Now that the AN thread is closed, I want reiterate that if the topic ban is not lifted before you need to reapply for the extra tools, and if someone holds that topic ban against you, I would be happy to explain to them that I was the proposer of the restriction at WP:AN and it should be considered a minor thing as you are still allowed to participate, and that restriction should NOT be used to limit your access to any tools.  | 2¢ | © | WER