User talk:Markbentley1979

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October 2016
Hello, I'm Kleuske. I wanted to let you know that one or more of your recent contributions have been undone because they appeared to be promotional. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" are against Wikipedia policy and not permitted. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. Kleuske (talk) 08:56, 7 October 2016 (UTC)

Hello Kleuske, which ones were they? I don't quite understand the rejections, such as trying to insert the new CEO's name and add more details about new things (PS - I do work for LGfL, I am happy to admit; just trying to update it all) Thanks for any tips. I've never used wikipedia before. Markbentley1979 (talk) 09:45, 10 October 2016 (UTC)
 * This one, where you did not just insert the new CEO's name, but also enlightened our audence with promotional materials such as


 * safe, high-speed broadband ('fibre all the way', uncontended and symmetrical)
 * managed network services
 * premium learning resources: a blend of commercially-licensed content and homegrown exclusives
 * online-safety and safeguarding advice and resources
 * professional CPD for teachers from the LGfL Training Hub
 * topping it all of with
 * "Find out more about LGfL at about.lgfl.net"
 * If you do not see what is promotional and honestly feel the need to inquire, we have a serious competence problem. Kleuske (talk) 11:03, 10 October 2016 (UTC)

P.S. Lest I forget, the internet informs me (reliably) you seem to have a conflict of interest regarding this particular subject, hence...

Hello, Markbentley1979. We welcome your contributions, but if you have an external relationship with the people, places, or things you have written about in the article London Grid for Learning, you may have a conflict of interest (COI). Editors with a COI may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic, and it is important when editing Wikipedia articles that such connections be completely transparent. See the conflict of interest guideline and FAQ for organizations for more information. In particular, we ask that you please:


 * avoid editing or creating articles related to you and your family, friends, school, company, club, or organization, as well as any competing companies' projects or products;
 * instead, you are encouraged to propose changes on the Talk pages of affected article(s) (see the request edit template);
 * when discussing affected articles, disclose your COI (see WP:DISCLOSE);
 * avoid linking to the Wikipedia article or to the website of your organization in other articles (see WP:SPAM);
 * exercise great caution so that you do not violate Wikipedia's content policies.

In addition, you must disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation (see WP:PAID).

Please take a few moments to read and review Wikipedia's policies regarding conflicts of interest, especially those pertaining to neutral point of view, sourcing and autobiographies. Thank you. Kleuske (talk) 11:07, 10 October 2016 (UTC)

Thanks for all that. I have made initial suggestions on the talk page instead. Markbentley1979 (talk) 12:34, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

PS - I did disclose that I work for LGfL in my earlier message. Markbentley1979 (talk) 12:35, 14 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Not one I noticed. Here's an excerpt fro WP:PAID about disclosure. There are three options:
 * a statement on your user page,
 * a statement on the talk page accompanying any paid contributions, or
 * a statement in the edit summary accompanying any paid contributions.
 * "I said so in some previous message" does not qualify.
 * Kind regards, Kleuske (talk) 12:57, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Added to my user page as you suggest. Thank you Markbentley1979 (talk) 13:06, 14 October 2016 (UTC)