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January 27

05:21:55, 27 January 2016 review of submission by 2605:E000:6221:5400:8514:2838:E0FB:7617


Hello. I am not requesting a re-review. I am requesting assistance with a reliable source example that would be approved. Can you tell me exactly what I need to find and submit to avoid another decline when I submit the page for review again? I'm trying to come up with a source that the Wikipedia editors will approve but so far I have not been able to. I've read the reliable sources examples your site has listed, but am still being denied or declined when I submit what I feel are reliable sources. Examples: IMDB page that lists work, history, bio, etc. Also I've submitted press release interviews and biographies about the person. Those did not get approved either. Please let me know what I should submit next time so I can avoid another rejection. Thank you.

Hi, thanks for stopping by the Help Desk. The first thing to do is to check out our guide to identifying reliable sources. That page notes that sources should have a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy. On the other hand, questionable sources, which should be avoided, are those with a poor reputation for checking the facts, or with no editorial oversight. You can read the entire page to get a better feel for reliable sources, but at the end of the day they must be from a reputable source that's known for reporting solid facts. One factor to consider is whether the source you're citing has an editorial board or editorial policy. That's a good thing, as it means someone is fact-checking the content. On the other end of the spectrum, sites like web forums are not reliable sources, because anyone can contribute to them, and we can't just take the word of an arbitrary Internet user—no matter how well-intentioned they may be—when sourcing an encyclopedia article.
So this leads to IMDb: is it a reliable source? Not particularly. Anyone can edit IMDb to have it say what they want about the films someone has been in or the biographical content found there. User-generated content just doesn't meet the reliability threshold. What about press releases? The problem with those is that they are clearly not independent of the subject. So why should sources be independent of the subject? Because that's what encyclopedias are about—collecting and collating the information that reliable third-party sources have said about a subject. We're not terribly interested in what a subject has to say about themselves (although there is a place for that, in limited circumstances), but rather in what reliable sources have already said. That's the problem with press releases—they typically come from the subject itself and thus lack that much-needed independence.
For an actor, you may want to look for newspaper articles or discussions of the actor on reputable film news sites or film review pages. For example, if the New York Times film critic does a piece about a film an actor has been in, and devotes a few paragraphs to the actor's performance, that would be a solid foundation on which to build a Wikipedia article. There's no magic number of sources required, but an article should aim for at least three to five solid references—meaning from a reliable source, independent of the subject, and offering significant coverage. Also keep in mind the actor inclusion criteria—if the actor meets at least one of those criteria, then they are probably suitable for inclusion (subject, of course, to finding the sources to back up the claims made).
I hope this is helpful; you know where to find us if you have further questions. Thanks, /wiae /tlk 05:43, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

11:13:24, 27 January 2016 review of submission by 2605:E000:6221:5400:E16F:A132:FE17:1D78

If I were to find a page from a reliable source such as LA Daily News and/or CBS News with writers from each of those companies writing about the actor in detail, would that satisfy Wikipedia for Jordan Lawson page being included in Wikipedia? Please advise. Thanks!

2605:E000:6221:5400:E16F:A132:FE17:1D78 (talk) 11:13, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, welcome back! The short answer is that it depends on the article. The LA Daily News and CBS News have editorial staff and are likely reliable sources, but it depends on the particular article you're citing, of course. If the article is an opinion piece or an editorial piece, it is then rarely reliable for statements of fact, per Wikipedia's reliable sources policy. A more "journalistic" story would be preferable. /wiae /tlk 15:37, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If I were to find a "reliable source" example: a THIRD PARTY site that has picked up an article about the actor that explains his/her career in detail with biography, story or stories written about the actor and websites/links on the same site page confirming the content and person they are talking about? If I can find a source such as this, and it's a THIRD PARTY site, not affiliated with the person being talked about, will this satisfy Wikipedia and put the Jordan Lawson page up on the site? Please let me know. Thanks.

2605:E000:6221:5400:E16F:A132:FE17:1D78 (talk) 11:27, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A reliable source that is independent of the subject and that offers significant coverage is exactly the kind of source we're looking for. Keep in mind, however, that just one such source probably won't be enough to show the actor's notability—ideally, three to five such sources is the bar to aim for. /wiae /tlk 15:37, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 13:25:52, 27 January 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by CANVAS


Hello. About the page for the book Blueprint for Revolution (found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Blueprint_for_Revolution), first of all it meets criteria 1 and 4 on the notability guidelines, as many independent sources have been included, and there have been universities which have discussed the book for study. In that regard, I really don't understand why the page has been rejected (I was told it was on the basis of those, but I can't see what merits that). Additionally, As far as the title goes, the longer title is the full title, but the shorter one is more common. I was told my use of this was a reason for rejection, so if you would like me to amend this, I will. Is there any other reason why this page has been deleted, or would that be it?

CANVAS (talk) 13:25, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@CANVAS: Hi, and thanks for stopping by the Help Desk. I've done some cleanup on the draft and have accepted it into the main article space. You can find it at Blueprint for Revolution. Congratulations on the article!
On another note, it appears you may have a conflict of interest as there is also an organization named CANVAS referred to in the article. If this is the case, then please disclose it according to Wikipedia's policy. Just follow the instructions by clicking the link in that last sentence. I have also left you some instructions on your talk page that explain how to change your username, as Wikipedia's username policy prohibits usernames that unambiguously represent the name of a company, group, institution or product.
If there is a conflict of interest, it is very important that you read and understand the conflict of interest rules. For example, editing the Blueprint for Revolution page now that it has been accepted would be strongly discouraged; rather, please suggest changes using the {{Request edit}} template on the Blueprint for Revolution talk page. Thank you, /wiae /tlk 13:48, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

15:28:34, 27 January 2016 review of submission by GreyFoxBluegrass

I have been unable to upload photographs that were successfully downloaded and have the megadata attached, such as these photos: https:/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Overview_at_2015_Grey_Fox_Bluegrass_Festival.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Del_McCoury_Band_at_2015_Grey_Fox_Bluegrass_Festival.jpg

When I try to upload these photos, I get this notice: "There is another file already on the site with the same content."

Please help me free these photos to the wiki page for GreyFoxBluegrass. Thank you.


GreyFoxBluegrass (talk) 15:28, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

16:57:39, 27 January 2016 review of submission by Nicole Kim The Blogger


Nicole Kim The Blogger (talk) 16:57, 27 January 2016 (UTC) I was not finishing a wanted to make some corrections and add tomypagebut couldnot he back to my sandbox. Can I edit my onscreen though it is up for review?[reply]

You can edit a sandbox at any time. However, I have declined the submission and left you some advice there. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 17:28, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

17:55:03, 27 January 2016 review of submission by BeeCeePhoto


Notability and references

A firehouse renamed is notable. See: The City of Baltimore issued a proclamation on June 5, 2003, that at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Martin O'Malley, Chief William J. Goodwin, Jr. and the Board of Fire Commissioners will rename the quarters of Engine #33, Truck #5, located at 801 E. 25th Street, in honor of former Chief of Fire Department Herman Williams, Jr.

The Chief, one of the Vulcan Blazers founders, was cited by the Baltimoresun. a daily newspaper, here: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2001-01-04/news/0101040188_1_fire-department-city-fire-fire-deaths

and cited on the gov website here: https://archive.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Fire/NewsPressReleases/tabid/231/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4535/Chief-Clack-Promotes-Fire-Departments-First-African-American-Female-Battalion-Chief.aspx News CBS affiliate cbslocal: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/05/22/baltimore-city-fire-department-promotes-first-african-american-female-battalion-chief/ also cited here: http://rnia1.org/battalion-chief-charline-b-stokes/

and by the IAFF fire union here: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2007-11-14/news/0711140332_1_goodwin-dixon-resignation Henry Burris, the head of the Vulcan Blazers, requested federal intervention in 2011 and called the dept 'racist', here: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-11-15/news/bs-md-ci-chief-clack-20111115_1_chief-clack-fire-department-vulcan-blazers

The incident is covered here: http://cfbt-us.com/wordpress/?p=217 and here; http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-wilson0210-story.html f.f. injuries at that fire cited here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-wilsonside0210-story.html f.f. Wilsons promotion cited here: http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.obits/83328/mb.ashx The completed investigation is here: http://api.ning.com/files/m3L7vihSP*vBdQeJzt5KLHWG8knVGxBHk2rDxuBx*dL2PYo0WEOhmzvJfLH*bEKdBKdBh3ntTk1mP-ms9v-jChIj3FqoRqsQ/BaltimoreTrainingLODDFinalReport82307.pdf

In February 2007 fire cadet Rachael Wilson, a wife and mother of two children, died of asphyxiation during a botched training exercise in a burning West Baltimore row house. Wilson was the only Black female cadet in that class. The tragedy allegedly contributed heavily to the decision to dismiss then Chief William Goodwin in 2007. He was replaced by Clack in 2008. Carter’s complaint argues he was passed over for the position of fire chief in favor of Clack who is White. The suit also alleges he was the subject of several internal investigations based solely on anonymous complaints; a practice many Black current and former members maintain is routinely implemented to unjustly dismiss Black firefighters. Carter served as president of the Vulcan Blazers — the organization that represents the city’s Black firefighters — from 2004 to 2006. The group’s current president says racial discrimination and animosity against Blacks in the department is systemic. “As far back as 1987, with the help of the NAACP…we met with the mayor to discuss the issues of institutional racism in the Baltimore City Fire Department…prior to that we had a successful lawsuit proving that the fire department had discriminated,” said Henry Burris, president of the Vulcan Blazers. The decision in favor of Black firefighters connected to the class action lawsuit Burris alludes to was rendered in 1973, the same year the Vulcan Blazers was formed in order to monitor hiring practices and disciplinary actions of the department in reference to Black firefighters. Burris, who originally lead the Vulcan Blazers from 1990 to 1992, began his latest tenure with the organization in 2006. He has also sought action by the United States Department of Justice against the fire department and maintains he cannot comment directly about Carter’s lawsuit. However, he believes Clack, who was highly touted as being “progressive” in the area of diversity when he was hired from his former position in Minneapolis, has been compromised by the city’s two powerful, predominately White fire unions. - See more at: http://www.afro.com/baltimore-fire-department-sued-for-racial-discrimination/#sthash.gLeCsyd7.dpuf

At this point it's fairly redundant, The VB have been at the heart of Baltimores diversity efforts from their founding in 1970 to the present day. All of the news stories about the group were negative calls the news media trumpeted as the only thing they seemed capable of, namely calling out the Institutionally racist policies of the BFCD. So positive stories of the Vulcan Blazers did not make the news. But cites are found aplenty of individual VB's whom are feted for their contributions, or their loss. Other than the 3 editors whom have declined the article as notable, is there any one whom sees this article as notable, possessing context, is timelined and can be streamlined by further editing? Robco311 (talk) 17:43, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]


Hi Robco311 - I've taken the time to check all of the "sources" you've linked here. Only a handful of them even contain the phrase "Vulcan Blazers" and do so only to mention that some person being quoted or reported about is a member. None of these "sources" actually say anything significant about the Vulcan Blazers itself.
To qualify for inclusion you need to find at least a few independent reliable sources that specifically and in depth and detail discuss the organisation itself. Passing mentions in articles about or that merely quote a member of the organization are completely useless to prove notability.
I remember giving you similar advice quite some time ago - I'm afraid Wikipedia's notability rule is still the same now as then. The best you can do now is to actually write a book, or at least a really substantial magazine article, about the Vulcan Blazers and get a reputable established mainstream publisher to print it. Perhaps the history department of a local college or university might be interested in assisting you. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 19:52, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Roger (Dodger67) - Other than the 3 editors whom have declined the article as notable and there are book references, see http://www.amazon.com/dp/1588250075/ref=rdr_ext_tmb What I'm getting from you is that they don't matter, but I see a group that fought for integration and against racism, mentored young black men off the streets and into public service, stood upright in their community and were members of the black middle class that you would deny a place in history, because nobody wrote an article about a civil service fraternal organization. Like the Vulcans, the Stentorians and others, they made a difference. I don't accept your rejection, and am asking other editors to stand up and be counted. Robco311 (talk) 22:44, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Also, a reference to the congressional record citing their groundbreaking lawsuit, along with articles from the Baltimore Sun, a reputable newspaper of record, the renaming of a city firehouse, all show that the evidence of preponderance has shifted and a new reason for denying the article needs articulation... Robco311 (talk) 17:52, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

19:03:23, 27 January 2016 review of submission by AprilCharlie14

Hi! I am working on draft for a bio on an American academic. It was denied but after reading the bios of other academics I see that it will work better as a stub. Could you please review it and let me know what you think? The last feedback I was received was to increase the formality and neutrality of tone, which I hope you'll see in the bio. I appreciate the feedback, thanks! AprilCharlie14 (talk) 19:03, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The article has been accepted - James L. Moore III - congratulations! Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 20:11, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

January 28

00:09:54, 28 January 2016 review of submission by 63.158.209.146


Hey there, I'm a small business owner and trying to create a page for the business but need references from an independent source. If the only places we are on are social media and yelp and no outside sources, can we not get published on Wikipedia?

I'm afraid not, see WP:CORP. -- Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 20:08, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

08:59:30, 28 January 2016 review of submission by 2605:E000:6221:5400:4D97:C399:F475:9E2B

Hello. I have been rejected several times because of "Unreliable Sources". The last editor/reviewer was quite rude to me. Is there a way someone, anyone can help me get the Jordan Lawson page onto the site? I'll come up with as many reliable, third party sources as possible. I just would rather someone else review my submission the next time other than the last editor. Let me know thanks!

2605:E000:6221:5400:4D97:C399:F475:9E2B (talk) 08:59, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

16:38:13, 28 January 2016 review of submission by Engleham


My article on John Saul the prostitute has been approved: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Saul_(prostitute)

There were two pre-existing references to him on the disambiguation page for John Saul: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Saul_(disambiguation) I've linked the article to the first, but not sure how to do it for the one for Jack Saul, which he was also known by. Any search reference to Jack Saul should redirect to John Saul. Ta in advance! Engleham (talk) 16:38, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Engleham (talk) 16:38, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I removed the redundant entry in the disambiguation list. Jack Saul currently redirects to the article about the book, changing it to John Saul (prostitute) should probably be discussed more widely than here. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 19:31, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ta. Will do on the book's Talk page. Engleham (talk) 20:08, 28 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

January 29

05:50:15, 29 January 2016 review of submission by TransfusionDoctor


I wanted to create the red cell transfusion page because there is a lot of information on red cell use that needs adding to Wikipedia and I think it warrants a page of its own. How do I respond to the comments so that I can say this on the draft page?

TransfusionDoctor (talk) 05:50, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi TransfusionDoctor, I've asked for some input from WikiProject Medicine. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 07:24, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
FYI, the draft is at Draft:Red cell transfusion. -- Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 07:27, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
[1] guidelines exist, therefore viable...IMO--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 10:35, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

08:39:25, 29 January 2016 review of submission by Laurentbolli

I've created a wiki page in french but I don't know how to submit it in the french version of wikipedia. Is there a way to copy my page into the french version of wikipedia ? More generally, how do I create pages in multiple languages ? I haven't found a language selector in the sandbox.

Thank you for your help, Laurent Bolli

Laurentbolli (talk) 08:39, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Laurentbolli - each language Wikipedia is entirely separate and operates independently with it's own rules, processes and systems. The French Wikipedia is at https://fr.wikipedia.org and its Help page is at https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Guilde_des_Guides
You create each language page separately in the relevant language Wikipedia. For guidance about translating articles to English from other language Wikipedias and from another language to English please see WP:TRANSLATE. -- Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 18:44, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

15:31:00, 29 January 2016 review of submission by Sbehr710

My draft has been declined twice. The first time it said because I didn't have enough reliable sources. SO, I went through and made sure everything was cited correctly (most things were cited multiple times) and with sources such as newspapers and from the network channels she has performed on TV with as she is a musician. The second time it was declined was because the draft was "overly promotional" and also got a rude statement saying this isn't a place for advertising. First of all, if you read through my draft there is absolutely no bias at all. I don't see where anyone would feel that it is advertising. I would like to see exactly what pieces of text are promotional please. Everything that is stated can be supported by many of the sources I have included. Second, I was told not to use videos of performance as evidence. How is the website of the largest tv network in Sweden (similar to ABC or CBS in the states) with a video on their page of her performance (not through youtube) not the MOST reliable source there is? I say she performs on the morning show, I attach the network website with a clip of that said performance. I'm a bit pissed of as the first time it was because I didn't have enough sources and then when I add all the relevant sources, I'm somehow being too promotional? I would like someone to read over my draft and tell me exactly what it is that needs to be fixed. Sbehr710 (talk) 15:31, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Sbehr710 - The problem was that when you added your references, they weren't from reliable, independent sources, as the last editor pointed out in their comment. In the article, it's written to promote the artist, rather than speaking from a neutral tone. If you assert something had critical acclaim, add citations which back up that claim, which are from notable sources. If someone is "recognized" for something, then there should be plenty of citations from notable, independent reliable sources which back that claim up. Lines like "Her songs are mostly guitar driven with powerful and positive lyrics", and "she hopes her music can inspire and empower young girls to feel good about themselves" are definitely promotional. Listing the PR firm/management company is definitely promotional. The issue becomes when you have a short article like this, and there is promotional content, it makes the entire article feel like a promotion. Take a look at WP:RS about what a reliable source is. And it wouldn't hurt to look at WP:CIT on how to format citations. Hope this helps. Onel5969 TT me 15:32, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

18:57:56, 29 January 2016 review of submission by Drwoo12


Hi there!

I've gone through a few iterations of the article for 55places.com, and I haven't had any success getting it into the Wikipedia community. Each time i have received the "lack of notability" rejection. I'm just curious if you could perhaps give me some insight into the exact type of notable citations or content which may help get me over the hump! I've also considered submitting it as a website as opposed to a business since while there is a brick & mortar 55 Places office, the company is based online.

I do see other similar sites/businesses which have made the cut, so any kind of tips you can provide would be great!

Thanks! -Adam

Request on Template:January 29, 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by Template:Bweber888


I submitted an article about my mother Berta M. (Drechsel) Weber that includes information supplied by my siblings and me for her obituary, which was then scooped up by legacy.com. Rather than rewrite the text we'd previously written, I did cut and paste and make some minor revisions. Is it really necessary for me to rewrite the whole thing?

Bweber888 (talk) 19:44, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

01:13:35, 30 January 2016 review of submission by Esomers

January 30

01:13:35, 30 January 2016 review of submission by Esomers

I want to create this as a meet up/sub page of these pages: /Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism /Wikipedia:Meetup/Vancouver/ArtAndFeminism_2016

I am new at this. Is this possible/ reasonable? -Emma

Esomers (talk) 01:13, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

02:02:27, 30 January 2016 review of submission by Rosenwein


How many pieces of third party sources are needed?

Is this the example of one? http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/community/cjn-s-jews-of-interest-frank-rosenwein/article_ff6bcc97-a982-5d27-b221-f1b58732b834.html

03:49:19, 30 January 2016 review of submission by 2605:E000:6221:5400:FD33:1303:D7C5:9928

Hello. I found what I believe to be a reliable source to get the Jordan Lawson page on Wikipedia. It's a THIRD PARTY, Journalist written, Biography about the actor's career. It explains a lot of details about his career, life, credits, movies/TV the actor has been in, etc. Is this something that would be considered a reliable source for the reviewer? Please let me know. Thank you. ***(I just added the third party source about Jordan Lawson. bio, credits, film/TV, other info. Please let me know if this will satisfy Wikipedia to get the draft approved. Thanks again.

2605:E000:6221:5400:FD33:1303:D7C5:9928 (talk) 03:49, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Would you mind adding the source to the draft? Third-party is good, but it's difficult to judge these things based on generic descriptions. EricEnfermero (Talk) 05:11, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If you look at the draft, I just added the third party source I was talking about. Bio, life, credits, film, TV, other info. This gives a lot of details about Jordan Lawson and confirms the IMDB link source that's already above it. Thanks

16:03:54, 30 January 2016 review of submission by Rithika Narayan


Rithika Narayan (talk) 16:03, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]


my article transcribes the music for viola. what is already available is for violin.

the viola is new.

17:49:48, 30 January 2016 review of submission by Mirialova

This article was declined by SwisterTwister. Can I get more detail as to the problem with sources? I believe the sources cited are reliable and independent of the subject. They include two articles in The Washington Post, one an editorial written on Scheiber's retirement. For the Washington Post to write an editorial on someone's retirement is an exceedingly rare occurrence. The interview with Walter Scheiber by Don Nicoll is part of the Edmund Muskie Archive at Bates College. Coverage of Scheiber's contributions to his field appearing in The Washington Post help to establish the subject's notability, and the interview offers more detail on his work. Please explain what part of this is failing to meet the criteria of notability and acceptable sources, so I can revise accordingly. If the problem is with the press release from MWCOG and the NARC website, I can remove them and I believe the subject's notability will still be supported. I have additional sources, including articles from Washingtonian magazine, the Washington Star, and the Montgomery County Sentiinel.

Mirialova (talk) 17:49, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

18:49:03, 30 January 2016 review of draft by QSMS


making discography QSMS (talk) 18:49, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

18:55:45, 30 January 2016 review of submission by QSMS

Need to set up discography for him

QSMS (talk) 18:55, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

January 31

18:14:41, 31 January 2016 review of submission by 173.69.7.245



Hi, I was wondering why my article for the eminent German Egyptologist, Dr. Otto Franz Furzmann has been declined? I believe that he was an immensely important figure in the field of Egyptology. He consequently deserves a wikipedia entry.

Any feedback, and/or advice will be appreciated. Thank you.

February 1



Hello, I would be grateful if an editor were to review my latest draft for draft: Carlos Miranda with its recent amendments. Several in-line citations were added, others were deleted according to feedback received from subsequent editors (LaMona, etc.) The last draft was submitted on 21st January and I haven't yet heard from anyone.

On the 9th of January there was this conversation between editors:

I reviewed Draft:Carlos Miranda and declined it as not having adequate in-line citations for a biography of a living person. User:95.210.108.58 then posted to my talk page: "Please be so kind to be more specific on your objections and I'll be too willing to comply when you illuminate me more on what is missing, what is not good enough, etc." I had mentioned that the first three paragraphs of the draft have no footnotes. Can some other experienced editor either explain to the author in more detail about the strict rules for footnotes in BLPs or explain to me why I am being too strict? Robert McClenon (talk) 19:40, 9 January 2016 (UTC)

@Robert McClenon: Personally, I would have accepted that draft in its current state (or at least not declined it for failing WP:MINREF, I haven't looked closely at the sourcing). In my opinion, the purpose of that decline template is to see if there are any moderate or serious WP:BLP violations or unsourced quotes that could pose copyright problems. A general rule I use in AfC is, "If it can remain in mainspace without any significant, immediate changes and I would be willing to defend it in a deletion discussion, I will accept it. Winner 42 Talk to me! 04:28, 10 January 2016 (UTC)

Should I go on waiting? Is there anything I could do to better the draft according to any comments?

Jesus Rey-Joly (talk) 11:56, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

15:35:54, 1 February 2016 review of submission by Manish Gorawala


Hello Wikipedia Team,

This is Manish Gorawala From MLeads, I need some help for submit the article on Wikipedia, i have submited one Article before that but it was Rejected, Could you provide me some idea for how to write Article, so i can resubmit my article with changes,

Manish Gorawala (talk) 15:35, 1 February 2016 (UTC) Manish Gorawala[reply]

19:05:30, 1 February 2016 review of submission by Rustberg


Rustberg (talk) 19:05, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

19:11:03, 1 February 2016 review of submission by Rustberg

This is the first Wiki article I've created and I need help/advice regarding the images I've placed. One of them was rejected and I was sent a link to understand Wiki requirements for free license of images. I have to say honestly that the article just made me more confused. Some of my images are photos of my orchestra, others are artwork from poster. It seems that even photos I've taken myself are not allowed since copyright law applies. Should I just remove ALL of my images? If you could help me to understand this better, I would appreciate it. Thanks for your help.--Russell

Rustberg (talk) 19:11, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 22:22:46, 1 February 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by 122.49.200.111


What I have written is not for publication on Wikipedia, rather it is a message to the author of the referenced item pointing out some errors. I would be grateful if I could somehow contact thee author of the article/images to discuss the matter.

122.49.200.111 (talk) 22:22, 1 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

February 2

00:23:27, 2 February 2016 review of submission by Nena Valnz


Hello. I have cited many items for Brian D. Lerner. I even showed a Ninth Circuit landmark case he won in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals the rights of persons in countries to get asylum in the U.S. if the whistleblow on the corruption in that country.

Can you help me know what else I can do here?

Thank you.

Nena Valnz (talk) 00:23, 2 February 2016 (UTC)Nena[reply]

Nena Valnz (talk) 00:23, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

04:28:04, 2 February 2016 review of draft by Sethpw

I created a draft page for Norman Baxter. When I hit the big square button to submit it, it takes me to a screen with an empty page. I don't want to hit save because it will delete what I did. How I am supposed to sumbit it? You might be able to see it in my drafts. for Sethpw. Thanks.

Sethpw (talk) 04:28, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@Sethpw: Hi! I've gone ahead and submitted the draft for review for you. (You'll know it's submitted when you see the yellow box with the words "Review waiting".) In the future, if you'd like to resubmit a draft, you can do that by clicking the "save button" when you are taken to the new screen. You can also submit by adding the text {{subst:submit}} to the draft. A reviewer will be along in the coming days or weeks to give you some feedback on the draft. I just took a quick look and do suggest adding any more sources that discuss Baxter if you have any. Books, magazines, newspapers and the like (whether online or offline) are good places to look. Thanks! /wiae /tlk 04:35, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 10:24:13, 2 February 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by JeremySiegfried


Hello there,

I do not understand what the problem with the sources is? I have noted all the sources I have found which are also reliable...?

And the following comment regarding life sience:

Comment: I think the emphasis here is wrong. Everything is about how much the company is worth, its acquisitions, etc., but what would make the company notable would be information about what it creates in terms of life science. WP is not a financial journal, but there is an interest in science. LaMona (talk) 16:30, 6 December 2015 (UTC) It is actually said in field of activity.

Thank you very much for helping me.

regards Jeremy JeremySiegfried (talk) 10:24, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

17:07:57, 2 February 2016 review of submission by 204.48.103.46

RE: Buchshot Wilson: I have a substantial amount of data to support my entry but am unsure as how to enter it. Many are newspaper articles and photos from family members. 204.48.103.46 (talk) 17:07, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

17:47:41, 2 February 2016 review of submission by Jantaylor24


Jantaylor24 (talk) 17:47, 2 February 2016 (UTC) Why is the box on the right showing my username and sandbox above John Finch picture? shouldn't that be his name?[reply]

21:23:12, 2 February 2016 review of submission by DmitryPopovRU


I have a question on this draft. It has been approved once before. After it has since been improved etc. If it is approved again can this not be deleted right away? An editor deleted it after it hit the mainspace as it had to go through a deletion review. I would like the decision to be made if it goes through a deletion nomination instead of a undeletion review. I just got 'no consensus' for the deletion review and I really want to just get this article to the mainspace and for it to be worked on there. The sources date from 2 years now to now. It has had alot of work. That is all I ask. Please review if you can. Can an admin please unblock Alex Gilbert from creation? Thank You --DmitryPopovRU (talk) 21:23, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

22:46:04, 2 February 2016 review of submission by Mbarryed


Hi, I've submitted an article, but it has a 2 at the end of the title. Someone asked why it is there, but I don't know why – I didn't put it there and I don't know how to get rid of it. I also uploaded 2 pics, but 1 has randomly disappeared, after initially appearing on the page and looking great. As a novice, any advice is much appreciated, thanks!

Mbarryed (talk) 22:46, 2 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 04:57:59, 3 February 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by DrRajKumarChabbewal



DrRajKumarChabbewal (talk) 04:57, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 12:24:59, 3 February 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by Jesus Rey-Joly



Hello, I would be grateful if an editor were to review my latest draft for draft: Carlos Miranda with its recent amendments. Several in-line citations were added, others were deleted according to feedback received from subsequent editors (LaMona, etc.) The last draft was submitted on 21st January and I haven't yet heard from anyone.

On the 9th of January there was this conversation between editors:

I reviewed Draft:Carlos Miranda and declined it as not having adequate in-line citations for a biography of a living person. User:95.210.108.58 then posted to my talk page: "Please be so kind to be more specific on your objections and I'll be too willing to comply when you illuminate me more on what is missing, what is not good enough, etc." I had mentioned that the first three paragraphs of the draft have no footnotes. Can some other experienced editor either explain to the author in more detail about the strict rules for footnotes in BLPs or explain to me why I am being too strict? Robert McClenon (talk) 19:40, 9 January 2016 (UTC)

@Robert McClenon: Personally, I would have accepted that draft in its current state (or at least not declined it for failing WP:MINREF, I haven't looked closely at the sourcing). In my opinion, the purpose of that decline template is to see if there are any moderate or serious WP:BLP violations or unsourced quotes that could pose copyright problems. A general rule I use in AfC is, "If it can remain in mainspace without any significant, immediate changes and I would be willing to defend it in a deletion discussion, I will accept it. Winner 42 Talk to me! 04:28, 10 January 2016 (UTC)

Should I go on waiting? Is there anything I could do to better the draft according to any comments?

Jesus Rey-Joly (talk) 12:26, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

13:10:06, 3 February 2016 review of submission by Dhuffiwala


Dhuffiwala (talk) 13:10, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hello,

The page I am trying to create is for very very remote area, having very less population and hardly 30-40 house, which hardly have news or any articles in news papers or magazines.

In that case what are the other options for reliable source information?

Rgds

Dhuffiwala (talk) 13:10, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request on 14:24:32, 3 February 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by Phumelele123



Phumelele123 (talk) 14:24, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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