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This page is for requesting that a page, image or template be fully protected, semi-protected, move-protected or unprotected. Please read up on the protection policy. Full protection is used to stop edit warring between multiple users or to prevent vandalism to Wikipedia:High-risk templates; semi-protection is usually used only to prevent IP and new user vandalism (see the rough guide to semi-protection); and move protection is used to stop pagemove revert wars

After a page has been protected, the protection is listed in the page history and logs with a short description indicating why it was protected, and the article is listed on Special:Protectedpages. Further discussion should take place on the Talk page of the article. In the case of full protection due to edit warring, admins do not revert back to specific versions of the page, except to get rid of obvious vandalism.

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Instructions

If you would like to request a page to be protected or unprotected, please follow the following steps:

  1. Add a level 4 header at the TOP of either the protection or unprotection list and place one of the templates from the table below within the header.
    (for example, for an article use: ===={{la|ARTICLE}}====)
  2. If you are requesting protection, place the type of request (full protection, semi-protection, or move protection) and a brief reason for your request below your header. If you are requesting unprotection, it is almost always a good idea to ask the protecting admin first before listing a page here.
  3. Please do not add arbitrary requests for a protection expiry time to your request. If there is a reason for a page to be protected for a certain amount of time, such as protecting a usertalk page until the user is unblocked, please make this clear. If you are requesting indefinite semi-protection, be aware that it is only applied to articles with endemic vandalism problems like George W. Bush, and not to articles with half a dozen IP vandalism edits in the last fortnight.
  4. Sign your request with four tildes ~~~~ and save.
  • Note that this is not a venue for continuing an argument from elsewhere. If a request contains excessive arguing, is being used for edit-warring or content disputes, contains personal attacks or uncivil comments, or any other unrelated discussion, it will be removed from this page.
Namespace To request page protection / unprotection To request talk page protection / unprotection
Generic {{ln|NAMESPACE|PAGE NAME}} {{lnt|NAMESPACE|PAGE NAME}}
Article {{la|ARTICLE}} {{lat|ARTICLE}}
Template {{lt|TEMPLATE}} {{ltt|TEMPLATE}}
Wikipedia {{lw|PAGE}} {{lwt|PAGE}}
User {{lu|PAGE}} {{lut|PAGE}}
Category {{lc|CATEGORY}} {{lct|CATEGORY}}
Image {{li|IMAGE}} {{lit|IMAGE}}
Portal {{lp|PORTAL}} {{lpt|PORTAL}}
MediaWiki cannot be unprotected {{lmt|MESSAGE}}
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===={{la|Intentionally permanent red link}}====
'''semi-protect'''. High level of IP vandalism. ~~~~

Contents

Administrator instructions


[edit] Current requests for protection

Place requests for either semi-protection, full protection, move protection, or create protection at the TOP of this section. Check here if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.

[edit] My Hero (song) (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection - to stop an edit war by two anonymous users not logged in. Beve (talk) 02:57, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] List of women's magazines (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection - User:Moxximag continues to list a non-existent magazine on this page, despite repeated requests to cease. Thanks! Ecoleetage (talk) 02:42, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Note: COI warning left on his talk page (judging by the username, he's probably connected). -Royalguard11(T·R!) 03:25, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Dr Pepper (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection - Considerable amount of vandalism by several IPs over the past few days.

Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the page will be automatically unprotected. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 02:06, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gears of War 2 (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection -Considerable amount of vandalism by several IPs over the past few days. -- Comandante {Talk} 01:34, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 month. After 1 month the page will be automatically unprotected. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 02:07, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vegeta (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi protection to cool off the flurries of vandalism.

Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the page will be automatically unprotected. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 02:08, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User:Thingg/deletion (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Indefinite semi-protection I don't want to have to monitor this page for vandalism. Thingg⊕⊗ 01:27, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kordun (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protect - An anonymous IP address keeps vandalising page with false statements since the end of May. --Jesuislafete (talk) 01:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Declined Only one IP vandalizing. Will block if vandalism continues. Malinaccier (talk) 01:26, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Charice Pempengco (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protect IPs are making this a "fansity" article. Thank you. --Efe (talk) 00:44, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Comment - Not a lot of the edits are vandalism. The IP users could instead be urged to create an account. -- SchfiftyThree 00:50, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
It was cleaned-up before but they're adding so much fancrufty stuffs there. --Efe (talk) 00:54, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Labyrinth (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protect - An IP address (at least one) keeps replacing the page with "== HE DWELLS AT THE HEART OF THE LABYRINTH ==" -- SchfiftyThree 00:39, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for one week. Malinaccier (talk) 00:53, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Daniel Radcliffe (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

semi-protection should suffice. A lot of anon, childish vandalism. --Soetermans (talk) 23:30, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of three months. After three months the page will be automatically unprotected. Hopefully after the summer it won't get hit as badly. · AndonicO Engage. 23:34, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Chris Farley (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

semi-protection Frequent target of IP vandalism. The article itself hasn't been changed much in the last year, seems like every other edit is vandalism these days. Rpvdk (talk) 23:27, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cotton (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary semi-protection Vandalism, Every other edit is reverting vandalism from IPs and what appear to be new users (unautoconfirmed) going back about 6 days a while (see history). Note:Was semi-ed once before for vandalism.Thinboy00's sockpuppet alternate account 23:17, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for one week. Malinaccier (talk) 23:43, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Great Powers (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary full-protection, consistent disputes on editing of this article and use of unreliable sources. Attempts to justify the label Russia as a superpower without consensus and using unreliable sources. Will almost certainly continue without official arbitration. (')

Already protected PeterSymonds (talk) 22:28, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Andrea Dossena (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary semi-protection , Consistent erroneous editing of this article, attempts to update with his 'new' club even though he has not signed yet. Repeated reverts have been necessary over the last few days. Will probably continue until there is an official announcement.Ged UK (talk) 21:33, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of two weeks. After two weeks the page will be automatically unprotected. Hopefully by then something will have been announced. · AndonicO Engage. 21:38, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Current requests for unprotection

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If you simply want to make spelling corrections or add information to a protected page that is not disputed, and you are not involved in any disputes there, consider simply adding {{Editprotected}} to the article's talk page, along with an explanation of what you want to add to the page. See the list of current {{Editprotected}} requests.

If you do want a page that exists unprotected, please try and ask the protecting admin first before making a request here. This is also not the place to dispute a protection.

Check here if you cannot find your request. Only recently answered requests are still listed here.

[edit] Origin of the Romanians (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

unprotection as of 18 June 2008. The original deadline of protection should be enough to reach a consensus. The current version of the article is not neutral. A kind of consensus with regard to the sources to be used (academic and scholarly works and preference made to English-written books) has been reached. Borsoka (talk) 02:49, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

Note: So you want the original expiry date? Ok, no change then. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 03:20, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Potential superpowers (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

The prior dispute on the talk page has been resolved and a new improved, better sourced ediition has been created and is waiting to be added to the page. Full unprotection or semi-protection would both work well. There is simply no need for the protection, as things have simmered down. --Hobie Hunter (talk) 21:24, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Done · AndonicO Engage. 21:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Current requests for significant edits to a protected page

When making requests here, either:
  • Provide a good reason for a substantial edit to a protected page. These are only done in exceptional circumstances, or when there is very clear consensus for an edit and continued protection. Please link to the talk page where consensus was reached.
  • Demonstrate that there is a clear dispute over a protected page, and that a specific dispute tag would be appropriate to add. Please link to the talk page where the dispute exists.

Note: Unless the talk page itself is protected, you may instead add {{Editprotected}} to the article's talk page if you would like an inconsequential change rather than requesting it here, though most of these should simply wait for unprotection. See also: Category:Wikipedia protected edit requests

[edit] United Kingdom Independence Party (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

This page inadeaquetly explains the parties the parties ideological stance, also it's policies could also be 'fleshed out' somewhat. Please unprotect, at least until these faults can be corrected.

Declined Protected only 2 days ago, will become unprotected in 5. Any edit requests should be on the talk page with a consensus reached. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 20:28, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fulfilled/denied requests

[edit] Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

protection from creation, created and speedily deleted multiple times as spam, WP:SALT. Cunard (talk) 20:26, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Declined; contested speedy-deletion. -Jéské (v^_^v E pluribus unum) 20:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Herb Chambers Companies (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary full protection , Suggest protection until dispute on discussion page is resolved. Help has been requested on COI page. Unregistered users, likely company surrogates, are removing relevant, verified, but controversial company info..BostonBrew (talk) 19:56, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 4 days. After 4 days the page will be automatically unprotected. Anthøny 21:03, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Julian Baggini (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

unprotection , Looking at the history, not sure why protection was implemented. Disruption seems minimal and limited to one or two accounts or IP addresses..Kelly hi! 16:47, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Declined, Please speak to Tim Vickers (talk · contribs) first and ask him why he protected it. Thanks, PeterSymonds (talk) 16:52, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
As per WP:BLP the material in dispute was added by User:90.17.9.22, so I semi-protected the page and commented on the policy on the userpage. This user seems to now be editing as User:Wikigiraffes and discussion is continuing on the talkpage. I'd recommend continuing protection of this page until a stable compromise that does not violate our policy is reached in this discussion. Tim Vickers (talk) 20:49, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
In that case the request remains Declined PeterSymonds (talk) 11:08, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] WrestleMania XXIV (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection. Persistent vandalism. Gail Wilson (talk) 19:15, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Request seconded. I was just about to come here to request. — Calebrw (talk) 19:18, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] George Sampson (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection - Page recently protected, now unprotected, IP attacks started. D.M.N. (talk) 18:21, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected until July 1. VegaDark (talk) 18:38, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Demetrius "Mitrxxx The Mad Scientist" Morrow (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

protection from creation, created and speedied four times as non-notable, WP:SALT. Cunard (talk) 17:48, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Protected to prevent recreation PeterSymonds (talk) 17:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Singapore (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary semi-protection Vandalism, The moment the semi-protection ended, the vandals are back again. Please check the page's history..Dave1185 (talk) 14:14, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 6 months. After 6 months the page will be automatically unprotected. The protection log is enormous. Long-term semi-protection seems an appropriate option now. PeterSymonds (talk) 14:19, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] User talk:Errorshook (edit|user page|history|links|watch|logs)

Indefinite full protection as a user talk of blocked user ; Errorshook repeatedly replaced that page with "penis".Alexius08 is welcome to talk about his contributions. 13:18, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Fully protected PeterSymonds (talk) 13:22, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Highcliffe School (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-Protection - just for a couple of hours, probably. It is being vandalized by either a couple of students, or one with a dynamic IP address. It doesn't need do b protected but a very, very short period of time, just so they leave. Cheers, The Hybrid 11:04, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 hours. After 3 hours the page will be automatically unprotected. PeterSymonds (talk) 11:07, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Defecation (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

temporary full protection Vandalism, Lots of anonymous vandalism, obvious target. Protection tag was recently added by mistake by a non-admin..— FIRE!in a crowded theatre... 08:42, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the page will be automatically unprotected. I take it you meant semi-protect, because full-protect is unnecessary. PeterSymonds (talk) 09:35, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ronaldinho (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

semi-protection - huge levels of speculation and attention in the media at the moment regarding transfer activity is translating into huge levels of vandalism, which has been hard to keep track of. Article was recently unprotected after 11 months of protection, but I think the timing of the unprotection was poor, going off the edits since. I don't want a long protection, just for a couple of weeks, until all the transfer speculation is settled, then the article can be manually unprotected. Currently so much vandalism is being missed due to such high volume. Dreaded Walrus t c 08:43, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 1 week. After 1 week the page will be automatically unprotected. PeterSymonds (talk) 09:37, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] National Basketball Association (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection The article has been hit more than a dozen times in the last couple of hours by anons. I thought it was just one I.P., but turns out there are more. Can it be shielded for a bit, until the attention dies down? Also, I think I might have 3rr'd it accidentally, shoot me if needed. It's been hit again... Thanks Elizabeth BY (talk) 07:47, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 3 days. After 3 days the page will be automatically unprotected. PeterSymonds (talk) 09:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Pennsylvania (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Semi-protection It was protected before but needs re-protection, due to alot of vandals and spammers. thanks.Buddha24 (talk) 06:19, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 6 weeks. After 6 weeks the page will be automatically unprotected. PeterSymonds (talk) 06:35, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User talk:ACM2 (edit|user page|history|links|watch|logs)

fully protected ACM2 is blocked and is spamming the page. Can someone revert his spamming (I can't because of 3RR) and protect the page? Thankyou.  Atyndall93 | talk  06:06, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Fully protected PeterSymonds (talk) 06:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Pau Gasol (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

semi-protection: recent vandalism most likely due to NBA finals, vandalism by multiple IPs making obscene changes to the article. Protection only needed until a couple of days after NBA Finals are over. Gamloverks (talk) 04:04, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Semi-protected for a period of 5 days. After 5 days the page will be automatically unprotected. PeterSymonds (talk) 06:42, 9 June 2008 (UTC)