User talk:ProgVal

Unblock 88.190.201.82
I'm a little confused; you just made an edit 3 minutes after posting this to an article. That would mean you're not blocked, if so. only (talk) 17:47, 1 January 2014 (UTC)


 * I had to switch to another IP address, which I cannot always use ProgVal (talk) 17:49, 1 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I have softblocked the IP address. You have approximately 1.5 years until this needs reviewing. Please to be sure to be familiar with the sockpuppetry policy. -- zzuuzz (talk) 14:50, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Isn't sockpuppetry about using multiple accounts? I do not have another account, neither did I logout to edit anonymously… ProgVal (talk) 15:09, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh, you meant unblocked the IP address. It looks like it didn't work, I am still getting the same block message (“Editing from 88.190.0.0/16 has been blocked (disabled) by Elockid for the following reason(s): The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked because the IP range you are editing from is a web host provider. […]”). ProgVal (talk) 15:16, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes, it's to do with multiple deceptive use, I'm sure doesn't apply here but I thought I'd mention it. You should be able to log in and edit. Unregistered use will not work, but you should be able to log in. -- zzuuzz (talk) 15:57, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I am able to log in, but not to edit. ProgVal (talk) 15:59, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Zzuuzz has added an anon-only block for your specific IP address to the existing range block, evidently thinking that would over-ride the range block, but my understanding is that puts the restrictions of both blocks in force jointly on your IP address, neither countermanding the effects of the other. I may be wrong about that, but if I am right then it explains why you still can't edit. I have contacted the original blocking administrator, Elockid, and asked him to look into the situation. I do hope this can get sorted out soon, but I'm afraid you may have to be patient for a while. JamesBWatson (talk) 21:09, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I understand. Thanks for your help! ProgVal (talk) 21:20, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
 * My understanding is the more specific block applies, and this has always worked before. ProgVal, could you confirm the 'exit' IP address you're using - it should be shown in the block message. You can also check by going to Special:Mytalk when logged out. It's possible that edits could come from a different IP. -- zzuuzz (talk) 04:05, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
 * The block message shows the range: http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/original/1389076715.png My IP address is 88.190.201.82 (shown both in Special:MyPage and with a different tool). ProgVal (talk) 06:42, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
 * zzuuzz, my understanding is that the most restrictive block will override any less restrictive blocks, and that certainly seems to be the case here. IPBE is the only way around a hardblock like this unless the editor can use a different range. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:46, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
 * We shall see. Could you please [//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Sandbox&action=edit try editing with the IP] while you are logged in again ProgVal? -- zzuuzz (talk) 18:46, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Sorry, there is still no change :/ ProgVal (talk) 08:47, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Then they must have fixed it. As they say, IPBE is the only way. You'll have to ask the blocking admin, by email I expect. Point to this discussion. -- zzuuzz (talk) 05:17, 9 January 2014 (UTC)