User talk:Oages

November 2009
Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, please do not add promotional material to articles or other Wikipedia pages, as you did to Dewey Beach, Delaware. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" is strongly discouraged. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. CliffC (talk) 13:33, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

Hi Cliff,

I have read your suggestions and agree with what is stated. My only reason for posting those locations is because I feel that Dewey Beach is different than other beaches. The town of Dewey is less than 1 mile long but has 21 bars within it's limits. It is know as a party/drinking town and I thought that it would be helpful for people seeking more information on the town that they would be able to access direct links to each of these bars. I have worked in this town for several years now during the summer and was just trying to improve the information of Wikipedia from an insiders point of view. There are many different bar owners in the town so it would be hard to have one link that would allow information for all establishments. Please let me know what would be a health mix of "nonsoapboxing" and portraying the ideals of this unique beach town.

thank you for your time Oages (talk) 06:49, 17 November 2009 (UTC)


 * Sorry, but the Wikipedia rules are clear on this - Wikipedia cannot be used as a business directory or for advertising or promotion. There is a link to a more in-depth explanation at the top of my talkpage.  I'm adding a 'Welcome' template directory directly below.  --CliffC (talk) 00:07, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

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