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Speedy deletion nomination of McRoskey Mattress Company
A tag has been placed on McRoskey Mattress Company requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words.

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As the author of the content of that page [], I have permission from McRoskey Mattress Co. to repost here; however, rewriting for clarity and speed of resolution. Placemakinggroup (talk) 18:12, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

The bits above spell it out - say it in your own words. Even if you are the copyright holder on the company website history, why not move away from the advert like line? Instead add some of the interesting detail, like what pursuaded the brothers to go into the manufacturing business for themselves. That's going to be more interesting than 'puffy' statements like 'McRoskey played a part in the returning of comfort to San Francisco.' or the education background of the family Or if you really want to put bits in like that then verify them with an external reliable source. NtheP (talk) 18:33, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

I appreciate your suggestions -- they're very helpful and I understand you point about less "puffy" talk making the factual history more interesting. I think the copyright vios are edited out now; I'll regroup and focus on improving the factual content/tone. Placemakinggroup (talk) 18:41, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem. If you need any help just leave a message on my talk page. NtheP (talk) 18:47, 12 October 2009 (UTC)