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 We have a rare situation here. WP:AEBLOCK states that you should either email the blocking administrator, contact ArbCom or when the reviewing administrator decides to initiate a discussion on the matter. The first option is out, because the blocking administrator is no longer an admin, so you are left with the latter two options. Personally, I think your unblock request is reasonable and thus a community discussion may be your quickest route, as arbcom-l will likely take a few days to get a response, which by then your block will already be over. Let me know what you want to do.  The clock is ticking.... "