User talk:ProWatercross

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Speedy deletion nomination of User:ProWatercross/sandbox/Pro Watercross


A tag has been placed on your user page, User:ProWatercross/sandbox/Pro Watercross, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be advertising which only promotes or publicises someone or something. Promotional editing of any kind is not permitted, whether it be promotion of a person, company, product, group, service, belief, or anything else. This is a violation of our policies regarding acceptable use of user pages — user pages are intended for active editors of Wikipedia to communicate with one another as part of the process of creating encyclopedic content, and should not be mistaken for free webhosting resources or advertising space. Please read the guidelines on spam, the guidelines on user pages, and, especially, our FAQ for Organizations.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, then please contact the. Cahk (talk) 10:45, 6 January 2020 (UTC) You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for abuse of editing privileges. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page:. Materialscientist (talk) 10:48, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

YES, I HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE ONLY PERSON USING THIS ACCOUNT I WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING FINISHED. I WANTED TO ADD A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND THEN SUBMIT FOR REVIEW. I HAVE REVIEWED AND HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE TERMS OF USE. I'M CONFUSED ABOUT THE QUESTION CONCERNING THE AREAS OF WIKIPEDIA I INTEND TO EDIT IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE SIMPLY TRYING TO CREATE AN INFORMATIONAL PAGE ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION. IF I AM DOING THIS IN A WAY OR SECTION OF YOUR SITE THAT IMPLYS I WILL BE DOING ADDITIONAL EDITING ELSEWHERE, PLEASE ADVISE.

THANK YOU — Preceding unsigned comment added by ProWatercross (talk • contribs) 21:48, 6 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hi ProWatercross and thanks for the response. I am going to kindly ask you use lowercases and not all caps as that come across as shouting. The reason for the block is that you are using Wikipedia for your own self promotion. No one will unblock you if you are just going to continue doing that. You need to show you are here to improve the encyclopedia. As well, please propose a username that identifies you as an individual in a new unblock request.HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 23:51, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

Sorry, I was only using caps to distinguish my answer from the re-pasted question. no shouting intended. I've read what you've sent and still am confused why an informational listing is seen as self promotional. The NFL, NBA, NHL, not to mention every major motion picture released is allowed a Wiki listing and this is not seen as self promotional. Our organization is an educational non-profit focused on safety, the environment, and fostering amateur competition. Is there certain wording in what we were crafting that triggered this? Please help me to understand and I will make any changes required. Thank you for your help.
 * Are you comparing your non-profit to the National Hockey League? It 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 alternative outlets. Wanting to tell the world about your non-profit is promotion. You are using Wikipedia as if it is another personal website. HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 16:29, 7 January 2020 (UTC)

So you're saying because PWC racing and the like is not as widely popular as other sports it is not notable enough for a Wiki article? Even one that seeks to promote/educate people on important issues like safety and the environment? Not trying to be argumentative, but this seems somewhat subjective. And by the measure you used, ANY organization wanting to give information on their mission is promotional, meaning movies, etc should be blocked. Not trying to be argumentative but trying to understand where the lines are.

Let me ask your guidance on this...if you were trying to get an organization a Wiki Article, what approach would you take that I have not? Are there words or other approaches I have used that red flag us? Please advise. Thanks.

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Are you no longer talking with me?