User talk:LogosVonMilo

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Your account has been blocked indefinitely, as it appears to be a "role account" for http://www.twfh.com. Accounts must be operated by individuals, not on behalf of companies. Furthermore, it seems you are also using User:TWFH to edit, which is a violation of our policy on the use of multiple accounts. Finally, advertising is not permitted on Wikipedia. As it seems the primary purpose of your company is advertising or paid editing, this presents a severe conflict of interest with regard to Wikipedia's policies and goals. You may appeal this block by posting the template {{unblock|your reason here}} below this message, replacing "your reason here" with your reasons why you should be unblocked. You may wish to read this guide first before appealing. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 00:09, 29 November 2011 (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).

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

Request reason:

Unaware of sock puppetry rule and created TWFH account because I could not locate password. I have located TWFHCOM password and will discontinue use of TWFH. TWFHCOM is only used by one person and not several people within a company, so the "role account" is not true. I do work for a company with a similar name, but we do not advertise on Wikipedia and I am well aware of that rule. Thanks.

Decline reason:

Both TWFH and TWFHCOM appear to be related to an organization, contrary to the username policy, and thus cannot be unblocked for editing. If you wish to be unblocked in order to change your username, use {{unblock-spamun|proposed name}} (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 21:46, 29 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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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.

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

Requested username:

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

Request reason:

I was told that previous username is associated with website.

Decline reason:

Given your history of creating spam articles and use of your employer as a user name, I don't think that you're really here to write encyclopedia articles. Google says that the http://www.twfh.com website is infected with Malware by the way. Nick-D (talk) 03:21, 2 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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

Request reason:

I don't create spam articles. I'm always careful to cite my sources and write neutrally. If I'm doing something incorrect in my article creation, I would greatly appreciate guidance to make them better. And like I stated before, I'm more than happy to change my username. I was unaware that the current username was violating policy.

Decline reason:

I took a look at your most recent deleted edits to Kaseya, and they clearly did not reflect a neutral encyclopedic tone. I agree with Nick-D above me, and would suggest that if you would like to be unblocked, you will not only have to change your username; you will also have to convince us that you will not attempt to write about subjects which you are affiliated with. Your past editing history doesn't give me great confidence. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 20:47, 8 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

I'm not really sure how to convince you, but here's my proposal: Move the Kaseya article to my User talk page and let me rewrite it. You may review and critique, then decide if I should be unblocked and if the article is improved enough to post on Wikipedia.

Decline reason:

Conflict of interest looks severe enough. I feel that unblocking you will result in people having to watch you closely, at the very least, and that they can spend their precious time on improving Wikipedia instead. Max Semenik (talk) 08:00, 29 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

I request that the Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest guidelines be reviewed again. The page says "COI editing is strongly discouraged. COI editors causing disruption may be blocked. Editors with COIs who wish to edit responsibly are strongly encouraged to follow Wikipedia policies and best practices scrupulously." I do not believe that I've caused disruption, and if anything I've done is considered disruptive then I ask you to point it out so that I can improve my editing. Further, I follow policies and best practices to the best of my knowledge, although I'm still learning. The COI page also contains this line: "Professional public relations firms are required to abide by the PRSA code of ethics." I do abide by the code of ethics. If editing for money isn't allowed, why is this line in there? When a client comes to me for help with Wikipedia, I always tell them that articles need to be cited and neutral. I never take out negative information added about them by someone else, or remove any other cited information that is useful to the page.

Decline reason:

No matter how much wikilawyering you do, and how much you quote your own selection of bits of guidelines out of context, the fact remains that it is perfectly clear that your only purpose here is to edit to promote the interests of your "clients". Using Wikipedia for promotion or advertising is contrary to Wikipedia's policy. JamesBWatson (talk) 17:35, 31 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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How do you choose the subjects that you write about? Are you being employed as a public relations person, for example, or editing on behalf of people who ask you to help them improve their companies' presence on Wikipedia? -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 20:42, 27 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi FisherQueen, I am employed to post neutral articles for clients. I understand that people with potential COIs Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest must be particularly careful about staying neutral in their edits. It is not my intention to hinder Wiki's mission to be a neutral reference, but to provide quality content to Wiki about subjects that may not have adequate coverage. I have worked hard to ensure that all of my work is carefully cited, and that I only include information that is completely unbiased. If I have posted an article -- or any part of an article -- that does not meet Wiki guidelines, I would very much appreciate any advice you can give me regarding how to avoid such an action in the future. Any guidance you can give me would be greatly appreciated.TWFHCOM (talk) 19:41, 28 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I looked at WP:COI, and it seems to say that users are strongly discouraged from ever editing in subjects where they have a financial interest. You seem to be saying that you don't have any plans to ever make any other kind of edit. I'm hesitant to unblock you, but I'm going to leave your request open, because I remember there was some controversy a few years ago about editing-for-money, and I can't remember what the consensus on the subject was- I'm hoping that some other reviewing admin will. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 02:04, 29 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I recall that at least one such user was blocked from editing by Jimbo Wales himself. (I would recommend you to contact the Arbitration Committee for further instructions.) - Mike Rosoft (talk) 11:41, 30 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you.

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).

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

Request reason:

I understand your concern, but I feel that it is unfounded. If you review my articles, I believe that you’ll see that I have only posted quality, neutral material that is notable and very carefully cited.

I feel that continuing to block my account after I have followed the guidelines and announced my intentions promotes dishonesty. If Wiki intends to ban everyone who declares their conflict, then I feel that it will encourage people to lie or try to cheat the system. I am doing everything that I can to follow all of the guidelines, and yet I feel that I am being penalized because of it.

In addition, Wiki’s own guidelines do not ban people with conflicts of interest from editing Wiki. This page warns me to be careful and follow the guidelines; it even includes a reference to PR firms: "Professional public relations firms are required to abide by the PRSA code of ethics." If Wiki feel it is in its best interest to ban editors with a conflict, then I feel that the guidelines should be rewritten to state that. However, these guidelines clearly state that PR firms CAN edit Wiki. If a PR firm can edit Wiki, why would I be blocked?

Decline reason:

After a considerable time, no administrator was ready to unblock you. Furthermore, several of them left opposing comments. Max Semenik (talk) 07:51, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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One key bit that you've overlooked is the blocking policy. In particular, administrators are not required to unblock you until they are satisfied that you will edit within policy. Your previous edits (seen as non-neutral by some), your use of multiple accounts, and the username itself are all factors that give pause. Your responses here have not convinced admins that you will edit within policy if unblocked. Clearly you have some idea of what you plan to edit when unblocked. So let's have it - post a proposed revision or set of revisions to a particular article, showing how you'd edit that article neutrally if you were able. Your promises have so far been unconvincing - perhaps actually showcasing your edits would work better. Either way, don't take this all personally - we have lots and lots of editors who break the rules through a lack of knowledge rather than through malice, and blocking is simply how we prevent them from causing harm. Many users, once they learn how, are unblocked and edit productively. The very dishonestly we see from many editors and vandals is precisely why admins are hesitant to unblock. Showing them that your edits are sound is a great first step around that. Good luck. UltraExactZZ ^Said~ Did 19:39, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I really appreciate this advice. How do I go about posting a revision when I'm blocked? Can I do it on my user page? Any particular article I should use? Also, if editors could point out what they thought was not neutral about my other articles, that would help a lot. Is it because I used company websites as a source? I thought that was ok as long as I used other sources as well. Thanks for any help. TWFHCOM (talk) 15:05, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'm afraid I don't support an unblock. I am having trouble seeing the difference between 'being paid by a company to write about that company in a way that company hopes will positively influence readers' and 'advertising,' no matter how it's phrased. When company buys a billboard that simply says, "McDonalds next exit," the fact that it is factually true doesn't make it not advertising. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 23:00, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The difference is that one is a motivation, the other is a result. A person can be paid to edit an article and yet write good prose that follows our guidelines and policies, we don't usually block people until they actually start to break our policies and guidelines. We don't have any rule against paid editing, people have made attempts to do so, see Wikipedia:Paid editing, but all proposed guidelines and policies have failed. There is one active proposal that has been stalled for months. The community just doesn't seem to consider it as big of a deal as Jimbo does.

Having said that, I hesitate to unblock in this particular case. due to what has actually been advertising at the now-deleted Kaseya article. -- Atama頭 00:58, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Unblock

User:TWFHCOM has contacted the Arbitration Committee by email to appeal the block. After review, it has been decided to unblock on three conditions:

That User:TWFHCOM only edits from one account
That User:TWFHCOM changes their username; making the change request as soon as possible, and making no other edits to Wikipedia other than to make the name change request or to their own talkpage until the name has been changed
That User:TWFHCOM takes responsibility for ensuring that their edits are neutral, non-promotional, and comply with Wikipedia guidelines.

SilkTork ^{✔Tea time} 23:27, 23 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Well done on getting the name change done. SilkTork ^{✔Tea time} 09:56, 15 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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