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Heading added ~ ToBeFree (talk) 13:35, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Hey, I wanted to drop by and say that User:VaughnDickerson1, who you warned about non-neutral editing earlier this month (and who had a history of non-neutral editing in favor of Christian biblical literalism), appears to be going to various Jewish pages and breaking MOS:BC by changing BCE/BC to BC/AD without first adding an "Era" section to the talk page (presumably, based on edit history, in the effort to add Christ to Jewish topic pages.) I did about a half-hour of research, and wasn't sure whether to report this as vandalism, and whether I should revert these changes, particularly as an inexperienced user without much history, so I thought I'd just let you know that he appears to be violating this warning?

Jess from online (talk) 04:02, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Hey Jess from online, thank you very much for the report. This does indeed seem to be a problem. If I see correctly, Salvidrim! has noticed it (or seen the report) as well and dealt with the situation nicely for now. If the issue persists, please give the user one more warning. The warning should make clear that repeatedly making such changes after objection has been voiced can cause the person to be blocked from editing.

If, after that final warning, the user still continues to make similar problematic changes, please create a new section at WP:ANI about them. When you have done so, please immediately notify the following editors about the discussion:

• VaughnDickerson1
• Salvidrim!
• ToBeFree

I will keep an eye on the situation myself too, but please don't rely on me in this regard – when the issue persists, the instructions above are probably the best way to deal with the problem directly, without waiting for me.

Thank you very much again, Jess from online, and enjoy the new year. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 13:35, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks ToBeFree, as you've noticed yes I'm already aware! Jess is an off-wiki friend new to Wikipedia and had asked me for advice last night. As you noted I reverted and left a notice for the latest edits but did suggest as an avenue for further help that Jess could leave a note to the admin who left the first warning (ANI seemed a heavy-handed first recourse for the current minimal level of disruption and AIV isn't ideal for this kinda stuff that isn't unambiguously vandalism). But I agree that if problems should persist or aggravate with this user's editing, ANI is indeed the next step. ^_^ Ben · Salvidrim! ✉ 13:41, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Message by GODSNTDEAD

ok thanks how can i help? — Preceding unsigned comment added by GODSNTDEAD (talk • contribs) 22:08, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

Hi GODSNTDEAD, sorry, I had either misread or misunderstood your message first, and had removed it incorrectly.

My personal favorite inspirations for helping are:

• The WP:Task center,
• The WP:Community portal, and
• WP:5P, a short explanation of Wikipedia's fundamental principles.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. Please let me know if any questions arise.

Best regards,
~ ToBeFree (talk) 01:03, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:07, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

Do not block my edits, as I have sources from people involved in the incidents being cited.

Sir,

You have blocked me from doing edits, which are allowed and verifiable through citations along with the article.

I will be reporting you, should this happen again to both Wikipedia and the German relevant authorities in your nation.

Good day