User talk:Gbear1973

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for adding spam links. Persistent spammers will have their websites blacklisted from Wikipedia and potentially penalized by search engines. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Alexf(talk) 21:58, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

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 * Can you explain what you mean by our account in your lead paragraph above? Shared/role accounts are not permitted. If you wish to use this account for your personal use, it would be best to request a username change as well. -- Kinu  t/c 17:20, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
 * My reference to "our account" in the first paragraph was to imply that this current account name was created during work hours as my personal Wikipedia account.  I have come to understand that My Wikipedia Account has to be only my personal account; and that is why in my last paragraph I also request a "Name Change" to my own name.   I plan on using my newly instated (if approved and appealed) account as personal only, and not with any business or organization name / connections with a focus on neutrality. Thanks for your time on this matter and consideration.ExploretheBruce (talk) 17:46, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I've extracted the above from an unblock request - we prefer one of those at a time... Peridon (talk) 17:52, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I'd advise against using your real name, as that can cause problems at times. Up to you. Peridon (talk) 17:56, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I've now read the Tutorial on Talk Pages and understand to use indenting to continue discussions. Thanks for fixing my duplicate Unblock request. I will take your advice and change my name to something similar but not exact.  Thanks for making me read Username Policy to see that this could cause issues for me. ([[User:ExploretheBruce 18:02, 23 October 2012 (UTC)}}
 * Actually, for company representatives and other people with a conflict of interest, real names are appropriate. Many folks have real names here (mine is real, for example, and it causes me no problems). It's your choice. ~Amatulić (talk) 21:24, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I plan on using my newly instated account only as personal and not associated with any professional organization. Is there any more to the appeal process that I must do? How will I find out if my appeal on my user talk page gets accepted?
 * We're currently trying to ensure that you're aware of the issues, and protecting yourself. Using your WP:REALNAME might be problematic - could you click that link, and make yourself aware of the issues, and confirm that you're ok with using your real name?  I assume your intent is to use User:GemWebb as your userid.  Although the template above is not the correct oen to use in order to request unblocking for the purpose of changing your username, one of us should be able to fix it once you confirm a) you're aware of the risks and b) you confim the username you wish to use.  When it's been accepted, the unblock notice will change to saying "accepted" - you will then be directed to where to go in order to change your username.  You will not be permitted to edit elsewhere until that username change has been formally actionned (✉→BWilkins←✎) 15:49, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Right. As I said before, it shouldn't cause you problems, but Bwilkins (which I suspect is also a real name like mine, first initial and last) is correct that you should be aware of the risks. ~Amatulić (talk) 16:42, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I am now fully aware of the risks of using WP:REALNAME as a userid through reading Wikipedia articles on dangers of using real Usernames. Therefor, I've made the decision to apply for a name change that is similar to my name like GWbear73 instead of my full real name.  Thanks for helping keep me safe online and taking the time to clarify options.
 * Now that is shows on my Talk page that my name has been changed and, my appeal has been accepted, can I get all references to my old USERNAME = Explorethebruce changed within my profile? Or, does this change later or, not visible to front end?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by ExploretheBruce (talk • contribs) 19:55, 29 October 2012 (UTC)