User talk:BREC Parks

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Is it your intention to eventually place these articles in the encyclopedia? I presume that you represent BREC Parks - have you read about Wikipedia:Conflict of interest, which explains why we strongly discourage everyone from writing about organisations that they represent? DJ Clayworth (talk) 17:04, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Username blocked[edit]

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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).

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Request reason:

I am the Communication Intern for BREC, The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and I am responsible for the Wikipedia Username “BREC Parks.” My boss, BREC’s Director of Communications, asked me to create a “BREC Parks” Wikipedia User Page, and in my attempt to do so I abused my rights as a Wikipedia editor. I sincerely give my deepest apologies for misusing Wikipedia. After carefully reading the “Conflict of Interest” information you provided me, I now understand the purpose and intended uses of Wikipedia. I ask that you reinstate the Wikipedia Username: “BREC Parks” and give me another chance to contribute to the Wikipedia community with information that is not for promotional purposes. Rather I will use the Wikipedia User Page for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo as an example of the content I would like to contribute. In general, I intend to simply define BREC from an unbiased point of view. I thank you for your time and consideration, Lauren Joerg

Decline reason:

This is every bit as objectionable as your previous conduct. Since you have a conflict of interest, you cannot be trusted to contribute in a way that is neutral enough for Wikipedia without further oversight. I would be willing to unblock if you promise to follow WP:BESTCOI, which limits your role in posting information to requesting that others do it, and providing them with source material to help their research. Furthermore, your username will have to be changed; please select a new one and include that with any future unblock request. Mango juice^talk 17:12, 31 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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