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Help page for blocked users
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What does this mean?
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What is a block?
A block is a measure used to protect Festipedia from possible improper activity. It prevents users from editing, renaming, creating, or otherwise contributing to pages on Festipedia, either across Festipedia or on certain pages. Blocks can apply to a user account, an IP address, or a range of IP addresses that is deemed responsible for or related to problematic activity. The reason for your block may be found in your block log.
Most common causes
- Problem with your editing or Wikipedia behavior (under any account or IP address) - your account or a connected IP has been used in a problematic way or there is a concern about your editing.
- Problem with your username - your username was unsuitable and has been blocked; you need to choose another before continuing.
- Unintended triggering of anti-vandalism systems (known as "collateral damage") - your IP address unfortunately happens to match an IP address used by a blocked account. Ask for further information and/or request unblocking. An administrator will investigate and consider whether it is likely this has happened.
- Using a VPN or other anonymizing proxy service - you are using a VPN or another service that uses proxies. These can be blocked for any period of time to protect site security. Please disconnect from the service before trying to edit Festipedia again. You may need to reconfigure proxy settings on your computer or router. If you are not using a proxy service, then follow the instructions below to send an appeal.
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What do I do now?
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- If instructions are given in the block message, follow them.
- If you have an account, ensure you are logged in. If you have never edited Festipedia before and/or do not have an account, you may need to create one. This will normally allow you to edit despite the block on your IP address. If you are currently blocked from creating an account, and cannot create one elsewhere in the foreseeable future, consider requesting one by sending an email to an administrator. Requests to unblock your IP address even if you are innocent will generally not be granted. We apologize for the inconvenience, but you must log in using an account in order to edit. This is necessary to prevent abusive users who may be using a similar IP address to yours.
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