User talk:Joeperez69

This is a test sentence in which I will explain why I should be unblocked.

This is an actual decline. Kuru (talk) 01:57, 6 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have reviewed Wikipedia's guidelines for sockpuppetry and believe that I have not abused Wikipedia guidelines in any way. Let me make the case as succinctly as I can, and thanks in advance for your time.

I am not the same editor as TimZBrooks, however I know "Tim", Tim is a good friend of mine (and fan of my books), Tim uses a pseudonym, and Tim and I have shared the same computer. Tim wrote my Wikipedia article, with my knowledge but not at my behest. I have spoken to Tim about the situation, and he says he has no intention of editing at Wikipedia again (he wishes to stay out of this controversy).

I have known all along that this connection between me and Tim would probably come to light eventually, and so this charge of sockpuppetry doesn't surprise me. I also don't know of any way to persuade others that I have not used multiple accounts given that I have shared an IP address with Tim, so I expect my appeal to be an uphill battle in the extreme.

So let me explain that I have read the Wikipedia guidelines on Sockpuppetry and don't believe that I have violated them. I had no way of controlling Tim's edits, and exerted no influence on him. Indeed, his Wikipedia page contains a few errors of fact related to my work, but I have made no effort to correct those errors because of my fear of editing with a conflict of interest.

With regard to my own editing as Joeperez69, I have openly shared my full identity, provided links to my professional page (I do writing of biographies, profiles, online identity profiles, etc.), and disclosed the conflict of interest in my writing on my profile (i.e., as an author of a book on integral philosophy, I have an interest in seeing accurate information published about that intellectual current), and nobody has alleged that any of my edits have been harmful to Wikipedia in any way. I have always discussed my planned edits in the talk pages and sought consensus before making any changes. I have made no controversial changes that have in any way caused disagreement. Indeed, where Tim added a link to my blog to the "Integral movement" page, I advocated DELETING the link on the Talk page. If I intended to sockpuppet my way to Wikipedia fame, would I have added a self-promotional link only to advocate its DELETION a few days later???

Perhaps I should have immediately disclosed that I had shared an IP address with the editor who wrote my profile, and have no way of proving that I did not. In retrospect, I think that would have been wise.

That said, I believe the reasons for my account closure go beyond the matter that many of you have good reason to suspect that I wrote my own Wikipedia page. The fact remains that while I have not made any edits to Wikipedia that have been harmful, I have both (a) publicly invited other editors to contribute to Wikipedia in manners consistent with Wikipedia guidelines, and (b) added "Wikipedia Articles" to a rather lengthy list of editorial services that I provide to individuals along with Resumes, Executive Profiles, Public Relations Articles, Corporate Profiles, etc. That's what I do for a living.

Neither (a) nor (b) are in violation of Wikipedia's rules, so far as I can tell. I have made no effort to sway editorial contributions in any way, and have not disguised my identity, because I have been careful to invite editors to contribute ONLY in ways consistent with Wikipedia guidelines. You may read the full blog post yourself, and see that it is very explicit on this point. And with regard to (b), as it happens I have not done any Wikipedia articles for any clients, but believe that should I do so in the future this can be done -- and WOULD BE done -- completely in adherence to all Wikipedia guidelines, especially those regarding disclosures of conflict of interest, etc.

(Following the revocation of my user privileges, I considered removing "Wikipedia Articles" from my list of areas of work on my LinkedIn profile because obviously it raises suspicion among other editors that I may have a conflict of interest with any article that I edit; nevertheless, I searched my soul and don't believe there is anything unethical or in conflict with Wikipedia guidelines in offering a commercial service in which I could potentially coach individuals on how to create Wikipedia content in full adherence to Wikipedia guidelines. I am unanaware of any finding that an editor offering any commercial service offering of Wikipedia article ghostwriting or coaching services is, ipso facto, a violation of Wikipedia policies. If I am wrong about this, then by all means deny this appeal. But consider carefully whether this is indeed the extreme sort of precedent that you wish to set: that no editor may ever provide any coaching or editorial services to anyone else on how to write Wikipedia articles in compliance with its guidelines for a fee or they would lose their editing privileges.)

In light of my completely non-controversial history of editing and my track record of consistently seeking consensus prior to making any edits, I humbly ask for a second chance. Thank you. Joeperez69 (talk) 02:33, 6 March 2010 (UTC) Joe Perez[reply]

Since you were just evading your block a short while ago, this is declined. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 04:30, 6 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Perez here. If I "evaded block" earlier tonight, it was entirely unintentional. I only wished to respond on this page and to send messages to editors who blocked me -- and THAT IS IT -- and when the page wouldn't accept my edits in the "Respond to allegations" field when logged in Joeperez69, I logged out and typed my name which was recorded alongside my IP address. It seems that these accidents are now taken by two editors as reasons for disbarment? Perhaps I misunderstood the meaning of "evading block"; since all I tried to do was respond to my block on the page where I was supposed to "Respond to allegations" and the system would not allow me to do so, I figured that this was some sort of bug and tried to get around it so that I could respond to the charges against me -- something, BTW, I have STILL not been able to do, except on this user page. Maybe this is by design, but it is darn confusing. I encourage everyone here to be reasonable, and recognize that I may be an accomplished author and professional writer, but I am a rookie editor at Wikipedia and made some rookie mistakes. ::If I agreed with Duova that my blog post on KenWilber.com was a plea to "use students as unwitting vehicles to insinuate a topic into the academic mainstream" and therefore "against site mission", then I would totally support revoking my privileges. If fair minded administrators come to this conclusion, then by all means block my account. However, I must state emphatically that this "insinuation" was not my intent; and objectively, this was not what I said. My intent, consistent with the de facto reading of Wikipedia mission, is to encourage new editors to join the project, and to do so regardless of their opinions or perspectives, seeking only contributing for the good of the project in full accordance with its mission. I made this plea via kenwilber.com to a group knowledgeable in a wide variety of philosophical, spiritual, and psychological interests, and went out of my way to be sure my post should not be interpreted by any objective party as encouraging conflict of interest editing or rule-breaking of any kind. As for "insinuating a topic into the mainstream", I suppose one could interpret my blog post in that manner, in that I obviously believe that the Wikipedia posts on Integral Theory are inaccurate, inadequate, and poorly out of date. By putting up a notice where students of Integral Theory would see, I hoped only to encourage them to correct problems, add source citations, and improve article quality. As anyone who reads the articles or talk pages for the Integral Theory and Ken Wilber articles can plainly see, these pages are cited shabbily and incompletely, and need significant work by students and scholars who have access to original source material who can add the necessary citations. What could possibly be wrong with inviting contributions from such scholars in a place where they would likely find it? Don't take my word for it; read the blog post yourself. At the time I posted it, there were no raging controversies for which I sought to boost one side of an editorial war; I made no pleas for anyone to take sides on any topic whatsoever, only to add quality. Indeed, I am a bit offended by Durova's implication that my intentions with students must have been implicitly exploitative -- using them as "unwitting vehicles". That sort of attack on another editor's motives is NOT appropriate or respectful, Duova. ::As for Durova's claims that I have "understated my conflict of interest", I am willing to let other Wikipedia editors be the judge of that. I disagree for several reasons. First, I acknowledged my financial interest (e.g., as an author of a book in integral philosophy) up front on my userpage. Please give me some credit. Second, I am aware of no rule stating than an editor may not operate a business in which I may choose to coach clients on proper usage of Wikipedia, dos and don'ts, and assist with editorial services. I do online identity coaching and writing, resumes, biographies, LinkedIn profiles, as I previously said; and it's inevitable that in the future a client may ask me to assist with a Wikipedia article. If I disclose any conflict of interest, I see no reason why I cannot take on such a client and uphold the letter and spirit of Wikipedia's guidelines. I know enough to tell clients how to avoid edits that are controversial and overly promotional; I recognize the importance of stressing that anyone who wants to contribute to Wikipedia needs to put the interests of the project above their own personal interests, and to work cooperatively to build consensus with other editors. ::I have read and grokked both the MEAT and PROMOTION guidelines and believe I am capable of helping my writing clients -- should I be requested in the future -- to understand those guidelines as well and how to avoid running afoul of them. Frankly, I am saddenned that the mere mention that I might be offering Wikipedia Article coaching services in the future leads Duova to a dark assumption that I would do so in an abusive way. Aren't editors supposed to assume good will? I propose that I should be held accountable for actual abuses or damage to the Wikipedia, not for what another editor fears that I MIGHT do in the future. And nobody, not one editor, has said that I have done abusive editing. Had they inspected my editorial record they would see it is a model for cooperation and consensus seeking and non-controversial. Is wanting to be judged based on what I've done rather than what some fear that I might do so unreasonable? ::Thanks for giving my appeal a fair hearing. ~~ Joe Perez

This overly long request does not address the reason for your block: abuse of multiple accounts.  Sandstein  23:29, 6 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I addressed the issue of abuse of multiple accounts in my previous reply beginning, "I am not the same editor as TimZBrooks." It does not seem that you saw that reply. Did you? I believe I have addressed each and every reason for my account block, and would very much appreciate a response to my response, which so far I haven't seen. Thank you. -- Joe Perez

Unfortunately, you have been confirmed by technical evidence to be the same user as TimZBrooks. And even without that, you appear to be engaged in advocacy for a cause for profit on Wikipedia, which is so far from what this project is that it isn't even funny. Also, you are actively encouraging others to tweak the article in accordance with your POV. Those two reasons are blockable offenses by themselves. Talk page disabled. Blueboy96 05:31, 7 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]