User talk:61.68.141.56

Copyright violations
Hi, I thought I would answer here to your edit summary on New South Wales Police Force. Copying material from other websites is indeed a copyright violation, see Copying text from other sources. If you want to add content, you may do so in your own words. Broc (talk) 15:50, 11 July 2024 (UTC)


 * I’ll try fixing it 61.68.141.56 (talk) 15:53, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * By the way, what I mean with "POV push" is you removing a whole section of well sourced controversies. See Neutral point of view. Broc (talk) 15:57, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Sure but just feels like it’d be better suited for its own page. NSWP has probably a library’s worth of controversies that happen frequently, cherrypicking a few and to put it on here looks odd 61.68.141.56 (talk) 16:06, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * If you want to add it to a separate page you can do so by performing a WP:SPLIT. Given the section is relatively small, I do not see the benefits of a split. Do not just delete material that is well written and sourced just because "it doesn't look tidy". Broc (talk) 16:22, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Mistake, meant another article, not page. 61.68.141.56 (talk) 16:31, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Again, copy the content to a new article first, then delete it from the main one, by performing a WP:SPLIT. The page I just linked explains step-by-step how to perform such a split. Large content removal without reason is considered disruptive behavior. Broc (talk) 16:39, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia and copyright
Hello 61.68.141.56! Your additions to John R. Edwards (general) have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent copyright and plagiarism issues. Here are the key points: It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being blocked from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. C F A  💬  22:17, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Limited quotation: You may only copy or translate a small portion of a source. Any direct quotations must be enclosed in double quotation marks (") and properly cited using an inline citation. More information is available on the non-free content page. To learn how to cite a source, see Help:Referencing for beginners.
 * Paraphrasing: Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information in your own words. Following the source's wording too closely can lead to copyright issues and is not permitted; see Close paraphrasing. Even when paraphrasing, you must still cite your sources as appropriate.
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 * Copyrighted material donation: If you hold the copyright to the content you want to copy, or are a legally designated agent, you may be able to license the text for publication here. Please see Donating copyrighted materials.
 * Copying and translation within Wikipedia: Wikipedia articles can be copied or translated, however they must have proper attribution in accordance with Copying within Wikipedia. For translation, see Help:Translation § License requirements.