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I've noticed that you are adding a large number of links to commercial (membership-based) websites, which require registration. Please review our external links guidelines (Wikipedia:External links) and avoid posting such links in future. You might also wish to see our guidelines on conflict of interest. Regards, SHEFFIELDSTEEL^TALK 18:17, 11 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop adding inappropriate external links to Wikipedia. It is considered spamming and Wikipedia is not a vehicle for advertising or promotion. Since Wikipedia uses nofollow tags, additions of links to Wikipedia will not alter search engine rankings. If you continue spamming, you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia. Template:Do not delete Thedarxide (talk) 10:10, 12 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for vandalism - this account is being used only for promotional purposes.. If you believe this block is unjustified you may contest this block by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} below, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first.

You've been warned by different editors, but you haven't stopped adding inappropriate external links, you haven't discussed this, and in several cases you've gone back and replaced links that were removed. As these are the only edits you've made, i.e. this account is being used only for promotional purposes, it seems reasonable to block it indefinitely in accordance with our blocking policy. SHEFFIELDSTEEL^TALK 13:31, 12 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

[Unblock | Posting Official Fan Clubs for Bands]

I apologize for not responding to previous inquiries with regards to the external link postings as I am rather new to the Wikipedia editing concept and was unaware of their existence. Artist Arena is a limited liability company that specializes in Fan Club/Ticketing services and can be researched upon through our official website: http://www.artistarena.com. We have signed contracts with various bands and their management, such as 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, and Green Day, just to name a few, that accord us the rights to create an official fan club and maintain promotional rights thereafter. By posting external links to the fan club sites, we are providing the means for those individuals interested to become involved in the intimate fan community which we offer, not just acting on our contractual right to publicize and endorse. Feel free to message back and I'm hoping that from here on out I will be able to add the necessary links without further interruption. Thank you for your time.

I'm not 100% sure how to proceed with this. I think the links you've been posting aren't suitable, but clearly you'd be better off getting the benefit of wider opinions. Let me request feedback on the administrators' noticeboard, and you should hear something soon. Thanks. SHEFFIELDSTEEL^TALK 20:51, 12 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately, Wikipedia is not a place to advertise or promote your site. --slakr^\ talk / 02:40, 13 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Also, please be sure to read up on our conflicts of interest guideline, as well as our username policy. Both of these also apply, in part, to your current block from editing. --slakr^\ talk / 02:42, 13 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]