User talk:Smethport
Welcome to The Wikipedia Adventure![edit]
- Hi Smethport! We're so happy you wanted to play to learn, as a friendly and fun way to get into our community and mission. I think these links might be helpful to you as you get started.
-- 17:06, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 (UTC)
Welcome to The Wikipedia Adventure![edit]
- Hi Smethport! We're so happy you wanted to play to learn, as a friendly and fun way to get into our community and mission. I think these links might be helpful to you as you get started.
-- 15:55, Thursday, July 8, 2021 (UTC)
| Mission 1 | Mission 2 | Mission 3 | Mission 4 | Mission 5 | Mission 6 | Mission 7 |
| Say Hello to the World | An Invitation to Earth | Small Changes, Big Impact | The Neutral Point of View | The Veil of Verifiability | The Civility Code | Looking Good Together |
Welcome to The Wikipedia Adventure![edit]
- Hi Smethport! We're so happy you wanted to play to learn, as a friendly and fun way to get into our community and mission. I think these links might be helpful to you as you get started.
-- 15:55, Thursday, July 8, 2021 (UTC)
| Mission 1 | Mission 2 | Mission 3 | Mission 4 | Mission 5 | Mission 6 | Mission 7 |
| Say Hello to the World | An Invitation to Earth | Small Changes, Big Impact | The Neutral Point of View | The Veil of Verifiability | The Civility Code | Looking Good Together |
July 2021[edit]
Hello, I'm Serols. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions—specifically this edit to Poovanthi—because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Help desk. Thanks. Serols (talk) 09:02, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
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
- understand what you have been blocked for,
- will not continue to cause damage or disruption, and
- will make useful contributions instead.
Please read the guide to appealing blocks for more information. Yamla (talk) 22:18, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
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.
| Mission 1 | Mission 2 | Mission 3 | Mission 4 | Mission 5 | Mission 6 | Mission 7 |
| Say Hello to the World | An Invitation to Earth | Small Changes, Big Impact | The Neutral Point of View | The Veil of Verifiability | The Civility Code | Looking Good Together |
Hello, I'm Serols. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions—specifically this edit to Poovanthi—because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Help desk. Thanks. Serols (talk) 09:02, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
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
- understand what you have been blocked for,
- will not continue to cause damage or disruption, and
- will make useful contributions instead.
Please read the guide to appealing blocks for more information. Yamla (talk) 22:18, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
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.
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
I apoligize for the vandalism I did, I understand why it is wrong now and will not do it again. Please unblock me so I can edit again Smethport (talk) 16:42, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Checkuser verified abuser of multiple accounts --jpgordon𝄢𝄆𝄐𝄇 18:46, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
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.
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
I am aware of that, I am sorry and will not do it again. I promise to use this account only, and not for vandalism. Smethport (talk) 18:47, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
Decline reason:
You were aware of that before and continued to set up sockpuppet accounts. Your best bet to regain the trust of the community is to go six months with zero edits, then apply under WP:SO. Yamla (talk) 13:21, 16 February 2022 (UTC)
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.
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
Yamla told me to go six months with zero edits; am I allowed to constructively edit other Wikimedia projects in the next six months before the standard offer? Smethport (talk) 14:42, 16 February 2022 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Declining because this isn't really an unblock request. As a question ... well, that's really up to the admins there and how you behave yourself. — Daniel Case (talk) 07:33, 17 February 2022 (UTC)
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.
As you very clearly know, because this was specifically pointed out to you, any use of other accounts to get around your block is, by definition, abusive. Additionally, remember you are banned, not just blocked. There's zero chance the community will consent to lifting your ban based on the above. You'll want to take a different approach. I very strongly suggest waiting at least six months with zero edits is the minimum, the absolute minimum, that you need to do. It's not enough, but it'll almost certainly be a requirement. --Yamla (talk) 19:09, 25 February 2022 (UTC) Well, six months is a good start. But come on, 11 sockpuppet accounts?!? And more than that, you kept on creating new accounts after you were caught. You'll need to account for that and you'll need to stop making your absolutely ludicrous claims that your sockpuppets weren't abusive. You've worked hard to demonstrate you haven't the slightest intention of following Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. No sooner than six months from now, you'll have to work hard to convince the community you've reformed. Abusing the unblock template is a terrible, absolutely terrible, start. That will count against you. I very strongly suggest you remove your unblock request immediately before someone notices. --Yamla (talk) 19:23, 25 February 2022 (UTC)
- The block on my IP address has been set to expire on 3 April by User:Zzuuzz, may I create an account after that? Smethport (talk) 15:43, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
- What am I supposed to do to "account for that"? Also, claiming that my sockpuppet accounts were not abusive is not "absolutely ludicrous", please look at the contributions of User:Helperrs. Yamla also reverted the edits that account made just because it was my sockpuppet, regardless of whether the contributions were actually helpful. Smethport (talk) 10:49, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
- Block evasion is abusive, irregardless of the edits themselves as you well know considering how many accounts you used. Any edit made by a sock is in violation of policy hence the reverts. Lavalizard101 (talk) 11:53, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
- The block on my IP address has been set to expire on 3 April by User:Zzuuzz, may I create an account after that NO that would be block evasion as this account is indefinitely blocked, as has been made clear to you several times, are you deliberately ignoring what is being said? Lavalizard101 (talk) 16:04, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
- Block evasion is abusive, irregardless of the edits themselves as you well know considering how many accounts you used. Any edit made by a sock is in violation of policy hence the reverts. Lavalizard101 (talk) 11:53, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
Well then why didn't Zzuuzz set it to expire in 6 months? Smethport (talk) 17:57, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
Blanking[edit]
You are not permitted to remove (or edit) declined unblock requests for your currently active block. Do not do so again. --Yamla (talk) 19:26, 25 February 2022 (UTC)
Smethport (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
It's been over a year, I've had time to reflect on my vandalism and I understand why it was wrong. I honestly just wanted to disrupt things for fun at the time, I have moved on from that now. Sorry.
Decline reason:
As you are banned, no one may unilaterally remove this block. There will need to be a community discussion about unblocking you. In a new request, please make a statement that demonstrates your understanding of what was wrong with your edits, what you will do differently going forward, and what edits you intend to make; the statement will then be transferred to WP:AN for a discussion. 331dot (talk) 14:58, 13 May 2023 (UTC)
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.
Checkuser data shows no evidence of recent block evasion. --Yamla (talk) 10:36, 13 May 2023 (UTC)