Callanecc

Block length?

Your 31 hour block on 194.83.179.210 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log), a school in Wales, seems quite lenient given that their last block earlier this year was for 3 months. Just pointing that out in case you missed it. 10mmsocket (talk) 12:06, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

I did but I figure that the students involved in that vandalism will probably find something different to do tomorrow so a longer block isn't needed. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 06:32, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

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Re AE warning

Hi Callanecc, could you please explain to me the consequences of the AE warning you gave to Elinruby in 2022 (this one)? Is it still in force? If I think Elinruby has engaged in more incivility, aspersions, personal attacks, etc., where would be the right place to complain about it? Thanks, Gitz (talk) (contribs) 13:27, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi Gitz, AE warnings don't expire per se but over time may be given less weight. Effectively the consequences are that if the behaviour continues then it is much more likely that sanctions would be imposed in a subsequent report. Filing a request at WP:AE would be the way to do it. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 05:25, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

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That IP is back again

Hi Callanecc, That IP is back edit warring on the List of Maggie Smith performances again and has now decided to label my edits as vandalism and call me a troll in the process. I see they have also edit warred and labelled as vandalism on the Janey Godley page, so I'm not the only one who is struggling with this individual. Someone on the Godley history says the range should be banned, but as they hop IPs to different countries, I'm not sure that's going to be much of a barrier, but who knows. Thanks - SchroCat (talk)

I've blocked 213.55.128.0/17 (block range · block log (global) · WHOIS (partial)) from editing those two pages for a week for edit warring. I did 36 hours last time so we can keep increasing as needed. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 07:19, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

That's great - thanks very much indeed! - SchroCat (talk) 07:20, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

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