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I did clearly discuss why some trivial bits should not be in the article. The removed parts were a few sentences of laws that President Obama did not actively campaign for or make it a signature issue. If these are included, the article ceases to be "Barack Obama" but becomes "The World during President Obama's Life" Hi Balloon Boy (talk) 02:44, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 24 hours for edit warring, as you did at Barack Obama. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.

During a dispute, you should first try to discuss controversial changes and seek consensus. If that proves unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection. v/r - TP 14:55, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

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).

Hi Balloon Boy (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:

Please unblock. Before being blocked, I clearly stated on my page that I would step back from the Obama article. Please also see that I am making valid and constructive suggestions (noting that some laws are not a significant part of the Obama bio). Note that some others have been very rude and TParis did not block them. By unblocking me, you will create a congenial environment for Wikipedia. Remember, that I voluntarily pledged to step away BEFORE being blocked and I was also not warned by TParis. If you do not unblock me, you just poison the atmosphere and make wikipedia look savage. Thank you very much. Please assume good faith and unblock me. A new promise....if you unblock me, I will not edit any Obama articles for 1 month-----a win win. If you don't unblock, the block expires in 24 hours and you'll have a person very upset (maybe mad) for being unfairly treated. Thank you.

Decline reason:

I'm sorry, but blaming others and claiming that a refusal to unblock "make(s) wikipedia look savage" will not get your block lifted early. Please read this and try again. TNXMan 15:42, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

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I am not an admin, but I suggest strongly that threats are not helpful here. PhGustaf (talk) 15:13, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

I am not threatening, merely stating the facts. My block expires in 24 hours. If unblocked now, I will look at that as a sign that some people in Wikipedia are reasonable and, in return, will not edit the Obama article for one month. See, I am generous in return. That is generosity, not threatening. Hi Balloon Boy (talk) 15:34, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

You said that you would step back two days ago and yet today you were engaging in the same edit war. I see plenty of warnings above the block notice and some significant competence issues. You're failing to understand what your behavior warranted the block and you continue to blame other editors (and Wikipedia) for doing wrong.--v/r - TP 15:25, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

I said I would step back for a day and did so for longer than 24 hours. See, I am honest and do not lie. I also do not falsely accuse, like some others (Scjessey and others). I just made some very good suggestions about portions of the Obama bio that are not significantly related to his bio. In retrospect, I have to admit that there is a very strong gay lobby and they want mention of gay issues. Maybe I should tread carefully and not offend gay people even though it makes the Obama article bad. Maybe I should select other areas to improve the article and give gay people space to promote their pet issues? Sorry, I have nothing against gay people. In fact, I don't mind gay marriages. Hi Balloon Boy (talk) 15:34, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

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).

Hi Balloon Boy (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:

TnXMan declined my unblock request and asked me to read a link on unblocking and then ask for unblock. I have read this carefully. Please unblock me. I am also complying with an administrator who asked me to both read the policies and then ask for unblock. I see why some people are mad. Further unblock is only punishment and blocking is not supposed to be punishment. I agree to follow every Wikipedia policy. I have never knowingly violated any and will not do so in the future. Thank you.

Decline reason:

Your earlier unblock request cinches this one. You threatened that, if you weren't unblocked, we'd have a very "upset" person on our hands. If you're not ready to deal with the consequences of your actions, as demonstrated in your earlier message, I don't think simply reading a policy will help here. Please don't make another unblock request for the duration of your block, and please do not make threats. Thanks, m.o.p 16:04, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

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You really should specifically address the reasons for your block- your behavior and what you will do to avoid blocking in the future. A vague "I see why people are mad" is not really helpful. TNXMan 15:52, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry case

Your name has been mentioned in connection with a sockpuppetry case. Please refer to Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Gaydenver for evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with the guide to responding to cases before editing the evidence page. Dave Dial (talk) 18:18, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

The result was NOT a confirmed. It was closed as not conclusive because I am not a sock.

Request

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).

Hi Balloon Boy (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:

I would like to say sorry to everyone that was offended. My suggested edits, trimming very obscure laws that were passed during the Obama term were not all needed for the article, was and is a good idea but I now realize that there are strong emotions about President Obama so will let those with heated feelings just edit the article themselves. I am not asking for unblock but posting so that someone will read this (unblock requests are automatically read by someone). Thank you

Decline reason:

You're not asking to be unblocked. Please keep in mind, unblock requests are not read by "everyone." When this block is up, don't edit war and don't stir things up by making more threats. Gwen Gale (talk) 13:53, 25 October 2011 (UTC)

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