User talk:Amclaug3

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I have reverted your addition of the party platform to the Rhode Island Republican Party page. I have done so for two reasons: -- WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:09, 8 August 2014 (UTC)
 * 1) Duplicating the party platform verbatim is likely a copyright violation;
 * 2) Wikipedia is not a soapbox for political parties to state their positions.

Copyright problem: Rhode Island Republican Party
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Thank you, and please feel welcome to continue contributing to Wikipedia. Happy editing! WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 21:47, 8 August 2014 (UTC)
 * I disagree. You're obviously not here to contribute to the encyclopedia, therefore:

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for advertising or promotion. From your contributions, this seems to be your only purpose. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the following text below this notice:. However, you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. MER-C 05:08, 9 August 2014 (UTC)