User talk:Xpathy

Your account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because it appears to be mainly intended or used for publicity and/or promotional purposes. Please read the following carefully.

Why can't I edit Wikipedia?

Your account's edits and/or username indicate that it is being used on behalf of a company, group, celebrity or other well-known individual, or organization for purposes of promotion and/or publicity. The edits may have violated one or more of our rules on spamming, which include: adding inappropriate external links, posting advertisements, and using Wikipedia for promotion. Wikipedia has many articles on companies, groups, and organizations, but such groups are generally discouraged from using Wikipedia to write about themselves. In addition, usernames like yours are disallowed under our username policy.

Am I allowed to make these edits if I change my username?

Probably not. See WP:FAQ/Organizations for a helpful list of frequently asked questions by people in your position. Also, review the conflict of interest guidance to see the kinds of limitations you would have to obey if you did want to continue editing about your company, group, organization, or clients. If this does not fit in with your goals, then you will not be allowed to edit again. Consider using one of the many websites that allow this instead.

What can I do now?

You are still welcome to write about something other than your company, organization, or clients. If you do intend to make useful contributions on some other topic, you must convince a Wikipedia administrator that you mean it. To that end, please do the following:

Add the text {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here}} on your user talk page.
Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with a new username you are willing to use. See Special:Listusers to search for available usernames. Your new username will need to meet our username policy.
Replace the text "Your reason here" with your reason to be unblocked. In this reason, you must:

Convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the edits for which you were blocked.
Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked.

If you believe this block was made in error, please see how to appeal a block. Alexf^(talk) 10:27, 5 September 2011 (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).

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

Request reason:

I was writing in good faith to start an article on Royale International and not for promotional and advertising purposes. I did go through your page guidelines and was attempting to start an article. I hadn't realized that there were so many restrictions and monitoring until after the block. There has been articles written on the company which I can find reference to. I tried to do a draft article which I was using references from other sources. After reading a few links regarding this block, I realized that the draft too was monitored. I also realize that it is not easy to write an article that remains neutral and complies with your guidelines. You'll have to forgive me if I am missing anything as I am confused on certain aspects after reading and attempting to post as a new user here. I can't even contact the administrator properly even after reading your instructions. But, I will comply with what is required such as username change and hope that you could unblock the account. I am reading your guidelines for reference and if the account becomes unblocked, I will ensure that the guidelines will be met and ask questions when unsure. Please advise. Thanks.

Decline reason:

Here are a few key questions:

Do you understand that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a business directory?
Do you understand conflict of interest?
Do you understand that to be considered for an encyclopedia article, the subject must be notable?

You are currently blocked because your username appears directly related to a company, group or product that you have been promoting, contrary to the username policy. Changing the username will not allow you to violate the 3 important principles above. Please also note that you will need to use the {{unblock-spamun}} template, as shown on the pink block notice above. (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 09:39, 7 September 2011 (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.

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.

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

Requested username:

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

Request reason:

Yes, I have read your COI guidelines and related topics. It is not my intention to use Wikipedia as a business directory because I know it is not. I believe the various articles written meet your notability guidelines. If you decide to unblock, I will ask first, if unsure after reading any related FAQs and guidelines, and post after according to your suggestions. I have no experience in editing on Wikipedia but there are similar pages that I can use for reference as a model and will consider reqeusting adoption if required. Please advise. Thanks.

Decline reason:

Chosing a username that is completely unrelated to your firm would be a good idea (i.e. not Hong Kong Royale Integrated Courier Services). Concur with Bwilkins below, it seems a poor idea to unblock if you're simply going to continue promotional editing. Kuru (talk) 12:42, 8 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think you're missing a key point: if your desire to be unblocked is so that you can create an article about a company you work for, you will not be unblocked - no matter what your username is. You may wish to edit the request above. (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 09:39, 8 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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.

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

Requested username:

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

Request reason:

I thought it would be a good experience to start with writing about the company. Do something different from my norm and improve my writing skills. I am not requesting because of promotional editing. I'm not good with words, honestly, I'm just asking for an unblock. My intended article was just facts about how it started and how it has expanded to over 20 offices. I'd use Fedex and DHL as a model for the article and perhaps consider adoption if I had any difficulties. Honest. I'd like to have the account to try writing about other topics too. I only been in the company for a month after moving countries. I know now not to brainstorm on Wikipedia at the very least. I am a frequent user of Wikipedia and its been very resourceful. I'd like to try writing articles, thats all. I'm trying to be reasonable and meet the guidelines. I only read the Talk page guideline before starting. After the block, I went through your COI and related links to better understand how to write instead of just going ahead with a brainstorm or draft save online. The main confusion I had was trying to use your system before thoroughly reading all the related links. Please advise. Regards.

Decline reason:

One unblock request open at a time, please. — Daniel Case (talk) 15:39, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Once again, this sounds like you intend to write about the company ... do you? (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 12:26, 10 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

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

Requested username:

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Request reason:

I will not write about the company to avoid any further problems. I will find another topic to write on.

Accept reason:

Okay, I'll give you a second shot at editing. No new username was specified, so please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible, to avoid re-blocking. AGK [•] 22:15, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

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

Requested username:

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

Request reason:

Requested in previous message (see above) to comply with the unblock.

Accept reason:

This account has already been unblocked to allow request for change of username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. JamesBWatson (talk) 15:21, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

Hello, Xpathy. You have new messages at Wikipedia:Editor assistance/Requests.
Message added 13:08, 10 October 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Note: You have been unblocked to allow you to do a name change. You must do this soon or you will risk being blocked again. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 13:08, 10 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Why do I need to do another name change?