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AfD nomination of Sam Maestas

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I have nominated Sam Maestas, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sam Maestas. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Jfire (talk) 05:55, 27 January 2009 (UTC)Reply

Meeting with SG

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Thanks for the heads-up. - Ktsquare (talk) 02:24, 29 January 2011 (UTC)Reply

IP edit by Amgine (for testing) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.98.19.252 (talk) 06:36, 26 December 2011 (UTC)Reply

Copy-editing help

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Thanks again for your copy-editing help at Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2012-08-20/Op-ed. I really appreciate it. :-) --MZMcBride (talk) 14:09, 20 August 2012 (UTC)Reply

yw - Amgine (talk) 15:03, 20 August 2012 (UTC)Reply

Thanks

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Hiya - I inadvertently learned a term from you that has come in VERY handy as I nav this universe: starts with bug- second word rhymes with sucker. That and w:asshat. Been meaning to thank you. Bdcousineau (talk) 02:04, 19 December 2012 (UTC)Reply

Personal acquaintances

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Thank you for starting this page, it's now also here! :) --BR, .js (talk) 04:42, 18 April 2014 (UTC)Reply

ArbCom elections are now open!

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Hi,
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ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

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Hello, Amgine. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

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TOR browser user

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

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Request reason:

I have WMF global TOR exception, and use the TOR browser for privacy reasons. ᴬᵐᵍᵎⁿᵉ/t · e 18:44, 5 July 2017 (UTC)Reply

Decline reason:

WMF global IPBE only exempts you from global blocks - as you have no doubt noticed. Here is the relevant information on applying for IPBE on this wiki (from WP:IPEC):

Editing via an anonymous proxy can be easily abused, so it is only granted under exceptional circumstances. Examples of editors who may reasonably request an exemption include users who show they can contribute to the encyclopedia, and (for existing users) with a history of valid non-disruptive contribution, but are either being hindered by restrictive firewalls, or for exceptional reasons must edit via anonymous proxies.

However, many users are known to access through open proxy unknowingly due to the default setting of their browser. Before you apply for IP block exemption (which may take time and is not guaranteed to be granted), you should check the internet connection preference of your browser and change it to no proxy access.

Note that avoidance of checkuser, or specific checkusers, is not usually considered a sufficient reason – concerns over checkusers should be discussed with the Arbitration Committee or ombudsman.

Who may request
An editor who has genuine and exceptional need, and can be trusted not to abuse the right.
How to request
Email the functionaries team or contact a CheckUser directly, explaining why you need to edit via anonymous proxies. Administrators who are contacted through other means may need to consult a checkuser to confirm the problem.

I hope this helps. SQLQuery me! 22:16, 5 July 2017 (UTC)Reply


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

No, of course it does not. While I understand why en.WP chooses to not allow edits by anonymous proxy, my demonstrated need for privacy far outweighs my motivation for contributing to en.WP. It happens I am auditing a large number of place articles, and could highlight those requiring attention. Oh well. - ᴬᵐᵍᵎⁿᵉ/t · e 22:59, 5 July 2017 (UTC)Reply

I have laid out exactly how to request IPBE on this wiki above. All you have to do is follow the instructions. SQLQuery me! 23:51, 5 July 2017 (UTC)Reply
Yes, you have, and for that I thank you. But from my perspective it is an unnecessary and demotivating hurdle . I will simply continue to add the odd contributions to projects I find more welcoming. - ᴬᵐᵍᵎⁿᵉ/t · e 00:31, 6 July 2017 (UTC)Reply
That's up to you, I suppose. The process documented at WP:IPEC is how this project decided to implement IPBE. I wasn't there for the discussion, I just help with unblock requests. SQLQuery me! 02:56, 6 July 2017 (UTC)Reply

ArbCom 2017 election voter message

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Hello, Amgine. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)Reply