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16:59, 4 May 2020 (UTC)

Counter-Vandalism Unit

I saw that your student slots had opened up and... Well, here I am. I’ve been wanting to graduate from the program since I was denied my Rollback Rights request. We have a 5 hour difference between our timezones but I’m willing to stay up overnight. Hope you accept me as one of your students. Thanks in advance, Rodrigo Valequez(🗣) 21:28, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Rodrigo Valequez Good day. Editor doesnt need to have rollback right to fight vandalism in Wikipedia as you would use Twinkle to do the work and to enroll in CUVA so you would apply for rollback right is not the right mindset or the reason to take up this program. Thank you. Cassiopeia(talk) 09:45, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

So, have you accepted me as a student? The reason I don’t use Twinkle is because my computer probably couldn’t handle it. Regards, Rodrigo Valequez(🗣) 13:10, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@Rodrigo Valequez, Puddleglum2.0, and Girth Summit:, Ridrigo, You have requested rollback right twice with 6 days apart from each other - see request for rollback -1 and requested again 6 days later request for rollback -2. I have never come across any editor could not use Twinkle in their computer. As mentioned to enroll in CUVA so to gain rollback right is the the goal for counter vandalism fighter. You could continue to edit as usual or do some vandalism work if you wish but I would not take you up as the trainee at this moment for the reasons above. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 10:14, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Rodrigo Valequez, have you tried using Twinkle? It's not a separate application, it's just an option you enable and use through your browser. See WP:TWINKLE for instructions. You won't be able to complete the CVUA course without it, so I'd suggest you give it a try. Do make sure you read WP:VANDALISM before using it. I'm afraid I'm too busy at the moment to take you through the course right now, but don't worry too much about the time zones - I frequently train people who are many hours apart in terms of time, the tasks can be done when you are ready, and your trainer will be able to respond when they are ready - you don't need to be editing simultaneously. Cheers GirthSummit (blether) 10:36, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
The reason I requested the second time was because I hadn’t made 200 edits on my account, I requested again right after I had passed the 200 edit count but I was told my verifiable experience wasn’t enough (I’ve been on Wikipedia since 2017 but most of my edits were made from constantly changing IP addresses). Also, my computer is more than 20 years old and it barely works, I guess I’ll re-apply when I get a new computer. Thanks for the advice, Rodrigo Valequez(🗣) 10:57, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Rodrigo Valequez, OK, pop back here to CUVA request when you have a new computer and Twinkle is installed. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 11:08, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! Rodrigo Valequez(🗣) 11:11, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Rodrigo Valequez, At the meantime pls take up the The_Wikipedia_Adventure program even you have been editing as an IP for awhile to make sure you understand the basic Wikipedia guidlines. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 10:01, 8 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I’ve completed that 2 months ago. Thanks for the advice though! Rodrigo Valequez(🗣) 11:36, 8 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

CVUA

I’m Done with the final test please check. Thanks, The4lines |||| (You Asked?) (What I have Done.) 03:17, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The4lines Hi, thank you for informing. I have replied on your CVUA program page. stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 09:39, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Check again, I have fixed the problems The4lines |||| (You Asked?) (What I have Done.) 21:10, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
The4lines Ok thanks for informing and give me a few days to review it. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 11:17, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Counter-Vandalism Unit

Hello, I would like to help fight vandalism here and am interested in completing the training program. Is there a space open for another student? And should I go ahead and add Twinkle to my account? Mistralianna (talk) 10:13, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Mistralianna, Good day. Editor needs to have a minimum of 200 main space edits to enroll for CVUA program. This is your first day of edit so pls come back when you read the required edit amount. At the mean time pls read the welcome message and links provided in your talk page and do Wikipedia Adventure program to understand the basic guidelines of Wikipedia. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia(talk) 11:15, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
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