• Boutboul (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)

Arcticocean requested that, "If [I] wish to gain [ECR] again, the onus would be on [me] to prove that trust has been regained." To address this challenge, I would like to respond to the two concerns raised:

1. "You have added translated content from other Wikipedias without attribution."

2. "You have artificially split your article contributions into separate edits to more quickly reach a high edit count."

1. Translated content without attribution

In October 2024, I misunderstood the rules regarding proper attribution for translated content. Since January 2025, I believe I have consistently included proper attribution in all my edit summaries, as demonstrated in these examples: here, here or here.

2. Split article contributions

Regarding this concern, I would like to clarify that my first 350 edits, made between 2006 and 2013, occurred before the 500 edits rule was introduced (2016). These edits could not have been intended to meet a requirement that did not exist at the time.

I acknowledge that I intentionally split my contributions to reach the 500 edits threshold, only for the remaining 150 contributions needed to meet this target.

However, since then, I have made over 700 additional contributions (~1200 in total) without splitting them. This can be seen in my average edit size, which is approximately 350 bytes and aligns with averages observed among contributors, including administrators.

I hope this explanation demonstrates my commitment to addressing the concerns raised and regaining trust. Michael Boutboul (talk) 15:19, 1 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Automated comment This user has had 2 requests for extended confirmed declined in the past 90 days ([1][2]) and has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([3]). — MusikBot ^talk 15:20, 1 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@ScottishFinnishRadish: would you like to review this first? — xaosflux ^Talk 13:32, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

At this point I think it would be better assessed by fresh eyes. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:10, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That is to say, eyes other than mine. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:31, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Boutboul: ultimately you're well in excess of 500 non-gamed edits, so  Done. But I'd really encourage you to be especially cautious about any edits you make involving the Arab–Israeli conflict; editors who cause problems in that area can be blocked or topic-banned very quickly. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 09:00, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, I’ll be cautious Michael Boutboul (talk) 15:37, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• MT-710 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)

I was previously an editor here with an extended confirmed account (User:M3ATH). I am now on this account and would like the extended confirmed right to be transferred. MT₍₇₁₀₎ 16:16, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I can confirm that User:MT-710 is the account I now use. —M3ATH (See · Say) 16:18, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 05:41, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• ScrabbleTiles (Public) (requesting Confirmed, Extended confirmed) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)

Reason for requesting extended confirmed rights: I would like to request rights so that I can edit most articles on this account, my one for use on public computers. I am the user ScrabbleTiles, which is an account with ECP. ScrabbleTiles (Public) (talk) 07:58, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I confirm this is my account ScrabbleTiles (talk) 08:07, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]