February 2023 edit

 
Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames which give the impression that the account represents a group, club, organization, company, or website, I have blocked this account from editing. You are welcome to continue editing after you have chosen a new username that complies with Wikipedia's username policy.

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Thank you. UtherSRG (talk) 17:42, 22 February 2023 (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.

Jules at OSBI (block logactive blocksglobal blocksautoblockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Requested username:

Request reason:

change from org name 204.87.110.132 (talk) 21:04, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Decline reason:

That username would also be inappropriate. You are welcome to pick another. Yamla (talk) 21:33, 22 February 2023 (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.

Jules at OSBI (block logactive blocksglobal blocksautoblockscontribsdeleted contribsfilter logcreation logchange block settingsunblockcheckuser (log))


Requested username:

Request reason:

Is this one more appropriate to change to? 204.87.110.132 (talk) 21:45, 22 February 2023 (UTC)Reply

Accept reason:

I have renamed the account and will remove the block. Please comply with the policies as discussed, and also review making edit requests. 331dot (talk) 14:50, 6 March 2023 (UTC)Reply
Your proposed username is okay, but before an unblock, you need to read WP:COI. You won't be unblocked to edit the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation article, and if that is your only goal, this is the end of the line. If, however, you want to edit other topics, then tell us what they are. PhilKnight (talk) 22:28, 22 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
Also, you should log in to make your posts, so we know it is you. PhilKnight (talk) 22:30, 22 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
I am trying to make this page the best it can be and update to current information. What can I do to become unblocked? If this is a COI then how do I post that when making changes? I'm new to this and I am so confused now. OSBIwebmaster (talk) 22:48, 22 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
Please read WP:COI and WP:PAID which provides disclosure instructions. 331dot (talk) 10:24, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
Yamla declined the current name, though Ternarius went ahead and made the name change. I've asked them to reconsider. For now, the block will stand. - UtherSRG (talk) 12:36, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
First of all, I am not being paid or compensated to specifically update this page, this is not promotional editing. Yes I work at the OSBI but I am just a secretary that the Director of the OSBI has asked to please bring our page up to current information which is what I have attempted to do. All of the information I updated is reliable, true and correct as you will see if you look at other information regarding the OSBI. I would like to request an appeal to allow me to edit this page. What do I need to do to accomplish that? Infoserv2023 (talk) 13:51, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
You are being paid to do work for the OSBI, and that work includes updating the article. That *is* being paid for updating the article. You must make a formal disclosure. via WP:PAID. - UtherSRG (talk) 13:55, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
So if I do that then I can be unblocked? Infoserv2023 (talk) 13:56, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
(edit conflict)
I,m sorry, UtherSRG, I only registered that it was a soft block, and did not realize that the Infoserv(e) part of the name could be considered inappropriate too. I never saw Yamla's message, I made my rename from the Global rename request queue. I'm sorry for my mistake, but I don't see what to do about it; reverting the name change wouldn't help much, "OSBIwebmaster" isn't any better. I apologize for the mess I caused. / Ternarius (talk) 14:03, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
Ternarius There's a subsequent request above to change the username to "Jules at OSBI". - UtherSRG (talk) 14:08, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
We're working out your name change. That's what's holding up the unblock. However, you *must* comply with WP:PAID once the block is lifted. Failure to do so will be grounds to block you again. - UtherSRG (talk) 14:09, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply
I will make sure to do so. Thank you for your consideration. Infoserv2023 (talk) 14:10, 23 February 2023 (UTC)Reply

Wikipedia and copyright edit

  Hello Jules at OSBI! Your additions to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 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.

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I am so confused. I was told to post the PAID statement, which I did and I could post. I'm unclear as to what you think is copyrighted material? I wrote that material to describe what the Information Technology division of the OSBI does in addition changing some wording on CHMU and DSU sections. Please advise. Jules at OSBI (talk) 14:58, 6 April 2023 (UTC)Reply
Content was copied from [ https://www.ncsbi.gov/Divisions/Support-Services/Information-Technology this copyright webpage]. — Diannaa (talk) 15:06, 6 April 2023 (UTC)Reply
Thanks, I'll write something else. I was told by IT that is was original and that is why I wrote it there. Jules at OSBI (talk) 15:11, 6 April 2023 (UTC)Reply