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[-] subtext@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

Well you say you can use a VPN, but you may often see that you’re not able to edit using a VPN IP if that IP block has been used for vandalism in the past. So then you’d have to potentially revert to a coffee shop or library which would still identify your location.

[-] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

Point of clarification: I said that you can't use a VPN, and that's because those IPs are blocked. As noted, you need to ask for a special exception, which for most people isn't navigable and may not even be granted without a good stated reason and/or trust built up through good edits.

[-] subtext@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

Oh whoops, my bad I must have been reading too quickly. Thanks for clarifying!

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 6 points 3 weeks ago

I was surprised I was blocked from editing even after logging in. They do hate some IP blocks.

[-] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

Make a list of necessary changes then go to your local cafe.

Sounds like a nice plan.

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