User talk:Robstato

Wikipedia and copyright
Hello Robstato, and welcome to Wikipedia. Your additions to Draft:Emma Rydal have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoid copyright and plagiarism issues.


 * You can only copy/translate a small amount of a source, and you must mark what you take as a direct quotation with double quotation marks (") and cite the source using an inline citation. You can read about this at Non-free content in the sections on "text". See also Help:Referencing for beginners, for how to cite sources here.
 * Aside from limited quotation, you must put all information in your own words and structure, in proper paraphrase. Following the source's words too closely can create copyright problems, so it is not permitted here; see Close paraphrasing. (There is a college-level introduction to paraphrase, with examples, hosted by the Online Writing Lab of Purdue.) Even when using your own words, you are still, however, asked to cite your sources to verify the information and to demonstrate that the content is not original research.
 * Our primary policy on using copyrighted content is Copyrights. You may also want to review Copy-paste.
 * If you own the copyright to the source you want to copy or are a legally designated agent, you may be able to license that text so that we can publish it here. Understand, though, that unlike many other sites, where a person can license their content for use there and retain non-free ownership, that is not possible at Wikipedia. Rather, the release of content must be irrevocable, to the world, into the public domain (PD) or under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license. Such a release must be done in a verifiable manner, so that the authority of the person purporting to release the copyright is evidenced. See Donating copyrighted materials.
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 * Also note that Wikipedia articles may not be copied or translated without attribution. If you want to copy or translate from another Wikipedia project or article, you must follow the copyright attribution steps in Translation. See also Copying within Wikipedia.

It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. MER-C 19:25, 13 April 2020 (UTC)


 * Hi, I am trying to create this page for Emma. I made her website at Laal Marra Productions and have copied the material from there. It is my content that I am copying. There is no sensitive intellectual property or copyright material there. How long does it normally take for the page to be published and available in searches? Thanks, Rob Robstato (talk) 20:23, 14 April 2020 (UTC)
 * You don't own content that you already contributed somewhere else. You may only copy information into Wikipedia that is explicitly marked public domain or creative commons. Even then, rather than be lazy and paste in content, just start over and write in your own words here. Further, Wikipedia is not a platform for your advertising. The fact that you're asking questions for SEO reveals your true purpose. Please leave Wikipedia and do not return. Chris Troutman  ( talk ) 19:16, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

Ahaha what?! You sound like Scar in the Lion King. "Runaway and never return". I guess you'll be having a go at me for using a quote from someone else's film in my response. I haven't asked anything to do with SEO, I was simply asked to create a Wikipedia page and used my own words which apparently infringes copyright ha. I can't be bothered with this I didn't realise it was so difficult given that people randomly edit people's pages to say they're dead when they're not and nothing happens! I'm not getting paid and it's nothing to do with my job I was just trying to help. I shall leave Pride Rock and cancel my monthly donation to Wikipedia. I can't believe how power mad you are Jafar. Seeya. Robstato (talk) 11:20, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

April 2020
You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for advertising or promotion. From your contributions, this seems to be your only purpose. 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:. MER-C 19:22, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

I was trying to help someone set up a Wikipedia page using my own words. I have no idea why you've blocked me but I can't be bothered pursuing this any further. I find it ridiculous that people can edit Wikipedia pages to state people are dead when they're not and yet I can't use my own words. Seeya. Robstato (talk) 11:22, 18 April 2020 (UTC)