want to set the logo to the file page in MediaWiki. You need to open up the actual image in a new tab (in this case, the URL is: https://static.miraheze.org/crappygachatuberswikiwiki/4/43/Crappy_GachaTubers_Wiki.png, and set that as the logo. Also, the logo probably won't display properly unless it is 135x135px. Cheers -- Void  Whispers 20:56, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

Global lock request 07/23

 * User:不発弾の閃光
 * User:扇町グロシアは不発の閃光弾

Vandalism only account. These accounts are also vandalizing on the loginwiki, so please delete their user pages as soon as possible. Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  13:52, 23 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Accounts were ✅ by Reception123. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:41, 24 July 2021 (UTC)

Import from Fandom
Hello, I can't import pages from Fandom. Can you help me? Thanks! Fffv7787 (talk) 12:38, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , what specific problem are you facing! Can you give more details. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 13:23, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello. I tried to import pages from my wiki in Fandom to this one in Miraheze but instead I imported from MediaWiki the Fandom page. Fffv7787 (talk) 13:29, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello there!
 * Importing your wiki from fandom to Miraheze is so easy, All you need to do is Exporting the DataDump of the Fandom wiki (you probably know how to do that), then Import it to your Miraheze wiki using the Special:Import on the MH wiki in question.
 * If the data dump seems too large or you cannot import it yourself, then a Steward can help you import it to your Miraheze wiki, or you could also file a Phabricator task, requesting the import (only when you have the DataDump of the fandom wiki already).
 * Hope this helps. Ugochimobi (talk) 13:57, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Fffv7787 (talk) 14:03, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * What is the DataDump? Fffv7787 (talk) 14:13, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Please specify the Fandom wiki and the Miraheze wiki... Ugochimobi (talk) 14:19, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , I am not sure what the actual problem is. But it should work well when you go to Special:Export on your fandom wiki and download the pages you want to import and upload them at the Special:Import on your wiki. And all this should work well. If you still face any issue, then consider opening a phabricator task! ~ Mazzaz (talk)  14:46, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
 * and It's OK. Thank you! Fffv7787 (talk) 15:00, 24 July 2021 (UTC)

Can you please lock my account?
I'd rather not use it anymore. It's been dead for a few months now. Goodbye to Miraheze! Trashanimal (talk) 01:44, 18 July 2021 (UTC)


 * We're sad to see you go! Regardless, to help accelerate the process, please specify if you want your account locked only (which disables it but can be recovered later on if you wish so by Stewards) or locked and vanished (which disables it and cannot be recovered later on). Thanks! Agent Isai  Talk to me! 02:48, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Locked and vanished please. Trashanimal (talk) 03:54, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Trashanimal Can you please clarify whether you want your personal information removed from your account, thus rendering your account unrecoverable, or if you just want your account to be renamed in an anonymized fashion and globally locked (technically still recoverable if you know your password or have a confirmed e-mail address)? Dmehus (talk) 20:17, 18 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Trashanimal Is there still interest in this request? If so, your clarification is required. Dmehus (talk) 23:35, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * That action is handled by Trust and Safety, I will make sure to forward this to them. Please allow a few days before any action is taken. Thank you. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 04:12, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

I was tricked by a user on the RequestWikiQueue:
A user in question made this request for a wiki on Nasty Food and Drinks Wiki, but when I approved it (unknowingly), it turned out to be a revival of the Atrocious YouTubers Wiki. Just look at the main page. Furthermore, I was under the impression that it was going to talk about nasty food and drinks, but was ultimately deceived by the wiki requester. Any comment on that? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:25, 20 July 2021 (UTC)


 * A steward (I’m assuming) closed the wiki. Thanks! <div style="white-space:nowrap;display:inline-block;margin-left:1em;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,'Myriad Pro',Myriad,sans-serif;font-size:90%;text-decoration:none"> —［ <span style="font-weight:800; padding:0.25em 0.5em;border-radius:.35em;background-color:#d2527f;background:background-image: linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -ms-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -khtml-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228););color:rgba(255,255,255,1);text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">Bukkit  ］［ Talk  |  Contributions  |  Barnstars  15:45, 20 July 2021 (UTC)


 * Not sure if there’s a policy for that, but they should be warned. <div style="white-space:nowrap;display:inline-block;margin-left:1em;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,'Myriad Pro',Myriad,sans-serif;font-size:90%;text-decoration:none"> —［ <span style="font-weight:800; padding:0.25em 0.5em;border-radius:.35em;background-color:#d2527f;background:background-image: linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -ms-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -khtml-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228););color:rgba(255,255,255,1);text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">Bukkit  ］［ Talk  |  Contributions  |  Barnstars  15:34, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ignore the above message. “Please be advised that if your wiki deviates too much from this approval, remedial action can be taken by a Steward, if necessary”. <div style="white-space:nowrap;display:inline-block;margin-left:1em;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,'Myriad Pro',Myriad,sans-serif;font-size:90%;text-decoration:none"> —［ <span style="font-weight:800; padding:0.25em 0.5em;border-radius:.35em;background-color:#d2527f;background:background-image: linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -ms-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228); background-image: -khtml-linear-gradient(45deg,#CF121F,#F83A0C,#F83A0C,#FF6347,#FFD228););color:rgba(255,255,255,1);text-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)">Bukkit  ］［ Talk  |  Contributions  |  Barnstars  15:38, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Ballsy little bugger, wasn't he... --Raidarr (talk) 15:54, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * DarkMatterMan4500 Please be careful in approving wikis too quickly, particularly where the subdomain,  does not match the sitename and/or description. That being said, this requesting user was quite duplicitous in requesting this wiki with the deliberate attempt to deceive a wiki creator into creating the wiki. Though no content was restored, the fact that this was so flagrant and blatant as stated on the wiki's Main Page and since the user, perhaps in response to this report or to your local user talk page advisory on the wiki, closed the wiki, I'm willing to assume good faith the user realized the error in their ways. Nevertheless, there's no need to keep this, so this has been ✅. Dmehus (talk) 23:54, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I will be extra careful from here on out. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:06, 26 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No problem, thanks, and sounds good. :) Dmehus (talk) 00:10, 26 July 2021 (UTC)
 * This month's kind of been shit for me on Miraheze, mainly due to a lot of stupid stuff happening. Your absence kinda did worry me for quite a while until a certain thing stopped me. Sorry if I sound snobbish or feel like a broken record at this point, and for possibly disturbing you while you were away for a while. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:22, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

I accidentally made 2 extra accounts while creating my account
I accidentally made 2 extra accounts while creating this account, as I wasn't redirected while making the first 2, which was something I thought was going to happen. I thought maybe the usernames were already taken and that's why I hadn't been redirected. The 2 accounts are (Jakess) and (Jakesmithispiff) Jakes (talk) 16:05, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * , it's ok! You can use one of them for testing administrative tools on Public Test Wiki. And leave the other one as it is. :) ~ Mazzaz (talk) 10:01, 21 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Jakes As you created Jakess and Jakesmithispiff while logged out, without you posting a reply here from each of those two accounts stating they're your legitimate alternate accounts and whether you prefer they be merged into your main account or globally locked, there's not much we can do here. If, however, you login and post said confirmation edits from each and state your intention clearly, then there a couple options here. As to your latter point, that's perhaps something we should see if an interface message exists to redirect the user away from Special:CreateAccount after creating an account, then we could deploy that interface message globally. Dmehus (talk) 23:41, 25 July 2021 (UTC)

I feel Violated by MarioMario456
He asked for my IP on Awesome Games Wiki, please global him. I have done nothing wrong on the wiki. I am crying and scared in rl, I feel like he's going to doxx me if I send it to him. Proof is here: ibb.co/nkzZC4P Captain (talk) 01:34, 22 July 2021 (UTC)


 * I have no interest in doxxing you. By behavior alone, it seems similar that you are Willg8686. He gives IPs in public which are confirmed to be VPNs. I redact IPs from public for privacy reasons —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456 01:46, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * No you clearly wanted to doxx me sir. And if I gave you my IP, you would have done something bad with it. Captain (talk) 01:48, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Just because someone asks for someone's IP doesn't mean they want to dox them. It's starting to get obvious that you're a lock evasion of Willg8686, so I'll ping for locking. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456  02:03, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * ... I just told you that I am not giving my IP to you since are sus. And Void is not going to block me unless he checks my IP. In which it will not be same as that user. Captain (talk) 02:07, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And you might get locked instead so... Captain (talk) 02:07, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And Also DarkMatterMan4500 is a admin abuser, he is falsely blocking people. I just joined Miraheze to check out the wikis, and he was a rude person. Captain (talk) 02:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * And he is also impersonating as a Steward too Captain (talk) 02:10, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Technical evidence here is inconclusive. It might also just be me, but the behavioral evidence seems a bit shaky too. In any case, I'm going to leave this to local administrators to determine whether or not the user's behavior/edits are welcome or not on any particular wiki. Oh, and can we please not ask users for their IP addresses. It's still private information, and access to it should be limited accordingly. --  Void  Whispers 20:31, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry to interrupt here, but last night, when here was blocked, he resorted to telling me to grow up, in quite a rude manner on Awful Movies Wiki. And I apologize on behalf of MarioMario456, as I told him several times to not do stuff like this. That should also be looked at too. And even after that, he resorted to stalking me on a few more wikis by throwing random foe requests at me over me blocking him. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:47, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Can I have a word with you? probably on Discord or somewhere related. Ugochimobi (talk) 20:54, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Feel free to DM anytime. -- Void  Whispers 21:00, 22 July 2021 (UTC)
 * UPDATE: Captain and Scifi are now ✅ for obvious abuse of multiple accounts. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:34, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser required on FAMEPedia
Hello stewards a sockpuppet investigation case on FAMEPedia requires the CheckUser to check a possible sockpuppetry. More details can be seen on the investigation page. Thanks!


 * On behalf of FAMEPedia SPI clerks,
 * ~ Mazzaz (talk)
 * 17:12, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ❌ as a CheckUser is not required here for what are obvious alternate accounts. Speaking as a local, I don't feel the original block was justified, and should be reviewed and discussed locally. Speaking as a Steward, this is thus procedurally out of place, so is ❌ for the reasons articulated herein. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 19:01, 7 August 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request on suspicious users:

 * Mrs. Puff
 * Bling-Bling Boy (Yes, it's locked, but still requesting a CheckUser on them anyway)

To or anyone with the Steward rights, listen closely: I am requesting a CheckUser on both of these 2 accounts, mainly because I have noticed that Bling-Bling Boy was replacing content with nonsense like this one, and while the other one, "Mrs. Puff", blanked out this page and even going as far as to replace some sections of content with complete nonsense here. I have a feeling that these 2 accounts were created with the intention of targeting specific articles like the Johnny Test pages on both the Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki and the Best Shows & Episodes Wiki, and 2 SpongeBob movies on the Greatest Movies Wiki, with similar edit summaries, and the way they make their marks. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:15, 5 August 2021 (UTC)

Can you usurp my old and new account?
I had to make an new account because my password was not working, can you please combine my old account s contributions on all the wikis I visited please, this is really important Gilimaster69 2.0 (talk) 20:22, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * He confirmed on his Discord that Gilimaster69 and this account ARE the same master. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456 22:23, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok but but what about all of my contributions. Gilimaster69 2.0 (talk) 23:06, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * also can you do the same thing you did to gust Gilimaster69 2.0 (talk) 01:50, 6 August 2021 (UTC)

Oh wait never mind about me from getting my password i just got my account back but keep gilimaster699 2.0 for emails (talk)

What is an "interwiki prefix"?
Hello. I want to import pages from this wiki to this wiki. my problem about importing is that if I submit an XML file without entering an interwiki prefix, I get a message saying:

"Import failed: * Loss of session data. You might have been logged out. Please verify that you're still logged in and try again. If it still does not work, try logging out and logging back in, and check that your browser allows cookies from this site. * No interwiki prefix was supplied"

Please help me. SPEEDYBEAVER ( talk ) 15:09, 6 August 2021 (UTC)


 * You want wikia:reverse-terrible-tv-shows putting in that box :) ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  15:10, 6 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry to barge in here, but it just so happens that I have downloaded the necessary files to import to that wiki, so maybe I could help him. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:12, 6 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I've managed to do this trick: "wikia:reverse-terrible-tv-shows", and it had no issues there. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:20, 6 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Even then, I see another message saying "Import failed: Expected tag, got". SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 15:13, 6 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That means the file is broken. Maybe DMM can try? ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  15:14, 6 August 2021 (UTC)

Deletion request
I'm a bureaucrat on Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki. I would want Celebdumb to be deleted, it failed and must die, it turned into a celebrity-shaming page. The problem is that it requires bigdelete. Can someone do it? —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456 02:10, 7 August 2021 (UTC)


 * MarioMario456 Ordinarily, I'd probably prefer to double-check with DuchessTheSponge, but seeing as they are currently blocked on Meta Wiki together with the fact that you're both bureaucrats and administrators on that wiki whose visions, generally speaking, seem to be frequently in sync with each other as well as the fact that their most recent edit summary (i.e., "this page is useless for now") seemed to confirm that they either (a) agreed with deletion or (b) did not object to it. Accordingly, this has been ✅. Dmehus (talk) 20:21, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

Reopen Ficreation
Hi, I'm a user among others on Ficreation who was not warned that it would be hastily closed with none of the pages loading, this was done by the user MBL because of some petty infighting among the admins, could you please have MBL undo what he has done, or do so yourselves, thank you. Freighttrain (talk) 05:31, 7 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello, this does appear to be a local dispute; Stewards generally let these be resolved by the community. If I recall well, Ficreation had various bureaucrats, any of them can reopen the wiki at Special:ManageWiki/core. However, should bureaucrats not respond to community calls to reopen the wiki and if it is community consensus that the wiki be reopened, you all can hold an election where users of the wiki can vote and decide if the wiki should be reopened. If you gain a majority, Stewards will reopen ther wiki. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 05:38, 7 August 2021 (UTC)

Suspected sock that needs checking:

 * Mr. Namless Thing?

I'm going to list a bunch of things that might be an indication that DearMaster6 might be behind this:


 * This user page seems to be almost nearly the same as DearMaster6's userpage
 * Re-creation of a page, which was just a blank page, picking up where the master has left off on. Mr. Namless Thing? vs. DearMaster6
 * Similarities in their editing on the Squirrel Boy page on the TS&EW, that overlaps with each other.
 * Editing patterns between Mr. Namless Thing?, and DearMaster6 are identical to each other, minusing the unrelated articles.

In conclusion, I can safely conclude that DearMaster6 is abusing multiple accounts, and has been suspected of using 2 other accounts prior to locking, like Teen Titans Go! Rocks and The something guy mainly due to both those accounts, and DearMaster6 using the "It's a rip-off of X" claim onto pages. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 16:16, 8 August 2021 (UTC)


 * I agree there are some similarities, but why was Mr. Namless Thing blocked other than for suspicion of abusing multiple accounts? Given how long ago DearMaster6 was blocked, if you don't have a legitimate reason for locally blocking Mr. Namless Thing, I'd rather prefer to see you unblock them, welcome them to your wikis, and do point them towards each local wiki's rules as well as our global policies. Dmehus (talk) 00:41, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Good question: DearMaster6 was originally blocked for inserting gibberish into pages. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:43, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

please unblock me in many wikis.
internetvillainswiki.miraheze.org loathsomecharacters.miraheze.org awesomegames.miraheze.org greatestmovies.miraheze.org awfulmovies.miraheze.org besttvshows.miraheze.org

I am very regretted my past action in 2020. because i want to change it to the better. i want to move on from now and forget my past wrongdoings. can you blocked me from these wikis i listed above? i want to be a block free user because i am matured enough. please tell me that i am an innocent person right now. QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 17:09, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Stewards cannot assist in this unfortunately. Please contact the administrators of that wiki to appeal your bans. Thank you for your understanding. Agent Isai Talk to me! 17:19, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I might be able to unblock him on most of the wikis he is mentioning since I happen to be an admin on those wikis except for the Internet Villains Wiki. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:46, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello, look at my link below where block evidence remains:
 * https://loathsomecharacters.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * https://awesomegames.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * https://greatestmovies.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * https://awfulmovies.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * https://besttvshows.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * https://greatcharacters.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log/block?page=User:QwertyMan%2765
 * I am very regretted my past action and very sorry for you.
 * I need to be a better person and I have to move on to be a brighter future.
 * please lift my block appeal now because I am improved my behavior outside and inside the internet. QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 09:12, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * When you can unblock me on all above the wiki? because I want to move on. I want to change into a good user. I must to forgot my atrocious pasts to get a good character. you can see my proof on the link to click above. QwertyMan&#39;65 (talk) 14:24, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

What's happening? Why can't I edit in this wiki?
What's going on? Why can't I read or edit any of these pages? Is there something I did wrong? I don't understand this. I was just visiting this wiki, checking out some pages that I could read, and edit my own pages. But's what's happening in here. Is there a stop to this? Let me know, I want to be on this wiki again. The Posthumous (talk) 01:42, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * What errors are you getting? Agent Isai Talk to me! 01:44, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Are you talking about the Incredible Characters Wiki & the Loathsome Characters Wiki? If so, we closed them due to changes in the Qualitipedia re-branding process. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:10, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for asking agent isai, I Was just visiting loathsomecharacters.miraheze.org to read some pages. And edit a few mistakes. But I suddenly I could this page says permission error, I didn't know what was going on? Isaiah, there a way to fix this permission error thing? The Posthumous (talk) 04:29, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * As DarkMatterMan4500 has pointed out, this was done because of Quailipedia rebranding. I believe it'll reopen based on those comments. Agent Isai Talk to me! 04:31, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * It's not re-opening, that was part of the decision to close them. TigerBlazer (talk) 17:44, 13 August 2021 (UTC)

What happened to the Greatest and Loathsome Characters Wikis?
What happened to the Greatest and Loathsome Characters Wikis? I was going to go on it, but then it was closed and is private. What happened? That is the things. MarioBobFan (talk) 03:01, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * , I assume that above section answers your questions. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 05:33, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * OK. MarioBobFan (talk) 03:28, 7 September 2021 (UTC)

Please reopen Loathsome Characters Wiki and Great Characters Wiki!
Manningkj089 (talk) 13:08, 9 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Please read this blog post for more info. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:10, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * For this section and any other user that comes in here, the Stewards have no role in this. It was a locally made decision by some of the top local admins. You should contact them first. The shot was evidently fired (per DMM's above link) by . --Raidarr (talk) 14:02, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Actually, I think stewards do. Users would like to fork the wiki to keep it running. On this subject the content policy says:
 * "[You may not create] a direct fork of another Miraheze wiki where little to no attempts have been made to mediate situations on the existing wiki or existing community. If mediation has been attempted and failed, contact a steward who will be able to support the community through any follow up processes deemed necessary including but not limited to acceptance of a fork wiki as an exemption to this clause."
 * I think that it is fairly clear that there is a disagreement over the wiki - the admins want to close it but several users would like it to stay up. I don't know whether stewards think that adequate mediation has happened or not but (unless the admins chose to put the wikis up for adoption) they should step in either to say what mediation should look like or to support the community with forking the wiki. ~ El Komodos Drago (talk to me) 14:08, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * We actually did allow some community consensus, as people shared their thoughts on that action on the blog before locking the wikis was done. TigerBlazer (talk) 18:34, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * "Some" does not suffice. The decision was made on the same day, not to mention it was a discussion before the discussion was pushed through with an action announced afterwards. Then, you had/have evidence of several users with investment who clearly had no idea what was going on. Concensus is achieved after appropriate time for all regulars to appear, and on the wiki that is in question - not made on its behalf on a different wiki, even if it is the largest of its group. Due to this questionable state of consensus, the amount of still-interested people and the quoted clause provided by, it is reasonable for users to request a new version or even a transfer of power to admins who still care about the premise, even as other admins and users don't. To hand off content when it doesn't suit personal fancy instead of purging it, as is too common on that neck of the woods I'm afraid. So for the Steward audience there is a case for the exception to be made, and for that matter, there is no case for you or anyone else to discourage the creation of an alternative for those who care (although reopening the existing one would be more tricky and is up to them). --Raidarr (talk) 22:28, 15 August 2021 (UTC)

What happened to Incredible Characters Wiki?
I just want to know. Also, I am not a sock puppet of anyone. EmmaDaBest (talk) 17:33, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Please read this and the threads above this one. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 17:36, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

Close my account
I would like my account to be locked because I'm no longer using it MicroGarfield (talk) 05:48, 11 August 2021 (UTC)


 * globally or just on a specific wiki? Angelo Pisani (talk) 08:41, 11 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Accounts don't necessarily get deleted around here unless stated otherwise under any normal circumstances. Hope that helps. :) DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 14:57, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Globally MicroGarfield (talk) 12:56, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * MicroGarfield, do you want your account to be globally locked, renamed to a random hash (but recoverable later), or renamed and anonymized to a random hash (not recoverable later)? All are possible. If either of the first two, I can handle this in my steward capacity. If the latter one, I can handle this in another capacity. Dmehus (talk) 01:00, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Globally MicroGarfield (talk) 12:56, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you, MicroGarfield; however, both alternatives result in global locks. Do you wish to be able to recover your account at a later time, or no? Dmehus (talk) 23:35, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * No I do not my account to be recovered MicroGarfield (talk) 18:44, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

Demote Game2Winter on polandballwiki
Hello, though I am in no way affiliated with this community, I am here on behalf of the bureaucrats of polandballwiki as they have asked for my help. It has been decided by community consensus and bureaucrat consensus that Game2Winter must be demoted for attempted take over of the wiki. The bureaucrats and community now ask that this user be demoted by Stewards of their bureaucratic rights. Below will be the bureaucrats affirming this decision. Agent Isai Talk to me! 23:50, 11 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hello, I'm a Bureaucrat on the Polandball Wiki and this is my affirmation. MxMelody (talk) 23:58, 11 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi, I'm a bureaucrat on the Polandball Wiki and this is my affirmation. Collisions (talk) 23:56, 11 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi there, I'm one of the bureaucrats on the Polandball Wiki and this is my affirmation. ChocoMingo (talk) 00:02, 12 August 2021 (UTC)


 * IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS: I was not trying to take over the wiki, I was simply trying to maintain my bureaucrat powers. A side note here, I was the one who founded the wiki (you can see proof, my account is the oldest in the Polandball Wiki). I gave all of them the bureaucrat role because A) they had been in the community for a long time and B) they were trustworthy, and now they are trying to stage a mutiny against me. Which side are you on? Game2Winter (talk) 23:59, 11 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. User demoted locally, seems to have accepted it. Agent Isai Talk to me! 14:01, 12 August 2021 (UTC)

Why is Loathsome and Great Characters closed?
CartoonCartoons64 (talk) 18:49, 12 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Please refer to the existing question on the board, answered here (a few sections up). Raidarr (talk) 20:20, 12 August 2021 (UTC)

If you are going to do this, then...
Can you at least tell me how I'm supposed to download XML dumps? Because if I go to download them, all I get is a document tree. Plus, I need them for my future projects. SPEEDYBEAVER ( talk ) 21:27, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Are you trying to make an export on Miraheze? If so, go to Special:DataDump on your wiki and request an export dump be made. Agent Isai Talk to me! 21:54, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * But I'm talking about resurrecting deleted wikis from the dead (such as Heroes Wiki of Miraheze). SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 21:58, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * To request an XML dump of a wiki that was closed, you will need to open a Phabricator task, asking that the wiki be reopened. Agent Isai Talk to me! 22:02, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * But I'm talking about wikis that are permanently deleted, meaning that I will need direct links to download their backups. SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 22:05, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Again, you can ask for a sysadmin on Phabricator to provide you the XML dump. Agent Isai Talk to me! 04:38, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * But again, there are wikis that were permanently deleted, meaning there's no way to generate backups. In addition to that, some of them went as far as violating Content Policy and sometimes Code of Conduct. These include,
 * Atrocious YouTubers Wiki
 * Atrocious Deviants Wiki
 * Horrible Vyonders Wiki
 * Unfavorable Wikis & Users Wiki
 * Incredible Wikis & Users Wiki
 * Toxic Fandoms & Hatedoms Wiki
 * The Starin SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 05:20, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * We won't be providing dumps of these. You can try archive.org for the standard public wiki ones. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  07:07, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * But I still want said wikis' dumps because they may be useful in the future. SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 07:48, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Available backups will be on https://archive.org/details/@reception123 if any exist. The wikis were dropped so we can't take new XMLs now. Reception123 is out of office (not that we have physical offices) so won't be able to see if they are on server. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  08:26, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * But, like what I said, I can't download XML files so, I need help. SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 09:13, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * If you cannot download from archive.org, then you are completely out of luck. It's rather strange that you decide to make a 'if you are going to do this' title and content when the decision has been done for more than enough time for the right people to exercise due diligence. Unfortunately quick searches don't give me database names to resemble what you're looking for. But that doesn't mean they aren't buried somewhere. --Raidarr (talk) 11:23, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Well, here are the database names for each of them, respectively,
 * atrociousyoutuberswiki
 * atrociousdeviantswiki
 * horriblevyonderswikiwiki
 * unfavorablefandomwikiswiki
 * incrediblewikisanduserswiki
 * toxicfandomsandhatedomswiki
 * thestarinwiki SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 12:22, 13 August 2021 (UTC)

The wikis you have mentioned have been wiped from the database months ago, so the dumps might not be there for whatever reason. In addition, it is worth noting that the Atrocious YouTubers Wiki, Horrible Vyonders Wiki, and Toxic Fandoms & Hatedoms Wiki were recently wiped from the database. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:25, 13 August 2021 (UTC)


 * But, can you at least help me how I'm supposed to download dumps? SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 14:27, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * If you didn't understand what I'm saying, just go to here, and click ones that end with ".xml". And see what I'm talking about. SPEEDYBEAVER  ( talk ) 19:51, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I have verified all the wikis you are looking for are inside that tar file (excluding unfavorablefandomwikiswiki and thestarinwiki). To get the XML dumps, download "wikibackups27102019.tar.gz," open it with a dedicated program (like 7-zip, WinRAR, just to name a few) and then inside you will find the .xml's for the wikis you are looking for. Agent Isai Talk to me! 06:11, 14 August 2021 (UTC)

Renaming my account only on a select few wikis.
I'm planning on renaming my account sometime in the future, but I'm wondering if it is possible to do so on the wikis of my choosing instead of every wiki, as there's a lot of wikis I don't want to be attached to anymore. DeciduousWater534 (talk) 03:12, 13 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Because of the way our login system, CentralAuth, is designed, it's not possible to unattach and rename your account on certain wikis. If you want your account renamed, you have to have it renamed globally. Sorry for the inconvenience. Agent Isai Talk to me! 03:22, 13 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Huh, okay. I guess I'll just make a new account then and use that new account (provided I won't get in trouble for having multiple accounts). Thanks for letting me know. --DeciduousWater534 (talk) 03:28, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * DeciduousWater534 That's totally fine. What you might want to do is create a global user page on Loginwiki, for your new account, stating that it is the alternate account of DeciduousWater534 and you will make every effort to not edit on wikis where locally blocked on your main account, but if you do, to just drop you a note. That shows good intentions and faith on your part. Dmehus (talk) 00:56, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

Please
please reopen the wiki Qqqqqqqq (talk) 05:16, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * What is your wiki? Agent Isai Talk to me! 05:25, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I think he's referring to both the Incredible Characters Wiki and the Loathsome Characters Wiki. And I can't stress out how many times I've been seeing requests like these pop up here for a number of days. Making demands or unnecessary requests to have them re-opened while there was a community consensus on a blog post from Crappy Games Wiki have all voted to have both of the wikis closed down were unanimous. I'm going to have to ask that everybody should stop with the requests to having both of them re-opened. And to be honest, characters don't exactly have reception, unlike toys, or other types of media. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:21, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah dude, they are never coming back. TigerBlazer (talk) 17:45, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * To the contrary, I think it is probably inevitable that they do come back. The question is whether the admins do the sensible thing and put the wiki up for adoption or whether we wait for it to be closed, grab the backup from Archive.Org, and file a create a wiki request with the backup. ~ El Komodos Drago (talk to me) 01:08, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

Question
Alright, so I've mostly finished setting up my new account (which I'm using right now), and I no longer have any use for the old account. Is it okay if my old account gets globally locked? I have no intention of going back. --Blazikeye535 (talk) 05:24, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Are you asking to have your old account globally locked? If so, please provide your old username and a Steward will advise you of the options available to you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 07:14, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes, my old account is DeciduousWater534. I will confirm this request on that account as well. —Blazikeye535 (talk) 14:24, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * This is my old account which I will no longer use, and I am again confirming that I want this account (which is DeciduousWater534, and not Blazikeye535) globally locked. —DeciduousWater534 (talk) 14:29, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Blazikeye535 for confirming from both of your accounts. ✅. Please make sure you do not edit on the   where your original account was locally blocked. I would recommend not visiting that wiki as well. The wiki is, or was last I checked, private, so you'd not be able to view it anyway. Dmehus (talk) 01:15, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * My block on that wiki was the main reason why I created my new account, that block on CentralAuth stuck out like a sore thumb, which constantly irked me. I know that sounds like a crazy excuse for creating a new account, but I tried multiple times in the past to either get unblocked from the wiki or have my account detached from that wiki and a ton of other wikis, but to no avail, so I went with my last resort option (which was making a new account). I use the CentralAuth very commonly to look at contributions and blocks, and to prevent the usual trolls/vandals from vandalizing wikis they have yet to vandalize, and the quick way I pull it up is through a highlighted link to my global account info. That's why the block constantly got to me, I was constantly reminded of my past mistakes seeing it every single time, as well as worrying about getting blocked on a few other wikis associated with that wiki. Anyways, thanks for locking the account, I'll make sure to stick to my wikis and wikis that are harmless while avoiding wikis containing the users that I have bad blood with. --Blazikeye535 (talk) 03:54, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

Dormancy policy on Lostech wiki
Hello, I am the founder and nearly only contributor of Lostech wiki (lostech.miraheze.org), a resource on the BattleTech franchise, with over 2900 articles.

I would like to ask for an exception to inactivity and auto-closing due to the following reasons.
 * I don't have time to make frequent edits.
 * As the game updates very slowly there may be long periods without new rules (indeed, the base rules have barely changed in nearly 40 years).
 * The resource is still useful even if it isn't updated constantly.
 * It is the only BattleTech wiki with mixed fanmade and official content.
 * Several articles and sections have unique info not found anywhere else.

Thanks in advance. --NimoStar (talk) 12:45, 14 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Sorry for the delay, your wiki has now been exempted from the Dormancy Policy. -- Void  Whispers 19:53, 16 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you, I appreciate it :) --NimoStar (talk) 07:32, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

Please close my wiki
Please delete  as I have no interest in it anymore and I already closed it and made it private. I will now focus on another wiki. "zany" (My talk) 15:52, 14 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Zany ✅. Dmehus (talk) 01:07, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

--RLm36 (talk) 20:05, 16 August 2021 (UTC)Please delete, it's crushed wiki.

CheckUser request for Key-Power

 * Key-Power
 * ロープTA

Request CU for the above 2 accounts. This is because the behavior at the time of posting is very similar and these accounts may be bypassing the block. Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  20:25, 14 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Could you explain what made you draw the conclusion that these 2 accounts are possibly related to each other? Draw out the diffs, if possible. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 20:40, 14 August 2021 (UTC)


 * S/he often writes "おk" in the summary (Posted by Key-Power on Usopedia, Posted by ロープTA on Uncyclopedia). This is a slang that stands for "OK" in Japan, and I don't see any users other than s/he writing in the summary. There are other small similarities such as style and puns, but it is very difficult for me to translate them into English and explain them.-- Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  21:01, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't see the similarity you mention in that diff. Can you link to some other diffs, please? Based upon that, an investigation into possible user accounts policy contravention may be warranted. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 01:08, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Regarding the puns I mentioned above, puns with similar trends have been posted on usopedia and shiromachiya (comments on shiromachiya have been deleted). Even if you try to translate these from Japanese to English, it is very difficult to translate because the sentences are meaningless, but words A and a with similar sounds are lined up, followed by words B and b with similar sounds. The style of arranging them is very similar. I don't know if these comments will be accepted as evidence, but it's certainly a special tendency not seen by other users.-- Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  02:34, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Is this not enough reason for the request?-- Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  01:47, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry for the delay, our Stewards have been busy. They will get to it briefly. Agent Isai Talk to me! 01:49, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

It's been half a month since the request. Please do it as soon as possible.-- Schwarz ・ Talk /  ウソペディア  05:37, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Can I be renamed?
I want to be renamed as Shugo8 because I no longer like my username, How I can be renamed? TheAnimeLover (talk) 04:20, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You can file a request here. Agent Isai Talk to me! 04:25, 15 August 2021 (UTC)

reopen Famepedia wiki
please reopen ficreation i would like to edit and possibly adopt the wiki?

https://ficreation.miraheze.org/wiki/Ficreation

Cocopuff2018 (talk) 19:58, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, the wiki was made private on purpose which makes it ineligible for adoption. Sorry for the inconvenience. Agent Isai Talk to me! 20:04, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You will have to appeal to whoever was the local bureaucrat/made the call. Given the on-wiki announcement your chances are slim I'm afraid. --Raidarr (talk) 22:24, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Cocopuff2018 Do you mean Famepedia Wiki or Ficreation Wiki? Dmehus (talk) 00:51, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * fincreation Cocopuff2018 (talk) 15:43, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

Dormancy policy exemption
We kindly request that you exempt the following wiki from the Dormancy Policy. Thank you in advance!

Note: Our initial request (written on 1st August 2021) was ignored and it is now archived. Is there anything else that we should do in order for our request to be processed?

Wiki: repository.archiopedia.org (or archiopedia.miraheze.org).

Reason: The wiki is an encyclopedia and a database; this means that it may not be edited for long periods of time, but it should remain active continuously in order for our readers to be always able to access it and use the materials that have already been uploaded. Publisher (Archiopedia) (talk) 12:26, 16 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Apologies for not seeing your previous request, your wiki has now been exempted from the dormancy policy. -- Void  Whispers 19:49, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * @Void Thank you! Publisher (Archiopedia) (talk) 20:56, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

Why was Loathsome Characters Wiki closed?
I really need to know. It was one of my favorite wikis. EmmaDaBest (talk) 17:54, 16 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi, I'm the leader of Qualitipedia, if you wanna know why the character wikis shutted down you can view this blog for why they shutted down, thanks. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 18:02, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

Falsely Accused of Pedophilia
I recently made a blog about hentai on Crappy Games and though I deleted it because it was causing some drama, a comment I made was taken out of proportion and now I'm being accused of being a pedophile. All I said was that in some hentai lolis are actually adults, and named two hentai that proved my point. Because of this, I've been blocked on all the Reception Wikis and my repuation is now shot to hell. I am not a pedophile I was merely trying to explain something and now it's being blown way out of proportion. I'd like to be unblocked and explain my side of the story. Grust (talk) 21:47, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Please read the above and respond accordingly. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 22:04, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sadly, DuchessTheSponge won't respond to this thread at all. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:14, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Are they still banned from posting on the SN? Agent Isai Talk to me! 22:41, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Nope, their blocks were modified by around 20 hours ago. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 00:02, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I wasn't trying to be a pedophile. I was even invited to share my side of the story on Discord before I was banned.  For hating cancel culture you sure are trying to avoid hearing my side of the story. Grust (talk) 22:20, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Okay an update, I just heard that what I said is still technically illegal in the U.K. but safe in the U.S. where I reside. If that is indeed the case, I won't pursue ending my block any further and will leave the matter closed. Grust (talk) 22:45, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Illegal is contingent on the content in question being a deliberate drawing of children in an obscene context, while you made a statement discussing them in context of the 'adult age despite being called loli' if I remember the screencap correctly. That is not so decisive under UK law as far as I know, though it's up to someone more versed to say. Either way I personally found the affair disproportionately handled and the accusation still inaccurate. --Raidarr (talk) 00:21, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * In the end, it doesn't matter now, that disproportion has already destroyed my reputation and now more think I'm a creep even though all I did was say something stupid. I hear some on Discord are defending me but I got blocked before I could say anything.  Even if I'm found innocent and my reputation is somehow restored to life, this incident will ensure that even if I'm unblocked, I won't be returning to the Reception Wikis. Grust (talk) 00:50, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * It’s ok bud. I will avenge you and hopefully operate the wikis. Hope you do good. jrStudios (talk) 01:08, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I have deleted the topic, for mainly not having enough evidence to back up their claims on that. Anyone who is caught restoring the topic will receive a warning from me. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:10, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Please consider a policy of archiving with an open warning and otherwise curating reasonable outlets to discuss, rather than the continued trend of deleting evidence for those trying to piece things together themselves. --Raidarr (talk) 01:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * At this point a defense of you is on principle. Against weakly substantiated accusations of pedophilia, against the tendency to bizarre rash decisions from a small handful of local admins, and against the misinformation culture that would needlessly do the reputation damage. Void indicates it is the determination of the community. At this point I must claim there is no universal determination. It's whoever makes the most compelling sounding statement, with big decision being taken on them as soon as 5 minutes in between. The most bizarre consequence of this so far has been the purging of any mention of you from various pages by users who take the claim of pedophilia for granted and react morally while all evidence of the topic has been purged and must be drawn like teeth from select admins. The claim meanwhile is seen on several entries from CentralAuth, thanks to the disproportionate scale of a QP moderation block. That is not acceptable. Nothing that was mentioned in the blog justifies this level of response, even if I would declare the entire post was in completely bad taste given the audience and dare I say, the sensitivity that has been proven here about its contents. --Raidarr (talk) 01:29, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * To be clear, what I am asking here is for feedback from the community regarding whether or not they find the behavior to be acceptable. I also find the blog and comment to be distasteful, but not personally warranting any real moderation action (particularly where the author requested deletion). This is a screenshot of the comment in question. I believe the accusations and blocks to be overreactions, and will be modifying the block summaries as a common courtesy (cc ). -- Void  Whispers 01:48, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm actually reversing Grust's blocks as we speak. It was DEFINITELY not warranted at all, and I wasn't quite comfortable with the blocks handed to him. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:50, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I found the multiple actual log deletions to be additionally strange. Other than that I think it's fair to say that the behavior was not good (on the discord there was a fair amount of backlash, and some users including myself took issue with the type of content being put into a blog on the wiki) but the response to that would be along the lines of deleting the content and blocking the topic, and not an absolute purge. As it stands the opinion in general is mixed leaning to 'that's disproportionate', based on observation of Discord and local commentary. It's worth noting that some of the backlash is linked to wider drama that is quite a lot of mess to sift through. One underlying issue is the frequent decision making that not only fails to consult the community beyond very short lived blog posts and a couple supports, but fails to even give fellow admins time to react before acting (ie, DarkMatterMan had no way of catching up to the events that happened in a matter of hours between post deletion, restoration, and the escalation to claims of pedophilia). It's a wider issue than what you ask, but the background confusion plays into the difficulty of a clear and impartial statement here. --Raidarr (talk) 01:54, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. UK Law does prohibit cartoon pornography depicting minors, even should the character depicted as underage be stated to be above the age of consent (eg looks 10 but is 100 is not a valid defense). Regardless, the legality of such images is outside of the purview of us here, as no matching images were distributed through Miraheze. It is not&mdash;to the best of my understanding&mdash;illegal to discuss such contents. Though it is a risky topic, as we may be required to remove and/or report to the authorities any material that encourages or distributes such images (including via links). I may be incorrect on that last point though. Ultimately, it is the determination of the community what behavior they find acceptable or not. I do invite users comment on this regard, however I strongly recommend not to label individuals as a "pedophile" out of interest of not provoking libel/defamation. -- Void  Whispers 01:09, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Exactly my way of thinking. And to think I was labeled as a pedophile multiple times, especially with no evidence by the accusers, and this is the very same ordeal that had the trolls locked for such libelous accusations here. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 01:12, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * After learning that law, I made some major changes to the Animated Muscle Men Wiki. I removed characters that were in Loli hentai and made a rule saying that muscle men in loli or shota hentai weren't allowed, I got rid of muscular kids and I changed the minimum age for hunks from 14 to 17.  Grust (talk) 01:33, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * If I have to still be banned from the Reception Wikis, can you change my blocks to something a little more respectable. Say I made a horrible mistake and I'm willing to face the consequences. Grust (talk) 01:33, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

I read the comments Grust wrote and I don't see how it made him a pedophile. Some of you guys don't know what a pedophile is. A pedophile is a person who made sexual pleasure towards children and I don't see Grust say anything inappropriate towards children. All he said was "Some hentai girls are actually adults".

Joekido (talk) 01:24, 17 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you :) Grust (talk) 01:34, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * To make another point, I probably would've warned him instead, rather than indefinitely block him over something rather stupid or could've just made a partial block for at least 60 hours (2 and a half days to be accurate), as that's all there is. If he was REALLY a pedophile, then they should, at the very least, provide context of him having FANTASIES of actual children, provide screenshots to back up their claims (and make sure they are accurate and just not plain libel or defamation). This was quite the interesting topic I've seen all day, and I'm sure all of you just can't stress how over-reactive this was, to the point of Grust being cancelled. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:01, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I agree. The Dunkman (talk) 08:51, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for unblocking me but I will be making one final blog on Crappy Games and afterwards, you must be the one who reblocks me DarkMatterMan4500. You'll see why Grust (talk) 02:16, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't want to waste my time re-blocking you though. I just unblocked you, and re-blocking you would be an utter waste. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:20, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You might as well, my final blog is about me quitting for good. I at least want you to block me with dignity. Grust (talk) 02:32, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, but I'm pretty tired after seeing how today's unforeseeable events unfolded, and I wasn't impressed with today's performance either. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:36, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Very well get some rest. Grust (talk) 02:38, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * And I have honored your request. I have left your talk page open in case you want to return and request an unblock on said talk page. :) DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 11:52, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

The matter is mostly cleaned up. The one who made the block has resigned. The block reason has been revoked and changed to a self-requested block applied with no hard feelings. --Raidarr (talk) 12:07, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

Can someone please unlock the Incredible and Loathsome Characters Wikis?
Can someone please unlock the Incredible and Loathsome Characters Wikis? 2601:2C5:4280:6B90:EC99:BF40:C547:FC36 22:12, 16 August 2021 (UTC)


 * I'm afraid not. I've heard people make these requests multiple times, and it's quite tiring to even bear witness to. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:17, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Maybe given the clear volume of community interest (I count 8 people asking about it on meta, 4 directly asking for it to be reopened) you'll put it up for adoption. I do not want to offend or upset the Qualipedia admins (and I can completely understand if they dislike this wiki and wish it disassociated from Qualipedia) but I can not comprehend what made them think that deliberately preventing the wikis from being adopted was a good idea and view their actions in this regard as unreasonable and obstinate. ~ El Komodos Drago (talk to me) 12:59, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Given the trajectory (regular new sections all on the same topic) I recommend to traffic an open discussion (ie here and perhaps for meta admins or a steward to close/combine new queries and point them that way. --Raidarr (talk) 15:15, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

Lock old accounts and rename
Please can someone delete and lock my old accounts:

Also, please rename them since accounts can't be deleted.

I can't login to them and am restarting with new account. --Westfield-861 (talk) 14:26, 17 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Westfield-861, can you link to a diff on Miraheze where you've confirmed, from those accounts, that this account is your legitimate alternate account? If not, you will need to login to both to provide a confirmation edit that this request was made from the same person. Thank you for your understanding. Dmehus (talk) 23:43, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Diff confirmed [here for KingstonHolm861] which I can log in to; the other account I can't log in to. --Westfield-861 (talk) 20:22, 23 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Westfield-861 Thanks. This isn't the first time you've made a similar request. What is your reason for continuing to request your prior accounts be renamed with varying degrees of anonymization, only to recreate accounts immediately thereafter, sometimes with the same username? Dmehus (talk) 23:27, 5 September 2021 (UTC)

Im hacked
I found out I was hacked Guefiko (talk) 03:59, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * How so? If you believe you were compromised, change your password immediately in Special:ChangeCredentials. Consider using a hard to crack password, a password manager and not reusing passwords between sites. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 04:02, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Account has been locked as compromised. SRE will work with appropiate people to follow account recovery procedure and determine if it was in fact compromised. See 2 edits on a Reception wiki if you are interested. RhinosF1 (Miraheze) (talk) 13:48, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

Abuse Filter Throttle
Hi,

As an emergency measure, to support counter vandalism operations, SRE raised the AbuseFilter threshold significantly as a global abuse filter was throttled.

This was only an emergency measure and we will be returning this to its default state within the next few days as it poses a risk to the site in the event of actual issues with a filter syntax.

This means that unless abuse filters are changed to be split up or moved to the spam blacklist, when they are edited, they will be disabled if they hit more than 5% of edits within 24 hours of being edited.

We will confirm later which filters hit more than 5% of actions.

If a filter does get throttled, we can override it on the server side but would rather not outside of a geniune emergency.

Thanks,
 * RhinosF1 (Miraheze) (talk) 21:20, 18 August 2021 (UTC)


 * 18 & 19 are both above the threshold. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  18:36, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

I would like MarioMario456 to be globaled
He is a part of the forbidden wiki called Encyclopedia Dramatica in which he used that wiki to doxx people's personal info on the wiki in which is not allowed on Miraheze. He should be globaled for harassment, doxxing, and stuff. Fainted (talk) 13:15, 19 August 2021 (UTC)


 * "Forbidden wiki" is invalid in this context, given ED has nothing to do with Miraheze. Behavior on Miraheze is what matters. If you're going to gravedig about a user on another platform, the least you can do is provide a case with evidence and links. Interestingly you have just been banned by over on Qualitipedia for sockpuppetry and making claims that are apparently very similar to previously banned users/accounts there. So you might want to strengthen your case if you're writing in good faith, since this is not enough to global anyone. --Raidarr (talk) 13:38, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * encyclopediadramatica.online/wiki/Special:Contributions/MarioMario456 Fainted (talk) 13:46, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * wrong link, its here: encyclopediadramatica.online/Special:Contributions/MarioMario456 Fainted (talk) 13:48, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Could someone please cast the boomerang on the OP, for not only failure to provide evidence of a link, but also for disruptively following me around all because I had a reason to suspect that Fainted here is a sockpuppet of a previously locked user, WG8686? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:41, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ❌ ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  13:45, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Actually, scratch that. I'd like to see where this thread will go towards. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 13:47, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Until you realize MarioMario456 asked for someone's IP back then and someone reported it, now he is on here encyclopediadramatica.online/Special:Contributions/MarioMario456 doxxing people being racist Fainted (talk) 13:50, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * We can only deal with things on Miraheze ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  13:55, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi,
 * If someone is sharing private information of users without permission, please email ts[at]miraheze.org. If you join us in #miraheze on IRC, we can quickly remove it while you wait for Trust & Safety to respond or poke them. You will need to provide evidence of your claims though. You can contact Stewards via email if you do not wish to share it publicly. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  13:49, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * It's here meta.miraheze.org/wiki/Stewards%27_noticeboard/Archive_21#I_was_harassed_by_MarioMario456_and_he_asked_for_my_IP Fainted (talk) 13:52, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Has anything changed since then? ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  13:55, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Nothing really, because he has been doxxing people on the Encyclopedia Dramatica wiki. And he has been harassing people in block logs on the receptions wikis, Awesome Games, Crappy Games, Rotten Websites, Terrible TV Shows, Best TV Shows, Awful Movies, and the Greatest Movies Wikis Fainted (talk) 13:59, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm going to assume you were the one who made that thread so you can have a block for sockpuppetry. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  14:01, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Dude. You're obviously WG8686. It's painfully obvious. The ED page was a joke, like the rest of ED. I think the problem is that people are taking it and related wikis too seriously, it's like they're just looking to get offended. ChessPiece21 (talk) 19:44, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * He's already been globally locked anyway. There's no need for anymore replies. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 19:56, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser question about authority
Hello there! I want to have checkuser authority for wikim. How can I get? I will be glad if you answer my question. Ekrexso (talk) 16:22, 19 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi, You will need to ask a Steward to perform the check for you. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  17:25, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * As RhinosF1 pointed out, checkusers are only preformed by Stewards. The right is not generally granted to anyone except in truly exceptional circumstances (but even so, I don't think anyone has ever gotten CheckUser before though I may be wrong). Agent Isai Talk to me! 18:15, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello! User:Agent Isai, User:RhinosF1 I will use the CheckUser authority to investigate puppetry. That's why I chose to ask here. Ekrexso (talk) 18:21, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Because CheckUser allows you to access personal information (like IP addresses), it is reserved for highly trusted individuals such as the Stewards. If you believe that a user is using sockpuppets on your wiki, you can always request a CheckUser for them on here, attach relevant evidence/things you think suggest someone is a sockpuppet, and a Steward will check it out and report back to you. Thanks. Agent Isai Talk to me! 18:25, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ip addresses of the auditor authority, etc. I know you show I know this is a special privilege. I'll post the evidence shortly. Ekrexso (talk) 18:29, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

CheckUser request
There are 2 Users on my wiki that I consider as puppets.


 * User:GÖLGE-X-X-7
 * User:Eski biri

Evidence;
 * 1) I think the User is most likely connected to GÖLGE-X-X-7, I have my doubts about that.
 * 2) The user gives me doubt and the necessary research should be done.

Ekrexso (talk) 18:39, 19 August 2021 (UTC)


 * A Steward can use the tool to carry out the investigation. You will not be able to make CheckUsers yourself. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  18:48, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I think there isn't enough evidence to run a check on them. Please clarify why do you think they are a same person and share your doubts with stewards. ~ Mazzaz (talk) 06:45, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

Reopen Incredible Characters WIki
Can we please reopen Incredible Characters Wiki? I never got a chance to edit it. MetalKnight96 (talk) 21:19, 19 August 2021 (UTC)


 * I'm afraid not. It was closed mainly due to the characters not exactly having a reception. So the toy reception wikis will be taking its place. Plus, I've seen requests like these multiple times, and demanding it to be re-opened will not get it re-opened, I'm afraid. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 21:33, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That makes it 5 users requesting reopening. How many users would it take for it to be reopened? Everyone on Miraheze? The administrators who have decided for the community what the community wants are acting in blatant violation of what Miraheze was set up to provide. ~ El Komodos Drago (talk to me) 13:58, 23 August 2021 (UTC)
 * There's no precedent in that regard. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  14:06, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

Slander on a Wiki clone
A user by the name of Attackofthecatpeople69 has created a clone of the UnAnything Wiki. (Their clone: unanything.miraheze.org ; the original unanything.fandom.com ) The home page of their fork initially contained slander against me specifically, as well as misleading claims about staff on Fandom. Though this section appears to have been partially removed (I had no involvement in it’s removal, whether it be directly or not) sections are still present. I know that the slander was directed at me because the exact same hate-rant was posted on their Deviantart page, in which my Fandom username is referenced. (https://www.deviantart.com/attackofthecatpeople/journal/WellFiredToast-follow-up-889007106)

I will prove that some of the slanderous claims from the original hate-rant on the home page are indeed false: the reason that their Fandom account was globally blocked was not only due to an abuse of user rights, using Javascript to do mass page vandalism, but also due to account sockpuppetry. (using the account KMFStudios to avoid a global block on the account KATMAKROFAN) They discovered that I had reported their account after viewing public discussions. Another claim is that I have “manipulated a Miraheze steward” which cannot be possible when I have not even contacted a Miraheze steward on this topic before. I do not know specifically how to disprove the other claims, but at least I have been able to successfully disprove these two.

Finally, I am hosting a vote on the original UnAnything to decide whether or not the fork/clone should be requested for removal, asI have been told that is the system for fork closure. (A link to this poll is here https://unanything.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000044527/r/4400000000000149567 )

Thankyou for your time. GNE0001 (talk) 06:45, 20 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Standard procedure is that a 'clone' with proper attribution and does not violate our Content policy cannot be removed if the original source is another platform (like Fandom). However, the more slanderous claims are likely in violation of the linked policy and would likely result in them being contacted to remove it, at worst removal (though if they are compliant as far as taking out the nasty stuff, they may not be closed).
 * Personally though, the wiki doesn't seem to be operating in good faith. Though they've gone on a deletion spree, the content they deleted (with some rather suspicious edit summary removals) looks rather mean spirited. So I'd give this a chance to play out, and my personal apologies for what seems to be someone's immature and frankly rather salty use of our platform. I'm just speaking as a regular, not any official role (including Steward). --Raidarr (talk) 12:06, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * "Finally, I am hosting a vote on the original UnAnything to decide whether or not the fork/clone should be requested for removal, asI have been told that is the system for fork closure." I am unsure where this information has come from, but it is not correct. Forks are defined in the Content Policy as being "a direct fork of another Miraheze wiki where little to no attempts have been made to mediate situations on the existing wiki or existing community." Based on the link, you are claiming it is a fork of a Fandom wiki - which is allowed on our platform and does not breach the Content Policy simply for being a 'fork'. As such, any vote on an external platform to close a wiki on Miraheze for being a 'fork' would not be respected by Stewards as it is not a community vote on Miraheze that Stewards can assess and be held accountable for enacting. John (talk) 14:24, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure that anything needs to be said further here. I will just note that you're referencing a Fandom wiki. When you create a Fandom wiki, you and your contributors license your content under the CreativeCommons license whereby, typically, your content may be reused, in whole or in part, with attribution to the source wiki. Improper attribution is a valid copyright complaint, but that's not what you're claiming. In any case, where infringement of CreativeCommons copyright licensing was reported to Stewards, we would work with the wiki to provide an appropriate level of attribution, not close a wiki on the first report where no attempt to remediate the problem was given. Based on your report, this seems like a two-party dispute. I would suggest the two of you resolve this through other means. Dmehus (talk) 23:39, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

Cancel my rename request
I honestly want to think before renaming my account, so could you cancel it? SPEEDYBEAVER ( talk ) 03:56, 21 August 2021 (UTC)


 * ❌ per your request. To be honest, you're well known and established by this username here on Meta Wiki, so I'd recommend sticking with this account. You can also create additional accounts, with a recommendation to create them on Meta Wiki while logged in and to list them on a global user page or Meta user page for transparency reasons. This will help to ensure you abide by user accounts policy and not use your alternate accounts where your main account is blocked locally or otherwise restricted. Dmehus (talk) 22:57, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

Just global me.
I am done with this site. I have ABSOLUTELY NO pleasure being on here anymore. SporeShroom2007 (talk) 02:16, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello, I take it that you are requesting a global lock, correct? If so, Miraheze offers 2 types of global locks: a lock where your account is locked, renamed and hidden but is recoverable by the Stewards if in the future you'd like to restore the account or a lock where your account is renamed, hidden, and cannot be recovered ever again. Please let us know what you'd like. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 02:21, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * the latter please. SporeShroom2007 (talk) 02:42, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Just to reaffirm, I would like a lock where it is locked, hidden, and can not be recovered. SporeShroom2007 (talk) 19:44, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Understood. The latter is handled by Trust and Safety, therefore, please standby until a member of Trust and Safety responds to the request and processes it. Thank you. Agent Isai Talk to me! 19:46, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Thank you. Doug (talk) 23:09, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

User:Krazog82
Hi, Krazog82 is my username I forgot my password though, I would please like a new one, also I had a wiki created at easypedia.miraheze.com I can't access my accounts for here and easypedia. Sorry for the trouble. Sincerely Krazog82 (talk) 23:05, 22 August 2021 (UTC)


 * What happened? My IP got removed? Krazog82 (talk) 23:15, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Krazog82, please visit Special:UserLogin and use the forgot password? link to have a new password e-mailed to your registered, confirmed e-mail address on file. If you do not have a registered, confirmed e-mail address on file, then you are, unfortunately, out of luck, unless you can remember your password. Noting similar behaviour to this thread, may I also ask if you have created other accounts, notably either Hrvcfr and Sperosdurell? Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 23:27, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

Edit conflict? Saved password for mh but not easypedia Krazog82 (talk) 23:23, 22 August 2021 (UTC)


 * We use CentralAuth, so it doesn't matter which wiki you request a lost password. Dmehus (talk) 23:28, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Not gonna lie Doug to you but 😒 I'm not a vandal.. I'm challenged that's all. Yes, my alteregos shouldn't exist. But easypedia is going great so far. Doug, bear with me please? Blocking me would hurt. Thank you for listening. Sperosdurell (talk) 23:47, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sperosdurell Thanks, I appreciate your candor. Your creating malformed, out of scope RfCs when you've been previously advised by other administrators doesn't help much. Given this, I would personally recommend you pick one account to use on Meta. You could then self-request your other accounts be blocked on Meta Wiki to guide you to use that one, chosen account. Thanks. Dmehus (talk) 00:02, 23 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sperosdurell. Sperosdurell (talk) 00:11, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

Close?
Please close account. Thank you. Krazog82 (talk) 00:28, 23 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Krazog82 This is very bizarre. This is at the same time you are requesting with your alternate account to have rights granted to your alternate account. I'm inclined to mark this as not done until you grant your alternate account rights locally. Dmehus (talk) 00:34, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

What happened to Wage Sus?
A couple days ago, I just noticed that the wiki was closed for some reason? Why? Did it violate the Code of Conduct? I don't recall it being as drama-fueled as SephSpace was, so what happened? SuperStreetKombat (talk) 01:06, 23 August 2021 (UTC)
 * This wiki, while indeed a bit...colourful, was not closed by Stewards. Any closure decision would have been done locally. Hope that helps. Dmehus (talk) 01:14, 23 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hey! I’m a former Wage’s Sus admin and friend of Wage and can explain this. The admins decided, including me, to move the wiki to another website and decided on FriendPlanet. Wage closed the wiki recently. Message Wage or try to contact him somewhere else if you want the link to the FriendPlanet site, or message me on MH or Discord (ChessPiece21#6711). Hope to see you there if you’re interested. ChessPiece21 (talk) 04:21, 24 August 2021 (UTC)

Help about filter
My Wiki(https://jpbank.miraheze.org/wiki/) can not use special:AbuseFilter

I am BC Key-Power (talk) 00:57, 24 August 2021 (UTC)


 * You removed a bunch of abusefilter-* privileges from * but haven't added them back anywhere. ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  06:57, 24 August 2021 (UTC)

Can you enable Extensions - templatedata on my wiki page?
Hi, i don't know if i did this right or not.

Can you enable Extensions - templatedata on my wiki page?

here is the link: https://2y2c.miraheze.org/ 0Channy (talk) 18:20, 24 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You can do this yourself actually, go to Special:ManageWiki/extensions and look for TemplateData, it should be there. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 18:38, 24 August 2021 (UTC)
 * oh thank you very much sir 0Channy (talk) 19:57, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

Why is the Rotten Websites Wiki closed all of a sudden?
The heading says that it's been closed because no one's edited the wiki in the last 60 days, but I am certain that there were edits as recent as yesterday.

Unless this is because of the wiki exceeding some kind of boundary that warranted shutting it down, I'm very confused here. NoJustNo84 (talk) 06:22, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That's the standard message you get when a bureaucrat manually closes a wiki. It seems that the local admins decided to close the wiki, you'll need to talk to them for more info. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 06:39, 25 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Same Issue with its sister site on the Fresh Websites wiki, I don't know the recall the exact usernames of the local admins so I wouldn't be able to contact them elsewhere, this might be an issue with all of the new Reception wikis, could you find out what is going on there, thank you. Freighttrain (talk) 07:56, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I asked DarkMatterMan4500 on Discord if he could help clarify this. Hope to hear from him soon. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 07:59, 25 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Nevermind I've just messaged MarioMario456 about it. Freighttrain (talk) 07:58, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * The admins didn't like how the content worked. One of them anyways, with others simply following along. If the Character wikis are any indication, it is next to useless to discuss it unless they show a change of heart. --Raidarr (talk) 12:35, 25 August 2021 (UTC)


 * That all sounds a bit arbitrary, also no prior notice was given either, is there any discussion you can link to that says more about what has happened? Freighttrain (talk) 13:18, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, there was no consensus on whether to close them at all. It was abruptly closed without reason. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 15:57, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * No discussion was had, the details came out live - including the latest regarding the admin who instigated it. Other admins are not agreeing to the closure. --Raidarr (talk) 16:37, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * NoJustNo84 As per my comments elsewhere, please note I have reopened each of the two wikis. Additionally, as I could find no indication where a community discussion was had locally on each wiki to modify the default  permissions to allow local bureaucrats to remove the   bit from other bureaucrats, I have reset that to the default setting. This will ensure that local bureaucrats must either request a Steward to ensure any request for removal of this group is done in line with any community-established policies governing such removals or have a local discussion to duly delegate this authority to local bureaucrats, though on the point about the local permissions additions and removals, I noted a lack of any sort community-established process in this regard. Additionally, given the obvious lack of local community consultation with regard to the closure and the lack of any community-established process governing permissions additions or removals (looking at the respective Special:Log/rights logs on each wikis), it seems to have been done very ad hoc, often with wheel-warring occurring over rights additions and removals, which itself suggests a complete lack of community consultation, I don't feel it is appropriate for Stewards to restore any permissions. In any case, the most important role for Stewards has been done here, which is to reopen both wikis to allow one or more substantive community discussions to occur on the respective wikis discussing (a) the future of the wikis and, if the wikis are to continue to remain open, to discussing (b) the process by which the advanced permissions are granted or removed. Once those community consultative processes have concluded, please post a note here, ideally in a new thread and linking to this thread in some way, for Stewards to assess those local consensus processes and effect the community's desired outcomes. Thank you. Dmehus (talk) 05:10, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

Two wikis in our network got shutdown without any consensus.
So Rotten Websites Wiki and Fresh Websites Wiki got closed by one of our bureaucrats, claiming that "a lot of people wanted these wikis gone". However, there is no evidence of any sort of agreement or consensus among the other admins or the community about this decision. All the other bureaucrats got demoted from those wikis, so is it okay if one of you guys can give me bureaucrat and admin rights on those two wikis (I was a former bureaucrat on those wikis BTW) so I can undo the closing and demotions? Blazikeye535 (talk) 15:48, 25 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I definitely didn't agree to the closure of both of those wikis. There's some funny business going around here. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 16:11, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * This was done by a rogue admin who is being handled on other associated wikis as a preventative measure; on this wiki all other staff were apparently demoted including DMM ^. This issue needs to be investigated. It was done with zero support from the community, but more importantly it overruled other admins and bureaucrats, including the designated leaders. Thus it was a coup, and I believe fully in scope for the Stewards to interfere (I'd hope, at least). --Raidarr (talk) 16:33, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes, I was demoted too. I'll see what Doug and Void have to say about this, considering this close was against community consensus. —<span style="color:red;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#f00,#c04);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#808,#40c);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">Mario <span style="color:purple;background:-webkit-linear-gradient(0deg,#20d,#00f);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent">456 16:45, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I also got demoted too, but I want my page back (all of the source code) and my files. - AlvaroNovaes-BR (talk) 18:55, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * So did I. BookFandumb1 (talk) 01:14, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * This was wrong, especially since we have made a complete effort now to make a consensus. Sure, I wanted them gone too, but it came out of nowhere. At least when I wanted to close the character wikis, I wanted a discussion. TigerBlazer (talk) 21:05, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Literally nothing was wrong with the wikis. At least the character wikis somewhat had a reason, but the website wikis' closure were abrupt. DuchessTheSponge didn't even think about what other people thought, he just closed the wikis, like when he just removed Season 6 & 8 of SpongeBob SquarePants on Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki, even though Season 6 and 8 were hated by many, just like he combined all seasons of the original Johnny Test onto Terrible Shows & Episodes Wiki, even though a lot of people considered the first three seasons to be good. I made a blog post about it, which didn't even bash him, and I got a two week block on TSEW. That's when I started to strongly dislike him. I'm glad he's demoted now. SleepParalysisDemon (talk) 21:20, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * If there are no comments objecting to this, I will reopen both wikis by this time tomorrow. It is clear, by the messages currently left on this noticeboard, that the action taken was not and is not supported by the community or other administration of these wikis. -- Void  Whispers 21:36, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That's awesome. Yeah, DuchessTheSponge clearly didn't think this through at all, but as long as the demotions are restored, that's all that matters. I doubt there will be any objections, but they'll more than likely be weaker in comparison to the upcoming votes to re-open the wikis. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:50, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Can we also place the character wikis up for adoption given the half a dozen users that have complained here and on the CN about their closure and given that the discussion was:
 * Incredibly brief (less than a day)
 * Done without a site notice for most of that day
 * Done on a different wiki
 * I fully understand if the administrators wish to walk away from a wiki and want it disassociated from their other wikis. However, I don't think they should be able to dictate that what would be an entirely separate wiki on Miraheze should not exist especially given that the content policy has an explicit clause allowing for forks. ~ El Komodos Drago (talk to me) 19:34, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I think this should be taken up in a dedicated topic on the Qualitipedia hub once this issue with the website wikis is straightened out (one at a time). From what I can tell the top shot callers are willing to have a conversation, and the linked wiki is in a better position than before to have the conversation instead of throwing yet another QP topic onto Miraheze meta. --Raidarr (talk) 19:46, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * FUCK! I GOT DEMOTED TOO! This is to the point I requested a wiki for PETA. It failed. I really want it back. jrStudios (talk) 21:55, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Not to worry, they should be re-opened by tomorrow. Peace will be restored by then. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:52, 25 August 2021 (UTC)
 * And a new entity is coming… The Animal Rights Database jrStudios (talk) 01:50, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Oh yeah, my rights on RWW were also gone. Didn't notice that untill right now. TigerBlazer (talk) 15:17, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Blazikeye535 Please see my comments in the above thread. The wikis have been reopened to allow local community discussions to take place on each wiki discussing (a) the future of the wikis and (b) the process by which community members may request advanced permissions, or have them removed. Dmehus (talk) 05:20, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Looks like Doug has reopened the wikis before I've been able to get around to it. I have now followed up by restoring permissions, as this state was the previous status quo. -- Void  Whispers 21:04, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

Don't mean to sound impatient, but is there any updates on whether or not the wikis are going to be reopened or not? --Blazikeye535 (talk) 17:26, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't understand. Two wikis should be opened by yesterday but didn't happen, so are they really gonna be opened by either today, tomorrow, or so? Btw I already got plenty of more evidence/reasons coming up to expose People for "Ethical" Treatment of Animals for its article at Rotten Websites Wiki. Gjlewis (talk) 17:38, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Please be patient. I'm sure Void will get it done sooner or later. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 17:40, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Okay gotcha. Sorry for my impatience. Tbh I wanna say that keeping both wikis closed is unfair, especially that we got every evidence to expose the atrocity of far-left communities (mainly PETA and the Social Justice Warriors). Gjlewis (talk) 17:56, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * well jrstudios is makaing a wiki to expose peta Gilimaster69 (talk) 19:26, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * https://crappygames.miraheze.org/wiki/Blog:The_Animal_Rights_Database-_Keeping_a_watchful_eye_on_Pet_Shelters,_SCPAs_and_the_Animal_Rights_Movement Gilimaster69 (talk) 19:30, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You mind helping out a bit here? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:29, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes, I'm preparing a proposed response, but currently dealing with a couple more pressing issues in both Steward and Trust and Safety capacities, but I will propose a solution. Dmehus (talk) 22:32, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Hey?
Where did the Rotten Websites and Fresh Websites Wikis go. Can they be reopened? Also DuchessTheSponge should have been blocked. The wikis has nothing that would warrant it's closure. MountWario (yell at me here) 22:43, 25 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Oh yeah, Void said he'd re-open the wikis by tomorrow, eventually. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:51, 25 August 2021 (UTC)

I Think we should re-open this wiki soon since it was closed abruptly for an invalid reason. --Vince the Wikipedian 2018 (talk) 05:00, 26 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Eventually, they'll be re-opened. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:35, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't get it. Why did that guy close them anyway? Fridericus M (talk) 00:04, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

But, it need to be reopened because DuchessTheSponge was closing this without permission and there is clearly no evidence why he close it.--Vince the Wikipedian 2018 (talk) 05:32, 28 August 2021 (UTC)


 * This appears to have slipped by Void a little, but it appears set to reopen anyways. If is not a question, just when. --Raidarr (talk) 08:14, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * It said it was closed Vince the Wikipedian 2018 (talk) 04:43, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Deletion request of a harassment blog on CGW
Stewards, I would like you to remove a page only created for harassment of another user. Here's the link: https://crappygames.miraheze.org/wiki/Blog%3ABlubabluba9990%27s_Drama_Featuring_Encyclopedia_SpongeBobia Tanawat2002 (talk) 06:57, 26 August 2021 (UTC)


 * It’s a controversy page. Leave it alone jrStudios (talk) 09:39, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'll be removing that blog post immediately. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:31, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Normally I don't care for outright deletions, but I agree with this one. --Raidarr (talk) 10:38, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Agree. It's making us look bad. TigerBlazer (talk) 14:32, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

I've already deleted the blog as it was entirely outdated and unnecessary. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:36, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

request of a mass purge of every single edit made by me
Hi, I'm the owner of the EijiZeBoi and TanjirosEarrings accounts. I'm making this thread to request the mass purging of all content I made using these accounts, from blog posts to talk pages, etc., especially on the Qualitipedia wikis. The reason is because I don't want my name to be associated with this wikifarm anymore due to its godawful reputation among outsiders. Thank you. EijiZeBoi (talk) 06:56, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi. Unfortunately, this can't be done for the simple reason that we don't have any proof that you are indeed these two accounts. If we allowed such a request then anyone could claim they are X user and demand the same thing. As regards to the farm's reputation, Miraheze is not responsible for the content that the Reception wikis create so if people see Miraheze negatively because of them that is not correct. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 07:07, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Eiji reached out to me on Discord earlier this morning, so I honored his request just like how I honored Grust's request last week to block him for dignity and as a self-request. So, I deleted his blogs on both  and on the  . DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:30, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

Delete my wiki
I'd like my wiki  to be deleted. I will now focus on other stuff. BenIsEditing (talk) 15:44, 27 August 2021 (UTC)


 * BenIsEditing Firstly, please note that I have ✅ the subdomain in your wikilink. MirahezeMagic pseudo-interwiki wikilinks use subdomains, rather than database names, though typically you will see me and others use the database name in the displayed text (piped text) of such wikilinks. Secondly, in terms of your request, as the only contributor to your wiki, this is ✅ per your request. Thank you. Dmehus (talk) 18:44, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Can you delete the NSFW and NSFL templates?
I think these need to be removed from the Reception Wikis because the page don't show any pornographic content, the templates clutter the pages, they get added to the pages for no reason, and they often cause other users to engage in edit wars, so I think it's time both of the pages were deleted from the Reception Wikis. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 19:01, 27 August 2021 (UTC)


 * I agree. I want them gone too. TigerBlazer (talk) 19:43, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * what Bout actual NSFL stuff Gilimaster69 (talk) 20:00, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Why not discuss this on the Qualitipedia meta? That's a more fitting place for this discussion. --Blazikeye535 (talk) 20:13, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Can you leave a link to that? SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:23, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * QP Meta. I confirm and concur that this subject has no place on the Stewards' noticeboard, and has nothing to do with global admins. I'm baffled why two local admins from the QP wikis would think otherwise. --Raidarr (talk) 20:25, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Technically, I thought these templates would apply with all wikis; not just Qualitipedia. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:44, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * No, QP has those templates of its own accord. It is up to each wiki to decide how it wants to handle the content, within reason and Content policy. --Raidarr (talk) 22:26, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm in 100% agreement with Raidarr here. Meta Miraheze follows its own set of rules. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:35, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

delete "hurticulture" wiki
I've been hanging onto the Hurticulture Wiki for a while but I realize I can't dedicate enough time to use it effectively. I'd rather it not be put up for adoption because this wiki was made with my own OCs, worldbuilding, and creative ideas in mind - not a single other person would be fit to contribute to the wiki. Hurticulturist (talk) 22:47, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hurticulturist As the only contributor to this wiki, this has now been ✅ per your request. Thank you. Dmehus (talk) 18:36, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

Please globally block Harry2003
He's been causing a lot of trouble on the Reception Wikis, such as spamming comments and topics, vandalizing pages, as well as sending death threats to another user on Best TV Shows Wiki, all of which got him blocked on a few Reception Wikis, including the games ones. He even promised not to do any of those things again, but broke his promise not to spam comments, and now he's pretty much crossed the line by writing off-topic comments and topics on a wiki that has nothing to do with the other. Plus, he's been blocked too many times and I even warned him not to cause anymore trouble ever again, but is still doing so, so his time on Qualitipedia is up. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 23:02, 27 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Death threats and the like would go right into code of conduct violations, thus in my opinion warrant the global action. --Raidarr (talk) 23:18, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I agree. He has been bothering us for many months now and he should be globaled. He made himself unwelcome and crossed the line over and over again. TigerBlazer (talk) 15:42, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Should we block him from the wikis where he isn't blocked for the time being, or can we not do that? —<span style="background:linear-gradient(90deg,crimson,indigo, #ADD8E6); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Marxo Grouch (talk) 18:49, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * That would certainly be the right of local admins if there's a solid case. --Raidarr (talk) 19:36, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I think I'll do that right away. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:30, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Actually, you should just global Harry, because I can't seem to block him on the Books Wikis or the Music Wikis. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:03, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Or can he not be globalled? SuperStreetKombat (talk) 00:43, 4 September 2021 (UTC)

Please lock my account
I've been through a lot of drama on Qualitipedia before and Different History Wiki is being moved to FANDOM meaning I'm now gonna be a FANDOM user rather than a Miraheze user, thanks. DuchessTheSponge (talk) 18:33, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry to see you go, I've now locked your account as requested. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 18:35, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Sorry to see you leave Miraheze. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 19:02, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Goodbye, Duchess. 😔 SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:49, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Bye Duchess. I hope I didn't do anything to make you leave. TigerBlazer (talk) 20:51, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * goodbye Gilimaster69 (talk) 20:56, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I can assure you that I am indeed saddened by this. Like I always say to well-known departing users, fare thee well. —<span style="background:linear-gradient(90deg,crimson,indigo, #ADD8E6); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Marxo Grouch (talk) 21:21, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

Having trouble adding. Video to my sandbox
I am making a page on CGW. I’m trying to add a video. I put the video I’d and the video displays but I get a playback droid when I try to hit play. JonnyDavidson2005 (talk) 19:28, 28 August 2021 (UTC)


 * You should ask this to an admin on a wiki instead of a steward. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 20:56, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

rename
Hello could you please rename my account the nick that i want is アンジェロ先輩 Angelo Pisani (talk) 23:41, 28 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Please use Special:GlobalRenameRequest ~ RhinosF1 - (chat)· acc· c -  09:58, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * thank you. Angelo Pisani (talk) 13:56, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

MarioMario456 called me a Idiot while I was appealing on AGW
Proof: awesomegames.miraheze.org/w/index.php?title=Topic:Wfitosn7ip0fsw6v SpiderManDude (talk) 01:24, 29 August 2021 (UTC)


 * That's not cool. Sorry. I left a message on your talk page. Sperosdurell (talk) 02:12, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * There was no evidence of MarioMario456 calling him an idiot. I wasn't originally going to comment on here, but I am just here to tell you that what he is saying isn't true whatsoever. I shall leave this discussion at the hands of other administrators. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 02:15, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Ohh... I felt sorry. No evidence, okay apologies. Sperosdurell (talk) 02:17, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * no he said "I don't take bribes, I D I O T. I have fixed my message." SpiderManDude (talk) 02:29, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * image proof of the comment: ibb.co/B4kGQDY SpiderManDude (talk) 02:31, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * , it is not good to ask admins to give them money to get unblocked. I wouldn't comment on what said but you were probably blocked because of sockpuppetry. If you are not a sockpuppet and you believe the block was made in error, then simply call on for a review of your block without talking about money. Giving/taking money is not the way we operate here. --Mazzaz (talk)  04:42, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * SpiderManDude While MarioMario456 has been cautioned in the past to adhere to both the letter and spirit of Code of Conduct, a global policy to which all Miraheze users are obliged to follow in terms of his approach to dealing with other users (namely, civility and assuming good faith), and he is indeed firmly cautioned again, I will remind you that you also are obliged to follow another global policy, user accounts policy. If you wish to engage on Miraheze, I would strongly suggest you e-mail stewards at, explain on what wiki(s) you intend to focus on (with a strong recommendation from me to avoid the type of wikis you've been gravitating toward and which has found you locked more times than I can count on my two hands and two feet), and whether you will focus on your own wiki. Continuing the same behaviour is neither constructive nor useful and wastes everyone's time. Accordingly, with that, your remaining accounts will be ✅ in due course. Dmehus (talk) 18:16, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

I'm gone. Please lock my account forever.
Hello stewards!

I no longer want to be part of Miraheze. I have joined it since July 2020, but following the drama that went over time, I request for my account to be locked. Thanks!

Goodbye everyone! EoflaOE (talk) 16:33, 29 August 2021 (UTC)


 * So sorry to see you go. Also about the drama, that was mostly from people disagreeing with one thing or another. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 16:44, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry to see you go as well. I've locked the account now. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 17:17, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

User blocked at ATT for attempted SQL injection
User:Gani has just been permanently blocked at All The Tropes for (unsuccessfully) attempting to add SQL that would collect personally-identifying information without notification, which if it had worked would have been a violation of GDPR. This was the first edit that this user submitted to All The Tropes, so it was caught in the Moderation queue before being committed.

We see from CentralAuth that this user is an admin at two other Miraheze wikis. Robkelk (talk) 12:36, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will look into it. Reception123 (talk) ( C ) 17:48, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi,
 * I just had the contents of the query passed to me by T&S and it is simply VoteNY's schema. The chance of an SQLi working is extremely low but in no way did this at any point attempt to violate GDPR or put users privacy at risk. Data wouldn't have been populated without enabling VoteNY and it's known and documented that it collects this information which we store appropiately. RhinosF1 (Miraheze) (talk) 18:11, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I've relayed this to the bureaucrats at ATT, and we'll discuss what action to take next. --Robkelk (talk) 19:20, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * The bureaucrats and a few others have discussed this, and we have decided to treat this as an apparent penetration test. The permanent block on this user stands. --Robkelk (talk) 13:10, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

A user called Greatestmoviesfan might be abusing multiple accounts.
A user on Awful Movies Wiki known as Greatestmoviesfan has another account called Greatestmoviesfan189 which has the same type of behavior and comments as his main account: https://awfulmovies.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Log?type=comments&user=Greatestmoviesfan189&page=&wpdate=&tagfilter= and because of this, I think Greatestmoviesfan created that account to evade his ban, which is obviously against Miraheze's rules, so I think he should blocked across all wikis. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 18:54, 30 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Never mind. Greatestmoviesfan wasn't trying to ban evade, so he's innocent. SuperStreetKombat (talk) 19:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

I can’t read the loathesome and incredible characters, how can I read the character miraheze again, Stewards’ noticeboard?
2600:1700:1243:E220:591C:3AED:E5BF:FDE0 22:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Unless you are in the Member, Bureaucrat or Administrator roles, you can't. The community decided to close down those wikis themselves. HibiscusCrown20 (talk) 22:44, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * The community consensus was not properly gathered, so the topic is valid for Steward review in my estimation. --Raidarr (talk) 20:51, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Are you going to Reopen the Loathsome Characters and Incredible Characters wikis?
Are you going to reopen the Loathsome and Incredible Characters wikis? Andrewgtv05 (talk) 04:11, 31 August 2021 (UTC)


 * They are talking about that on the qualitipedia meta Gilimaster69 (talk) 15:45, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Can you please reopen the character wikis?
Please reopen the all the mirahaze wikis Qqqqqqqq (talk) 16:38, 1 September 2021 (UTC)


 * That type of title with a demanding tone isn't going to really help matters very much. Which wikis are you talking about? DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 22:41, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Qqqqqqqq was talking about the character wikis (Incredible Characters Wiki and Loathsome Characters Wiki). Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 00:35, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah Please reopen it Andrewgtv05 (talk) 04:31, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Although I've seen requests like these many times, I'd like to see where this goes. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 10:39, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * DarkMatterMan4500, as far as I can tell, DuchessTheSponge closed down the character wikis almost a month ago, and at first, we agreed that closing the character wikis was a good idea. But then, we realized what we had done, and thus decided to talk about bringing back the character wikis. Then, many people started to agree with us. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 11:48, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I was there when it happened when it came to voting. DarkMatterMan4500 (talk) (contribs) 12:32, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Sure, you were. And now that many people are voting and asking for the character wikis to come back, it looks like the character wikis are going to be reopened by the stewards. But here's the thing I want to tell you: Once they reopen, they will no longer be associated with Qualitipedia. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 12:40, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Why will they not be associated with Qualitipedia? Blubabluba9990 (talk) 19:28, 3 September 2021 (UTC)
 * The reason they will no longer be associated with Quailtipedia is because there will be no Qualitipedia admins, and instead, there will be a new team of admins running the wikis, which includes me, Shawn the Logo Boy. The wikis will still hold the same concept as the Qualitipedia Wikis, however. Oh, and nice to meet you, Blubabluba9990. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 19:41, 3 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Can I be one of the admins too. I plan on creating another network of wikis, since I own Lousy Vehicles Wiki and co-own Lovable Vehicles Wiki, and I also have plans for reception wikis about stores, and Musicismylife has a bunch of other ideas for reception wikis. Both wikis do not have any Qualitipedia admins. I also own Absurd Shows & Episodes Wiki, a future part of The Weirdness Network, a network of wikis about weird media which has been temporarily put on hold due to my situation on Qualitipedia. I own two other wikis, The Wow House Wiki and The Fowl House Wiki, which discuss good episodes/characters and bad episodes/characters in The Loud House, respectively. Both of those wikis are independent, based on FANDOM versions (The Fowl House Wiki's FANDOM counterpart is closed), and do not follow the format of the Reception Wikis, instead being inspired by ScumBob Wiki and Anti-ScumBob Wiki. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 20:02, 3 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Sure thing, Blubabluba9990! You can be an admin of the character wikis (LCW and ICW), and I'm sure you can help us out with both wikis. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 20:39, 3 September 2021 (UTC)
 * But here's the catch: I will only unblock you on the character wikis, and if you screw up even once, I will revoke your admin rights. Got it, Bluba? Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 16:24, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes. Wait are you an admin now? Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:08, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I am becoming an admin on both Loathsome Characters Wiki and Incredible Characters Wiki, and both you and I be part of the new team of the admins, so once they reopen, we need to cooperate with each other in order to keep both wikis running! Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 17:17, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Have you visited my other wikis yet. If you have knowledge about automobile reception I can promote you on the vehicle reception wikis. Musicismylife also has a few other ideas for future reception wikis not associated with Qualitipedia. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 17:27, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I haven't visited your other wikis yet, and I really don't have knowledge about automoblie reception. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 17:55, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. I do have other ideas about reception wikis. Perhaps my wikis can stay independent alongside the characters wikis. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 18:00, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Sure. Your wikis can stay independent alongside the character wikis. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 18:41, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Also why specifically did you not want the characters wikis to be associated with Qualitipedia? Blubabluba9990 (talk) 20:03, 4 September 2021 (UTC)
 * These wikis were agreed to not remain part of QP so they could exist in some form, even if the dedicated QP administrators do not want to manage them. So, making them unassociated is the way they are able to survive. --Raidarr (talk) 10:45, 5 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 20:07, 5 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok, shouldn't the stewards have noticed this by now. Kingjorbs (talk) 22:00, 5 September 2021 (UTC)
 * The vote was improper, being called after less than a half dozen comments and before the (clearly numerous) oppositions or input were able to be made. So this is for sure in the cards, now that the Website wiki crisis is handled. --Raidarr (talk) Raidarr (talk) 16:44, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I hope we'll do the same for the Character Wikis crisis, which we need to handle. Shawn the Logo Boy (talk) 16:47, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 19:29, 3 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm of two minds here. From my first mind, I'm not seeing where there was a discussion, ideally on-wiki though a public non-invitation only Discord server (or similar) discussion could be considered. Raidarr mentions that there was a vote or discussion somewhere, so if he could point me to that so I can assess its breadth, depth, and procedural validity, that'd be great. From my second mind, these two wikis in particular cause the most problems for Stewards in terms of Content Policy and user conduct issues. As a rebuttal to my second mind, there does seem to have been a clear surrendering of rights, so reopening these wikis would provide an opportunity to have a proper discussion in terms of providing guidance to the reconstituted wikis' local communities. Additionally, a subsequent discussion would need to be held prior to any rights being granted. In any case, until I know when, where, and under what circumstances local discussions (if any) were held, this can't be progressed. Dmehus (talk) 22:12, 5 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Here is the discussion. Other discussions: . Mr. Jay 641 (talk) 22:31, 5 September 2021 (UTC)
 * In addition to above, there was a blog that was the spark for the character wiki's removal. It was unfortunately removed to leave no record, but I doubt that will stop the oversight of a Steward. Section "Can you please reopen 2 wikis?" below on the board offers as much case for recent discussion as there exists (mainly the same that I replied to). QP tends to operate through blog posts seeking inquiry, meaning there tend to be multiple blogs on a similar topic and a touch of confusion as far as aggregate opinion (especially since the discussions could not be held on the native wiki in question, instead in small part through CGW and through the QP meta linked above). --Raidarr (talk) 00:37, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Raidarr, for that, and, Mr. Jay 641, for the links you provided. What I'm particularly interested in is any discussion(s) as may exist on Qualitipedia Meta in terms of rationale for closure and breadth and depth of the discussion. Dmehus (talk) 01:04, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Aside from the assorted blogs (which is typically 'how things are done' with the strengths and weaknesses that come with it) there is not an organized discussion (talk page, StructuredDiscussions) to this effect, only the layered responses that lead to new blogs and culminating in a few users agreeing to lead and largely being given 'consent by default' from leading bureaucrats on QP. So the depth is about what is linked.
 * It was only closed by a few supports and the instinct decision of a bureaucrat after reviewing the (now deleted) original post, and incidental 'wait this isn't right' commentary has cropped up various times on CGW and QP meta ever since. The most substantive of these comments are linked by blog. There do exist assorted individual complaints that were raised in the meantime, by comments and I vaguely recall by very short lived SD posts. It's also worth noting that immediately after the closure, a number of regulars attempted to 'snowball' the issue with the effect of 'they were terrible anyways', likely in an effort to simply drop it and move on. Some of those users have since changed tune for the above linked blogs or otherwise let it go.
 * Perhaps to establish clarity for the future, issues of this gravity might be given a separate structure to vote and leave opinions (resembling how MH meta handles it or operating through the SD extension) if that would be more structurally compliant for what you're looking for. --Raidarr (talk) 08:22, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah. This now brings up the larger problem of the non-existent consensus on Qualitipedia, with the bureaucrats making all of the decisions, and even when consensus is brought up, it is done by one of the bureaucrats rather than a regular member of the community. That is a whole other problem, however, and goes deeper than the Characters Wikis crisis. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 16:04, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * If that's being done on the Qualitipedia wikis, we have all the policies and conventions we need here. It just needs to be addressed to Stewards, citing applicable evidence, and we can be asked to determine if there was consensus or revert to the status quo in absence of that. Dmehus (talk) 16:09, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. There is hardly ever consensus for anything though, and I am unsure if there was consensus to shut down the Characters wikis. Furthermore, the admins agreed that closing both wikis was a bad decision, and there is a lot of talk here on Steward's noticeboard about re-opening them. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 16:14, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * This discussion and the ones mentioned cite various talk and qp meta discussion to reopen, and the rationale for closure is already noted as being faulty. --Raidarr (talk) 18:11, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok. Blubabluba9990 (talk) 19:46, 6 September 2021 (UTC)

Unlock a wiki
Unlock a wiki

Please can you unlock the wiki 'Radley Physics' rcpd.miraheze.org

Many thanks! Acn (talk) 09:58, 2 September 2021 (UTC)


 * If you're bureaucrat of the wiki, go to Special:ManageWiki/core and uncheck "Closed". This will reopen your wiki. Agent Isai  Talk to me! 13:34, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't think I'm bureaucrat of the wiki (though if I can be made such that would be grand!) - I don't seem to be able to uncheck that 'Closed' box...! Acn (talk) 15:59, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * If you are a member of the wiki and it was not manually closed by a wiki bureaucrat, you may add an entry at Requests for adoption. Otherwise unless there is additional context I'm afraid there is nothing that can be done on the Stewards' noticeboard. If the two stipulations don't apply (either of them), I'm afraid there is also not much we can do. --Raidarr (talk) 16:37, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

Bring the loathsome character wiki back
I want to know why the LCW has permission error even I'm not log that website in. 119.172.110.92 10:24, 2 September 2021 (UTC)


 * This wiki was closed and made private by a local bureaucrat. The other bureaucrats have consented to letting a new core of admins take over, and they should make a request on this noticeboard soon. --Raidarr (talk) 16:42, 2 September 2021 (UTC)