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Happy editing! Someone who's wrong on the internet ( talk) 07:47, 2 December 2022 (UTC) reply

Welcome to Wikipedia. Your account has been blocked from editing because your username gives the impression that the account represents a group, club, organization, company, or website. Your username is the principal reason for the block. You are welcome to continue editing after you have chosen a new username that complies with Wikipedia's username policy, which is summarized here.

You should also read our conflict of interest guideline and be aware that promotional editing is not acceptable, regardless of the username that you choose. Additionally, if your contributions to Wikipedia form all or part of work for which you are, or expect to be, paid or compensated in any way, you must disclose who is paying you to edit here.

Please take a moment to either create a new account, or request a username change of your current account here. The new username that you choose must represent you as an individual person, and it must comply with Wikipedia's username policy.

• To create a new account with a different username, simply log out of this account and then click here to make a new one.
• If you prefer to change the username on this account, you may do so by adding the following text to the bottom of your talk page (this page): {{unblock-un|new username|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.

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Appeals: If your username does not represent a group, organization, website, or other entity described above, and if you believe that this block was incorrect or made in error, you may appeal this block by adding the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. 

Thank you.

— The Anome ( talk) 16:33, 3 November 2023 (UTC) reply

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Tao.contracting.229 ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))

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Request reason:

tao.contracting.229 does not represent any business or organization. there is no business or organization with this name, it represents only me as an individual. All activities under this account are my own and not funded or influenced by any other entity. Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 15:33, 24 November 2023 (UTC) reply

Decline reason:

Your username is that of a business according to search results. You will need to change your username. I am declining your request. 331dot ( talk) 15:40, 24 November 2023 (UTC) reply

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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.

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Tao.contracting.229 ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))

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Requested username:

oracle1995 ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Your reason here to be in full compliance with wikipedia username policy and resume contributing

Decline reason:

Duplicate request that's a nonstarter, too. 331dot ( talk) 09:15, 14 February 2024 (UTC) reply

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This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Tao.contracting.229 ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))

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Requested username:

yolo4jesus666 ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

to retain my beloved account Tao.contracting.229 (talk) 21:29, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

Decline reason:

I'm not quite sure that combining "jesus" and"666" would make for a username that others would be comfortable working with, and you also need to tell us what you would edit if you can't make any edits concerning your company. — Daniel Case ( talk) 07:26, 4 December 2023 (UTC) reply

I was unaware that name was also used by a business. In maryland. My apologies. I'd never heard of it. Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 21:32, 3 December 2023 (UTC) reply

 Renamer note: Not sure oracle 1995 is suitable. Oracle is the name of a company that changed it's name in 1995. Might I suggest choosing a user name that is not also the name of a company or offensive for religious reasons? Something individual. Best. -- Deepfriedokra ( talk) 18:23, 13 February 2024 (UTC) reply

The pattern random adverb + random adjective + random noun might be a useful tool. -- Deepfriedokra ( talk) 18:24, 13 February 2024 (UTC) reply

Looks like you are mocking me. You are inches from losing talk page access. Each of your user name choices has seemed more trollish than the last. This latest attack user name is beyond the Pale. I will have nothing further to do with attempting to help you. Good day. -- Deepfriedokra ( talk) 02:04, 14 February 2024 (UTC) reply

I apologize for mocking you. It was mediocre of me and it was kind of you to take the time to help me as an administrator. All time given in that position is charitable and unpaid, I respect you and anyone who has aided in building this site. I had hoped it would be perceived as humorous and within the allowable range of expression afforded to me in my naming process. I recognize now it was just antagonistic. I apologize for taking your time.

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery mediocrity can pay to greatness." Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 03:14, 3 March 2024 (UTC) reply

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Tao.contracting.229 ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))

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Requested username:

dvrh4m ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

To request account be unblocked by choosing dvrh4m as my username. Tao.contracting.229 (talk) 01:54, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Decline reason:

You also need to address your deliberate trolling. Yamla ( talk) 13:16, 23 February 2024 (UTC) reply

I failed to recognize how my choice of username deepfriedpedantry was a violation of policy. Reading the username policy I now see anything that can be considered an attack is strictly forbidden. At the time I searched active usernames and saw there were, and are, many other users using a name including "oracle". I felt to forbade my use of it, with my birthyear listed after, was unjustified . I wrongly thought I could express my view at the time that the ban was undue, while not being in violation of policy or angering the community.

I genuinely meant it in playful jest at the time of typing and should have realized how antagonistic the statement was and not done anything to add to the workload of the administrators who were taking the time to help me restore my account. I do not say any of this to excuse or defend what I did. But to genuinely convey my mistake and why I made it. I failed recognize the line between being antagonistic and reasonable conjecture. I am sorry. I have always intended to contribute here and not clog the processes. I took the ban too personally and acted inappropriately. I will not repeat the mistake. Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 03:03, 3 March 2024 (UTC) reply

I've changed this block to prevent you from editing until this is resolved. This isn't a matter of pedantry, there are policies to observe here if you want to participate; Deepfriedokra was trying to help you do so, and you threw it back in his face. Please edit your existing request to make a better choice of new username(don't make a new, additional request). If you don't make a proper choice, your talk page access will be removed next. 331dot ( talk) 09:18, 14 February 2024 (UTC) reply

I hope I am doing this correctly, it was not my intent to double post. I wrongly thought I was supposed to enter a new request if the prior was denied. On this attempt I did not type a new unblock prompt in, I just edited the current pending unblock dialogue box. By deleting my prior request and replacing it with the appropriate requested username "dvrh4m". I sincerely hope this is the correct procedure, I am doing my best to edit my existing request and not duplicate. Thank you all for your patience in this and not banning me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tao.contracting.229 ( talk • contribs)

You need to make a new unblock request for someone else to review. 331dot ( talk) 08:16, 3 March 2024 (UTC) reply

Is it possible that I will just be left blocked indefinitely? Or is there a typical timeframe one should expect to be blocked for creating a problematic username?

Can one sporadically beg on their own talk page in a tasteful manner? Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 15:26, 11 April 2024 (UTC) reply

This user is asking to be unblocked to request a change in username.

Tao.contracting.229 ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))

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Requested username:

dvrh4m ( talk · account availability check · rename user)

Request reason:

Requesting to have account unblocked now that I have acknowledged using "deepfriedpedantry" as a username constitutes trolling and was not within the range of allowed expression. I have genuinely apologized to the user deepfriedokra, in the thread in which he originally denied my request to change username to oracle1995.

Administrators should consider discussing any unblock with the blocking administrator (see the blocking policy).

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If you ask the blocking administrator to comment on this request, please place {{subst:Unblock on hold-notification | 1=Tao.contracting.229}} on the administrator's talk page. Then replace this template with the following:

{{unblock-un on hold | 1=blocking administrator | 2=dvrh4m | 3=Requesting to have account unblocked now that I have acknowledged using "deepfriedpedantry" as a username constitutes trolling and was not within the range of allowed expression. I have genuinely apologized to the user deepfriedokra, in the thread in which he originally denied my request to change username to oracle1995. | 4=~~~~}}

If you accept the unblock request, replace this template with the following:

{{unblock-un reviewed | 1=dvrh4m | reason=Requesting to have account unblocked now that I have acknowledged using "deepfriedpedantry" as a username constitutes trolling and was not within the range of allowed expression. I have genuinely apologized to the user deepfriedokra, in the thread in which he originally denied my request to change username to oracle1995. | accept=Allowing username change to requested username. Please select an option from [[Wikipedia:Changing username]] and file a request as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. ~~~~}}

If you decline the unblock request, replace this template with the following, replacing {{subst:Decline reason here}} with any specific rationale. If you do not edit the text after "decline=", a default reason why the request was declined will be inserted.

{{unblock-un reviewed | 1=dvrh4m | reason=Requesting to have account unblocked now that I have acknowledged using "deepfriedpedantry" as a username constitutes trolling and was not within the range of allowed expression. I have genuinely apologized to the user deepfriedokra, in the thread in which he originally denied my request to change username to oracle1995. | decline={{subst:Decline reason here}} ~~~~}}

Is there a way for me to request a username change to someone else? I have waited months, and asked politely if there is a time frame. No one is responding. I fulfilled all the requests made of me, have never partaken in any type of spam, vandalism, or self promotion. My edit history shows me earnestly trying to contribute throughout my time on wikipedia. The administrators responded very quickly to block me but no one will even take 10 seconds to explain if this said block is to be indefinite, or update it to a given timeframe. People engaging in blatant vandalism or paid editing are afforded three warnings, am I really just permanently blocked for making the wrong username? Is three months not sufficient? I just want to continue contributing, Is there a way I can appeal to at least have a finite time frame? Tao.contracting.229 ( talk) 02:17, 21 April 2024 (UTC). reply

Only one open request is needed at a time, adding additional requests does not speed up the process. Admins are volunteers, doing what they can, when they can, and understandably not all admins want to wade into a contentious area like this. Please be patient.

There is no requirement for a certain number of warnings, or any warnings at all. 331dot ( talk) 08:53, 21 April 2024 (UTC) reply