User talk:Spfr

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Spirit of Eagle (talk) 03:34, 5 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome!

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April 2019

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for abusing multiple accounts. Note that multiple accounts are allowed, but not for illegitimate reasons, and any contributions made while evading blocks or bans may be reverted or deleted.

It also appears that you have been engaged in undisclosed paid editing, which is a violation of Wikipedia's Terms of Use.
If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Yunshui ^雲 _水 09:40, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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).

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

Request reason:

I have not used multiple accounts in any way that would be against wikipedia's t&c. I discovered yesterday by chance that I have a second account (when I logged out and logged in and Safari suggested another username). This is my main account, I don't mind if the other account gets blocked or deleted. I have NOT engaged in paid writing or editing. I have created the wikipage for GuestReady as I am one of the founders of the company. The company has attracted a lot of PR, and grew to a significant size, however often gets confused with companies that have a similar brand. I tried to keep the content as objective, relevant, and to the point; I've added sources for everything. If you see ways to improve it, please let me know and I'm happy to work on it. Flagging the page for deletion and blocking my account makes me believe you are working for a competitor rather than having wikipedia's best interest at heart. Spfr (talk) 19:08, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

I don't see which provision of WP:VALIDALT would cover your use of multiple accounts. More importantly, you have violated WP:COI and WP:PROMO (and WP:PAID is debatable) by blatantly spamming Wikipedia with content about your business ventures, apparently for years. If you genuinely think that blocking you after this stunt can only be the work of your competitors, then I'm at a loss for words. Huon (talk) 19:29, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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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).

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

Request reason:

Okay, thanks for the clarification and particularly for the links, that was very helpful. I understand your point and I would like to apologize, particularly the reference from Vacation Rental to GuestReady I should not have added, as there clearly is a conflict of interest. However, please consider the size of the company and the relevance to the community. GuestReady is the largest company in this space in Europe, and one of the largest globally. It employs almost 150 people in 8 countries. It acquired 3 competitors over the past 18 months. It's not a small startup, I am not trying to promote the services or gain the upper hand over a competitor, GuestReady is already market leader. I've tried to keep the article as neutral as possible and add references to any claims. I've written academic papers in the past and I am aware of rules of citation etc. Hence, may I please request to a) unblock this account (as mentioned, I'm ok with only having one account, I don't have use for multiple ones anyways), b) consider non-deletion of the GuestReady page. As you've done with your reply, I would highly appreciate if you could give me pointers as to where to improve the page to make it even more neutral. I am now also fully aware of the COI and PROMO conditions and I will ensure to be fully compliant from now on (as well as in the past). I will contribute more on other pages as well, where I clearly have no personal involvement to make up for this and to show & prove my good intents. Thank you for your consideration.

Decline reason:

So, to be clear, you are now fully aware of COI and PROMO, yet the majority of your unblock request shows you want to continue promoting your company? No. Look, you are never going to be unblocked unless you agree to refrain from all further edits in any subject area for which you have a conflict of interest. Yamla (talk) 11:25, 1 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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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).

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

Request reason:

Yes, I thought that's what I implied with my message above. I said that I am now aware of COI and PROMO and that I will contribute to other topics (with this account) where I clearly have no vested interest to make up for my mishap in the past. That's all.

Decline reason:

Procedural decline only. This unblock request has been open for more than two weeks but has not proven sufficiently convincing for any reviewing administrator to take action. You are welcome to request a new block review if you substantially reword your request. Yamla (talk) 14:03, 18 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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What other topics would those be? 331dot (talk) 18:38, 4 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Obviously only topics that I'm knowledgable in; my expertise ranges from entrepreneurship, travel destinations, economics, to legal & tax systems, etc. I will only contribute where I believe I have something to add, obviously. spfr (talk) 08:42, 5 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

MfD nomination of Draft:GuestReady

Draft:GuestReady, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Draft:GuestReady and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Draft:GuestReady during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Graywalls (talk) 14:59, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]