::Trouble is, this man is the puppet-master. He loves the intrigue. [[User:Hyper3|Hyper3]] ([[User talk:Hyper3|talk]])
::Trouble is, this man is the puppet-master. He loves the intrigue. [[User:Hyper3|Hyper3]] ([[User talk:Hyper3|talk]])
:::Every new sock he makes will be easier to spot. [[User:KillerChihuahua|KillerChihuahua]]<small><sup>[[User talk:KillerChihuahua|?!?]]</sup>[[User:Heimstern/Ignoring incivility|Advice]]</small> 19:52, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
:::Every new sock he makes will be easier to spot. [[User:KillerChihuahua|KillerChihuahua]]<small><sup>[[User talk:KillerChihuahua|?!?]]</sup>[[User:Heimstern/Ignoring incivility|Advice]]</small> 19:52, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
::::That's what you think, bitch. I know quite a lot now about how sock-puppets are detected, and I can see many ways to avoid that. [[User:The Boy Who Read "Madame Edwarda"|The Boy Who Read "Madame Edwarda"]] ([[User talk:The Boy Who Read "Madame Edwarda"|talk]]) 22:04, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
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And I still see people ranking their personal interpretation of WP:CIVIL above everything else. Above NPOV. Above V. Above NOR.
Oh wait, those are the Simplified Ruleset, aren't they? The basis for all of Wikipedia?
Silly me. Here I thought we were here to write an encyclopedia, and that while a civil environment furthers that aim, the Civility Police are generally counter-indicated by the chilling effect and escalation to which their actions usually lead.
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My dear KillerC, I would like to apologize for my confrontational tone in the last day or so. Although you have worked hard and given me some useful information, I was being very defensive. Actually, you are helping me to handle a delicate and tricky situation, and I owe you my gratitude an support.
See also my response to Durova on my user talk page.
I have been accused of drama mongering so I will not add further to the length of that thread if I am not mentioned there. If you think it is meritorious, could you raise the idea that Law was aided in gaining adminship by one or more administrators (close friends) who knew the nature and history of his account? Now that Casliber has resigned, I find it exceptionally unfair that those parties are not being called to answer for their actions. Casliber stood aside, did nothing, and chose to resign. How about those who actively encouraged granting of sysop access to Law? JehochmanTalk14:52, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I am still reading this over; my one clear thought at this time is that it is reprehensible and unacceptable to have known and remained silent. Lara twice states that she values friendship over policy; that she has, and will, ignore the trust the community has placed in her in order to further her friend's aims (get his back is the phrase I think she used) and her response to concerns voiced has been "get over it". I cannot fathom why no one is as appalled as I at this gross abuse of trust. That said, I do not wish to speak in haste, so please allow me time to digest and consider this matter. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice14:57, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Adding: to those who accuse you of "drama mongering" I would say "were there nothing here, I would have nothing to be concerned about. An admin who willingly and unashamedly states her friends come before policy here might have her friends gratitude but she should not have Wikipedia's trust, and to say so clearly is hardly 'drama-mongering'" In short, why are you letting them bully you into silence at a clear wrong? KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:00, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Tznkai asked me to pipe down. I disagree, but when somebody who's apparently neutral makes such a request, I'm going to heed it. The situation is so despicable, I may need to speak out no matter what the consequences. JehochmanTalk15:03, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
With all due respect, I disagree strongly with Tzn's reasoning. He said it was "personal" and all I see is a gross abuse of the community's trust, and you voicing concern at that. That is far from "personal" and I can only think that Tzn didn't read as carefully as he should have. I repeat that you were bullied into silence, and you took the first "neutral" request and bowed out under pressure. If you wish to remain silent, that's your business, but IMO it is a pity you let yourself be pushed into it. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:06, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
It's hard to speak up about clear breaches of policy and trust when one is swatted down with the carry-all put-down "drama monger". The truth is, there are so many breaches of trust and policy going on that if stuff like this was dealt with straightforwardly, it could break the site. Gwen Gale (talk) 15:13, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Hard, but not remotely negotiable. I do not think that "if stuff like this was dealt with straightforwardly, it could break the site" any more than I think that was a particularly good argument for keeping slavery in the South prior to the Civil War (If we abolish slavery, it will cause financial collapse and ruin) Sure some people will lose their positions; they damn well should. One puppy's opinion, yours may vary. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:25, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Your take on that war may be mistaken, but that's not what we're talking about here. My mistake was, I didn't mean to say nothing could be dealt with, or that most of this couldn't be handled in careful steps. Gwen Gale (talk) 15:57, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I think we're misunderstanding each other, here. Your post makes no sense as a reply to what I meant with mine. Not terribly important, though, so simply ack that we are missing each others meanings here and let it go? KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:59, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
At least two admins knowingly nominated or supported Law's request for adminship which ended at (101/23/4). I think this was a gross abuse of trust, and I call upon the community to ban these admins from sysop access. ~~~~
I think drama will ensue. I think any remedy attempted will ensue in drama. I think there will be those who will want to shoot the messenger. I think there will most assuredly be those who, like Lara, "back their friend(s)" whether they are right or wrong. And I will support this if you post it. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:35, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not enough wikifriends? Is that what we've sunk to? I, thankfully, have ethics. Knowing I am doing the right thing shall sustain me if and when "friends of..." attempt revenge for my voicing my concerns about such blatant lack of ethics. Hochman, write the damn thing in my sandbox and if you are intimidated or concerned, I'll put the darn thing up. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice16:21, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. I was waiting for Risker's opinion on whether an RfArb or an RfC should be the next step before I filed an identical case. This absolutely needed to be done. Karanacs (talk) 17:19, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Oh and thanks, much appreciated - I think I figured it out the same time you did, and posted that while you were posting here, but that in no way negates your helpful post here. I am frequently slower to figure things out, and you were very kind to try to help me out here. Much appreciated. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice00:23, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
You posted at RFAR today (summarized to make the comparison more blunt):
"An admin who[se]... friends come before policy... she should not have Wikipedia's trust... An admin who knowingly aids and abets... a sock account... is also grossly guilty of violating the community's trust. [Such a user should not] have the admin tools, having proven they are untrustworthy and place personal friendship over the community, the project, and policy."
Was this your view 2 months ago, in relation to the evidence of concealment of sock-puppetry by an admin, at this case?
Please reconcile your strong view on admin socking concealment (above and today) in the case of Jennavecia and GlassCobra, with your dismissal of identical or more serious[1] concerns at the RFC.
[1] In three ways worse: Geogre was an admin, not merely applying to be one; he was actively stacking and abusing, whereas the undertow had behaved well for months; and the stacking directly benefited the concealing party, whereas the_undertow's did not.
Uh, dude... Geogre was desysopped for his socking. He said, and I have no reason to doubt him, that in the few instances both accounts supported a view on a page with any weight (ie, not merely nattering on a user talk page) it was an error. He lost the bit anyway. I never opposed, nor do I now, his desyspooping. Its precisely what I'm asking for in this case, where the socking and the consequences were immeasurably more serious. There is nothing to reconcile. George was not evading an ArbCom ban when he created Utgard; nor did anyone knowing Utgard was a sock nominate or support him for sysop. To the best of anyone's knowledge, and according to all the evidence, Bishonen figured out Utgard was Georgre, didn't realize he had not openly disclosed the account, and had zero knowledge of his using Utgard for any !votes, and she certainly didn't nominate him for admin in violation of an ArbCom ban. There is nothing, I repeat, to reconcile. My view on the Rfc was merely to say, I think this is a silly Rfc. I still do. Its apples and hand grenades. This situation is completely different. While knowing Law=the undertow, under Arbcom sanction and created in violation of ArbCom ban, GC nominated, and Lara supported, his becoming an admin. There is no comparison at all. And as for JHochman and I arriving at the same time, look at the thread above, titled Unclear. You're sounding like a conspiracy theorist. Of all people to think I'm in collusion with! I'm used to people accusing me of being a member of the mythical "IDCab" but accusing me of some nefarious secret agenda with Hochman? No secret messages are needed, its right here in the open on my talk page. You're not "exposing" a thing. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice00:51, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
True. I came here to ask for clarification of a diff I didn't understand and got sucked into a discussion about me being a coward, so then I went out and found my backbone and stood up for what I believe in. JehochmanTalk01:29, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Ouch, sorry for my lack of tact. I guess from your perspective that's what I did though, or close enough to not matter. Your statement of events did sound like you'd been intimidated into backing down; this can happen to anyone. The fault is theirs for intimidating, not yours. Please accept my apologies if I hurt or offended you. Such was not my intent. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice01:37, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
FT2, you're just stirring up drama again. The differences between this situation and the other are clear (notably, KC's comment at RFAr about "aiding and abetting" applies in this case and not the other). Frankly, it seems like you have a bit of a vendetta here, as evidenced by your rambling "disgust" at RFAr and your previous RFC on Bishonen (which, alas, I missed out on, thus missing my chance to join the cupcake brigade). Anyway, this'll probably be my last comment on WP for a while, since I've decided to enforce a long Wikibreak (note, not due to this incident; it was a long time coming), so let me conclude by suggesting quitting looking for conspiracy theories by those you don't like, and quitting drama-mongering about how disgusted you are. Heimstern Läufer(talk)02:09, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
FT2 is my friend. Please recognize that he's trying to say what he believes to be true (even if he might be mistaken). I recommend adjourning for the night (UTC -5). Further discussions here and now are unlikely to be productive. Best regards, JehochmanTalk03:13, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Pity he hasn't respected my request to cease harassing me on my talk page by repeating the same question with minor variations then. I'm sorry he doesn't care for my answer; that does not give him carte blanche to repeat it ad nauseum until he badgers me into a different result. His loaded questions are getting tiresome; he's been offensice since he first posted his slurs on the Case page. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice03:17, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Asking a question that is directly relevant to a matter of admin misconduct and admin ethics, can in no way be described as "harassment". You throw such terms round very loosly. I asked a question related to your stance in a dispute and RFAR matter. "Yes", "No" or "I don't want to answer that" would be valid answers. "You're harassing me by asking!" isn't. The question stands. FT2(Talk | email)03:36, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
And asking "when did you stop beating your wife" is a loaded question, regardless of whether I answer "yes" "no" or "I don't want to answer that". I've answered your question, or all of it that made any sense to me; your repeating yourself three times is indeed harassment. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice03:40, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
More to the point, what does this have to do with the current case? Nothing. I actually AGF'd and thought you might actually have a concern, FT2; but that is rapidly fading at the increasing evidence you're just trying to pick a fight and drag up an old, dead Rfc from two months ago where you didn't get your way. Your vendetta is showing; I suggest you move on to new venues and new pursuits. I would think FT2 would be ashamed of muddying the waters with his sour grapes, rather than making lame accusations far past their expiration date.
KC, your comment on this page pretty well sums up what I was curious about - the specfic differences between that situation and this one. I read FT2's post as "Holy crap, they did the same thing, add'em as parties", then re-read and struck, as you note. I ask for clarification mainly because others may have read what I did, and it might be useful for Jehochman to clarify the differences between his position then and now - read in vacuum, without context, FT2's comments sound quite serious. I think that any clarification from Jehochman will ultimately strengthen his point, not weaken it. And a solid trout-slapping to me for feeding the ZOMG drama. UltraExactZZClaims~ Evidence02:41, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, I see what you mean. OTOH, there is that all FT2 has done is muddy the waters by dragging in a completely unrelated Rfc, one he started, one which had very little support, and one which I found to be somewhat frivolous. I think the other two editors who brought the Rfc have accepted that it ended. I think its a pity FT2 is trying to resuscitate it. I'm not sure that giving it any more "air time" if you will, will be of any benefit. If ArbCom takes the case, there will be an evidence phase, and FT2 has evidence of... well, nothing. He can show that JHochman was confused by an edit summary of mine and our subsequent discussions led to the ArbCom filing - that's all out in the open - and he can show that there was an Rfc. That's hardly a secret. He can show I asked him if he were clueless, which was probably not my most patient moment, and doubtless led partially to his harassment here on my talk page now, trying to troll me into something which will shore up his assertion that the two cases have more than a very, very fragile and nebulous similarity. I think my response on the case page is sufficient; Hochman may decide to amend his statement also. I just wonder if your wording would add weight to the accusations. Perhaps "to avoid confusion"? However, its your statement and you must say what you think - thanks for taking the time to consider my concerns about the verbiage. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice03:11, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Looking at the overnights, it looks like my addendum was largely ignored, which is fine. Every time I poke at it, it gets a little worse, so I think I'm going to leave it alone. FWIW, FT2's comments also seem to have been left to the side, with the exception of Ncmvocalist - who likely would have said as much without my help. Again, sorry for stirring the drama - and thanks for the compliment, btw - much appreciated. UltraExactZZClaims~ Evidence12:42, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No worries. ArbCom is pretty well aware of the hostility FT2 feels for Bishonen; his extension of that to me is something new but they handled the Geogre/Utgard Loki case so they can see the differences. I don't think any of them would bother with it unless FT2 keeps harassing to the point that sanctions are necessary against him. I could well be wrong, of course. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice12:44, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
That one is fairly minor; I see, however, that he's actually arguing for keeping unsourced materiel in a Moon related article on the article's talk page[10]. He's right on the line; I'm beginning to wonder if he's seeing how far he can push. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice16:59, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I am listening to Cirt's suggestions on how to abide by source rules, and would appreciate it if you two would "coach" me rather than threaten me with action. But either way, I do intend to comply. --Uncle Ed (talk) 17:00, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Due to an edit conflict, I don't know if my latest post about a properly sourced addition has become visible yet. I found a NY Times article about funding, and I'm about to hit "Save page" on another source. Do you want me to put these suggestions on talk pages for approval first? --Uncle Ed (talk) 17:02, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not going to add any more unsourced information.
When I wrote Let's not delete the references I meant:
Let's not permanently remove this information. Rather, let's all work together to find the proper sources. Then, once we agree the material is properly source, let's restore the properly sourced material.
I think you already know the answer to this one, Ed. Perfectly sourced; the NYT is unimpeachable RS, and the article sources the content you added. You don't need to check with me, you know, especially with a source like the NYT. You're still editing where you have a COI so even if you get the sourcing accurate, there is always the question of bias creeping in unintentionally. If you do have a question about sourcing, ask at WP:RS - I know you're well aware of that page as you used it recently to check a source, and I commented there. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice01:03, 3 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
For using the journalist Robert Parry as a source in a dustup with a supporter of Rev. Moon. Parry is one of the best American journalists around, and I support those who use him for sourcing Wikipedia. Great work! Jusdafax02:10, 4 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
What happened? I thought you and another editor or two were going to save this FA? I'm not trying to give you a hard time, it's just that I turned my attention away from it because I thought that several editors had committed to fixing the article so it wouldn't be delisted. Cla68 (talk) 00:36, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No no, thank you for pinging me about this. I had extremely good intentions, and barely got started... then I was sick, and I was overrun a bit with Reparative therapy factions, and I'm on the BLP task force, and *still* sick. and of course I've given statements in two Rfarbs (!) as well as gotten involved in several related discussions, and frankly, it has slid through the cracks. Dare I hope your appearance here is indicative of a desire to help out? Or, unfortunately but deservedly, is it just a whack to remind me? Either way, I am appreciative. Moreso if its the first than the second, mind you... KillerChihuahua?!?Advice00:41, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I don't have access to the books listed as references for the article, but if they're available on Google books or something, I can help out. Cla68 (talk) 00:45, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
My local library system's online catalog has yielded nothing; but it is notoriously cantankerous. I will take the list in and attempt in person, when I'm up to it. Have you had any luck with online searching? KillerChihuahua?!?Advice15:08, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, sorry to see the return of your off sick banner. Take it easy, and give priority to a speedy recovery which we're all hoping for. Do get well soon, dave souza, talk07:55, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I just noticed the TP header myself - sorry to hear you're under the weather. Hope you get better soon. Must be that time of year, I know a lot of folks have been not feeling well lately, even my grandkids were pretty sick here the past week or two. Keep up with the fluids, take good care of yourself - and let the puppy snuggle with ya. ;) — Ched : ? 21:00, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I just saw your message that you aren't feeling well and just want to say get well soon. :) Thanks for the messages to me too. Hurry and get well, I hope it's just a bug that grabbed you and a 24 hour one at that. Get well, --CrohnieGalTalk10:44, 7 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
ty very much - so very glad to see you posting, and I hope you are recovering well, or at least as well as can be expected? Please do take care of yourself!!! We are all hoping for a very strong recovery from you. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice19:42, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sarah Palin
(I originally posted this to User talk:SB Johnny, since you were away, but then I saw your post on AN/I.)
Would you *please* come to Talk:Sarah Palin and do the uninvolved admin thing; we have an editor who is acting in an extraordinarily disruptive fashion, and since you and SBJohnny are the go-to admins on this topic, I'd appreciate you stepping in and doing something. My next step is going to be requesting a topic ban at WP:AN; let's see if you can talk him off the ledge.
Well, that wasn't want I was looking for, since other admins had already set 1RR for all editors, and 0RR for User:Scribner. What I was looking for was someone who has a familiarity with the article and no history of editing it to have a chat with Scribner; his behavior on the talk page has been especially disruptive. Take a look at the last half-dozen or so discussions on the talk page for what I am talking about. Horologium(talk)20:17, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Nods, saw that. Me talking at him won't do any good. He has to recognize that he must discuss, and with respect and an earnest desire to achieve consensus, with other editors. 1RR and 0RR are merited, no doubt - but sorry, its just "you may edit war, only very slowly" if he doesn't try to work with others. He may, and he may not. But y'all have three days to try to find common ground with him and make a Fresh StartTM - this may be more helpful than you think. And if not, The World Will Not End because Sarah Palin was protected for three days. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice20:46, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sad, isn't it? Clearly I'm not too sick to drag myself to the pc and check in here. At any rate, either Scribner will attempt to discuss during the three days, and show Good Intent, or he won't, and will go back to TE when he returns. I'm not expecting a third option - he doesn't seem the Total Meltdown type. Either way, you have three days of peace or productive discussion, hopefully both. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice20:55, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I don't understand why you fully protected that article for so long, when there were 1RR and 0RR restrictions that attempted to resolve the issue (you didn't even comment on either of them). The article hadn't been edited for 19 hours. The article keeps getting protected in hopes that it will resolve an edit war (though in this case, there wasn't even an edit war going on) and it accomplishes nothing. Could you please undo the protection and instead participate in enforcing the editing restrictions? Scribner has been approached by several users, myself included, and simply removed the warnings from his talk page. If other editors need to be warned, then that should be done. But please reconsider the protection of that article. Thanks. kmccoy(talk)21:22, 8 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
My intent is not to "rub it in" my query is regarding conflicting statements you have made. As you've made replies both here and on your talk page, where I asked, I will respond there. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice13:30, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Shredding
Some say a picture is worth a thousand words.[12]. I found this in the shredder. It seemed like evidence tampering to me. Hidden agendas and the like. If not, I apologize. If so, for what its worth. --Buster7 (talk) 14:22, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No, you are probably quite correct, although there may be differences of opinion on how to interpret the history of that file. However, that particular incident is now Past Tense; lets not beat a dead horse. KillerChihuahua?!?Advice14:28, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The new stylee....
'parantly, User:Born Gay was somekind of sock/meat puppet. ( Although, I think it's wrong to besmearch the Meatpuppets, one of the finest American rock bands, ever IMO!)
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