User talk:Paula Lane Action Network

July 2014
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 yourself as an individual and which complies with our username policy. It also appears that your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization, person 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. You may wish to consider one of these alternative outlets. If your username does not represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text below this notice. You may simply create a new account, but you may prefer to change your username to one that complies with our username policy, so that your past contributions are associated with your new username. If you would prefer to change your username, you may appeal this username block by adding the text below this notice. Thank you.  Acroterion   (talk)   03:05, 5 July 2014 (UTC)


 * No problem with the username. However, please read WIkipedia's policies on reliable sources and verifiability. The use of the Paula Lane website as a reference was not sufficiently specific to be useful, and had the appearance of promotion. Additionally, please remember that the sourcing policies prevent users from inserting their personal views and experience: all material should be sourced to published sources with a reputation for fact-checking, preferably of an academic nature. The Paula Lane website doesn't meet those requirements. Your edits were also highly specific to California. Wikipedia is a global encyclopedia, and edits should avoid narrowly-applicable statements about locales.
 * Please read WP:COI and understand that the Paula Lane website should not be used as a source for anything but material relating to the preserve itself. Once you've done that and acknowledged those conditions, you can be unblocked and can sign up for the new username.  Acroterion   (talk)   21:59, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

I have reviewed the internal site connections you requested. I understand your communication. There are some references that can be cited (such as habitat surveys, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife references and databases, and a couple of articles), which I will gladly provide as citations. Although the California references seem less global, most of the research on American Badger in the U.S. at least is occurring in this State. In addition, American Badger is specific to America. Thus, posting information about American Badger is informative for the geographic distribution where it actually exists. Your points are all well taken and understood. We are working on research currently as well as more publications - There is little current published data about research on American Badger, its habitat and its needs. The data from many years ago is incorrect and from the perspective of primarily hunters and trappers. One reference in the Wikipedia site from Quinn is more recent and is accurate for the purposes of the research that was done in the Monterey Bay area in California. I hope this helps elucidate my perspective and approach. I will provide citations as required. However, some of the information that could be provided is related to direct observation over 15 years of the species in its habitat and has not been published in an article or a dissertation. I am currently interfacing with a conservation magazine about writing a comprehensive article on American Badger for their publication and, if that becomes a reality, this could be cited as a reference. Thank you. I hope this is sufficient to change my username and unblock.


 * Unblocked per request. Please review WP:SELFPUBLISH and WP:EXPERT for more about the use of personal experience and expertise on Wikipedia.  Acroterion   (talk)   23:08, 5 July 2014 (UTC)