User talk:Greenville Symphony Orchestra

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Speedy deletion nomination of Greenville Symphony Orchestra, SC
A tag has been placed on Greenville Symphony Orchestra, SC requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words.

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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 - if no such tag exists then the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate and adding a hangon tag is unnecessary), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page 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 page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Ol Yeller '''Talktome 21:18, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

Can we talk about this?
Hey. As it stands, the text you've pasted here are a copyright violation of this website and cannot be kept on Wikipedia. I'm going to have to place the copyvio tag on your userpage again as the tag you've used is specifically not to be used in the way you've used it (on your main user page). Are there any questions I can answer for you? Are you from the organization? I imagine the orchestra is notable by Wikipedia's standards (see WP:N) but we can't have the article sit the way it is. Ol Yeller '''Talktome 21:37, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of User:Greenville Symphony Orchestra
A tag has been placed on User:Greenville Symphony Orchestra requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words.

If the external website belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use the text — which means allowing other people to modify it — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Donating copyrighted materials. If you are not the owner of the external website but have permission from that owner, see Requesting copyright permission. You might want to look at Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for more details, or ask a question here.

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 - if no such tag exists then the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate and adding a hangon tag is unnecessary), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page 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 page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Ol Yeller '''Talktome 21:39, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

Your account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because it appears to be mainly intended or used for publicity and/or promotional purposes. Please read the following carefully.

Why can't I edit Wikipedia?

Your account's edits and/or username indicate that it is being used on behalf of a company, group, or organization for purposes of promotion and/or publicity. The edits may have violated one or more of our rules on spamming, which include: adding inappropriate external links, posting advertisements, and using Wikipedia for promotion. Wikipedia has many articles on companies, groups, and organizations, but it is considered inappropriate for such groups to use Wikipedia to write about themselves. In addition, usernames like yours are disallowed under our username policy.

Probably not. See FAQ/Organization for a helpful list of frequently asked questions by people in your position. Also, review the conflict of interest guidance to see the kinds of limitations you would have to obey if you did want to continue editing about your company, group, or organization. If this does not fit in with your goals, then you will not be allowed to edit again. Consider using one of the many websites that allow this instead.
 * Am I allowed to make these edits if I change my username?

You are still welcome to write about something other than your company or organization. If you do intend to make useful contributions on some other topic, you must convince a Wikipedia administrator that you mean it. To that end, please do the following:
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 * Add the text below this message box.
 * Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with a new username you are willing to use. See Special:Listusers to search for available usernames.  Your new username will need to meet our username policy.
 * Replace the text "Your reason here" with your reason to be unblocked. In this reason, you must:
 * Convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the edits for which you were blocked.
 * Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked.

If you believe this block was made in error, please see how to appeal a block. Alexf(talk) 13:06, 25 May 2010 (UTC)

Questions about my deleted page
I am trying to contact someone through the site to ask why my page was deleted. I am not sure why this happened for I put a notice on my page strictly saying that my site is 'under construction.' I am not sure what happened, but somehow the notice I had put up (that my site was under construction) did not save - I had not finished editing and rephrasing all my information. When I was accused of publicity, I just wanted to let you know that I am not with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra (SC). The other day when I tried to research 'the Greenville Symphony Orchestra,' nothing came up; thus, I decided to start the page myself. I want to inform the public that the symphony exists and that is all. I recently checked and found that other symphonies exist on Wikipedia. My question for you is how is that not advertising? Also, I believe that I cited everything correctly, but please understand that I was still editing the page.

Also, if I change my username, does that change the name that is put on my wiki page?

Sorry for the confusion and I hope you understand my dilemma

Thank you! Greenville Symphony Orchestra (talk) 13:24, 26 May 2010 (UTC) The Greenville Symphony Orchestra

l == Citing questions ==

I was told that my sources were not credible and that I needed third party sources. Are not the Magazine of Greenville and greenvilleonline.com credible sources? I know that I have a lot of rephrasing (in my own words) to do, but would this make my Wiki page acceptable? I would love your advice!

Greenville Symphony Orchestra (talk) 13:48, 26 May 2010 (UTC)Greenville Symphony Orchestra


 * Hey! I'm about to head out but I'd like to help answer your questions. I'll answer as much as I can until I have to get going.  First off, the page was deleted mostly because you copy/pasted text directly from the orchestra's website (see the reason here in the red box).  The text there is copyrighted and Wikipedia's use of it would be considered a copyright violation.  I'm not sure who told you or exactly what they told you but it was not because of a lack of credible sources.  As for the problem with your username, you don't have to be from the company/organization to be advertising.  The problem is that it appears that you came to Wikipedia with one intention in mind which was create an article for the GSO and made it clear with your name.  That along with the directly copied text which isn't written in an encyclopedic manner makes it seem like you just came here to advertise.  This is considered a conflict of interest and what got you banned.


 * The best thing to do from here is to just move on. I can help you get unbanned and help you to create an article if you'd like.  Wikipedia's policies and guidelines can be hard to understand sometimes, especially at first so I'd simply ask that you listen to what I or any other seasoned editors tell you.  Would you like the help? I'm headed out now so I'll reply later this evening if you reply.  Ol Yeller  '''Talktome 15:18, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Help, please
Yes please I would love your help! I hope you understand that I did not mean to publish the page to the internet before editing. I thought that I could keep the information that I had up there just so that I could put in in my own words the next day - this is why I put up the 'site under construction' sign that I am guessing never saved.

I promise that I came here with a good conscience to publish a page on the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. I would be most grateful if you could unblock me and help me through this process.

thank you so much


 * Hey. Ya, I didn't think you were a big bad promoter or anything but basically, Wikipedia has to protect itself.  The first step would be to create the article anywhere other than in mainspace (where all the articles are).  I'd suggest doing it in either a word processor or on a subpage of your user page.  I can help you make a subpage but first we'll have to get you unblocked.  What you'll want to do is follow the steps in the pinkish red box above.  The first step says something about adding  .  For your reasoning, you'll basically explain what you're here to do (what you stated above).  An admin will stop by an access the situation.  They may have you create another user name that you can work from.


 * To the patrolling admin, I'll be watching everything I can on the username and any page name associated with the GSO. I'll take responsibility for helping this user create their first article, evaluate and address and COI, and report and issues appropriately.  Ol Yeller  '''Talktome 19:15, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Unblock Request

 * I am going to take your last message to mean that you understand, and will act accordingly. ( talk→  BWilkins   ←track ) 13:41, 28 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately Wikipedia is not a directory, nor is it a web hosting service, which are the normal places to inform others about a group, business or organization. You should also stop thinking about "your page" - the minute you click submit, it becomes property of Wikipedia! ( talk→   BWilkins   ←track ) 15:40, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
 * He's referring to a tag that was placed on his user page, not the article. Thanks for biting though.  Ol Yeller  '''Talktome 15:45, 27 May 2010 (UTC)

wiki page
I understand.

What should I do next?

Greenville Symphony Orchestra (talk) 13:18, 28 May 2010 (UTC) Greenville Symphony Orchestra (page)


 * I'm having trouble finding exactly how you request a name change. I suggest logging out and creating a new account named "symphonieREVE" which isn't taken.  Ol Yeller  '''Talktome 14:17, 28 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Re-blocked as promised UNC never materialized (✉→BWilkins←✎) 22:22, 3 January 2013 (UTC)