User talk:Saad Ahmed2983

August 2018

Please do not add commentary, your own point of view, or your own personal analysis to Wikipedia articles, as you did to Bill McDermott. Doing so violates Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy and breaches the formal tone expected in an encyclopedia. Thank you. Jac16888 ^Talk 18:45, 10 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Full instructions for paid editors

Hello Saad Ahmed2983. The nature of your edits gives the impression you have an undisclosed financial stake in promoting a topic, and that you have not complied with Wikipedia's mandatory paid editing disclosure requirements. Paid advocacy is a category of conflict of interest (COI) editing that involves being compensated by a person, group, company or organization to use Wikipedia to promote their interests. Undisclosed paid advocacy is prohibited by our policies on neutral point of view and what Wikipedia is not, and is an especially egregious type of COI; the Wikimedia Foundation regards it as a "black hat" practice akin to Black hat SEO.

Paid advocates are very strongly discouraged from direct article editing, and should instead propose changes on the talk page of the article in question if an article exists, and if it does not, from attempting to write an article at all. At best, any proposed article creation should be submitted through the articles for creation process, rather than directly.

Regardless, if you are receiving or expect to receive compensation for your edits, broadly construed, you are required by the Wikimedia Terms of Use to disclose your employer, client and affiliation. You can post such a mandatory disclosure to your user page at User:Saad Ahmed2983. The template {{Paid}} can be used for this purpose – e.g. in the form: {{paid|user=Saad Ahmed2983|employer=InsertName|client=InsertName}}. If I am mistaken – you are not being directly or indirectly compensated for your edits – please state that in response to this message. Otherwise, please provide the required disclosure. In either case, please do not edit further until you answer this message. --Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 18:49, 10 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

You seem to be attempting to add the paid editing disclosure to the article page instead of following the instructions provided above. Please note that even when you do fully disclose your paid editing, you still will not be allowed to add material to the article that is promotional in nature and are strongly encouraged to use the article talk page to suggest edits as opposed to editing the article directly.--Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 18:49, 10 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Tom D’Agostino for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Tom D’Agostino is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tom D’Agostino until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 12:57, 21 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Reminder

Paid advocates are very strongly discouraged from direct article editing, and should instead propose changes on the talk page of the article.--VViking_TalkEdits 17:06, 21 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of Elexis Ansley

Hello Saad Ahmed2983,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Elexis Ansley for deletion, because the article doesn't clearly say why the subject is important enough to be included in an encyclopedia.

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions.

Meatsgains^(talk) 02:37, 23 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Meatsgains,

Can you guide tell me that what should be signifant enough for her page to not be deleted?. How should the article clearly say that it is important enough not to be deleted?

Thanks

Saad Ahmed2983

I'll step in to reply here. Saad, the criteria for inclusion for musicians are spelled out at WP:MUSIC, and for biographies in general at WP:BIO. In short, the subject of the article should have been the topic of multiple instances of significant coverage in independent media. Newspaper or magazine articles, television news or profile segments, major websites (i.e. websites with editorial staff, not just your neighbor's blog), etc. Anything published by the subject themselves (their Facebook page, their soundcloud page, etc.) doesn't count. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 11:44, 23 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: sandbox (January 10)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Bkissin was:

This appears to be a duplicate of another submission, Icelandic Provisions, which is also waiting to be reviewed. To save time we will consider the other submission and not this one.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to User:Saad Ahmed2983/sandbox and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you now believe the draft cannot meet Wikipedia's standards or do not wish to progress it further, you may request deletion. Please go to User:Saad Ahmed2983/sandbox, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window, add "{{db-self}}" at the top of the draft text and click the blue "publish changes" button to save this edit.
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You can also use Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

Bkissin (talk) 20:31, 10 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Saad Ahmed2983! Having an article declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Bkissin (talk) 20:31, 10 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

"Unlinked Corp" - COI

Could you clarify what "Unlinked Corp." is and how it relates to OANN? Snooganssnoogans (talk) 13:19, 23 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your question. I am working as an indirect contractor or freelancer for Unlinked Corp. As per WP:COI and Wikipedia:Conflict of interest/Paid contribution disclosure policy RfC 1, I had included a statement in my RFC request and you may also find my full disclosure on my user page Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 13:37, 23 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I'm trying to find info on Unlinked Corp but I can't. What is Unlinked Corp's relationship to OANN? Were you hired specifically to alter the OANN page? Snooganssnoogans (talk) 13:50, 23 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Could you answer these questions? Snooganssnoogans (talk) 00:57, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

You need to answer these questions promptly. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 04:47, 22 February 2019 (UTC),[reply]

Hello, Unlinked Corp is an American Consultancy Firm and provides a wide range of services to many industries, it is a private firm and has many employees. - Unlinked Corp is an independent firm and not related with OANN. I was not hired specifically for OAN's wikipedia page, as mentioned, all of my paid wikipedia jobs are done via client request. Please let me know if you have more questions, I will try answering them to the best of ability. Thanks Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 11:10, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

What is the URL for their website? -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 06:56, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I have disclosed my coi and my employer as per As per WP:COI and Wikipedia:Conflict of interest/Paid contribution disclosure policy RfC 1 sharing my employers website is not part of the coi disclosure Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 08:31, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I'm having trouble uncovering whether they even exist. Just need verification that you're even telling the truth. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 23:00, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I'd ordinarily give Saad the benefit of the doubt, but in this situation I'm as baffled as BullRangifer. Corporations must be registered in all 50 U.S. states and most or all civilized countries, and those corporate registrations can be found on the web, through either government or third-party websites. I have researched hundreds of corporations and this is the first time ever I could find absolutely nothing. It's possible "Unlinked Corp" is a sole proprietorship or other unregistered type of entity, but then its owners should be aware that it's illegal in many places to purport to do business as a corporation when in fact you do not. R2 (bleep) 16:51, 25 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I had asked my employer these questions, they said that Unlinked Corp is a registered private company and do not require a website at this point. I have done a lot of business with this company and have communicated with a working hierarchy, however, this is my personal experience. I will also forward your comments to my employer and hopefully find a solution because these are legitimate concerns. Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 17:41, 25 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Good. Keep us informed, because we all need to know the nature of this company. Its level of secrecy raises suspicions and questions, such as: Is it a political or spy agency which needs to fly under the radar? The Russian election interference used such "agencies" and websites, set up before the election, which Russian intelligence then used to make the actions appear to be the work of Americans. Many think that all the Russian interference came from Russia or Macedonia, but a lot of it came from Russian agents working inside America. Are they trying to influence Wikipedia? I'm pretty sure you'd like to know the nature of your employer. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 02:06, 26 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Full compliance with WP:PAID

Hello Saad Ahmed2983. I noted from your talk page that you occasionally edit Wikipedia for compensation, and have described yourself as a freelancer in the past. This is allowed by Wikipedia policy, and you have thusfar done a good job disclosing your connections. However, note that on your userpage you must provide links to any and all off-wiki sites on which you advertise Wikipedia editing services, per Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure. Please make the necessary links at your earliest possible convenience. SamHolt6 (talk) 14:40, 13 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Saad Ahmed2983: noticing you have edited without replying to this inquest; please make some effort to respond or make the necessary disclosures.--SamHolt6 (talk) 01:43, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

You need to answer these questions promptly. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 04:47, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, my sincerest apologies for the late reply - I am not a Wikipedia editor by profession and I do not market Wikipedia editing services. Clients contact me directly or through referrals. Thanks Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 08:43, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Saad Ahmed2983: so you don't, say, advertise services on sites like Upwork or Freelancer.com? You noted above you worked as an indirect contractor for Unlinked Corp.--SamHolt6 (talk) 00:44, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Here is the website that i use to market my services, this is my account: Linkedin account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadwrites/

No I do not use third party advertising sites like freelancer or upwork, I market my services directlySaad Ahmed2983 (talk) 08:10, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

That appears to be not true. Have thus removed your editing privileges. Apologies Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 03:28, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: ZCODE (April 19)

Your recent article submission has been rejected. If you have further questions, you can ask at the Articles for creation help desk or use Wikipedia's real-time chat help. The reason left by Robert McClenon was: This topic is not sufficiently notable for inclusion in Wikipedia. The comment the reviewer left was: It is not entirely clear whether this is about a company or a product, but this draft does not satisfy either corporate notability or product notability.

Robert McClenon (talk) 15:21, 19 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

April 2019

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for advertising or self-promoting in violation of the conflict of interest and notability guidelines.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 03:27, 21 April 2019 (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).

Saad Ahmed2983 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

Hello Doc James, I apologise for my refusal to disclose this information. I can disclose my venue. I was not aware that this was a mandatory requirement since I do not advertise my wikipedia services on those venues (I have proof, which I am willing to share with you), i disclose everything, keep everything transparent and be honest when asked. I had no intentions of refusing to disclose any information, I did not want to reveal my identity publicly, this was the only reason. I would be more than happy to share with you, the venue where I advertise my freelance work. Please let me know how I can assist you and what information you require from me. , I would be more than happy to comply Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 06:55, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

All paid editing disclosures need to be made in public, on your user page. We do not accept private disclosures to individual admins. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 11:14, 21 April 2019 (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.

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).

Saad Ahmed2983 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

Hello Boing! said Zebedee , I have made a public disclosure in the section above. I am willing to disclose more information publicly, please guide. Doc James was referring to a request that required me to disclose the websites and other venues where I advertise my freelance services. I refused to share that information and that was the reason for the block. I would like to disclose that information publicly, but right now I cannot edit my user page because I am blocked. I have made a public disclosure again on the section above this one. I am making a public disclosure on this thread as well, I was hired by Unlinked Corp, to edit a page for One America News, I work as a freelancer and Unlinked Corp hired me. Further declaration that shows the website where I market my services: Linkedin account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadwrites/ Public disclosure - I disclose publicly that Southwestern Advantage hired me as a freelancer to help edit their page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwestern_Advantage. The venue for this project was my linkedin account https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadwrites/ Please let me know if you need more inforamtion. Thanks Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 11:34, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

Procedural decline only. This unblock request has been open for more than two weeks but has not proven sufficiently convincing for any reviewing administrator to take action. You are welcome to request a new block review if you substantially reword your request. Yamla (talk) 14:02, 18 May 2019 (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.

Still missing some of the sites. Have emailed to clarify. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 18:35, 21 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Doc James I have replied back to your email with the requested information. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions, I would be glad comply. Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 22:24, 21 April 2019 (UTC) I have added the disclosure in the unblock|reason template for your convenience.Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 00:34, 22 April 2019 (UTC) I have disclosed the information as requested. Please let me know if you require more information. Thanks Saad Ahmed2983 (talk) 22:33, 24 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:ZCODE concern

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Draft:Icelandic Provisions concern

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Your draft article, Draft:Icelandic Provisions

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