June 2020[edit]

This account has been blocked indefinitely as a sock puppet that was created to violate Wikipedia policy. Note that using multiple accounts is allowed, but using them for illegitimate reasons is not, and that all edits made while evading a block or ban may be reverted or deleted. If this account is not a sock puppet, 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. CaptainEek ^{Edits Ho Cap'n!}⚓ 02:17, 7 June 2020 (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).

Economist4738 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

The subject of the discussion is well known for personal attacks on people who question her legitimacy as an academic. I am unable to engage in free discussion from my main account, which links to my real identity, so I created this account. I am not doing any cross-over editing. The sock puppetry page has a clear carve-out for privacy: "Privacy: A person editing an article that is highly controversial within their family, social or professional circle, and whose Wikipedia identity is known within that circle, or traceable to their real-world identity, may wish to use an alternative account to avoid real-world consequences from their editing or other Wikipedia actions in that area. "

Please reinstate my accountEconomist4738 (talk) 02:22, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

No. The section you are referring to mentions that sock puppets may not be used for anything listed in the "inappropriate uses" section, one of which is the following: Editing project space: Undisclosed alternative accounts are not to be used in discussions internal to the project. AfD nominations are in project space and so are subject to those rules. creffett (talk) 03:10, 7 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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