User talk:United Blasters

{{unblock reviewed |1=I am writing to appeal my block, which I understand was for suspected sockpuppetry with the user TruxtVerified. Admin JBW stated the block was due to finding "several really striking similarities." I want to state clearly that I am not TruxtVerified, I have no connection to this user, and I believe the similarities noted have innocent explanations. I would appreciate a review of my case. I have reviewed the [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/TruxtVerified/Archive SPI archive] and wish to address the points raised: Collaboration Request to @ZDRX (formerly Zendrago X): It was noted that both TruxtVerified and I invited ZDRX to collaborate. My invitation to ZDRX was one of several I sent to various editors active in Indian television and media-related articles. My aim was to find collaborators to improve content quality in this area. ZDRX has a history of editing Indian TV-related articles (e.g., [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cartoon_Network_(India)&diff=prev&oldid=1267510867], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_news_channels_in_India&diff=prev&oldid=1287630149], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_channels_owned_by_Warner_Bros._Discovery_India&diff=prev&oldid=1289221529]). I sent similar collaboration messages to other users I found through my watchlist or their contributions to relevant articles. For example: @CNMall41 (who also participated in the SPI): [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:CNMall41&diff=prev&oldid=1284770538] (CNMall41 also edits Indian TV articles sometimes, e.g., [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Star_Jalsha&diff=prev&oldid=1289698000], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zee_Bangla&diff=prev&oldid=1289685851]) @ROHITSETTHACHOK: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Rohitsetthachok&diff=prev&oldid=1285229755] @Mirinda1234: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Mirinda1234&diff=prev&oldid=1284541994] This pattern shows my outreach was not targeted specifically at ZDRX in a way that would uniquely link me to TruxtVerified, but was part of a broader effort. The fact that TruxtVerified also interacted with ZDRX (as noted in the SPI) is, from my perspective, a coincidence arising from ZDRX's activity in the same topic area. Article Overlap and Kerala Connection: I am indeed from Kerala, and my editing interests naturally include topics related to this region and Indian media. While there might be article overlap with TruxtVerified (who also claimed to be from Kerala), this is common among editors with shared regional and topical interests (per WP:DUCK, shared interest in a topic is not by itself proof of sockpuppetry). Many unrelated editors from the same region will inevitably edit overlapping articles. Userpage Similarities: The SPI mentioned userpage similarities. I reviewed both my userpage and TruxtVerified's (as available or described). The only specific similarity I can identify is the presence of a color bar. I am familiar with CSS and designed my userpage elements, including any color gradients (e.g., blue to red for my logo), independently. If there are other specific similarities, I would appreciate them being pointed out so I can address them, but I did not copy TruxtVerified's userpage. "List of programs broadcast by Colors Kannada" and IP Editing: I created "List of programs broadcast by Colors Kannada" because I believed the article was needed. It was mentioned that a previous version ("List of programmes broadcast by Colors Kannada") was created by IP 103.185.174.12. The slight difference in naming for my creation was a simple mistake, possibly due to editing on a mobile device, not an attempt to evade scrutiny WP:GAME. I have no connection to the IP 103.185.174.12. A WHOIS lookup for this IP ([https://whatismyipaddress.com/ip/103.185.174.12#google_vignette]) suggests it's located in Mumbai, which is not my location. Regarding "Teacheramma (TV series)" being edited by IP 103.149.158.106 on the same day I created it: I have no connection to this IP either. I do not engage in logged-out editing. It is not unusual for new pages, especially in active topic areas, to attract edits from IPs or other users shortly after creation. "Official Website" The link on my userpage was to a Blogspot page [https://unitedblasters.blogspot.com] that was under development. It was intended to be a simple profile page for my Wikipedia presence, possibly to collect links to my social media or other relevant profiles, similar to what many editors do. It was not offering any paid services or engaging in inappropriate promotion. Editing Focus and Quality: My contributions have largely focused on removing unsourced content, combating vandalism, and improving articles related to Indian media. I was granted Rollbacker permission due to this work. I believe a qualitative comparison of my editing style, edit summaries, and overall contribution patterns with those of TruxtVerified would show differences. For instance, my focus on sourcing and anti-vandalism work (e.g., [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sony_Max&diff=prev&oldid=1286814213], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disney_Star&diff=prev&oldid=1287148672], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reporter_TV&diff=prev&oldid=1289288391]). In addition to my detailed appeal, I wish to emphasize that per WP:AGF and the evidentiary standards for blocking, the coincidental overlaps cited should be weighed against my specific good-faith explanations. For sockpuppetry to be definitively concluded, the evidence should demonstrate clear, unique behavioral links that are not adequately explained by independent, good-faith actions. I understand the need to prevent sockpuppetry, and I am committed to following all Wikipedia policies, including WP:SOCKPUPPETRY. I believe my account, United Blasters, has been operated in good faith and independently. The evidence presented seems to rely on coincidences that have plausible alternative explanations. Per WP:AGF , I hope these explanations can be considered. I feel the conclusion of sockpuppetry in my case was based on assumptions rather than definitive behavioral links that exclude coincidence. This situation is very discouraging for me as a contributor. I respectfully request that another administrator review my case and reconsider this block. I am happy to answer any further questions. Thank you. UNITED BLASTERS (talk) 16:49, 11 May 2025 (UTC) |decline = This is a WP:WALLOFTEXT, just short of 1000 words. You are free to make a new unblock request but it must be significantly shorter. Yamla (talk) 17:47, 11 May 2025 (UTC)}}

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I understand my previous unblock request was declined by Yamla as a WP:WALLOFTEXT. I apologize and offer this significantly shorter appeal.

I am not TruxtVerified and have no connection to this user. I believe the similarities noted are coincidental and have innocent explanations.

1. My collaboration request to ZDRX was part of a broader outreach to multiple editors active in Indian media topics to improve content in that area. I sent similar collaboration messages to other users I found through my watchlist or their contributions to relevant articles. For example: CNMall41 (who also participated in the SPI): [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:CNMall41&diff=prev&oldid=1284770538] (CNMall41 also edits Indian TV articles sometimes, e.g., [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Star_Jalsha&diff=prev&oldid=1289698000], [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zee_Bangla&diff=prev&oldid=1289685851]) @

ROHITSETTHACHOK: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Rohitsetthachok&diff=prev&oldid=1285229755] Mirinda1234: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Mirinda1234#Possible_Collaboration]

2. Any article overlap or superficial userpage similarities arise from shared regional (Kerala) and topical interests, common among independent editors, not sockpuppetry.

3. I do not engage in logged-out IP editing; any such edits on pages I created were by others unknown to me.

My contributions as United Blasters have been in good faith, including anti-vandalism work for which I received rollback rights. I am committed to all Wikipedia policies.

I respectfully request a fresh review and reconsideration of my block.}} UNITED BLASTERS (talk) 05:04, 14 May 2025 (UTC)