User talk:Chopin-Ate-Liszt!

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***Please Note:

1.I am sharing this IP address with other people.

2.I am a formal vandal of Wikipedia, though I have not made any malicious edits (i.e. vandalism) in 1 year and 11 months (as of Sept. 2007). My old vandalism account is user:kerrysfrench. I do not wish to be associated with this account or any of its sock puppets. For more information please see the "Block and Subsequent Unblock Request (granted)" section of my talk page.--Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 04:33, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Contents 1 Misc. 2 Vandalism 3 John Dupuis(Canadian science fiction editor and critic) 4 Hector Berlioz-The great composer 5 Block and subsequent Unblock request (granted) 6 Questions regarding a ban notice 7 Thank you! :D 8 The strangest message I've ever recieved 9 George Bush autograph 10 Image copyright problem with Image:The boondocks juxtaposition.JPG

[edit] Misc.

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Please refrain from creating inappropriate pages. It is considered vandalism. If you would like to experiment, use the sandbox. - Lucky 6.9 01:14, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

The one with the normal-sounding title and text which was, as I recall, "CHUNKY MONKEY!!!!" or something to that effect. - Lucky 6.9 02:14, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

Actually, it's "brother."  :))

LOL! No sweat. Just give your sister a noogie for me.  :) - Lucky 6.9 02:37, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

Ok I reverted them. To revert articles, go to history tab and just click on the time and date of the version which is not vandalised and you will see that version. Then click edit page (You will see a warning like "You are editing a prior version...") and then write something like "revision" to edit summary and then click save. You can report vandals here Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism. Dont forget to warn them in their talk page first though. Thulean 19:13, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] John Dupuis(Canadian science fiction editor and critic)

Hi Chopin. I object strenuously to your deletion of the above-noted article, and I will be re-creating it with a very strong request that you do not re-tag it for deletion.

John Dupuis did NOT create the article, I did. In part, I did so because there is another John Dupuis (a musician) listed in Wikipedia and there were numerous erroneous links to the WRONG John Dupuis from other articles in Wikipedia. I do know John, and I co-edited a science fiction anthology with him, which garnered two separate Aurora Awards for Canadian science fiction. John also won another Aurora on his own for a non-fiction article published in a literary journal. Considering how few people win any type of literary award, that should satisfy any possible criteria for notability necessary (and yes, I have serious reservations about the whole notability issue).

My article was a stub, but if you had done even the most cursory search on John Dupuis's name on the Internet, you would have found these references. Your job as an editor is to improve articles as necessary, and to delete them only as a last resort. You've created a lot of extra work for me now because you didn't do the requisite research in advance and rushed through a speedy deletion before I had the chance to object. I don't visit Wikipedia every day, and I didn't know of this deletion before it went through.

I'm sorry if I sound angry, but this is starting to happen all too frequently in Wikipedia. Please think things through a little bit before requesting speedy deletions in the future.—Preceding unsigned comment added by Writerguy (talk • contribs) 08:14, March 6, 2007

[edit] Hector Berlioz-The great composer

Hi Chopin! I've realized chopin's favourite taste and musics. In Nipponese-wiki,the chopin's articles are fulfilled! Let's check it!--直ちゃん6　June 2007 (wed)

[edit] Block and subsequent Unblock request (granted)

This message is for user:NawlinWiki:

I am requesting a release from my current "indefinite ban." This is a rather long story for me to explain, and it spans several years. Okay Here's how it works:

I'm 16, and naturally, I have a lot of family members in the house.

I've been using Wiki since 2005. Initially I was sort of a spontaneous vandal, making frequent troll remarks on the Green Day page. My first account was user:Kerrysfrench. This account was also shared by my brother. I also created the account user:KerrysGerman with full intention of being a sock puppet account (I was the only one who used this). At the time (I believe this was in late 2005) I hoped to create several sock puppet accounts like "Kerrysenglish," "Kerrysspanish" etc. to keep vandalizing Wikipedia. Naturally I gave up after my attempts were thwarted several times. (vandalizing was a sort of 'sport' for my brother and I.)

Later, in early 2006, I created the account [[user:MonkeyCMonkeyDo], this time with the intention of creating legit edits (you'll notice many of the Kerrysfrench contributions are legit.) The temptation to vandalize pages was a bit too much for me, and I began vandalizing enough to be blocked on that account.

Finally, in late 2006, I created this account. This account was to be completely legitimate. It remains that way today. I ask of you to please review all of my edits, ALL of my contributions are completely legitimate. You will even find that I have many vandalism reversions, and user warnings as well.

My contributions are completely legitimate and useful. I have created each of the following pages with this account:

• Visions Fugitives
• Michael Leviton
• Treatise on Instrumentation
• Tristia (Berlioz)
• Latin mnemonics

I have also created these articles on my older accounts:

• The Wedding at Cana
• Mark Arm
• Elliot Fisk
• The Passing of the Armies

Now I would like to explain precisely what I think has led to this fiasco with user:kerrysrussian. I think someone in my family (i.e. my brother) created this account to create vandalism, and that it should therefore be blocked.

However, my account appears to be held guilty by association.

In closing, I argue the statements placed on my page. ("It is suspected that this user is a sock puppet of Kerrysfrench. Please refer to contributions for evidence. See block log and current autoblocks.")

1. My edits do not justify the argument that I am a sock puppet, or a vandal 2. I am not technically a sockpuppet, because, although the same IP address I use created both accounts (mine and user:kerrysrussian, the same person did not create the accounts.

My request is as follows:

1. That my account be unblocked 2. That user:kerrysrussian remain blocked permanently 3. If possible, is there anyway to delete the user:kerrysfrench, user:kerrysgerman, and user:MonkeyCMonkeyDo accounts (the discussion pages could be archived, and user pages with the indefinite block notice)? I feel that this would discourage any future incidents altogether.

If you have any additional questions for me, please feel free to email me at Sketchphonics@yahoo.com, or leave a message here.

My sincerest apologies for this considerable waste of time and inconvenience. I remain today, a contributor to Wikipedia, and an enemy of vandalism. Like many who come to Wikipedia, I was fascinated with my ability to deface pages. That fascination has completely passed, and I look forward to redeeming myself.

--Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 02:51, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Seems I missed the above due to the use of the incorrect template. However, I still do not believe this block should be removed. You state the "temptation to vandalize pages was a bit too much" for you, and I see no proof the same will not be true in the future. - auburnpilot talk 04:40, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Look, If I wanted to vandalize, blocking this account isn't going to stop me. I would simply create a new account and resume my efforts. Second of all, I have not made a single instance of vandalism in over a year. I don't see why I should be penalized for actions that took place in the past. They are irrelevant.

Finally and most importantly, I stress to you with great importance, that I am not a sockpuppet. This account was blocked for being a supposed sockpuppet account. However, it exhibits none of the evidence that such a thing has taken place. I am completely innocent of the crime I have been accused of.

I honestly believe I have every right to be unblocked. This account HAS NOT MADE ANY VANDALISM and yet- it is blocked. I encourage you to please look into this situation further. --Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 19:01, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

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Your request to be unblocked has been granted for the following reason(s): This appears to be a good-faith user now. I can't imagine why we would want to block a reformed editor. The goal of blocks is to prevent damage the encyclopedia. What damage is being prevented? Blocks are not punishment. Request handled by: ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 20:49, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

It is a violation of WP:SOCK to set up a new account in order to avoid a block placed on a previous account. Such was the case here. --Yamla 20:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Yamla, you just said my account is "an abusive sockpuppet account." Not only is it not a sockpuppet, it's not a abusive. Please point out where you see abuse in my edit contributions. If you can find 1 single instance, then I'll stop contesting the block. The account is not abusive at all. Where are you getting this from?!

Is there a certain time by which a blocked user is allowed to return to Wikipedia? Or am I supposed to be blocked until the day I die for vandalism I did as a stupid 13 year old kid? If someone were to find out that an administrator like you did vandalism when you were younger, does it suddenly negate all the contributions you have made since then?

I did not create this account to avoid a block. You'll notice that I created this account in October 2006, 7 months after User:kerrysfrench was banned. 7 months. Do you really think I sat and waited 7 months so I could sidestep that ban, and continue vandalizing?--Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 20:30, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

It is a sockpuppet in that it is another account. It is abusive in that you are using it to edit while another one of your accounts is blocked. See WP:SOCK and WP:BLOCK. A blocked user is permitted to return to the Wikipedia when their block is lifted. You are free to apply to WP:ARBCOM to request that you be allowed to return to editing. You will want to actually read WP:SOCK before you do so, however, as your continued claims that this is not a sockpuppet account and that it is not violating WP:SOCK and WP:BLOCK are simply false. --Yamla 20:34, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

You will also notice the Wiki guidelines state: The reason for discouraging sock puppets is to prevent abuses such as a person voting more than once in a poll, or using multiple accounts to circumvent Wikipedia policies or cause disruption. Some people feel that second accounts should not be used at all; others feel it is harmless if the accounts are behaving acceptably.

Multiple accounts may have legitimate uses, but users must refrain from using them in any way prohibited to sock puppets, and from using one account to support the position of another, the standard definition of sock puppetry. If someone uses multiple accounts, it is recommended that he or she provide links between the accounts, so it is easy to determine that they are shared by one individual. (Also see this page for information on how this affects other online communities.)

All of these statements support my position. I am contributing in an acceptable, harmless way, I am not trying to create disruption or supporting the position of another supposed sockpuppet account (In fact I support the ban on user:kerrysfrench and user:kerrysgerman).

And also- you called my account abusive, yet you fail to point out where I have been abusive.--Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 20:39, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

WP:SOCK states, "Users who are banned or blocked from editing may not use sock puppets to circumvent this. Evading a block or ban causes the timer on the block to restart, and may further lengthen it." By definition, every single edit from this account is abusive as every single edit has been in violation of WP:SOCK and WP:BLOCK. --Yamla 20:41, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

You know what, Fine. I have had it with this website. I have been doing nothing but contributing to this site in a positive manor for the last 1 year and 11 months. If all of my edits and contributions are in violation of Wiki policy, then please, revert every single one of them.

I am requesting the deletion of every article I have ever written because each one was created in violation of Wikipedia policy (which, even though wiki policies are supposed to be guidelines, and case sensitive, you seem so keen on following).

All I wanted to do was contribute to this website. That's it. And because of three vandalisms commited by my brother's account, I'm being banned. That's just fine. Just fine.

Would you exercise a little common sense? I'm not the guys you're after! I'm not a vandal! I'm not trying to deface the website, I'm trying to contribute!

--Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 20:46, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Blocks are not punitive. The editor is no longer a disruption so I don't see the point in the block. Don't we want people to reform? ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 21:22, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you so much J.S. I appreciate your words of faith, and practical response to this whole issue. I'll do my best not to let anything like this come up again. If there's any way I can help you out with anything, just let me know.

P.S. Am I allowed to remove my "Sockuppet" and "Banned User" tags? --Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 15:33, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Questions regarding a ban notice

Hey JS, you recently unblocked my account from an indefinite block (which I sincerely appreciate). I was wondering if, now that I am unblocked, I am allowed to remove the "Known Sockpuppet" and the "Indefinitely blocked" notices from my user page. Many thanks, --Chopin-Ate-Liszt! 00:20, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but I would recommend leaving some kind of note about your previous use of that account. For the sake of transparency, ya-know. ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 00:45, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you! :D

I searched for quite a while for a reference to that 1000 performer claim - and despite knowing that it was true, I came up blank... Thank you very much for the citation :-) Lethe 11:15, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Please do add anything you can - I would quite like to get the article to FA status eventually, if they don't require a complete hack and slash to reduce the (IMO neccessary) length of the biography :-) Lethe 17:52, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The strangest message I've ever recieved

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[edit] George Bush autograph

Hi there. I'm responding you your comment left on the George H.W. Bush talk page regarding President Bush's signature. If you would like to help out on that, please feel free to do so. Thanks! --Happyme22 (talk) 01:20, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:The boondocks juxtaposition.JPG

Thank you for uploading Image:The boondocks juxtaposition.JPG. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

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