User talk:Huntmog

Huntmog (talk) 22:09, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
 * This account doesn't appear to be blocked, so you must be under an autoblock; what exactly does it say when you try to edit? Sarcasticidealist (talk) 22:53, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Block Message
You are currently unable to edit pages on Wikipedia. You can still read pages, but you cannot edit, change, or create them. Editing from 98.231.16.0/20 (your account, IP address, or IP address range) has been disabled by Nishkid64 for the following reason(s):

That is the exact message I get, and that is from a discussion page, not even trying to edit the actual page. Huntmog (talk) 23:31, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Clearing an autoblock
Clearing an autoblock

Due to the nature of the block applied we need additional information before we can decide whether to unblock you. It is very likely that you are not personally blocked. If you are prevented from editing, it may be because you are autoblocked or blocked because of your IP address. Without further details there is nothing further we can do to review or lift your block. Please follow these instructions:


 * 1) If you have a Wikipedia account, please ensure that you are logged in. Your account name will be visible in the top right of this page if you are. If it isn't, try bypassing your web browser's cache.
 * 2) Try to [ edit the Sandbox].
 * 3) If you are still blocked, copy the {&#123;unblock-ip&#124;...&#125;} code generated for you under the " IP blocked? " section. This is usually hidden within the " What do I do now? " section. If so, just click the "[show]" link to the right hand side to show this text.
 * 4) Paste the code at the bottom of your user talk page and click save.

If you are not blocked from editing the sandbox then the autoblock on your IP address has already expired and you can resume editing. --Jayron32. talk . contribs 03:16, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Is this the right template? Not gonna lie, the templates listed are a bit wordy and confusing for an average internet user such as myself. It does say that my "autoblock will expire April 27th", not sure if that helps in clarifying this at all. Preciate any help in getting unblocked.... Huntmog (talk) 04:02, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The block message you get should tell you the IP you're editing from. We need that to help you out. Daniel Case (talk) 04:54, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The trick is, you need to follow the instructions above EXACTLY. When you edit a page, it generates a block message, right?  There will be a code that looks like {&#123;unblock-ip&#124;...&#125;} except that the unblock-ip bit will be followed by EITHER an IP address or a 6 digit code like "#345261"  We need one of those two numbers to find the source of the problem.  Only you can give us this information, we cannot find it for you.  If you just copy the entire {&#123;unblock-ip&#124;...&#125;} template, we should be able to solve this.  --Jayron32. talk . contribs  05:35, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Trying again.
Im at work now and not my apartment where the IP is apparently blocked, but that is the IP number that popped up last night at my apartment.

Jayron - Thank you for the help but please understand where I am coming from. As a moderator on several forums, I understand that it is often frustrating dealing with the mundane issues of the internet. However, the guy acted like a tool, did not help me at all, and insinuated that either A)I was stealing internet service or B) Lieing about being new to the apartment and not understanding why my IP was blocked. Huntmog (talk) 14:12, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Trying again.
Just went back and did a little research and this is the IP that was marked on my talk page so I am guessing it is the exact IP. Huntmog (talk) 14:12, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Yup, that's the IP in question, and it is indeed rangeblocked. The only way out of this is an IP block exemption, which we normally don't give out to users with this limited a history. But you seem pretty determined to contribute, and I see nothing harmful in your edit history. We might be able to do this on a temporary basis ... I will consult with other admins. Daniel Case (talk) 17:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks for staying in touch. It speaks well to what you would like to accomplish as an editor. I am going offline now for a bit, but I hope to be able to check on this in a few hours. Daniel Case (talk) 18:24, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Based on a brief conversation with Daniel Case at my talk page, we are in agreement that we are willing to extend to you good faith that you are not the person whom the rangeblock was intended to stop. I have granted your account a special permission known as IP Block Exemption.  Please read that blue linked policy page.  Be aware that IP Block Exemption allows you to edit through IP blocks like this.  However, if it turns out you are abusing the right, but using this account to vandalize, or if it is confirmed that you ARE the person whom the rangeblock was enacted to stop, you still may be directly blocked for abuse.  Good luck, and happy editing!  You should be free to edit any page now.  --Jayron32. talk . contribs  20:55, 23 March 2009 (UTC)


 * You're welcome. It's things like this that remind us all of the importance of assuming good faith. And while we're on that, I must apologize for my speculations that you were stealing service at the IP talk page ... later I realized from your wording that you didn't just use existing service, Comcast just probably assigned your new account an IP in the range. Daniel Case (talk) 13:44, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I've now adjusted the block, so you'll now be able to edit while logged in. Editing anonymously is still disabled, however. I hope this resolves this issue. Sorry for the inconvenience! Nishkid64 (Make articles, not wikidrama) 02:33, 25 March 2009 (UTC)