User talk:Metteyya

Maitreya link
Hi there- your addition of a link on the Maitreya page has been reverted several times now by myself and another editor, so I'd like to explain a little more about why this is happening. Per the policy described in WP:LINKS, external links should only be added to a page if they represent relevant, factual data that can not otherwise be incorporated into an article, referenced with an authoritative source. Personal pages, or links that constitute a conflict of interest, should also not be added as links from Wikipedia articles. Furthermore, on the Maitreya article there has been, after a lot of discussion, a strong feeling that the article (and thus linked cites) should refer to the historical Buddhist conception of Maitreya, rather than to interpretations that identify Maitreya with other religious figures or modern religious or political movements. This helps keep the article focused and understandable for newcomers, as there are a variety of interpretations and opinions regarding the place or status of Maitreya in the world. --Clay Collier 10:22, 19 June 2007 (UTC)