User talk:Lymphoma Research Foundation

Speedy deletion nomination of User:Lymphoma Research Foundation


A tag has been placed on User:Lymphoma Research Foundation, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article seems to be unambiguous advertising that only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the general criteria for speedy deletion, particularly item G11, as well as the guidelines on spam.

If you can indicate why the subject of this article is not blatant advertising,. Clicking that button will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit |the article's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. You may freely add information to the article that would confirm the subject's notability under Wikipedia guidelines. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would help make it encyclopedic, as well as adding any citations from independent reliable sources to ensure that the article will be verifiable. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Rcawsey (talk) 18:00, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

November 2011
Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames that give the impression that the account represents a group, organization or website, I have blocked this account; please take a moment to create a new account with a username that represents only you.

Additionally, it appears your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization or cause that you consider worthwhile. Unfortunately, many good causes are not sufficiently notable for their own Wikipedia article, and all users are discouraged from editing in any area where they have an inherent conflict of interest, though you may wish to consider one of these alternative outlets. If your username doesn't represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text below this notice. Thank you. - Vianello (Talk) 19:47, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of User:Lymphoma Research Foundation


A tag has been placed on User:Lymphoma Research Foundation, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the guidelines on spam and FAQ/Business for more information.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, 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. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the administrator userfy the page or email a copy to you. - Vianello (Talk) 19:48, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

This page should not be speedy deleted because...
This page should not be speedily deleted because... (your reason here) --Lymphoma Research Foundation (talk) 19:52, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

I am currently working on the page and refining the text. The reason why I saved it while I work on the page is so I can see the progress. Secondly, the account belongs to the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Lastly, I am new to creating a Wikipedia page so if you can point me to any resource as to where I can follow a template on creating a page that will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
 * Please see the warning above. An account that "belongs to the Lymphoma Research Foundation" would not be allowed to create articles or edit on Wikipedia. Accounts belong to individuals, not groups. Further, see WP:COI. - Vianello (Talk) 19:55, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

Promotion and other things
Please read WP:SPAM and WP:NPOV. And allow me to second the comment above that accounts are not for organisations, no matter how noble their objectives. You did well enough with the page creation - as a matter of layout. Read those two policies and WP:CORP about corporate notability, and WP:RS about the reliable independent sources you need to prove the significance. This is an encyclopaedia, where things have to be referenced, unlike a directory (where you just have to give the message). Articles can be created in userspace (but things like advertising and copyright violation are not allowed). If you get unblocked to change to another name, ask how to do this. Peridon (talk) 20:12, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

I took the time to read the link provided on Writing an article. What I would like to do is change the username on the account. Since it is affiliated with my work email, do I create a new account with my work email or my personal email? If that is not necessary, how do I change my user name? As far as the article goes for the Lymphoma Research Foundation, I will work with my manager for the text to be re-written using both American Cancer Society and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Wiki pages as a template for us as an organization to follow. Any other resource you may have for someone such as myself who is new to Wikipedia will be greatly appreciated.

Lymphoma Research Foundation (talk) 20:58, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I might be misunderstanding you here, or you might be misunderstanding me. WP:COI states that users must agree not to write about topics with which they have a personal or professional connection, which it sounds as though you are still professing is your intention. - Vianello (Talk) 22:09, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

If you can, would you be able to delete the account all together? Lymphoma Research Foundation (talk) 13:22, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
 * That we can't do. An account can be renamed or left blocked, but accounts cannot be deleted. Users may 'vanish', but that doesn't apply, so far as I am aware, to blocked accounts. Writing about closely connected subjects isn't totally forbidden (if it were, we'd have a lot fewer articles...), but it not recommended, and if you are allowed to after a block, believe me, every move will be scrutinised. You'd understand why if you saw some of the spamming campaigns that are attempted here. Peridon (talk) 22:05, 4 November 2011 (UTC)

Understood. What is the process to rename the account so that I start with a clean slate? Lymphoma Research Foundation (talk) 02:07, 7 November 2011 (UTC)