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Oldmedman (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. I am using a paid service, not an open proxy. I am logged in so it I don't think it should be a problem. Oldmedman (talk) 03:55, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Please make a new request telling us a) the whole message you get when you try try to edit and b) your IP address and what paid service it is. If you wish to keep your IP address confidential, please use WP:UTRS. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 10:45, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
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Oldmedman (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. Place any further information here. Oldmedman (talk) 11:00, 22 September 2017 (UTC)}. If you are using a Wikipedia account you will need to request an IP block exemption by either using the unblock template or by submitting an appealing using the unblock ticket request system. If you wish to keep your IP address private you can email the functionaries team. This block has been set to expire: 21:58, 7 August 2019. Even if blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page and email other editors and administrators. I'm using Private Internet Access. It frequently gives me an new IP. I would think an exception should be made based on the login. Oldmedman (talk) 11:00, 22 September 2017 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Despite your claims to the contrary, that IP address range does indeed belong to a web hosting service. In this case, LogicWeb. Yamla (talk) 12:44, 22 September 2017 (UTC)
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