User talk:Z554

Appeal of Block

The block was apparently due to an alleged exchange of insults between myself and other editors or admins. AFAIK the other parties to this disagreement were not sanctioned and my block was retaliatory. An indefinite block was clearly excessive. It is now ancient history and 5 years is certainly enough time to declare it over and lift the block.

Respectfully submitted, Z554

You'll need to use an unblock template in order to get the attention of a reviewing admin - same as when you appealed an earlier block, above. (I happened to see this, but I can't review it myself as I was the blocking admin.) Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 19:17, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

You will need to avoid personal attacks or casting aspersions or blaming others or accusing the blocking admin of malfeasance. Focus on how you recognize how your behavior was inappropriate and how you will conduct yourself going forward. The block was for an indefinite period, not a set time and not for an infinitely long time. (Not our fault you waited five years to request an unblock). As far as ancient history being over, we will see how you comport yourself here.-- Dlohcierekim (talk) 19:48, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

It appears whoever it was that reviewed my request has denied it, regardless of my comportment, which has been respectful. Z554 (talk) 01:23, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

Respect helps, but is not a ticket to an unblock by itself. I've indicated what in my opinion you need to do. 331dot (talk) 01:41, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Z554 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

The block was apparently due to an alleged exchange of insults between myself and other editors or admins. AFAIK the other parties to this disagreement were not sanctioned and my block was retaliatory. An indefinite block was clearly excessive. It is now ancient history and 5 years is certainly enough time to declare it over and lift the block. Respectfully submitted, Z554

Decline reason:

Until you recognize your own behavior that led to your block, it is unlikely you will be unblocked. What others did or what happened to others is not relevant. After 5 years a second chance may be possible, but you have to take some ownership here. I am declining this request. 331dot (talk) 00:09, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

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Restatement of appeal

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Z554 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

It appears whoever it was that reviewed my request has denied it, regardless of my comportment, which has been respectful. Concerning the original incident, refer to this op-ed concerning anti-Semitism on Wikipedia. It will provide context - which was missing in the consideration of both my block and unblock. In the future, I will approach the matter differently: it is of no use to edit war against admins and editors in numbers greater than a sole challenger to their narrative. It is also of no use to issue a statement - however factual - if it will be taken as ad hominem. One must choose their words carefully. Z554 (talk) 01:56, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

Decline reason:

This reads as though you're basically doubling-down on the original reason for your block. Normally after five years an unblock would be a shoe-in, but since it's clear that you still think your behaviour was perfectly acceptable, and still continue to promote a narrative where the only reason you were blocked is that the odds were stacked against you, I see no value to Wikipedia in lifting the block at this time. Yunshui ^雲_水 07:02, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

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Request to unblock

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Z554 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

I hereby state that I will follow Wikipedia's Policies and guidelines. Z554 (talk) 03:02, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

Decline reason:

I am declining your unblock request because it does not address the reason for your block, or because it is inadequate for other reasons. To be unblocked, you must convince the reviewing administrator(s) that

• the block is not necessary to prevent damage or disruption to Wikipedia, or
• the block is no longer necessary because you
  1. understand what you have been blocked for,
  2. will not continue to cause damage or disruption, and
  3. will make useful contributions instead.

Please read the guide to appealing blocks for more information. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 13:36, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

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• Unless you are specific and actually address the behaviour that got you blocked, I really can't see anyone accepting an unblock request. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 08:08, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Z554 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

I hereby state that I will follow Wikipedia's Policies and guidelines and specifically: not engage in ad hominem. Z554 (talk) 14:29, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

Decline reason:

You have spent too much time insulting other editors. I would expect to see a considerable amount of contrition and remorse before I can even contemplate unblocking. I'm afraid I've got no confidence of that happening. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 11:32, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

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This blocked user is asking that their block be reviewed on the Unblock Ticket Request System:

Z554 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • abuse filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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UTRS appeal #23354 was submitted on Nov 23, 2018 17:21:43. This review is now closed.

--UTRSBot (talk) 17:21, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

I have requested arbitration. Z554 (talk) 22:03, 23 November 2018 (UTC)