Hello Mr James
Certainly, using a VPN is a workaround, but it's worth noting that
obtaining an IP block exemption is still necessary to edit Commons, and
this is not always feasible for all users. Many may not even be aware of
its existence. For instance, I couldn't edit Commons since October 2020
until I discovered the option for IP ban exemption. .
And because of this, contributions to Commons from Pakistan have
significantly dwindled. For instance, I recall organizing Wiki Loves
Monuments Pakistan from 2014, where we used to receive thousands of images
annually. However, in recent years, the number of uploads has drastically
declined, with only a maximum of 100 photos being uploaded each year. This
trend underscores the challenges Pakistani users face in accessing and
contributing to the site.
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Saqib Qayyum
On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 9:55 PM James Heilman <jmh649(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Can you not just use a VPN?
James
On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM Saqib Qayyum <saqibqayyumc(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I am writing to you as a concerned volunteer from Pakistan regarding a
critical issue that has been persisting for several years now. Despite
multiple attempts to communicate this matter to members of the WMF's
communication team, there has been a disappointing lack of response or
acknowledgment.
For the past several years, Commons has been blocked in Pakistan. While
Wikipedia was briefly blocked last year, the swift response from both
Pakistani and international news media led to its unblocking. However, the
blockade of Commons, being a less prominent site in comparison, has gone
largely unnoticed.
Furthermore, several journalists I have spoken to have also expressed
frustration over their attempts to reach out to WMF staff regarding this
issue, only to receive no response.
I urge the WMF to prioritize this matter and take immediate action to
address the ongoing blockage of Commons in Pakistan.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.
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Saqib Qayyum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Saqib
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