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Revision as of 12:51, 13 February 2015

Welcome!

Hello, Goodgame, and welcome to Misplaced Pages! Thank you for your contributions.

I noticed that one of the first articles you edited appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article. Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.

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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your messages on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out Misplaced Pages:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question on this page and then place {{Help me}} before the question. Again, welcome! Woodroar (talk) 19:40, 30 October 2014 (UTC)

Hi Woodroar, thank you for your welcome note and the comprehensive explanations.

As you correctly assumed and as outlined on the user page, I use this profile in my role as Communications Manager for Goodgame Studios. As a German company we started our activities on Misplaced Pages in the German chapter and are currently expanding to other chapters in line with our global expansion. For the sake of simplicity, I use one unified profile across all Misplaced Pages chapters, hence the name “Goodgame” which was approved and verified by Misplaced Pages Germany. So I hope it will be ok to use the profile here as well.

Apparently, the rules in the different Misplaced Pages chapters vary significantly especially with regard to the code of conduct of company representatives. In our home market, Germany, it is perfectly fine for companies to contribute to Misplaced Pages – also under the company name - as long as individuals stick to the rules of the community. Thus, all of our entries and amendments in the recent past were accepted. Of course, I am happy to comply with the rules of the English Misplaced Pages and propose changes on the talk page of the article or on a noticeboard.

Let me emphasize again that with this account I want to contribute primarily to the correct and up-to-date description of Goodgame Studios. I will do my outmost to respect the rules of Misplaced Pages, especially the guidelines and recommendation under Misplaced Pages:Conflict of interest. In case somebody has the impression that I do not act according to the rules, I am happy to receive your feedback.

Looking forward to your answer. Thank you. -- Goodgame (talk) 11:30, 28 November 2014 (CET)

You are correct that different Misplaced Pages projects have different rules, although I am surprised that the German Misplaced Pages would allow this. (As far as that goes, I would strongly suggest reading WP:COVERT and research its implications on the de.wiki.) On the English Misplaced Pages, you will want to stick to non-controversial edits—like removing spam and vandalism, and fixing spelling errors—as outlined at WP:COIADVICE. You may always suggest content changes to articles on article Talk pages. You will likely want to change your username or abandon this account and start a new one, as corporate/promotional usernames are not allowed. Keep in mind that the English Misplaced Pages only has personal accounts, and corporate accounts engaging in anything resembling promotional activity are blocked permanently. (Of course, if you do start a new account, I would suggest reporting your conflict of interest at Talk:Goodgame Studios if you intend to propose edits there.) Those are the highlights of our conflict of interest policy. I would read through WP:COI when you can. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Cheers! Woodroar (talk) 15:16, 28 November 2014 (UTC)

Hi

Hey guys, is this really Goodgame Studios? If it is, can I ask you guys some questions and give you guys some advice? Awesomeninja1589 (talk) 02:50, 13 February 2015 (UTC)

Hi Awesomeninja1589 thanks for getting in touch. You are right as this the account of the GGS corporate communications. Very happy to receive your questions and hear your thoughts.Goodgame (talk) 13:51, 13 February 2015 (CET)