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[[File:Wikipedia Checkuser.svg|25px|left]]'''[[Wikipedia:CheckUser|CheckUser]] evidence has determined that this IP address or network has been used (not necessarily by you) to disrupt Wikipedia. It has been blocked from editing to prevent further abuse.''' |
[[File:Wikipedia Checkuser.svg|25px|left]]'''[[Wikipedia:CheckUser|CheckUser]] evidence has determined that this IP address or network has been used (not necessarily by you) to disrupt Wikipedia. It has been blocked from editing to prevent further abuse.''' |
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| 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: |
| 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:blue;">'''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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{{xt|'''IP users (without an account):'''}} If you do not have an account and wish to bypass this block, [[Wikipedia:Why create an account?|an account can be created]] to allow you to edit. In general, these blocks only prevent users who are not logged in from editing; once you are logged in, the block will no longer affect you in any way. Please use the [https://accounts.wmflabs.org account creation request form] to request an account under your preferred username. It is important that you '''use an e-mail address issued to you by your ISP, school, or organisation''', so we may verify that you are a legitimate user. If using the form, please refer to this block under "comments". If e-mailing, please refer to this block in your message. |
{{xt|'''IP users (without an account):'''}} If you do not have an account and wish to bypass this block, [[Wikipedia:Why create an account?|an account can be created]] to allow you to edit. In general, these blocks only prevent users who are not logged in from editing; once you are logged in, the block will no longer affect you in any way. Please use the [https://accounts.wmflabs.org account creation request form] to request an account under your preferred username. It is important that you '''use an e-mail address issued to you by your ISP, school, or organisation''', so we may verify that you are a legitimate user. If using the form, please refer to this block under "comments". If e-mailing, please refer to this block in your message. |