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SkierRMH (talk) 09:08, 25 January 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).

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

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Request reason:

The Poker Atlas is the name of our company and website. Legally formed LLC in the state of Nevada.

Decline reason:

The use of company names as a user name is usually not allowed in Wikipedia. I will explain more shortly. — Archtransit (talk) 16:43, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Usernames#Company.2Fgroup_names

Wikipedia has some rules and customs that are new users are not always aware exists. This rule is easy to fix. Simply create a new user name. Some people use their real names and some avoid this. The use of partial company names is an unsettled issue. For example, some might allow the name "SamGillilandCEOPokerAtlas" or "PokerAtlasCEO" while some might not. "Thepokeratlas PR Office" would probably not be allowed.

Note that these decisions are usually made by administrators, who are anonymous volunteers who have been selected after they have been active in Wikipedia for a while.

I will seek further advice about usernames and report to you if your username is permitted.

Good luck! Archtransit (talk) 16:49, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome!

Hello, Thepokeratlas, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your messages on discussion pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question on this page and then place ((helpme)) before the question. Again, welcome! Archtransit (talk) 16:49, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have sought advice from the administrator's noticeboard. There is no censensus to block you. However, I will refer to the administrator's noticeboard where you will see the concerns raised. When you make written contributions (edits), please keep these concerns in mind. Archtransit (talk) 18:02, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard#Usernames_being_blocked.2C_is_this_according_to_policy.3F —Preceding unsigned comment added by Archtransit (talk • contribs) 18:03, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You have been unblocked per the above discussion. Welcome!

I must advise you that if you begin to create an article about thepokeratlas.com, some may block you immediately for promoting your company. However, if you have reliable sources, the article could be notable enough for inclusion. You should also note WP:COI, which explains conflicts of interests. Furthermore, you should also note that even if someone else starts an article about your company, this could include negative information. For this reason, some companies prefer NOT to have a Wikipedia article since they cannot control the contents.

My advice to you is if you intend to promote your company here, don't! Archtransit (talk) 19:09, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]