Steward requests/Global

This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.

For global IP block requests, read the guideline and make a request below. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long.
For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding.
For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat

If you are here because you have been blocked by a global block, and believe that the block is in error or you have not done anything wrong, there are a few methods through which you can appeal:

If the IP is not currently blocked on meta, you can post a request to this page following the instructions below to have the IP unblocked.
If the IP is currently blocked on meta, you can post an appeal on your talk page. For maximum effectiveness, link to the username of the steward who globally blocked the IP address using the code [[User:USERNAME|USERNAME]] so that they are pinged by it.
If you are editing from an account and have been caught by a global IP block that is unlikely to be removed (i.e. because it is an open proxy or because of long-term abuse), you can request an individual exemption from the block at the requests for global permissions page. Please see the section on global IP block exemptions on that page for specific instructions for making a request.
If none of those options work, you are free to email us at stewards@wikimedia.org.

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

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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 10 years ago 3 comments3 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 [[<tvar name=rfh>Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat</tvar>|Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat]] instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.</translate>

<translate> 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.</translate>

<translate> Instructions for making a request</translate>

<translate> Before requesting, make sure that:

You know the IP address(es) or accounts you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
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.</translate>

=== Global block/unblock for <translate><!--T:5--> [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address or account|Some IP address or account]]</translate> ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|<translate><!--T:6--> IP address/username</translate>}}
<translate><!--T:7--> Description, evidence, diffs, etc.</translate> --~~~~

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 <tvar name=whatismyip>https://www.whatismyip.com/</tvar>; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on <tvar name=IRC>IRC</tvar> or by email at: <tvar name=address>stewards@wikimedia.org</tvar></translate>

Global block for 100.2.24.137

Status: In progress

100.2.24.137 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Locked on en.wiki and it.wiki for vandalism, he/she moved on es.wiki, fr.wiki, and ru.wiki, with analogous contributions in artices about cinema. I can't exclude that he/she vandalized other wikis. Thanks. --Harlock81 (talk) 07:59, 29 April 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global block for cross-wiki spambots

Status: Done

80.242.220.50 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
88.132.181.127 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
88.198.155.51 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye <-- web hosting by Hetzner
124.238.238.50 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
182.48.116.55 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
185.14.248.27 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
189.195.218.232 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Very nice site! spam. Please block these IPs for at least one week as they are repeatedly abused. I've noticed that IPs used for VNS! spam has been used not only for one session. Some IPs seemingly do not have edits. That is 1) were not able to go beyond the global filter for sw 2) where creations were deleted. Thanks, --Glaisher [talk] 06:04, 1 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Done, all done - thanks. QuiteUnusual (talk) 08:29, 1 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

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

Latest comment: 10 years ago 10 comments8 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:

You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
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 First Soldier

Status: Not done

First Soldier (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt )} • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser )

Long term abuse on sl Wikipedia and vandalism on Wikidata [1], [2] from Igor Janev. --Kolega2357 (talk) 19:02, 26 April 2014 (UTC) Reply

Please, this comments do not have anything with Igor Janev! Such accusations are preposterous! Please Kolega2357, behave yourself! You should be ashamed Kolega2357!

P.S. People like Kolega2357, should face serious legal consequences! — The preceding unsigned comment was added by 178.222.110.165 (talk)

Not done, edit history does not support an account lock. QuiteUnusual (talk) 07:52, 28 April 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global lock for Alanish

Status: In progress

Alanish (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt )} • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser )
User replaces a panoramic photo for his non professional photo. Arranges cross-wiki edits war. Now he cross-wiki removing any pictures of city Belgorod. In Russian WP is already locked for that (see him talk page in ruwp). In hrwp page Belgorod was protected. What to do? Maybe a global lock? guc.--Iluvatar (talk) 20:14, 27 April 2014 (UTC) Reply
If the only purpose of the account is editing about this photo stuff, then he could be locked IMHO. --MF-W 21:19, 27 April 2014 (UTC) Reply
As far as I can see, only around this photo. Now he deletes all pictures from "Belgorod" pages (most likely for the reason that I nominated for deletion his photo on Wikimedia Commons). In ruwp he tell: "nothing hurts like the truth. This is the real Belgorod". City has not met expectations tourist? :)--Iluvatar (talk) 21:37, 27 April 2014 (UTC) Reply