How to deal with editors ignoring requests to stop damaging the database

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@IvanDobsky

So what is policy on this?

Policy is given in the MusicBrainz Code of Conduct:

Making edits

• Provide explanations when entering edits.
• Include links that validate your edits.
• Listen to the advice of existing community members. Ask for clarification if you’re still unsure.
• Refer to the Style Guidelines and wiki for clarification.
• Ask questions in the forums or in Communication/IRC if you’re unsure.
• Edits should be based on objective data and not personal preferences.

If an editor fails to uphold this even after having been approached, you should report them via their profile, as @jesus2099 said.

Also, as @highstrung said, auto-editors have no special privileges that make them able to spot/find, approach, or correct (well, maybe a tiny bit the last one) these editors compared to what non-auto-editors can do or have access to.