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This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia. This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.
Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.
The IP address or range 18.119.0.0/16 has been blocked by ST47 for the following reason(s):
You will not be able to edit Wikipedia using a web host provider because it hides your IP address, much like a proxy or VPN.
We recommend that you attempt to use another connection to edit. For example, if you use a proxy or VPN to connect to the internet, turn it off when editing Wikipedia. If you edit using a mobile connection, try using a Wi-Fi connection, and vice versa. If you are using a corporate internet connection, switch to a different Wi-Fi network. If you have a Wikipedia account, please log in.
How to appeal if you are confident that your connection does not use a web host's IP address:
If you are confident that you are not using a web host, you may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. My IP address is _______. Place any further information here. ~~~~}}. You must fill in the blank with your IP address for this block to be investigated. Your IP address can be determined here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the unblock ticket request system. There are several reasons you might be editing using the IP address of a web host (such as if you are using VPN software or a business network); please use this method of appeal only if you think your IP address is in fact not a web host.
Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using web host in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.
This block will expire on 05:32, 21 January 2026. Your current IP address is 172.70.127.73.
Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.
12:32, 20 March 2013Ged UKtalkcontribs changed protection settings for Linux [move=sysop] (indefinite) (change from semi to PC. History is too long to have no protection at all. traffic quite low so PC shoudl be OK)(hist)
15:27, 11 August 2009SarekOfVulcantalkcontribs changed protection settings for Linux [edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 15:27, 12 August 2009 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (indefinite) (semi-protected 1 day due to ip edit warring)(hist)
12:32, 20 March 2013Ged UKtalkcontribs configured pending changes settings for Linux [Auto-accept: require "autoconfirmed" permission] (change from semi to PC. History is too long to have no protection at all. traffic quite low so PC shoudl be OK)(hist)
This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
You will not be able to edit Wikipedia using a web host provider because it hides your IP address, much like a proxy or VPN.