For your information I have taken my case to the attention of the Stewards at Meta:
==An abuse of Checkuser and Sysop priveleges on English WP - How to resolve when English has failed?== Hi All,
I know this has probably arose many times before but the level of power abuse by wikipedia user Jayjg has been steadily rising for a long time.
When I discussed the possibility of arbitration on English I was blocked indefinately.
The reason for my block was Checkuser confirmed sockpuppet - however Jayjg never filed an RfCU, nor discussed this with any other editor. He unilaterally performed the checkuser without consideration for the community. I cited this as "inadmissable evidence" for an indefblock. At which point my userpage was protected by suspected meatpuppet of Jayjg, SlimVirgin.
Despite the fact that the checkuser rules here on meta state that resolving a dispute with the leaders of a wiki is not a valid motive. It seems that Jayjg is able to disregard the rules. I would like an external view, but every time I have requested Jimbo's attention on my talk page - the request has been removed.
I therefore request the attention of one or more stewards and/or further information on procedure to resolve a problem outside of English WP. -- MiddleEastern 15:06, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
See above and extensive discussion below - see also contribs of Jayjg and numerous complaints of Admin abuses.--MiddleEastern 15:07, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
You have had your unblock request denied four times already. We normally permit a maximum of two, but this fifth request has clearly passed in to unblock abuse territory. This page is now protected for two weeks for your continued admin-shopping. — Yamla 15:40, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
Hello MiddleEastern, and welcome to Wikipedia! We are very glad that you have registered and look forward to your contributions. Here are some helpful links for a newcomer:
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on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions.I like your edits, and am glad that you have joined us. But be careful. We have many oppenents here. Beware of the WP:3RR 3 revert rule. If you revert an article more than 3 times in a day, they can get you blocked. Best to move to a different article before this happens. Best of luck! ابو علي (Abu Ali) 21:13, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
It looks like Abuali and I both have the Israel article on our watchlists. I was coming by to tell you practically the same thing. Making edits to the introduction of that particular article which provide a reflection of reality as most people outside of Israel see it is nearly impossible. You don't have to stop trying, but be prepared to be deeply frustrated, even if you make sure to raise your points in the talk page and source them like crazy. Usually, they will just gang-up revert you anyway. But you'll have a better chance. Good luck. Tiamut 21:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
FYI, democracy is defined by rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, free press, and not by the absence of security barriers (many states have them - but you picked Israel as your target). ← Humus sapiens ну ? 21:44, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi there -- Meaning no disrespect, could we discuss the tag issue on the talk page before putting them in? If we're unable to resolve the issue, then perhaps they can be included; otherwise, there's an active discussion on the talk page regarding how to fix various NPOV problems that you might be interested in participating in. That said, based on my experience, I'd recomend trying to really stick to the substantive matters of specific content, rather than the larger political issues if possible. Wikipedia asks this of editors on all sides, so things don't get too heated and contentious, even if the larger topics can be so. Cheers, Mackan79 13:31, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
I am no good with that kind of thing. I copied mine from other users pages. I tried a quick scan in help, but it turned up nothing. If I do find something, I'll let you know.
On a personal note: I totally understand your passion. So many times I have felt very frustrated and angry about the diminishment of crimes that seem so obvious to me (and many others). Of course, it's normal to be angry or disturbed by that. Just remember not to let your anger get the better of you. I know it's deeply offensive how some people ignore reality and make apologies for crimes that you or those you loved ones might be affected by, and it's tempting to hurt them back by telling them what you think about people who do that kind of thing. But don't even bother. They won't hear you anyway and your comments will just be used to make you look unreasonable when they are taken out of context at a later date. I'm just sharing my own experiences which I hope are helpful, rather than hurtful. :) Tiamut 19:29, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
See Wikipedia:Administrators#Dealing with grievances. ← Humus sapiens ну ? 20:18, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
I've listed Template:De-sysop, Template:AdministratorsNoticeBoardDiscussion, and Wikipedia:Template messages/UserPage Namespace for speedy deletion because the templates seem to be divisive and inflammatory. Wodup 09:48, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please do not remove the deletion notice from the page while the debate is in progress. Thank you. - Mike Rosoft 14:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please stop asking other editors to vote in support of your RfA. This is not acceptable behavior, as you would know if you had read the RfA instructions. I have removed your canvasing, and if you continue to do this you may be blocked for disruption. Thanks, Gwernol 14:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
I strongly suggest that you withdraw. ابو علي (Abu Ali) 14:46, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi! I have closed your RFA prematurely as it does not meet the current expectations of the community. Please spend some time on wikipedia before you apply again. Regards, =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:24, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear MiddleEastern. I am flattered that you view me as worthy of being an administrator. I am not sure, however, if I can accept the nomination at this time. Nominations to adminship are not supposed to be made lightly, and people may automatically dismiss the seriousness of this nomination coming so closely on the heels of your self-nomination. Additionally, while I welcome a review of my editing history and any comments people may have for improvements, I am also quite sure that I could use some more experience with some of the wikitools here before moving towards adminship in earnest. Thank you for your generous gesture, but perhaps it would be better to wait a while before considering a nomination again. At this particular moment in time, I will have to respectfully decline. Tiamut 16:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
السلام عليكم, MiddleEastern. I would like to point out some things to you which you most likely are not aware of yet. I understand from this comment of yours that you think that if you or someone who agreed with you was an administrator, then it would be easier to influence the content of articles (for better or for worse, it's not my place to comment). I'm afraid that administrators are not allowed to use their administrative privileges in disputes to which they are a party, so I think that maybe you should drop the issue for now. If you want an Arab admin to discuss certain issues with (for whatever reason, e.g. you don't know how to say something in English), then try User:FayssalF. About your signature, you're not allowed to include images in your signature, see WP:SIG#Images regarding this. Welcome to Wikipedia from me also.-- Domitius 16:52, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello MiddlEeastern, and welcome to Wikipedia. I notice you are a relative newcomer here and have got stuck right in to some rather controversial subjects. Thats great, especially as I think its important for combatting Western bias that we have contributers from all cultures and countries. However for your work to be respected here, I would really counsel against comments such as these in future. It fails our policies on so many levels (see WP:NPA for starters) and it is also completely speculative (and apparently untrue). Please don't take this as an attack, i'm simply trying to ensure you remain in a position whether you can help improve the project, as if these sorts of accusations are repeated you will most likely find yourself blocked from editing. Best wishes, Rockpocke t 17:31, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please remove the flag fro your signature. Per WP:SIG, images should not be included in signatures. Thanks, Gwernol 17:42, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear Wikipedians,
The administrative hierarchy has decided to block me as a sockpuppet of a user I've never heard of. This is because I challenged their control over the site. I will return before long to continue the constructive work I am doing. I will not accept this block which calls me a sockpuppet vandal, where vandal simply means that I have disagreed with the leadership. I urge my fellow sensible users to continue the noble challenge of neutralising Israeli articles. The administrator
User:Jayjg has a vendetta against me. I have been discussing my unblock with a respectable admin Gwernol, Jayjg has been trying to stop him from speaking to me, probably because Jayjg knows I have caught him out and is trying to rally around other "established users" in order to silence my call for fairness and liberty throughout the internet. --
MiddleEastern - For Palestine
20:32, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear Gwernol,
I am not a sockpuppet and I dont know how it is decided who is one, I dont know how to prove I'm not. I can re-align my IP mask to a different address if that helps?--
MiddleEastern - For Palestine
20:53, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have never vandalised nor disrupted wikipedia intentionally, I am using an IP masking software "MaskMaster" to scramble my location so that I can access sites banned in Israel. Furthermore, I believe that the checkuser run on me was not done so In good faith. I believe I was "checkusered" for the sole reason that I challenged some admins' authority over English WP. The rules of checkuser as laid down by Meta Wiki state that "(a bare disagreement with the leaders of a wiki is not a valid motive).". In conclusion, I believe that there was no valid reason to run the original checkuser, and that I was blocked for a conflict of interest with a high-ranking administrator. Therefore I request the unblock I am entitled to-- I now also request the attention of Jimbo Wales and/or The arbtitration committee, PLUS my immediate unblock so that I can actively participate in discussions about my edits in order to have fair representation. You have my word that I will not edit articles for content until the dispute is resolved. --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 14:29, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
It appears you have been established per checkuser to share an IP with a persistent vandal. It is unlikely that this happened by accident even if it is true that you were using IP masking software. Wikipedia does not have rules about the inadmissibility of evidence, so your allegations about the motives of the checkuser investigation are immaterial. As you have removed previous unsuccessful unblock requests, your talk page is now protected. — Sandstein 20:05, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
On second thought, I've reverted the protection to discuss this with the blocking admin. Do not issue further unblock requests in the meantime. Sandstein 20:18, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
(as above)
Decline reason:
I am not sure about this claim of using "MaskMaster" (that does not seem to yield any Google hits, neither it is available or was ever available from eBay as the user claims. (Also note that there is no feasible way to accomplish that "IP scrambling" with just a piece of software), neither I am impressed with the purported use of such IP software to access "sites banned in Israel". There is no Internet censorship in Israel. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 20:42, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
I must say, I do think this may be a coincidence. I'm basing this on the babelboxes; Frogsprog claimed different linguistic capabilities [2]. If MiddleEastern can confirm his level of Arabic as his native language (there are plenty of native speakers on Wikipedia), and perhaps also his Persian and Turkish (je peux confirmer ton niveau de français si tu veux :)) then I'd recommend unblocking him or at least getting a checkuser admin who was not in a content dispute with him to give his or her opinion.-- Domitius 22:24, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Some friendy advise, MiddleEastern: Wikipedia is not a place to bring about our advocacy for a cause: Wikipedia is not a battleground of ideas. It is an encyclopedia developed by a community of people within a framework of respect and civility. If you want to pursue justice for your cause, Wikipedia is not the place for that. Asserting that admins are against you because of they are Jewish, is highly inflammatory and worthy of an indefblock , regardless of the sockpuppet accusations. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 22:28, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
-- MiddleEastern - For Palestine 22:36, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
(edit conflict) ::In MiddleEastern's defense, I find her explanations about being a regular editor on WikiTravel to be quite compelling. Having met her on the editing pages, I was wondering how she could be so proficient in coding and editing, but so unaware of the strict application of WP:CIVIL policies as regards political content (which led to think that she could be a sockpuppet, something I intimated to Avi/Avraham after her block). But at WikiTravel she would have been editing articles largely unrelated to political issues and would not have had a chance to test the limits of allowable political discourse. I do wish Gwernol were here. He was involved in following up the block with Jayjg after it was placed. Perhaps he knows something about the check-user request or related issues? Tiamut 22:38, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Tiamut, you say you are a native speaker of Arabic, perhaps you can confirm that MiddleEastern is a native speaker (just have a few words with him). It's a formality in my opinion, and I don't believe he is lying or anything, it's just evidence that he's not Frogsprog.-- Domitius 22:45, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
ما فمتيش عليّ؟ Tiamut 23:07, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Tiamut: أنا لست جدّا جيّدة مع الأبجدية إنجليزيّة! أنا سأضطرّ استعملت "[منقحر]" إن نحن ينبغي اتّصلت في هذا أبجدية! -- MiddleEastern - For Palestine 12:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have now proved beyond reasonable doubt that my having the same IP as Frogsprog was purely coincidental. Before making a decision could the admin reading this please view the entire section of my talk page, entitled "block". I certainly believe that a username unblock reflects consensus. I would request however that the IP in question be blocked from editing by all but already registered users. --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 16:10, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Wikipedia doesn't allow editing via proxies, zombies, etc. Block is justified on these basis alone. See WP:BLOCK#Disruption" ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 16:55, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
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MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have now proved beyond reasonable doubt that my having the same IP as Frogsprog was purely coincidental. Before making a decision could the admin reading this please view the entire section of my talk page, entitled "block". I certainly believe that a username unblock reflects consensus. I would request however that the IP in question be blocked from editing by all but already registered users. I also request that an admin who has not been at all involved in this discussion review this time. That's only fair! --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 18:46, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
I am declining this block almost entirely on the semi-proven sockpuppetry allegations. You have clearly been incivil, but we don't just hand down indefinite blocks willy-nilly for incivility. Others on WP:ANI have said blocking you indefinitely for incivility alone is reasonable, but... um... no, it's not. It took us over two months to hand down an indefinite block to seriously anti-Muslim RunedChozo ( talk · contribs). I won't leave out the suggestion that certain biases from editors had bearing on the great amount of disgust that came in response to your incivility, but it's not relevant here. The facts speak for themselves. As a disruptive sockpuppet, you have already wasted any second chance you may have been offered by going to a second account. If, however, the sockpuppet allegations are definitively disproven, I would be the first to unblock you and give you the second chance that so many other incivil editors have been given after an appropriate reprimand. Please do not see this as even a partial endorsement of your conduct at all; it is not at all. I find hate speech offensive no matter who it is directed at – whether they be Muslims or Jews, Americans or Iranians, tall people or short people. I'm simply trying to make the fairest decision possible, based on previous experience and the opinions expressed at WP:ANI. -- tariqabjotu 00:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
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I will request other admins to take a look at this, just to be 100% sure that the block has the necessary support. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 20:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
I would still like the discussion at ANI reviewed by Jimbo, just because I want to know the unbiased opinion of our community's most senior member... please! --
MiddleEastern
18:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
RE: Jayjg's comments on the noticeboard - Jayjg I am saddended by your cold reception to the proverbial olive branch. -- MiddleEastern 20:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
User:Spearhead_no._2 blanking and vandalising Israel -- MiddleEastern 19:04, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
For your information I have taken my case to the attention of the Stewards at Meta:
==An abuse of Checkuser and Sysop priveleges on English WP - How to resolve when English has failed?== Hi All,
I know this has probably arose many times before but the level of power abuse by wikipedia user Jayjg has been steadily rising for a long time.
When I discussed the possibility of arbitration on English I was blocked indefinately.
The reason for my block was Checkuser confirmed sockpuppet - however Jayjg never filed an RfCU, nor discussed this with any other editor. He unilaterally performed the checkuser without consideration for the community. I cited this as "inadmissable evidence" for an indefblock. At which point my userpage was protected by suspected meatpuppet of Jayjg, SlimVirgin.
Despite the fact that the checkuser rules here on meta state that resolving a dispute with the leaders of a wiki is not a valid motive. It seems that Jayjg is able to disregard the rules. I would like an external view, but every time I have requested Jimbo's attention on my talk page - the request has been removed.
I therefore request the attention of one or more stewards and/or further information on procedure to resolve a problem outside of English WP. -- MiddleEastern 15:06, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
See above and extensive discussion below - see also contribs of Jayjg and numerous complaints of Admin abuses.--MiddleEastern 15:07, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
You have had your unblock request denied four times already. We normally permit a maximum of two, but this fifth request has clearly passed in to unblock abuse territory. This page is now protected for two weeks for your continued admin-shopping. — Yamla 15:40, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
Hello MiddleEastern, and welcome to Wikipedia! We are very glad that you have registered and look forward to your contributions. Here are some helpful links for a newcomer:
I hope you enjoy being a Wikipedian and decide to stay! A few things to remember:
{{helpme}}
on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions.I like your edits, and am glad that you have joined us. But be careful. We have many oppenents here. Beware of the WP:3RR 3 revert rule. If you revert an article more than 3 times in a day, they can get you blocked. Best to move to a different article before this happens. Best of luck! ابو علي (Abu Ali) 21:13, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
It looks like Abuali and I both have the Israel article on our watchlists. I was coming by to tell you practically the same thing. Making edits to the introduction of that particular article which provide a reflection of reality as most people outside of Israel see it is nearly impossible. You don't have to stop trying, but be prepared to be deeply frustrated, even if you make sure to raise your points in the talk page and source them like crazy. Usually, they will just gang-up revert you anyway. But you'll have a better chance. Good luck. Tiamut 21:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
FYI, democracy is defined by rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, free press, and not by the absence of security barriers (many states have them - but you picked Israel as your target). ← Humus sapiens ну ? 21:44, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi there -- Meaning no disrespect, could we discuss the tag issue on the talk page before putting them in? If we're unable to resolve the issue, then perhaps they can be included; otherwise, there's an active discussion on the talk page regarding how to fix various NPOV problems that you might be interested in participating in. That said, based on my experience, I'd recomend trying to really stick to the substantive matters of specific content, rather than the larger political issues if possible. Wikipedia asks this of editors on all sides, so things don't get too heated and contentious, even if the larger topics can be so. Cheers, Mackan79 13:31, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
I am no good with that kind of thing. I copied mine from other users pages. I tried a quick scan in help, but it turned up nothing. If I do find something, I'll let you know.
On a personal note: I totally understand your passion. So many times I have felt very frustrated and angry about the diminishment of crimes that seem so obvious to me (and many others). Of course, it's normal to be angry or disturbed by that. Just remember not to let your anger get the better of you. I know it's deeply offensive how some people ignore reality and make apologies for crimes that you or those you loved ones might be affected by, and it's tempting to hurt them back by telling them what you think about people who do that kind of thing. But don't even bother. They won't hear you anyway and your comments will just be used to make you look unreasonable when they are taken out of context at a later date. I'm just sharing my own experiences which I hope are helpful, rather than hurtful. :) Tiamut 19:29, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
See Wikipedia:Administrators#Dealing with grievances. ← Humus sapiens ну ? 20:18, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
I've listed Template:De-sysop, Template:AdministratorsNoticeBoardDiscussion, and Wikipedia:Template messages/UserPage Namespace for speedy deletion because the templates seem to be divisive and inflammatory. Wodup 09:48, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please do not remove the deletion notice from the page while the debate is in progress. Thank you. - Mike Rosoft 14:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please stop asking other editors to vote in support of your RfA. This is not acceptable behavior, as you would know if you had read the RfA instructions. I have removed your canvasing, and if you continue to do this you may be blocked for disruption. Thanks, Gwernol 14:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
I strongly suggest that you withdraw. ابو علي (Abu Ali) 14:46, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi! I have closed your RFA prematurely as it does not meet the current expectations of the community. Please spend some time on wikipedia before you apply again. Regards, =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:24, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear MiddleEastern. I am flattered that you view me as worthy of being an administrator. I am not sure, however, if I can accept the nomination at this time. Nominations to adminship are not supposed to be made lightly, and people may automatically dismiss the seriousness of this nomination coming so closely on the heels of your self-nomination. Additionally, while I welcome a review of my editing history and any comments people may have for improvements, I am also quite sure that I could use some more experience with some of the wikitools here before moving towards adminship in earnest. Thank you for your generous gesture, but perhaps it would be better to wait a while before considering a nomination again. At this particular moment in time, I will have to respectfully decline. Tiamut 16:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
السلام عليكم, MiddleEastern. I would like to point out some things to you which you most likely are not aware of yet. I understand from this comment of yours that you think that if you or someone who agreed with you was an administrator, then it would be easier to influence the content of articles (for better or for worse, it's not my place to comment). I'm afraid that administrators are not allowed to use their administrative privileges in disputes to which they are a party, so I think that maybe you should drop the issue for now. If you want an Arab admin to discuss certain issues with (for whatever reason, e.g. you don't know how to say something in English), then try User:FayssalF. About your signature, you're not allowed to include images in your signature, see WP:SIG#Images regarding this. Welcome to Wikipedia from me also.-- Domitius 16:52, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello MiddlEeastern, and welcome to Wikipedia. I notice you are a relative newcomer here and have got stuck right in to some rather controversial subjects. Thats great, especially as I think its important for combatting Western bias that we have contributers from all cultures and countries. However for your work to be respected here, I would really counsel against comments such as these in future. It fails our policies on so many levels (see WP:NPA for starters) and it is also completely speculative (and apparently untrue). Please don't take this as an attack, i'm simply trying to ensure you remain in a position whether you can help improve the project, as if these sorts of accusations are repeated you will most likely find yourself blocked from editing. Best wishes, Rockpocke t 17:31, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Please remove the flag fro your signature. Per WP:SIG, images should not be included in signatures. Thanks, Gwernol 17:42, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear Wikipedians,
The administrative hierarchy has decided to block me as a sockpuppet of a user I've never heard of. This is because I challenged their control over the site. I will return before long to continue the constructive work I am doing. I will not accept this block which calls me a sockpuppet vandal, where vandal simply means that I have disagreed with the leadership. I urge my fellow sensible users to continue the noble challenge of neutralising Israeli articles. The administrator
User:Jayjg has a vendetta against me. I have been discussing my unblock with a respectable admin Gwernol, Jayjg has been trying to stop him from speaking to me, probably because Jayjg knows I have caught him out and is trying to rally around other "established users" in order to silence my call for fairness and liberty throughout the internet. --
MiddleEastern - For Palestine
20:32, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Dear Gwernol,
I am not a sockpuppet and I dont know how it is decided who is one, I dont know how to prove I'm not. I can re-align my IP mask to a different address if that helps?--
MiddleEastern - For Palestine
20:53, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have never vandalised nor disrupted wikipedia intentionally, I am using an IP masking software "MaskMaster" to scramble my location so that I can access sites banned in Israel. Furthermore, I believe that the checkuser run on me was not done so In good faith. I believe I was "checkusered" for the sole reason that I challenged some admins' authority over English WP. The rules of checkuser as laid down by Meta Wiki state that "(a bare disagreement with the leaders of a wiki is not a valid motive).". In conclusion, I believe that there was no valid reason to run the original checkuser, and that I was blocked for a conflict of interest with a high-ranking administrator. Therefore I request the unblock I am entitled to-- I now also request the attention of Jimbo Wales and/or The arbtitration committee, PLUS my immediate unblock so that I can actively participate in discussions about my edits in order to have fair representation. You have my word that I will not edit articles for content until the dispute is resolved. --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 14:29, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
It appears you have been established per checkuser to share an IP with a persistent vandal. It is unlikely that this happened by accident even if it is true that you were using IP masking software. Wikipedia does not have rules about the inadmissibility of evidence, so your allegations about the motives of the checkuser investigation are immaterial. As you have removed previous unsuccessful unblock requests, your talk page is now protected. — Sandstein 20:05, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
On second thought, I've reverted the protection to discuss this with the blocking admin. Do not issue further unblock requests in the meantime. Sandstein 20:18, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
(as above)
Decline reason:
I am not sure about this claim of using "MaskMaster" (that does not seem to yield any Google hits, neither it is available or was ever available from eBay as the user claims. (Also note that there is no feasible way to accomplish that "IP scrambling" with just a piece of software), neither I am impressed with the purported use of such IP software to access "sites banned in Israel". There is no Internet censorship in Israel. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 20:42, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
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I must say, I do think this may be a coincidence. I'm basing this on the babelboxes; Frogsprog claimed different linguistic capabilities [2]. If MiddleEastern can confirm his level of Arabic as his native language (there are plenty of native speakers on Wikipedia), and perhaps also his Persian and Turkish (je peux confirmer ton niveau de français si tu veux :)) then I'd recommend unblocking him or at least getting a checkuser admin who was not in a content dispute with him to give his or her opinion.-- Domitius 22:24, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Some friendy advise, MiddleEastern: Wikipedia is not a place to bring about our advocacy for a cause: Wikipedia is not a battleground of ideas. It is an encyclopedia developed by a community of people within a framework of respect and civility. If you want to pursue justice for your cause, Wikipedia is not the place for that. Asserting that admins are against you because of they are Jewish, is highly inflammatory and worthy of an indefblock , regardless of the sockpuppet accusations. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 22:28, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
-- MiddleEastern - For Palestine 22:36, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
(edit conflict) ::In MiddleEastern's defense, I find her explanations about being a regular editor on WikiTravel to be quite compelling. Having met her on the editing pages, I was wondering how she could be so proficient in coding and editing, but so unaware of the strict application of WP:CIVIL policies as regards political content (which led to think that she could be a sockpuppet, something I intimated to Avi/Avraham after her block). But at WikiTravel she would have been editing articles largely unrelated to political issues and would not have had a chance to test the limits of allowable political discourse. I do wish Gwernol were here. He was involved in following up the block with Jayjg after it was placed. Perhaps he knows something about the check-user request or related issues? Tiamut 22:38, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Tiamut, you say you are a native speaker of Arabic, perhaps you can confirm that MiddleEastern is a native speaker (just have a few words with him). It's a formality in my opinion, and I don't believe he is lying or anything, it's just evidence that he's not Frogsprog.-- Domitius 22:45, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
ما فمتيش عليّ؟ Tiamut 23:07, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Tiamut: أنا لست جدّا جيّدة مع الأبجدية إنجليزيّة! أنا سأضطرّ استعملت "[منقحر]" إن نحن ينبغي اتّصلت في هذا أبجدية! -- MiddleEastern - For Palestine 12:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have now proved beyond reasonable doubt that my having the same IP as Frogsprog was purely coincidental. Before making a decision could the admin reading this please view the entire section of my talk page, entitled "block". I certainly believe that a username unblock reflects consensus. I would request however that the IP in question be blocked from editing by all but already registered users. --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 16:10, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Wikipedia doesn't allow editing via proxies, zombies, etc. Block is justified on these basis alone. See WP:BLOCK#Disruption" ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 16:55, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
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MiddleEastern ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I have now proved beyond reasonable doubt that my having the same IP as Frogsprog was purely coincidental. Before making a decision could the admin reading this please view the entire section of my talk page, entitled "block". I certainly believe that a username unblock reflects consensus. I would request however that the IP in question be blocked from editing by all but already registered users. I also request that an admin who has not been at all involved in this discussion review this time. That's only fair! --MiddleEastern - For Palestine 18:46, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Decline reason:
I am declining this block almost entirely on the semi-proven sockpuppetry allegations. You have clearly been incivil, but we don't just hand down indefinite blocks willy-nilly for incivility. Others on WP:ANI have said blocking you indefinitely for incivility alone is reasonable, but... um... no, it's not. It took us over two months to hand down an indefinite block to seriously anti-Muslim RunedChozo ( talk · contribs). I won't leave out the suggestion that certain biases from editors had bearing on the great amount of disgust that came in response to your incivility, but it's not relevant here. The facts speak for themselves. As a disruptive sockpuppet, you have already wasted any second chance you may have been offered by going to a second account. If, however, the sockpuppet allegations are definitively disproven, I would be the first to unblock you and give you the second chance that so many other incivil editors have been given after an appropriate reprimand. Please do not see this as even a partial endorsement of your conduct at all; it is not at all. I find hate speech offensive no matter who it is directed at – whether they be Muslims or Jews, Americans or Iranians, tall people or short people. I'm simply trying to make the fairest decision possible, based on previous experience and the opinions expressed at WP:ANI. -- tariqabjotu 00:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
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I will request other admins to take a look at this, just to be 100% sure that the block has the necessary support. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 20:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
I would still like the discussion at ANI reviewed by Jimbo, just because I want to know the unbiased opinion of our community's most senior member... please! --
MiddleEastern
18:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
RE: Jayjg's comments on the noticeboard - Jayjg I am saddended by your cold reception to the proverbial olive branch. -- MiddleEastern 20:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
User:Spearhead_no._2 blanking and vandalising Israel -- MiddleEastern 19:04, 19 March 2007 (UTC)