User talk:Sfseminary

I would like to request an unblock and change of user name. Please let me know what steps if any I need to take.

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.

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

Requested username:

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

Decline reason:

This was over a year ago. My advice would be to simply create a new account. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:03, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sioux Falls Seminary[edit]

While patrolling new pages I found the one you created, Sioux falls seminary. First of all, as this appears to be your first edit, welcome to Wikipedia. I hope you'll stay. Be advised that since your username is Sfseminary, someone will likely challenge your article and try to delete it. It looks as if you are advertising. Though your article isn't a bad start and the seminary is notable, do not be discouraged if it is deleted. I think this article should stand. Please notify me if it is nominated for deletion; I'll gladly comment against said deletion. Thanks, and welcome! CorpITGuy (talk) 15:19, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia!

I hope that I don't seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and I am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy for the following reason: It appears to be the name of a company or organization. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?

I'd appreciate learning your views, for instance, your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.

There are several options available to you:

We can talk about it, here.
You can abandon the contributions made under this name and create a new account that meets our username policy and addresses the concern(s) noted above.
Or, if you want to keep your contributions history under a new name, then you should visit Wikipedia:Changing username and follow the instructions there.

If we can't resolve this on our own, we can ask for help through Wikipedia's dispute resolution process, such as requesting comments from other Wikipedians. Wikipedia administrators usually abide by agreements reached through this process. Thanks. Ks0stm If you reply here, please leave me a {{Talkback}} message on my talk page. 15:21, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

This account, Sfseminary, has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia, because your username does not meet our username policy. This block is only regarding your username—it is not a judgment of either you personally or your contributions.

Names should not be offensive, disruptive, promotional, misleading, or related to a "real-world" group or organization. Also, usernames may not end in the word "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account.

Please choose a new account name that meets our policy guidelines. However, do not create a new account if you wish to credit your existing contributions to a new name through a username change. To request a username change:

Add {{unblock-un|your new username here}} on your user talk page. You should be able to edit this talk page even though you are blocked. If not, you may wish to contact the blocking administrator by clicking on "E-mail this user" on their talk page.
At an administrator's discretion, you may be unblocked for 24 hours to file a request.
Please note that you may only request a name that is not already in use, so please check here for a list of names that have already been taken. For more information, please see Wikipedia:Changing username.

If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} below, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. Cirt (talk) 04:38, 10 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]