User talk:Brandstrong

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for spamming or advertising. From your contributions, this seems to be your only purpose. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.

--Orange Mike | Talk 14:33, 10 August 2011 (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).

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

Request reason:

To Whom It May Concern: I respectfully request for this username to be unblocked because I do not believe that the contributions made have been soley for the purpose of spam/advertising. Instead, the contributions that have been made by this username have been for the purpose of upkeep and freshness of a Wikipedia site. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tax_Club Changes such as linking the page of a golfer to this page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Haas), as he is named and sponsored by this site. Other additions, such as adding articles which reference this site and changing the key members names. I sincerely apologize if these things are seen as spam/advertising. I see them as maintaining the completeness and freshness of Wikipedia, as I know how important it is to keep wikipedia up to date. If, however, this is seen as spam/advertising, then I will sease doing this upkeep and will instead only make contributions to other pages (such as win when the golfer wins a tournament, adding that to his page). Thank you advance for your consideration. Brandstrong (talk) 18:51, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

I agree with Orange Mike. Your actions all seem to be made with the intention to promote The Tax Club. If you were to be unblocked, what edits would you make that would be unrelated to that organization? If the answer is "none", then I see no reason to unblock you. -- Atama頭 20:09, 15 August 2011 (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.

Frankly, your username is also extremely suspicious, since there's a company out there called Brand Strong which describes itself thus, "Brand Strong is a web based reputation management firm specializing in social media, optimization and online branding." In other words, they are professional manipulators of the internet; spammers-for-hire, IMHO. --Orange Mike | Talk 20:20, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]