Wikipedia>Oshwah: Small wording fix for instructions.

2026-10-11T13:08:23Z

Small wording fix for instructions.

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{{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#ifeq:{{{notalk|}}}|yes|<div class="notice uw-spamublock" style="background:var(--background-color-destructive-subtle, #fee7e6); border:1px solid var(--border-color-warning, #a66200); color:inherit; padding:0.5em; margin:0.5em auto; min-height: 40px">|<div class="user-block uw-spamublock" style="padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; border: 1px solid var(--border-color-base, #a2ab91); background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #fef6e7); color:inherit; min-height: 40px">}} [[File:Stop x nuvola.svg|40px|left|alt=icon]]Your account has been '''[[WP:Blocking policy#Indefinite blocks|indefinitely blocked]]''' from editing because it has been used for [[WP:Spam|advertising or promotion]], which is [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a soapbox or means of promotion|contrary]] to the [[WP:Five pillars|purpose of Wikipedia]] and is not permitted. In addition, your username suggests that the account represents a business, organization, group, website, or role rather than an individual. Such usernames are not permitted under Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Username policy|username policy]]. {{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#ifeq:{{{notalk|}}}|yes|Your ability to edit your talk page has also been revoked.}}

{{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#ifeq:{{{notalk|}}}|yes|If you intend to make useful contributions instead of promoting a business or organization, or if you believe this block was incorrect or made in error, you should review Wikipedia's [[WP:Guide to appealing blocks|guide to appealing blocks]], then submit an unblock request by using the ''[[Wikipedia:Unblock Ticket Request System|Unblock Ticket Request System]]''.|If you intend to make constructive contributions rather than promote a business or organization, you may request that your block be reviewed and propose a new username that complies with Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Username policy|username policy]]. Your unblock request '''must address all of the following requirements''':
#'''Disclose''' whether you have received or expect to receive compensation for your contributions. If so, identify your employer, client, and affiliation in accordance with Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure|paid-contribution disclosure]] requirements.
#'''Demonstrate''' that you understand why your account was blocked and explain how you will avoid repeating the promotional editing that led to the block.
#'''Describe''', in general terms, the contributions you intend to make if you are unblocked.
#'''Propose''' a new username that complies with Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Username policy|username policy]].
To submit your request, add the following text to the bottom of your user talk page: <code><nowiki>{{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here ~~~~}}</nowiki></code>. Replace ''"Your proposed new username"'' with your requested username and ''"Your reason here"'' with an explanation addressing all four requirements listed above. If you need help, '''you can use the {{uwl|Promo|unblock wizard|required}}'''.

Before requesting a new username, you should ''check if it's available first''. To do this, simply navigate to [[Special:CentralAuth|this search page]] and enter the username into the search field. If the search returns, ''"There is no global account for [username]"'', that means the username you entered is available.

'''Appeals:''' If you believe this block was incorrect or made in error, please review Wikipedia's [[WP:Guide to appealing blocks|guide to appealing blocks]] before submitting an [[WP:Appealing a block|appeal]]. To submit an unlock appeal, add the following text to the bottom of your user talk page: <code><nowiki>{{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}</nowiki></code>. Replace ''"Your reason here"'' with an explanation of why you believe the block should be lifted.}} {{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#if:{{{sig|}}}|<includeonly>~~</includeonly>~~}}</div><includeonly>{{safesubst:</includeonly><includeonly>#switch:{{</includeonly><includeonly>subst:NAMESPACE}}|User|User talk={{{category|}}}}}</includeonly><noinclude>
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Wikipedia>Oshwah: Small wording fix for instructions.