User talk:Poultrygirl

Sumatra chicken
Hey there, thanks for working on the Sumatra (chicken) article. I just wanted to point out that some of the changes you made are not in line with our Manual of Style for articles, and the general layout of articles. For instance: an article should have a lead section that defines the subject, and images if possible. Also, very large separate headers for sections that are only one sentence are unnecessary and make the article harder to read. Van Tucky 03:47, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Also remember that adding material directly from the Standard of Perfection is inappropriate. Not only is wholesale quoting a copyright violation, but Wikipedia articles are meant to be encyclopedic in nature, meaning they aren't guides for showing qualifications. You may want to read in detail about what Wikipedia is not. Thank you, Van Tucky 03:50, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Please desist and read the guidelines I've provided you, and perhaps check out some other quality chicken breed articles to see what the layout should be like. Simply reverting over and over again is not acceptable. Van Tucky 03:53, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Sumatra chicken
Hi, I am working on this article for an English project. I am not very familiar with the editing but I am trying. When I edit the page, please don't just delete what I am trying to do. I know that you have done this longer than I have but I need help not someone just deleting my work. I will look at the other articles. Thanks for the help. Poultrygirl (talk) 04:12, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi, would you please check my article to see if it meets Wikipedia standards. Please don't delete it, I'm trying very hard.

Thank-you. Poultrygirl (talk) 04:25, 18 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Okay, that's better, but there are still some important things to remember.


 * 1) Articles should have a picture if they are available. Wikipedia articles aren't like a school paper.
 * 2) Don't ever say what chickens should be like. Just describe what they are. That's what an encyclopedia is: an informational guide that describes facts about a subject rather than giving advice. This is why things such as Disqualifications are not okay. So instead of saying that "Sumatra males should have a long flowing tail", just say "Sumatras are known for their long, flowing tails". Van Tucky  04:52, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:Sumatra hen.jpg
Hi Poultrygirl!

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Sumatra chicken
I'm sorry to say, but I don't think you're understanding how Wikipedia works. Wikipedia is not a school project, and you can't do certain things just to fulfill an assignment if they contradict our guidelines. I'll remind you once again... Please observe these guidelines as best you can, Van Tucky 04:24, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
 * 1) Don't remove links, the ones made by double brackets you see when you hit the edit button (they look like link name ).
 * 2) Don't remove other references (like the one to the Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds). The more references the better.
 * 3) Don't remove verified facts, like that Sumatras were imported in 1847. Reliable sources confirm this is accurate.
 * 4) You may want to read our picture tutorial on how to properly add images.

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