User talk:Sandiooses

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Sandiooses (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 154.160.1.61. This is the same device I use for my WMF staff on-wiki activities as User:STei_(WMF). I use no proxies or VPNs for whatever reason.sandiooses^TextMe 19:54, 19 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Accept reason:

IPBE granted per below. SQL ^{Query Me!} 18:48, 21 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This block isn't necessarily related to what device you are using, and is completely unrelated to what employer you are using it for. It's more likely that someone on this connection (not necessarily you) is using (and has been repeately detected for around two years) a "free" residential proxy / sketchy "anonymizing" app. These are problematic because they often-to-always share your connection with other users of the app. SQL ^{Query Me!} 00:45, 21 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you SQL for trying to help me understand a functionary's POV better. These blocks and their appeals make us chase our tails in these conversations.

A blocked user is asked to produce the device's IP in their block appeals and is given instructions on even how to retrieve one's own device IP. Blocked users are called upon to appeal a block by providing more information.

As someone with 2 accounts where my device, network, etc remain unchanged wherever within the Movement's virtual space I operate, that is the additional information I can add besides saying I don't use VPN or proxies –– which didn't work with the first appeal.

I am a non VPN/proxy user being asked to appeal as though I am using a VPN/proxy and appeal a block at this point. If the response miss the blocker's point, then the denial of the appeal and request to provide more information miss the point of the blocked as well.

Blocks can sometimes be a bit of a "whack-a-mole situation" for the functionaries because of how anonymous things can get on our wikis. Hence my intentional mention of my other activities in the Wikimedia-verse. If I worked elsewhere outside the Movement, I wouldn't bother saying so.

Moving on, and since you are here, which other proof can I give now that I don't use any of these problematic VPNs and proxies? I am happy to provide it. I have community events upcoming and I need my account. Would a block exemption request work? –– Sandiooses (talk) 12:11, 21 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I apologize, yesterday was a very long work day, and I ended up falling asleep before I could complete working this request. I am going to go ahead and grant you local IP Block Exemption. As far as proving a negative, I'm not sure what advice I can offer there. That IP shows up as being detected using callback proxies here. I want to stress that this isn't a malicious event - this can be caused by other users on the wifi/network, malware/infections/malicious apps, or even a compromised device. SQL ^{Query Me!} 18:48, 21 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@SQL no worries at all, you functionaries are people too, you can't be here all time.

Thank you for continuing to engage, and I do hope the Annual Plan does churn out work to resolve these issues. Thank you again. Sandiooses (talk) 11:02, 22 April 2023 (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).

Sandiooses (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 154.160.1.61. Place any further information here. sandiooses^TextMe 00:22, 19 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Confirmed P2P proxy. See Template:Blocked p2p proxy for more details. Yamla (talk) 10:14, 19 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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