diff --git a/workplans/CR-WP-0005-resolve-outstanding-criticism.md b/workplans/CR-WP-0005-resolve-outstanding-criticism.md
index 09ca1aa..38916b7 100644
--- a/workplans/CR-WP-0005-resolve-outstanding-criticism.md
+++ b/workplans/CR-WP-0005-resolve-outstanding-criticism.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ type: workplan
 title: "Resolve CR-000's outstanding criticism; assess M3 readiness"
 domain: communication
 repo: coulomb-research
-status: proposed
+status: blocked
 owner: codex
 topic_slug: coulomb-social
 created: "2026-09-29"