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This template returns indicators for highlighting the result of open proxy checks. The template returns a different indicator depending on the parameter supplied, and is used in the format {{proxycheck|decision}}: {{proxycheck|complete}} gives Completed {{proxycheck|confirmed}} gives IP is an open proxy
An IP which is an open proxy is relatively easy to confirm. You simply use it or edit with it and tell everyone how you did it so they can also confirm it. If you can't do that, you should be doubted, unless you can reasonably identify how you would use it if you could. Confirming that an IP is not an open proxy is much more difficult.
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– A proxy checker has placed this case on hold pending further information or developments. moreinfo – A user has requested a proxy check, but a proxy checker needs more information before making an decision whether or not to investigate. inprogress – A proxy checker is in the process of investigating whether the reported IP(s) is an open ...
The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked because it is believed to be used by a peer-to-peer proxy service. These services allow users to change their IP address by proxying their browsing traffic through another user's computer. As with any open or anonymizing proxy or VPN service, these IPs may be blocked from editing ...
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While this may affect legitimate users, they are not the intended targets and may freely use proxies until those are blocked. No restrictions are placed on reading Wikipedia through an open or anonymous proxy. Proxies are left open due to deliberate or inadvertent configuration or because crackers have changed the configuration.