User talk:2600:1012:B016:85BC:F8E5:C2C0:BB32:9275

Block appeal / presumption of guilt
Since I've been pinged, I'll offer some recent context. Please refer to this thread at ANI. This LTA has a long history of bizarre gaslighting of this kind. They were in fact blocked for two years on this /40 by Widr before I'd even noticed that they were back. When I did encounter them again, editing on their other ranges 2600:1700:1250:6d80::/64 and 2603:8002:73f:1fcf::/64, I then realized that they were evading Widr's block. People believed me (and Acroterion blocked the other ranges) because I presented dispositive evidence of block evasion, not because of my experience or personal connections. As I've explained to this user in the past, this has nothing to do with "ideology". It's rather that they've repeatedly shown that they do not have the maturity to edit Wikipedia, and have wasted many, many editor hours in the process. Generalrelative (talk) 23:03, 28 December 2023 (UTC)
 * On a personal note, I'd like to address the IP user directly: It might seem otherwise, but I genuinely wish you well. You've spoken many times about your time in prison, and voiced feelings that others have not acknowledged your rehabilitation. I acknowledge it. If you've served your time, whatever landed you in jail is behind you. If you feel a personal need to atone for any wrongs you may have done, I acknowledge your power to do so. I feel for you and am rooting for your success in life. Even though you cannot edit Wikipedia for the next two years, there are lots of genuinely constructive ways for you to make a positive change in this world. Giving a hand-up to others who have struggled in similar ways is always a great place to start. I'm not sure I can expect you to take my words to heart, but I thought I'd try. Warm wishes for the new year, Generalrelative (talk) 23:26, 28 December 2023 (UTC)