User talk:AndrewBirnbaum

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Again, welcome! Gtwfan52 (talk) 20:10, 8 February 2013 (UTC) Gtwfan52 (talk) 20:10, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

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Gtwfan52 (talk) 20:11, 8 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Note, the entire thread, including Gtwfan52's comment have been removed. The initial posting was advertising, and it made little sense to leave the comment hanging. -- – S. Rich (talk) 21:27, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

February 2013
Hello, I'm Srich32977. I wanted to let you know that I undid one or more of your recent contributions to Talk:Hemet, California because it appeared to be promotional. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" are against Wikipedia policy and not permitted. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. ''Sorry, Andrew, the no-advertising on WP policy applies to talk pages as well. I have removed your commentary.'' – S. Rich (talk) 21:24, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

RE: New Vineyard and Winery in Hemet
Thought the public might be interested to know that Mr. Bill Shinkle, long time resident of Hemet is building a vineyard and winery there. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AndrewBirnbaum (talk • contribs) 13:56, February 8, 2013‎
 * Generally, Wikipedia does not list individual businesses unless there exists some independent sources talking about the business that rises to the level of being sufficient to create a separate article on the business. Just being in business is never enough for that. Generally the business would either have to be innovative to the point that the world media has noticed, or have some historical, well-documented feature. As Mr Rich has told you, Wikipedia is not the place for advertising.  Thanks for your understanding.  Please use the information I have left you above to help you make good contributions in the future.  Starting out with an unintentional error is no sign that you can't be a good contributor to Wikipedia, and we value all useful contributions. Gtwfan52 (talk) 22:08, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I endorse Gtwfan's comments. Now if there are newspaper articles or acceptable historical info about the winery, they might be useful. Info added must have WP:RS to support it. But as you have a WP:COI with regard to the winery, you must be circumspect in adding information. As a long time enjoyer of vino, I wish you well. – S. Rich (talk) 22:16, 8 February 2013 (UTC)