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November 2022

This account has been blocked indefinitely as a sockpuppet 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 sockpuppet, 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. _signed,Rosguill ^talk 01:28, 7 November 2022 (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).

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

Request reason:

I sincerely apologise for giving the impression I was editing articles for pay/being a conflict of interest. Naively, I made the mistake of not knowing multiple accounts was not allowed in this context. I understand why the other accounts I created were banned now, and realise why they were seen as an issue. I will not do it again.

I would like to make it clear that I do not know Scott Barley personally and I have not been paid by anyone to write articles on Wikipedia. Simply, I am a lover of art films. I have been for years, and I am especially interested in experimental film. Personally, I believe Scott Barley is one of the most important experimental filmmakers of the last ten years, and I am a fan. That is all. But I sincerely recognise the importance of neutrality in writing on Wikipedia, whether it is about about Scott Barley, and his films, or any other Wikipedia article. I will do my utmost to follow Wikipedia etiquette in future, and I will not make multiple accounts in the future.

I would like to contribute to Wikipedia in a proper way, as I rely on this website a great deal to learn, almost daily. I would like to support it and add to it where I can, mainly editing and adding to articles on experimental filmmakers, films, and art in general.

I would like to ask whether it would be best that I make a new account from scratch, or continuing using this one in the future? To be clear, I am not a sock puppet. But I recognise I need to educate myself on the appropriate way to edit Wikipedia articles, and I will ensure I do this thoroughly before editing any other articles.

I do understand that a neutral point of view is important. I apologise again, and request I am given a second chance. Thank you. Nikzx (talk) 21:30, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Not knowing that operating an alternative account can be improper, that I can understand. But at least eight, over a period of multiple years, including one you created after the first batch had been blocked with a notice that makes it quite clear a) how appeals work and b) that block evasion is not okay, that does not strike me as an innocent mistake. Equally, I have a hard time believing that you have no connection to Barley, considering that almost all significant edits by all of these accounts were made with what appears to be an intention to promote him. I am declining this request. --Blablubbs (talk) 11:27, 9 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Nikzx (talk) 21:28, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You must not create other accounts to edit until the block on this account is lifted as doing so is block evasion which would make being unblocked to edit much harder. The only, and best, method is to appeal as you have done here. If unsuccessful waiting an amount of time before requesting a new unblock request generally makes appealing the block easier as time is often used as a way to show someone has changed. Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 22:29, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I understand. As an assurance, I will not make any other accounts in the future, and apologise again for not being fully aware of the rules, and not following the rules properly. All I wish to do is add information to articles concerning art film, experimental film, and art in general. I hope this block can be removed, so I can show myself to be someone who can offer something useful and informative to Wikipedia. I am simply interested in adding knowledge to Wikipedia; something which I have relied on for many years before joining. Thank you. Nikzx (talk) 23:06, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If this appeal here is unsuccessful, you may appeal this block to the Arbitration Committee who can review blocks like this one. You can make such an appeal using Special:EmailUser/Arbitration_Committee (if you have an email address attached to this account) or alternatively email arbcom-en@wikimedia.org. Both methods go to the same place, with the first just being more convenient. Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 23:23, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked for sockpuppetry

Wikipedia's technical logs indicate that this user account has been or may be used abusively per the evidence presented at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Nikzx. It has been blocked indefinitely from editing to prevent abuse.

Note that multiple accounts are allowed, but not for illegitimate reasons, and any contributions made while evading blocks or bans may be reverted or deleted.
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Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 19:51, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]