User talk:Brumson

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. You should also read our conflict of interest guideline and be aware that promotional editing is not acceptable regardless of the username you choose.

If your username does not represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} below this notice.

You may simply create a new account, but you may prefer to change your username to one that complies with our username policy, so that your past contributions are associated with your new username. If you would prefer to change your username, you may appeal this username block by adding the text {{unblock-un|new username|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} below this notice. Thank you. -- Ed (Edgar181) 19:40, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Welcome, again, to Wikipedia: unfortunately, as explained above, you need a new userame, because usernames which are names of groups or companies are not permitted. Wikipedia accounts are for individuals only, who are personally responsible for them. You can choose a username based on your real name, or not, as you like (see WP:REALNAME for some considerations), but it must not be the name of any group or organization, or of another living person. You can either request a change of username at WP:Changing username, or simply abandon this account and create a new one.

One reason why company or group names are not allowed is that such accounts are usually here for promotional purposes. Wikipedia is not for advertising or promotion of any kind, and is extremely resistant to attempts to use it in that way. We find that people editing on behalf of a group, with the best intentions end up using Wikipedia to "tell the world" the story the group wants told, and that is not what an encyclopedia is for. You may find User:JohnCD/Not a noticeboard useful for background.

Before you write about yourself or your company or any subject you are close to, please read the WP:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide.

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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your messages on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question on your user talk page and then place {{help me}} before the question. Again, welcome! JohnCD (talk) 21:56, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]