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 it is considered inappropriate for such groups to use 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/Organization 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, or organization. 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 or organization. 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.
Unblock
editPhytec|R0ss46
I didn't know I needed to reply about the COI within a certain timeframe. I have read and understand the COI now. Please unblock. I will check back in everyday in case there are any more questions. Thanks!
Phytec (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Requested username:
Decline reason:
I'll ask the blocking adming to comment. Personally I think that this unblock request can be granted if you agree to follow the rules described at WP:COI when writing about topics related to your company. Sandstein 21:14, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
- You said: "I didn't know that it was an invalid username, I assumed that it would have told be that when I tried to use it to create an account." I'm interested in improving the experience of new users, and avoiding situations like this in future. Looking at our account creation page, I see things like "Do not use ... the name of any organization you're associated with." and "Username policy prohibits usernames which [contain] existing company ... names." Do you have any suggestions for how we could make this clearer? Thanks, Bovlb (talk) 22:48, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
(←) Questions:
Blocking admin has been notified. However, 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 encylopedia article, the subject must be considered to 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. 7 08:59, 4 November 2010 (UTC)