You broke my kobo - Page 3

issybird · 12-15-2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oren64

user2398472834 doesn't stop spamming the wiki page, I don't know how to stop him from edit the page, I tried complain to Wikipedia Administrator, but it didn't work.

I copy the content to google site from a new google account https://sites.google.com/site/kobofirmwarereleases/home
and i give passport to member in this thread, its not the best solution.

If somebody have a better solution please tell.

I don't have a solution; I'm sorry.

I'll give a heads up to DaleDe, who manages the Wiki; you might want to contact him directly, as you have a far better sense of what's going on. His profile is here.

DaleDe · 12-15-2017, 07:13 PM

I have banned the user and fixed the damage I believe. Let me know if it is ok now.

JSWolf · 12-15-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

I have banned the user and fixed the damage I believe. Let me know if it is ok now.

Can you make it so you have to approve who cane make changes?

DaleDe · 12-15-2017, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Can you make it so you have to approve who cane make changes?

I can block everyone except a moderator but cannot change it to just a list of regular users. I have blocked the individual from the wiki web site edits forever.

Dale

geek1011 · 12-15-2017, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

I can block everyone except a moderator but cannot change it to just a list of regular users. I have blocked the individual from the wiki web site edits forever.

Dale

My kepubify page has been vandalised again. I was just about to add some information based on my new documentation I wrote, but I don't think there is a point for now because the abuser keeps coming back.

EDIT: So has a bunch of other pages according to the edit history.

bartveld · 12-16-2017, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by issybird

The Guidelines say members are not to accuse other members of being trolls. However, since he's been banned, technically you're in the clear.

That would also account for his absence.

I apologize. Didn't know that.

John F · 12-16-2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by issybird

The Guidelines say members are not to accuse other members of being trolls. However, since he's been banned, technically you're in the clear.

That would also account for his absence.

And the T word falls under the broader umbrella of "no name calling":

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... Name calling is not permitted, even in the form of a question, e.g. "X's posts make me wonder how much he believes what he's saying, or if he's just a troll." ...

Ripplinger · 12-16-2017, 07:59 AM

Until the one making all the changes grows tired of doing it, the only way to have the Wiki usable for others is to block all edits, period. Sure, you can ban a user, maybe even his IP, but there's nothing to stop that person from creating other accounts and using proxies to bypass the IP ban to keep editing the pages.

Hopefully there are backups to easily restore the Wiki and get his obscenities off the pages there.

I'd even suggest keeping the Wiki locked indefinitely from now on, and a way to PM the changes to the moderator at this point, so only DaleDe can make changes. I know it means extra work for DaleDe or a moderator if he can set one (or even a few), but having the pages maliciously edited daily surely is more work involved than adding content when needed.

bartveld · 12-16-2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

And the T word falls under the broader umbrella of "no name calling":

Geez, I've always seen "troll" as a purely descriptive word, not as abuse.

oren64 · 12-16-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ripplinger

Until the one making all the changes grows tired of doing it, the only way to have the Wiki usable for others is to block all edits, period. Sure, you can ban a user, maybe even his IP, but there's nothing to stop that person from creating other accounts and using proxies to bypass the IP ban to keep editing the pages.

Hopefully there are backups to easily restore the Wiki and get his obscenities off the pages there.

I'd even suggest keeping the Wiki locked indefinitely from now on, and a way to PM the changes to the moderator at this point, so only DaleDe can make changes. I know it means extra work for DaleDe or a moderator if he can set one (or even a few), but having the pages maliciously edited daily surely is more work involved than adding content when needed.

I agree, the wiki page need to be lock, there no need to to edit it until the next Firmware release, people will not feel safe to use it other wise.

JSWolf · 12-16-2017, 11:00 AM

Speaking of the Wiki, I just had a look at the firmware page. It's a bit confusing. What's confusing is the firmware for the Aura One Limited Edition. Does it need it's own firmware or will the Mark 6 firmware do? That's where the confusion comes in. Once that's answered, then the page can be updated to make this clear.

DaleDe · 12-16-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by geek1011

My kepubify page has been vandalised again. I was just about to add some information based on my new documentation I wrote, but I don't think there is a point for now because the abuser keeps coming back.

EDIT: So has a bunch of other pages according to the edit history.

I believe I have corrected all of the pages. Your change may have been one I missed earlier.

Dale

Dutchbook · 12-16-2017, 07:14 PM

Isn’t MobileRead based on an Austrian server? In that case, I would recommend recovering the location of the ISP by checking the IP’s used by the person, and notify Austrian police through: against-cybercrime (at) bmi.gv.at

Internet crime should be taken as serious as offline crime, and in this case, people can seriously damage expensive equipmemt by the actions of this thug.

Vandalism = vandalism, it’s that simple.

Nascarfan1972 · 12-16-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by user2398472834

You broke my kobo mini. I installed the firmware 4.7.10364, which your stupid wiki says is mini only, and the downloaded file says it is a limited edition firmware. now my kobo does not work. i hate u guys.

you also broke my kobo aura h2o. i installed the firmware 4.7.10413 on it, and now that wont turn on either .....

YOUR WIKI IS STUPID

FIX MY KOBO NOW

Why not just download the official updates when they become availabie via sync. I really do not understand these people that download unofficial updates and then complain when they do not work.

geek1011 · 12-16-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nascarfan1972

Why not just download the official updates when they become availabie via sync. I really do not understand these people that download unofficial updates and then complain when they do not work.

These are all official updates. People download them from here to skip Kobo's selective rollout to certain affiliates and countries.

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12-15-2017, 07:13 PM	#32
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	I have banned the user and fixed the damage I believe. Let me know if it is ok now.

12-16-2017, 07:59 AM	#38
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,587 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Until the one making all the changes grows tired of doing it, the only way to have the Wiki usable for others is to block all edits, period. Sure, you can ban a user, maybe even his IP, but there's nothing to stop that person from creating other accounts and using proxies to bypass the IP ban to keep editing the pages. Hopefully there are backups to easily restore the Wiki and get his obscenities off the pages there. I'd even suggest keeping the Wiki locked indefinitely from now on, and a way to PM the changes to the moderator at this point, so only DaleDe can make changes. I know it means extra work for DaleDe or a moderator if he can set one (or even a few), but having the pages maliciously edited daily surely is more work involved than adding content when needed.

12-16-2017, 11:00 AM	#41
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Speaking of the Wiki, I just had a look at the firmware page. It's a bit confusing. What's confusing is the firmware for the Aura One Limited Edition. Does it need it's own firmware or will the Mark 6 firmware do? That's where the confusion comes in. Once that's answered, then the page can be updated to make this clear.

12-16-2017, 07:14 PM	#43
Dutchbook Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 937960 Join Date: May 2017 Device: DPT-RP1	Isn’t MobileRead based on an Austrian server? In that case, I would recommend recovering the location of the ISP by checking the IP’s used by the person, and notify Austrian police through: against-cybercrime (at) bmi.gv.at Internet crime should be taken as serious as offline crime, and in this case, people can seriously damage expensive equipmemt by the actions of this thug. Vandalism = vandalism, it’s that simple.