User talk:Fadz86

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Happy editing! ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 15:48, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 15:48, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

October 2024

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing because it appears that you are not here to build an encyclopedia.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 15:50, 22 October 2024 (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).

Fadz86 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

I was unaware that my edits would result in a block, and I am keen to address any misunderstandings. I was surprised to see my parents' hometown edited to emphasise a Jewish presence. My research indicates that there are Hasbara Fellowships funded by the Israeli government to train young activists in editing Wikipedia articles. This aligns with broader efforts to emphasise Jewish presence or claims over land in the Levant, which has been observed in Palestine and could signal similar actions in Lebanon. I also believe that terms like "depopulated and repopulated" instead of "ethnically cleansed and colonised" misrepresent historical events and contribute to a narrative that could be considered whitewashing. My edits were intended to reflect accurate information, particularly concerning Lebanese villages, and I have provided sources to support them. I am committed to adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines and would appreciate guidance on how best to contribute constructively and have my block lifted. Fadz86 (talk) 16:03, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Your edits were inappropriate. Wikipedia is not the place to WP:RIGHTGREATWRONGS. Your original research indicating the Israeli government is training young activists is not relevant to your block, but you may want to contact Wikimedia's Disinformation Response Taskforce (DRT), drt@wikimedia.org. Yamla (talk) 20:09, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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