User talk:2401:4900:2E95:C935:7C27:96F0:2E74:36FB

Collateral Damage Due to Blocking of this IP Range.
Hi,

I understand the IP range on which my IP falls is blocked due to rule violation by certain users on this range (2401:4900:0:0:0:0:0:0/34), and that is fine. However I (User:ReluctantPhilosopher) tried logging in after a hiatus of several years and discovered that I am unable to use the reset password feature because I find myself on this IP range. I have absolutely no history of vandalism or otherwise improper conduct on Wikipedia and would request you help in resetting my password (If I understand correctly the block is only for anons).

Thanks a lot.

User:ReluctantPhilosopher

EDIT: Just for added information, the block was last made/updated by User:Widr with the reason "Using Wikipedia for promotion or advertising purposes: LTA: contact #, reservation # scam"

Thanks for your message, 331dot, but this does not seem fair at all. I want to use the previous user name as I have all my edit history linked to it, and I like the user name; I shouldn't have to give it up for no fault of mine. I have seen that in similar other cases moderators/administrators have sent the affected user a password reset mail to overcome the issue on a one-time basis. Please do that for me as well.

EDIT: For your reference, here is a link to an instance where a moderator got a password reset email sent to a user in a situation similar to mine.