User talk:Stroud Wassail

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Speedy deletion nomination of User:Stroud Wassail


A tag has been placed on your user page, User:Stroud Wassail, 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 blatant advertising which only promotes or publicises a company, product, group or service. 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 removed 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. My name is not dave (talk/contribs) 14:46, 14 September 2017 (UTC)

September 2017
Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames which 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 or request a change of username. You should also read our conflict of interest guideline and be aware that promotional editing is not acceptable regardless of the username you choose. If your username does not represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text at the bottom of your talk page. 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 at the bottom of your talk page. Thank you. -- Ed (Edgar181) 14:56, 14 September 2017 (UTC)

Contested deletion
This page is not unambiguously promotional, because it is purely about what is essentially a modern-day folk custom. The article describes an event that is for the community and by the community; anyone can join in. It is not a financial or profit-making venture. It is a modern interpretation of a Gloucestershire tradition. I am more than happy to amend the article if someone can tell me what it is that is perceived as promotional. My intention is simply to describe an annual event in my home town, and I do apologise if I have contravened site rules somehow. It's no more promotional than the Wiki page on, say, Sidmouth Folk Week, or many of the other customs and events covered here. Please let me know how I should amend it. Thanks for your time.Stroud Wassail (talk) 15:09, 14 September 2017 (UTC)
 * You're blocked, and need to follow the instructions above. My name is not dave (talk/contribs) 15:10, 14 September 2017 (UTC)