Machiavellian Gaddafi

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Happy editing! Kleuske (talk) 10:35, 17 November 2022 (UTC)

November 2022

Hello, I'm Magnolia677. I noticed that you added or changed content in an article, Cleveland, Tennessee, but you didn't provide a reliable source. It's been removed and archived in the page history for now, but if you'd like to include a citation and re-add it, please do so. You can have a look at referencing for beginners. If you think I made a mistake, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. Magnolia677 (talk) 12:14, 26 November 2022 (UTC)

I see that, and I understand. I'll fix it before re-editing it. I do have another question though, as it wasn't just the birthplace section that was deleted. I wrote an entire section for his podcast, to reflect the wikis of others in his field, and although it was full on references, it too has been deleted. I'm paid to make these edits, and losing 350+ characters after spending multiple hours writing it is unfortunate, to say the least. Can you tell me what was wrong with my addition so I can fix and restore it as well?

Thanks!

Alan C. Machiavellian Gaddafi (talk) 02:34, 27 November 2022 (UTC)

December 2022

Hello, I'm Doug Weller. I wanted to let you know that one or more of your recent contributions have been undone because they did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use your sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Teahouse or the Help desk. Thanks. Doug Weller talk 08:39, 9 December 2022 (UTC)

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Doug Weller talk 08:52, 9 December 2022 (UTC)

Paid editing

Hello Machiavellian Gaddafi. The nature of your edits gives the impression you have an undisclosed financial stake in promoting a topic, but you have not complied with Wikipedia's mandatory paid editing disclosure requirements. Paid advocacy is a category of conflict of interest (COI) editing that involves being compensated by a person, group, company or organization to use Wikipedia to promote their interests. Undisclosed paid advocacy is prohibited by our policies on neutral point of view and what Wikipedia is not, and is an especially serious type of COI; the Wikimedia Foundation regards it as a "black hat" practice akin to black-hat search-engine optimization.

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I'm not paid or compensated, but rather contributing to the best of my knowledge. I have interest is certain areas, but this is just a hobby. That said, once I feel like I've reached the point where I COULD do this as a side job (I'm still fairly green), the first thing I'll do is fill out the form.

Thanks!

Alan C. Machiavellian Gaddafi (talk) 09:26, 9 December 2022 (UTC)

December 2022

"It looks like I made a typo"? It's embarrassing to read, both on this page and in the ANI thread, your transparent attempts to wriggle out of what you said, and to get your various opponents sanctioned. You have been blocked indefinitely for undisclosed paid editing and not being here to help build an encyclopedia. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Bishonen | tålk 09:29, 10 December 2022 (UTC).

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).

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

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Request reason:

I will appeal, as your reasonings are opinion based, with no evidence presented that does not eliminate any reasonable doubt. This topic has already been discussed with several administrators who choose to close that discussion. According to Wikipedia:Blocking policy, smearing others with direct slander such as "embarrassing" are reasons for a warning, which I will be issuing. As it stands, I am not blocked, so you're also lying to me in a harassing manner (see Wikipedia:Harassment). Your disapproval of my purposed sanctions as one of reasons to attempt to block me also violate Wikipedia:Blocking_policy#When_blocking_may_not_be_used. Outside of one typo, which has already been settled by others, all edits have been on good faith. According to Wikipedia:Blocking policy, which I strongly suggest you read/reread, four warnings are to be given before any blocking is to be done. Machiavellian Gaddafi (talk) 09:47, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

This issue was resolved and I was never warned by this user before they submitted thisMachiavellian Gaddafi (talk) 09:53, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Decline reason:

There is no requirement for a certain number of warnings, or any warnings at all, per WP:BEFOREBLOCK; "However, warnings are not a prerequisite for blocking". This is not a US criminal trial, we don't have to prove anything beyond a reasonable doubt. You here said you were paid to make edits, I don't think this was a mistake or error. It's also pretty clear that you don't understand our sourcing requirements especially when it comes to WP:BLP. This is a good block. 331dot (talk) 10:13, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

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 Bishonen | tålk 10:24, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

If this is appealed at UTRS, the reviewing Admmin should see the disgusting edit summary attacking editors. Doug Weller talk 12:07, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Nomination of Censored.TV for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Censored.TV is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Censored.TV until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

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Slywriter (talk) 14:01, 10 December 2022 (UTC)