User talk:Authorsunion

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Speedy deletion nomination of User:Authorsunion


Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. A tag has been placed on User:Authorsunion requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section U5 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. Please note that Wikipedia is not a free web hosting service. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such pages may be deleted at any time.

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Contested deletion
This page should not be speedily deleted because... (I have not violated any of wikipedias guidelines. ) --Authorsunion (talk) 23:54, 7 November 2023 (UTC)
 * The user page you created was blatant promotion, which very much falls afoul of Wikipedia policy. -- Ponyo bons mots 23:57, 7 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi. Yes, you have. Using Wikipedia as a web host or a means of self-promotion is not allowed. User pages are somewhat different to the rest of the site, sure, but should primarily give information on you as a Wikipedia user and should not consist of "writings, information, discussions, or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals". Creating such a page, especially from an account which has few or no other edits, is ground for it to be deleted. You still have your account and are encouraged to contribute to Wikipedia, but the promotional user page is a non-starter. AntiDionysius (talk) 23:58, 7 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Can you help me understand which part of the article I must remove?
 * The links? I just started my account, I was under the impression I could begin writing my informational biographies. Authorsunion (talk) 00:01, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Is the point of wikipedia not to cite the works of the author? How would I do so without listing the website where the writers work is located? Authorsunion (talk) 00:04, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * The whole article, really. The external links were a problem for sure, but the glowing promotional tone was very apparent. But more crucially, it appears that you were writing about yourself or someone you know, which is an inherent and insurmountable problem.
 * Whoever gave you the impression that Wikipedia was a place to write your own biography or those of people you know was, I'm afraid, incorrect. People aren't meant to create articles about themselves, or anyone they're connected with. If the subject is notable enough to have received significant independent coverage, someone else will write the article sooner or later. If that hasn't happened, then there shouldn't be an article. AntiDionysius (talk) 00:10, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * I used a template from an already well know author, directly from wikipedia to create the page, so that I wouldn't go against guidelines. I will try to write about her again, without the links. Or are you suggestion that I cut and paste from other pages who have highlighted her? Authorsunion (talk) 02:30, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Ultimately I am not in marketing and do not care to advertise anyone, simply to highlight less "well known" authors and educators in my own community. I posted links so that people know the work is legit and that the biography is not made up. Authorsunion (talk) 02:31, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Also thank you for your feedback. I will attempt to create a biography for another Author in our community and see how that goes. Authorsunion (talk) 02:33, 8 November 2023 (UTC)