User talk:PhilKnight/Archive128

Hello @PhilKnight,

Can you please help me update the page: SimulationX? I the talk page of the article will give you all the history of the interactions so far. Its been more than a month and I am waiting for a response from one of the editors. Can you please help me or redirect me to someone who can help with this.

Earlier, you'd helped me understand how editing works and also unblocked me.

Best and Happy new year to you! MajidNas (talk) 07:29, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

You could try posting at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Computing. PhilKnight (talk) 13:06, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Ok let me try that. thanks @PhilKnight MajidNas (talk) 15:55, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

my deleted account recovery ~2026-21282-2 (talk) 23:22, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

Hello, colleague! Same thing happened again. Can you please tell me, on which page should I submit these requests in the future, or did I guess correctly the first time? Thanks in advance. Разгребатель (talk) 12:54, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Разгребатель, thanks, now blocked. You guessed correctly first time. PhilKnight (talk) 13:04, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Coupler.io, another product of Railsaware, seems to also have been created by a sock. Ca ^{talk to me!} 16:23, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks. Deleted. PhilKnight (talk) 16:26, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Great! I also reported the accounts to meta as the sockmaster User:Gnatperch is globally blocked. Ca ^{talk to me!} 17:01, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, sorry to bother you. In this section of the Pirate Party Germany article, some contributor added a lot of information about the party's new chair, Lilia Kayra Kuyumcu. I don't know how all this biographical information is relevant to the party itself or whether it should be incorporated in a new article dedicated to her. I raised the question in the talk page of the party's article in November, but no one has answered so far. What do you think is the best way to proceed? Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 19:25, 7 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I think you can make a bold edit to the page, thinning that section referring to the talk page in your edit summary. If you get reverted, then direct the editor who reverted you to the talk page and discuss the matter with them. Good luck! PhilKnight (talk) 03:48, 8 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, thank you for the advice. I removed the stuff that was basically just a biography of Kuyumcu and put it in a draft - perhaps I can make a dedicated article for her out of this information, who knows? Still, that section is quite long (a bit too long for a party that seems to be in terminal and irreversible decline), but anyway. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 16:20, 8 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I made a draft article for Kuyumcu. It's right here. I'm a bit stumped as to how to format her birth date info in the sidebar, because we only know her birth year and not her full birth date. Also, I'm not sure there's any free to use (in terms of copyright and all) photograph to include in the sidebar. Besides these issues, I think it's getting close to being well-written enough to be moved out of draft space - provided, of course, it satisfies other criteria as well. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 14:08, 11 January 2026 (UTC)

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my old account recovery email ~2026-21282-2 (talk) 08:30, 11 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I took a look at Thegoodadvocate from Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Freeatlastforever and it's almost certainly a sockpuppet. I have had to deal with this editor for months and I'm too familiar with the way they edit, their edit summaries etc.

Shall I open up a new section on that page given that it is now the next day, or can you work from this? aesurias (ping me in your reply, or I won't see it) (talk) 22:54, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Also HouseBuilder is almost certainly the same editor. aesurias (ping me in your reply, or I won't see it) (talk) 23:02, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

@Aesurias:- I have blocked Thegoodadvocate. HouseBuilder is  Possible} to the others. I suggest you open a new section for them. PhilKnight (talk) 23:13, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Okay. If they make further edits I will. :) Thanks for your help. aesurias (ping me in your reply, or I won't see it) (talk) 23:19, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

How do I appeal this? Aradicus77 (talk) 08:14, 13 January 2026 (UTC)

Start a thread on WP:AN. See Wikipedia:Banning_policy#Appeals_of_bans_imposed_by_the_community. PhilKnight (talk) 09:01, 13 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, Phil. I've changed your soft block of CANTON EGYPT IMPORT AND EXPORT to a hard block, since the user has made promotional edits, besides having a promotional username. I hope you don't mind. Bishonen | tålk 14:21, 14 January 2026 (UTC).

That's fine. Thanks for letting me know. PhilKnight (talk) 14:22, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

Hello, you might be surprised to learn that the Wikipedia bot is automatically preventing editors from typing out the title of his first great work, which I'll have to link under a redirect-hyperlink (the US edition title) because... Wikipedia would prevent otherwise

The Children of the Sea ~2026-25049-2 (talk) 14:55, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi there. You recently blocked the account Ushift but they are still posting the same crap on their talk page. Could you please revoke talk page access? Thanks. --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 16:54, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Never mind, Ivanvector already did it. Thanks to you both! --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 17:41, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Cheers. There was an ANI post about them still posting whatever that was on their talk page and logging out to do the same in their sandbox. NinjaRobotPirate got most of 'em. Ivanvector (^Talk/_Edits) 17:46, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Template:Prod-nn has been nominated for discussion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. JHD0919 (talk) 03:03, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

@PhilKnight Shortly after we blocked Estradadarwin370, a verified sockpuppet, I reverted one of the edits by him, but a new temporary account (~2025-34935-67) reverted it back, both the sockpuppet and the temporary account have edited Cignal TV and has a similar interest Profounder User (talk) 15:39, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

They didn't show up in my check, and they have been around since last year. I have reverted them, and left them a note to use edit summaries. PhilKnight (talk) 16:05, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, since the topic at SPI is already closed, I hope you don't mind a follow up question here. You said in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/Alexliwiththe3 that OldRhinoceros account is unrelated. Did you simply mean they're not "technically" related or do you believe they're not related based on the edit pattern as well? Special:Diff/1326331341 and Special:Diff/1326726761 for example look similar in nature after taking WP:SPA and OldRhinoceros (talk · contribs) account creation time into account. Graywalls (talk) 13:56, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

@Graywalls: I meant the checkuser result is they are unrelated. I wasn't expressing an opinion on the behavioral likelihood. I have changed the status to "checked". PhilKnight (talk) 14:19, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

Hello @PhilKnight,

I understand that the Realjjfrosh page was deleted and is currently protected due to repeated recreation attempts. I fully respect the protection and Wikipedia rules and am not suggesting recreating the article myself.

I just wanted to point out that there is now **more independent coverage** from reliable sources that could support notability:

- **Punch (2 April 2025):** Reports on plans to launch a social platform for creators — . - **ThisDayLive (27 August 2025):** Covers his advice to young creators and perspective on overcoming challenges — . - **Vanguard (18 October 2025):** Reports on his nomination for Social Media Influencer of the Year at the 2025 African Entertainment Awards USA — .

- **AEAUSA Nominees (October 2025):** Official PDF listing him as a nominee — .

- **BusinessDay (1 November 2025):** Covers his digital entrepreneurship and work supporting creators — . - **Daily Trust (8 December 2025):** Discusses his application of theatre training to digital content creation — . - **BusinessDay (6 January 2026):** Further coverage of theatre training applied to content — .

These sources provide solid, verifiable coverage that could meet Wikipedia’s notability guidelines. I am not trying to create the page myself, but thought it might be helpful for you or other experienced editors to know that the topic now has additional coverage.

Thank you for your time and guidance. Wizardzsn (talk) 17:40, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I believe that this is the same IP editor (Special:Contributions/~2026-36621-1) who harassed other users (me specifically, see my edit history on my user page: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Woxic1589&action=history) and adds protection templates to non protected pages. User Kajmer05 (talk · contribs) had reported this earlier as well. I don’t know if a SPI is useful as he keeps coming back. Woxic1589 (talk) 20:29, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

Their IP addresses and locations match, and they're doing the same thing in the same article. I'm ready to file if an SPI is appropriate. Kajmer05 (talk) 20:32, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

I have blocked them for a week for edit warring. For a longer block, you should file a SPI. PhilKnight (talk) 06:52, 18 January 2026 (UTC)

Now blocked indefinitely, and article semi-protected following block evasion. PhilKnight (talk) 10:06, 18 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I regret to get back to this, but @Deiasfei inserted disruptive edits again in the Pirate Party of Greece article. I undid them, but how long will it last? The guy seems to be "on a mission". Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 08:47, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

You are on a mission to spread lies regarding Pirate Party! Deiasfei (talk) 23:46, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

As you can see, Deiasfei will simply not adhere to Wikipedia rules. I don't know what needs to be done. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Odysseus Giacosa (talk • contribs) 13:52, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

@Odysseus Giacosa: @Deiasfei: - both of you should stop describing the other as a vandal. I suggest you obtain a WP:Third Opinion. PhilKnight (talk) 14:58, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

Good evening, and I'm terribly sorry you have to put up with all this again. You might find this revision (which I duly undid) interesting. It's the same reinsertion of claims that are not backed by verifiable sources, combined with removal of an actual citation. What makes this even more noteworthy is the explanation of the edit, both in content and tone. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 23:01, 22 January 2026 (UTC)

His talk page on the Greek Wikipedia is quite interesting. He has been indefinitely blocked from there. I believe I don't need to comment any further. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 23:49, 22 January 2026 (UTC)

You are serving the oligarchic agenda in greek wikipedia, and you want to extend it here! Shame on you! Deiasfei (talk) 23:19, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

That isn't a helpful comment. You should use the article talk page to reach agreement and use dispute resolution if necessary. PhilKnight (talk) 23:24, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

@PhilKnight — Preceding unsigned comment added by ~2026-43414-6 (talk) 20:34, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

@User:Sugar_Tax Changing artics back to what they were when the edited articls before was more constructive please block indefinitely. ~2026-43151-3 (talk) 14:11, 20 January 2026 (UTC)

Hello, you might want to have a look here. You posted an indefinite block message to this user's talk page, but you didn't actually block the user and now they are back to making disruptive edits. Thanks, User3749 (talk) 11:16, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks. Now blocked. PhilKnight (talk) 11:23, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

I saw that Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/GreeceP was closed. After I reported in another new account appeared at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tessa Huntington with a similar writing style, user:Wbusinessdesk. (see. this edit) Is there are a way to open the case back up and check that user as well, or do I need to file another report?`4meter4 (talk) 15:29, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

Blocked and tagged. PhilKnight (talk) 15:37, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

When you reverted Ianmacm's edit you exposed text that was hidden when an earlier version of the page had a rev-del done to it. You may want to have your edit rev-delled as well. Hellbus (talk) 22:21, 23 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks.  Done. PhilKnight (talk) 13:56, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for acting decisively. Their behaviour was starting to become mildly offensive. They have appealed their block, which is unsurprising. If they are fully confirmed would their TPA be removed? Rhetorical question. I have no need to be told the answer. I anticipated this when the master was first blocked, and I anticipate more over time. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 22:35, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi PhilKnight, the blocked ~2026-52012-3 has created Philippines EEZ & Jurisdictions to get around the block (contributions page linked, edit summaries alone show it). I don't see a warning template explaining multiple accounts to TAs. There have already been new warnings, but at any rate, this is the first time I've encountered this with a TA. Should there be a new report, or an SPI? CMD (talk) 03:59, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Chipmunkdavis, I have blocked them. It would normally be a SPI. 04:03, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, thank you for moving in to protect the article. However, I have a request, if that's not too much trouble: could you please restore the content of this revision that Deiasfei reverted? Thank you in advance for your consideration, and thank you for your continued efforts and diligent work. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 09:29, 27 January 2026 (UTC)

Sorry, but no. See this page PhilKnight (talk) 09:32, 27 January 2026 (UTC)

Ah, I see. Oh well, I guess I'll wait it out and see how things move from then on. Meanwhile, I'll be working on other articles. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 12:23, 27 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi PhilKnight, I do not know if you recognized it, but this user is spamming and vandalizing x-wiki. Their talkpage was just a copy of Brave (web browser). Do you think it is really neccesary to keep another copy as draft? NDG (talk) 09:32, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi NDG, vandalism on other language Wikipedias isn't a block reason, and creating a copy of an existing page isn't a speedy criterion. PhilKnight (talk) 09:56, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Ah, fine so we have 12 entrys in the abuse-filter log, 2 reverted edits and a copy of a namespace page on their userpage plus disruptive editing in more than five other projects. But keep that contributor and that draft, both would probably be useful here. In my opinion, this is incomprehensible. NDG (talk) 10:06, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Oh, it seems that after 4 blocks they were identified as LTA User:DLOEI2536 but I don't see any reason why they should not contribute to enwiki. NDG (talk) 10:24, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

I have requested a global lock on Meta. PhilKnight (talk) 12:44, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

I think that is not an issue for a global lock. Local communitys should deal with that. And in your opinion, enwiki should keep User:LAW42000 and Draft:Brave (web browser) and this is fine. I just stopped patrolling here, as my understanding of antivandalism differs too much. NDG (talk) 12:49, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Now globally locked, locally blocked, and page deleted. PhilKnight (talk) 12:55, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Yes, I see that. I always track those accounts until the case is completely closed, but I ask myself, why my request for QD was rejected and why this LTA was not blocked. NDG (talk) 13:01, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Hey, could you block the following two doppelgänger accounts of mine: User:LunieZunie & User:LuniZuni. I shouldn't ever need to use them and they technically aren't connected to my main account since I messed up the account creation. Cheers! – LuniZunie_(talk) 15:44, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

 Done. PhilKnight (talk) 15:47, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

On Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Clarry96, I wanted to add another account but I was unsure of the protocol as it was already closed as checked. Should I re-open it and add it? Or, add another 28 January 2026? The account I am concerned about as related is TheHeirophantom (talk · contribs). --Hammersoft (talk) 16:25, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Hammersoft, you should add another 28 January 2026. PhilKnight (talk) 16:28, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Please, feel free to investigate. I will co-operate as much as I can and I am open to deliver any information you need for this. I don't think I have done anything wrong, but in case I have please let me know. TheHeirophantom (talk) 17:12, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

		The Original Barnstar
		Thank you for your contributions and your admin work to keep things in check MossOnALogTalk 15:58, 29 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks. PhilKnight (talk) 16:00, 29 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, sorry to bother you again. I've been working on the article on Macross character Misa Hayase, and I'm having doubts regarding the infobox. Namely, the "Voiced by" part: After the name of the voice actress, there's an extremely long listing of productions in which said actress voiced the character, but I feel uneasy about this list being so long. By looking at other anime productions' main characters (such as Naruto Uzumaki), I don't see this happening in their infoboxes. I'm thinking it'd be best if I removed all these internal links and just kept the citations instead. Would it make the infobox less cluttered and concise, or would it remove useful information? Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 15:25, 31 January 2026 (UTC)

You have done the right thing by making a bold edit. If anyone reverts you, you should discuss it with them. PhilKnight (talk) 18:04, 31 January 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind words! I hope I've improved this article a fair bit, because it read a bit too much like a fan wiki. Odysseus Giacosa (talk) 18:53, 31 January 2026 (UTC)