User talk:AAMAExecDirector

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Alberta Aviation Museum

I noticed that the article says "...the new USAAF base opened in Edmonton." Is that a reference to CFB Edmonton? Cheers. CBWeather, Talk, Seal meat for supper? 15:47, 28 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

(AAMAExecDirector) ...the new USAAF base opened in Edmonton...

That was actually already there, but thank you for pointing it out as it should be updated to ...the new USAAF base that was to become CFB Namao (now CFB Edmonton) opened outside of Edmonton.

Thanks for spotting that I missed it.

Thanks. I've linked it as well. CBWeather, Talk, Seal meat for supper? 16:24, 28 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Your account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because it appears to be mainly intended for publicity and/or promotional purposes. If you intend to edit constructively in other topic areas, you may be granted the right to continue under a change of username. Please read the following carefully.

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Daniel Case (talk) 20:01, 28 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

AAMAExecDirector (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

clarity please

Decline reason:

Procedural decline only. Please select, using {{unblock-un}}, a new username which does not in any way reflect your executive role at AAM. --Anthony Bradbury^"talk" 10:54, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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I am requesting some clarity please.

The reason the username AAMAExecDirector has been locked is noted as "because it appears to be mainly intended for publicity and/or promotional purposes."

Which I can appreciate if my edits had been of a publicity or promotional purpose.

The edits I have made have been factual only ie: corrections to the collections list (reductions), changes to work in progress in our restoration area (it was badly out of date) as well as a couple minor historical corrections and wording errors.

It was my intent to continue to make such corrections to be sure the page was accurate as time passes, not to use for publicity or promotion.

IF that is unacceptable then I will not use the username AAMAExecDirector and withdraw from participation as I cannot guarantee I will have time to devote to other pages.

Thank you

(Non-administrator observation) I would agree that the reasoning is a bit harsh, but you still need to change your username. Accounts must be used by only one person, so usernames should reflect you as an individual. While your username does presumably refer to a single person, it is still not allowed as a "role account". (That is, if a new executive director were instated, the account would be transfered to another person, and that would still considered sharing.)

To request a change in username, add the code {{unblock-un|Proposed username|Some explanation of your editing}} below. Anon126 (notify me of responses! / talk / contribs) 07:14, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It would have been better if they had looked at the three contributions you made and opened a discussion rather than blocking and adding one of the largest templates available. You have made three good additions so far and I would encourage you get another user name. I have the Alberta Aviation Museum on my watchlist so I see changes to it. So if you were making promotional edits I would notice. CBWeather, Talk, Seal meat for supper? 14:15, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]