Why not create a user page? edit

Hi new editor,

First I must say welcome.

Your user page has a name like this: User:Example. Its normal use is to give basic information, if you wish, about yourself or your Wikimedia-related activities. Although it helps other users know more about you, you don't have to say anything about yourself. You may wish to create a user page on Meta so that it will display on all Wikimedia projects where you have not created a local user page. You may click my name to see what is obtainable.

I'm a 21 year old human. You could drop me a message on my talk page or Wiki mail me for any questions or issues around Wikipedia. I could adopt you. You may also get help from the rich resources here and here as well.

Danidamiobi (talk) 17:29, 22 June 2018 (UTC)Reply

Your account name edit

 
This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because the username, Davidcay, matches the name of a well-known, living person.

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Hello David Cay Johnston‎. If this is really you, thank you, thank you, thank you. From DemocracyNow! to even CSPAN, I watch and read you plenty.

Now, about your username. I am so sorry about the block. Please do not be upset. It is for your protection. We both would not want an imposter representing you. Please follow the instructions in the brown block notice above.

Again, I am terribly sorry, and thank you so much for your kind understanding. If there is anything you ever need or have any questions, please ask. Thank you, and happy editing. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 23:07, 22 June 2018 (UTC)Reply

 
This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Davidcay (block logactive blocksglobal blockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Request reason:

This user's identity has been verified in OTRS ticket # 2018062310000073. Please unblock them. TheDragonFire (talk) 07:58, 23 June 2018 (UTC)Reply

Accept reason:

Mz7 (talk) 08:35, 23 June 2018 (UTC)Reply