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Topic: VANDALISM IN PROGRESS


In the News (Mon 28 Dec 09)

  
  Wikipedia:Requests for investigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For obvious vandalism, see Administrator intervention against vandalism.
Despite warnings and a discussion, he responds with personal attacks and more vandalism.
Probably need an entry on WP:LTA for the 'June 6 meet its maker' vandal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia:Vandalism_in_progress   (1729 words)

  
 Wikipedia vandalism - Meta
Patent vandalism is vandalism where both the reader, and the contributor (of the suspected vandalism), agree that it is vandalism.
Note for users: If you notice acts of vandalism, please edit Vandalism in progress adding the person's IP number, the date and the approximate time (server) of the alleged vandalism.
Vandalism and censorship were badly confused in his case, as it is much simpler to pretend dealing with vandalism than to face one's own censorship tendencies.
meta.wikimedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia_vandalism   (878 words)

  
 Vandals, Administrators, and Sockpuppets, Oh My! An Ethnographic Study of Wikipedia's Handling of Problem Behavior
It would seem that the clear instructions for when to report vandalism on the Vandalism in Progress page were followed by the majority of users.
Most vandals were banned by administrators who noted persistent vandalism without reporting it to the Vandalism in Progress page.
Also, if the vandal makes small changes to out-of-the-way articles or adds a seemingly related spam link to an article while also making a legitimate edit to improve the article, the vandalism may survive for a long period of time.
www.michaellorenzen.com /wikipedia.html   (3822 words)

  
 Wikipedia:Vandalism in progress - Simple English Wikipedia
In the case of large levels of vandalism (like a vandal bot), please tell a developer.
Vandalism on both the user pages of both Neolithic and I. by an annonymous user 195.93.21.6.
Another annonymous vandal 81.96.52.47, operating out of Portsmouth is replacing articles with "lol gay".
simple.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia:Vandalism_in_progress   (2023 words)

  
 Wikipedia:Vandalism in progress - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This vandalism happened all afternoon by an anonymous guy who blanked it 3 times as an anonymous and is probably the same guy who made the original delete.
When I told Calton it was vandalism he attacked me (accused me of McCarthyism [7]) and said my definition of blanking was wrong since he was only deleting 3/4ths of the article [8].
He has been given several warnings before about vandalism and is believed to possibly have been active under other user accounts, including the account Randallrobinstine, which has been blocked for vandalism.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Wikipedia:Vandalism_in_progress   (4958 words)

  
 Wikibooks:Dealing with vandalism - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
In the vast majority of cases this is unnecessary, and the vandals may be dealt with in the normal course of Wikibooks events.
Vandalism is vandalism: these things are not, though they are sometimes called vandalism.
Often this vandalism can be detected by looking at other edits by the same user, but be careful to avoid confusing sneaky vandalism with genuine corrections to a module.
en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Wikibooks:Vandalism   (1014 words)

  
 Wikibooks:Vandalism in progress - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
I think this case of vandalism shows that we are not prepared to fight it properly.
I guess it should be expected of video game players to vandalise (or at least a few of them), sorta an immature age at that point.
I mean not only vandalism by this user, but all vandalisms on that day - they lasted for nearly 2 hours continously.
en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Wikibooks:Vandalism_in_progress   (2293 words)

  
 Wikiquote talk:Vandalism in progress - Wikiquote
Reporting every one seems like it would fill up the VIP page without any real benefit, and also adds to the complexity of the anti-vandalism work.
all vandalism reported by non-sysop users, when they would like a sysop to pay attention.
vandalism a sysop need community voice or he or she would like to the community aware in advance, like the latest Kalki's submission (in other words, "I'll block user:XX unless he doesn't stop his activity" type note")
en.wikiquote.org /wiki/Wikiquote_talk:Vandalism_in_progress   (229 words)

  
 Wikiquote:Vandalism in progress - Wikiquote
If the vandal is known to attack more then one langauge, or more then one mediawiki wiki, it is recommended they also be noted on meta:Vandalism reports.
The ass puss vandal (In other names) was a cross project vandal known as the Pelican shit vandal on the WikipediA, and other names elsewhere.
One of his vandalism methods was to use raw HTML code to position a luridly colored text box with obscene text at the top of the page.
en.wikiquote.org /wiki/Wikiquote:Vandalism_in_progress   (3082 words)

  
 NSwiki:Dealing with vandalism - NSwiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
When dealing with vandalism it is important to remember that the vandalism might have occurred accidentally, or the user could be experimenting with the vast editing privilege everyone is granted and a simple kind word might change his editing habits.
If the vandalism happened to be particularly malicious, or it is a sustained attack, add the IP number to NSwiki:Vandalism in progress.
We certainly want to avoid blocking innocent potential contributors, so blocking vandals should only occur in the face of repeated vandalisms, and the extension of the block should be as relatively short, unless continued action warrants otherwise.
ns.goobergunch.net /wiki/index.php/NSwiki:Dealing_with_vandalism   (404 words)

  
 EvoWiki:Vandalism - EvoWiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Reverting the vandalism by hand is unsafe - it often loses text removed by the vandal.
This is not obvious vandalism, it may just be a revision, I suggest starting a discussion over the content on the talk page.
Vandalism is not usually a big problem on Wikis, since it can be so easily fixed.
wiki.cotch.net /index.php/EvoWiki:Vandalism   (1119 words)

  
 MinneTong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Take a picture of graffiti vandalism with your cell phone, send it to flickr and the location of phone at the time the picture was taken and sent will be saved along with the image.
When one property owner wins a suit against the vandal identified by their tag, all subsequent property owners also vandalized by the same vandal with the same tag would then also be able to bring a suit against the vandal.
Be sure when you email your pics of graffiti vandalism to my Flickr database to include the location of the graffiti in the subject and a description and location of the graffiti on the building or whatever in the body of the email.
minnetong.blogspot.com   (1690 words)

  
 Wikisource:Vandalism in progress - Wikisource
More often than not, this is just a visitor to the site experimenting with how to use it and labeling them as a vandal is a sure way of ensuring they will not become contributors.
Vandalised pages may be deleted by an administrator and persistent vandals can be blocked from editing.
In the case of emergency levels of vandalism (like a vandal bot), please contact a developer.
wikisource.org /wiki/Wikisource:Vandalism_in_progress   (159 words)

  
 Vandalism Reporting Page - Kingston Council Liberal Democrats
If you have any problems with the page not working then email: support@maldenandcoombe.co.uk telling us the type of report you were attempting to submit.
NOTE: If act of vandalism is in progress please call 999 and report to the police.
If you are reporting vandalism involving vehicles and have obtained registration numbers or have a description of the drivers - please pass them to us.
www.cix.co.uk /~ianmcdonald/reporting/VandalismRep.html   (713 words)

  
 District Departments
Vandalism is a crime which eats away at everyone's tax dollars.
Vandalism can be as serious as a building break-in and destruction of property or as minor as an open water faucet, but all vandalism is a terrible waste of funds.
If you witness vandalism in progress after school hours, call 245-8500 (Bay City Police Department) to report the situation.
www.bcblackcats.net /district1.html   (288 words)

  
 Wikitravel:Vandalism in progress - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Please only use this page for repeated malicious vandalism, not for one-off edits, or newbie tests (which you can simply revert by yourself).
Please keep an eye on Oxford (Mississippi) which is being repeatedly vandalized by multiple morons.
I think there was some vandalism on the Main Page of the Romanian Wikitravel.
wikitravel.org /en/Wikitravel:Vandalism_in_progress   (2267 words)

  
 Verizon Offers $50,000 Reward After Vandalism Leaves 1,100 Westchester County Customers Without Service
Vandals cut telephone cables at 10 separate locations Sunday morning in Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle and Rye.
"Vandalism is a serious crime, and Verizon will do all it can to help law enforcement find and fully prosecute those responsible." The company urges anyone with information about these crimes to contact Verizon at 800-997-3287.
Those who witnesses similar acts of vandalism in progress should immediately call 911.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-27-2003/0001954274&EDATE=   (354 words)

  
 Brandermill Community Association » Do you know where your vandals are? BCA offers up to $500 reward for ...
In an effort to put an end to the rampant vandalism in the community, the BCA is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals who have caused over $30,000 in damage to public and private property.
Vandals also spray painted property at The Brandermill Church including vehicles, no skateboarding signs, a wall, and the reader board at the entrance to Sunday Park.
To report vandalism in progress, call the Chesterfield County Police Department at 748-1251.
www.brandermill.com /index.php?p=179   (235 words)

  
 Easy Reader Story
officers observed vandalism in progress at the intersection of N. Pacific Coast Highway and 190th Street.
Officers saw the driver get out of his car at the intersection and approach a taxi that was stopped in the next lane.
They arrested the man for vandalism and driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
easyreader.hermosawave.net /news2002/storypage.asp?StoryID=20028329&IssuePath=news2006/0202   (355 words)

  
 NYC Business Solutions - Combating Graffiti
Some vandals etch their tags into plastic, glass, metal, or wood surfaces with a drill bit, metal object, sandpaper, or a rock.
Graffiti vandalism is a crime punishable by a jail term, monetary fine, and/or community service.
Members of the public are eligible for up to a five hundred dollars ($500.00) reward for reporting graffiti vandalism in progress through 911 or providing information regarding graffiti vandalism to the City-Wide Vandals Task Force through 311.
www.nyc.gov /html/sbs/nycbiz/html/managing/graffiti.shtml   (1072 words)

  
 Study the Georgia Institute of Technology Art Crimes Web Site
Vandal, with at least $100,000 in graffiti vandalism damage occurring across multiple jurisdictions.
Many of these cult videos are self-styled or home-made documentaries of graffiti vandalism in progress.
Now Art Crimes is approaching a -solution- to the graffiti problem by providing a place where vandals can advertise their services so they no longer have to be vandals.
www.dougweb.com /artcrime.html   (2786 words)

  
 Reel.com: Movie News: Winona Ryder Convicted
With the conviction, Ryder faced the possibility of a three-year jail sentence, but prosecutors said that they would not be looking to put the actress behind bars but rather seek probation, community service, and restitution during the December 6 sentencing.
Ryder was convicted of felony grand theft and vandalism, for cutting security tags off merchandise, but she was acquitted of commercial burglary.
Security officers also testified that once Ryder was caught, she claimed a film director had instructed her to shoplift to prepare for a movie role.
www.reel.com /reel.asp?node=movienews/topstory&pageid=22011   (342 words)

  
 Wikinews:Admin action alerts/Archive 1 - Wikinews
There is one act of vandalism on the Source template in its entire history, from an IP which resolves to Belgium of all places.
Suppose that gets used on a bunch of stories, and a vandal alters it for a few minutes one day.
A single act of vandalism is not enough to justify a sacrifice of the wiki spirit.
en.wikinews.org /wiki/Wikinews:Admin_action_alerts/Archive_1   (1914 words)

  
 Mill Valley Police Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Graffiti or “tagging” is an act of vandalism and classified under the Penal Code as a misdemeanor.
Punishment is imprisonment in a state prison or county jail not exceeding one year and/or fines ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 depending on the amount of damage and prior convictions for this offense.
In response to the increased level of this type of vandalism the Department has created an Abatement Program headed by CSO Sheryl Patton.
www.millvalleypd.org /graffiti.html   (469 words)

  
 City of San Diego Reporting Graffiti
If you see graffiti vandalism in progress, call 911 and report it immediately to the San Diego Police Department.
Although they may appear to be harmless, they may be carrying weapons.
Receive up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals.
www.sandiego.gov /graffiti/reporting.shtml   (79 words)

  
 PART 6: SAFETY AND SECURITY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Call Security x5682 and give location of vandalism in progress.
Attempt to stop or prevent further vandalism and apprehend or identify the persons, if possible.
Discovery of Vandalism, Arson, Burglary Acts or Attempts
www.cptc.ctc.edu /staffdev/ch6/6sec20.htm   (228 words)

  
 Monterey Police Department News Release
On October 8, 2004, Monterey Police officers responded to a report of vandalism in progress at Jack’s Ballpark.
Two alert community members seeing an adult and a juvenile spray painting graffiti on the snack bar and announcer’s box, used their cellular telephone to report the crime and stayed on the line until officers arrived.
Following the investigation, both were arrested for vandalism and transported to the Monterey Police Department.
www.monterey.org /mpd/releases/2004/newsrelease041011.html   (217 words)

  
 Harvard Gazette: Police reports
9: Officers were dispatched to the Mill Street lot on a report of possible vandalism in progress.
An officer was dispatched to the Everett Police Department to check on items that may have been taken from Harvard.
15: Vandalism and property damage to a pool table, accessories, and surrounding walls were reported at Wigglesworth Hall.
www.news.harvard.edu /gazette/2004/11.18/02-police.html   (270 words)

  
 City of Wilmington, Ohio, U.S.A.
Emergencies include crimes that are in progress or about to happen, and ones that have resulted in serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss.
They also include situations in which the suspect may still be at the scene and some suspicious activities.
Graffiti and other acts of vandalism in progress
ci.wilmington.oh.us /police_reporting.html   (262 words)

  
 Special Projects
The purpose of the project is to assess the wind generating potential of various high altitude sites in Eastern Tennessee.
During the fiscal year, despite some setbacks involving weather and vandalism, significant progress was made in identifying and monitoring promising wind sites in Eastern Tennessee.
Data collected thus far are being analyzed and will be compiled into a report that should be available in early 2005.
www.state.tn.us /ecd/energy/2004AR/index/intro_special-projects.htm   (606 words)

  
 Style in Progress 2005-CRUZ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
I am inspired by the graffiti artist who shared their work in the GTA, animated movies, comics, gallery shows, illustrators, and even critics.
I been participating the 416 Graff Expo since 1996 - present; I have been in meetings with Sergeant Heinz Kuck, Larry King, and Mark Diaz to confront the misinterpretation of Graffiti in comparison to gang affiliated vandalism.
I have freelanced and contributed for: Key Players Entertainment, TVO kid's show "Brainbounce", Radio La Radio Voces Latinas 1610 AM, Mosaico21, LIGHTGEIST Entertainment, EYE Magazine, Hispanic Development Council, Mach7, City Pulse, CTV News, Bishop Morocco Thomas Merton Secondary High School, Athletes World Graffiti Demon Challenge, SIP, and York University.
www.styleinprogress.ca /cruz.php   (405 words)

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