User talk:NicolaChapple

As Jpgordon says, we need to see the actual message you get when you try to edit - it may be that there is a block on the IP address you are using, and any message you get should hopefully tell us what that is and enable us to investigate further. Also, your statement that you are under pressure from your boss gives me cause for concern, as Wikipedia is serious about avoiding Conflict of Interest. So can you please explain what you wish to edit, in what capacity you will do so, and what connections you have to the subject you wish to write about. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 15:33, 22 August 2012 (UTC)

Hi. That's the message, yes - I'll have to leave it for someone who deals with what are called range blocks. I'm pleased you believe the article you wish to work on does not violate our Conflict of Interest policy, but as you say you are under pressure from your boss, that implies you are editing in some sort of work or professional capacity, and I ask you if you can disclose that capacity - I presume you are planning to write about Marvin Rees, but are you able to tell us who is paying you to do it? (Please do not disclose anything personal if you do not wish to - but just say if that is the case, and someone will have to judge this based on what you have said so far) -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 15:51, 22 August 2012 (UTC)

Thank goodness! Was starting to worry about the functions of my brain. Yes, the article I would like to add is on Marvin Rees who is a Labour Party candidate running for Mayor in Bristol. I work for a trade union that supports the Labour Party; however, the article I would like to submit on Marvin Rees is purely biographical and for information purposes rather than campaigning activity. As we believe Wikipedia is a widely trusted and read source of information it seemed logical to add a biographical entry on such an individual. I can send you the copy if you would like.
 * Ah, OK, I understand - thanks for explaining. As long as the article demonstrates notability (as per WP:N), is reliably sourced (WP:RS) and is written with a neutral point of view (WP:NPOV), I expect it should be fine. Hopefully someone who knows what to do about range blocks will be here before too long and can deal with this - it seems pretty clear you're not Rinpoche, the editor the block was aimed at ;-) -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 16:18, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Actually, I think I might have worked out what to do! I've given you "IP block exempt" status, so hopefully you should now be able to edit from your account. Have a go and let me know if that worked. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 16:25, 22 August 2012 (UTC)

Thank you so so much! I will try again and let you know how I get on. Much appreciated!

Your submission at Articles for creation
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Good afternoon Nicola,

Welcome to Wikipedia and sorry you appear to have been having a hard time getting your article accepted. I have had a look at the revised article but it doesn't conform with Wikipedia guidelines in relation to referencing. There are some help files that should get you on track. Please review the following files: Referencing for beginners, inline citation help and writing better articles. I did a quick google search and there are lots of potential sources for neutral information about Rees. Good luck and if I can be of further help, please reach me at my talk page. Snowysusan TalkSnowysusan 14:35, 28 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks again Snowysusan. I have tried again to update the article and make sure my sources are cited according to Wikipedia guidelines. I find them very difficult to understand though and have been struggling to get this right for some time now. I hope I have finally managed! Thanks again for your help and guidance. Regards

Your submission at Articles for creation
 Marvin Rees, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created. The article has been assessed as C-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article. You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. Note that because you are a logged-in user, you can create articles yourself, and don't have to post a request. However, you are more than welcome to continue submitting work to Articles for Creation. Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia! Snowysusan 11:31, 30 August 2012 (UTC)
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Marvin Rees
Hi Nicola. As you can see, I did some work on your article and I have created it in the main space. You may continue to work on it and edit it to add more substantial inforamtion about Marvin Rees, but remember it cannot be promotional or supportive of his campaign - it must remain neutral and factual, supported by independent references. However, you can include more references to articles about Rees and/or his candidacy for Mayor.

Have a great day! Snowysusan 11:37, 30 August 2012 (UTC) Talk

Snowysusan, you are an absolute STAR!!! Thank you so very much. Regards, Nicola


 * You're more than welcome. Snowysusan Talk 12:44, 31 August 2012 (UTC)