User talk:Freoh

Return from exile?
Hi, I would like to return to Wikipedia, but first I need to better understand your rationale for banning me. You criticized me for actions that I took in an attempt to improve Wikipedia's somewhat toxic culture, and I thought that everything I was doing was well within the bounds of the policies and guidelines. You accused me of stirring drama, but I am still unclear how editors are supposed to resolve user conduct disputes without others finding such confrontation disruptive. I hope to once again be a productive contributor to the project. &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 00:51, 4 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Hi Freoh. I am no longer an admin, and am not participating in administrative discussions. You can submit an unblock request through the normal system. -- Tamzin  &#91;cetacean needed&#93; (they&#124;xe) 03:15, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

You are only blocked from the user talk, Wikipedia, and Wikipedia talk namespaces. What edits do you need to make in those namespaces? 331dot (talk) 13:58, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
 * , I plan to use those namespaces in the same ways that other editors use them, similarly to how I used them before my expulsion: encouraging newcomers, contributing to consensus in centralized discussions, politely reminding others of the civility policy, awarding barnstars, removing personal attacks, et cetera. &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 14:31, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
 * That's a general answer; I was looking for a more specific answer. Is there a particular edit you want to make right now if you could? 331dot (talk) 15:44, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Yes, I would like to leave a farewell message at User talk:Larataguera, who seems to have left the project dispirited a few months after I was forced out. We were both trying to counter systemic bias on Wikipedia, and I had a lot of positive interactions with them. I hope to encourage them to return at some point. &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 17:58, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Display name 99 (talk) 21:58, 4 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Your request is open and visible; what makes you think it isn't? 331dot (talk) 18:33, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
 * did not include me in User:AmandaNP/unblock table, so I was unsure if administrators would see my request. If you say that it is visible, then I assume someone will get to it eventually. Thanks for the confirmation! &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 18:43, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
 * hmm that's interesting. An admin still hasn't declined or accepted. Never seen that before.  thetechie@enwiki  :  ~/talk/  $  03:25, 15 May 2024 (UTC)


 * , my understanding of my block is that a former administrator misinterpreted my attempts to call out incivility as attempts to stir drama, and I have proposed changes to my future behavior that I hope will avoid these kinds of misunderstandings. Is there something else that you would like to see here? Are there other behavioral changes that you would like to see? &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 16:59, 21 May 2024 (UTC)

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It named you too, but I was pinging as I read, and decided to stop, there was so many people. I look forward to read about it in The Signpost, and who knows, perhaps there'll be a Grabowski/Klein style arbcom case. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 17:19, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you for your thank lol, if you agree w me could you please offer your thoughts or support as I want that discussion to take a more constructive route Alexanderkowal (talk) 18:53, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I agree with your proposal but fear the US nationalist reaction. Administrators sent threatening messages when I tried to add some postcolonial balance to similar disagreements in the past. Good luck! &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 19:33, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * The discussions at a tipping point at the moment, just a comment saying I generally approve however are unsure on the particular wording or content would go a long way but dw lol Alexanderkowal (talk) 19:47, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Was it the same guy? He appears to have had a history of warnings about personal attacks and bullying. I might report him if he doesn’t act up soon Alexanderkowal (talk) 11:14, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * No, but Wikipedia is full of similar editors. The regulars at WP:ANI/I tend to deny colonialism and can be quite rude, especially if you try to call attention to their incivility. I tried to report conduct problems in similar situations, and ended up with a block: I agree that the conduct against you at Talk:United States is inappropriate and goes against both the letter and spirit of Wikipedia policy, but I cannot back you up if you take this to a noticeboard. &emsp;&mdash;&hairsp; Freoh 19:21, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * That’s okay I understand. I think we’re making some headway to work more constructively Alexanderkowal (talk) 19:33, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * He’s only criticised phrasing and motives, not the content Alexanderkowal (talk) 19:34, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Just keep trying to work constructively and collaboratively and try to see the other persons POV and discern valid points Alexanderkowal (talk) 19:38, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

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