User talk:OmaSmi21

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June 2015[edit]

Hello, I'm GiantSnowman. I noticed that you made a change to an article, Jamaal Smith, but you didn't provide a reliable source. It's been removed and archived in the page history for now, but if you'd like to include a citation and re-add it, please do so! If you need guidance on referencing, please see the referencing for beginners tutorial, or if you think I made a mistake, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. Giant Snowman 16:14, 4 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

OmaSmi21 (talk) 11:33, 18 June 2015 (UTC) Hello Giant Snowman... I've noticed that you've made changes to my article about myself, Jamaal Smith. All of what I have down there is actually factual. I am soon to be attending trials and have unfortunately dealt with an issue such as the idea that my birthday isn't actually on March 24th or whatever has been put down here. My bday is February 22nd and it's caused issues with clubs about my authenticity as a person by this fake birthday being listed. I don't feel comfortable putting down my birth certificate to prove that my bday is actually the February 22nd, 1988, but it'd be nice for you to be able to at least take my word on that part[reply]

As for other things I had provided and their links... Universiade/York University: Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://www.mississauga.com/sports-story/3117421-smith-anchors-canada-defence/ Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://www.canadasoccer.com/cis-announces-men-s-soccer-universiade-team-p146338

My play for Alpha United Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://www.concacaf.com/article/alpha-united-to-rely-on-team-effort-in-cfu-play

As for recent Guyanese national team caps... Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://www.gffonline.com/star-studded-golden-jaguars-squad-named-for-world-cup-qualifiers/ Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2015/04/29/confident-golden-jaguars-off-to-suriname/ Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).http://guyanachronicle.com/golden-jaguars-roar-to-an-impressive-2-0-win-over-st-lucia/

All in all, I would hope that some of the links provided can give enough proof to the fact that I am in fact Jamaal Smith. I would also like my caps that I have listed to be recorded as well as they're not falsified either. Hopefully all the changes you had originally made to my article can now be restored. I'm currently looking to head on trial to parts of Asia (India etc) and they will be looking at my Wiki as well, so for the truth about me and where I've been to be listed would aide me greatly. OmaSmi21 (talk) 11:33, 18 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have updated the Jamaal Smith article accordingly. Giant Snowman 11:39, 21 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Jamaal Smith[edit]

Per WP:AUTOBIO you should not be editing an article about yourself; if you have reliable sources you wish to add please let me know and I will be more than happy to expand the article accordingly. Giant Snowman 13:05, 16 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks, I will review the sources over the next few days and update the article accordingly. Regarding a photograph, please see WP:IUP. Remember the copyright holder is the photographer, not the subject. Giant Snowman 09:37, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have now updated the article, lots of what you are claiming (i.e. number of appearances in Kazakhstan, the exact date of your international debut etc.) are not supported by the sources you have provided so I have not included that. Giant Snowman 10:17, 19 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Different-language sources are as equally valid as English-language sources - but regardless of origin, the source you provided did not confirm what you were claiming. We do however have a source which confirms you made one league appearance for them - do you have a different source which counters that? Giant Snowman 08:54, 24 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]