User talk:Thepokeratlas

Your account has been blocked from editing Wikipedia because your username, Thepokeratlas, does not comply with Wikipedia's username policy. Your username is the principal reason for the block. You are welcome to continue editing after you have chosen a new username that complies with Wikipedia's username policy, which is summarized here.

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Thank you.

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))

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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Username

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]

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Happy editing! 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]