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KK... edit

Thanks for clearing up the Mutual Admiration Society thingy. I thought there was a piece of the puzzle missing, & there was. Thanks for creating the new article link... Spawn Man 10:01, 26 October 2005 (UTC)Reply

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Welcome! edit

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Biography Newsletter September 2006 edit

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Ask for help edit

Dear Nadworks

I have seen you are interested in philosophy and cinema. Then I would like to ask for a favor. Would you please comment on Abbas Kiarostami, the article I have been working on recently. I want to bring it to GA status. Any helps will be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time. Sangak 20:02, 3 February 2007 (UTC)Reply


Helping out with the Unassessed Wikipedia Biographies edit

Seeing that you are an active member of the WikiBiography Project, I was wondering if you would help lend a hand in helping us clear out the amount of [unassessed articles] tagged with {{WPBiography}}. Many of them are of stub and start class, but a few are of B or A caliber. Getting a simple assessment rating can help us start moving many of these biographies to a higher quality article. Thank you! --Ozgod 21:42, 23 February 2007 (UTC)Reply

Wikiproject Biography March 2007 Newsletter edit

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Image:Marimba.jpg edit

Image:Marimba.jpg is a image used without permission under fair use. Furthermore, the copyright owner and source are not specified. I intend to nominate it for speedy deletion but, considering it is used on many many pages, I don't want to jump my guns. Would you be able to provide the copyright owner, copyright status, and source of the image by Tuesday? I would appreciate it. --Iamunknown 04:13, 2 March 2007 (UTC)Reply

Most album covers have no license, but are instead fully copyrighted. What evidence corroborates with your claim that this particularly album cover is licensed for free use? --Iamunknown 17:37, 2 March 2007 (UTC)Reply

I designed it; I am the graphic designer who created it; it is my work; the label (Wire Walker Music) belongs to us. The photo is used in the booklet and was commissioned for the album design.--natz 16:57, 3 March 2007 (UTC)Reply
What page on http://www.siulagrande.nadworks.com/ is the image included in? --Iamunknown 06:14, 5 March 2007 (UTC)Reply
*sigh* it's not included on any page on that site. Why does it have to be on any website? Please ref. to a Wiki rule that makes this obligatory and I quickly create a page on that server and stick the photo on it. I'm sure that's not the idea of this excercise, but if that's solves this annoying issue, I'm happy to do it. Here are screenshots of my CD design: http://www.joelocke.com/projects/duo_VGbN.htm . Can we please resolve this now? Pretty please? --natz 17:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)Reply

The WikiProject Biography Newsletter: Issue II - April 2007 edit

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WikiProject Biography Summer 2007 Assessment Drive edit

WikiProject Biography Summer 2007 Assessment Drive!
 

WikiProject Biography is holding a three month long assessment drive!
The goal of this drive is to eliminate the backlog of unassessed articles. The drive is running from June 1, 2007 – September 1, 2007.

Awards to be won range from delicacies such as the WikiCookie to the great Golden Wiki Award.
There are over 110,000 articles to assess so please visit the drive's page and help out!

This drive was conceived of and organized by Psychless with the help of Ozgod. Regards, Psychless Type words!.

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    • No. The copyright holder does not allow it to be used free for any purpose. -Nv8200p talk 03:20, 17 July 2007 (UTC)Reply
  • Maybe this is better now - I have looked at various other photos used across Wikipedia, and saw this particular tag a lot (i.e. on Image:277862945_e2ed62f332.jpg). Hopefully this will be okay to avoid deletion. Please advise, if not. If you could just tell us, which tag to use otherwise, that would be much apreciated. --natz 06:02, 17 July 2007 (UTC)Reply

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AfC notification: Draft:Busby Productions has a new comment edit

 
I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:Busby Productions. Thanks! SwisterTwister talk 20:04, 9 May 2016 (UTC)Reply

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Orphaned non-free image File:Album cover, Joe Locke, Lay Down My Heart.jpg edit

 

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Your draft article, Draft:Busby Productions edit

 

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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. 1989 (talk) 02:54, 2 January 2017 (UTC)Reply

December 2019 edit

 
There have been two problems with this account: the account has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia, and your username indicates that the account represents a business or other organisation or group or a web site, which is also against policy, as an account must be for just one person. Because of those problems, the account has been blocked indefinitely from editing. Additionally, if you receive, or expect to receive, compensation for your contributions to Wikipedia, you must disclose who is paying you to edit.

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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).

NMKNvonMassow (block logactive blocksglobal blockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Request reason:

I'm aware of the rules. I'm not promoting my business. My business is 'nadworks' which does not have a Wikipedia page created by myself. I'm helping Jazz artists maintain their profiles here, which I am NOT being compensated for. I am not promoting these artists through Wikipedia. I am using my knowledge and insight of the Jazz scene to improve and correct music related entries. I would appreciate to get unblocked in order to continue contributing on a neutral level to Wikipedia content. Please advise.

Decline reason:

Clear violations of our terms of use and of WP:COI, WP:PAID, and WP:PROMO. You will not be unblocked to write about your clients. Yamla (talk) 11:25, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply


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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.

NMKNvonMassow (block logactive blocksglobal blocksautoblockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Requested username:

Request reason:

Accepted. Understand the rules. Happy to stay away from anyone who's associated with me in any way and continue to contribute to generic content that I am knowledgable about. I would appreciate to be unblocked since I'm also a regular donor to the Wikimedia cause and a great fan of the work you all do.

Decline reason:

As you can see above, to be unblocked you will need to convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the kind of edits for which you were blocked. You've not done so. A good first step in that direction would be to make a list of all client articles edited, each with details of who was paying you to promote that client; this is required to comply with our Terms of Use. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 13:33, 11 December 2019 (UTC)Reply

globally renamed Nadworks to NMKNvonMassow and unblock discussion edit

I've globally renamed Nadworks to NMKNvonMassow. I am not comfortable performing the unblock without further elucidation.-- Deepfriedokra 17:26, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply

  • Agreed. To NMKNvonMassow, it's great that you donate, but doing so(or not) has no bearing on your Wikipedia activities. Donations are handled by the Foundation, not us editors. What articles or topic areas are you interested in editing? 331dot (talk) 20:30, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply
First of, let me apologise. I set up the username 'nadworks' so long ago (long before it even remotely turned into a business in 2012) - and I was simply not aware of the strict rules that have now been applied to one of my contributions/edits for the first time. I have never taken money for Wikipedia edits incl. this recent one. So, thanks for reviewing my case.
I'm very involved with Jazz, both as a professional and as a fan. That would be the main area in which I could add value and provide substantiated original content. This also covers original photography.
Sorry, but this does appear to be exactly true. You've been promoting a client or clients in Wikipedia for the last fourteen years; it's not really imaginable that you worked for those clients for all that time without financial recompense. Your former username nadworks appears at the foot of this page from 2005, so clearly you (or at least somebody interested in promoting Joe Locke) were/was already using it then. I haven't gone through your contributions in detail, but I noticed edits to Diana Krall; she's on the NADworks client list here. Given the lack of transparency here, I'm against any consideration of unblocking at least until we've got a clear picture of what's been going on, with a list of all client articles edited. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 22:26, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply
Just glancing further up this page, Busby Productions, Gary Husband, Tommy Smith and Mike Lindup are all on the client list here. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 22:34, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply
I guess the money donation thing is great, but I wonder what percentage of your earnings from exploiting Wikipedia that amounts to. I think you might owe the WMF a Hell of a lot more. And you are wasting our time with your malfeasance. Frankly, I've given thousands of hours of my time to build and protect this encyclopedia, and I suspect anyone who has the dedication and commitment to become an admin has as well. Convert those many unpaid hours into money, and the sum is quite substantial. So please, don't play the "donor card". -- Deepfriedokra 23:15, 9 December 2019 (UTC)Reply
Really appreciate the thoroughness. I'm trying to figure out how I can prove to you that all edits happened without payment and that the content of the edits are not promotions. I am friendly with all individuals you list and can demonstrate that I was not earning money with nadworks until much later. I feel I'm "fighting" a losing battle though. Had I known at the time that it would lead into such an unfortunate situation I would have passed on the support at the time. I am genuinely acting out of passion, which I think can also be seen based on the very few edits I have actually made - especially recently. I think the most recent content I added was simply new award listing and album release to the Joe Locke page. I am hoping that does not count as promotion, since anyone could have added those. I'm obviously at your mercy, but fear that whichever guarantees I make, it seems 'guilty until proven innocent'. I do appreciate you taking care of my case, despite the increasingly harsh tone.
 
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).

NMKNvonMassow (block logactive blocksglobal blockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Request reason:

I would like to kindly request a review of my indefinite block. I do fully accept the conflict of interests, since my agency is now affiliated with artists whose profiles I edited. I would like to take the relevant steps to fully declare any connections with the subjects using the correct templates: Template:Connected contributor and Connected contributor (paid) once relevant in line with the disclosure guidelines. The above-mentioned artists are the only edits I'm aware of having made. I went through my contribution history and could not find any further potential conflicts of interest than those: Diana Krall, Mike Lindup, Joe Locke, Busby Productions, Gary Husband, Tommy Smith (saxophonist). I'd also be happy to publish a full list of clients with a Wikipedia profile on my own profile for additional transparency, although I have no intentions of editing any of their artist profiles to avoid further issues. As a passionate Jazz-enthusiast and a CRM professional I would however love to re-start contributing to the Wikipedia project again and adding informed insights to related topics if I'm allowed. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to add transparency in order to support my desire to be re-instated. --natz 20:54, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

Decline reason:

Procedural decline only. This unblock request has been open for more than two weeks but has not proven sufficient for any reviewing administrator to take action. You are welcome to request a new block review if you substantially reword your request. To be unblocked, you must convince the reviewing administrator(s) that

  • the block is not necessary to prevent damage or disruption to Wikipedia, or
  • the block is no longer necessary because you
    1. understand what you have been blocked for,
    2. will not continue to cause damage or disruption, and
    3. will make useful contributions instead.

Please read the guide to appealing blocks for more information. Yamla (talk) 10:56, 24 October 2021 (UTC)Reply


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I'm wondering if an administrator has had a chance to review my case yet, or if I can add to the above for further reassurance that I'm clear about the guidelines and keen to start contributing to my expert subjects as stated above. I was meaning to also state that I am English/German bilingual and would like to specifically help with relevant language versions of topics relating to Jazz, digital media and the music business in general while staying away from conflicts of interest. natz 18:31, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

Please do not include the request for a new user name in your unblock requests. You have been renamed. Please leave out the "-spamun|NvMassow|" part. --Deepfriedokra (talk) 13:49, 25 September 2021 (UTC)Reply
@NMKNvonMassow: "Informed insights" sounds lovely-- but. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so personal knowledge is of no value. "All content must be cited from reliable sources that are unconnected with the subject and have a reputation for fact checking." I'll leave this in case someone else feels more optimistic. No objection if reviewer accepts request. Thanks --Deepfriedokra (talk) 13:54, 25 September 2021 (UTC)Reply
Many thanks and completely understood. I do not intend to make edits and updates without reputable and accurate citations and references. natz 19:04, 10 October 2021 (UTC)
 
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).

NMKNvonMassow (block logactive blocksglobal blockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Request reason:

I would kindly like to request for my indefinite block to be lifted. *I fully understand that content and contributions to Wikipedia must be 100% factual and backed by independent and reputable sources. I will not attempt to publish or attempt to submit any content that does not fulfil that standard and therefore cause damage or disruption to the platform. *I will not contribute to any subjects or topics that are or could be seen as a conflict of interest. If ever, I am aware that I should instead follow Wikipedia guidelines and suggest constructive amends (again backed by facts and independent sources) on the relevant talk pages on such occasions, while fully declaring any direct or indirect connections with the topic or subject in a transparent and open manner in line with Wikipedia. I have read and understood the Wikipedia:Conflict of interest rules. *I completely understand how important these guidelines are and how lack of compliance endangers the Wikipedia project as a whole. Therefore, I would not do anything that could compromise the Wikipedia integrity. *If I'll be lucky to have my block lifted, I will exclusively focus on useful contributions, and cite and phrase any content accurately and within the Wikipedia guidelines. The period of having been blocked allowed me to become more familiar with the intricates of the Wikipedia regulations. I entirely understand and completely subscribe to the importance of these rules and am determined to become a contributor who adds genuine value. I would greatly appreciate another chance and thank you in advance for your consideration. natz 13:28, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

Decline reason:

Procedural decline only. This unblock request has been open for more than two weeks but has not proven sufficient for any reviewing administrator to take action. You are welcome to request a new block review if you substantially reword your request. To be unblocked, you must convince the reviewing administrator(s) that

  • the block is not necessary to prevent damage or disruption to Wikipedia, or
  • the block is no longer necessary because you
    1. understand what you have been blocked for,
    2. will not continue to cause damage or disruption, and
    3. will make useful contributions instead.

Please read the guide to appealing blocks for more information. Yamla (talk) 14:18, 12 December 2021 (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.

Many thanks for reviewing my latest unblock request, @Yamla. I am sorry that I'm continuously failing to make a positive case for the block to be lifted and that I seem to be unable to express in the correct, acceptable and convincing wording that I genuinely fully understand the rules, that I have all intentions to contribute accurately and add to the value of the Wikipedia platform. I know that I am not going to cause damage to Wikipedia. It makes me sad that I'm not being given another chance but I accept that this is the only process. In lieu of further help or guidance, I assume this is a lost cause and retreat from any future attempts to be reinstated into the Wikipedia community. 82.36.101.14 (talk) 14:45, 12 December 2021 (UTC)Reply