User talk:MlaneNYIT/Archive 1

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 * Checkusers check more than just IPs, and in any case only checkusers can assess a checkuser block as it's based on information admins can't have access to per the Foundation's privacy policy. — Jeremy  v^_^v  Bori! 00:59, 6 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks, what is the appeal process in that case?MlaneNYIT (talk) 15:26, 6 March 2014 (UTC)

I'm going to contact as well to see if we can get some more insight here. only (talk) 15:32, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

Block review
Hello MlaneNYIT. Please make certain that your work email address is active in your preference settings, then send me a quick message via this link. Once I receive your message, I will revisit my block of your account. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 18:02, 8 March 2014 (UTC)
 * I received your email message and have unblocked your account. There has been a very disruptive user editing from your location, and on first glance, your account appeared to be them trying to evade blocks their accounts. However, now that you have confirmed that you are indeed using an official email address, I can only assume that my original finding was wrong. Please accept my apologies and I hope that you will find your time here rewarding.
 * On that note, though, I will be leaving some information at the top of the page to help guide you as you begin editing. As a member of university staff, you will need to be mindful of our conflict of interest policy to avoid conflicts with other users. Cheers ​—DoRD (talk)​ 15:05, 10 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks. We do have a shared IP here that faculty staff and students use so I understand mistakes happen.  I had already read what I could find WRT employees editing their employer's wikipedia page.  Obviously WP:NPOV, WP:RS, and WP:COI are some to be particularly mindful of and I will be.MlaneNYIT (talk) 15:19, 10 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Hi, I still appear to be IP blocked "Editing from 167.206.128.5 has been blocked (disabled) by Courcelles for the following reason(s):" Will this come off in time?  Thank you.MlaneNYIT (talk) 17:22, 10 March 2014 (UTC)
 * You should be able to edit now. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 17:33, 10 March 2014 (UTC)
 * looks good now. These are the types of edits I'd like to make without going through the talk page first | example diff.  There are several purely factual items that need updating.  For anything that may be of a more nuanced nature I'll consult the talk page first.  Hopefully this is a good way to proceed though feedback is welcome.MlaneNYIT (talk) 17:40, 10 March 2014 (UTC)