User talk:John Not Real Name

{{unblock reviewed |1=I guess this will fail but the only reason I can give is to justify my actions. In his request he stated that I did not address Dianaa's requests or whatever but there was no attempt at arbitration (Yes, there was a talk page and all it was is a re-statement of Dianaa's position. I was actually willing to compromise if all additional explanation was deleted from that section but he never offered that.). Furthermore the reasoning for the reversions is nonsensical. I cited information and the issue was that it was not prose? Is that policy or just aesthetics? Furthermore how is what he did not edit-warring as if you add Dianaa's? Oh right no questions. Well whatever, I hope you can see that I was willing to compromise. I should add that Dianaa actually reverted my quotes in multiple articles (Relevant to both.). I Pray you are well. God Bless You.John Not Real Name (talk) 14:41, 18 February 2025 (UTC) |decline = You are blocked for violating WP:3RR but don't mention this in your unblock request. Please only talk about your actions; those of other editors are not relevant to your unblock request. Yamla (talk) 14:55, 18 February 2025 (UTC)}}

{{Non-administrator comment}} Hi {{ping|John Not Real Name}}, before you try again I've got a few tips that should help.

• Firstly, read WP:NOTTHEM. This explains why it's a bad idea to discuss the actions of other editors in your own appeal.

• Secondly, read WP:Guide to appealing blocks - this has helped countless editors understand what admins are looking for in an unblock appeal.

• Finally, remember that blocks are only made to prevent disruption, therefore you need to show that you understand why you were blocked and know exactly how to act if you're faced with the same situation in future. Read through the guidelines that were cited as a reason for you being blocked, then apply them to your own situation. Why were your actions problematic? What should you have done instead? Try to show this thought process in your appeal, so the admins can see that you're serious about doing better.

Admins don't want justification, they're looking for development and change. If you can show that, you're well on the road to a successful appeal. Good luck! Blue Sonnet (talk) 15:17, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

:{{re|Blue-Sonnet}} Why do you coach so many blocked users on your views on how to write "a successful appeal"? This block, as many others you've commented on, has nothing to do with you. With fewer than 1000 edits, most of which have been in this year and last, it seems an odd thing to spend so much time doing.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:01, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

::@Bbb23 Apologies, you can see in my talk page that I've had a lot of positive feedback from several admins & other editors, I've helped several blocked editors to understand why they were blocked and they were able to successfully appeal.

::I've always been clear that I'm not an admin and stressed that if I'm causing a problem I'm happy to stop, or if my wording is poor I'm happy to change that too.

::If you'd rather that I stop I'm happy to do so - I just saw that there was a backlog of block requests a while ago and wanted to see if I could help. I'd rather not cause problems for anyone so please let me know if I am. Blue Sonnet (talk) 16:11, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

:::{{re|Blue-Sonnet}} I cannot speak for other administrators, but in my view it is neither an appropriate nor constructive use of your time.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:14, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

::::Understood, thank you. Blue Sonnet (talk) 16:19, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

:::::As a fairly new editor, I Thank You for informing me. Is there a way to arbitrate disputes? Some people on here are imbecilic but we are all equal after all. John Not Real Name (talk) 16:16, 19 February 2025 (UTC)

::::::{{{Non-administrator comment}} Hi @John Not Real Name, I'm sorry you were involved in the above, it must have been confusing. I've sought further advice and have decided I will carry on as I am for now.

::::::That said, please don't attack other editors - even if you disagree with them or their actions - like you say we're all equal here. If you do, an admin will likely remove your talk page access because it's not acceptable here.

::::::Whether or not you like the current policies, they're still in force and must be followed if you want to edit here. There are ways for editors to discuss and debate any policies that they feel need improvement, but that's something that must wait until your block is addressed. Blue Sonnet (talk) 00:16, 20 February 2025 (UTC)

:::::::My block has ended. Is there an arbitration process available? John Not Real Name (talk) 16:06, 20 February 2025 (UTC)

::::Why not? I am a new editor and I have basically been bullied into accepting a change by another editor. All that needs to occur is two people backing a change and you will lose as a result as you cannot edit-war. It is a stupid system. Why should I change my view, what makes the other person's view correct? Why should it be prose instead of an accurate quotation? John Not Real Name (talk) 16:15, 19 February 2025 (UTC)

:::::Hi @John Not Real Name. When you have a disagreement with another editor we go to the relevant talk page and try to work it out. If agreement between the two (or more) editors in conflict can't be reached then we seek WP:CONSENSUS through open discussion. Please see WP:DR for additional tips on how to resolve disagreements. Best regards... -Ad Orientem (talk) 19:52, 20 February 2025 (UTC)

::::::Thank You for the links. John Not Real Name (talk) 16:03, 21 February 2025 (UTC)

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