User talk:Showtime87

March 2022

Your account has been indefinitely blocked from editing because of the following problems: 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, organisation, group, or web site, which is against the username policy.

You may request a change of username and unblock if you intend to make useful contributions instead of promoting your business or organization. To do this, first search Special:CentralAuth for available usernames that comply with the username policy. Once you have found an acceptable username, post the text {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with your new username and replace the text "Your reason here" with your reasons to be unblocked. In your reasons, you must:

Disclose any compensation you may receive for your contributions in accordance with the Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure requirement.
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.
Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked.

Appeals: If, after reviewing the guide to appealing blocks, you believe this block was made in error, you may appeal it by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your reason here" with the reasons you believe the block was an error, and publish the page. Red Phoenix ^talk 16:59, 8 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there,

I do apologise I wasn't aware of all the Wikipedia polices that were in place. I would like to change my username to 'Magic Lover'.

As well as, since being blocked I have read all the different policies that you have to abide to on Wikipedia in order to edit/create pages. Now I have a better understanding of this, it will help me for future pages.

My contributions to Wikipedia is to create correct and accurate readings and all things related to Magic. Marvins Magic (talk) 14:32, 11 March 2022 (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.

Showtime87 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Requested username:

Magic Lovers (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

Changed username as realised it was a violation of username policy. Intend to edit pages of Marvin's Magic and Marvin Berglas to ensure information is accurate and informative Marvins Magic (talk) 17:03, 8 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Your proposed new username still sounds like it is that of a group of people; accounts are for individuals. Please read WP:PROMO, WP:COI, and WP:PAID and explain how your future edits will be consistent with these policies, and also tell what topics you might edit about as a general contributor. Typically in this situation we want to see a user demonstrate through editing in other, unrelated areas that they understand Wikipedia content guidelines. You won't be unblocked to, in the short term, make edits related to your conflict of interest. If that is your only goal here, it's unlikely you will be unblocked; I am declining your request. 331dot (talk) 09:47, 9 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

{{marvins magic|realise it's a breach of policy and would like to change to Magic Lover. Unfortunately beforehand I wasn't aware of all the Wikiepdia polices that were in place. My username is changed and I'm unblocked I would love to be able to edit and create new pages following all Wikipedia protocols. Since being blocked I have read up about all the different polices and how to abide by them when editing pages.}}

Hi there,

Since being blocked I have read all the different policies that you have to abide to on Wikipedia in order to edit/create pages. Now I have a better understanding of this, it will help me for future pages.

My contributions to Wikipedia is to create correct and accurate readings and all things related to Magic. Marvins Magic

Comment @331dot: & @Red Phoenix: it would appear that this editor has gone back to promo/COI editing, including undoing the Marvin Berglas redirect and adding a promotional biography. Best, GPL93 (talk) 16:46, 5 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there,

Can you explain which part seems to be promotional editing to help me understand clearer so I can fix this issue.

Many Thanks Showtime87 (talk) 14:07, 6 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again,

Also undoing the directly I thought was necessary as this is a separate page to Marvin's Magic? This was talking about the founder of Marvin's Magic (Marvin Berglas).

Can you help me understand what needs to be fixed here please so I can amend.

Many Thanks Showtime87 (talk) 14:18, 6 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You can't edit directly on either Marvin's Magic or Marvin Berglas per the policies mentioned by 331dot. GPL93 (talk) 15:53, 6 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a way for me to be able to edit again on either pages? I'm not sure how I move forward with this, I need help understanding this situation and what I can do to fix this please. Many Thanks Showtime87 (talk) 16:22, 6 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You must use the edit request procedure on the relevant article talk pages. 331dot (talk) 16:56, 6 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I couldn't find either pages on the WP:Dashboard § Requested edits. Is this where I should be going? Showtime87 (talk) 14:42, 7 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia and copyright

Hello Marvins Magic! Your additions to Marvin Berglas have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoid copyright and plagiarism issues.

You can only copy/translate a small amount of a source, and you must mark what you take as a direct quotation with double quotation marks (") and cite the source using an inline citation. You can read about this at Wikipedia:Non-free content in the sections on "text". See also Help:Referencing for beginners, for how to cite sources here.
Aside from limited quotation, you must put all information in your own words and structure, in proper paraphrase. Following the source's words too closely can create copyright problems, so it is not permitted here; see Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing. Even when using your own words, you are still, however, asked to cite your sources to verify the information and to demonstrate that the content is not original research.
We have strict guidelines on the usage of copyrighted images. Fair use images must meet all ten of the non-free content criteria in order to be used in articles, or they will be deleted. To be used on Wikipedia, all other images must be made available under a free and open copyright license that allows commercial and derivative reuse.
If you own the copyright to the source you want to copy or are a legally designated agent, you may be able to license that text so that we can publish it here. Understand, though, that unlike many other sites, where a person can license their content for use there and retain non-free ownership, that is not possible at Wikipedia. Rather, the release of content must be irrevocable, to the world, into either the public domain (PD) or under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license. Such a release must be done in a verifiable manner, so that the authority of the person purporting to release the copyright is evidenced. See Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
Also note that Wikipedia articles may not be copied or translated without attribution. If you want to copy or translate from another Wikipedia project or article, you must follow the copyright attribution steps described at Wikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia. See also Help:Translation#License requirements.

It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. DanCherek (talk) 00:15, 9 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Showtime87 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Requested username:

Magic Lover (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

realise it's a breach of policy and would like to change to Magic Lover. Unfortunately beforehand I wasn't aware of all the Wikiepdia polices that were in place. My username is changed and I'm unblocked I would love to be able to edit and create new pages following all Wikipedia protocols. Since being blocked I have read up about all the different polices and how to abide by them when editing pages.

Accept reason:

Thank you for changing your username. Please use extreme caution in the future with copyright and not editing in a promotional tone. I’m a firm believer in second chances for those who acknowledge what went awry the first time, and trust that you will edit constructively going forward. Red Phoenix ^talk 17:30, 16 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, very much appreciated.

rename not successful

The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Magiclover. Please choose again. --Deepfriedokra (talk) 16:09, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

In this case I would like to change my username to 'Showtime87'. Would this be acceptable? Marvins Magic (talk) 17:05, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

It is! --Deepfriedokra (talk) 18:42, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

globally renamed Marvins Magic to Showtime87

globally renamed Marvins Magic to Showtime87 --Deepfriedokra (talk) 18:42, 15 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

AfC notification: Draft:Marvin Berglas has a new comment

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:Marvin Berglas. Thanks! Robert McClenon (talk) 18:11, 5 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Marvin Berglas (July 22)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by BuySomeApples was:

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

The comment the reviewer left was:

It looks like the previous page was BOLDly turned into a redirect because of copyvio issues. Even if new sources are added to demonstrate notability, the page should be closely reviewed to make sure this version doesn't have any copyvio issues.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Marvin Berglas and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you do not make any further changes to your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned and may be deleted.
If you need any assistance, or have experienced any untoward behavior associated with this submission, you can ask for help at the Articles for creation help desk, on the reviewer's talk page or use Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

BuySomeApples (talk) 20:03, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Showtime87! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! BuySomeApples (talk) 20:03, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Concern regarding Draft:Marvin Berglas

Hello, Showtime87. This is a bot-delivered message letting you know that Draft:Marvin Berglas, a page you created, has not been edited in at least 5 months. Drafts that have not been edited for six months may be deleted, so if you wish to retain the page, please edit it again or request that it be moved to your userspace.

If the page has already been deleted, you can request it be undeleted so you can continue working on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia. FireflyBot (talk) 21:02, 22 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft article, Draft:Marvin Berglas

Hello, Showtime87. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "Marvin Berglas".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been deleted. When you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 21:29, 22 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]