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Blocked as a sockpuppet

This account has been blocked indefinitely as a suspected sock puppet of Film Fan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · logs · block log · arb · rfc · lta · SPI · cuwiki) that was created to violate Wikipedia policy. Note that using multiple accounts is allowed, but using them for illegitimate reasons is not, and that all edits made while evading a block or ban may be reverted or deleted. If this is a sock puppet account, and your original account is blocked, please also note that banned or blocked users are not allowed to edit Wikipedia; and all edits made under this account may be reverted. If this account is not a sock puppet, and you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by first reading the guide to appealing blocks, then adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here ~~~~}} below. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 06:50, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

This user is asking that their block be reviewed:

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

Request reason:

English is not my first language and I'm not sure how to go about explaining myself. I'm not a sockpuppet and I only edit here once every few days. My username could have bear similarity to a blocked user but we are obviously two different individuals with vastly different edit patterns. Can someone please unlocked me? I wish to continue contributing to articles concerning cinema.

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What's your native language? NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 08:29, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I speak Cantonese and I'm currently based in Europe. Can all my edits and uploads be restored? All those took a lot of time and effort, and it's hugely discouraging to have them all deleted all because I'm suspected of being a "sockpuppet".

If you're a new user, how do you know so much about image policy and how to upload files? Not to mention article creation in a very niche area? On top of that, there are these edits one, two, three, of uploading a new poster over an existing one that I uploaded originally. This is exactly the same modus operandi of your name-sake. See also WP:DUCK. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 11:34, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@NinjaRobotPirate:@Lugnuts:. Our English proficiency is a clear giveaway. I'm still learning the ropes on Wikipedia, while seeing Film Fan's edits, they are clearly good at rebuffing other users (Lol). As to what user Nardog has posted on Sockpuppet investigations/Film Fan, I can offer my explanations one by one. The similarity in username is a coincidence. I admit I did not put in much thought in creating a username and just came up with one that is common and easy to remember. As to "similar area of edits (particularly uploads of film posters)", if you compare my edits and Film Fan's edits, you can see that our edits are very much different. I spent a lot of effort creating articles and at a quick glance at Film Fan's edits, they don't do that at all. They are fond of edit-warring, but I did not. I hardly interact with other users as I think time is better spent on improving Wikipedia, to make up on areas where the contribution rate is declining. Also it took me a lot of time to figure out how to upload a poster, searching for sources and what not. I had to refer to other film pages to see how users upload new posters and updated posters over those initial teaser posters. If you take a good look, the quality of the posters that I've uploaded are actually pretty sub-par but look okay to average readers. Saying so much, I really do hope all my uploads and edits are restored, as they took me a lot of time and effort, and it has almost escalate to me having a panic attack after seeing most of them speedily deleted. I'm not Film Fan and I have only been quietly contributing to Wikipedia and I hope to continue to do so in the future.Filmnfan (talk)

@NinjaRobotPirate:: Hello, I noticed you have logged in since my last reply, but have probably missed my reply. I was wrongly accused by a user and it was a great shock to me when I realized I have been blocked indefinitely on here, and even more so when my article creations and poster uploads are all deleted on a whim. I had spent a lot of time to read the guidelines and policies before starting to edit to avoid creating any trouble for other seasoned editors. There wasn't any disagreements with me and other users or conduct issues pertaining to me and suddenly I'm struck with a ban out of nowhere? I didn't even had the chance to counter the doubts which the other users had. Please compare mine and Film Fan's edits again. You'll see we are not related at all. It's completely devastating when all the hard work and time you have put in improving Wikipedia goes down the drain. Out of the 72 pages I've created, 56 are deleted without anyone's consultation and discussion. It's a huge blow to me. Please consider reversing your decision and all is well. I'll not blame anyone for the erroneous block and I'll just continue to do my gnome work here.Filmnfan (talk) 15:23, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

You've got two open unblock requests. An uninvolved administrator will review them. Try to relax and remember that it's not that big of a deal. If you're Film Fan, you'll just create a new sock puppet account anyway. If you're not Film Fan, just give it some time and things will probably work out. Nothing deleted on Wikipedia is lost forever, and files can be undeleted. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 15:53, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

A few hours ago, Film Fan sent me two emails stating that they do not sock. What are the chances of them just coming back on the off-chance to send them? I'm happy to send them to any admin who wishes to see them and/or investigate further. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 16:46, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Lugnuts: Sure. I'm game.😏 DlohCierekim 21:18, 16 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@NinjaRobotPirate: Maybe I got a little worked up because I'm an innocent party, you see. All this mess started just because I chose a username that was similar to a blocked user. How unlucky am I. Anyway, I'll take your advice and step aside from here until everything's clear up. Filmnfan (talk) 01:40, 17 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Lugnuts:@Dlohcierekim: Duh, Film Fan probably doesn't realize that their emails were ill-intentioned and untimely. It looks like they have been lurking on Wikipedia all this time. I leave it to the admins to compare our editing behavior and arrive at a conclusion. Filmnfan (talk) 01:40, 17 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

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

Requested username:

Filmindigo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

I'm being mistaken for a blocked user due to my username, and it resulted in a unfair block. I'm totally unrelated to Film Fan and have only started editing with a registered account just over a year ago. Please be assured that this is my sole account. I'm fairly certain I've followed the guidelines and policies during my short time here, with no warnings or complains from other users. I wish to continue editing on Wikipedia, with all my edits restored. Thanks in advance. Filmnfan (talk) 10:56, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

Decline reason:

So sorry. I cnnot unblock you at this time. It would be imprudent for me to walk into the middle of things and rename or unblock. I rarely (never) unblock in SPI's. Or, @Lugnuts and NinjaRobotPirate:, what do you think? At any rate, you might review the pertinent portion of the GAB. DlohCierekim