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Yamla, My account was blocked for using multiple accounts, and I understand that my case is complex and difficult to explain. To clarify, Vocal is a friend I know from Facebook who lives in another country, and he occasionally shares his account with me. As a mentor to Vocal, I have occasionally used his account to provide guidance and support. (I am a mentor for numerous Wikipedians and others who are interested in Wikipedia, and I teach them how to write articles for Wikipedia on my Facebook page. I am famous in my country for my teaching Wikipedia and creating articles about the Burmese revolutionaries during the dark period, and you can verify this by asking other respected Burmese Wikipedia editors.)

To clarify, I invite you to compare our edit histories through CU or the User Compare Report [1]. It will be evident that our origins are not the same, and our contributions are only related to some AfD discussions and not our respective articles. Additionally, as a Check user, you may compare our devices and locations to verify that we are distinct.

Upon closer examination, you will notice that our locations and devices are significantly different. Additionally, as a user from Myanmar, I was unable to access Wikipedia during the country's coup d'état on February 1, 2021, due to a nationwide internet shutdown. The Myanmar military government has blocked all language editions of the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, part of a widening post-coup internet censorship regime imposed by the military junta. (https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2021/feb/21/myanmar-blocks-wikipedia-in-all-languages-netblocks-2266920.html). During the time of the internet shutdown, I requested Vocal's help to edit Myanmar coup-related articles via Telegram when I had the opportunity to use the internet for a very brief period. Vocal made an edit on February 1 on a military-related topic, specifically about the coup leader Min Aung Hlaing. (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Min_Aung_Hlaing&diff=prev&oldid=1004147888). As you can see, Vocal was able to make edits on Wikipedia while I was unable to do so due to the internet shutdown in Myanmar. I was only able to come online on February 4 with the help of a VPN, and I was granted an IP block exemption in order to be able to edit on Wikipedia using the VPN. (My first edit on Wikipedia after the coup, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aung_Pyae_Sone&oldid=1004822235). I still have the IP block exemption, but since I left my country in 2022, I am now able to edit without using a VPN. Please check my profile and activities during the coup (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Taung_Tan&oldid=1127830114).

To clarify, I was active on Wikipedia before Vocal's block in March 2021. Therefore, it is evident that I am not attempting to evade Vocal's block, and our contributions and interests are separate and distinct from each other. While I am working on improving Wikipedia articles related to my country, Vocal is working on topics that interest him and his country. Following Vocal's block on Wikipedia, I continued to remain active on the Myanmar project. Presently, I'm the leading editor for the Wikipedia Myanmar project after leaving my country. Meanwhile, Vocal focuses on topics related to Chinese mythology and India, which are not my areas of interest. Vocal reached out to me for help in getting his account unblocked after his appeal was rejected by an admin. Unfortunately, I wasn't available to assist him at the time. However, I now have some free time and am taking a closer look at his account block. I logged into his account and drafted an appeal on his behalf.

Regrettably, I forgot to log out of my Taung Tan account and carelessly made some grammar changes on Vocal's account, which led to my own account being blocked. While I acknowledge that I am associated with Vocal, I am not the same person as him. Additionally, it's worth noting that Vocal and I have different genders [2]. I would appreciate it if you could spend more time examining and contrasting our respective contributions to gain a clearer understanding of this situation. Taung Tan (talk) 18:22, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Sharing accounts is strictly prohibited here. I'm afraid you've violated WP:MEAT, violated the community's trust and I will not be unblocking you. Indeed, your account may now be considered compromised (WP:COMPROMISED) as you have shared it with someone else. You don't have to accept my decision, though. This is why the unblock process exists. See WP:GAB. --Yamla (talk) 19:03, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I want to clarify that I was not aware that sharing accounts violates Wikipedia's policy on Meatpuppetry (WP:MEAT). In this case, Vocal shared his account with me to address an issue, and I did not ask to share his account. It is important to note that I did not agree with all of Vocal's contributions, and I have even opposed his opinions in certain AfDs. I feel extremely disappointed with this situation. It seems unfair that I am being blocked when it was Vocal who shared his account with me. I am a leading active user for my country's Wikipedia project, and I need to continue my contributions. He worked for his country, and I work for Myanmar. In my opinion, the block should be applied to Vocal, not me. I would like to "Super CU request" for my justice. You can see my good works on my Talk pages. Taung Tan (talk) 19:16, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I don't believe you. See for example, this edit made with this acccount. --Yamla (talk) 19:25, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I already admitted this above. "Regrettably, I forgot to log out of my Taung Tan account and carelessly made some grammar changes on Vocal's account, which led to my own account being blocked." I wrote the current appeal on Vocal's behalf by logging into his account, and the mistake that led to the block was caused by me forgetting to log out. Please carefully read my explanation above. Taung Tan (talk) 19:26, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

You are free to contest your block. Sharing an account is a blockable offense and editing on behalf of a blocked user is a blockable offense. Any checkuser can see the same technical data I saw, though frankly you've already admitted to sharing an account and to editing on behalf of a blocked user. I'm really surprised you think you shouldn't be blocked for this. But, again, you are free to contest your block and another admin will review it. They are free to lift the block without consulting me. For anyone reviewing it, checkuser technical data doesn't show anything other than what's been admitted here, so you are free to ignore that part of the block. Taung Tan may demand a review by a checkuser, though; that's their call, though I'd argue it'd be pointless here. --Yamla (talk) 19:33, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[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).

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

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Request reason:

This is new for me. So, please point me in the direction of a method to unlock my account. I made this mistake as per Vocal's request for his block appeal. I did not hack his account, and I'm not a hacker. I'm a Wikipedia mentor. I would like to request a deep review by a checkuser. Please see; User talk:Taung Tan#Explain. Taung Tan (talk) 19:51, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Decline reason:

A checkuser isn't needed here any more than there has already been one. It sounds like(though it's confusing) you used their account, and not the other way around. But editing on behalf of a blocked user is sufficient to block this account, and I don't disagree with Yamla's assessment. 331dot (talk) 20:46, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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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.

Thanks 331dot. I logged in for the owner's request and only wrote an appeal bcz his English bad. I did not edit any of the other articles. I accecpt my mistake. Because I never learned WP:COMPROMISED, I'm not sure how to request that my account be unblocked. My block is will be forever?. Regards Taung Tan (talk) 20:56, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I'm not sure that the reason for you using another's account is particularly relevant. If someone's English skill is insufficient to participate here, they should edit something like the Simple English Wikipedia or the Wikipedia of their primary language. There's nothing special about the English Wikipedia, it isn't the premier Wikipedia. I accept that this may have been in good faith, but it was a poor decision. As WP:COMPROMISED states, it may be your only pathway forward is to contact a checkuser or even a steward and convince them you and only you are in control of this account. 331dot (talk) 21:59, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I echo what 331dot says. I'd also want a complete list of any other accounts you've ever accessed, an assurance that you understand what you did was inappropriate, and a promise never to do so again. To be clear, you should never access another account even if the person grants you permission, nor should you work with a person blocked for WP:CIR to improve the English of their unblock request. What you did was staggeringly inappropriate and I'm just not seeing you understand that. It's not that you didn't know the policy. There are lots of policies. It's that your actions were so staggeringly inappropriate. --Yamla (talk) 22:03, 14 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello Yamla, I'm here to begin the appeal process after calming down and taking a long break. I sincerely want to return to Wikipedia. As you mentioned earlier, you need a comprehensive list of any other accounts I've ever accessed. I want to assure you that I have only accessed the Vocal account, and I won't lie about it. As you are aware, there are no more than 5 Burmese editors on English Wikipedia. It is not possible for me to access their accounts, and you can easily verify this as they are separate individuals from me. I am solely interested in topics related to Myanmar and have no interest in topics outside of this scope. I understand that as a supreme check-user, you have access to all the information you need, including the accounts I accessed. I acknowledge that my past actions were extremely inappropriate, and I deeply regret them now. I have learned that I should never access another account, even if granted permission by the owner. I am aware that check-users can monitor such activities, and no Wikipedia users can escape their watchful eyes. After my account was blocked, I took the time to understand WP:COMPROMISED. I am now fully willing to appeal my block and answer any questions you may have. Thank you. Taung Tan (talk) 19:02, 3 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Plus, during my long-time retire period, I had the opportunity to create a new account to bypass the complex unblocking process, but I chose not to do so. I learned about Wikipedia's one account policy and decided not to make the same mistake again. Instead, I have chosen to face the situation honestly and truthfully. Taung Tan (talk) 19:14, 3 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

In the early days, I started as an inexperienced and sometimes childish editor on Wikipedia, which led to disputes with several other editors and got a short block. Since then, I have learned valuable lessons on how to engage with the community and control my emotions. You can review my previous contributions and archived talk page to see the positive impact I'm not "a bad editor". Additionally, I received a receive positive feedback from an experienced editor for the positive changes I made in my behavior on Wikipedia [3]. It shows that I have genuinely learned from my past experiences and are committed to contributing constructively to the community. Due to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, the junta's actions have resulted in the English Wikipedia being banned in Myanmar, and only a limited number of overseas editors and those granted IP block exemptions can currently contribute. My goal is to help improve Myanmar-related articles and correct any inaccurate information, especially on political topics. I explain it because I want the administrators to know that before this situation, I edited on Wikipedia peacefully and did not violate any major rules. My previous contributions were in line with Wikipedia's guidelines, and I maintained a positive and constructive approach to editing. Pls kindly note - My dedication to defending my country's project is not trying to give special reason for unblock my account, nor is there any drama (drama queen) involved.
As you requested in your previous comment, you asked me for "an assurance that you understand what you did was inappropriate, and a promise never to do so again." I admit that I violated WP:MEAT when I asked Vocal to make edits on Min Aung Hlaing, behalf of me. In return, accepting Vocal's account to write an appeal on his behalf was also a mistake, and I now understand that I should not have engaged in such actions, no matter how well I know him. I am fully aware of my wrongdoing, and I am determined never to repeat this mistake again. However, I have concerns about Vocal potentially creating a new account to avoid the block. As a responsible and learned user, I will commit to reporting any such behavior if I become aware of it, following the guidelines outlined in WP:NICETRY. I accept that my actions were highly inappropriate/worst and harmful to the Wikipedia community or lost community’s trust, and they disrupted the balance of Wikipedia. My mistake was severe, and at the time, I was too immature to understand the rule, and I didn't care about the consequences of my actions. As a result, I was blocked from Wikipedia, which I fully deserved. I can promise you that I will never repeat my mistake again. If I do, then I should be permanently banned from Wikipedia. Taung Tan (talk) 20:18, 3 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

@Yamla: Hello admin who blocked me and handled my old case, pls kindly review my appeal. or Do I need to file a new unblock request? Regards Taung Tan (talk) 18:57, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Confirmed WP:LOUTSOCK. No chance of you being unblocked at this time as you have been evading your block. You are closer to being considered banned by the community than being considered for unblocking. --Yamla (talk) 19:05, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi, @Yamla:, During the initial ban, I made some IP edits without realizing it was a violation but I never created new account. However, since then, I have refrained from making any edits via IP or otherwise due to my academic year come. I deeply regret my actions and understand that my account cannot be unblocked at this time. As your are a leader in Wikipedia, you can enlighten me and I humbly request your guidance on how to make amends for my mistake. I promise to follow your suggestions. This is my first major block, and I believe I deserve a second chance as a responsible Burmese editor who acknowledges their mistakes. Taung Tan (talk) 19:20, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I don't believe this to be accurate. You are free to request another admin review the block, though. WP:GAB explains how to contest your block. --Yamla (talk) 19:23, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

@Yamla:, As someone who acknowledges my mistakes, I currently choose not to appeal for unblocking. I wish to refrain from evading the block by using IP addresses or alternate accounts. Please advise me on the appropriate time or period when it would be suitable to submit an unblock appeal. I am willing to wait and take responsibility for my actions. Thanks for answering my question Taung Tan (talk) 19:31, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

WP:SO specifies six months and I would not object to anyone lifting your block if you go six months with no edits (including WP:LOUTSOCK). --Yamla (talk) 19:35, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Yeah @Izno: and @Yamla:, thank you for providing guidance to me. As mentioned earlier, I will uphold my promise, and I trust that you will consider my sincere efforts in the final outcome. I intend to return as a responsible editor after months of reflection. However, I have concerns about my public IP, as someone else editing my articles or articles with similar interests might be mistaken for my actions. Could you clarify how such situations would be handled? Taung Tan (talk) 19:45, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

My final request is to disable the auto archiving bot for me. I don't want my current discussions to be archived. Unfortunately, as a blocked user, I'm unable to do it myself. If you could assist me with this, I would greatly appreciate it. Taung Tan (talk) 20:04, 6 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I suspect no one noticed your request. In any case, I consider it reasonable so while not an admin, I have fulfilled it by unarchiving this discussion. I assume you did not care about the other automated one as it didn't seem relevant to anything. I have also effectively disabled the archive bot by setting the period before archival at 100 years.

Note I have kept the template which should be place at the top of your talk page not in the middle. In fact due to its placement in the middle, it was archived by the bot by accident effectively fulfilling your request but too late. While there are other ways to add an archive box, it seemed the best way to keep it since the bot was used and you can now re-enable archiving in the future more easily.

As a final note, in my opinion it was reasonable for you to disable archiving by yourself which you could have done simply by editing the template for archival which is on your talk page. When site blocked or banned, you should only use your talk page to understand and appeal the block or ban. In my opinion turning off archiving of discussion of the block or ban or even just archiving in general is a reasonable part of this so it's perfectly fine for you to do while blocked if you retain access to your talk page.

In fact, even setting up archiving is IMO reasonable, especially since WP:OWNTALK is still generally taken to apply to a blocked editor. (Otherwise some of the exceptions don't make sense.)

And while I cannot speak for any admin, I'd strongly oppose removal of talk page access if it was the only thing you did to the extent of taking it up for discussion if I saw it. (For clarity this would only apply if the changes weren't disruptive. If a blocked editor kept changing their mind about archival every other day or something, this in itself can reasonably be considered disruptive.)

Nil Einne (talk) 11:00, 3 January 2024 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I forgot to mention but if you did want the earlier automated notification to be kept, please ping me and I will return it as well although it might take a few weeks if you do it soon after this message. Nil Einne (talk) 11:01, 3 January 2024 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello, Taung Tan. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "Peesao Tonmai".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been deleted. When you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 06:47, 9 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]