User talk:331dot

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I find the best thing about working with wikipedians

Has become my expanded willingness to work in good faith with others, especially when I'm called on error, disagreement, or judgement. Thanks as always for keeping me straight and upright (just by being you). Don't be shy when you see me fall short of the glory... I've got plenty of BOLD for others, but my own behavior requires mirrors. Thanks for reflecting well on me, so to speak. BusterD (talk) 11:38, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

The same goes for me, I appreciate questions, comments, advice, and constructive criticism about my actions. 331dot (talk) 11:40, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

Are you seeing this mentoring suggestion take off? BusterD (talk) 16:41, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

Yes. Hope it works out. 331dot (talk) 17:16, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

Roshan_G._Ragel

Hi & sorry to bother you, I saw that you unblocked Roshan G. Ragel on the condition that they don't write about themselves anymore, but they've been repeatedly editing and submitting their draft to AFC since then (it failed twice today alone). Would this be a violation of the unblock agreement? I'm not sure how best to report this, so thought I'd best ask you first as the unblocking admin. Blue Sonnet (talk) 10:03, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

Thank you, I'll look at it. 331dot (talk) 12:33, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

Lemonrock

Hi, what do you make of this Lemonrock? I was minded to unblock them simply because it's been so long since their block, and as they now seem to want to edit on topics unrelated to their COI. But resurfacing after so long does seem remarkable, and then it turns out they've had at least one other account, and when I asked if they had more than that, they avoided answering (perhaps just an oversight on their part, perhaps purposely). So thought I'd ask for your take, if you care to offer one, before going ahead. -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 15:56, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

My view is similar to yours. Apparently Lemonrock according to the deleted edits is "a live music information website"(i tried to see it but it seems to be geolocked to the UK) so I feel like "web technology" may somehow be within their COI, but I'm not sure. I suppose they could have been just a reader these last 15 years, but it is a little curious. I would wonder if there was any recent block evasion but it's been so long I'm not sure a CheckUser would help. Maybe a WP:ROPE second chance? 331dot (talk) 17:13, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

I think you're right about "web technology". I'd say ROPE, but with specific exclusion of anything to do with their own website (unless they put it through AfC, natch). Unless you object, I'll offer that to them tomorrow, if no one else has by then. Thanks, -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 17:25, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

Sounds good to me. 331dot (talk) 18:39, 22 October 2025 (UTC)

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Help with Draft:Sanket Goel

Hi 331dot!

I have been working on this article for a while now and suggesting edits on the talk page for implementation by neutral editors. I’ve been trying to ensure that the draft fully complies with Wikipedia’s neutrality and sourcing standards, especially given my declared conflict of interest, by only suggesting edits. I’ve used the COI edit request process and incorporated feedback from other editors, and I’m trying to be careful not to overstep. I completely understand that AfC reviews take time and depend on volunteer availability, but I wanted to ask whether there’s anything further I can do to make the draft easier to review or if you might be willing to take a look when you have time.

Thanks! Shashy 922 (talk) 21:53, 25 October 2025 (UTC)

You've provided 37 sources, which is far too many; most of them seem to just document his published work; Wikipedia is less interested in that then in a summary of what independent reliable sources say about him as a notable academic or more broadly a notable person. 331dot (talk) 22:02, 25 October 2025 (UTC)

Here is something really weird

[1] Doug Weller talk 19:01, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

Indeed. It's a subpage of their userpage, who's going to see it? (Leaving aside the merits) 331dot (talk) 19:05, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

Exactly. Doug Weller talk 19:07, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

But look out! Some people on Reddit are behind them. ;) 331dot (talk) 19:08, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

Scary. Doug Weller talk 20:18, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

Draft:Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation

I’ve carefully reviewed and rewritten the entire article. I’ve removed all promotional language, restructured the text, and updated the sources. The draft is now completely revised and neutral, essentially like a new article. I’d really appreciate it if you could take another look. Thank you for your time and guidance. I hope you can review the page again after these edits. Fahd Marei (talk) 10:30, 30 October 2025 (UTC)

You have submitted it and it is pending; I don't review drafts on request outside of process as once it became known I was willing to do so I'd be inundated. 331dot (talk) 11:38, 30 October 2025 (UTC)

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Abiola Aderibigbe

@331dot thank you so much for taking a look at the article Abiola Aderibigbe and leaving feedback. As a recent editor to Wikipedia, I really appreciate getting feedback from more experienced editors like you (who I consider my superiors LOL!).

For context, editor @Ldm1954 did the last major copyedit a few days ago to take out any CV/resume tone, and he further educated me on Wikipedia articles reading as standard encyclopaedia entries. His words were "less is more". He also asked that I trimmed the citations on the articles which I did, with the kind support of editor @Bobby Cohn.

I would however be extremely grateful if you could give me a steer on what you consider still reads in a CV/resume tone.

On sources/notability, despite trimming references/citations, there are still 11 independent, secondary news pieces in national outlets ( E.g. Independent, The Nation, The Sun, THISDAY, etc.) which cover the subject in depth. My understanding is that this meets Wikipedia:Notability (people) but I’m happy to be guided if there’s something more I should do to make that clearer.

If helpful, my plan is to add two more independent national sources in the lead and reuse named refs to avoid over-citation (as advised by Ldm1954 and Bobby Cohn), move any duplicate coverage to a short “Further reading” section (although I have also been advised not to create too many sections), and double check that awards/recognition section is only kept to items independently covered (Ldm1954 also kindly helped with this a few days ago).

I would be extremely grateful for any and all of the wisdom you can spare! Thank you! I am looking forward to specific pointers 🎃 BBenebo (talk) 20:50, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

The article as a whole just describes his activities and qualifications, it does not summarize what independent reliable sources say about him and what makes him a notable person. The awards don't help because they lack articles themselves(like Nobel Peace Prize or Academy Award). The article describes a proposed law that he has advocated for, but many people advocate for legislation or regulations. It doesn't say he aided in passage of any legislation or has been particularly influential in even getting it considered. 331dot (talk) 22:12, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

@331dot Thank you very much for the insight, I am grateful. I feel like I learn something new everyday. I'll further amend the article as you have advised to summarise what independent, reliable sources say about the subject and why that's notable. As an admin I know you are very busy, so thanks again for your words of wisdom and for taking the time to respond to me. I truly appreciate it. BBenebo (talk) 23:05, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

BBenebo Are you acquainted with Mr. Aderibigbe? You took this picture of him on September 19th (and also cropped it) and appear to have had pretty good access to him. 331dot (talk) 23:37, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

@331dot Thanks for your question. I didn’t take the photo. It’s an image that had been published on the subject’s website and also used in national press coverage. I uploaded it to Commons so there would be a freely licensed version. The crop wasn't done by me, it was done by editor @Bobby Cohn (see file history, 30 Oct 2025). I have no paid relationship with the subject and I’m not editing on their behalf. If the Commons file needs corrected attribution/licensing (or a VRT permission), I’ll be happy to sort it.

I’ve also updated the article per your direction to summarise what independent sources say about the advocacy and why it was covered. I’ve revised the lead to note that national newspapers profiled the subject's five-pillar proposal, and I’ve added an “Advocacy and media coverage” section consolidating coverage from the Independent, THISDAY, The Nation etc. attributing what those outlets reported. I’ve also tried my best to trim non-essential detail.

If you’re willing, could you take another look and let me know if this aligns with what you had in mind? I’m happy to make further improvements. BBenebo (talk) 01:50, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

So since you did not take the photo, it must immediately without delay be deleted from Commons. (as well as the cropped one) I'll go do so. The photos currently state that they are your personal work and that you hold the copyright. His website states that copyright belongs to him, so you cannot claim that the images are your work nor can you release the copyright so the photos can be used on Wikipedia. He could upload them and do so, as the copyright holder, but you cannot.

Comments about the article itself I will save for the deletion discussion. 331dot (talk) 08:40, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

@331dot Thank you for flagging the image issue and for your guidance. You’re right, the Commons file was mislabelled as “own work”. That was my error. Thank you for removing the image from the article. I’ll tag the file(s) on Commons for speedy deletion pending proper permission, and I’ll contact the copyright holder to request a licence before any re-use. I also appreciate your forthcoming comments at the deletion discussion. BBenebo (talk) 09:19, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

My observations

@331dot @Jéské Couriano @Day Creature @GoldRomean

Following are my observations as peer feed back after reviewing Vipin Vijay article discussed at WP:BLP/N

1) Shifting particular message from user talk to the article talk is avoidable complication. Idk if it can be reversed.

2) This is a typical case where privacy support to ips in Wikis is weak and en Wikipedia has been behind the schedule to improve the privacy levels though I suppose from 4 th Nov improvements likely to be improved. (For this reason I am discussing the issue here and not at WP:BLPN.)

2) It's advisable that web archives of the news sources from archive.org be taken note of properly. (We need to note that rest of main stream Indian news media seem to have either did not report or back tracked may be due to legal aspects.)

3) Per Indian law respondent name too can not be reported until the committee reports seems correct. Legally complicated part/ grey area seems the Committee has once created a report (which got contested in high court) and high courts judgement is reportable or not? On that court may have to decide if Mid-day only main stream news media which reported can run the respondent name or will have to withdraw. If courts make Mid-day too withdraw news report in that case archives at archive.com are going to be important for Wikipedians/Wikimedia foundation.

4) As far as WP:NPOVN is concerned Presently WP article incompletely covers "(Vipin) Vijay challenged the process in the High Court of Calcutta, but the court refused to be involved" I suppose presently article is not covering "but (high court) emphasised that (Vipin) Vijay must be allowed to cross-examine the witnesses before the ICC proceeds further. The court also instructed the institute not to take any coercive steps against him until a final report is filed." (Ref:Mid-Day) I suppose to fulfill WP:NPOVN that needs to be covered.

May be above peer feedback would be helpful. Bookku (talk) 05:20, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

I agree with point 4 that as written now the line in the article at issue is simplistic and could be better written.

I think the legal stuff should be handled by the WMF as an office action. 331dot (talk) 08:55, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

Thanks. I should have pinged @Tacyarg to request help in the update. Mean while an ip seem to have deleted the section with WP:JUSTDONTLIKEIT Bookku (talk) 12:28, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

Point 1 is noted, with apologies. Doesn't look like it, but let me know if I need to get involved further here besides that. Best, GoldRomean (talk) 17:11, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

I think let it be. eventually it will get archived any ways, isn't it. Btw MOS:LEGAL guidance too doesn't cover many many aspects and most users won't be aware of such a page on WP. Bookku (talk) 17:27, 2 November 2025 (UTC)

• Just for info and record. No doubt the case may be sub-judice, but almost every stage of the case in Calcutta Highcourt (even upto October 25) seems available online, court orders are usually reportable, I did not see any restraint on reporting the court order as such. At least search on indiankanoon.org, I did not see any case recorded against Mid-Day. Though for WP court orders are primary sources just jotting down two relevant links for future ref. if needed, September, 2024, December, 2024.

Thank you for warning

Thank you for warning...I shall make no more contributions to Wikipedia from this day on 2603:6010:BB00:288B:B566:2BB2:4C38:37B (talk) 11:14, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

Please see your first posting for my reply; that's not what was said at all. 331dot (talk) 11:15, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

Regarding 66.168.83.74

They evidently plan to RGW on their User Talk until access is revoked.   –Skywatcher68 (talk) 20:41, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

Taken care of. 331dot (talk) 20:53, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

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I am not a paid advocate. I never take any sorts of payment and I want my knowledge to be put into good use. For me knowledge can not be bought. I work on my own and write everything on my own. Thehistorian999 (talk) 10:34, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

Thehistorian999 You disclosed a conflict of interest on your draft, what is the general nature of it? 331dot (talk) 10:40, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article Thehistorian999 (talk) 12:27, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

Thehistorian999 Yes, I know. What is the general nature of it? 331dot (talk) 12:31, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

The writer has a personal, financial, or professional connection to the topic . Right? Thehistorian999 (talk) 12:33, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

I will block you from editing unless you describe the general nature of your conflict of interest with K.C. Das Private Limited. 331dot (talk) 12:37, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

My earlier comment was a mistake — I do not have any conflict of interest or connection with the subject of this article. I have not received any payment or benefit for contributing. My edits are made in good faith and independently.I am a new editor i didn't know the meaning and I promise it appeared automatically there is no relation of mine with them. Even if I get banned I have no connection with KC Das I just wanted to make an informative page sorry it is my fault. Thehistorian999 (talk) 12:41, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

Then I suggest that you remove the COI disclosure from your draft and in the edit summary indicate you added it by accident. 331dot (talk) 12:52, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

I removed it, thank you for giving me a chance. Thehistorian999 (talk) 15:31, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

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Hi, I didn't actually answer their request(for help with editing) so that's why I left it open.(as did the user before me) 331dot (talk) 13:45, 20 November 2025 (UTC)

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Sorry, I realized it after the fact. Either my phone glitched or I just didn’t look carefully enough NathanBru (talk) 02:16, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

It's no problem. 331dot (talk) 09:03, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Meatpuppetry

Hi 331dot, I'm concerned about the block appeal at User talk:ATLANTICARTIST. The block itself was pretty evidently a mistake and should have been overturned pretty quickly (the chance that a dormant UPE ring would resurface four years later to write an article about one of the same topics is basically nil). But even more concerning is that you declined to unblock on the basis that this would be meatpuppetry in any case. It's not meatpuppetry to write about the same topic that someone else writes about, especially not when the editor most recently blocked for it was blocked in 2020. -- asilvering (talk) 13:34, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

UPEs can be very persistent and are often willing to wait, or the person hiring a UPE might give up for a bit and try again later(I wasn't the blocking admin)but I suggested a topic ban to see if they were willing to accept it, since they were, I agree with unblocking(even without implementing the Tban). 331dot (talk) 13:40, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

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Anyone who sees this message do you know anybody in wiki project television if you do talk to them on my behalf because I want to join the talk of the project Thegiantmouse00O2 (talk) 06:49, 25 November 2025 (UTC)

You can talk to them yourself- you don't need their permission to join. 331dot (talk) 08:40, 25 November 2025 (UTC)

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hello can i get my deleted page back

it was called martin zehnal could i atleast have the text i already wrote back to improve it up to your standards? please ~2025-32608-37 (talk) 13:24, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

No. Your text was wholly inappropriate for Wikipedia. Leaving aside the wholly negative aspect of it, Wikipedia is not a place to just tell about someone. A Wikipedia article about a person must summarize what independent reliable sources with significant coverage have chosen on their own to say about a person, showing how they meet the special Wikipedia definition of a notable person. If you just want to tell about Martin, you should use social media or other website with less stringent requirements.

You may ask someone else to review this at WP:REFUND, but I'm not willing to provide it, sorry. 331dot (talk) 13:27, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

the thing is there arent any sources on him on the internet I could refer to, and I have to start somewhere, dont I. And since when are "negative" articles banned on wikipedia? When are articles about holocaust and other very negative things also getting deleted? ~2025-32608-37 (talk) 13:47, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Wikipedia is the last place to write about a topic, not the first, because it can only summarize what others have already published about a topic. If this person has no sources, they do not merit a Wikipedia article. Again, you should write about him elsewhere.

An article about a living person cannot be wholly negative and completely unsourced, as yours was. Wikipedia could get sued for libel if such content was permitted. Please see WP:BLP. All content about a living person must be sourced to a reliable source. This is a hard requirement and not negotiable. 331dot (talk) 13:51, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

so if i write about him elsewhere, then i can quote that as a source and it'll be fine? ~2025-32608-37 (talk) 13:55, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

No. That's not how it works. You can't create sources yourself to then use them here. You are not a reliable source like a news outlet or magazine.

You should use a social media account to tell whatever you wish about anyone you wish. 331dot (talk) 23:17, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

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Thanks for your help on my draft article. Hvn85 (talk) 18:02, 1 December 2025 (UTC)

my block

my block was given by a user canvased to the admin noticeboard by a ping from the person who made the notice board post this is the opposite of WP:APPNOTE

Daniel Case refused to hear from me, refuses to discuss the matter. I feel I am being persecuted without right to recouse, I try to read WP policies, I reverted after checking the time, if this was in error I apologise I said in my posted I wanted to go to the dispute resolution notice board. Instead straight block. LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 00:21, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

You may request a review of admin actions taken against you at WP:AARV but my advice is to let it go.

I actually missed that the block was expired, apologies to you. 331dot (talk) 00:24, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

I am very unhappy, I am considering leaving WP

Why should i let it go if it will just happen again, whats the point in staying...

it seems there is one rule for certain people are part of the clique and who go judging others.

When somewho bit me when i was very new continues to harass my talk page Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers - Wikipedia

Canvasses an admin to really im at my wits end

Suffusive to say my position is the very opposite of What Daniel Case says it is they say I have a battleground mentality but instead I am simply frustrated that at someone who never justifies their position or gives sources. So that I can properly engage with it, understand or come to a new conclusion. This is the opposite of battleground - I want to have a discussion I feel I am being prevented from doing so.

I have tried my very best to learn about WP participating elsewhere - very productively in fact but all I see is one rule for thee and I get punitive blocks. LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 00:34, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

I'm sorry that you feel that way. If you truly feel wronged, go ahead and seek a review- I just think it's not likely to go the way you want. 331dot (talk) 01:14, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

everyone is sorry nobody will help LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 01:27, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

I'm not sure what it is you want me or anyone to do. You're no longer blocked, seek dispute resolution regarding the article if you wish- but edit summaries like "Fed up with Sitkah / M.Bitton clear coordination always the same two, likely canvassing they need a topic ban and for this article to be to not be made WP:Undue with excessive focus on a minor POV" aren't going to cause others to want to justify their views to you or otherwise engage with you. 331dot (talk) 01:41, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

they never justify themselves when i am polite and patient I wanted to put my frustration on record LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 02:49, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

As I think I said at the time I reviewed the ANEW report and made the block it was compounded by the failure to assume good faith demonstrated by the quoted material above, as noted by 331dot.

And as for "all I get are blocks", my block was the first and only one you've gotten in a couple of years and almost 1,500 edits. It's up to you to keep it that way. I commend this to your attention if you'd like some guidance. Daniel Case (talk) 04:09, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

How do I know that, this IS EXACTLY WHY WP:APPNOTE exists, to prevent even the appearance of bad faith. I feel wronged you didnt listen to me and worse someone who didnt give me fair treatment was canvassed to the admin noticeboard. LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 04:13, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

You received a 24 hour block for clear edit-warring and assumption of bad faith. Nothing was “canvassed,” your conduct was reported to the appropriate noticeboard and appropriately actioned. If anything, it was a little on the light side. Learn from this and do better. Acroterion (talk) 04:17, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

nonsense if anything DanielCase failed to assume good faith of me...

Its absurd when I report clear vandalisum from IP hopping socks admins are oh so cautious yet when its me straight to the block hammer... what a joke LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 04:34, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

You received a routine sanction for a routine admin board report. You appear determined to assume that everyone’s out to persecute you. I sorry you feel that way, but treating Wikipedia as a battleground and other editors as opponents to be defeated isn’t going to get you anywhere. Go forth and edit, lots of people have been sanctioned to a far greater degree and have managed to work within community expectations. Filibustering won’t work. The law of holes applies here.. Acroterion (talk) 04:43, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

polices should be followed by

I note you never explained why

why should Daniel Case not receive an administrative sanction for not following APPnote, andWP:NOPUNISH

As I said on my talk page;

At the time of my block I had not been on the page for hours and I was not returning.

"Edit warring, especially breaches of the three-revert rule, often results in a block, either from the pages the user is disrupting or from the entire site."

I understood my actions to allowed by the 3R rule, instead of discussing and clarifying what substantive time means as per WP:BEFOREBLOCK

"In general, administrators should ensure that users who are acting in good faith are aware of policies and are given reasonable opportunity to adjust their behavior before blocking, and it may be particularly desirable to communicate first with such users before blocking."

You knew this at the time I specifically requested dispute resolution in my reply.

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I am hopeful you will consider your position and accept that the block was hasty."

All I want is an acknowledgement that Appnote and beforeblock were no followed, greater care has been taken in the blocking of vandals than for me I find that deeply disspointing. LeChatiliers Pupper (talk) 04:48, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

It sounds like you've switched your ire from M.Bitton to Daniel Case, WP:AARV is the appropriate forum, rather than clogging up 331dot's talkpage. But I don't think it will go the way you imagine. Acroterion (talk) 13:09, 8 December 2025 (UTC)

Since LeChatiliers Pupper doesn't want me to comment on their talk page, I will comment here (apology in advance to 331dot).

When I decided to report them, I opted for AN3 instead of ANI simply because that was the quickest way to get them to stop both the the edit warring and the aspersions (ANI was and still is an option given the persistent bad faith assumption). I waited, but when it started to get very late for me, I checked which admins were active at AN3, and from what I could tell, there were only two (ToBeFree and Daniel Case who addressed all reports that day). Since ToBeFree had logged out by then, I pinged Daniel Case (who was kind enough to respond).

What I find most amazing in LeChatiliers' responses is their audacity to ask for excuses, when they should be offering them for everything that they did (assuming bad faith, casting aspersions and even doubling down on them when reported). M.Bitton (talk) 01:35, 9 December 2025 (UTC)

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lecturing the subject

331dot:

I think you should reconsider your response at Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons/Noticeboard#Requesting_removal where you lecture the subject of an erroneous article on having patience. The person had been posting to the article's talk page to three weeks; the lack of response suggests that there was no frequent editor watching the page that would address her concerns, so she took it to a reasonable notice board, and explained why she was taking it there. While you did the right work of removing the error, your reply comes across as condescending to someone who merely didn't want Wikipedia to be spreading false information about her, and that seems to serve no purpose in this situation. (Perhaps you missed that she'd been posting about this for three weeks, because she did so earlier under a different account name, but even then it would do little good, as there was nothing left for her to have patience about.) --Nat Gertler (talk) 07:09, 9 December 2025 (UTC)

I said what I said because the user posted three times within the span of 10 minutes.

I would respectfully disagree that one sentence is a "lecture". Wikipedia is a volunteer project, something which many don't understand,(including people with public careers like actresses) many think we have a paid staff here 24-7 ready to respond to requests. I was simply providing this information, no more, no less, and meant no offense. I apologize for giving it. 331dot (talk) 08:57, 9 December 2025 (UTC)

As an aside, I removed the entirety of the information at issue, though some of the sources in the article mention her age, which would be enough to post a birth year, so it may be difficult to keep it out of the article. 331dot (talk) 10:31, 9 December 2025 (UTC)

Can you delete or hide the tea house archive discussion made in error?

@331dot - My earlier discussion, post was made in error - without understanding of the wikipedia process. It unncessarily creates misunderstanding about the intennt and reputation of others. As per Wikipedia police, can I request to consider deleting or hiding that discussion from the archive? Wikipedia:Teahouse/Questions/Archive 1268 - Topic was - about Kapol Page. Thanks in advance for your support. Gicarke (talk) 16:23, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

Being archived should sufficiently bury it. We don't remove discussions between contributors. No one will hold past misunderstanding of policies against you if you demonstrate improvement and understanding, which you have. 331dot (talk) 17:56, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for responding

I felt it important to address the elephant in the room directly and head on. I am wondering if we are also looking at block evasion since they have declared that this is not their first rodeo.

I think the poster just after your reply is wrong im this case. Some trolls require sufficient hemp, flax, and sisal in order to be able to have sufficient to create a decent rope. It's also important to call out racial slurs. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 17:29, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

I agree. I have no tolerance for any racial slurs. 331dot (talk) 17:35, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

Your block of User:AromaSA for username

@331dot: I see that you "softerblock"ed User:AromaSA for the username. However, given that the editor created a draft promotional article on Dubai Aroma SA at User:AromaSA/sandbox, I wonder if the editor should have the block updated to {{spamublock}}. — ERcheck (talk) 18:05, 14 December 2025 (UTC)

Oh, I meant to do that. Must've hit the wrong one. Thanks 331dot (talk) 19:56, 14 December 2025 (UTC)

UPE account sent to paid-en-wp@wikipedia.org

Hi 331dot. I don't know if you get sent reports of undisclosed paid editor accounts from the VRT, but I just sent in one for the account Rachel.Mandart. Is there a backlog in that queue? --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 16:34, 17 December 2025 (UTC)

I look a couple times a week usually. I'll look later today. 331dot (talk) 16:39, 17 December 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for being active on the Teahouse

Hello 331dot: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Kingsacrificer (talk) 18:44, 24 December 2025 (UTC)

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Requesting revdel

This edit has been reverted, but I think it should be revdeled. Thanks, FactOrOpinion (talk) 19:19, 26 December 2025 (UTC)

Done. 331dot (talk) 19:22, 26 December 2025 (UTC)

I also sent it off to WP:EMERGENCY, out of caution. 331dot (talk) 19:26, 26 December 2025 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your help! FactOrOpinion (talk) 20:35, 26 December 2025 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

Hello 331dot: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Volten001 ^☎ 03:37, 27 December 2025 (UTC)

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2026!

Hello 331dot, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2026. Happy editing, Abishe (talk) 14:17, 27 December 2025 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 14:17, 27 December 2025 (UTC)

Question about my first DYK nomination

@331dot: That's this one. I'm a bit worried that I messed up here. I'm not asking for a quick review, but this is my very first time doing this and unlike with GANs, I'm not really too sure on how it works. Did I mess up? Is this good? I apologise if I'm wasting your time. Thanks in advance! S.G. (They/Them) (Talk) (Contributions) 15:03, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

My knowledge of DYK is limited; I would suggest asking at WT:DYK for questions related to the process, or the Help Desk if you want others to evaluate your nomination for correctness. Good luck. 331dot (talk) 15:15, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

Oh, I'm sorry but thanks for your response. I assumed that you'd know since if I read these correctly, admins help out with this process, but again, thanks nonetheless! I'll ask at the help desk. S.G. (They/Them) (Talk) (Contributions) 15:21, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

No problem. Just for your own information, admins are the same as non-admins in that they help out in the areas that interest them or know about, there are few areas of mandatory work for admins. Just for your awareness. 331dot (talk) 15:23, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

I'm aware. We're all volunteers at the end of the day. I apologise for my ignorance, but you were the first admin that popped into my mind for this (probably because of a recent teahouse thread that we're both in), so I went to you. Next time, I'll find admins that actually do this sort of thing. S.G. (They/Them) (Talk) (Contributions) 15:28, 30 December 2025 (UTC)

New Years birthday world 🌎 2026

Hello 331dot: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, ★Iluziya7 (talk) 13:54, 31 December 2025 (UTC)

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