PhilaUnionCommunications

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Thanks for the edit, Walter. But I run our public relations department and I can confirm Nick Sakiewicz is no longer a member of the ownership group. This needs to be edited out immediately. Numerous sources have reported this including the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Delaware County Daily Times, CBSPhilly.com and CSNPhilly.com. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PhilaUnionCommunications (talk • contribs) 13:49, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

Then you need to

1. learn how to edit on Wikipedia. You removed three references. Not all of the references you removed were there supporting Sakiewicz previous role with the team.
2. Consider very carefully what you edit. You are in a conflict of interest: you're being paid to edit Wikipedia.

The content should be modified, reflecting the current ownership. The history of ownership should not be removed. I would also suggest discussing on the article's talk page by proposing a change to the existing sentence and addition of a new one. Walter Görlitz (talk) 13:59, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

Walter, I appreciate your position, but your website has incorrect information on it. I'm just trying to fix it, but I don't need to be the one to edit it if that's the case. Again, he's not a part of the ownership group and hasn't been for nearly a month (and is more than well documented). Someone needs to correct that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PhilaUnionCommunications (talk • contribs) 14:07, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

I appreciate your position as well. Did you read what I wrote above? Walter Görlitz (talk) 14:17, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

October 2015

Hello, I'm Walter Görlitz. I noticed that you recently removed some content from Philadelphia Union without explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an accurate edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry; I have restored the removed content. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. You removed referenced content again and the references. Walter Görlitz (talk) 14:24, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

At this point, the issue is not the "truth" of the list of owners, but rather the fact you're removing the name of the previous owner completely. Do you not list former presidents of corporations on their article pages, particularly if there is record of them being president? I have started a discussion on the article's talk page. I strongly suggest you offer new phrasing there rather than continuing to expunge material from the article. Walter Görlitz (talk) 14:30, 30 October 2015 (UTC)

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I would argue in favour of unblocking this editor. Clearly, the editor was attempting to provide updated information about the company for which he works. I suggested that the editor propose changes to the talk page, which was ignored, but we all have to learn somehow. Walter Görlitz (talk) 04:29, 31 October 2015 (UTC)