User talk:Signtif

September 2024

Your account has been indefinitely blocked from editing because it has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia. Also, your username gives the impression that the account represents a business, organisation, group, or web site, which is against the username policy.

If you intend to make useful contributions instead of promoting your business or organization, you may request unblock and a username change. In your reasons, you must follow all these steps:

Disclose any compensation you may receive for your contributions in accordance with the paid-contribution disclosure requirement; and
Convince us that you understand the reason for your block and that you will not repeat the kind of edits for which you were blocked; and
Describe in general terms the contributions that you intend to make if you are unblocked; and
Provide a new username.

To do this, insert the text {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with your new username and replace the text "Your reason here" with your reasons to be unblocked.

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Appeals: If, after reviewing the guide to appealing blocks, you believe this block was made in error, you may appeal it by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}} at the bottom of your talk page. Replace the text "Your reason here" with the reasons you believe the block was an error, and publish the page. Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 15:10, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I have done as you asked. Please unblock my account. Thank you so much in advance! Signtif (talk) 15:18, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This user is asking to be unblocked to request a change in username.

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

Requested username:

IanBrooks (talk · account availability check · rename user)

Request reason:

I understand that my account was blocked because my edits were perceived as promotional and that my previous username gave the impression of representing a business, which is against Wikipedia's policies. I apologize for not fully adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, and I am committed to making non-promotional, neutral contributions moving forward.

I also acknowledge the importance of transparency and will fully comply with Wikipedia’s paid-contribution disclosure policy, should any of my future contributions involve compensation. My intention is to contribute to Wikipedia by improving articles related to the music industry with accurate, well-researched, and verified information.

I respectfully request to be unblocked and have my username changed to "IanBrooks". I appreciate your consideration and the opportunity to contribute positively to Wikipedia. Thank you.

Administrators should consider discussing any unblock with the blocking administrator (see the blocking policy).

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{{unblock-un on hold | 1=blocking administrator | 2=IanBrooks | 3=I understand that my account was blocked because my edits were perceived as promotional and that my previous username gave the impression of representing a business, which is against Wikipedia's policies. I apologize for not fully adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, and I am committed to making non-promotional, neutral contributions moving forward.


I also acknowledge the importance of transparency and will fully comply with Wikipedia’s paid-contribution disclosure policy, should any of my future contributions involve compensation. My intention is to contribute to Wikipedia by improving articles related to the music industry with accurate, well-researched, and verified information.

I respectfully request to be unblocked and have my username changed to "IanBrooks". I appreciate your consideration and the opportunity to contribute positively to Wikipedia. Thank you. | 4=~~~~}}

If you accept the unblock request, replace this template with the following:

{{unblock-un reviewed | 1=IanBrooks | reason=I understand that my account was blocked because my edits were perceived as promotional and that my previous username gave the impression of representing a business, which is against Wikipedia's policies. I apologize for not fully adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, and I am committed to making non-promotional, neutral contributions moving forward.


I also acknowledge the importance of transparency and will fully comply with Wikipedia’s paid-contribution disclosure policy, should any of my future contributions involve compensation. My intention is to contribute to Wikipedia by improving articles related to the music industry with accurate, well-researched, and verified information.

I respectfully request to be unblocked and have my username changed to "IanBrooks". I appreciate your consideration and the opportunity to contribute positively to Wikipedia. Thank you. | accept=Allowing username change to requested username. Please select an option from [[Wikipedia:Changing username]] and file a request as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. ~~~~}}

If you decline the unblock request, replace this template with the following, replacing {{subst:Decline reason here}} with any specific rationale. If you do not edit the text after "decline=", a default reason why the request was declined will be inserted.

{{unblock-un reviewed | 1=IanBrooks | reason=I understand that my account was blocked because my edits were perceived as promotional and that my previous username gave the impression of representing a business, which is against Wikipedia's policies. I apologize for not fully adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, and I am committed to making non-promotional, neutral contributions moving forward.


I also acknowledge the importance of transparency and will fully comply with Wikipedia’s paid-contribution disclosure policy, should any of my future contributions involve compensation. My intention is to contribute to Wikipedia by improving articles related to the music industry with accurate, well-researched, and verified information.

I respectfully request to be unblocked and have my username changed to "IanBrooks". I appreciate your consideration and the opportunity to contribute positively to Wikipedia. Thank you. | decline={{subst:Decline reason here}} ~~~~}}

Note that "paid editing" does not require specific payment for contributions, any paid relationship triggers the disclosure requirement. That includes employment- do you work for Signtif? 331dot (talk) 15:32, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I do but I'll make sure that it doesn't affect my work here. Signtif (talk) 15:38, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That just means that you will need to declare as a paid editor. Editing about the "music industry" is a broad topic, can you do this without editing about your company? Are there particular areas you want to edit? We're going to want to see a history of edits in areas unrelated to your company, as a demonstration of your understanding of relevant policies, before permitting you to indirectly contribute about your company. 331dot (talk) 15:57, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sure thing! In that case, I have an edit for WatZatSong. It currently states that Inevitiv Pte. Ltd. launched an app in 2018, but that's factually incorrect. The app was actually launched by BIG MAGE EOOD, a company based in Bulgaria. WatZatSong was then acquired by Signtif in 2024. I would like to start by correcting this. May I proceed with that edit? Signtif (talk) 16:09, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello? Signtif (talk) 19:22, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not here 24/7. I asked you what you wanted to edit about other than your company. I was looking for something narrower than the "music industry". What aspects of it? 331dot (talk) 19:25, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a huge fan of Lostwave music. As soon as a notable piece of Lostwave music is discovered, I want to be the first to write about it on Wikipedia. Similarly, I would also like to proofread and verify the facts on existing Wikipedia articles related to Lostwave. I hope this answers your question. Signtif (talk) 19:29, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That's going to be difficult, as Wikipedia has strong sourcing requirements, while "lostwave" music by definition has few if any sources. 331dot (talk) 19:33, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I understand, but I still want to give it a try. In addition, I would also like to contribute to the Lost film section. Please give me a chance to prove myself. Signtif (talk) 19:36, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ian, can you have a look at WP:COI, and let us know what articles or types of articles you'd have a conflict of interest writing about? The AI/templated message in your unblock request doesn't really tell me that you understand how to edit while having a conflict of interest or being a paid editor. -- asilvering (talk) 03:00, 27 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]