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	I hope this email finds you well.		I hope this email finds you well.

	I am writing to address the recent block on our company's IP address (~~208~~.87.~~243~~.~~171~~) preventing us from accessing Misplaced Pages. Last week, I attempted to apply for a Misplaced Pages account (username: Jessie GYU8) to create our company's Misplaced Pages page, only to discover the block.		I am writing to address the recent block on our company's IP address (/133.125.59.33) preventing us from accessing Misplaced Pages. Last week, I attempted to apply for a Misplaced Pages account (username: Jessie GYU8) to create our company's Misplaced Pages page, only to discover the block.

	I understand the necessity of such measures to safeguard Misplaced Pages from potential abuse. However, I would like to provide context for our use of a VPN service to access Misplaced Pages. In China, citizens are restricted from accessing foreign websites directly, necessitating the use of VPNs to bypass these restrictions. As a company with foreign business operations, including sales of computer products in the USA, it is essential for us to access and edit Misplaced Pages to enhance our brand's visibility and reputation.		I understand the necessity of such measures to safeguard Misplaced Pages from potential abuse. However, I would like to provide context for our use of a VPN service to access Misplaced Pages. In China, citizens are restricted from accessing foreign websites directly, necessitating the use of VPNs to bypass these restrictions. As a company with foreign business operations, including sales of computer products in the USA, it is essential for us to access and edit Misplaced Pages to enhance our brand's visibility and reputation.

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Contribute a Misplaced Pages Page for a Company

Hi, my company would like to know if you accept compensation in exchange of contribution to Misplaced Pages to introduce our company profile? Ping us as soon as you have an answer.

Regards, Shianty from QF Digital Solutions, LLC. 122.52.248.193 (talk) 18:26, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

@122.52.248.193: No, and I would advise against asking this to anyone else, paid editing is frown upon on Misplaced Pages, and if your company does not pass the notability test WP:NCORP then it won't be accepted at all - Rich 21:15, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you!

Thank you for your generous offer of assistance, Rich. I plan on reaching out again within a few days to ask you a few questions related to my article and citation protocol. Transportation17 (talk) 02:57, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

@Transportation17: I did not offer assistance with your draft, the message left on your talk page is if you had questions about the move from your sandbox to Draftspace.

If you have questions relating to your draft, you can ask them on either the Teahouse or the AfC Help Desk - Rich 18:48, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

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Weep Not, Child—Novel Review

Hi, Rich!

Thanks for the note on the relocation of the above draft. I have no qualms and appreciate your guidance.

Best regards,

Johnson Matandi ~~~~ Matandi2001 (talk) 15:49, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

Explanation for Request to Lift IP Ban and Apply for Misplaced Pages Account

Dear Rich Smith

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing to address the recent block on our company's IP address (/133.125.59.33) preventing us from accessing Misplaced Pages. Last week, I attempted to apply for a Misplaced Pages account (username: Jessie GYU8) to create our company's Misplaced Pages page, only to discover the block.

I understand the necessity of such measures to safeguard Misplaced Pages from potential abuse. However, I would like to provide context for our use of a VPN service to access Misplaced Pages. In China, citizens are restricted from accessing foreign websites directly, necessitating the use of VPNs to bypass these restrictions. As a company with foreign business operations, including sales of computer products in the USA, it is essential for us to access and edit Misplaced Pages to enhance our brand's visibility and reputation.

We are committed to operating within the bounds of all relevant regulations and understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of Misplaced Pages. We assure you that our intentions are solely aimed at contributing constructively to the platform.

Therefore, I kindly request that you consider lifting the block on our IP address and granting us permission to create a Misplaced Pages account for editing purposes. We are eager to begin our contributions to Misplaced Pages and appreciate your assistance in resolving this matter.

Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your response.

Best regards

Jessie

133.125.59.33 (talk) 09:02, 22 April 2024 (UTC)