User talk:Hostel 8

October 2008

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia, because it has been identified as an account used for promotion of a company or group, with a username that implies that this has been done by that company or group. See Wikipedia:Business' FAQ and Wikipedia:Conflict of interest.

This kind of activity is considered spamming and is forbidden by Wikipedia policies. In addition, the use of a username like yours violates our username policy.

You may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below or emailing the administrator who blocked you.

Your reason should include your response to this issue and a new username you wish to adopt that does not violate our username policy (specifically, understand that accounts are for individuals, not companies or groups, and that your username should reflect this). Usernames that have already been taken are listed here. Ioeth _{(talk contribs friendly)} 16:06, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

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Request reason:

A person who removed my hostel8 acount commited a crime against the freedom of speech, What is more he insulted me personally calling me a spammer and adding to the spammers list. For your consideration: May one call a spammer someone who posts ONE article about one location??? Wiki - Spamming is the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages. I can understand passion, but one shall be able to saparate passion from fanatism :)

Decline reason:

Under our policies, usernames are considered promotional if they match the content being submitted - which, in this case, it did. Unfortunately, the term used for this type of account is "Spammer", which may be needlessly insulting - and I apologize for any insult. However, the fact remains that the account is named after a business, which is not permitted. UltraExactZZ ^Claims~ Evidence 12:20, 29 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Policy understood - thanks :)