User talk:Figloser

Help me!
Please help me with... Hi. On 07/03/2023, I added some information to the Wikipedia page of Frank Figluizzi (Frank Figliuzzi) that was obtained from a third-party journalist, which I properly sourced. The website provided names of people they interviewed, including Figluizzi himself. ON 07/03/2023, User Dumuzid undid my initial edits stating "apologies, but this strikes me as insufficient sourcing per WP:BLP." I subsequently undid their revision and replied "With all due respect, the cited articles are from a reputable website founded in 2008 that features federal law enforcement news from around the country. The articles were written by a veteran journalist, who interviewed numerous FBI Agents who were eyewitnesses and listed them by name. The journalist also contacted Figliuizzi. Please read the entire articles to see the depth of reporting." On 07/14/2023, user Dumuzid again deleted my edits, stating "I still think this needs stronger sourcing per WP:BLP." I've reviewed the requirements and think my edits meet them. I figured it best to have a neutral person weigh in. If they don't meet the requirements, please let me know what else would be required. Thank you! Figloser (talk) 20:22, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
 * I'm uncertain that ticklethewire would be considered a reliable source; that's probably the reason the other editor reverted(though you would need to ask them directly). I might suggest getting some opinions on the reliability of ticklethewire at the Reliable Sources Noticeboard. 331dot (talk) 20:36, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

July 2023
Your account has been blocked from editing Wikipedia because your username, Figloser, does not comply with Wikipedia's username policy. '''Your username is the principal reason for the block. You are welcome to continue editing after you have chosen a new username that complies with Wikipedia's username policy', which is summarized below.Under Wikipedia's username policy, a username should represent an individual person''. It should not : represent a group or organization; be promotional; be misleading (such as indicating possession of special user rights, being a "bot" account - unless approved, or implying that the account has any administrative or "moderator" user rights, or any kind of "power" or "authority" over other users); nor be offensive or otherwise disruptive. However, a username that contains the name of an organization and also identifies you individually, such as "Sara Smith at XYZ Company", "Mark at WidgetsUSA", or "FoobarFan87" is allowed, but not "SEO Manager at XYZ Company". Among others, the guidance on conflict of interest and the policy on paid-contribution disclosure are relevant.Please take a moment to either create a new account, or request a username change of your current account here. The new username that you choose must comply with Wikipedia's username policy.
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Thank you.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:49, 14 July 2023 (UTC)


 * I also question your ability to neutrally edit Figliuzzi's article having chosen that username. That is a big red flag.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:53, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Apologies, it was a simple play on words and not meant to violate any rules. I've changed the username to something completely unrelated.  My edits weren't only neutral, but they were almost verbatim from the articles.  Please read the original articles and compare.  If you disagree at all, please let me know.  Thank you!


 * Now there are two problems, because a "nearly word-for-word" copy is not acceptable either.  Acroterion   (talk)   00:32, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Well, once I get my account unblocked and username changed, let's tackle the issue of whether www.ticklethewire.com is considered a reliable source under Wikipedia's policies. If it's not, then everything else is mute and the other Wikipedia articles the website is cited in will have to be edited.  Assuming it is found reliable, then I'll edit any "word-for-word" copy to be in full compliance.  I was simply paraphrasing when I said I had copied almost verbatim, simply to imply I had not injected any bias into the article since that was a (valid) concern you raised. Figloser (talk) 00:46, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for unblocking. The username (Phoenix_rising) was associated with an older account, so I simply made it Phoenix_rising2023.  I submitted my change username request, but it hasn't been changed yet.  Did I submit the request incorrectly, or is that something you'd be able to approve? Figloser (talk) 16:15, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi, Acroterion. Thanks for unblocking my account. The username (Phoenix_rising) was associated with an older account, so I simply made it Phoenix_rising2023. I submitted my change username request, but it hasn't been changed yet. Did I submit the request incorrectly, or is that something you'd be able to approve as an an administrator? Figloser (talk) 20:48, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
 * I don't have the rename privilege. You're in the queue, according to the category at the bottom of the page. Give it a couple of days.  Acroterion   (talk)   21:34, 15 July 2023 (UTC)