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• The action you have requested is limited to users in the group: Administrators.
• You cannot change the protection settings of this page because you do not have permission to edit it.
• This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
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  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 18.206.0.0/16 has been blocked (disabled) by ‪ST47‬ for the following reason(s):

  

  The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked because it is believed to be a web host provider. To prevent abuse, web hosts may be 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.

  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.

  If you do not have any other way to edit Wikipedia, you will need to request an IP block exemption.

  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 05:36, 30 September 2026.

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  For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

  Other useful links: Blocking policy · Help:I have been blocked

• Your IP address is in a range that has been blocked on all Wikimedia Foundation wikis. The block was made by ‪Jon Kolbert‬. The reason given is Open proxy/Webhost: See the help page if you are affected .
  • Start of block: 05:37, 21 February 2024
  • Expiry of block: 05:37, 21 February 2029
  Your current IP address is 18.206.153.34. The blocked range is 18.206.0.0/16. Please include all above details in any queries you make. If you believe you were blocked by mistake, you can find additional information and instructions in the No open proxies global policy. Otherwise, to discuss the block please post a request for review on Meta-Wiki. You could also send an email to the stewards VRT queue at stewards@wikimedia.org including all above details.

Protection log

• 18:31, 24 August 2018 Ymblanter talk contribs protected Michael (album) [Edit=Require autoconfirmed or confirmed access] (expires 18:31, 27 August 2018) [Move=Require autoconfirmed or confirmed access] (expires 18:31, 27 August 2018) (Persistent disruptive editing: RFPP request) (hist)
• 19:03, 11 April 2011 Ged UK talk contribs protected Michael (album) ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 19:03, 11 July 2011 (UTC)) [move=autoconfirmed] (expires 19:03, 11 July 2011 (UTC)) (Semi-protection: vandalism. using TW) (hist)
• 01:36, 24 December 2010 Courcelles talk contribs protected Michael (album) ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 01:36, 11 February 2011 (UTC)) [move=autoconfirmed] (expires 01:36, 11 February 2011 (UTC)) (Excessive vandalism) (hist)
• 23:59, 6 December 2010 Courcelles talk contribs changed protection settings for Michael (album) ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 02:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (expires 02:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)) (Disruptive user has been blocked (by someone else)) (hist)
• 02:38, 6 December 2010 Courcelles talk contribs protected Michael (album) ‎[edit=sysop] (expires 02:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (expires 02:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)) (Full protection: dispute. using TW) (hist)
• 14:43, 27 November 2010 HJ Mitchell talk contribs removed protection from Michael (album) (per request from a fellow admin, dispute apparently over) (hist)
• 00:15, 26 November 2010 HJ Mitchell talk contribs changed protection settings for Michael (album) ‎[edit=sysop] (expires 00:15, 28 November 2010 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (expires 00:15, 28 November 2010 (UTC)) (Full protection: dispute, multi-party edit war also spilling over to related templates etc. using TW) (hist)
• 03:48, 6 November 2010 Courcelles talk contribs protected Michael (album) ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 03:48, 6 January 2011 (UTC)) [move=autoconfirmed] (expires 03:48, 6 January 2011 (UTC)) (Semi-protection: vandalism. using TW) (hist)

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