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Speedy deletion nomination of University of Exeter Debating Society

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A tag has been placed on University of Exeter Debating Society 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 an organization or company, 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 read more about what is generally accepted as notable.

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Hi, I would suggest saying on the article's talk page, and here, saying that you chose the wrong name, and I would apply for a name change. We get many spam article creators, which led to me reporting your username as promotional. I will write a message explaining on the report page that you pocked the wrong name, and will try and sort the rest out tomorrow. Thanks for trying to resolve this, Matty.007|

Many thanks to you too --DebSoc Exeter (talk) 19:52, 31 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

I would suggest that the table below is of best use to your chances. Matty.007 19:58, 31 July 2013 (UTC)Reply
 
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. It also appears that your account is intended to be used for the purpose of telling the world about an organization or cause that you consider worthwhile. Unfortunately, many good causes are not sufficiently notable for their own Wikipedia article, and all users are discouraged from editing in any area where they have an inherent conflict of interest. You may wish to consider one of these alternative outlets.

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--Orange Mike | Talk 19:53, 31 July 2013 (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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Clearly it was very foolish of me to choose the name I did. I think to avoid accusations of blind self-promotion I should probably have this name changed. I am sorry to have caused such trouble DebSoc Exeter (talk) 20:02, 31 July 2013 (UTC)

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As there has been no response to my follow-up question for over a week I am declining the unblock. Please post a new request if you would like to return to editing. Jezebel'sPonyobons mots 19:54, 19 August 2013 (UTC)Reply

I look forward to editing the page to clean it up as well as add sourcing, once my account is unblocked. Best wishes, --DebSoc Exeter (talk) 20:06, 31 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

Sorry, but a username change does not eliminate your conflict of interest. What pages would you edit if unblocked? —Jeremy v^_^v Bori! 20:23, 31 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

I was only going to add sources, to the debating society page. As this still conflicts with the 'conflict of interest rules', perhaps it would better if this account was deleted.

It is my understanding that the debating society page itself is now allowed to stay? If not, please could I have a list of criteria I need to meet to bring the article in line with such pages as these: University of Exeter Hockey Club Exeter University RFC Oxford Union --DebSoc Exeter (talk) 20:54, 31 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

Would you be willing to propose changes on the associated talk page of articles wherein you have a conflict of interest? There is a template ({{request edit}}) that brings your request to the attention of uninvolved editors. You could still edit unrelated articles at your leisure.--Jezebel'sPonyobons mots 18:32, 7 August 2013 (UTC)Reply
For inclusion criteria, please see WP:N and WP:ORG. Bjelleklang - talk 23:14, 17 August 2013 (UTC)Reply

Nomination of University of Exeter Debating Society for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article University of Exeter Debating Society is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/University of Exeter Debating Society until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Aloneinthewild (talk) 01:07, 6 December 2015 (UTC)Reply