User talk:Terri-Jean Bedford

June 2011
This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because your username, Terri-Jean Bedford, I doubt that you would be Terri-Jean Bedford. You are encouraged to choose a new account name that meets our policy guidelines. Alternatively, if you have already made edits and you wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name, then you may request a change in username by:
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If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. 5 albert square (talk) 00:52, 20 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately, you hold serious WP:COI, and would be unable to contribute to any articles related to you, any suit against Canada - other than removing information that violates WP:BLP. I have yet to look carefully at the specific page(s) you have been working on, but there may be additional issues there. ( talk→   BWilkins   ←track ) 12:57, 20 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. Please visit my blog (http://terrijeanbedford.blogspot.com/) for an indication of what I'm posting. Of course I have personal feelings that I may wish to share (not impose) in a respectful and informative way, so as to bring about awareness and give insight from my position. I encourage others to contribute as I cannot keep up with everything going on. My intent is to participate and contribute. I would like to have a wiki page about me. Should I create an article page then, rather than be a user? Thanks again, TJB
 * I dont think you understand what Bwilkins has said. You have a conflict of interest with the subject and your ability to create content in your area of interest in a neutral way is disputed.  Wikipedia is not a soapbox to spread your personal feelings or to give insight into your position.  Anything of that sort would be highly original research.  Wikipedia articles are based on established reliable sources that establish the notability of the subject.  Such reliable sources would be published and edited newspapers or news, scientific or medical journals, ect ect.  I highly suggest reading all of the blue links I've given you.  We do welcome you to Wikipedia and would encourage your participation, but I strongly suggest not writing articles about yourself or anything you are affiliated with.  If you chose to anyway, though, I suggest trying the articles for creation process.--v/r - TP 13:53, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

COI is not valid reason to block
A potential COI is not a valid reason to block a new user. This user has not actually demonstrated any conflict of interest. Her only contribution to the article about her was a single link before she was blocked. Surely, we ought to assume good faith and avoid biting the newcomers? I oppose the block and request that the administrator reconsider. Pburka (talk) 03:21, 21 June 2011 (UTC)