User talk:Anna8500

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Anna8500 (talk · contribs) has been paid by The City of Overland Park.

Overland Park, Kansas

Hello and Welcome! I've reverted your edits, for the time being, on Overland Park, Kansas. Please see our policy on WP:Neutrality. You seem to have some official position or be acting in some official capacity, would you mind clarifying what this is? You may still edit Overland Park, Kansas or any other page on Wikipedia but be aware that the government or any organization associated with overland park does not dictate Wikipedia's content. Thanks, if you have any questions or need any help please let me know. Grey Wanderer (talk) 16:26, 30 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've responded to your post at my talk page. Thanks! Grey Wanderer (talk) 20:46, 30 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Cityofop (talk) 16:16, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

August 2017

Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames which give the impression that the account represents a group, organization or website, I have blocked this account; please take a moment to create a new account with a username that represents only yourself as an individual and which complies with our username policy or request a change of username. It also appears that your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization, person or cause that you consider worthwhile. Unfortunately, many good causes are not sufficiently notable for their own Wikipedia article, and all users are discouraged from editing in any area where they have an inherent conflict of interest. You may wish to consider one of these alternative outlets.

If your username does not represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} at the bottom of your talk page.

You may simply create a new account, but you may prefer to change your username to one that complies with our username policy, so that your past contributions are associated with your new username. If you would prefer to change your username, you may appeal this username block by adding the text {{unblock-un|new username|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} at the bottom of your talk page. Thank you. Orange Mike | Talk 23:44, 31 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Anna8500 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Requested username:

new username (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Your reason here Cityofop (talk) 17:44, 12 October 2017 (UTC) I work in the City Manager's office for the City of Overland Park. We update expired or inaccurate information on the City of Overland Park Wikipedia page. While we at the City of Overland Park understand the City has no right to control the subject matter on this site, we feel it is inaccurate in some areas and needs to be updated and expanded to reflect current city statistical information on a regular basis. If this is a problem, or not consistant to Wikipedia standards, could you please explain why. We would appreciate your help in unblocking our username so we can continue to update. Cityofop (talk) 17:44, 12 October 2017 (UTC)

Decline reason:

We don't allow shared accounts and don't allow 'role' accounts. For more information, see WP:USERNAME. It's not a problem, though! Just make a new unblock request and let us know what username you'd like to use. If you are still unsure what's going on after reading the username policy, please feel free to ask questions! Yamla (talk) 17:57, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) To answer your query "If this is a problem, or not consistant to Wikipedia standards, could you please explain why" please see Why is conflict of interest a problem?. - FlightTime (open channel) 17:58, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yamla, I am the only one with access to this account - it is not a shared account. I would really appreciate you help in resolving this issue. Thank you very much! Cityofop (talk) 19:15, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well, that might be true, but this account will not be unlocked, your best bet is to follow the instructions in the notice above and request a name change that represents you as an individual and not a company or group. - FlightTime (open channel) 19:35, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Anna8500 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

Your reason here Cityofop (talk) 21:17, 12 October 2017 (UTC) I am requesting my username be updated to anna21 please Cityofop (talk) 21:17, 12 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Technical decline, replaced below. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 14:00, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Your preferred new username 'Anna21' is already in use. Please choose again after checking availability here. Just Chilling (talk) 01:41, 13 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Anna8500 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Requested username:

anna8500 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Your reason here I am requesting a username change to anna8500 please - thank you Cityofop (talk) 13:28, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

Accept reason:

I've renamed and unblocked the account, welcome back. Please be careful to follow the Conflict of Interest guidelines described at WP:COI. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 14:05, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Conflict of interest

This edit was inappropriate. You need to be declaring your conflict of interest, not obfuscating it. Please do not perform any further edits until you have read and complied with WP:COI, WP:PAID, and WP:PROMO. In particular, there are specific steps you must take to declare your conflict. This is absolutely required of you. --Yamla (talk) 17:27, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Removed [WP:COI] because I have fixed the issue by requesting a name change which was granted. Anna8500 (talk) 19:19, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I have blocked you indefinitely. This is not the only thing you need to do, and you'd know this had you read WP:COI. Any admin is welcome to unblock you once you state exactly, specifically what steps you will take to abide by WP:COI and WP:PAID. I strongly suggest, but do not require, this includes a ban from directly editing Overland Park, Kansas, though you'd still be free to suggest edits on the article's talk page. --Yamla (talk) 19:21, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You asked in email how to get the block lifted. I state again, all the answers you need are in WP:COI, WP:PAID, and WP:PROMO. What specific thing or things will you do in order to adhere to these policies? I'm not asking for generalities. There's a specific thing you must do, that you so far have not done. If you have not yet read those policies, please do so immediately. All the answers you need are there. --Yamla (talk) 18:32, 16 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use require that editors disclose their "employer, client, and affiliation" with respect to any paid contribution; see WP:PAID. For advice about reviewing paid contributions, see WP:COIRESPONSE.

Anna8500 (talk · contribs) has been paid by The City of Overland Park.

You have added the necessary template to the top of this page. If you agree to stick to purely factual changes (narrowly construed) to the article and/or agree to suggest changes on the article's talk page (rather than editing the article directly), I (or any other admin) will unblock you immediately. If you wish to make more extensive edits, I'd like to have a brief discussion with you on what's appropriate and what isn't (just so you are clear about our policies, not because I think you would attempt to behave badly). --Yamla (talk) 22:11, 16 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I won't respond via email, but everything you asked can be discussed publicly here. Note that WP:COI generally discourages direct editing of pages, but it's not an outright ban. However, you have to be really, really careful with the edits. On the other hand, you are free to suggest edits on the article's talk page. Let me know how you'd like to proceed. --Yamla (talk) 22:54, 16 November 2017

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Anna8500 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

I would like to proceed by requesting to have the block removed from my account to enable editing of factual information. Please provide information on what is appropriate according to your policies concerning extensive edits. Thank you.

Decline reason:

I don't think you've understood what the conversation below entails. In short, you really need to explain what you will edit if you are unblocked, and I think you must agree to take a topic ban on Overland Park, Kansas. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 14:37, 13 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Unblock discussion

I'm the blocking admin. I have previously stated this: "I strongly suggest, but do not require, this includes a ban from directly editing Overland Park, Kansas, though you'd still be free to suggest edits on the article's talk page." Given your history of inappropriate edits, I still think this is reasonable. Note that any other admin is free to unblock you if you agree to those restrictions (and if I see your agreement, I will lift the block). Additionally, any other admin is free to lift your block even without your agreement to those terms, so long as they understand your history of violations and believe you can be trusted this time, unlike previously when your block was lifted back in October of 2017. --Yamla (talk) 23:08, 6 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

If I may elaborate, there are disclosures you should make. There is more information at Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest#Paid_editors. Basically, there should be a templated message on your user page and user talk page. You should also reveal your WP:COI on the talk page of any articles and in your edit summaries.

In so far as editing goes, you walk a fine line. The subject's web site, for instance, can be used in limited circumstances. It would be best to discuss such information on the article talk page. Generally, encyclopedia article content should be cited, from WP:reliable sources unconnected with the subject, with a reputation for fact checking. Content should be neutrally worded. Mission/Vision/Goals statements are right out. My, you've been editing this thing for a long time? Removing well-sourced unfavorable material is not a good idea.

For now, you should suggest edits or ask on the talk page before making changes. Believe me, I know how hard it can be to stay neutral about a subject you love. Hope this helps. Perhaps others can make suggestions about areas I might have missed. --Dlohcierekim (talk) 23:31, 6 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

{{request edit -- Removal of "The Memorial Sports Complex was named after long-time resident and coach Dwight Milton Jordan" from Overland Park, Ks page in Parks and Recreation section. This complex does not exist in Overland Park.}}

You are not permitted to request edits while blocked. --Yamla (talk) 15:19, 13 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]