Talk:Google Reader Shared Items

I am the author of both pieces of content, (Chris Lang) hence it is NOT a copyright violation and it is NOT a copy and paste reprint,. I have now cited the original content on my blog as a reference. I did not want to link to that content because it has commercial links. I have removed most of the marketing and SEO references here so it conforms to Wikipedia guidelines. I will take any action you suggest. Please do not delete this post as it took a fair amount of time to craft.

I will also be glad to remove the link to my own article on my site, I did not want it there to begin with.


 * Many of the passages do appear to be direct copies of text you wrote for other sites. However, even if there are alterations to original text, it seems to read as something of a promotional piece, or a how-to page, rather than an encyclopedic article about a notable subject. Please see WP:NOTHOWTO, #3. There may also be a concern re WP:COI. JNW (talk) 13:50, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

I can remove the how to stuff, but it is helpful. I want to move my conent off my site and allow other very knoledgable Google users to add more to it. Please advise.... —Preceding unsigned comment added by IamChrisLang (talk • contribs) 13:55, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

This is not a promotional piece, it explains what the shared items does. This is my first Wiki page here and I have a lot to learn, but a pared down the content by 200% to remove the SEO and promotional aspect. Let me know how I can bring this page around to make you all happy. IamChrisLang —Preceding undated comment added 14:05, 2 July 2009 (UTC).


 * Your effort and responsiveness are appreciated--believe me, it's not about pleasing this contributor...another editor would eventually raise similar questions, per Wikipedia guidelines. Some thoughts: Wikipedia is not an alternative space for posting helpful or instructional content, even if the intentions are good. Two of the primary guidelines to satisfy when starting an article are WP:NOTABILITY and WP:SOURCES. In this case, WP:WEB is instructive, too. Right now the only sources are articles you have written, hence the appearance of copyright violation or promotional/how-to slant. Reliable and objective third-party sources are necessary to establish notability of the subject. In the meantime, an administrator can look at the article and decide whether or not it merits speedy deletion. If not, it can be improved, or nominated for deletion, which entails a broader discussion. JNW (talk) 14:14, 2 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Also, you have to understand that there is a procedure to follow for donating text. See WP:Donating copyrighted materials for that. - Jarry1250 [ humourous – discuss ] 15:05, 2 July 2009 (UTC)