User talk:RobertGD
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[edit]Hello, GreenDot, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions.
I noticed that one of the first articles you edited appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article. Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.
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before the question. Again, welcome! —C.Fred (talk) 20:47, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
Conflict of interest and username concerns
[edit] Welcome to Wikipedia. I saw that you edited or created Green Dot Corporation, and I noticed that your username, "GreenDot", may not comply with our username policy. Please note that you may not use a username that represents the name of a company, group, organization, product, or website. Examples of usernames that are not allowed include "XYZ Company", "MyWidgetsUSA.com", and "Foobar Museum of Art". However, you are permitted to use a username that contains such a name if it identifies you personally, such as "Sara Smith at XYZ Company", "Mark at WidgetsUSA", or "FoobarFan87".
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Speedy deletion nomination of User:GreenDot/sandbox/Green Dot Corporation
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A tag has been placed on User:GreenDot/sandbox/Green Dot Corporation, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, group, product, service, person, or point of view and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. Please read the guidelines on spam and Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations for more information.
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October 2017
[edit]There have been two problems with this account: the account has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia, and your username indicates that the account represents a business or other organisation or group, which is also against policy, as an account must be for just one person. Because of those problems, the account has been blocked indefinitely from editing.
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{{unblock|Your reason here}}
at the bottom of your talk page, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Dlohcierekim (talk) 22:56, 18 October 2017 (UTC)Need assistance
[edit]Hi, I'm not sure why I was blocked indefinitely when I had already submitted a request for the name change and was attempting to submit drafted content for review per C.Fred's message? I'm guessing I did the draft wrong, but was under the impression I was supposed to draft it in the userspace after having read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Userspace_draft
Please advise as to how I can correct this as I was actually trying to abide by all guidelines.
Robert GreenDot (talk) 00:58, 19 October 2017 (UTC)
RobertGD (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • abuse filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
UTRS appeal #19541 was submitted on Oct 19, 2017 17:27:10. This review is now closed.
--UTRSBot (talk) 17:27, 19 October 2017 (UTC)
Request to unblock
[edit]@C.Fred: @Dlohcierekim: Hi, I recently submitted a request to be unblocked and was told by (admin) Just Chilling to post the request on my user talk page.
RobertGD (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
I think there was a misunderstanding as I had already submitted a request for a name change when the ban occurred and simply made an honest mistake trying to set up a draft of an update for review (was under the impression I was supposed to submit drafted content for admin review (as suggested by C.Fred) through this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Userspace_draft). Didn't realize I was supposed to edit the user talk page and tag an admin to have a draft reviewed until after the ban.
Decline reason:
It looks like you have changed names-- good. But I think the remaining problem is that you made promotional edits leading to the block. The page is pretty cluttered, but I think what we need is some assurance that you will not make further promotional edits, particularly about the original subject. I think the "help user space draft" relates to tips for editing. It is distinct from the block. Yes, it's clearer now. In your unblock request reason you need to affirm that you understand that I blocked you for making promotional edits and you need to convince us that you will not again make promotional edits.Dlohcierekim (talk) 01:19, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
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