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This is an archived version of this page, as edited by Dr Zimbu (talk | contribs) at 14:18, 13 November 2016 (→‎Requests for global (un)block ). It may differ significantly from the current version .

Latest comment: 7 years ago by Dr Zimbu in topic Requests for global (un)block
Due to persistent vandalism and disruption on this page, this page is currently semi-protected indefinitely. Globally blocked or locked users should appeal to stewards@wikimedia.org or UTRS.
If your account was locked with a reason "Compromised account", please contact ca@wikimedia.org.
This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.

If you are here because you have been affected by a global block, please see Global blocks/FAQ for more information about global block and routes to appeal.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses or accounts; and (un)locks apply to global accounts.


Cross-wiki requests
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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 7 years ago 6 comments5 people in discussion
Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.
Please also review Global blocking .
Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address or account is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses or accounts that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.
Please describe the kind of cross wiki abusive activity you see from the IP or account. Saying an IP or account is a long term abuser is not helpful, but saying "IP vandalizes at ban.wikipedia, no.wikipedia and vi.wikipedia" is. This is especially important for range blocks. If you do not provide enough details, your request might be declined.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

  1. You know the IP address(es) or accounts you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
  2. For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
  3. For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP or account, if any.

To make a request for the address(es) or account(s) to be blocked or unblocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) or account(s) should be blocked/unblocked.
=== Global block/unblock for [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address or account|Some IP address or account]] ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|IP address/username}}
Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~
When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request.
To find your IP, please visit https://www.whatismyip.com/
You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewards@wikimedia.org

Global block for vandalism-only IP

Status: In progress

Long-term abuse: ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2015년 제24주#14.45.93.180 및 그 대역, ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2015년 제29주#118.45.155.113 및 대역, ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2015년 제36주#112.165.67.149 , ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2015년 제50주#긴급 차단 요청, ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2016년 제12주#차단 회피, ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2016년 제22주#222.104.168.233 차단 요청, ko:위키백과:사용자 관리 요청/2016년 제35주#문서 훼손 IP 긴급 차단 요청, etc.

--Wikitori (talk) 19:43, 15 October 2016 (UTC) Reply

Looking at, I do see that the issues are mainly local to kowiki. Why can't this be just handled with a local block for now? The IPs appears to be on a dynamic range and I am not sure blocking them is of much use, except for a short term following the event. --Jyothis (talk) 23:28, 30 October 2016 (UTC) Reply
My bad, was looking at the wrong spot - they are static IPs, but still, can this be handled locally for now? --Jyothis (talk) 23:36, 30 October 2016 (UTC) Reply

Review whether we can global block 95.79.128.0/17

Status: In progress

I am seeing a whack of spam from the range 95.79.128.0/17 Russian provider across multiple big wikis (Commons/Meta/enWP) plus some others. From my checks of the wikis I cannot see evident good contributions by IP addresses. I think that it would be worth a wider investigation among your colleagues and interwiki checkusers to see if we can globally block it. I am testing a softblock on the range at Commons to see how many complaints may occur, and I think that a wider soft block could be advantageous. — billinghurst sDrewth 14:42, 16 October 2016 (UTC) Reply

I thought I had already commented here, but I must have forgotten. I do believe there is too much collateral damage when blocking this, specifically on ru-projects. Sa vh ñ 23:26, 10 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Global block/unblock for 2600:1:B101:180E:6513:66F5:BCF2:A16C

Status: In progress

Insults and racism on multiple wikis --Dr Zimbu (talk) 14:18, 13 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Latest comment: 7 years ago 10 comments6 people in discussion
Be sure to follow the instructions below:
  • Your request might be rejected if it doesn't include the necessary information.
  • Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewards connect or email your request to the stewards VRT queue at stewards-oversight@wikimedia.org (direct wiki interface) but do not post it here. Thanks.
  • Warning! This is not the place to ask for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because of content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places.
  • If you are globally locked, you should appeal your lock to stewards-appeals@wikimedia.org.

Please describe abusive activity of an account before reporting them here. Since stewards are often not active at projects the reported accounts are, things that seem obvious to you may not be equally obvious to the reviewing steward.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that:

  1. You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
  2. You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
  3. You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewards connect , especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests.
To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked
Copy one of the codes below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.
=== Global lock/unlock for Foo ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
* {{LockHide|username}}
* {{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc. --~~~~

For many accounts: 

=== Global lock for spambots/vandals ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3}}
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the names to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Global lock for 2007szm

Status: Done

An other sockpuppet of globally locked user 020730szm. Cross-wiki abuse, he doesn't stop his sockpuppetry. --Ks-M9 [disc.] 08:35, 12 November 2016 (UTC).Reply

Done--Shanmugamp7 (talk) 13:03, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Global lock/unlock for Nirzardp

Status: Done

compromised on enwiki. zzuuzz (talk) 14:13, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Done. -- Tegel (Talk) 14:14, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Global lock for Ckoerner

Status: Done

another compromise on enwiki. zzuuzz (talk) 15:25, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Done--Shanmugamp7 (talk) 15:34, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply

Global unlock for AlisonW

Status: Done

Another enwiki compromise, it appears, which I've just been advised of. Off-wiki confirmation available via (now removed). This is a fixed IP address so can also confirm my identity. --(IP redacted) 20:45, 12 November 2016 (UTC)

Sorry, but your message is somewhat ambiguous. Are you AlisonW asking to be unlocked? If so, I'll unlock your account so you can attempt a password reset. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:47, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply
Yes, I am AlisonW My first step upon notification was to do a password reset, which is when I was confirmed as blocked indef. --(IP redacted) 20:49, 12 November 2016 (UTC)
Alright, account unlocked. Let me know how it goes. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:50, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply
Many thanks - full password reset completed and two-factor about to be created. --Alison Wheeler (talk) 20:54, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply
Awesome. Tagging this as completed then :-) – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:55, 12 November 2016 (UTC) Reply


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