User talk:Ballinskary/Archive 1

October 2022
 You have been blocked indefinitely from editing because it appears that you are not here to build an encyclopedia. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page:. Bbb23 (talk) 01:38, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

@Bbb23 Okay, I re-read the meta page you linked to and now understand that repeatedly editing my own user page falls under the criteria for not being here to build an encyclopedia. Sorry about that. I was just messing around with my user page but I understand now why I was blocked. For the record, I read wikipedia constantly and have interest in being a more involved editor here. I hope to make that a reality at some point in the near future. I obviously can't edit the original block request but I'm hoping this message is taken into consideration for that request. Thank you. Ballinskary (talk) 03:06, 15 October 2022 (UTC)
 * You actually can edit the original unblock request, it may be modified at any time. However, if you are replying to messages like mine, it should be a standard, unformatted comment. What edits do you want to make? 331dot (talk) 09:15, 15 October 2022 (UTC)
 * @331dot I see, I do not see that option but that's possibly because I'm on mobile at the moment. First, I want to wipe out most of the changes to my user page, because I didn't intend to leave them there and was blocked whilst I was between edits. It's worth mentioning that I didn't even realize that making edits to my own user page was problematic in any way, but I've read the relevant section of the policies and guidelines that the blocking admin pointed me to and now understand why the behavior is discouraged. I will use the sandbox next time, that's 100% an honest mistake. As an editor in general (I believe that's what you are asking), I want to edit anything that needs copy editing, editing for style, or anything that needs to generally be re-written, regardless of topic. I realize that I've been terrible at editing anything other than my style sheets and occasionally my user page (which primarily contains links to pages) and that I should make a more concerted effort to contribute as an editor. This account has been open for a few years now and I've never had this issue before. I believe I understand why I was blocked, but am more than open to any further commentary and - of course - will plan to contribute more as an editor in the future. Thanks for taking the time to review my request. Ballinskary (talk) 09:36, 15 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Editing your user page is fine(if the content is consistent with WP:USERPAGE), but it cannot be the only thing that you do here.(nor experimenting in your sandbox)
 * The mobile version does not have full functionality, you may find it easier to use the full destop version in a browser, even on a device; if you scroll to the bottom you should see "desktop" and you can tap/click it to switch between the versions. Just a tip if you have difficulty- people do edit successfully on mobile only, but it can be challenging for some. 331dot (talk) 10:06, 15 October 2022 (UTC)
 * @331dot Okay, thanks for getting back to me. I will propose an edit when I have some time later today and am at my desktop. Ballinskary (talk) 11:05, 15 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Just wanted to follow up directly to let you know that I completed the assignment per your suggestion and re-submitted the unblock request, which I see in CAT:RFU. I know you guys are crazy busy and I'm not looking for a decision right now, just want confirmation it was received and will be reviewed as soon as you guys can get to it. Also, I want to make sure that my proposed edits are congruent with admin expectations for this type of task. Thanks. Ballinskary (talk) 12:24, 20 October 2022 (UTC)


 * If I am viewing this correctly, you expanded the lead of the article. Two things there- one, you removed the paragraph that described the other company with a similar name and with which the American company has had legal disputes with. Why did you do this?  Two, the purpose of the lead is to summarize the content of the actual article.  Is the content you propose to add already in the article and you are just summarizing it, or is it new content? 331dot (talk) 13:04, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Correct. First, the removal of the paragraph containing the information on legal disputes was primarily due it being the only subject in the lead section with no other information on the topic, but I now see why it would be important to include it here and will happily edit the proposed revisions to include it (if not the entire thing). Second, I chose this section because it appeared to need work, but I do understand that the article does not cover some of the details I added to the lead section. The article as a whole seems to need some attention, and I would be interested in helping to update the entire thing so that it better covers the subject. However, if this renders the proposed edit insufficient, I'd be happy to propose different edits to another part of the article if that's acceptable. Thanks. Ballinskary (talk) 14:12, 26 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Been a couple of weeks so I figured I would follow up and see if anyone has had a chance to look at my comments/further review the request. Thank you for your time. Ballinskary (talk) 19:35, 8 November 2022 (UTC)
 * @331dot @Bbb23 Could someone please review this? It's been almost a month since I was blocked. I've done everything you have asked in a very timely manner and I believe I have shown a clear understanding of why I was initially blocked. You are clearly attending to other users blocks, so I am just curious what I need to do to get someone to review the work I have done with regard to my unblock request. I appreciate your time. Ballinskary (talk) 13:45, 13 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Hello Ballinskary. I was summoned here by an earlier ping, which I see has been answered and resolved. I've taken the opportunity to review this request. If you were to ask me whether your proposed edit should be accepted and incorporated into the encyclopaedia, I would probably advise against it. Being bold is one thing, but being bold with a high profile beer(s) with a controversial name is another thing. I'm not even going to critique the proposal, though I appreciate the effort, and that's what this unblock response is for. What I am going to ask myself is whether you understand why you've been blocked, and whether the block is necessary going forward. Having looked around a bit, I think it will be OK. I see has had plenty of opportunity to raise substantive objections. I might as well also ping . Having pinged them I propose to lift the block in about the next day unless we hear back from them (I'm sure you can tolerate a little extra delay). -- zzuuzz (talk) 19:17, 29 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your comments; that's basically the conclusion I've come to. I would like to give Bbb23 a little more time as you suggest. 331dot (talk) 20:20, 29 November 2022 (UTC)
 * 331dot Zzuuzz I really appreciate both of you taking the time to review this. Yes, of course I can wait. Ballinskary (talk) 21:39, 29 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Zzuuzz 331dot Thank you again to both of you for reviewing my request. Ballinskary (talk) 17:00, 30 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Good luck out there. Feel free to drop me a ping if you ever need to. -- zzuuzz (talk) 17:04, 30 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Ballinskary (talk) 17:06, 30 November 2022 (UTC)