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Canadian of British Stock

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Speedy deletion nomination of Outline of the Soviet Union

Hello Simonsyo,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Outline of the Soviet Union for deletion, because it appears to duplicate an existing Wikipedia article, [[{{{article}}}]].

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. ubiquity (talk) 15:31, 23 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of Flag of the Gold Islands

Hello Simonsyo,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Flag of the Gold Islands for deletion, because it doesn't appear to contain any encyclopedic content. Take a look at our suggestions for essential content in short articles to learn what should be included.

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You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. —swpb^T 14:12, 24 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of Flag of the Gold Islands

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Please don't recreate the removed page. A link to a picture isn't a correct Wikipedia page.Xx236 (talk) 10:57, 25 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Problems with upload of File:Flag of Sunia.png

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Speedy deletion nomination of Uyyfdd

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File source and copyright licensing problem with File:Nelsam.png

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License tagging for File:Map of the British Empire.png

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Your contributed article, Flag of Extinct States

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Your contributed article, Gallery of history states flags

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Speedy deletion nomination of Template:Canadian of British Stock

A tag has been placed on Template:Canadian of British Stock requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section T3 of the criteria for speedy deletion because it is an unused duplicate of another template, or a hard-coded instance of another template. After seven days, if it is still unused and the speedy deletion tag has not been removed, the template will be deleted.

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Problems with upload of File:Flag of Sunia.jpg

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Where is Sunia? I am unable to find it on a map. Could you please provide me with the source of this file? i.e., where did you see this flag flying or how do you know it is a real flag? Thanks. DrKay (talk) 10:40, 16 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

It's a proposed New South Wales flag. Ibadibam (talk) 15:34, 16 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Flag of Sunia.png

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Speedy deletion nomination of Template:Country data Ross dependency

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March 2016

Welcome to Wikipedia! Although everyone is welcome to make constructive contributions to Wikipedia, at least one of your recent uploads, such as the file you uploaded at File:Nelsam.png, did not appear to be constructive and has been or soon will be deleted. Please read the welcome page to learn more about contributing constructively to this encyclopedia. Thank you. Ibadibam (talk) 23:22, 4 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Your contributed article, Republic of Alabama

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March 2016

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Speedy deletion nomination of Republic of Alabama

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A tag has been placed on Republic of Alabama requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from http://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/blog/the-republic-of-alabama/. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites or other printed material as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Copyrighted file

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Proposed deletion of List of former sovereign states by length of coastline

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March 2016

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File:Flag of Sunia.jpg listed for discussion

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March 2016

Please stop your disruptive editing, as you did at List of countries by Human Development Index. Your edits have been or will be reverted or removed.

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Do not continue to make edits that appear disruptive until the dispute is resolved through consensus. Continuing to edit disruptively may result in your being blocked from editing. Hard time telling if this is intentional or not, but regardless it's gotten very disruptive. Please stop immediately. EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 17:13, 19 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Map of Sunia.svg.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Map of Sunia.svg.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the file appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted content borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for persistent copyright violations. You were warned twice before (on 11 and 12 March) that if you continued to upload copyrighted images, you would be blocked. Despite this, you chose once again to upload an image that was not your own earlier today. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by first reading the guide to appealing blocks, then adding the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. DrKay (talk) 08:27, 20 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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

Request reason:

I didn't copyright Its my own work — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simonsyo (talk • contribs) 09:38, 22 March 2016

Decline reason:

The above file is clearly taken from Buzzfeed, where it is attributed to Google/Dan Meth and is published with a copyright notice at the bottom of the page. It's also clearly a derivative work from google maps, which is also a copyrighted source. One of the other files you uploaded and claimed to be yours, File:Map of the British Empire.jpg, even has a copyright notice "(c) James Alcock, Historical Atlas of the British Empire" written on the actual image in the bottom right-hand corner. They are obviously not your own work. DrKay (talk) 21:37, 22 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

Its my work. You just cant believe me! NONSENSE! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simonsyo (talk • contribs) 23 March 2016

Decline reason:

This is not an unblock request, it's only you denying what is obvious to others. See WP:GAB. Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 19:14, 23 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

I will not do anything wrong againSimonsyo (talk) 9:13 am, Today (UTC+2)

Decline reason:

I don't believe you. You have to prove first that you understand what was wrong in your actions. You can't stop doing wrong if you do not understand what is wrong. From your previous comments, I conclude that you have no idea what was wrong in your actions. Vanjagenije (talk) 09:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

I understand that vandalized Wikipedia. Please unblock me. If you do so, I won't do it again

Decline reason:

You don't even appear to understand why you are blocked (hint: it's not for vandalism). Until you make it clear that you fully understand why you are blocked and that you will not repeat the problems, and explain how you intend to contribute to the encyclopedia in the future, there is no chance you will be unblocked. Further, if you keep on making unblock requests in which it is clear that you are not listening or do not understand, you are likely to have your ability to edit this page removed. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 05:46, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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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).

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

Request reason:

I uploaded images that were no mine and said that they were mine. I won't do it again. Please unblock me. I would contribute to Wikipedia constructively Simonsyo (talk) 11:46, 22 April 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Decline reason:

Given your history of dishonesty I feel like if I unblocked you that you would make me regret it. HighInBC 14:50, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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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).

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

Request reason:

I will not do the wrong thing. Please unblock me Simonsyo (talk) 10:49, 23 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

You've given us no reason to believe you. Combined with your lies above, I'm afraid I have to decline your unblock request. Please think really, really hard before making any more unblock requests. You appear to be just wasting our time with them and if you do so again, you may lose access to this talk page. So, before making any further requests, educate yourself and explain clearly why you lied, what you now understand about copyright that you didn't before, and why we should believe you. Yamla (talk) 12:26, 23 April 2016 (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.

I saw this unblock request earlier but could not review it as I have already reviewed a previous one, but Yamla's review is pretty much exactly what my response would have been had I been able. My suggestion at this point is that you consider the Standard Offer, spend six months away from the English Wikipedia and working on others (The Simple English Wikipedia is one close to my heart as a very worthwhile project), then come back after that with actual evidence of your good work. The alternative, I think, is that you might well have your talk page privileges revoked here. So please, I urge you, give my suggestion serious consideration before you think of responding again. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 12:41, 23 April 2016 (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).

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

Request reason:

I've spent six months on simple wikipedia now please block me! Simonsyo (talk) 03:00, 18 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

This account has made no edits on the Simple English Wikipedia. Talk page access revoked. MER-C 12:00, 18 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Educate yourself, or accept the block

@Simonsyo: All the copyright problems aside, you don't seem to have taken the time to learn how Wikipedia works, what kind of content can be added to the encyclopedia, and how that content can be added. We have a vast helpspace, which includes a great explanation on uploading images. You can also find explanations of the image use policy and even a messageboard for getting guidance from more experienced editors on copyright issues. These are links that have been provided to you at least three times already.

Had you taken the time to read the notices you've received on this page regarding your edits, and read the guidelines that were linked for your benefit, you wouldn't be blocked today. You could even have responded to the notices, and other users would have helped you understand these guidelines and become a better editor. But the fact that you can't even take the time to read the instructions on how to appeal your block in the notice above—you're supposed to copy, not edit, the {{unblock}} template example—suggests that you either don't care enough to educate yourself on the workings of this encyclopedia, or you're unable, due to a language barrier or some other issue. If the latter, please explain what's going on and I'll do my best to assist you. If you just don't want to follow the policies and community standards of this encyclopedia, I suggest you look at Wikia as a more suitable outlet for your creative efforts.

I have fixed your unblock requests twice (first, second). If it happens again, I'll know you haven't even bothered to read this message. Ibadibam (talk) 19:10, 23 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]