Jim Cardoza

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This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

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

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Jim Cardoza (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

I did not know I was violating Wikipedia policy. I am passionate about antique trunks and I want to share my knowledge with the world. I would be devastated if I could not share all I have discovered because I messed up by not throughly reading the username policy, Thank you

Accept reason:

Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. Ensure you do not edit elsewhere until your username has been changed DP 14:03, 9 February 2014 (UTC)

The name's just fine, but consider this query ... Here are a few key questions:

• Do you understand that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a business directory?
• Do you understand conflict of interest?
• Do you understand that to be considered for an encyclopedia article, the subject must be notable?

You are currently blocked because your username appears directly related to a company, group or product that you have been promoting, contrary to the username policy. Changing the username will not allow you to violate the 3 important principles above. Daniel Case (talk) 17:57, 28 January 2014 (UTC)

I do understand the purpose of Wikipedia, have the greatest respect for knowledge, especially facts. I understand that my actions were a huge violation of conflict of interest policy, and if it was me who spotted something like that I would have reported it to Wikipedia. Please allow me to re-enter the Wikipedia community so that I can add my extensive knowledge for all to enjoy, and learn from. Thank you.HMS Antique Trunks (talk) 18:06, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

Your "extensive knowledge" is not what Wikipedia is looking for - after all, that's considered to be original research. For example, your website can never be added to Wikipedia at any time, both as a violation of WP:EL and WP:SPAM. I see you have added it at least twice - and that's very problematic. As you have an interest in a particular subject, what reliable sources do you have that will support your edits? Please recognize how strict the definition of "reliable" is. Also, before using the name you have chosen, are you comfortable with using your real name on Wikipedia? DP 11:14, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

I do not, nor have I ever wanted to have my website added to Wikipedia. I did not "add" my website. I added 2 links, to existing Wikipedia links of the same, so why was I singled out? I assumed that if these previous (and still on the page) links were allowed, mine should be fine. I added one link to the "External Links" section, just as 2 others (The Trunk Shop, and This Old Trunk) had done. My link did not have my site name visible, however I know my incorrect username did. The other section I added a link to was the "Referances" section. I added a more comprehensive trunk makers list link under "Brettuns Village trunkmakers list". Brettuns Village is the website name of a trunk site and a link to it. Why is it still there? I was only emulating what was already there. (P.S. All three links are invalid, and point to websites) When I said extensive research, I was referring to facts, backed up with references, not original research. This is unlike the entire page which has NO sources at all. I can dispute, with sources, much of what is on this page. Why was this allowed? I do not offer the excuse that "if someone else did it, why cant I?" I am amply pointing these items out. If I would have carefully read the guidelines, instead of doing what others had done, I would not be in this situation. Lastly, I am comfortable with my name choice. Thank you.HMS Antique Trunks (talk) 19:06, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

You're right, just because other people broke the rules, does not mean anyone else can. Some link/username combos are far more obvious, and there are 10,000,000 pages on Wikipedia with only 1400 admins - some things fall through the cracks :-) DP 14:03, 9 February 2014 (UTC)

User 173.57.210.247 is posting links to his website antique trunks and chests.com. Jim Cardoza (talk) 06:16, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

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