| style="border-top: 1px solid #AAA; padding-top: 0.5em;" | Wikipedia tries to be open, but we sometimes must [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|block]] [[IP address]]es to prevent editing by abusers, vandals, or block evaders. <span style="color:red;">'''These blocks can affect users who have done nothing wrong. If you are a legitimate user, follow the instructions below to edit despite the block'''</span>. Users who are the intended target of a range block may still [[Wikipedia:Guide to appealing blocks|appeal the block]].
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