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Happy editing! Chess (talk) (please use {{reply to|Chess}} on reply) 04:54, 24 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Proxy thing

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).

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

Request reason:

Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. My IP address is 65.94.99.123. We sometimes use VPN to bypass blocked content in our country. Has nothing to do with Wikipedia. 65.94.99.123 (talk) 06:37, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

It is not generally permitted to use a VPN to edit, as they can be used abusively. Using a VPN does not affect merely reading Wikipedia. If you would like to make edits with a VPN(to avoid government censorship), you must first obtain an account(you may request one at WP:ACC). Once you have an account, you may request an IP block exemption for it by following the instructions at WP:IPECPROXY to contact a checkuser to explain why you need to use a VPN. 331dot (talk) 09:58, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

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).

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

Request reason:

Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. My IP address is 65.94.99.123. We sometimes use VPN to bypass blocked content in our country. Has nothing to do with Wikipedia. 65.94.99.123 (talk) 06:37, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

It is not generally permitted to use a VPN to edit, as they can be used abusively. Using a VPN does not affect merely reading Wikipedia. If you would like to make edits with a VPN(to avoid government censorship), you must first obtain an account(you may request one at WP:ACC). Once you have an account, you may request an IP block exemption for it by following the instructions at WP:IPECPROXY to contact a checkuser to explain why you need to use a VPN. 331dot (talk) 09:58, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Proxy Thing 2 =

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).

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

Request reason:

Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. My IP address is 65.94.99.123. To clarify, we have NEVER used a VPN to edit Wikipedia. EVER. Some of my family members use VPN to bypass OTHER websites, not Wikipedia. 65.94.99.123 (talk) 16:05, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Wikipedia can still detect that a VPN is in operation even without editing. Again, please proceed as described above if you want to edit- there is no block here on this IP to remove. If you only read Wikipedia, you don't need to do anything. 331dot (talk) 17:14, 5 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

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