Thread:Merrystar/@comment-5091911-20180831214430/@comment-11001-20180903202449

We did remove the restriction on new accounts editing - it was not intended to be permanent given the negative effect it has on legitimate new users.

I've added a filter on the crude language that gloves likes to use which should catch his accounts. The filter can occasionally block people it shouldn't; I've just tweaked it for some recent false positives. If it continues to be a problem we can de-activate it or further tweak it as needed - just let me know.

In terms of Komodobros and Steve Unwin, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by them being a menace -- their edits are not offensive, are fairly easy to undo, and they do not appear to be constantly making new accounts. I understand that you are tired of dealing with them, but locking down the wiki to prevent an occasional, if tiresome, troll does not make sense.

Looking at your logs at the moment I don't see a need to protect the wiki further. If that changes, and they do start to create accounts more frequently, then please let us know (preferably through Special:Contact) and we will be happy to re-assess the need for additional protection.