User talk:UKPolice

Conflict of interest & username problem

Welcome to Wikipedia. I noticed that the username you have chosen, "UKPolice", seems to imply that you are editing on behalf of a group, company or website. Please note that Wikipedia does not allow usernames that are promotional or shared by multiple people. Please take a moment to create a new account or request a username change that represents only yourself as an individual. You should also read our conflict of interest guideline and remember that promotional editing is not acceptable regardless of the username you choose. If you believe that your username does not violate our policy, please leave a note here explaining why. Thank you. 50.131.220.134 (talk) 23:35, 15 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

My Talk Page makes it clear that i am not connected to any group and act as an individual. Who are you by the way?

Adding a note to your userpage does not make you exempt from the guidelines. 50.131.220.134 (talk) 00:36, 16 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

My username is not "promotional or shared by multiple people", so does not flout the guidelines. Discuss.

Hi, UKP. Thanks for editing. Just happened to see your note here. I should say, off the bat, username issues are quite interpretative indeed so it's common that borderline cases like this are brought up. Hope you haven't felt bitten too much; we'd definitely like you to stay. If I were to offer my own opinion - I don't think your username is a blatant, blockable problem. There are certainly much worse ones out there, and you have stated directly that you are editing as an individudal, which we are obliged to take your word on (in other words, I believe you). Further, I understand that UK law enforcement does not specifically and centrally operate under the title of 'UK Police' (but what do I know, as an American!), which is a point in your favor. It is, however, likely that this issue may be brought up several times again because people will misunderstand, so in the simple interest of sanity you may be compelled to rename your account. I do hope this helps, and let me know what you think. NTox · talk 22:13, 16 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi NTox. I tend to agree with you. What really gets me is the arrogance of this unamed guy who just thinks he can impose his will on us.—UKPolice 23:10, 16 July 2012 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia, we would like to remind you not to attack other editors. Please comment on the content and not the contributors. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. You are welcome to rephrase your comment as a civil criticism of the article. Thank you. 50.131.220.134 (talk) 23:20, 16 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OK - please just answer this question. Do you not feel that using "we" when talking about your opinions (quote "we would like to remind you") is an example of your arrogance?

Given that you are complaining about templates created by the Wikipedia community specifically for the purpose of warning people who make bad edits, no I don't. Do I think that some brand new editor who thinks that Wikipedia should make an exception for hir might be? Hmmmm.... 50.131.220.134 (talk) 23:30, 17 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OK - I'm new to this so I'm not aware of the (strange) customs. I'm willing to apologise, Mr or Ms Unamed Editor. UKPolice 23:39, 17 July 2012 (UTC)