Magnonimous

Blocked

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 24 hours in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for removing tags, recreation of deleted content forks, canvassing, WP:BLP violations, misuse of article talk pages, and general disruption. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make constructive contributions. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below.

Block extended

Based on the results of Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Magnonimous, which demonstrate abusive sockpuppeteering, vote-stacking, and obvious bad-faith, combined with your problematic approach and lack of positive contributions, the block on this account has been extended to indefinite. You may request an unblock by posting the {{unblock}} template, or by following the steps listed here. MastCell ^Talk 18:54, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

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).

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

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Request reason:

It's been two years and the indefinite time is unwarranted

Decline reason:

Indefinite blocks are standard for sockpuppetry, particularly when done to vote-stack on AfD's. This request does not address the reason for the block, and is declined. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 22:50, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

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

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

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Request reason:

Reason 1:

Significant period of time, as mentioned in the appeal article, has gone by during which I made no edits.

"If you actually are guilty of sockpuppetry, and want to get a second chance at editing, please do as follows: Refrain from making any edits, using any account or anonymously, for a significant period of time."

Request was made by the original account.

"Make the unblock request from your original account."

Reason 2:

Though it claims that I vote stacked on AfDs, this was not the case. I only ever used my main account on an AfD.

Reason 3:

I did use an alternative account in a manner that could be perceived as sockpuppetry, however I did not use it with the intent of subverting consensus. I honestly intended to help someone who clearly could not maintain objectivity. I made a convincing argument but user:Ronz had made up his mind even before I started editing; then someone (ie. me) challenged his belief that coral calcium claims were hogwash, and when he didn't appreciate the manner in which I did this, we started arguing.

I tried to explain to him that even if my point of view was wrong, that the article needed to explore both his and my point of view in order to be balanced. I did some childish things when I felt that my efforts were futile, but none of them rose to an exceptionally destructive level.

I did what I did because I believed that my reasoning was solid but his anger towards me clouded his ability to remain impartial, And I thought it would mean more coming from another person. I realize now that it was a hugely misguided decision and I will not do it again. I promise you that.

Accept reason:

After three and a half years, and your assurances that you won't repeat the same mistakes, I am willing to give you another chance. However, this is on the understanding that any further disruptive or unconstructive editing may lead to an immediate restoration of the block. JamesBWatson (talk) 11:48, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

• Of all the socks labelled "confirmed" or "suspected", I notice that none of them made edits after December 2007. Unless any administrators forgot to tag any accounts, it might be worth a try. Of course, unblocks may require a lot of caution. mechamind90 03:38, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Sure, I'd be for giving the user a second chance. However, if the same stuff happens as before, then that's it. –MuZemike 16:42, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/Magnonimous JoeSperrazza (talk) 00:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC)