User talk:PLGCM

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Hello, PLGCM, and welcome to Wikipedia!&#32;Thank you for your contributions.

I noticed that one of the first articles you edited 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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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your messages on talk pages using four tildes ( ~ ); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question on this page and then place  before the question. Again, welcome! Drmies (talk) 23:11, 28 August 2018 (UTC)

Help me request
Hi Drmies

First time Wiki editor here.

I am not intending to change any body text or spam the page with malicious intent. My goal is to provide lists of ships designed by GCMNA since the Wiki page does not currently have that information. What would you suggest I do to ensure my changes remain relevant and updatable in the future? Keep in mind there are 100's of vessels to input.

Thanks,

````PLGCM
 * Hi, PLGCM. I'm Strikerforce, stepping in for . As I have not brought myself fully up to speed with your contributions, my initial response is that you should not create articles related to a subject matter with which you have a conflict of interest or may be paid for your edits. I would suggest making edit requests on the talk pages of any existing articles and consider using Articles for Creation and the process described there for new articles. If you are being paid for your edits, you must disclose that under Wikipedia policy. Striker force Talk 18:57, 29 August 2018 (UTC)

From what I understand, the only thing I'm doing wrong is not citing my sources as I am providing neutral information about a company's portfolio. For example: How does Honda list its vehicles independently? How does Boeing or Airbus list their fleet?

As I am not attempting to sell or whitewash I am still confused over the conflict of interest issue. Again - what do you suggest I do in the future to better edit articles effectively?

From the conflict of interest page:

Be transparent about your conflict of interest. Do not edit articles about yourself, your family or friends, your organization, your clients, or your competitors. The role of editors is to summarize, inform, and reference, not promote, whitewash, or sell. Subjects require significant coverage in independent reliable sources. State facts and statistics; don't be vague or general. Take time to get sources and policy right. Get neutral, uninvolved, disinterested editors to review your suggestions. Respect the volunteer community's time and avoid making protracted or repeated requests.

Thank you,

PLGCM (talk) 18:40, 30 August 2018 (UTC)PLGCM