User talk:Mcrossphd

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Speedy deletion nomination of User:Mcrossphd/sandbox


A tag has been placed on User:Mcrossphd/sandbox, requesting that it be deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under two or more of the criteria for speedy deletion, by which pages can be deleted at any time, without discussion. If the page meets any of these strictly defined criteria, then it may soon be deleted by an administrator. The reasons it has been tagged are:
 * It seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service, person, or point of view and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. (See section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion.) Please read the guidelines on spam and FAQ/Organizations for more information.
 * It appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, and/or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. Please note that Wikipedia is not a free Web hosting service. (See section U5 of the criteria for speedy deletion.)

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May 2024
Hello, I'm Ruy. I wanted to let you know that one or more of your recent contributions have been undone because they appeared to be promotional. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" are against Wikipedia policy and not permitted; Wikipedia articles should be written objectively, using independent sources, and from a neutral perspective. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. Ruy (talk) 19:49, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Please do not add promotional material to Wikipedia. While objective prose about beliefs, organisations, people, products or services is acceptable, Wikipedia is not a vehicle for soapboxing, advertising or promotion. Thank you. Ruy (talk) 00:28, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of User:Mcrossphd/sandbox


A tag has been placed on User:Mcrossphd/sandbox, requesting that it be deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under two or more of the criteria for speedy deletion, by which pages can be deleted at any time, without discussion. If the page meets any of these strictly defined criteria, then it may soon be deleted by an administrator. The reasons it has been tagged are:
 * It seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service, person, or point of view and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. (See section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion.) Please read the guidelines on spam and FAQ/Organizations for more information.
 * It appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, and/or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. Please note that Wikipedia is not a free Web hosting service. (See section U5 of the criteria for speedy deletion.)

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, then please contact the, or if you have already done so, you can place a request here. Ruy (talk) 00:27, 27 May 2024 (UTC)


 * Dear Wikipedia Administrators,
 * I understand your concern about promoting a business, but I'd like to clarify that the page about Ross-Clayton Funeral Home is focused on its historical significance as the oldest funeral home in Montgomery, Alabama, founded in 1918. The page aims to document its history, legacy, and impact on the community, rather than promoting the business itself.
 * To address your concerns, I've made the following changes:
 * - Emphasized the historical aspects and significance of the funeral home
 * - Removed any promotional language or content
 * - Added reliable sources to support the funeral home's notability and historical importance
 * I believe this page meets Wikipedia's guidelines for notability and verifiability. Please reconsider your decision and allow the page to remain, as it provides valuable information on the history of Montgomery, Alabama.
 * Thank you for your time and consideration.
 * Sincerely,
 * [Mcrossphd]
 * - Be respectful and polite
 * - Focus on the historical significance and notability
 * - Provide evidence and reliable sources
 * - Address the concerns and make necessary changes Mcrossphd (talk) 06:30, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of David Calloway Ross, Jr. for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article David Calloway Ross, Jr., to which you have [https://xtools.wmflabs.org/authorship/en.wikipedia.org/David_Calloway_Ross,_Jr. significantly contributed], is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or if it should be deleted.

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Ross-Clayton Funeral Home
I just came across the article and one of the links confused me. You had "...conduct class for colored wardens, with E. P. Wallace, serving as the instructor..." . Was that really supposed to link to George Wallace? It seems that as he was a segregationist he wouldn't have wanted to help with the Montgomery bus boycott. Cheers. CambridgeBayWeather (solidly non-human), Uqaqtuq (talk), Huliva 13:30, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

Ross-Clayton Funeral Home moved to draftspace
Thanks for your contributions to Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. Unfortunately, I do not think it is ready for publishing at this time because it has no sources and you may have a possible Conflict of Interest. I have converted your article to a draft which you can improve, undisturbed for a while.

Please see more information at Help:Unreviewed new page. When the article is ready for publication, please click on the "Submit your draft for review!" button at the top of the page OR move the page back. GPL93 (talk) 16:23, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
 * It appears that you have a conflict of interest (COI). Having a COI doesn't mean that you cannot create an article on this subject, but you have to submit the article as a draft for review. I will leave a notice with all of the COI guidelines below. Best, GPL93 (talk) 16:25, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

Managing a conflict of interest
Hello, Mcrossphd. We welcome your contributions, but if you have an external relationship with the people, places or things you have written about on the page Draft:Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, you may have a conflict of interest (COI). Editors with a conflict of interest may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic. See the conflict of interest guideline and FAQ for article subjects for more information. We ask that you:


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In addition, you are required by the Wikimedia Foundation's terms of use to disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution which forms all or part of work for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation. See Paid-contribution disclosure.

Also, editing for the purpose of advertising, publicising, or promoting anyone or anything is not permitted. Thank you. GPL93 (talk) 16:26, 17 June 2024 (UTC)


 * My name is Abdul Mujeeb, and I am an early-stage researcher currently undergoing training under the supervision of Dr. Michael Cross, a Senior Researcher employed by the US Federal Government. Although I am working remotely from Pakistan, Dr. Michael has assigned me a research project to investigate and write an article on an unpublished historical marker not listed on Wikipedia. My initial attempt focused on David Calloway Ross, Jr., the president of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, but unfortunately, the article was deleted due to my limited knowledge of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines at the time. I have since chosen a new topic, Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, which is reportedly the oldest funeral home serving the African American community. I have no personal or professional affiliation with the funeral home, and my research is conducted independently. I have added some more reliable sources to the article from google books. As I continue to learn the process of creating and publishing Wikipedia articles, I humbly request your patience and understanding. Thanks Mcrossphd (talk) 21:02, 19 June 2024 (UTC)