User talk:Harlinsdale

May 2019

There have been two problems with this account: the account has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia, and your username indicates that the account represents a business or other organisation or group or a web site, which is also against policy, as an account must be for just one person. Because of those problems, the account has been blocked indefinitely from editing. Additionally, If you receive, or expect to receive, compensation for your contributions to Wikipedia, you must disclose who is paying you to edit.

If you intend to make useful contributions about some topic other than your business or organisation, you may request an unblock. To do so, post the text {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with a new username you are willing to use. See Special:CentralAuth to search for available usernames. Your new username will need to meet our username policy. Replace the text "Your reason here" with your reason to be unblocked. In that reason, you must:

Convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the kind of edits for which you were blocked.
Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked.

If you believe this block was made in error, you may appeal this block. To do so, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page, replace the text "Your reason here" with your reason for thinking that the block was an error, and publish the page. NJA | talk 17:59, 13 May 2019 (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.

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

Requested username:

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

Request reason:

I am an inexperienced user and created an account to edit for the first-time. I didn't realize the username rules and was hoping to update factual information on a page. I have no intention to market or promote any good or service and I will always remain neutral and factual with proper references. I apologize for any violation of policy or guidelines - any misconduct was unintentional. I realize ignorance is not and excuse, but it is my hope that this will be a learning experience rather than a permanent block. Thank you for your consideration of my request.

Decline reason:

I have changed your username from YEGfilms, which resolves the username issue. However, the other elements of the block still need to be addressed. To be unblocked:

you must agree to avoid creating or directly editing articles related to your organization (requested edits will still be permitted)
you must agree to abide by the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use and disclose any paid relationship in accordance with the paid contributor policy
you must indicate what areas of Wikipedia you intend to edit in the future

If you have no interest in editing Wikipedia beyond writing about your organization or things related to it, then you will not be unblocked. If this is the case, I recommend you consider alternative outlets.

So we know understanding is mutual, please state your understanding/response to each item in your own words.

I'm sorry that this message could not be more favorable. 331dot (talk) 16:24, 14 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

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

Request reason:

Thank you for changing my username. I would like to be unblocked and understand that I need to address the additional points you included. First, I agree to abide by Wikipedia's Terms of Use and will disclose any paid relationship in accordance with the policy. I'd like to update neutral, factual information when I see it not updated accurately on wikipedia pages. I find this information, particularly in regards to creative projects and works, to be incredibly useful in my own research and it's not always readily available. I agree to avoid creating or directly editing any items related to any organization with whom I am involved, so as not to create any conflict of interest. If I notice information that begs updating on an organization I am involved with, I understand and am willing to request edits according to the process laid out in the Wikipedia policy. Again, any violation was not done intentionally and I apologize for any disruption to the community. I am more than willing to abide by these policies in order to make useful, valuable contributions to Wikipedia. Thanks again for your consideration.

Accept reason:

This is reasonable, and since your username has been changed I see no reason to leave the block in place. As long as you hold to the promises made above, you should have no further problems. Welcome back. Yunshui ^雲 _水 08:20, 15 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]