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| :This has been done -- thank you for your keen eye. Good hunting! [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 15:53, 7 March 2026 (UTC) | | :This has been done -- thank you for your keen eye. Good hunting! [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 15:53, 7 March 2026 (UTC) |
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| == Many IP addresses are currently permabanned as the block-list shows ==
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| See this [https://en.battlestarwiki.org/Special:BlockList?wpTarget=&wpOptions%5B%5D=tempblocks&wpOptions%5B%5D=autoblocks&wpOptions%5B%5D=userblocks&blockType=&limit=50&wpFormIdentifier=blocklist blocklist] that shows all of the prebanned IP addresses; Given that IP addresses are often shared by many users instead of being tied to one person and it’s easy to bypass an IP ban if you know what you're doing, shouldn’t this IP be unbanned to avoid catching innocent users in the crossfire and because the person who used that IP address likely isn’t using it anymore? [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 18:01, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :These are good insights and points. I'll need to dig into those older IP ranges to see what Wikipedia has to say, as they deal with this stuff more than I ever have. [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 21:37, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::Many of the blocked IPs on Wikipedia have’ve since been unblocked years later; shouldn’t they be unblocked here as well? [[Special:Contributions/71.201.175.234|71.201.175.234]] 22:00, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::We are not Wikipedia, but I will give it consideration after reviewing the issues in due course. [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 04:54, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::Ugh… you forgot one IP address; 82.103.128.115. May you unblock t like [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 15:50, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::::I’ve held off on that one.
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| :::::Might I ask who you are and what your interest in this regard is? [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 16:15, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::::I’ve just a user who’s noticed many prebanned IPs. May you please just unblock 82.103.128.115.? [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 16:59, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::::::I’m holding off for now. I may revisit that decision at a later time.
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| :::::::thank you [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 17:32, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::::::Why are you holding that off right now? [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 18:12, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::::::::It is not a priority for me. Also, your insistence in this matter raises some considerable red flags given past issues from that IP. I hope that I am wrong in this regard.
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| :::::::::So, the question I have is why are you so insistent? [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 18:33, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::::::::Will you unblock it tonight? [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 18:41, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::::::::::Given the avoidance of my question and present concerns, it will remain blocked until further notice. The discussion is now ended. [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 18:43, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::::::::::Update for anyone reading this -- please be advised the both anonymous IPs have been blocked, as I have discovered that they have also been blocked by Wikipedia and other Wikis, such as the [http://en.spongepedia.org/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=block&user=&page=71.201.175.234&year=&month=-1 SpongePedia.org]. I have updated the user pages of those IPs accordingly. [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 02:24, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
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| == Clarification ==
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| :To clarify, I am not the user behind the IP address in question, nor do I have any personal connection to it. My insistence stems from a concern that the block may be causing '''collateral damage''' by preventing legitimate, good-faith contributors from a shared range or location from participating. I believe it is important to ensure our blocking policyfocuses on current protection rather than indefinite punishment, especially if the original issue is now outdated. My only goal is to support '''consistent enforcement''' and the growth of the wiki by making sure we aren't unnecessarily turning away potential editors. [[Special:Contributions/216.125.62.146|216.125.62.146]] 18:58, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::Aren’t you going to reply back? [[Special:Contributions/71.201.175.234|71.201.175.234]] 22:00, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::Yes. My decision stands as it is, given history behind that particular IP. I find the insistence curious, even still, and am left to wonder if there isn't a more sinister view behind it. Please note, I have uplifted the other blocks for the time being, so this is the only one that stands. Neither of you may agree with that, but my decision is final at this point in time. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 23:11, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| :::Addendum: I will also note that Battlestar Wiki did suspend IP/anonymous editing for the better part of a decade, as it became more of a burden to deal with issues stemming from it than not. That decision may also be reversed, but I have decided to loosen the reins a bit given some of the newer technologies in play, and for reasons that you both seem to have shared. Please do not make me regret my decision. End of line. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 23:13, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
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| ::::Update for anyone reading this -- please be advised the both anonymous IPs have been blocked, as I have discovered that they have also been blocked by Wikipedia and other Wikis, such as the [http://en.spongepedia.org/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=block&user=&page=71.201.175.234&year=&month=-1 SpongePedia.org]. I have updated the user pages of those IPs accordingly. [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] <sup>[[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]]</sup> 02:24, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
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