Matchstik
A tag has been placed on Matchstik requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done because the article, which appears to be about a real person, organization (band, club, company, etc.), or web content, does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable. If this is the first page that you have created, then you should read the guide to writing your first article.
If you think that you can assert the notability of the subject, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the article (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would confirm the subject's notability under Wikipedia guidelines.
For guidelines on specific types of articles, you may want to check out our criteria for biographies, for web sites, for bands, or for companies. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Ecoleetage (talk) 19:13, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
{{hangon}}
A tag has been placed on Matchstik requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the article or have a copy emailed to you. Scjessey (talk) 17:43, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
December 2008 edit
If you have a close connection to some of the people, places or things you have written about in the article Matchstik, you may have a conflict of interest. In keeping with Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy, edits where there is a conflict of interest, or where such a conflict might reasonably be inferred from the tone of the edit and the proximity of the editor to the subject, are strongly discouraged. If you have a conflict of interest, you should avoid or exercise great caution when:
- editing or creating articles related to you, your organization, or its competitors, as well as projects and products they are involved with;
- participating in deletion discussions about articles related to your organization or its competitors;
- linking to the Wikipedia article or website of your organization in other articles (see Wikipedia:Spam); and,
- avoid breaching relevant policies and guidelines, especially those pertaining to neutral point of view, verifiability of information, and autobiographies.
For information on how to contribute to Wikipedia when you have conflict of interest, please see our frequently asked questions for businesses. For more details about what, exactly, constitutes a conflict of interest, please see our conflict of interest guidelines. Thank you. Scjessey (talk) 17:44, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of Allen Forrest edit
A tag has been placed on Allen Forrest requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the article or have a copy emailed to you. TheLetterM (talk) 17:49, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Please do not remove speedy deletion notices from pages you have created yourself, as you did with Allen Forrest. Please use the {{hangon}} template on the page instead if you disagree with the deletion. Thank you. TheLetterM (talk) 17:56, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of Allen Forrest edit
A tag has been placed on Allen Forrest, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article seems to be blatant advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the guidelines on spam as well as Wikipedia:FAQ/Business for more information.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the article or have a copy emailed to you. ukexpat (talk) 19:11, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Self-aggrandizement edit
If you have a close connection to some of the people, places or things you have written about on Wikipedia, you may have a conflict of interest. In keeping with Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy, edits where there is a conflict of interest, or where such a conflict might reasonably be inferred from the tone of the edit and the proximity of the editor to the subject, are strongly discouraged. If you have a conflict of interest, you should avoid or exercise great caution when:
- editing or creating articles related to you, your organization, or its competitors, as well as projects and products they are involved with;
- participating in deletion discussions about articles related to your organization or its competitors;
- linking to the Wikipedia article or website of your organization in other articles (see Wikipedia:Spam); and,
- avoid breaching relevant policies and guidelines, especially those pertaining to neutral point of view, verifiability of information, and autobiographies.
For information on how to contribute to Wikipedia when you have conflict of interest, please see our frequently asked questions for businesses. For more details about what, exactly, constitutes a conflict of interest, please see our conflict of interest guidelines. Thank you. --Orange Mike | Talk 19:18, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
This kind of activity is considered spamming and is forbidden by Wikipedia policies. In addition, the use of a username like yours violates our username policy.
You may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below or emailing the administrator who blocked you.
Your reason should include your response to this issue and a new username you wish to adopt that does not violate our username policy (specifically, understand that accounts are for individuals, not companies or groups, and that your username should reflect this). Usernames that have already been taken are listed here.--Orange Mike | Talk 19:19, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
In response to your e-mail edit
Anonymity is not a good start. I notice you did not sign your name to this e-mail.
If your client is legitimately notable NOW (not "up and coming"; that's a deadly admission that he might be notable someday, but isn't now), then somebody who is not in the PR business or connected to your label will be moved to write about him.
Blogs don't count, "worked with people you have actually heard of" is useless (notability is not contagious). YouTube view and iTunes downloads don't count. Press releases are less than useless. Selling one's skills to Muzak is not the mark of a notable musician, to put it gently.
What is needed is actual SUBSTANTIAL coverage by the independent working press. Where is that? --Orange Mike | Talk 17:19, 25 February 2011 (UTC)
Matchstik (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
I would like to request to have my user name unblocked, in the past I was putting in the info in wrong in and i would also like to request a new user name and here's one of couple of links for the notability http://www.billboard.com/column/undergound/matchstik-1003997021.story#/column/undergound/matchstik-1003997021.story, http://new.music.yahoo.com/programs/the-new-now/980/picturessounds-of-matchstik-manfree-mp3, http://www2.dothaneagle.com/lifestyles/2009/mar/13/former_resident_pursues_his_dream_in_hip_hop_music-ar-195531/
Decline reason:
Nothing you say suggests you intend to do anything other than continuing to use Wikipedia for self-promotion, as you were doing before. JamesBWatson (talk) 20:24, 25 February 2011 (UTC)
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.
Matchstik (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))
Request reason:
James, I have read and fully understand Wikipedia Policies about self promotion, and the username policy I do not intend on editing or submitting information about me or my label. How ever I would like to leave the option of a third party who wishes to add or edit things about The American Recording Artist Rapper/Producer/Singer/Song writer Matchstik made available. I deeply apologize for in the past not fully reading Wikipedia's policies and will take full responsibility of my and company actions prior till this date. Please consider removing me from the blocked list or anything remove the block from some third party has the ability too. Thanks so much James. Warm Regrads, -Allen
Decline reason:
First, the massive WP:COI and WP:AUTOBIO aspects are huge - even your discussion on this page show that you feel you are within some kind of rights to self-promote. I think you're looking for Facebook or Youtube, which is where "up-and-coming" acts go to promote themselves. The problem with writing about one's self is that they cannot see now non-notable they are, and when you're non-notable, an encyclopedia has no need for an article about you. Nevertheless, based on the types of edits from this account, it will never be unblocked as-is due to its promotional nature under WP:U (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 11:12, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
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.
- Although you address your comments to me, having declined one unblock request I will not assess this one, but leave it to another administrator, so that you get an independent assessment. (However, for what it is worth to you, I would not accept this one if I were to assess it.) JamesBWatson (talk) 22:20, 25 February 2011 (UTC)
- It should also be noted that "Allen" is "The American Recording Artist Rapper/Producer/Singer/Song writer Matchstik". --Orange Mike | Talk 22:40, 25 February 2011 (UTC)
I really don't understand James why you would decline me when I have credible sources writing about me, or my company and have created significant amount press to be considered. I apologize for mis posting articles two years ago... and will no longer do that. I've been featured on Movie Soundtrack, a Major Publications, Major Websites, and News Papers for the efforts of my company and I. I have also have agreed to not to post anything about me and my company... We are just as notable as anyone one else who has an article on Wiki... you can google Matchstik and see the countless links from major magazines, soundtracks, and blogs. I hope who reads this will consider unblocking my name and give a third party to ability to submit information on Matchstik or M. Republik.
Obviously you guys are clearly not reading what I said about not posting anything about me or my company, this happened over 2 years ago. I thought we lived in a society where we practice forgiveness. then you guys who continue to band and persecute me for my mistakes then to turn around and shun me for wanting to have my achievements acknowledge. I'm not on here to Self Promote... I'm just here to have my band lifted but obviously you don't want to do that which is sad.. I wish you well and may God bless you with wisdom and love.
Sockpuppet investigation edit
Hi. An editor has opened an investigation into sockpuppetry by you. Sockpuppetry is the use of more than one Wikipedia account in a manner that contravenes community policy. The investigation is being held at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Matchstik, where the editor who opened the investigation has presented their evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with the guide to responding to investigations, and then feel free to offer your own evidence or to submit comments that you wish to be considered by the Wikipedia administrator who decides the result of the investigation. If you have been using multiple accounts (in a manner contrary to Wikipedia policy), please go to the investigation page and verify that now. Leniency is usually shown to those who promise not to do so again, or who did so unwittingly, but the abuse of multiple accounts is taken very seriously by the Wikipedia community. Geogene (talk) 23:08, 5 February 2015 (UTC)