User talk:Barnwikitim

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Replaceable fair use File:Barnwell portrait.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Barnwell portrait.jpg. I noticed that this file is being used under a claim of fair use. However, I think that the way it is being used fails the first non-free content criterion. This criterion states that files used under claims of fair use may have no free equivalent; in other words, if the file could be adequately covered by a freely-licensed file or by text alone, then it may not be used on Wikipedia. If you believe this file is not replaceable, please:

Go to the file description page and add the text {{di-replaceable fair use disputed|<your reason>}} below the original replaceable fair use template, replacing <your reason> with a short explanation of why the file is not replaceable.
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Speedy deletion nomination of The Face of Appalachia

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A tag has been placed on The Face of Appalachia requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from http://www.barnwellphoto.com/faceofappalachia.html. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Blocked

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 {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} 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 {{unblock-un|new username|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} below this notice. Thank you. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 06:57, 26 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I've blocked you because your name and edits show that you appear to be here solely to edit for Barnwell in a manner that we consider to be promotional. Please be aware that you must never create articles by cut and pasting content from an official website or any other website, as this is considered to be a copyright violation. If you are unblocked I would like to recommend that you use extreme caution when editing anything Barnwell oriented, as you appear to be a representative for Barnwell and likely have a conflict of interest. This doesn't mean that you can't edit, just that it's probably better if you run your edits through another editor to ensure neutrality. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 07:13, 26 January 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).

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

Request reason:

This username Barnwikitim was created by myself, Tim Barnwell. I am an individual, not a group/organization/website. I recognize and respect the goals of Wikipedia and apologize for seeming self promotional. My intent with these articles is to present information about myself and works as a photographer in a similar fashion to other contemporary photographers. Should this account become unblocked I will strive to present information in a non-promotional unbiased manner.

Decline reason:

User never answered the questions SQL ^{Query me!} 04:51, 14 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

An odd request here: The name itself is non-problematic in that it at least identifies the user as a single person at that organization (the "Mark at Alcoa" exception). However, Tokyogirl identified serious issues with the edits, so I am willing to unblock without a username change pending a satisfactory answer to the standard query:

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) 16:44, 17 February 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).

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

Request reason:

Thanks for your time in addressing this issue. I have reviewed the topics in question and believe that I can answer yes to the key questions you posed. Should you unblock my account I will follow your advice on usernames and go about the process of changing mine. So I can better avoid conflicts in the future, how would I go about running my content through another editor to ensure neutrality before an edit is made(as Tokyogirl79 suggested)? Thank you for your help in resolving this matter.

Decline reason:

User never answered the questions SQL ^{Query me!} 04:51, 14 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Orphaned non-free image File:On Earth's Furrowed Brow.jpg

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Thanks for uploading File:On Earth's Furrowed Brow.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. -- ТимофейЛееСуда. 03:10, 6 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]