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Last, the automated software systems that prevent vandalism may have been activated, which can cause new account creation to be blocked also. If you have not acted in a deliberately inappropriate manner, please let us know if this happens, and we will deactivate the block as soon as possible. You may also appeal this username block by adding the text ((unblock|your reason here)) below or emailing the administrator who blocked you. - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 14:56, 16 April 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).

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

Request reason:

I am IT Manager for Altex Electronics company

Decline reason:

That may be true, but Wikipedia's username policy (see WP:USERNAME) does not allow for usernames that substantial match that of an existing company, in the sense that such usernames could be seen as promotional in nature. Please use the "unblock-un" template as described in the orange section above to request a new username that is compliant with Wikipedia policy.— Jayron32.talk.contribs 15:49, 29 April 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.

AltexElectronics → Lawbo

I have unblocked your account so that you may make this request at the proper page. Please go to Username Change Requests and post the exact message you posted above, and your request will be honored there. Thank you. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 16:05, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion of Altex Computers & Electronics[edit]

A tag has been placed on Altex Computers & Electronics requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a company or corporation, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for companies and corporations.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding ((hangon)) to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you. Rob Banzai (talk) 19:02, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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