User talk:Icier

RE:
I can't find anything to do with downloading it on the page. How did you do it? LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 16:14, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * I think you need a computer app to download it. When I go here, it asks to find an app to support it. I'm only familiar with the Gateway login, that Kopcap94 already helped you with on your page. I can try looking around and see. Ripto (talk) 17:05, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks. LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:06, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Edit, looks like you got it figured out with Kopcap xD Good to know! Yeah the Gateway login is the way I do it :) Ripto (talk) 17:07, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks a bunch. Also, do you know how often requests come through? Nothing ever happens on the feed. LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:09, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * "#cvn-wikia" is the channel that has all the feed with edits going through. If you see edits with like "-9,000" it's more than likely vandalism. The "#wikia-vstf" is the official channel, where you can get in contact with the VSTF directly, and report. The #wikia-vstf is more slow pace, and the #cvn-wikia is the active one with edits going through. Ripto (talk) 17:17, April 1, 2015 (UTC)

Yes, I've found that now. I've already undone two edits on the Star Wars Wiki by anon users. LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:20, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Woo-hoo! :D Yeah, the channel is confusing to learn at first lol, I was in the same boat as you a few days ago. But once you know it's real easy to do! Glad you got it figured out~ Ripto (talk) 17:22, April 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot! LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:23, April 1, 2015 (UTC)

Reporting Wikis
If you are going to report several wikis within a few minutes span, please collect them and bulk report, to avoid spamming RC.
 * Why just me...? Ripto (talk) 22:38, June 30, 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure what you're referring to - it's not just you. I'll warn other users, either here or in chat, and request that they try to bulk report. We appreciate the reports, but clogging RC is counterintuitive.

I don't understand how RC is being clogged, but would reporting several Wiki's over the course of the day be alright? One Wiki at say 12:00, another Wiki at 12:30? Ripto (talk) 00:23, July 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * That's acceptable - though, if you have 20 spam wikis collected, just report them all at once. You don't have to space out your reports if bulk reporting is easier. We just want to avoid several reports on a single page in few minutes, when a bulk report will be more efficient, and helpful to us. Cheers!

le wikis
Ripto, Ripto the Banano.

Make sure to check if the user is already globally blocked, or if it's already on Report:Wiki/Backlog. Thanks, and keep it up Ripto the Banano :D. — Jr Mime  ( talk ) [ VSTF  ] 23:43, July 11, 2015 (UTC)


 * Never knew there was a backlog :p
 * Thanks, I thought it was weird the weight ones weren't on the list already. Ripto (talk) 23:48, July 11, 2015 (UTC)

Regarding Smiledogcreepy
Can't seem to find any issues with them. Do you know something that I missed during my lookup on them? Cheers!
 * Originally found them on the SU Wiki and I went ahead and saw they were also blocked at Dumb ways to die Wiki so I surveyed their activity here and aside from their rude comments, they moved a lot of pages in their move log. Hope that helps :)

EDIT: Or that may just be the nature of that Wiki. Just wanted to make sure he wasn't having similar behavior else where. Sorry for the false alarm if there was nothing! Ripto (talk) 04:40, August 25, 2015 (UTC)
 * Ah, that seems to be the nature of that wiki. Not really VSTF-turf, so if you are really concerned, you can go right ahead and contact Staff.
 * Yeah that was an after thought after I looked through that Wiki again. Thanks for checking on him anyway :) Ripto (talk) 21:25, August 25, 2015 (UTC)

wikis
Do you have a big spam list or something? Seems like you do, and you are just adding 2 at a time, slowly lol. — Jr Mime (talk) &#91;VSTF&#93; 20:24, October 18, 2015 (UTC)
 * Not exactly a list, I try and find them usually by how recent they are or apathetically and report on the spot. If it's an issue, I can try doing it differently? Ripto (talk) 22:02, October 18, 2015 (UTC)

Re: Quick Question
Hi,

I wasn't really sure since the topic of the blog seems to fit in Wikia because writing content is a part of Wikia. I left it for the local admins and Joseph replied that he leave it for now but I think he will watch the blog and the user who made the blog.

For the extern link: It is spammy but in the way how the link is used in the text it's more a source and not like "go and buy this!" http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150707104746/cyanides-geschreibsel/de/images/7/72/Killicon_skewer.png  Cyanide3  18:00, November 13, 2015 (UTC)


 * I think there is no red line on these blogs. You just have to feel what is maybe right and wrong. For this blog I would have blocked the account for infinite (like we do on every advertisment spammer) but didn't block the IP because the spam wasn't that bad and with this IP he could create a new account. Usually for advertisment spammers we block their IP for 3 months too in case they are comming back.


 * The blog was in the CC so I know the admins are taking care of these kind of blogs but in Wikias where the admin isn't really active I go this way like I described. http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150707104746/cyanides-geschreibsel/de/images/7/72/Killicon_skewer.png  Cyanide3  18:50, November 13, 2015 (UTC)


 * If there are questions left -Just ask! :) http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150707104746/cyanides-geschreibsel/de/images/7/72/Killicon_skewer.png  Cyanide3  21:32, November 13, 2015 (UTC)

Mixels Wiki
Why did you remove mixels wiki. They must get removed by Ukvoltaire
 * The Wiki itself hasn't violated anything under spam or vandalism. When you report wikis in Report:Wiki they need to be violating something in Terms of Use. It's okay to add wikis you think are bad (so a Vstf member can check it) but in regards to the Mixels wiki it's a social issue that falls out of the scope of the Vstf. Thus when in trouble with a social issue, it's best to contact Staff in Special:Contact/general so they can tell you the best steps to take from there. Ri pt o   ( Talk ) 22:10, January 16, 2016 (UTC)

No delete talk page
It looks like I had my talk page up here for a year.--Muzzarino 20:47, February 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * If a talk page has been created by a Vstf member, then they aren't deleted unless the author requests so.
 * Ok. I'll keep it with me.
 * Sure, no worries. The reason talk pages are deleted on here is because either they were created by a non-Vstf/Staff member (and don't any useful information on them) or else the talk page was created by the person themselves who owns the profile and don't have any purpose other than to create it.

Add danish translation
Hi. Can you add the pages i translated HERE and HERE?   ﻿Ｅｖｉｌｄｏｇ１   Talk    09:43,3/1/2016
 * Done. :)

Link spammer is spamming youtube links on CC chat
Mods are AFK please help?--Surprise the fun loving pony (talk) 02:49, March 9, 2016 (UTC)
 * Looks like COD has it covered, thanks!

AdhensiveClub44
Please global ban AdhensiveClub44 now, if he did not be blocked. He should completely continue to vandalism Hungry Shark world again Lr.Ragon (talk) 00:37, May 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * They were a user from over 2 months ago and applying a block at this moment in time wouldn't be needed. Especially not a global block, as they've only vandalized one wiki. If they are a sockpuppet of an already globally blocked user, then yes we would globally block them for ban evasion.
 * However, it looks like they were just a one time vandal. If they return, you're welcome to report them again and we will certainly block them. We Vstf apply blocks to prevent damage/vandalism and since they are not currently vandalizing, a block wouldn't be required at this moment. Local admins may see differently of course, so you are also welcome to them and request a local block on their account.

Sigs
I'm wondering if I can make a sig... Unfortunately you guys protected it. :(

-Andrew Cao


 * Yeah sorry. We don't allow signature pages for everyone unless they are VSTF/Staff. You can however, still customize your signature coding under Special:Preferences. It looks like you managed to get your signature source in your report so that's good!

Alex Perrine socks
Hi, could you deal with Alex Perrine's two sockpuppets that have not been globalled yet? He has yet vandalized the Logopedia site a number of times and my report to it was delayed.--Muzzarino 06:48, May 14, 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm not real familiar with those users, so I don't want to jump to any conclusions immediately (especially since they're currently locally blocked). I'm just going to wait until another member reviews them. I believe VegaDark has dealt with most of the accounts listed as sockpuppets years ago.

Creation Wiki Troubles
Hello, Ripto. Here at Creation Wiki, we're having quite some trouble. 2 users called Zombie407 and Onion Senpai have been cyberbullying this user called PB&Jotterisnumberone. It has driven POINO to insanity, so what do I do?

Thanks, ~Sylvester the Shiny Sylveon~ 00:02, June 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * This would have to be directed towards Staff through Special:Contact/general. Linking relevant threads (or edits) that are bullying the user in question will help in the ticket. If it's happening inside Special:Chat, the chances at Staff helping drop a lot due to the fact Staff will not accept screenshots (since they can easily be edited).


 * If it is happening in chat, then Staff may direct you to speak it out with local admins to block the users bullying. Though I strongly recommend to write into Staff to get their view on it. They'll tell you the best course of action to take. If either Zombie407 or Onion Senpai are getting extreme and harassing excessively through message wall threads, poke me or another Vstf member and we'll block them until Staff give a proper review.

Login requirement feature needed
Since a lot of IPs on the fictional characters wiki have been adding unnecessary categories frequently, I'd like to request the "Require all contributors to log in" to be enabled on that wiki so that it will block non-registered from using the site to add such categories and use anymore proxies to do all that.--Muzzarino 19:19, June 8, 2016 (UTC)


 * Sure, you'd have to request that from Staff through Special:Contact/general. Since no admins were active within the last 60 days on there, you are welcome to ask them. You'll probably need to give them a few examples on why the switch is needed. Depends on the Staff you get, but some tend to be more reluctant than others. So if you get a response on "why do you need this", be sure and have some IP links for examples to show!
 * A staff member wanted me to ask you to make the switch. I've contacted the staff about it yesterday.--Muzzarino 19:23, June 8, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hmm, are you sure? As far as I remember, we don't usually touch WikiFeatures anymore. And I can't imagine that they would need our permission for a switch on a wiki we aren't an admin on.


 * Yes, that would help reduce the chances of these happening in the future by anon contributors. You could temporarily grant yourself admin there and make the change there.--Muzzarino 19:29, June 8, 2016 (UTC)


 * Just to be clear, Crazy Muzzarino, I suggested you go to the VSTF if there is more vandalism in the future. I did not mean that you should ask them to turn off anon editing. -- Sannse (help forum | blog) 20:00, June 8, 2016 (UTC)

Breakdancing Administrator
What happened to Breakdancing Administrator? --Supreme Lord of Supremeness II (talk) 09:48, June 11, 2016 (UTC)
 * You would have to inquire that from Staff through Special:Contact/general.

Pls come to CC chat and help

 * UnknownSquidward
 * One True Slash
 * Mantiix

All three are disrupting chat there--Surprise the fun loving pony (talk) 12:22, June 11, 2016 (UTC)


 * Looks like Mime handled them, thanks for the report!

Should I report a wiki again, or is it just not spam?
I reported w:c:babynamescube seeing as it looked like a spam wiki from the founder's message wall. The report got dealt with and the wiki's still there, so not sure whether it counts as one.

I know that VSTF don't usually reply or comment on non-user reports because there's too many and they are of the utmost capability. Should I put in another report as "possible spam"?

Thank you for your time.  Speedit   ♞    talk   contribs  12:33, June 11, 2016 (UTC)
 * The wiki doesn't appear to be spam in my opinion, only off the basis that they aren't selling anything. It's a free website with baby names. I'll check with the others and ask what they think about it to be sure.


 * And if you have a question on a report, you are welcome to poke any member and ask what happened with it on their wall. That's totally reasonable to do. Questions are always allowed! :) So thanks for bringing it back up, and I'll ask the others about it.

Reply
I found them on the Plants vs. Zombies wikia chat.

Troll on DB wiki
Hey Ripto, sorry to bother you. There's this troll on Dragon Ball wiki who has been endlessly harassing me since the first comment he directed at me.

He called me a s**t lord for no reason (first conversation ever), vandalized my userpage with his Donald Trump images, spammed my talk page with his incessant crap, and now he's trying to frame me for vandalizing his userpage even though he was the one who did it himself.

He is driving me insane, and the admins there have been unresponsive. So I'm turning to you for help. Thanks in advance. Stryzzar (talk) 03:39, June 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hi Stryzzar! Thanks for the report! Sadly we don't typically get involved in social issues such as a trolling user on one wiki, especially when admins are relatively active on said community. That's usually up the admins to gauge what their version of "trolling" is (usually admins have more tolerance than others, so it's hard for us to determine what an admin's tolerance would be). So in those situations, I'd probably just ignore them and wait for the admin to respond.


 * However, upon some further investigation that user did violate a terms of use regarding their profile, so they've been shortly blocked for that. So that should cease their trolling for now at least, and an admin can decide if they want to warn/block them locally for longer. Hope that helps and thanks for the report!

Okay thanks Ripto. Sorry he was really getting on my nerves. But thanks for what you did all the same. Anyway, you're doing a great job being a VSTF member. I'll catch you round I guess. Stryzzar (talk) 10:30, June 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * No problem! Yeah in my opinion he was being annoying/a troll. So if I probably would block/warm him if I was an admin there. If he starts to harass you on other wikis after his block, shoot another report on here or else let staff know. And thanks man! Means a lot :)

Report:Wiki
Hello Ripto, I'm curious to know why you removed the recent wiki report I made ? I didn't find them added in the "Wiki/checked", or did I missed anything ? Thanks 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇  𝓂𝒶𝓃   𝒲  11:01, June 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * It takes time to block them and I was taking them off the page to do them lol. Occasionally some spammers end up making more wikis under the same account/IP so it's easier to just add them in manually after collecting them.

Haha alright, I got confused when you left your summary, I thought those are rejected. Thanks :) 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇  𝓂𝒶𝓃   𝒲  11:13, June 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Nah that's just me talking to myself mainly. The wikis take the longest to do. Especially when people have like 20 accounts under one IP which I usually put in a notepad to do later.
 * I see that I'm not the only one to talk to myself :) Yada   Dark  http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/picsou/fr/images/d/db/Emoticon_Picsou.gif 11:48, June 24, 2016 (UTC)