User talk:Bkleinberg

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Blocked for sockpuppetry

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing for sock puppetry per evidence presented at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Bkleinberg. Note that multiple accounts are allowed, but using them for illegitimate reasons is not, and that any contributions made while evading blocks or bans may be reverted or deleted. If you believe that this block was in error, and you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by first reading the guide to appealing blocks, then adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here ~~~~}} below. Bbb23 (talk) 17:44, 19 September 2018 (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).

Bkleinberg (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

The evidence of sockpuppetry is based on coincidence, not fact. All of my edits have been legitimate and properly cited. The availability of an image for use on a page is coincidental. This is my only account and I would prefer to keep it. I know nothing about the other accounts that claim to be linked to me Bkleinberg (talk) 19:40, 21 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Sockpuppetry is confirmed. Yamla (talk) 00:03, 22 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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 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).

Bkleinberg (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

Dear Wikipedia. I have been accused of sockpuppetry and been blocked. It’s been pretty upsetting and I have spent the last few days reviewing pages and pages of Wikipedia policies and practices and I would like to appeal and politely request that my main account be unblocked or allow me to have a clean start. To be absolutely honest, until this moment I had no idea what sock puppetry was and that it was a blockable offense. While ignorance and stupidity is no excuse, I will admit to using multiple accounts. Mostly, it was to show my father and sister how to edit without having their edits show up in my main account. They never wanted to have their own accounts, for whatever reason. And sometimes one of us would not log out so some of the edits appear to be in sequence.

I do know that in one instance, some photos that my dad had were uploaded improperly by him to one of my accounts (I forgot which one). He is a freelance journalist and was given the images for publicity use. This became an issue because he technically was not the copyright holder. But the images were placed in the public domain so he thought he could use them. Either way, they were removed. I’m not sure if that had anything to do with the blocking.

But my main point is that none of these accounts were used for vandalism, deception or to disrupt a page, or to create the appearance of one account supporting the claims of the others, or mislead some other editor. Or to evade some kind of punishment. In fact, I’m pretty confident that all of the edits and pages created by me, my dad and my sister, are all really legitimate and made using pretty high quality sources. And, I think many of the edits made to flag poor citation were pretty important to improve the whole project. In sum, I know all of the edits have been made honestly and in good faith.

It has been a really great experience editing Wikipedia pages over the past few years and I have learned a lot about sourcing and a whole bunch of different topics and people. I will promise not to operate multiple accounts and now have a much, much better understanding of the policies of Wikipedia. I hope you see fit to unblock me. I will make sure my sister and my dad have their own accounts from now on. Or at least they won’t be able to use my computer. Thanks. P.S. – I read something about including a mention of the linked accounts on all of the user talk pages. I’m ok if you want me to do that as well. But, I’m ok to just start a whole new account. Just let me know. I really enjoy finding sources for facts so if you want to give me some of that work to do as a punishment, that's ok too.

Bkleinberg (talk) 05:43, 24 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

The blocking administrator, a CheckUser, has declined to consent to an unblock, so no non-CU admin is permitted by policy to lift this block, as I mention below. Any further appeal should be made to the Arbitration Committee, which is Wikipedia's highest dispute resolution body. See Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Ban appeals for more information. Kevin (aka L235 · t · c) 07:05, 14 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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.

Hi Bkleinberg, I'm contacting the blocking administrator in this case for comment. Because this is what's known as a "CheckUser block", meaning it was made at least in part on the basis of private server logs, I am not permitted to unblock you without the consent of someone with access to those logs, so they have a chance to review any non-public information here. Sorry for the wait – we'll try to get back to you soon. Best, Kevin (aka L235 · t · c) 02:52, 13 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hi user:L35. Thanks for looking in to my block appeal. Any update? I feel like I am being especially punished because pages that I've worked on are being deleted without debate or discussion. Since I'm blocked, I can't comment on Talk pages to discuss the deletions. Bkleinberg (talk) 05:13, 3 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hi User:L235. Thanks for looking in to my block.. I feel like I am being unduly punished because two pages that I've worked on have been deleted without proper discussion. Since I'm blocked, I can't even respond on talk pages. Bkleinberg (talk) 05:16, 3 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Bkleinberg, as I mentioned earlier, if you're still interested in appealing, you'll need to do so by submitting an appeal to Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee, which is Wikipedia's highest dispute resolution body. See Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Ban appeals for more information. Best, Kevin (aka L235 · t · c) 05:17, 3 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hi User:L235. Now I'm being accused of UPE. How do I defend myself against these claims?

Proposed deletion of Adriana Martin (lifestyle expert)

Hello, Bkleinberg. I wanted to let you know that I’m proposing an article that you started, Adriana Martin (lifestyle expert), for deletion because I don't think it meets our criteria for inclusion. If you don't want the article deleted:

edit the page
remove the text that looks like this: {{proposed deletion/dated...}}
save the page

Also, be sure to explain why you think the article should be kept in your edit summary or on the article's talk page. If you don't do so, it may be deleted later anyway.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions.

K.e.coffman (talk) 06:08, 13 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Bkleinberg, you cannot use your Talk page to contact other editors about articles or to discuss edits to articles. I've removed those posts from here.--Bbb23 (talk) 12:39, 3 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]