User talk:Cohwill

August 2019[edit]

Hello, I'm 8.38.177.4. I noticed that you removed topically-relevant content from David Stringer. However, Wikipedia is not censored. Please do not remove or censor information that directly relates to the subject of the article. If the content in question involves images, you have the option to configure Wikipedia to hide images that you may find offensive. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you may leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. 8.38.177.4 (talk) 14:35, 16 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for making legal threats or taking legal action.

You are not allowed to edit Wikipedia while the threats stand or the legal action is unresolved.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Drmies (talk) 00:25, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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).

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

Request reason:

My reference to libel was to emphasize the seriousness of the material in the article. I have not instigated legal action and would prefer to discuss this on the article talk page. Cohwill (talk) 17:23, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Issue resolved. 331dot (talk) 23:15, 17 August 2019 (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.

To be unblocked, you must unequivocally withdraw the threat of legal action. Saying that you have not instigated a legal action is insufficient. Please understand, we cannot stop you from pursuing legal action, as that is your prerogative, but you cannot edit Wikipedia while the threat is outstanding. You can pursue your grievances in the courts of your country or on Wikipedia, but not both. If you don't wish to unequivocally withdraw the threat, please indicate that so this request can be closed. 331dot (talk) 21:36, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I will add that there are proper channels and procedures to address potentially libelous claims, starting with discussion on the article talk page, and if that fails, the instructions at WP:LIBEL. 331dot (talk) 21:40, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

331dot, I have gone ahead and unblocked this editor. I have been in discussion with the editor at ticket:2019081610007601

I appreciate your observation that a clear withdrawal of the legal threat is appropriate, but it's my assessment based on my conversation with this person that they are willing to work through Wikipedia channels. In fact, the en bloc wording the other to use was suggested by me so my apologies for not making it more satisfactory.

The editor is now are aware that discussions should start on the article talk page. S Philbrick (Talk) 22:58, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]