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*{{user-uaa|1=Playbill}} Same name as a known magazine and edits magazine-related articles. See ]. Note: I post here for external assessment and second opinion. My instinct on this is to block as s/he gives the impression, by using the name, to be representing the magazine. ]<sup><i>]</i></sup> 15:59, 31 December 2010 (UTC) *{{user-uaa|1=Playbill}} Same name as a known magazine and edits magazine-related articles. See ]. Note: I post here for external assessment and second opinion. My instinct on this is to block as s/he gives the impression, by using the name, to be representing the magazine. ]<sup><i>]</i></sup> 15:59, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
::{{UAA|ci}} I'm missing the "magazine-related" articles. I see, instead, articles about subjects that might have been or be being covered in '']'' (with the caveat that there is no one single issue of the magazine as the content is always tailored to the performance of the production at which it is distributed, so theoretically anyone involved in the performing arts could be a subject). Given the editor's choice of topic, it would be best to try to persuade him/her to change it to avoid the perception of COI if there is no actual relationship. ] (]) 00:49, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

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    Usernames for administrator attention Shortcut

    This page is intended for reports of usernames that are blatant and serious violations of the username policy requiring an immediate block. Reports will be assessed in accordance with the username policy, the UAA instructions, and the following bullet points. Please ensure you are familiar with the assessment criteria before making a report.

    1. Except in the instance of an egregious name violation, please do not report accounts with no edits or those who have not edited in the preceding 2 weeks.
    2. Real names are permitted, except when the editor implies they are someone other than themselves, such as impersonating a notable living person.
    3. Promotional names require evidence to be blocked. Do not report a username merely because it "appears" promotional.
    4. For libellous usernames or usernames that contain another editor's nonpublic personal information, please contact an oversighter and do not report it here.
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    Not a blatant violation of the username policy. Consider filing a report at the conflict of interest noticeboard. If they edit again ... name wasn't a close enough connection to the website. Daniel Case (talk) 00:45, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
    Note: I would have also advised the original reporter to wait ... I agree it is a strong coincidence, but what if they start editing something that has nothing to do with clothing or Wal-Mart? If they are promotionally intended and never edit, no harm no foul. If they are a good-faith editor who thought the name of their favorite clothing line would be OK, we can persuade them to change their name. Daniel Case (talk) 04:24, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
    Not a blatant violation of the username policy. Consider filing a report at the conflict of interest noticeboard. I'm missing the "magazine-related" articles. I see, instead, articles about subjects that might have been or be being covered in Playbill (with the caveat that there is no one single issue of the magazine as the content is always tailored to the performance of the production at which it is distributed, so theoretically anyone involved in the performing arts could be a subject). Given the editor's choice of topic, it would be best to try to persuade him/her to change it to avoid the perception of COI if there is no actual relationship. Daniel Case (talk) 00:49, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
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