User talk:CostaMichailidis

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Proposed deletion of Stavros Michailidis


The article Stavros Michailidis has been proposed for deletion because it appears to have no references. Under Wikipedia policy, all newly created biographies of living persons must have at least one reference to a reliable source that directly supports material in the article.

If you created the article, please don't be offended. Instead, consider improving the article. For help on inserting references, see Referencing for beginners, or ask at the help desk. Once you have provided at least one reliable source, you may remove the prod blp tag. Please do not remove the tag unless the article is sourced. If you cannot provide such a source within ten days, the article may be deleted, but you can when you are ready to add one. BarkingFish 22:02, 1 June 2012 (UTC)

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Hi, thanks for email. I deleted your recent article because I hope this helps  Jimfbleak -  talk to me?  18:39, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
 * It did not provide independent verifiable sources to enable us to verify the facts and show that it meets the notability guidelines. It is now Wikipedia policy that biographical articles about living people must have independent verifiable references. As a matter of policy, all biographies of living people will be deleted if they do not have proper references. Although you gave references, they were either editable by their subject, or were not genuinely independent and reliable sources, such as a national newspaper, academic journal or book.
 * It was written in a promotional tone. Articles must be neutral and encyclopaedic. Some examples of unsourced claims presented as fact include: ''expert in innovation and business creativity... empowers organizations to tackle difficult challenges... works with global enterprises... successful repeat entrepreneur... are recognized for their thought leadership... continues to be awarded and recognized internationally.
 * You have an obvious conflict of interest when it comes to editing articles about this person. Thank you for declaring your interest. If, after reading the information about notability linked above, you still believe that he is notable enough for a Wikipedia article (and that there is significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources), you could, if you wish, post a request at Requested articles for the article to be created. See also Best practices for editors with conflicts of interest.
 * Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia, not a platform for the promotion of your organisation or your speakers.
 * You are probably aware that File:Stavros_Michailidis_at_TEDxGramercy_Upgrade_Our_World_March_10_2012.jpg has been tagged as lacking evidence of permission. If you wish it to be kept, you will need to follow the procedure linked by the message.
 * No, the main points are that the sources you use must meet the criteria above, and the style must be neutral and encyclopaedic  Jimfbleak -  talk to me?  05:11, 26 July 2012 (UTC)