User talk:TwoTimesYou

Helpme request misplaced at top
Hi guys,

I've requested a change in username (far below), but just wondering what the next step is? Am I awaiting approval, or do I now need to take another step in order to secure it? Thank you in anticipation for your guidance!--TwoTimesYou (talk) 03:55, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

You need to respond to the questions asked by the involved admin, User:Bwilkins, to his satisfaction. They were not rhetorical, but actual questions that he was expecting a response to (a list of questions is actually a fairly standard way to respond to an unblock request). Also, while this is of course your talk page that you can manage how you wish, it is 'standard' to add new 'topics' in a new section at the bottom of a talk page for readability. Revent (talk) 05:59, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

Prior content
Thank you very much for your post! I'd like to go about changing my Username. Would you mind informing me how I can do so? I've read all the instructions but cannot find anywhere I can submit a request to change etc.?

Thank you so much, --TwoTimesYou (talk) 02:35, 8 July 2013 (UTC)
 * if you follow the instruction in the box at the bottom of this page, you will simply edit this page by adding the required text below the notice, that will include the new username you desire and the reason. --nonsense ferret  03:12, 8 July 2013 (UTC)

Welcome!

Hello, TwoTimesYou, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions.

I notice that one of the first articles you edited was 2XU, which appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article. Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.

To reduce the chances of your contributions being undone, you might like to draft your revised article before submission, and then ask me or any other editor to proofread it. See our help page on userspace drafts for more details. If the page you created has already been deleted from Wikipedia, but you want to save the content from it to use for that draft, don't hesitate to ask anyone from this list and they will copy it to your user page.

One firm rule we do have in connection with conflicts of interest is that accounts used by more than one person will unfortunately be blocked from editing. Wikipedia generally does not allow editors to have usernames which imply that the account belongs to a company or corporation. If you have a username like this, you should request a change of username or create a new account. (A name that identifies the user as an individual within a given organization may be OK.)

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Your submission at Articles for creation
 2XU, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created. The article has been assessed as Start-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article. You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. . Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia! RadioFan (talk) 19:25, 6 July 2013 (UTC)
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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. 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 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. -- Ed (Edgar181) 20:14, 6 July 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. (✉→BWilkins ←✎) 11:11, 10 July 2013 (UTC)

Yes, I absolutely understand this and have read the outline clearly.Yes, I clearly understand COI - I have read the definition and terms fully.Yes, I do understand. 2XU is a major sporting organisation with strong, credibly relationships with some of the most influential and significant institutions and athletes in the world. Further information can be provided if required. I understand this, however have since edited the article to ensure it reflects the three key principles above. Please advise if there is anything further which can be done here, I appreciate your guidance and attention to the article. Thank you!TwoTimesYou (talk) 23:57, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Hello BWilkins. Sincere apologies for my misuse of the talk page guidelines. Authoring is certainly very new to me, and I did not intend any inappropriate protocol by placing my text 'inside' yours. I was completely unaware of this violating any policy. Would you mind articulating how I can demonstrate that I have, in fact, understood the three items raised; 1 - that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, 2 - that as an author, I need to be avoid any conflict of interest & 3 - the importance of the subject in question being notable. I have thoroughly read all official posts regarding these items, and do not feel I've made any inappropriate breaches, nor do I intend on doing so from this point. Any further tips or guidance you can give as to what I need to do in order to successfully change my user name would be brilliant. Thank you!TwoTimesYou (talk) 22:52, 22 July 2013 (UTC)


 * I'm not worried about the minor editing gaffe. However, if you have read those and still believe you should create an article about your organization, then there will be no chance for unblock.  As the founder of this project has stated, those with COI should never edit the article - they should only ever propose changes to obtain consensus for them (✉→BWilkins ←✎) 09:59, 23 July 2013 (UTC)


 * thanks for your replyBWilkins. Again, I'm a little confused. My request is for an unblock and change of user name in order that the article can be published in itself - all previous concerns by editors have been addressed to this point, with the exception of the user name change.  You have referenced 'your organisation', however I certainly do not have any immediate ownership of the organisation in question - merely looking to publish a piece about its notability.  From the talk above, it was indicated '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.'  I'm simply keen to request a changed user name for this precise purpose? Many thanks again for your guidance.TwoTimesYou (talk) 23:23, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Are you claiming that you have absolutely zero affiliation with 2XU, including its agents, marketing people and the like? (✉→BWilkins ←✎) 23:34, 23 July 2013 (UTC)

Hi there BWilkins. Hope you had a good weekend. That's correct - I do not work for 2XU; rather have a huge interest in the brand and its community - thought it odd the page didn't already exist considering how major their sporting apparel is in Australia in particular right now. TwoTimesYou (talk) 22:53, 28 July 2013 (UTC)

Hello again BWilkins. I'm wondering if you may be able to provide any further update/guidance for me? I can see the 2XU page is currently published in its basic, early format, however there are two links (Lazard Private Equity) and (The Iconic) which need editing. Having said this, I am still blocked, so cannot successfully do so. Do you know if/when I may be granted access in order to fix the article, &/or permission to change my account name in order to return to the article and rectify? Many thanks for your time. TwoTimesYou (talk) 05:48, 1 August 2013 (UTC)