User talk:ReddiePurple

Welcome![edit]

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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Numberf.jpg[edit]

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A tag has been placed on File:Numberf.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/number-fiesta/id488561573?mt=8. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Ituneslogo.jpg[edit]

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A tag has been placed on File:Ituneslogo.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/number-fiesta/id488561573?mt=8. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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A tag has been placed on your user page, User:Springmixer, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be blatant advertising which only promotes or publicises a company, product, group or service, and which is a violation of our policies regarding acceptable use of user pages; user pages are intended for active editors of Wikipedia to communicate with one another as part of the process of creating encyclopedic content, and should not be mistaken for free webhosting resources. Please read the guidelines on spam, the guidelines on user pages, and, especially, our FAQ for Organizations.

If you can indicate why the page is not blatant advertising, contest the deletion by clicking on the button that looks like this: Click here to contest this speedy deletion which appears inside of the speedy deletion ({{db-...}}) tag (if no such tag exists, the page is no longer a speedy deletion candidate). Doing so will take you to your user talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also edit this page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would help make it encyclopedic. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. JBH (talk) 00:19, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Contested deletion[edit]

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --Springmixer (talk) 00:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed the jpg images that caused this notice to be placed. I didn't realize they would cause this problem, so they have been removed.Springmixer (talk) 00:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Contested deletion[edit]

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --Springmixer (talk) 00:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC) The jpg images I placed have been removed, as well as outside links to work I have done. I didn't realize they would cause this problem, so they have been removed.Springmixer (talk) 00:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Contested deletion[edit]

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --Springmixer (talk) 00:35, 23 February 2015 (UTC) the images and links that I have placed to outside sources have been removed. I didn't realize they would cause this problem, therefore they have been removed.Springmixer (talk) 00:35, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for being willing to modify your user page. It is still, however overly promotional for Wikipedia in my opinion. I will post a canned message below this that gives some guidance on how you should use your user space with links to more information. Pretty much no links to outside sites that are related to a commercial entity should be on your page. Also, your user name, being the name of your company, is considered promotional. Check out Wikipedia:Username policy for more information. It also describes how you can change your username. I wish you, a possibly bit bumpy :) , welcome to Wikipedia. JBH (talk) 00:42, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Use of user space pages

Wikipedia is not a social media site. Your talk page is intended for collaboration with other users while improving Wikipedia. Your user page can be used to give a brief description of who you are but it is not appropriate to post a resume or material which may be seen a promotional. Nor should your user space be used to host articles. Please see Wikipedia:User pages, WP:NOTSOCIALNETWORK and WP:FAKEARTICLE for our rules. Cheers. JBH (talk) 00:42, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Contested deletion[edit]

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --Springmixer (talk) 01:08, 23 February 2015 (UTC) I just created a request to change my user name. I don't know how long it will take to change, but it will no longer be Springmixer soon. Thank you for your responses.Springmixer (talk) 01:08, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm going to leave the CSD tag on your userpage for now. After your username is changed, if you remove the external links to springmixmedia, and the work history (stating who you work for now is fine), then I believe your userpage is perfectly acceptable. A userpage should focus on things that are relevant to what you're doing here on Wikipedia. Stating who you work for is fine, as it can show where you might have a conflict of interest. In other words, you're being transparent it, which is a good thing. Your education history is fine as it shows what you might have expertise in or topics you may be interested in editing about. Hopefully this all makes sense... and let me know if you need help. Thanks — MusikAnimal ^talk 02:00, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have made the changes you suggested. All external links, and any mention of work history are removed. Thank you and I hope the page is correct now!ReddiePurple (talk) 02:47, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good. Glad to see you got your username changed as well. That being said, allow me to formally welcome you Wikipedia! Up at the top of this page another user left you some links that you may find useful. If you ever need help don't hesitate to ask me, or type {{Help me}} here on your talk page along with your question and someone will come by and answer it. Best! — MusikAnimal ^talk 03:12, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A welcome for your new user name[edit]

You have been given a box of ferrets!

ReddiePurple - Thank you for how you handled your initial issues here. I think you have the attitude to be a great Wikipedian. There is no Barnstar for this but ferrets make me happy, the way you handled things made me happy so....

-- JBH (talk) 03:14, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

File permission problem with File:Word Pix.jpg[edit]

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