Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring

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This page is for reporting active edit warriors and recent violations of restrictions like the three-revert rule.

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• Possible alternatives to filing here are dispute resolution, or a request for page protection.
• Violations of other restrictions, like WP:1RR violations, may also be brought here. Your report should include two reverts that occurred within a 24-hour period, and a link to where the 1RR restriction was imposed.

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Definition of edit warring

Edit warring is a behavior, typically exemplified by the use of repeated edits to "win" a content dispute. It is different from a BOLD, revert, discuss (BRD) cycle. Reverting vandalism and banned users is not edit warring; at the same time, content disputes, even egregious point of view edits and other good-faith changes do not constitute vandalism. Administrators often must make a judgment call to identify edit warring when cooling disputes. Administrators currently use several measures to determine if a user is edit warring.

Definition of the three-revert rule (3RR)

An editor must not perform more than three reverts on a single page within a 24-hour period. Undoing another editor's work—whether in whole or in part, whether involving the same or different material each time—counts as a revert. Violations of this rule normally attract blocks of at least 24 hours. Any appearance of gaming the system by reverting a fourth time just outside the 24-hour slot is likely to be treated as a 3RR violation. See here for exemptions.

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User:~2026-53260-88 reported by User:Gommeh (Result: Blocked indefinitely)

Page: It Depends (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

User being reported: ~2026-53260-88 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to:

Diffs of the user's reverts:

1. 16:46, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Restoring "trap" genre"
2. 16:45, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Restoring "trap" genre"
3. 16:44, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Restoring "trap" genre"
4. 16:38, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */"

Diffs of edit warring / 3RR warning:

1. 16:39, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Message about your edit on It Depends (level 1) (AV)"
2. 16:44, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Message about your edit on It Depends (level 2) (AV)"
3. 16:45, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "/* October 2026 */ Reply"

Diffs of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page:

1. 16:57, 2 October 2026 (UTC) on It Depends "Reverted 1 edit by ~2026-53016-61 (talk): Genius is considered unreliable here for genres"

Comments:

TA User:~2026-53016-61 also made a similar edit at the same page at Special:Diff/1378044578; no idea if they are the same person or not since I do not have TAIV, but thought it should be mentioned here at least. In solidarity, Gommeh ^{(talk 🎮 sign)} 17:01, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

Summary: Two TAs (unsure if related) edited the article inserting trap into the genres section. On 53260-88's talk page they referenced the song's entry on Genius, which is unreliable for genres per WP:RSP#Genius. Subsequent reversions indicate they may or may not have read what I told them (WP:THEYCANTHEARYOU). And the 61 TA made another edit at Special:Diff/prev/1378045250 while I was typing this, reverting it back. In solidarity, Gommeh ^{(talk 🎮 sign)} 17:05, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

That's the same person indeed. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 17:59, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

• Blocked indefinitely ~ ToBeFree (talk) 18:01, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

  Now that the multiple-temporary-accounts-don't-care-about-process issue is solved, rollbacker Gommeh would need to provide a little explanation about making five reverts over a relatively meaningless content issue though ... ~ ToBeFree (talk) 18:02, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

  Yes, I had not realized I had gone over WP:THREE until afterwards, and when I did I wasn't sure how best to word it. The main issue was that the content was an unsourced addition to genres (WP:GWAR), so I don't think it should be classified as 'meaningless', or at least not in my book. That was my bad. In solidarity, Gommeh ^{(talk 🎮 sign)} 18:09, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

  I meant WP:3RR instead of THREE, what is with me today?... Anyhow, I believed it fell under exception 7 to 3RR (granted this is not a BLP but still, genres can be pretty contentious and must be sourced, so I applied it anyway) In solidarity, Gommeh ^{(talk 🎮 sign)} 18:09, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

  The exception clearly doesn't apply and edit warring about genres and other inherently non-objective characterizations is rarely done with the intention of damaging the encyclopedia, and usually done with the intention of improving it (against the known will of others whose edits are perceived as damaging). As long as it doesn't happen again, all is good. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 19:23, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

User:~2026-53118-26 reported by User:Celjski Grad (Result: blocked indefinitely)

Page: Poultry (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
User being reported: ~2026-53118-26 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to: Special:Diff/1378059002

Diffs of the user's reverts:

1. Special:Diff/1378064306
2. Special:Diff/1378065661
3. Special:Diff/1378066085
4. Special:Diff/1378066372
5. Special:Diff/1378067944

Diff of edit warring / 3RR warning: Special:Diff/1378066017

Diff of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page: [diff]

Diff of ANEW notice posted to user's talk page: Special:Diff/1378067016

Comments:
User trying to WP:RIGHTGREATWRONGS.

• Blocked indefinitely. PhilKnight (talk) 20:02, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

User:Dudeyourewrong reported by User:Plasticwonder (Result: Blocked 1 week)

Page: One Piece season 22 (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

User being reported: Dudeyourewrong (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to:

Diffs of the user's reverts:

1. 21:08, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Undid revision 1378039875 by Simonm223 (talk)"
2. 13:30, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Undid revision 1377968744 by Plasticwonder (talk)"

Diffs of edit warring / 3RR warning:

1. 16:09, 2 October 2026 (UTC) "Notice of discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents"

Diffs of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page:

Comments:

This user broke 3rr considering also the contribs of the TA account here. Also has been levying childish personal attacks. Plasticwonder (Cat got your tongue?) 23:17, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

It seems to be a upset user, thinking that TmDB and season watcher are gospel. Not acceptable behaviour unfortunately.Techie3 (talk) 00:23, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

• Blocked – for a period of 1 week without talk page access. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 00:55, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

User:~2026-52220-60 reported by User:Soetermans (Result: Both blocked already)

Page: Arizona bark scorpion (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

User being reported: ~2026-52220-60 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to:

Diffs of the user's reverts:

1. 14:08, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */ reinstating valid information in honour of my brother. Rest in peace bro I love you so much"
2. 13:04, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */ please stop removing valid edits thanks"
3. 12:57, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */ recalibrated an edit into a more subtle and agreeable format to create a satisfactory compromise for a dissatisfied user."
4. 11:42, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */ inserting valid cultural information"
5. 11:30, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* */ undoing some trolling where a troll removed a valid edit"

Diffs of edit warring / 3RR warning:

1. 11:37, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "General note: Personal attack directed at a specific editor on Arizona bark scorpion."
2. 11:42, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* October 2026 */ re"
3. 11:45, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "Warning: Disruptive editing."
4. 11:47, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "re"
5. 11:51, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "re"
6. 13:55, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "Final warning notice."

Diffs of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page:

1. 20:09, 1 October 2026 (UTC) "/* Should it be mentioned that the Bark Scorpion is a featured enemy in Fallout: New Vegas? */ Re"
2. 11:40, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* Should it be mentioned that the Bark Scorpion is a featured enemy in Fallout: New Vegas? */ re"
3. 11:48, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* Should it be mentioned that the Bark Scorpion is a featured enemy in Fallout: New Vegas? */ re"
4. 11:58, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* Should it be mentioned that the Bark Scorpion is a featured enemy in Fallout: New Vegas? */ re"
5. 13:54, 3 October 2026 (UTC) "/* Should it be mentioned that the Bark Scorpion is a featured enemy in Fallout: New Vegas? */ Re"

Comments:

TP editor that insists on adding trivial information. WP:GAMECRUFT, unnecessary "in popular culture" nonsense. The Arizona bark scorpion appears in the video game Fallout New Vegas and they believe it deserves a mention in the lead. After a long discussion, including a personal attack towards me, they still fail to get the point. They are using their familial history as an argument (New Vegas is their deceased brother's favorite game and they were an entomologist, so that's why!). soetermans. ^{↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A TALK} 14:14, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

They changed temporary addresses (see User talk:~2026-53144-26) and made another personal attack. soetermans. ^{↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A TALK} 14:31, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

And made an ANI report as Barkscorpion2281 (talk · contribs). soetermans. ^{↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A TALK} 14:35, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

• Both editors blocked already; I have now also placed blocks on two temporary accounts immediately obvious as the reported user. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 15:39, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

User:Bubba6t3411 reported by User:~2026-53127-47 (Result: Both blocked indefinitely, Bubba6t3411 from articles only)

Page: Battle of Lens (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
User being reported: Bubba6t3411 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to:

Diffs of the user's reverts:

Diff of edit warring / 3RR warning:

Diff of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page:

Diff of ANEW notice posted to user's talk page:

Comments:
The user has been repeatedly forcing an author into the sourcing since November 2025. It's almost like he's promoting the author's book. ~2026-53127-47 (talk) 15:01, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

And you have been edit warring with them for months and have now made a report about it from a cloud hosting provider. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 15:20, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

• Both editors blocked indefinitely, Bubba6t3411 retaining the ability to request edits on article talk pages and to report sockpuppetry at WP:SPI. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 15:23, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

User:Come on bro reported by User:Alex 21 (Result: Checkuser blocked)

Page: Stranger Things (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
Page: Stranger Things season 5 (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
Page: List of awards and nominations received by Stranger Things (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
User being reported: Come on bro (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Diffs of the user's reverts:

Stranger Things

1. 07:16, 21 September 2026 "Why does The Boys article state that the series received critical acclaim throughout its run, while Stranger Things previously only mentioned positive reviews? Stranger Things has also received critical acclaim and is listed among Wikipedia’s greatest television shows, which seems worth mentioning in the introduction."
2. 05:36, 29 September 2026 ""
3. 18:42, 3 October 2026 "Undid revision 1377415684 by Alex 21 (talk)"

Stranger Things season 5

1. 06:55, 21 September 2026 ""
2. 05:11, 28 September 2026 ""
3. 10:41, 28 September 2026 ""
4. 18:43, 3 October 2026 "Undid revision 1377328297 by Alex 21 (talk)"

List of awards and nominations received by Stranger Things

1. 13:47, 2 October 2026 "Undid revision 1377988134 by Alex 21 (talk), restoring the season 5 awards data for consistency with previous seasons. If individual IMDB citations violate WP:CITINGIMDB, they should be updated with reliable primary source links rather than removing the entire verifiable entry completely."
2. 18:41, 3 October 2026 "Undid revision 1378087337 by Alex 21 (talk)"

Diff of edit warring / 3RR warning:

Diff of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page: Talk:Stranger Things season 5#Critical reviews in the lead

Diff of ANEW notice posted to user's talk page:

Comments:

1. Long term edit-warring by the user, long-term refusal to discuss. They have reverted multiple times over the Stranger Things articles, despite being linked to the discussion at Talk:Stranger Things season 5#Critical reviews in the lead that does not support their edits; they were pointed to this discussion here.
2. At the awards and nominations article, the editor mass added IMDb "reviews" (despite the URL only being the IMDb homepage, and even modifying the Deadline Hollywood cite to just its homepage rather than the specific source . In this revert, they were aware of their actions, but expected others to fix it instead.
3. Further: AriuCH recently warned them on their talk page for the use of multiple accounts, specifically Thatt one guy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log), with the diffs and , in which you can see identical diffs for the former two articles. -- Alex _talk 21:16, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

• While the undisclosed accounts without overlapping chronological edits were uncool at best, Come on bro logging out to create and load up multiple sleepers is a fairly blatant violation of WP:SOCK. Come on bro, Thatt one guy, Mehraba 18 and Boys 1678 all Confirmed and blocked.-- Ponyo^{bons mots} 21:34, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

• From the behaviour I'm guessing these are all Raaaffff and will be tagging as such.-- Ponyo^{bons mots} 21:37, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

  Thanks for the report, Alex 21, and thanks to Ponyo for looking into this and taking action. AriuCH (talk) 21:39, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

  Much appreciated from both of you! I remember reporting Raaaffff, I'll be more expecting for their sock edits from now on. Good job team. -- Alex _talk 21:51, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

User: Gotitbro reported by User:~2026-53445-93 (Result: No action needed)

Page: Kabaddi (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)
User being reported: Gotitbro (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Previous version reverted to: good

Diffs of the user's reverts:

1. 1378294335
2. 1378397019
3. 1378399070
4. 1378394406
5. User%3A

Diff of edit warring / 3RR warning: [link]

Diff of attempt to resolve dispute on article talk page: [diff]

Diff of ANEW notice posted to user's talk page: [diff]

Comments:
A disruptive edit warning was issued for restoring the same type of content without choosing to avoid an edit war prior to making multiple reverts. Both users need to be blocked or one who violates the guidelines of Wikipedia. ~2026-53445-93 (talk) 10:22, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

• No warning was issued, as none needed to be. Both editors resolved the dispute (after single reverts by either side) on the Talk:Kabaddi#Copyedit after addressing mutual concerns regarding MOS and WP:FRINGE. Followup edits addressing editorial concerns certainly don't constitute an edit war or disruption but how enwiki works. A bizarre report by an entirely uninvoled IP (likely a sock) for a WP:CT/SA article. Gotitbro (talk) 10:56, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

  Magentic Manifestations, can you confirm that the dispute was resolved? ~ ToBeFree (talk) 12:35, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

  ToBeFree, This is a bizarre reporting particularly coming from an unrelated IP address. User:Gotitbro made a set of changes, majority of which were fine. Regarding the particular point in the etymology section, there was a disagreement which has been resolved through dialogue. So, all is good for now. Thanks! Magentic Manifestations (talk) 13:24, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

  Thank you both very much for the quick clarification. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 14:14, 4 October 2026 (UTC)

• No action needed ~ ToBeFree (talk) 14:14, 4 October 2026 (UTC)