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I became an admin in 2019. There have been several cases since then where I have noticed a problematic editor and dithered about what to do. While wondering about things like block notices, I saw that you had acted and I always found that your block and notice were perfect. I keep some off-wiki how-to notes and they include copies of some of your messages that I have recycled. Thanks for all the great work. Johnuniq (talk) 04:37, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Many were the times that I woke up in California to see that you had reverted some troll's vandalism of my user pages while I was asleep. I am grateful for that. You are an enigmatic person and definitely not inclined to friendly banter. But I've never once thought that you were anything but dedicated to the best interests of this encyclopedia. It seems that you've made some errors that have been difficult for you to acknowledge. I understand.
My Wikipedia time has been limited in the past week because my sister is in a serious health crisis and I seem best prepared to help her. So, this all developed so rapidly that I did not have time to formulate a considered response. What's done is done. Perhaps you will leave; perhaps you will reconsider. It is sad, but I just want to thank you for all the work that you have done for this encyclopedia for so many years. Cullen328 (talk) 06:53, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hope your sister gets better. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 20:45, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I got a new job recently, and have been focused on that the last few weeks. First time logging in since April. I haven't read through all the stuff that led up to this, but I'll say that I have enjoyed working with you these past few years, and have always found you to be collegiate and professional. I'm very sorry to see this. Girth Summit (blether) 12:47, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I missed everything going on and just caught up. I just wanted to thank you for all you did in reintroducing me to the project when I returned after a long hiatus. I hope you do opt to stay involved if you're up for it. Star Mississippi 12:38, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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This is a f***ing disaster! I know a couple of LTAs who are dancing around their camp fires now. Time to review my retirement options. Favonian (talk) 19:22, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • You were very supportive to me when I first became an admin and later a CU. Thank you for that and for your dedication to this project over the years. I'm sad that it had to end in this way. Mz7 (talk) 19:37, 7 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hi Bbb23, it has been a while since we last interacted here. I appreciate your work in fighting promotion and vandalism as well as stopping hundreds of sockpuppets and trolls on Wikipedia. I'd never thought that a legitimate AN(I) discussion or recall petition would be opened against you. I’m sorry that things didn't really turn out the way we initially hoped for the past few days. Thank you for all your great work as an admin for almost 13 years. I wish you well. ~SG5536B 00:47, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Bbb23, I wanted to thank you for all of the great work you have put into this project for 2 decades. You've also looked after my talk page and reverted some awful vandalism. I do hope you will consider returning to editing, as this project is better off with you. Knitsey (talk) 18:31, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Damn, i just read/saw what happened. I just want to say thank you for your work and especially your help over the years (there were times where i came to your user talk quite often to ask for something and you were always nice and helpful). Like said above, this project is better with you on board, so i still hope you change your mind. Kante4 (talk) 20:10, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Yes, I agree with the others. Wikipedia is better with you. You and I have had minimal interaction but it seems like you were always rooting out vandalism and the like from articles on my watch list. A month or two ago, there was a persistant sock puppeteer who kept poppping up with new accounts and you were able to help me deal with him. Thank you. You will be missed. Masterhatch (talk) 20:17, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I haven't followed in enough detail the rights and wrongs of this, but I know the volume of SPIs, AN3 etc cases you (correctly) despatched and am concerned with how the gap will be filled. It's difficult to believe this is a net positive development. My suspicion is we've lost a lot for the sake of a handful of transgressions. All the best. DeCausa (talk) 20:22, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Still hoping you will address the concerns raised at WP:AN in a rerequest for adminship.-- Deepfriedokra (talk) 20:47, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I agree with DFO here. We need you back. - UtherSRG (talk) 11:20, 9 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I said my piece in the AN discussion, but the bottom line is that there are people in the world who see themselves as being at war with Wikipedia, and here we are smashing our own best blade on the eve of battle. BD2412 T 20:51, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I must second the sentiments expressed by BD2412 above, though I would have been unoriginal, and used a shooting and foot metaphor. Roxy the dog 21:51, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm sorry to hear about all this. I agree with others above that I hope you consider editing again, your contributions were highly valuable. JeffSpaceman (talk) 12:51, 9 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • This is a shame. The work you do here will be missed. Jauerbackdude?/dude. 15:01, 9 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Mirroring a lot of the sentiments raised here. Thank you for the work you put into the project, I hope that you'll stick around or at least return to editing in the future. Taffer😊💬(she/they) 17:21, 9 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thanks for all your hard and rather thankless work you did. You will be missed. Lectonar (talk) 06:55, 10 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • What a pity. I miss you already. Bishonen | tålk 07:04, 10 June 2025 (UTC).[reply]
  • I would also like to say thanks for all your hard work as a Wikipedian over the years. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 07:13, 10 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • You might not remember me but you've helped me out in various disputes over the years against vandals or edit warriors, so I'll be very sad to see you go. Even as a non-admin you have a lot to contribute, and I hope you'd consider returning down the line. — Czello (music) 17:40, 10 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Picking up on Czello's remark (and agreeing with what most others posted here): You have my support should you decide to go through the RFA wringer again, but maybe editing without the restraints of adminhood will be a liberating experience, especially after all that hard (and obviously unrewarding) grunt work. I know I first noticed you before your RFA. Lots of us are thanking you, yet Undank ist der Welten Lohn. ---Sluzzelin talk 19:29, 10 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I appreciate all the hard adminning you've done over the years. I hope you will choose to stick around. Whether you choose to or not, I wish you all the best with whatever other choices you make. -- zzuuzz (talk) 15:10, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Well, shit. I can't count how many times I'd been on my way to take care of something, only to find out that you'd already done it. If you are indeed leaving, you'll very much be missed, and if you make your way back one day, it'll be a name a lot of us are happy to see. Seraphimblade Talk to me 07:38, 12 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • dang. I saw this yesterday on WP:BN, while on mobile. Not sure what lead up to this, but I am really sorry to see whatever transpired. I hope you stay around. Like I once told you in SPI related bbb styled one-way email - I always respected you, and your work a lot. see you around old friend. —usernamekiran (talk) 16:34, 12 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Just found out about this and I'm very sad to see it. I'm grateful for everything you've done, and hopeful you'll consider running at RFA. There's a massive hole being left with your absence, and I think your contributions have been immensely valuable to Wikipedia. I hope you never forget that you've been greatly appreciated and done an unmeasurable amount of good for this place. Hey man im josh (talk) 17:28, 12 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm sorry this happened, especially while I was away and didn't have access to my account to maybe try to make things a little less awful for you, or at least lend some support. I imagine everything feels pretty awful and raw, and I certainly understand the instinct to take time away. You know where to find me when you're ready.-- Ponyobons mots 19:34, 12 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Another Star Chamber outrage. A petition was filed on a page almost nobody knows about, much less has on their watchlists, and summarily closed in less than 9 hours as a fait accompli. Does this seem fair? To anybody? How about to the people not on-wiki, or even awake, during those few (nine) hours? To quote OXYLYPSE, "Not sure what the point of taking admins to ANI is if we're just going to prepare the gallows before they even have a chance to respond." [1] -- Softlavender (talk) 06:30, 13 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Very disappointing to see you leave and I hope you will reconsider. Thank you for your service. --qedk (t 愛 c) 00:35, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  • Ask yourself "What would Arnold do?" ("I'll be back"). Enjoy some time away, but, yeah, Arnold. Randy Kryn (talk) 23:28, 17 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Error in Wajid Shaikh article - Sockpuppet listing

Aachalarora (talk) 07:38, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]


Hello, I'd like to request assistance with an article about author Wajid Shaikh https://g.co/kgs/JBgJ1gK Unfortunately, his article was created in the past and mistakenly listed him in the sockpuppet section. Wajid Shaikh is a well-known bestselling author in India and writer. Could someone please review the article and remove the incorrect categorization? I would appreciate help in rectifying this error and ensuring the article accurately reflects his credentials. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aachalarora (talk • contribs) 07:39, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) What you're looking for is Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion. But I'm not sure if any admin would restore Draft:Wajid shaikh. Nobody (talk) 08:14, 16 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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