User talk:Sharonbedi

July 2020
Hello, I'm Serols. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions —specifically this edit to Yam—because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Help desk. Thanks. Serols (talk) 14:33, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

Your account has been blocked indefinitely from editing because of the following problems: the account has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia, and your username indicates that the account represents a business or other organisation or group or a web site, which is against the username policy.

You may request a change of name and unblock if you intend to make useful contributions other than promoting your business or organization. To do this, first search Special:CentralAuth for available usernames that comply with the username policy. Once you have found an acceptable username, post the text at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with your new username and replace the text "Your reason here" with your reasons to be unblocked. In your reasons, you must:
 * Disclose any compensation you may receive for your contributions in accordance with the Paid-contribution disclosure requirement.
 * Convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the kind of edits for which you were blocked.
 * Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked.

Appeals: If, after reviewing the guide to appealing blocks you believe this block was made in error, you may appeal it by adding the text at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your reason here" with the reasons you believe the block was an error, and publish the page. Glen 15:50, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

Im a first time user who was trying to learn things and was blocked for linking a URL which had advertising and promotional material. No I don not receive any compensation for contributions. I understand that im not allowed any advertising and promotional edits and the edits have to be to be pure to contribute for the development of wikipedia and its content. Iwould not be repeating the same mistake in the future for my edits. If Im unblocked my edits would be with information to help improve the related content with useful information for the betterment — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sharonbedi (talk • contribs)

I have determined you are indeed directly involved in TossNCook. As you are continuing to refuse to disclose your WP:COI, I strongly oppose lifting your block. --

globally renamed TossNCook to Sharonbedi
globally renamed TossNCook to Sharonbedi -- Deep fried okra  ( talk ) 18:10, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

Your unblock request
Hi Sharon, as the blocking admin I just thought I'd comment. You have a conflict of interest as you were linking to your own website (per the about page where you run TossNCook) and therefore were using Wikipedia for promotion. Please read the two links I've just highlighted.

It would be helpful if you could demonstrate how you intend to contribute. For example can you point out an article and what specific changes you'd make to improve it. As your only contributions have been to link to your own website we have no indication of any other intentions you may have outside promotion. Finally to the reviewing admin it goes without saying you do not need to notify or consult with me if you choose to accept the request. It's 11pm here and I'm going to bed. :) Thank all. Glen 18:47, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

Hello Glen,

Thank you for writing in and giving me a chance to explain myself and my intent. The article I was trying to add information to was https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yam under "Other Uses". All I was trying to state was my experience, that Yam is a versatile vegetable and can be used to prepare various dishes with the names of the dishes I had mentioned in the article. As a first time user, I have realised the link should have not been added, however that was only for readers to know and understand my reason to call it a versatile vegetable. I would request and really appreciate if you could re consider and revert the decision of blocking my account.

Regards, Sharon