User talk:Wiki4robert&me

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Speedy deletion nomination of Diving expertise

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License tagging for File:Sharkey wearing Fenzy.jpg

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File permission problem with File:Sharkey wearing Fenzy.jpg

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Welcome

I noticed you have edited a few diving related articles since joining Wikipedia - welcome, we always need more Wikipedians with diving expertise. You may want to take a look at the WP:SCUBA page and see various ongoing projects. Feel free to put yourself down as a participant and then people will let you know when new projects are starting up. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. --Legis (talk - contribs) 05:00, 15 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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December 2011

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because your username, Wiki4robert&me, does not meet our username policy.

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If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|Your reason here}}, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. —EncMstr (talk) 17:23, 24 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That notice is not clear. Your username suggests it is a group account, and group accounts are not allowed. One person per account please. —EncMstr (talk) 17:24, 24 December 2011 (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).

Wiki4robert&me (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

It is hardly a group account, it is in recognition of the fact that I edit with my son (who is not permitted on the internet alone). The user name represents what it is, a wiki editing account "4" my son named: Robert and for me, that we use together, at the same time, with me in charge. If that somehow breaks the rules in a fashion that is significant enough to require change, please let me know and I will follow the instruction to change wiki4robert&me to a different name. I did not want to have an account for him and a different one for me that would appear to be a sock-puppet. Thank you.

Decline reason:

We really cannot have an account that represents more than one person. It's just against policy. There's is nothing to prevent you adding suitable statements on each user page explaining the link to each other - like some users have 2 or more accounts (just like myself - you will find I have added data at User:Ronjones, an account I use away from home) Ronhjones ^(Talk) 20:40, 24 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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I will change the user name. Might I remark that my newbie experiences here on wiki have not been particularly welcoming, despite my specific efforts to be well behaved and open to learning and correction. I strongly suggest that everyone read not only the rules that empower them to push others about, but also pay some attention to policy statements that encourage helpful and welcoming approaches to new users:

Dealing with inappropriate usernames Policy shortcuts: WP:BADNAME WP:IU

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Talk to the user

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template for this.

Wiki4robert&me (talk) 21:34, 24 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

FWIW - the signup paqe used to be bigger. It was changed some two years ago for simplicity. If you think that was bad, you would be welcome to suggest changes at MediaWiki_talk:Fancycaptcha-createaccount#Simplicity Ronhjones ^(Talk) 23:52, 25 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without a good reason (see the blocking policy). Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

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Requested username:

Wiki4Thal (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Decline reason:

Procedural decline: it appears that you have created this new account as suggested below, so this matter appears closed. Please continue to use your new account. Thank you for your patience. Kinu ^t/_c 03:27, 27 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I am very sorry for the hassle. Rather than go through the rename process, just log out and sign up for a new account. The block type will allow you do to that, and that can be done in seconds rather than the hours or days it might take to have it done for you (especially today).

There is—or at least was at one time—a mentoring program which provides a gentler introduction to editing Wikipedia. See Wikipedia:Mentorship. Or, even more potentially useful, Wikipedia:Ambassadors.

Please don't be discouraged because you bumped up against the backside of the morass of rules. There are plenty of good experiences to look forward to and enjoy in collaborating on Wikipedia. For example, see the list of subject-based projects at the Wikipedia:WikiProject page. Best wishes, —EncMstr (talk) 23:09, 24 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

NB: The program is now Adopt-a-user. Danger ^{High voltage!} 22:11, 25 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) I just wanted to touch bases regarding the suggestions offered for assistance. While mentors would be an appropriate suggestion, I would agree with the suggestion to take advantage of the Adopt-a-user program. You are correct in your assessment about the Ambassador Education Program. The program works specifically with college and university courses in the US, Canada, India, and Egypt. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Cind.amuse (Cindy) 01:07, 27 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]