User talk:Ceilingtile1234

Welcome

Firstly, shared accounts are a huge no-no here so you should all create your own that don't include the board name. The talk page of the article is the normal place to request edits because you shouldn't edit the article yourselves unless removing vandalism etc. If the article isn't watched by many then use Template:Request edit for your requests. This will put it in view of more editors. We have a few pages on COI but I found User:CorporateM/How WP:COI would read if I wrote it is easier to understand. I copy/pasted the above from the help desk.--Canoe1967 (talk) 20:18, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

June 2013

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Thank you. --76.189.109.155 (talk) 20:40, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

We don't permit shared accounts

And you admitted yourself that this is a shared account, one intended for marketing and general promotion: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Help_desk&diff=cur&oldid=562015071 --Orange Mike | Talk 22:10, 28 June 2013 (UTC) " provide residents, visitors, and external viewers with the most up-to-date and factual information regarding St. Johns County" is another way of saying "promote our county". --Orange Mike | Talk 22:10, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for advertising or promotion. From your contributions, this seems to be your only purpose. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the following text below this notice: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. However, you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.

--Orange Mike | Talk 22:03, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've raised OrangeMike's actions here for discussion at WP:ANI. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 02:45, 29 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry... let me explain

You can still edit this page so please respond! Also please follow the blue-links if you need more information on the topics, they will help you understand my words better. WP:COI is a policy regarding conflict of interest. As an individual you have an interest in promoting the county, correct? That is itself a problem; one that can be checked by having plain, serious and non-promotional facts that are inserted only for purposes of encyclopedic value. Such as the number of schools, any civil buildings of particular note (National Historic Register, etc.) You can use this link to see the difference to see how your edits were altered and changed by other users. If you represent a group of people; then you have to refrain from that; accounts are single user only and not shared. The best route is to be transparent announce the conflict of interest and try to respond as neutrally and as withdrawn from any promotional aspects as possible. Updating pure facts; incorrect statements are typically permitted with reliable sources - even for COI editors. Verifiability and accuracy of the material is very important. I or other editors will likely be around to assist; many of us notice this because of the discussion at WP:ANI. ANI is where many experienced editors and administrators congregate. Wikipedia is different from most sites; and is quite difficult to get into at first because of the culture and the workings are so obscure or strange. Common sense is typically the best option. If you wish I can drop a template that will show you some helpful beginner pages for future use. The block however will need to be lifted before you can edit, so please, continue to discuss and forgive this harsh introduction to Wikipedia. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 05:22, 29 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Chris, perhaps the editor should review, in particular, the WP:NOPAY section of our our COI guidelines. And of course WP:NOSHARE. I do appreciate their honesty, though, in stating their role and purpose. --76.189.109.155 (talk) 08:39, 29 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]