i understand where you're coming from but the complaints seem to indicate that there are cases when you do get it wrong i've listed this particular ip at wp op for a check to clarify the discussion but i still think your indef blocks here are problematic in that they're not recommended by wp ip and even long blocks of a year or two should not be made unless the ip is confirmed by wp op to be an open proxy i completely understand your laudable desire to prevent damage to the encyclopedia would it be acceptable for you to as a compromise only block ips you suspect to be open proxies with a shorter duration the durations typical for vandalism edits unless and until wp op confirms that they are in fact open proxies in those cases you can always extend the block if needed but i'd ask that you cease with the indef blocks in any case per wp ip thanks hi