User talk:Amberastar

February 2011
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You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for spamming or advertising. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. --John (talk) 22:01, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

I did not add the information about my podcast, I simply corrected erroneous information. The podcast was already mentioned in the article, added by some other edit.


 * I'm looking at your web site, and I can see how your podcast might be a useful link on that article. Can you see how your actions presented the appearance of spamming?  I would suggest that you read the conflict of interest guidelines, and then suggest, based on your understanding of the rules, what you might do differently if unblocked. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 22:54, 12 February 2011 (UTC)


 * After reading the conflict of interest guidelines which states: Editing in an area in which you have professional or academic expertise is not, in itself, a conflict of interest. Using material you yourself have written or published is allowed within reason, but only if it is relevant and conforms to the content policies. I have concluded that the edits I made were okay, but may have been seen as spammy because I am sure this happens a lot on Wikipedia. This was not my intention. I would like to stress, I never added the material about the podcast. I only tried to correct it, and add citations to do things appropriately. If unblocked, I would like to put the mention of the podcast back in the article because it is an important part of Alan Watts internet phenomena. I do not particularly care if there is a link or if my name is mentioned, that wasn't why I edited the article. I only edited it to correct a wrong fact. Going forward, I will monitor the section about the podcast to make sure it is accurate, but if anything I will try to use the discussion page also to discuss the matter. Overall this is really all I can do. I am just very disappointed that I was blocked from editing because of this. I saw my actions as correct since I really am the most knowledgeable person about the podcast. How can someone who isn't involved know the facts? The original material regarding the podcast seemed almost made up, so I just tried to make it accurate. Thank you I really appreciate your help and looking in to the matter FisherQueen Amberastar (talk) 12:43, 14 February 2011 (UTC)


 * It would be better if you started on the article's talk page, and got consensus from neutral users to see whether this information would be helpful in the article or not. Once other people weigh in, there'll be no more question of self-promotion. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 23:13, 12 February 2011 (UTC)


 * You have chosen to remove my friendly conversation, and also my suggestion about how to easily meet Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines, and also you've chosen to remove your own acknowledgement that you understand the conflict of interest guidelines. Am I correct in assuming that you are rejecting my suggestion, and that you are not willing to discuss your desired addition with other Wikipedia users rather than adding it yourself? -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 19:48, 13 February 2011 (UTC)


 * I added it to my unblock request. I do acknowledge that if there is a conflict of interest that I should use the discussion pages. I would like the opportunity to do that. Thanks for getting back to me. (sorry if I am putting things in the wrong place, I admit that I am really new to Wikipedia, and I am learning) Amberastar (talk) 12:43, 14 February 2011 (UTC)