User talk:Turthteller

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Hello, Turthteller, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions.

I noticed that one of the first articles you edited was David L. Katz, which appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article. Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.

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Block evasion

It appears likely that this account was created by a person who has been blocked. If that is the case, please work though the blocked account to get unblocked. Thanks. Jytdog (talk) 00:00, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Turthteller (talk) 00:04, 4 February 2018 (UTC)Why has my account already been blocked?Turthteller (talk) 00:04, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

What was the prior account you were using? —C.Fred (talk) 00:05, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Turthteller (talk) 00:21, 4 February 2018 (UTC) This is my very first account, and have done research on this person and can tell for certain there are several errors and inaccuracies. Looking at the page history I can see that some people have tried to make edits but they have been rejected for some reason or another. I do know the person that legally represents David L. Katz and they would like a chance to correct the page with the correct information. I would be more than happy to create an updated fact-checked page. with independent sources and links to the reference materials, for your review prior to deletion or redirection. Would this be an acceptable solution? As I have no profit to gain other than giving corrected information to the public, is this not the reason for Wikipedia? Turthteller (talk) 00:21, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

And what reliable sources would you be citing with this "correct information"? —C.Fred (talk) 00:23, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Turthteller (talk) 00:26, 4 February 2018 (UTC) His agent, Legal Counsel, Book agent, David L. Katz, His wife, Publications, Articles, Publishers, Etc. Turthteller (talk) 00:26, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Katz, and his family, agents, counsel, and publications, are not suitable secondary sources. I strongly suggest you read Wikipedia's guidance on verifiability before proposing changes to the article. —C.Fred (talk) 00:28, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Turthteller, what is your relationship with the person who operated the WorthMedia account? Jytdog (talk) 00:37, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Turthteller (talk) 00:48, 4 February 2018 (UTC)I have no relationship with WorthMedia. Though i'm sure I could find out who they are, if I ask around.Turthteller (talk) 00:48, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't ask around and please do not write here who you think that person is. I asked about your relationship with person, and only that. Jytdog (talk) 17:28, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Managing a conflict of interest

Hello, Turthteller. We welcome your contributions, but if you have an external relationship with the people, places or things you have written about in the article David L. Katz, you may have a conflict of interest (COI). Editors with a COI may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic. Editing for the purpose of advertising or promotion is not permitted. See the conflict of interest guideline and FAQ for organizations for more information. We ask that you:

avoid editing or creating articles about yourself, your family, friends, company, organization or competitors;
propose changes on the talk pages of affected articles (see the {{request edit}} template);
disclose your COI when discussing affected articles (see WP:DISCLOSE);
avoid linking to your organization's website in other articles (see WP:SPAM);
do your best to comply with Wikipedia's content policies.

In addition, you must disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation (see WP:PAID). you state here that you have information from the subject [1] . You should disclose your connection with the subject per WP:COI Widefox; talk 10:43, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Following up on this, it appears from this comment you made that you are in contact with Katz, his wife, his agent, etc. Please disclose your relationship with these people. Thanks. Jytdog (talk) 17:30, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]