User talk:WWIIFoundation

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May 2023[edit]

Hello, I'm Wesoree. I noticed that you recently removed content from The International Museum of World War II without adequately explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an accurate edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry; the removed content has been restored. If you would like to experiment, please use your sandbox. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. -- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 14:16, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Please do not remove content or templates from pages on Wikipedia, as you did with this edit to The International Museum of World War II, without giving a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary. Your content removal does not appear constructive and has been reverted. Please make use of the sandbox if you would like to experiment with test edits. Thank you. Hey man im josh (talk) 14:17, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop. If you continue to blank out or remove portions of page content, templates, or other materials from Wikipedia without adequate explanation, as you did at The International Museum of World War II, you may be blocked from editing. -- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 14:21, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

You may be blocked from editing without further warning the next time you remove or blank page content or templates from Wikipedia without giving a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary, as you did at The International Museum of World War II. -- Wesoree ^{(talk·contribs)} 14:30, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your username[edit]

Welcome to Wikipedia. I noticed that your username, "WWIIFoundation", may not comply with our username policy. Please note that you may not use a username that represents the name of a company, group, organization, product, service, or website. Examples of usernames that are not allowed include "XYZ Company", "MyWidgetsUSA.com", and "Foobar Museum of Art". However, you are permitted to use a username that contains such a name if it identifies you individually (not your role), such as "Sara Smith at XYZ Company", "Mark at WidgetsUSA", or "FoobarFan87", but not "SEO Manager at XYZ Company".

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Verification[edit]

You have tried several times to update the article on The International Museum of World War II to claim that the museum now falls under the auspices of the World War II Foundation, but you have provided no citations to reliable sources to verify this fact. Without such verification, we have no basis on which to allow these claims to stand. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 14:50, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,

What kind of formal verification do you need?

Thanks

Tim Gray

The World War II Foundation WWIIFoundation (talk) 14:54, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The page link is www.wwiifoundation.org/virtual-visit.

Tim WWIIFoundation (talk) 14:56, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

" All content must be cited from reliable, independent sources with a reputation for fact checking." -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 14:57, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

You should not edit this article directly. Once you are unblocked, you would need to discuss content and sourcing on the article talk page. Thanks -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 14:58, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That would be our non-profit World War II foundation, no? WWIIFoundation (talk) 14:58, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The International Museum of World War II specifically. Any article about any subject with which you have an off-Wiki connection in general. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 15:01, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ok. Thank you. New to this.

Tim WWIIFoundation (talk) 15:02, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Would it be better for us to start a new page that is titled: "The New International Museum of World War II?"

Thanks

Tim WWIIFoundation (talk) 15:04, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

You'd need, once you are unblocked, to submit a WP:Draft article via the WP:AFC process, bearing in mind that subjects of articles must meet notability guidelines with reliable sources which are unconnected with the subject and which provide verifiable information. Someone unconnected with the subject needs to have written a great deal about the subject. Thanks -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 15:14, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

As you have a connection to that subject, it might, on the other hand, be best for you not to. -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 15:15, 24 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

May 2023[edit]

Your account has been indefinitely blocked from editing because of the following problems: 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, organisation, group, or web site, which is against the username policy.

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Disclose any compensation you may receive for your contributions in accordance with the paid-contribution disclosure requirement.
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