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I second the comment above, and before considering unblocking would like an indication of what POM stands for. I would add to the above that the sanctions against promotion here apply as much to non-profits and charities as to multi-nationals and online Viagra sellers. They also apply to promotion of
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Hello! POM is merely a username to describe my real name - Philip O'Meara (Irish decent, if you're interested!). I'm pleasantly surprised that there is a Radio 3 listener in the wikipedia administration (and also that you have heard of the NGA scheme!) But I must add that the article is intended for
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I'd be prepared to accept that, but would prefer another admin to do the unblocking as I am rather too much of a Radio 3 fan to count as uninvolved. There are quite a few artistes that have been in the NGA scheme that haven't yet got articles but who probably merit them,
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