User talk:Switchadon

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FundThrough (talk) 18:29, 24 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Australian engvar/usage[edit]

Hi we use DMY - thanks JarrahTree 23:02, 11 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

File:FundThrough logo.png[edit]

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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.

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

Requested username:

switchadon (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

I understand that my previous account name and most recent article made came off as being promotional material. In reality, I accidentally made the name of the article I wanted to create my username and could not figure out how to change it. I was following the format of several existing Wikipedia articles, such as these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarketInvoice, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabbage, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealthsimple, and this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funding_Circle) as well as the best practices outlined in the Wikipedia guidelines, so I believe this is what led to my article being flagged. Firstly, I want to humbly apologize for breaking Wikipedia's rule regarding unambiguous advertising or promotion. Secondly, I would like to rectify this mistake by changing my username so as to avoid a situation like this in the future, and to be able to continue to contribute to the Wikipedia community by editing articles for grammar, spelling, and accuracy (which I enjoy and have done in the past), as well as publishing articles about topics and entities that are noteworthy. I will also work on moderating and ensure that no one else makes the mistake I did. To address the question of the nature of my connection to FundThrough: I'm a fan of the Canadian tech scene, and I had the opportunity to meet some of their team at a large tech conference, where I really appreciate their work. I noticed afterward that similar companies (whose pages I listed earlier) had Wikipedia pages, so it made sense for this company who was at such a large conference to have one too.

Accept reason:

Unblock request accepted. Good luck; if you have any questions, please ask. 331dot (talk) 19:14, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Please clarify the nature of your connection to FundThrough(if you have one). 331dot (talk) 07:58, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, 331dot! Please see my original message - I've revised it to answer your question. FundThrough (talk) 15:24, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

331dot, I'm happy to trust your judgement on this one, thanks Jimfbleak - talk to me? 18:07, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

renmae[edit]

Sorry, but too similar to existing user names, Please choose again.-- Dlohcierekim (talk) 23:09, 24 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, Dlohcierekim! I've revised the username. Thanks for the heads-up! --FundThrough (talk) 15:25, 25 May 2018 (UTC) globally renamed FundThrough to Switchadon Will let someone else consider the unblock.-- Dlohcierekim (talk) 15:54, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:FundThrough logo.png[edit]

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June 2018[edit]

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Your submission at Articles for creation: FundThrough (July 6)[edit]

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Chetsford was:

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:FundThrough and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
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Chetsford (talk) 13:47, 6 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Switchadon! Having an article declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Chetsford (talk) 13:47, 6 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft article, Draft:FundThrough[edit]

Hello, Switchadon. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "FundThrough".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been nominated for deletion. If you plan on working on it further, or editing it to address the issues raised if it was declined, simply edit the submission and remove the {{db-afc}}, {{db-draft}}, or {{db-g13}} code.

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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Dolotta (talk) 14:14, 7 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]