User talk:Cooper1021

August 2007
Welcome to Wikipedia. An article you recently created may not conform to some of Wikipedia's guidelines for new articles, so it will shortly be removed (if it hasn't been already). Please use the sandbox for any tests you may want to do and please read our introduction page to learn more about contributing. -- Finngall  talk  21:46, 30 August 2007 (UTC) ---

Dear Cooper1021, hello, and welcome to Wikipedia! I'd like to take this opportunity to provide information related to creating articles. First, make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please review the following relevant policies and guidelines. Remember, Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so articles must not contain original research, should cite to reliable sources which verify their content, must be written from a neutral point of view, and can not contain unsourced, negative content about living people, and finally, must not be copied from any other source.

In addition, articles need to assert the notability of the subject. Please see our subject-specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content. Also be aware that if you are closely associated with the subject, (or are writing about yourself) the conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating or editing the article.

If you still think your article is appropriate, see Help:Starting a new page. You might also look at Your first article and How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. If you would prefer to get input prior to creating the article, to avoid the possibility that it may be deleted, feel free to post your suggestions at the articles for creation page. Sincerely, Ariel ♥  Gold 21:49, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Additionally, it appears you may either be the subject of the article, or have an affiliation with the subject. If so, I'd like to have you review the conflict of interest policy. You should not edit or create articles about yourself, your family, or friends, as you would be unable to edit them neutrally. Neutrality is one of the core policies of Wikipedia, and I'd request that you review them all. Another policy that you need to be aware of is the notability policy. It appears that you have provided no reliable sources as references to the article, thus it is considered original research, and cannot be accepted. A tag will likely be placed on the article for its deletion in accordance to these policies. Please review the policies thoroughly, and if you have any questions relating to them, feel free to ask, or see the help page. Thank you, Ariel ♥ Gold 21:49, 30 August 2007 (UTC)