User talk:Bhj867
Bhj867 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
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Request reason:
Can you explain, in your own words, what you were blocked for? Falsely accused of taking money from a company when I was just creating a page for a friend that owns a magazine company with legitimate sources for free. How they didn't have a Wikipedia page before today shocked me and I offered to make it for free! If unblocked, what edits would you make and what (if applicable) would you do differently? Not argue with rude people. Just ignore them Is there anything else that may be helpful to your unblock request? I make edits all of the time on Wikipedia for a variety of different things. I single handedly built the Harrisburg Illinois page, listed as a good article, which I was the one that submitted the nomination. I also heavily edited the southern illinois page to get it to where it is today under another username. I have no vested financial interest in anything being made on Wikipedia.
Bhj867 (talk) 15:09, 6 October 2025 (UTC)Decline reason:
Bhj867 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
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I respectfully disagree with the basis of this block. The allegations of self-promotion and paid editing are unfounded, and no evidence has been presented to support them. Likewise, the charge of “edit warring” does not reflect the full context—multiple editors were engaged in the same dispute, but only I received disciplinary action. My comments that were described as “borderline personal attacks” were made in self-defense against persistent tagging and antagonistic behavior from two users who repeatedly added retaliatory templates and commentary across pages I created and even on my user page. While I acknowledge my tone became frustrated, my intent was not to attack but to defend myself against targeted editing. I have been a Wikipedia contributor for several years without prior issues and have always aimed to improve article quality. Moving forward, I will disengage from editors I find hostile and use the proper noticeboards to resolve disputes. I would also appreciate clarification on the correct procedure for reporting retaliatory deletions, templating, or coordinated bad-faith editing so I can handle such issues appropriately in the future. In addition, I believe user Wikishovel violated Wikipedia’s policy against unsubstantiated accusations. Per the provision below, accusations of paid editing or undisclosed promotion must be supported by clear evidence and raised in proper forums such as WP:COIN or through WP:CheckUser requests—not as public allegations during content disputes: > “An editor must not accuse another of misbehavior without evidence… especially accusations of being paid by a company to promote a point of view (i.e., a shill)… These claims should be raised, with evidence, at appropriate forums per WP:COI, not used to attack or cast doubt on editors in discussion.” — Wikipedia:Harassment#False accusations of paid editing (passed 12 Dec 2015, 10–1 vote) Furthermore, I believe the pattern of behavior by Wikishovel and Shane—including Wikishovel nominating articles for deletion mid-edit, applying excessive tags to my user page, and Shane voting “delete per nom” in rapid succession—fits definitions of bad-faith conduct outlined in WP:BATTLE, WP:POINT, WP:NOTHERE, and WP:REVENGE. These actions suggest an intent to retaliate, not to improve the encyclopedia. I request that this block be reviewed by a different administrator who can independently assess the sequence of events and the pattern of retaliatory editing. I remain committed to civil discussion, policy-based editing, and collaboration moving forward.. I request that this appeal be reviewed by an uninvolved administrator, as the original blocking admin may have a conflict of interest due to prior involvement in the dispute.
Decline reason:
Here you establish you have a conflict of interest. Please see also WP:NOTTHEM. If you are to be unblocked, you need to explain how you will comply with Wikipedia's policies in the future, not cast your own accusations at other editors. - The Bushranger One ping only 20:01, 6 October 2025 (UTC)
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Bhj867 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
I respectfully request reconsideration of my block. I believe the decision was disproportionate because my conduct was reactive rather than malicious.
I understand that defensive remarks, regardless the other person's behavior can appear uncivil in this kind of environment and I take full responsibility for my part in that. I did not fully understand the COI policy at the beginning of my article creations, as it was not a problem in the past, and was unaware of the complexity of the rules. I wrongly assumed as long as the information was factual it would be accepted and not challenged. When it was challenged, I lost my cool. Moving forward, I will avoid direct editing of people or business pages where there may be any relational conflict of interest to me, and will instead use COI disclosure templates and Talk pages to suggest edits. My intent is to contribute constructively and focus on verifiable, well-sourced content in line with Wikipedia’s standards.
I’ve been an editor for years without prior issues, and I’m committed to maintaining civility and collaborative editing practices going forward. Bhj867 (talk) 20:57, 6 October 2025 (UTC)
Decline reason:
You seem to have a much stronger connection to Alpha Magazine than a friend helping a friend, even if they don't pay you. You initially denied a connection to Alpha before admitting it here. Your picture of Bren.d.o appears very professionally done; your use of AI, your accusations of bad faith editing against you without evidence other than you disagreeing with the edits; you claimed to be a public figure yet you decline to give your identity(I'm not asking you to, and don't want you to, give your specific identity). If you do all this for Alpha for free they are getting a good deal. Others might feel differently but I personally would rather you edit in areas unrelated to your COI period until you get a better handle of policies and practices. You've had your account since 2015 but only have 150ish edits and all but your first 13 were this week, so essentially you are a new/inexperienced user. 331dot (talk) 09:25, 7 October 2025 (UTC)
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.
DO NOT REVERT EDITS ON THIS PAGE AND READ BELOW.
Ahhh. I see what this is now, if you're just going to continue to decline my appeal over and over and nothing is good enough for you, then why is your team continuing to ask me jump through different and frankly outrageous morality test hoops for an appeal? Sounds like you're trying to get me to admit to something that isn't true in an attempt to create some news, so you have a quote/soundbite for later.
I no longer wish to participate in editing on Wikipedia. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to step away from the platform entirely. I’m requesting the speedy deletion of ALL user contributions, including the pages currently in arbitration for deletion, as well as this talk page.
Please consider this message formal notice of my intent to retire from editing and to have all associated material reviewed for deletion. I’ve also reached out to the Wikimedia Foundation by email to ensure this request is handled appropriately. Because I cannot trust your admin team to do that at this point.
If this isn't done within the next 24 hours, an attorney will be reaching out to you. Hope this helps. 😊Bhj867 (talk) 15:28, 7 October 2025 (UTC)
October 2025
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Legal threats continued in UTRS appeal #107164, now declined. --Yamla (talk) 18:17, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
Suspected sockpuppetry
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You are suspected of sockpuppetry, which means that someone suspects you of using multiple Wikipedia accounts for prohibited purposes. Please make yourself familiar with the guide to responding to investigations, then, if you wish to do so, respond to the evidence at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Bhj867. Thank you. 2606:9400:98A0:92A0:A011:8990:6947:C2AB (talk) 00:17, 10 October 2025 (UTC)