User talk:Tnmilitaryhistorybuff~enwiki

Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames that 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. It also appears that your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization 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 one of these alternative outlets. If your username does not represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text below this notice. 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 below this notice. Thank you. -- Orange Mike &#x007C;  Talk  19:46, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

Thank you Orangemike for your assistance. I changed my username per your instructions. Also, be advised the article/page was not created nor was it intended for the purpose of furthering a cause or promotion of the organization for which the information and history was written and referenced. There are no links or points of contact info for promotional purposes associated with the article/page. Many other articles/pages in the same category were referenced to ensure conformity and uniformity with other similar articles/pages of the same category. Thank you 117thmpbn (talk) 23:35, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

Here are a few key questions:
 * Do you understand that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a business directory?
 * Do you understand conflict of interest?
 * Do you understand that to be considered for an encyclopedia article, the subject must be notable?

You are currently blocked because your username appears directly related to a company, group or product that you have been promoting, contrary to the username policy. Changing the username will not allow you to violate the 3 important principles above. Daniel Case (talk) 00:07, 14 November 2013 (UTC)

Thank you Daniel. (I do understand that Wikipedia is not a business directory. I am a Soldier and combat Veteran in the United States Army, I guess I am considered directly related to anything within that subject matter to include its units and the history thereof. So, can I assume that any article related to the United States Army that I edit will be considered a conflict of interest? Since I reference Wikipedia and use it often, I was ask to take the information and references regarding the history, lineage, and honors of this unit (that are validated by the references to the Center of Military History and United States Institute of Heraldry) that I was furnished and create the 117th Military Police Battalion on Wikipedia within the categories of "like" and sister military police battalions. There are hundreds of other U.S. Army units listed in hundreds of categories throughout Wikipedia that are no different than this one. If the problem is the username being "117thmpbn" and all of the editing being done with that username then I sincerely apologize for any violations and have since created another account under a different username as I was instructed. I realize that a change in username alone is not an excuse for violating any Wikipedia policies and any and all violations were unintended. It is my understanding that the 117th Military Police Battalion can now be edited by anyone. I will continue to read the policies referenced above and it is my hope that the 117th military police battalion will still be available on Wikipedia like the hundreds of other pages reflecting the history, lineage, and honors of other military units. I always appreciate any assistance or guidance in correcting errors and guidance in order to stay within the guidelines. 117thmpbn (talk) 03:12, 14 November 2013 (UTC))

Disregard request to unblock username "117thmpbn". New user account created. It is not important that previous contributions be attributed to my new username. As always your assistance and help is appreciated. 117thmpbn (talk) 03:29, 14 November 2013 (UTC)

Change: See request below for username change. I was not aware that the connected contributor tag will remain as long as the contributing username could be interpreted as a conflict of interest due to the username and article subject similarity.


 * The name led us to assume that you were a member (past or present) of that unit. Don't worry: if no vets could edit any articles on any unit of their service, this would be a much weaker encyclopedia indeed! -- Orange Mike &#x007C;  Talk  03:49, 14 November 2013 (UTC) (son and brother of vets (WW2 and Korean occupation respectively); scion of a loyal West Tennessee family that gave two of its sons fighting for the Union against the secesshes)

Thank you Orangemike and a big thank you for your notable family's service throughout the years. Will you be removing the COI/connected contributor tag from the 117th Military Police Battalion's talk page? Thanks again. 117thmpbn (talk) 19:17, 14 November 2013 (UTC)

Thank you! Request for username change has been submitted.117thmpbn (talk) 10:38, 15 November 2013 (UTC)