NetworkDLS

September 2009

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 create a new account with a username that represents only you. If your username doesn't represent a group, organization or website, you may ask for a review of this username block by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} below this message. Thanks. Beeblebrox (talk) 22:04, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

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:

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

Request reason:

I already have an account and have made numerous other contributions to Wikipedia (but unfortunately I cannot remember my username). I will do some research and find out what it was.

Decline reason:

See below; user does not wish unblocking. --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 00:51, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Also, is it against policy to add one of my products to a catalog of other Web Servers and create a page for it? I am interested greatly in many areas of computer science and make regular contributions to the CRC, SHA and Hash Collision pages – the web server page I am adding now is to document features for users and non-users alike.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!!!

Check out the WP:COI guidelines for why that type of activity is discouraged. 98.248.33.198 (talk) 22:19, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

well, can you just please delete my page and my user? I'll stick to anonymous changes - much less restrictive is seems.

Keep in mind that COI applies to ALL editors; remaining anonymous doesn't mean you can ignore it. 98.248.33.198 (talk) 22:33, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

So I can make contributions to this list of terribly proprietary servers, some of which have no user base but can't add another? This is just bullying, enjoy your admin status and delete my account. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_servers

You just can't add your own. Nobody gets to write about their own products. --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 00:51, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

I wouldn't say that it's forbidden, just discouraged. It's like this: if other editors can tell you have a conflict of interest, then you're not doing it right. If you can actually write a neutral, properly sourced article on a subject you are personally involved with, then you have overcome the COI issue and there is no problem. The block, however is because of your username, not your edits. If you would like to change your username via WP:CHU, I or another admin can lift the block on this account, or you can just start a new one with a new name, just be careful to remain neutral when writing about subjects you are connected to. You can also request an article on a notable topic be written by another user without the COI issue. Beeblebrox (talk) 01:45, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Articles for deletion nomination of Fortitude HTTP

I have nominated Fortitude HTTP, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Fortitude HTTP. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. Horselover Frost (talk) 01:47, 24 September 2009 (UTC)