Steward requests/Global permissions
This is not a vote and any active Wikimedia editor may participate in the discussion.
Global rollback and global interface editor requests require no fewer than 5 days of discussion while abuse filter helper and maintainer requests require no fewer than 7 days. Global renamer and global sysop requests require no fewer than 2 weeks of discussion. For requests that are unlikely to pass under any circumstances, they may be closed by a steward without further discussion (after a reasonable amount of input).
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Requests for global rollback permissions
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Global rollback for EstrellaSuecia
- Global user: EstrellaSuecia (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 1 July 2023 08:59 UTC
Whenever I see spam or suspected xwiki vandalism or abuse on my home wiki, I always go on CA or GUC to revert it, then report users to SRG and links to the global blacklist. Am not part of small wiki monitoring team or anything but I still think the tool would be useful for me so I'd like to try it. I've been a sysop at my home wiki for three years almost, and a patroller here at Meta for some time. EstrellaSuecia (talk) 08:59, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Weak oppose You’re trusted, but Global Rollback is for “users who are demonstrably active in cross-wiki counter-vandalism or anti-spam activities”. I took a look at your crossactivity and I am sorry to say that it’s not enough xwiki activity for me. Thank you for volunteering! --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 09:15, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Weak oppose The group is intended for those active in small wikis, and also according to your words you are not that active in small wikis. I really appreciate you for the fact that when you see something suspicious you go in immediately to check, but unfortunately it is not enough. Good luck in the future! Neriah - 💬 - 09:43, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Weak oppose Per above. --V0lkanic (talk) 10:07, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Neutral I understand the usefulness of the tool and I see you have undos on some wikis, but per above I think it's better to have a regular commitment in cross-wikis monitoring like SW monitoring to have this global right. Thank you for volunteering. ShifaYT ✉Talk 12:06, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Requests for global sysop permissions
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Global sysop for Johannnes89
- Global user: Johannnes89 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 27 June 2023 20:27 UTC
Hello everyone, I'm Johannes, a global rollbacker and sysop on dewiki & Meta. I would like to apply for GS to deal more effectively with xwiki spam & vandalism, which is what most of my activities outside my homewiki are focused on. I'm familiar with the global sysops policy and the global rights policies and have 2FA activated. Thanks for your consideration, I'm looking forward to your feedback. --Johannnes89 (talk) 20:27, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Easy Support. ~~~~
User:1234qwer1234qwer4 (talk) 20:28, 13 June 2023 (UTC) - Support ShifaYT ✉Talk 20:31, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support active and trusted --M/ (talk) 20:32, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support per 1234qwer, a very easy support! --Ferien (talk) 20:34, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support.~aanzx ✉ © 20:55, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --*Fehufangą ♮ ✉ Talk page ♮ 22:12, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support yes please :). XXBlackburnXx (talk) 22:41, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --20041027 𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓼𝓾(talk) 04:26, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Johannnes89 is a person with "sense". My full support. ─ The Aafī (talk) 04:30, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support - very trusted user. Syunsyunminmin 🗨️talk 04:58, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support of course. incredibly competent, very trusted --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 05:23, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -- BRP ever 10:28, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support I feel dumb for assuming that Johannnes89 was already a GS. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs) 13:11, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -- EN-Jungwon 14:12, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support —MdsShakil (talk) 14:29, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support Among other things, I've realized that he is a long-term user. Thank you for running! --Victor Trevor (talk) 15:23, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Finally! Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 15:26, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support no concerns.--HakanIST (talk) 18:53, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support. Thanks to all your contributions I was exposed to the global Antispam project. —מקףHyphen෴ 21:22, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -FASTILY 07:15, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support. Thanks for your previous services and volunteering. Tropicalkitty (talk) 07:40, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Textbook case here, support. Leaderboard (talk) 10:49, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 11:33, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support sure, trusted user. --Mtarch11 (talk) 13:08, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support DreamRimmer (talk) 13:32, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Wiki13 (talk) 13:39, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -- LGTM, Drummingman (talk) 14:08, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support, thanks for volunteering. --Blua lago (talk) 14:47, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support → Tanbiruzzaman 💬 15:28, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support Very trusted user. AlPaD (talk) 15:54, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Jianhui67 talk★contribs 17:14, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support surely--reNVoy (user talk) 11:54, 16 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -J. Ansari Talk 16:09, 16 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Looks good for the job. ―Eihel (talk) 02:44, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --.snoopy. ✉ 14:38, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 18:16, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Alaa :)..! 18:53, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support ~StyyxTalk? 00:19, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Minorax«¦talk¦» 02:56, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --88kB/s 03:34, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support →ÀvîRâm7(talk) 08:41, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Lookruk 💬 (Talk) 10:35, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Daniuu (talk) 22:31, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Neriah - 💬 - 05:58, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support Do Tri ✓ 💬 06:06, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Airtransat236 (talk | contribs) 19:20, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Esteban16 (talk) 20:21, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --V0lkanic (talk) 21:20, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support--Chqaz (talk) 01:44, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support. —— Eric Liu(Talk) 13:24, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support The person who loves reading (talk) 21:31, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Absolutely. --LR0725 [ Talk | Contribs ] 06:21, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted. --1108-Kiju/Talk 09:01, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support, perfect. Tulsi 24x7 01:58, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- SupportEstrellaSuecia (talk) 09:04, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support - DARIO SEVERI (talk) 19:35, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global sysop for Syunsyunminmin
- Global user: Syunsyunminmin (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 28 June 2023 13:37 UTC
Hello. I would like to request access to the global sysop. I started cross-wiki Patrol and then became a Global RolebackerRollbacker last October. Six months have passed since then, I am here because I thought I had enough cross-wiki experience. Thank you for your considerations.--Syunsyunminmin 🗨️talk 13:37, 14 June 2023 (UTC); Oops--Syunsyunminmin 🗨️talk 13:53, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 15:28, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support no concerns --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 15:32, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Absolutely, lots of GSR experience, yet another very obvious support --Ferien (talk) 15:47, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Another easy Support! ~~~~
User:1234qwer1234qwer4 (talk) 16:59, 14 June 2023 (UTC) - Support --Johannnes89 (talk) 18:20, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Thanks for volunteering. —MdsShakil (talk) 18:24, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Why not? --Victor Trevor (talk) 18:48, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support.~aanzx ✉ © 23:15, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted. --20041027 𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓼𝓾(talk) 23:51, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --M/ (talk) 06:01, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -FASTILY 07:15, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Is this even a vote? --SHB2000 (talk | contribs) 13:06, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user. --Mtarch11 (talk) 13:08, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted. — ShifaYT ✉Talk 13:14, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support DreamRimmer (talk) 13:35, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Wiki13 (talk) 13:40, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -- LGTM, Drummingman (talk) 14:08, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -- EN-Jungwon 14:24, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support, trusted user. --Blua lago (talk) 14:48, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted user. AlPaD (talk) 15:55, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Jianhui67 talk★contribs 17:14, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
- Neutral I would like the candidate to be a sysop on a large wiki. Sysop status on n:ja is very recent. ―Eihel (talk) 02:44, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Eihel, out of curiosity, why should a global sysop candidate be a sysop on a large wiki, if the work they are doing mainly revolves around small wikis? --Ferien (talk) 14:47, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Hello, I don't want to see the tasks done after the appointment, but I want to see the work done before the appointment, @Ferien:. The tasks are less numerous and less frequent on the sw ("drill"). Additionally, nominations are more critical by a greater number of opinions on large wikis. See here (only one opinion and sysop for 2 months) or here (only one opinion and sysop for 2 days). It seems to me preferable to judge on a more deserving election and a more "diversified" work. What is visible only on a large wiki. Cordially. ―Eihel (talk) 19:53, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Eihel, out of curiosity, why should a global sysop candidate be a sysop on a large wiki, if the work they are doing mainly revolves around small wikis? --Ferien (talk) 14:47, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --.snoopy. ✉ 14:38, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -J. Ansari Talk 17:07, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support ~StyyxTalk? 00:19, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support - Xwiki activity is good enough for me, trusted.--*Fehufangą ♮ ✉ Talk page ♮ 00:20, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Minorax«¦talk¦» 02:56, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support →ÀvîRâm7(talk) 08:39, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Lookruk 💬 (Talk) 10:35, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Daniuu (talk) 22:31, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Thank you for your candidacy! --Tmv (talk) 01:25, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --
USSR-Slav (talk) 03:47, 19 June 2023 (UTC) - Support Neriah - 💬 - 05:58, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support Do Tri ✓ 💬 06:07, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support XXBlackburnXx (talk) 20:55, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support: Trusted User.≈ Farhan «Talk» 00:51, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support * Support trusted. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs) 12:26, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Airtransat236 (talk | contribs) 19:21, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Esteban16 (talk) 20:21, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --V0lkanic (talk) 21:20, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support--Chqaz (talk) 01:46, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support, though I don't know what that 'Rolebacker' is all about XD —— Eric Liu(Talk) 13:25, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support The person who loves reading (talk) 21:31, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Active at GSR. Surely enough. --LR0725 [ Talk | Contribs ] 06:23, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Sai10ukazuki (talk) 07:53, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Strong support I often see her/him patrolling cross-wikis. Alos, He/she understands global policy and is qualified for this role.--1108-Kiju/Talk 09:12, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 12:38, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user. --DARIO SEVERI (talk) 19:37, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Requests for global rename permissions
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Global rename for Framawiki
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
- User: Framawiki (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 7 July 2023 10:14 UTC
Hello, I was GR and became inactive for some time. I realize that this right would be again useful for me, in particular to help the newcomers on frwiki that request it. Thanks --Framawiki (talk) 10:14, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Sure, you already have some experience. Hopefully you'll stay even longer this time. :) --V0lkanic (talk) 13:31, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Neriah - 💬 - 13:41, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Syunsyunminmin 🗨️talk 13:56, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Alaa :)..! 14:25, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 17:32, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support AlPaD (talk) 19:04, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user --Johannnes89 (talk) 19:09, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 12:50, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support.~aanzx ✉ © 13:39, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 15:02, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support – Ammarpad (talk) 16:02, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Already a GR by the past and trusted user. Thank you. ShifaYT ✉Talk 18:14, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support No reason not to – previous global renamer, where rights were removed for inactivity and now intending to be active again. --Ferien (talk) 18:55, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support The person who loves reading (talk) 21:31, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support 𝙳𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚁𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚞𝚜𝚜 07:14, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Welcome back! —MdsShakil (talk) 14:04, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Jianhui67 talk★contribs 13:59, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user. -- DARIO SEVERI (talk) 19:39, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support -J. Ansari Talk 19:43, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global rename for Blua lago
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
- User: Blua lago (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 9 July 2023 09:19 UTC
As a long-time editor and trusted user, I’d like to volunteer for the global rename permission; I sense that I could be of help in handling global rename requests, especially those on my local wiki’s rename page. As there is currently only one Hungarian-speaking global renamer, I believe the Hungarian community would greatly benefit from another helping hand. Initially, it was proposed by FoBe that I should take on the duties of GRN -- this was followed by a request for comment by him on our local village pump on Huwiki, where the community overwhelmingly supported the idea of me requesting the permission. Thank you for your consideration, and should you have any concerns or any relevant feedback, please feel free to let me know. --Blua lago (talk) 09:19, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted, sysop on huwiki and there's a need for another Hungarian-speaking global renamer. Thank you for volunteering! --Ferien (talk) 09:33, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support I have been working alongside Blua lago for quite a while now. During this time, I have found that he approaches community issues in a highly constructive manner, takes his rôle as an administrator seriously, and approaches sensitive issues with the appropriate level of circumspection. He possesses good communication skills both in English and in Hungarian. I think that he would make a fine addition to the global renamer team. – FoBe (talk) 09:59, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user --Johannnes89 (talk) 10:43, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 10:43, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted user. AlPaD (talk) 12:10, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted and experienced user. —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 12:37, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support —MdsShakil (talk) 14:06, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted user. Thank you for volunteering! --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 08:22, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted. :) --V0lkanic (talk) 08:24, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Neriah - 💬 - 09:46, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted. ShifaYT ✉Talk 12:10, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Jianhui67 talk★contribs 13:59, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support trusted and experienced user. -- DARIO SEVERI (talk) 19:40, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support --Tmv (talk) 23:09, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global rename for Julius 12345
- Wiki: fi.wikipedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy[no automatic approval] • summary • 'crats rights)
- User: Julius 12345 (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 9 July 2023 10:56 UTC
Hey! I am Julius 12345 a Finnish Wikipedia user. I would like to have a global rename permission because I am active in Finnish Wikipedia and want to help new users. I am aware of the global rename policy. --Julius 12345 (talk) 10:45, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose @Julius 12345 thanks for volunteering! Global renamer permissions are usually granted to experienced users, e.g. local admins. You currently have < 400 edits globally, most of them done in the past month, which is far too low for me to support. Please gain more experience at fiwiki and probably come back at a later point. --Johannnes89 (talk) 11:40, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose per Johannnes89. —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 12:36, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose Thank you for your willingness. You have to gain more experience for this role. —MdsShakil (talk) 14:30, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose I would like to see either more crosswiki experience or advanced rights in a local project --Ameisenigel (talk) 17:12, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose please get more experience and contribute to your local wiki. Thank you for voulunteering! --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 08:20, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Neutral Hopefully some other time with more experience. --V0lkanic (talk) 08:24, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Oppose Neriah - 💬 - 09:46, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global rename for TheAafi
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
- User: TheAafi (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)
- Not ending before 9 July 2023 13:44 UTC
Hello, I am an eliminator on ur-wiki and a global permissions VRT agent. I am a translation administrator on several wikis including here. On ur-wiki, I can delete/undelete, block/unblock users etc. apart from having another advanced permissions such as editing main page, editing cascade-protected pages. The only global renamer from ur-wiki has not edited since more than four months and has performed last rename on 6 November 2022. I have been through the policy pages and assure that, if I am granted this flag, I won't do any harm. Best regards, ─ The Aafī (talk) 13:44, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- I have had made a request here several months ago, and withdrawn that due few of my own mistakes. This has been a good lesson, and I am still open to learning more. Let me know if you have any questions. ─ The Aafī (talk) 13:47, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Question: What has changed since your first request, and what do you think you learned from there? —MdsShakil (talk) 14:26, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support The last request failed for some pretty poor reasons, the main one being that TheAafi isn't an admin, but has access to pretty much all admin tools apart from ones that would be used pretty infrequently anyway. Now there's even more of a need for an urwiki renamer, hopefully the community recognise that global renamer shouldn't be a box-ticking exercise, but rather a review of the candidate's need and related experience, which TheAafi clearly has. --Ferien (talk) 14:33, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- I've also talked more about urwiki's eliminator rights in two previous requests where eliminators were applying for the role: TheAafi's first request and Ulubatli Hasan's request. Essentially, all the admin tasks related to renaming (e.g. blocking and unblocking) are already included in eliminator. --Ferien (talk) 14:39, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- @MdsShakil, apart from what @Ferien has stated above, I have of course learned about the blatant error that I did here. I have also learned that file renaming is different from renaming users and have had this expressed on a number of GR requests here. What has changed since then also includes my work on the Urdu Wikipedia, I am extensively involved in keeping ur-wiki's main-page updated with the News section, a place where unlikely any admins have helped since 11 September 2022. I have alone helped this section to get better and introduced the concept of nominations in this. Having said this, I believe, I could be someone who can fill a lot of gap! ─ The Aafī (talk) 15:21, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- I've also talked more about urwiki's eliminator rights in two previous requests where eliminators were applying for the role: TheAafi's first request and Ulubatli Hasan's request. Essentially, all the admin tasks related to renaming (e.g. blocking and unblocking) are already included in eliminator. --Ferien (talk) 14:39, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted in multiple projects --Ameisenigel (talk) 17:15, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support no concerns. thank you for volunteering. - XXBlackburnXx (talk) 03:04, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support why not? no concerns. Thank you for volunteering! --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 08:20, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Trusted. --V0lkanic (talk) 08:24, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- Support Jianhui67 talk★contribs 14:00, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Requests for global IP block exemption
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Global IP block exempt for Endermoongame
- Global user: Endermoongame (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
I am from the People's Republic of China, where, as stewards may know, access to virtually all Wikimedia projects has been blocked. While I have been granted local IP block exempt on Chinese Wikipedia, I would like to contribute to other Wikimedia projects such as Wiktionary and Wikidata as well, so a global IP block exempt would be really helpful. Thanks. --Endermoongame (talk) 23:57, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for alistair3149
- Global user: alistair3149 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #72868 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 20:00, 1 May 2023 (UTC)
- On hold Awaiting reply. -- Amanda (she/her) 13:04, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for Huggums537
- Global user: Huggums537 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Hi. I edit English Wikipedia and Commons plus a couple others now and again. My concerns are security and privacy. The Wikimedia sites are the only ones that make me turn off my VPNs or use non privacy-masking browsers (such as TOR etc.). I have two lengthy blocks on my record, but both of those blocks required a standard checkuser investigation, and no evidence of sockpuppeting has ever been found because it is just something I don't do. I've been back in good standing for probably at least two years now, and I made good on my promise to create a new article (2 of them now in fact). Also, if it helps, I did gain additional user rights after my unblock so this should promote the idea I can be a trusted user. I promise to use the exemption responsibly as a show of my gratitude for my continuous security to be enabled. I have also requested the exemption via email at the local level on English Wikipedia, but want to cover my bases for other places I might edit as well. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 10:00, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated on 10:28, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated again on 21:36, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated one final time on 21:44, 9 May 2023 (UTC)
- Given the block history mentioned, I would be most comfortable moving forward here after the local IP block exemption flag is granted (and you are likely to encounter local blocks not covered by GIPBE anyway). --Base (talk) 10:05, 15 May 2023 (UTC)
- Sure. Thanks for responding. I'm still waiting for a reply from my local CU's, and I believe many of them are familiar with my unblocking situation as well so I agree they will be best to grant exemption first also. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 14:24, 15 May 2023 (UTC)
- @Base, how long should we wait to hear from my local CU's, and how long do these requests usually stay open here? I've seen a couple that have been on here since mid-late April, but I have no idea how long the backlog is on my local CU's list because we send in emails for the request or use this "UTRS" ticketing/server system that normal users aren't able to see. I'd like to keep this open until hearing from them since I have linked to this discussion as part of my request to my local CU's, and I'd like to keep them in the loop without breaking any chains if possible. Huggums537 (talk) 02:58, 18 May 2023 (UTC)
- Huggums537, most requests don't take very long, but most requests aren't like yours.
- Security/privacy exemptions from the no open proxies policy are generally limited to users who seek security from external actors, such as governments...not for privacy from the website you're accessing, i.e., Wikimedia projects. Our anti-abuse mechanisms are heavily reliant on IP information, and we try to avoid granting IPBE except when it is necessary to allow people to safely edit. This is especially important when there have been concerns about a user's behavior, as you note with your home wiki block log.
- Most VPNs allow some sort of split tunneling, which would allow you to continue to use a VPN on other sites/applications while connecting to Wikimedia projects normally. I hope this helps. Best, Vermont (🐿️—🏳️🌈) 22:47, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
- Thanks for the reply. VPN is not my only means of privacy/security. TOR and other proxy based privacy browsers I use do not offer split tunneling. Also, split tunneling doesn't help me since I use these privacy/security features to seek security and privacy from outside actors who could also follow me to websites I'm accessing such as Wikimedia projects, thus the reasoning for my request. As for my blocks, I never should have even mentioned those, and only did so to show honestly about my past. I see no rational explanation for you saying anything about it being a "behavioral concern" because if there were any truth to that I should never have been unblocked in the first place considering blocks are supposed to be preventative of any behavioral concerns, not punitive behavior assessments against users to follow them around for the rest of their lives... Huggums537 (talk) 23:18, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
- I understand general concerns about security, but you haven't articulated a reason for why your usage of Wikipedia needs to be anonymous, i.e., warrants an exemption from the no open proxies policy. Vermont (🐿️—🏳️🌈) 23:41, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
- I have, but you seem to be wanting [even more] specifics, and that would make for very bad privacy/security use on a public forum. [In other words, I have already mentioned concerns about someone following me...] Huggums537 (talk) 23:46, 21 May 2023 (UTC) Updated on 23:49, 21 May 2023 (UTC) Updated again on 23:53, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
- If it helps anyone to make a decision on the matter, I can let you know (without giving too many personal details) it has been a situation serious enough to warrant me reporting the matter to law enforcement authorties, the FTC, the IRS, my local state employment agency, and having a credit freeze done on my credit reports. I think if my situation warrants all that, it warrants an exemption from this open proxies policy. Huggums537 (talk) 02:41, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
- I just want to avoid trading all my personal information for something it will cost you all nothing to trust me with since the worst possible thing I could ever do with it is get myself blocked again. Huggums537 (talk) 03:06, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
- It doesn't cost anything to restore vandalized pages, or block users who abuse this privilege, but it could end up costing me everything the longer I'm vulnerable on these sites... Huggums537 (talk) 05:05, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
- One more thing I forgot to mention is that another reason the split tunneling does not help me is because it is a requirement for my employment that I must travel, and connecting to public Wifi is a security/privacy risk that split tunneling does not protect me from to allow me to safely edit since the features of my current VPN don't allow that. Huggums537 (talk) 22:27, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
- Employment requiring a VPN on public wifi is usually sufficient in my book. For the future, we usually handle these via email (stewardswikimedia.org). There is never any requirement to discuss privacy matters publicly.
- I will note that global IPBE won't allow you to edit with a VPN on your home project, the English Wikipedia...it'd exempt you from global blocks, but you'd also need local IPBE, as enwiki blocks proxies locally. Similar to Base's comment above, I'd be okay granting gIPBE after local IPBE is granted. Best regards, Vermont (🐿️—🏳️🌈) 03:10, 30 May 2023 (UTC)
- @Vermont, thank you. I just now saw this. I'm waiting for a second response from my local Wiki team. Huggums537 (talk) 19:30, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
- I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear back from them again. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 19:31, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
- I understand general concerns about security, but you haven't articulated a reason for why your usage of Wikipedia needs to be anonymous, i.e., warrants an exemption from the no open proxies policy. Vermont (🐿️—🏳️🌈) 23:41, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
- Thanks for the reply. VPN is not my only means of privacy/security. TOR and other proxy based privacy browsers I use do not offer split tunneling. Also, split tunneling doesn't help me since I use these privacy/security features to seek security and privacy from outside actors who could also follow me to websites I'm accessing such as Wikimedia projects, thus the reasoning for my request. As for my blocks, I never should have even mentioned those, and only did so to show honestly about my past. I see no rational explanation for you saying anything about it being a "behavioral concern" because if there were any truth to that I should never have been unblocked in the first place considering blocks are supposed to be preventative of any behavioral concerns, not punitive behavior assessments against users to follow them around for the rest of their lives... Huggums537 (talk) 23:18, 21 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for Nadzik
- Global user: Nadzik (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
- @Nadzik: You can't request this right without any reason. -- Amanda (she/her) 13:32, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
- @AmandaNP, I've sent an VRT ticket, but was directed to apply here. My reason for the request is me often using VPN during my travels and while using a public internet hotspots. I have been affected by global IP bans in the past when trying to edit projects where I don't hold advanced permissions (e.g. en.wiki or commons). Please let me know if additional information is required. Nadzik (talk) 19:42, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for FireDragonValo
- Global user: FireDragonValo (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #73260 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for SkyWarrior
- Global user: SkyWarrior (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #73347 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for ProgVal
- Global user: ProgVal (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #73777 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for SBS6577P
- Global user: SBS6577P (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #73971 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:00, 26 May 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for WissenBleibtMacht
- Global user: WissenBleibtMacht (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74154 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 13:00, 30 May 2023 (UTC)
- probably resolved due to local IP block exemption at dewiki [1], the user rarely edits at other projects. Johannnes89 (talk) 06:31, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
- +1 - should be resolved TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 10:25, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
- Per Ticket:2023053010010166, the user needs a global exemption. —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 21:23, 2 June 2023 (UTC)
- +1 - should be resolved TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 10:25, 1 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for 01010101lzy
- Global user: 01010101lzy (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74298 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 2 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for Londonpixels
- Global user: Londonpixels (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
(Steward clerk action) Per ticket #2023052610007124. --LuciferianThomas 08:43, 3 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for MTRIProd
- Global user: MTRIProd (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Because I often use VPNs and mobile devices to make edits on Wikipedia, I am often blocked by having the same IP that was blocked before. So, I request to be granted this permission so that I will not face that situation again. Thank so much. --Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 14:50, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
- @Wim b Sorry to bother you, can you help me with check this request? Currently my account is regularly blocked by a certain IP in the same range as mine. Thank you. Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 15:14, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- Hi MTRIProd, is there any particular reason why you need to use a VPN to access and edit wiki*?--Wim b 15:19, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- @Wim b I regularly use Kali Linux on VMWare and because I need to keep my personal information secure, I have to use a VPN to access the Wiki. That could cause my IP to coincide with the blocked IP. Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 15:28, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- MTRIProd Since your contributions are almost exclusively local, ask for local right on your main wiki. --Wim b 16:27, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- @Wim b Thank you. I'm currently an active member patrolling and editing viwiki (see my contributions at viwiki). So on this meta environment I would like to be granted the right of a backer to help prevent vandalism. Can you give me the rights to a backer or a patroller in this meta? Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 02:54, 8 June 2023 (UTC)
- MTRIProd Since your contributions are almost exclusively local, ask for local right on your main wiki. --Wim b 16:27, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- @Wim b I regularly use Kali Linux on VMWare and because I need to keep my personal information secure, I have to use a VPN to access the Wiki. That could cause my IP to coincide with the blocked IP. Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 15:28, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
- Hi MTRIProd, is there any particular reason why you need to use a VPN to access and edit wiki*?--Wim b 15:19, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Kemar
- Global user: Kemar (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74431 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 22:00, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for ZwJimRaynor
- Global user: ZwJimRaynor (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Hi, I'm a user from Mainland China, because of GFW I have to use proxy or VPN. I have applied for IPBE on zhwiki, but I need to edit Metawiki, Wikidata and other language Wikipedia-s. So now I require the Global IPBE. thanks very much, --ZwJimRaynor (talk) 22:23, 5 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for Assanges
- Global user: Assanges (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Greetings, much appreciated for the stewards efforts. My editing in WikiData was blocked while using public WiFi w/ VPN within block range when I'm moving and traveling, which is a bit inconvenient, so I'm asking for the exemption. It's fine to divert me to asking in local scope if you have concerns on global exemptions, just letting me know. Thanks! --Assanges (talk) 13:54, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Neux-Neux
- Global user: Neux-Neux (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74778 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 19:00, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for 志在成学
- Global user: 志在成学 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74832 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 18:00, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Mathias Vidal
- Global user: Mathias Vidal (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74833 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 18:00, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for PetraMagna
- Global user: PetraMagna (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74880 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 21:00, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Juhani Velhonheimo
- Global user: Juhani Velhonheimo (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74882 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 22:00, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Mifter
- Global user: Mifter (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #74953 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 03:00, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for I_Am_Andumé
- Global user: I_Am_Andumé (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #75008 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 05:00, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Serows
- Global user: Serows (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #75014 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 05:00, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for Zelchenko
- Global user: Zelchenko (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
(Steward clerk action) Per VRT ticket #2022082310005708. --LuciferianThomas 18:22, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for そらみみ
- Global user: そらみみ (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per ticket:2023062110000012. Thanks. (Steward clerks action) --SCP-2000 13:59, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for Wasp's Sting
- Global user: Wasp's Sting (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per UTRS #75273 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 10:00, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP block exempt for New editors
- Global user: Robertjamal12 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Greetings, I am a Wikimedia projects editor, a recruiter and trainer for new editors. IP blocks on all wikis are affecting new community members, hindering their contributions. Despite their IP not being an open proxy, the blocks still affect them. We had an event over the weekend and all new editors were eager to have their first but were unable due to IP blocks. I kindly request Global IP block exemptions for participants on the outreach dashboard. You can find the event dashboard here. Thank you -- Robertjamal12 ~🔔 14:49, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
- @Robertjamal12 this likely isn't the best avenue to move forward, but there may some options. What was the nature of the IP block you ran in to? Was it global, local, both? What is the current reason for the block? Can you share the block details? Is this even only working with one project (for example, the English Wikipedia)? — xaosflux Talk 15:53, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Global IP Block Exempt for WTP016-CN
- Global user: WTP016-CN (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Per ticket:2023062310004023 (Steward clerks action). —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 17:02, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
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2FA Tester for Ref-Dojos
- Global user: Ref-Dojos (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
I want to enable 2FA for increased security, i have read H:2FA, thank you kindly, --Ref-Dojos (talk) 21:32, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
2FA Tester for Badlou101
- Global user: Badlou101 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
I would like to enable 2fa for the enhanced security it provides. I have read the 2fa help page. Thanks --Badlou101 (talk) 03:02, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
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