User talk:BS215

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Speedy deletion of Beever and struthers
A tag has been placed on Beever and struthers, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article seems to be blatant advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the guidelines on spam as well as the Business' FAQ for more information.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding  to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you. Mayalld (talk) 09:40, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

July 2008
Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia!

I hope not to seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and I am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?

I'd appreciate learning your own views, for instance your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.

You have several options freely available to you:
 * If you can relieve my concern through discussing it here, I can stop worrying about it.
 * If the two of us can't agree here, we can ask for help through Wikipedia's dispute resolution process, such as requesting comments from other Wikipedians. Wikipedia administrators usually abide by agreements reached through this process.
 * You can keep your contributions history under a new username. Visit Changing username and follow the guidelines there.

Kevin (talk) 11:18, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia, because of concerns that the chosen username may not meet our username policy.


 * This is often not a reflection on the user, and you are encouraged to choose a new account name which does meet our guidelines and are invited to contribute to Wikipedia under an appropriate username. If you feel this block was made in error, you may quickly and easily appeal it - see below.

Our username policy provides guidance on selecting your username. In brief, usernames should not be offensive, disruptive, promotional, related to a 'real-world' group or organization, confusing, or misleading.

If you have already made edits and wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name you may request a change in username. To do so, please follow these directions:
 * Add  This is possible because even when you are blocked, you can still edit your own talk page.
 * At an administrator's discretion, you may be unblocked for 24 hours to file a request.
 * Please note, you may only request a name that is not already in use. The account is created upon acceptance – do not try to create the new account before making the request for a name change since we can far easier allocate your new name to you, if it is not yet used. Usernames that have already been taken are listed here. For more information, please visit Changing username. Keep in mind, though, that creating a new account is much faster and easier.

Last, the automated software systems that prevent vandalism may have been activated, which can cause new account creation to be blocked also. If you have not acted in a deliberately inappropriate manner, please let us know if this happens, and we will deactivate the block as soon as possible. You may also appeal this username block by adding the text  or emailing the administrator who blocked you. Daniel Case (talk) 13:31, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

and Responses
I only registered to place basic details online. I find this site difficult to use and have never messed with code and HTML beofre so have struggled to form this repsonse. I would like to discuss what is wrong with my username as it has to relate to the company. If that is the problem then I will have to think around it.

Also, I need a copy of my deleted page please - it took ages to put together. I would like to discuss this as well please as there are many very similar pages on your site which I find unfair. Lots of accountancy firms have far more information than we had on our page on their pages yet they have not been deleted. Can someone explain please?

Thank you Beeverstruthers (talk) 11:12, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

For Administrators re. deletion of page
Please send me a copy of what was deleted ASAP - it took me a long time as I am new at this. I would appreciate reasons behind the deletion please as there are many very similar pages which have been allowed to remain. I am happy to make any changes required to allow the page to remain. I didn't think more history was relevant but if so I have plenty to include.

Thank you. Beeverstruthers (talk) 11:15, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

I have re-read the Username policy and think I might understand more now. Can I please change the username to BS215? I checked on the list and this name isn't taken and I can't see any commercial link to BS215 although if someone else does please just let me know.

Thanks, Beeverstruthers (talk) 11:22, 7 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (edit conflict) Hi, your username has been blocked because the user name policy does not allow names that are promotional in nature if the account is used for promotional purposes. Your contributions would indicate that this is the case for you. So you have 2 choices, create a new username not related to the company, or ask to be unblocked and request a name change at WP:CHU. The first is usually the easier option, but either is OK. Note that I'm in Australia, so you may have to wait a while for me to reply.
 * Re your article, it was deleted because it read more like promotional material for the company, than a neutral encyclopedic article. The first thing to clarify is whether the company is notable, using the criteria at WP:CORP as a guide. Basically, if the company has been the subject of coverage in multiple reliable independent sources. If the company passes that bar then the writing style can be sorted out afterward.
 * Perhaps first, decide which way you want to go with your username. Let me know here, no need for any special markup or anything. Kevin (talk) 11:24, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
 * I wrote the above while you were writing your unblock request, so some of it no longer applies. Kevin (talk) 11:29, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Update
Thanks for your help Kevin - this is all very confusing at first.

I'll look into the link you sent me re. notable sources etc. I have press links where we've been subjects/mentioned if they might be of use but obviously I'll check the policy and see what it says.

Thanks Beeverstruthers (talk) 11:53, 7 July 2008 (UTC)


 * No problem. It may take a couple of days for the name change to be completed. Kevin (talk) 12:01, 7 July 2008 (UTC)