User talk:Berniedexter

Your article
I do not know exactly what article you are talking about, but the reason was probably that the text of the article was copied from another website. Such copying is an infringement of the original website's copyright, and is incompatible with Wikipedia's licensing. --RobthTalk 17:31, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Hi Rob, I copied my bio from my own website. I wrote the original copy. Berniedexter 06:34, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
 * I see, and I've found the article now. Unfortunately, the contents of that article are promotional, not encyclopedic, in tone, and it is thus not appropriate for Wikipedia.  You might also want to take a look at our guideline on writing about yourself.  We try very hard not to let Wikipedia be used as a vehicle for advertisement, so we are rather wary, in general, of articles written by the subject--neutrality is a key part of what we do here, and it is very difficult for people to write neutrally about themselves; this being the case, it would probably be a good idea to wait for someone else to write an article about you. --RobthTalk 06:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the insight, Rob. Is there a Wikipedia for Dummies? I sure could use it! I've never had so much trouble trying to grasp a concept. I understand your situation, but it's kind of difficult to write about yourself without it coming off as promotional... Maybe I'll take your advice and get someone else to author it. Thanks again, Rob. Berniedexter 17:09, 19 December 2006 (UTC)


 * It is difficult finding your way around the place at first. Simplified Ruleset is a good list of the basic standards and practices.  In the case of an article about oneself, I would suggest that you just stand back and wait for someone uninvolved to create it.  --RobthTalk 06:17, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

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