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Rename backlogs

Just wanted to flag up that since Secretlondon hasn't been around for over a week the rename backlog is of similar length. There about 50 outstanding requests at WP:CHU and about 10 at WP:CHU/U that are due. I know its far from the most exciting thing one can do on Misplaced Pages, but if a crat has a minute to swing by and ease the backlog it would be much appreciated... WjBscribe 15:06, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

And every RfB ends up in that "there is no need for bureaucrats". Sure, there are 20 of them, but Cecropia and Secretlondon do the most work... Maybe you should try an RfB, WJBscribe. You're Secretlondon's assistant... Evilclown93_(talk) 15:10, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Who the most active bureaucrats are has fluctuated quite a bit over time. Before Secretlondon took over, Nichalp and Rdsmith4 did most of the renames - unfortunately all 3 are away at present. If you want to see the statistics they can be found here. As to your other comment - I think people expect bureaucrats to have been around quite a bit longer than I have. But it may be time to look into having a new crat (its been a while - Cecropia is far from new to the job :-) ), especially one who could help out with renames fairly regularly as it doesn't seem to be a popular task... WjBscribe 15:26, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Well, this is a specialized 'crat process. I'd be happy to start doing these, but I see that some renames are accepted and some rejected, and I don't fully understand the process reasoning (as opposed to RfA, which I've been following for years). If you anyone knowledgeable can help point me in the right direction, I'll do my part. -- Cecropia 15:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

A lot of it is pretty much common sense and I saw that the reply Secretlondon gave you here when you enquired was pretty comprehensive. Its by far the area of greatest crat discretion and from my experience each crat approaches it slightly differently. You could always just do a few that you're comfortable with - that would ease the backlog at least. In most cases you should find one of the "clerks" will have flagged up anything unusual about a given request. I know we didn't see eye-to-eye on another matter recently but I've been helping out with those pages for a few months and have a good idea of what's going on. If I can help answer any questions do drop me a note... WjBscribe 15:31, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

And if WJB is away, drop me a note :) --(Review Me) R Contribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 18:23, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

There's an unintended pun with User:WJBaway. On the substantive issue, I wrote an essay which you may find provocative, even if you disagree: Misplaced Pages:We need more bureaucrats. YechielMan 20:26, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

I completely (and semi-obviously) agree with that essay. :) EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:23, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

I've been doing other things including working towards a release of Tux Paint this week. It does annoy me whenever I go away for a few days that ALL the bureaucrat renaming work is waiting for me. Renaming is pretty dull, especially when it takes all evening. Secretlondon 14:08, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Fortunately, Cecropia has been kind enough to deal with most of the backlog. WjBscribe 14:11, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

YAY! I'm sick of all the grunt jobs being left to me. Of course the more you do the more people expect you to do it all. Secretlondon 14:17, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Glad to help, Secretlondon. I hesitated because I saw you have a way of doing things that I didn't want to mess up, but now I see that WJB and others vet the entries so well that I can do most without worrying too much. -- Cecropia 16:34, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Dannyisme

Should Dannyisme be de-sysopped/de-cratted? He no longer has a need for the account. I know that b'crats cannot de-sysop, but this seemed to be the best place to discuss it as it involves de-cratting. Greeves 20:09, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Dannyisme did have bureaucrat and sysop rights removed when Danny resigned. See special:listusers and the log of Steward actions. WjBscribe 20:14, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

I could swear that he didn't 10 minutes ago! LOL! Sorry about that. Greeves 20:17, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Bot Flags

Can someone go through the approved bot requests, it's getting a little backlogged. Thanks! --ST47Talk 00:26, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

Hi, my bot was approved a couple days ago and it has not gotten its flag yet. It is also blocked ATM. --Ideogram 00:28, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

Bot is unblocked now. Daniel 09:17, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

All flagged by Raul654. WjBscribe 02:01, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Anynobody (talk · contribs) password help

I'm sorry to bother the board with such a stupid issue, I'll be as brief as possible;

1. I never registered an e-mail address
2. I made my password more secure per recent suggestions.
3. Hard drive issues recently relieved Firefox of the password info I was relying on.
4. I emailed info-en-o@wikimedia.org on June 19.
5. Received response June 21 directing me to IRC, which I am unable to use for unrelated reasons as I explained in my reply.
6. Received (date e-mailed was delivered, I didn't get it until the next day) second response with e-mail address: brion@wikimedia.org
7. E-mailed brion@wikimedia.org on June 22
8. It's now June 28 and I'm wondering if there is another option as I haven't heard back.

I'd like to get access restored to my original account. To help prove my identity I created this account. Anyeverybody (talk · contribs) 00:31, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

How exactly does that account prove your identity? Viridae 00:37, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

I didn't mean to imply that it is incontrovertible proof but if you look at the contributions of both accounts the editing pattern, and writing style are consistent as well as usage patterns. (That's why I said to help prove, there really isn't any solid proof in a case like this that I can think of). Anynobody 00:58, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Actually now that I think of it, when I voted for Image of the Year on the Commons I had to make a note on my account here (both accounts are named Anynobody) in order to prove I had enough edits to qualify for voting. Does that work both ways? Anynobody 01:01, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Brion is really the person who can help you - I suggest you chase him up in case its slipped his mind (he is pretty busy). If you still have access to your account on Commons (it seems you do - ), a post from that account confirming that it is both User:Anynobody and User:Anyeverybody on en.wiki would probably help confirm your identity (as User:Anynobody expressly acknowledged the Commons account was his with this edit- ). WjBscribe 02:10, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

I'll do that, thanks for the link and help, WjBscribe I appreciate it. Anynobody 03:47, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

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