User talk:CantataSingersElmira


 * ( Non-administrator observation ) Even if only one individual is using this account, the name still represents an organization, so it is not allowed. If you want to write about the Cantata Singers on Wikipedia, note that you may have a conflict of interest. I suggest that you request a username change (add the code below this comment) and read the plain and simple conflict of interest guide.


 * Can I also ask what is the relationship between this account and a user by the name of Patchwick? This other user has also edited your userpage.  Anon 126   (notify me of responses! / talk / contribs) 18:13, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

User:Anon126 Patchwick is the current Music Director of the Cantata Singers, I am the Immediate Past President. I am posting to Wikipedia for the first time, and will admit that it is all relatively new and sometimes confusing to me, even with a decent amount of technology knowledge to my credit. After the unblock request, I read further and realized as you advised, that I need to request a name change. I also realize that having Patchwick share some of the responsibility of co-editing the page is not allowed. Is there a better way to do this or will I be the sole editor of this account? Also, at what point should I ask that the page be reviewed before posting? Sorry for so many questions and mistakes, but I greatly appreciate your help! Thank you!! Cantata Singers Elmira (talk) 20:56, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

Here are a few key questions:
 * Do you understand that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a business directory?
 * Do you understand conflict of interest?
 * Do you understand that to be considered for an encyclopedia article, the subject must be notable?

You are currently blocked because your username appears directly related to a company, group or product that you have been promoting, contrary to the username policy. Changing the username will not allow you to violate the 3 important principles above.. You should also review WP:MEAT the panda ₯’  00:00, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

User:DangerousPanda Thank you for your guidance. I happened to see the historical aspect of this choral musical group in upstate NY that has performed for 50 years as something that should be documented. We have commissioned new works, received awards, performed world premiers, been directed under Robert Shaw, have had many past directors of notoriety and founded a long running Festival of Women in the Arts in our community. I realize that what has been placed on the page thus far is poorly written for this format. Much of that was copied and pasted from a booklet that was printed to celebrate our 50th anniversary, and was serving as a placeholder until I had a chance to further edit. I hadn't submitted anything for review, as it wasn't ready for review. I didn't realize that it was being reviewed anyway. I do understand conflict of interest. I do realize Wikipedia is not a business directory. Quite honestly, I decided to make this addition to the encyclopedia after noticing similar choral groups on Wikipedia while conducting some local research. I considered the historical documentation to be useful and perhaps desirable. At this point, there isn't a way to undo or edit what I assumed was a project in the works while in a blocked status. If this bit of history is not desirable then perhaps that no longer matters. Thank you anyway.Cantata Singers Elmira (talk) 01:02, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

User:DangerousPandaI am the creator of the brochure with articles submitted by other members of the group, with permission for use.