User talk:Oldfilm

November 2010

Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames that give the impression that the account represents a group, organization or website, I have blocked this account; you are welcome to create a new account with a username that represents only you.

Additionally, it appears your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization or cause that you consider worthwhile. Unfortunately, many charitable causes and social service organizations are not sufficiently notable for their own Wikipedia article, and all users are discouraged from editing in any area where they have an inherent conflict of interest. You should also read our conflict of interest guideline. If your username doesn't represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|Your reason here}}. Thank you. 7 23:45, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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).

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

Request reason:

Hi. If necessary I will change my user name from oldfilm, although it's been my AOL name for over a decade. My vocation and avocational interests are both related to archival film and I have considerable expertise in the area. I apologize if the name has the appearance of advocacy. Please let me know if I can retain it and become unblocked. This is me, http://karansheldon.blogspot.com/

Decline reason:

Sorry, usernames that match any organization or website are not allowed. Please make another unblock request in the form {{unblock-un|DESIRED USERNAME}} to request that you be unblocked in order to be able to choose another username. But you will also need to convince us that you understand and will follow our guideline WP:COI as it applies to you, by telling us what edits you intend to make if you are unblocked. This means in particular that you will need to agree to stop the wholesale linking to your website. If it is indeed relevant to a topic, others will eventually link to it. Sandstein 18:42, 18 November 2010 (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.