User talk:Fastival Stats

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I noticed that one of the first articles you edited was Sarasota Film Festival, which appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article.&#32;Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.

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Sarasota Film Festival
I notice that you're trying to change the article to have the same exact intro as User:Filmfounder, a user with a conflict of interest. If this is an alternate account of Filmfounder, then you should be aware that we frown on using multiple accounts abusively. You are free to edit any articles you like – I assume you have an interest in film festivals – but you must provide citations for your additions. Personal recollection, original research, and opinion are not allowed. As an encyclopedia, Wikipedia generally relies upon what independent, reliable secondary sources have already reported. If you "know" something to be true, then it can be frustrating to prove it via citation, but Wikipedia can not simply take your word for it. This article has a problematic history, and I am going to be watching it carefully to make sure that it adheres to all of our policies. If you have specific questions or concerns, feel free to post to the article talk page. You may, of course, also boldly edit the article as you see fit, and I will not stop you. However, you should study and familiarize yourself with the linked policies and guidelines before you attempt to "correct" the article to a state more to the liking of the festival's founders. This website is an encyclopedia, not an promotional outlet or a soapbox. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 04:36, 7 July 2014 (UTC)