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Question about a block
editHi! I happened to come across User:Kintetsubuffalo, who you blocked in April 2023 with the note "Hell no." and the talk page message "You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for WP:NONAZIS ask me about it." I was curious what specifically prompted the block, since the block note and talk page message aren't very specific, and from what I can see there weren't any edits made by that user around the time you blocked them (unless they've been deleted, of course). All good if you can't remember/can't answer, it was quite a while ago and this is just out of curiosity anyway :] Suntooooth, it/he (talk/contribs) 01:18, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
- Google should help you here. Catfish Jim and the soapdish 08:28, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
- I mean, I've looked at WP:NONAZIS and can infer that the block was something to do with Nazis, but this still doesn't answer my question, nor do I know what I'm supposed to be googling. The part I'm most curious about is why they were blocked in April 2023 specifically when there's no edits from them around that time. (Plus, the talk page note literally says "ask me about it"... were you not expecting anyone to actually ask or something?) Suntooooth, it/he (talk/contribs) 08:49, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
- I have been asked about it a lot. To be honest, you probably don't want to know. It's deeply unpleasant. Catfish Jim and the soapdish 10:36, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
- I mean, I've looked at WP:NONAZIS and can infer that the block was something to do with Nazis, but this still doesn't answer my question, nor do I know what I'm supposed to be googling. The part I'm most curious about is why they were blocked in April 2023 specifically when there's no edits from them around that time. (Plus, the talk page note literally says "ask me about it"... were you not expecting anyone to actually ask or something?) Suntooooth, it/he (talk/contribs) 08:49, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
Administrators' newsletter – December 2024
editNews and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2024).
Interface administrator changes
- Following an RFC, the policy on restoration of adminship has been updated. All former administrators may now only regain the tools following a request at the Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard within 5 years of their most recent admin action. Previously this applied only to administrators deysopped for inactivity.
- Following a request for comment, a new speedy deletion criterion, T5, has been enacted. This applies to template subpages that are no longer used.
- Technical volunteers can now register for the 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon, which will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Application for travel and accommodation scholarships is open from November 12 to December 10, 2024.
- The arbitration case Yasuke (formerly titled Backlash to diversity and inclusion) has been closed.
- An arbitration case titled Palestine-Israel articles 5 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 14 December.
The Signpost: 12 December 2024
edit- News and notes: Arbitrator election concludes
- Arbitration report: Palestine-Israel articles 5
- Disinformation report: Sex, power, and money revisited
- Op-ed: On the backrooms by Tamzin
- In the media: Like the BBC, often useful but not impartial
- Traffic report: Something Wicked for almost everybody
The Signpost: 24 December 2024
edit- From the archives: Where to draw the line in reporting?
- Recent research: "Wikipedia editors are quite prosocial", but those motivated by "social image" may put quantity over quality
- Gallery: A feast of holidays and carols
- Traffic report: Was a long and dark December