User talk:Cobbastevens

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.

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

Request reason:

I’d like to request reconsideration of the blocking of my account. This is my one and only account and over a period of time I have made meaningful edits to wikipedia in the past in Olympic / Sport subjects. On the I noticed there was no page for London Roar - a professional swimming team who I had dealt with professionally in the past but am not an employee of. I have been accused of sock puppetry despite all the words being of my own work and referenced sources. If my draft article has been denied publication, I seek explanation of improvements to ensure it is published and for future reference.

Decline reason:

A simple denial is insufficient in sock puppetry cases, as every sockpuppeteer denies doing so. If you are not a sockpuppet, you will need to provide a plausible explanation as to why we think that you are if you aren't. I am declining your request. 331dot (talk) 08:16, 29 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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

Request reason:

Thanks. May I ask for an explanation of why I am accused of sock puppetry with evidence so I can give explanation? Could I also suggest looking up my IP address as opposed to the sock puppeteer to show that we are clearly different users?

Decline reason:

Not an unblock request. If it's not sockpuppetry then it's meatpuppetry which is also disallowed. This also has the taint of UPE spam. MER-C 16:44, 29 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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

Request reason:

Hi, I'd like to request to be unblocked so that I may continue to make meaningful contributions to Wikipedia in subjects for which I am well-versed. After reading through Wikipedia's policy of sockpuppetry and meat puppetry I understand the reasoning behind my current block. As described above, I was accused of sockpuppetry for attempting to create a page for the London Roar - which I notice has now been created (unsure by whom). A past colleague of mine mentioned that they had previously unsuccessfully tried to create a page for the subject, but in doing so, violated Wikipedia's terms due to their conflict of interest. As an unconflicted third-party, I thought I would fill the knowledge gap given I had no current relationship with the subject, in my own words, citing reliable sources in an objective style. However, after reading Wikipedia's policies, I now understand how this could be considered to be breaking that policy. Most importantly, I now know and understand why the reasons behind why this block is in place to maintain the editorial independence of the site. I'd like to further reiterate that over the past seven years I have made meaningful edits to Wikipedia and wish to continue to do so, vowing not to infringe on this policy in the future.Cobbastevens (talk) 01:54, 13 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

So, you're proxying for a blocked editor? Why is it so important to you and the other meat puppets that this article be created? I find it bizarre that so many people would come to Wikipedia just to create this one article unless they were being paid to do so. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 08:07, 31 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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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).

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

Request reason:

Hi NinjaRobotPirate, apologies I think there's a misunderstanding. The article has already been created by someone else - I have no idea who. I don't want to make changes to that article or anything. I thought I was doing a friend a favour, and I now realise the reason for my block. I'm not being paid, I just wanted to contribute to Wikipedia like everyone else, within the guidelines. That's all I want to do.

Decline reason:

Regardless of the lack of financial incentive, editing on behalf of blocked editors is not allowed. _signed,Rosguill ^talk 05:36, 10 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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