User talk:Prprincipal

Hi, you can sign your messages using four tildes ~. You can create the article any time you like, but bear in mind that it must not read like an advertisement, and must have verifiable independent references that it meets the notability guidelines. It must not use copyright material (even if you think you own the copyright, there are special procedures you need to follow), and it must be neutral in tone. Try again, but make sure that you fulfil the criteria before posting. jimfbleak (talk) 15:07, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome
Welcome to Wikipedia. To find out how to make useful contributions, take a look at the welcome page. To stay in Wikipedia, an article has to be about something notable, that is, of general interest. Click on Notability for an explanation of what that means, and on Notability (organizations and companies) for more detail. Also, it must give independently verifiable sources, and must be written from a neutral point of view, and not in a promotional manner. Articles that don't meet these requirements are likely to be deleted. Follow the links below to learn more: JohnCD (talk) 18:39, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
 * To find out more about creating articles, read the Introduction and the Guide to creating your first article.
 * You should not write articles about yourself, your band, your client, your boss or your best friend - that's a conflict of interest.
 * Wikipedia is not an advertising service. Before writing about your own product or business, read Business' FAQ.
 * For experiments, please use the sandbox.

Wikipedia is not for promotion
Hi. Your username worries me a little. I may be misreading it, but if it implies that you are in the public relations business, please read the guidelines on advertising and conflict of interest, and understand that if you are here to do any kind of promotion, you are in the wrong place - Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not an advertising service or even a business listing directory. You will also find useful guidance in the Business' FAQ, particularly the sections headed:
 * Why doesn't Wikipedia have an article on my company?
 * I think my company deserves an article on Wikipedia but none exists. What can I do?

JohnCD (talk) 18:39, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

John, Not sure why my title would worry you? In the effort of FULL DISCLOSURE I am indeed a PR rep who works on a company that we believe is notable. I'm guessing there's no "rule" that suggests PR people can't participate, provided they do so within the guidelines of no blatant advertising -- which I tried very hard not to do. The fact that they've made several record-breaking sales in art and antiques -- which I've cited -- makes them such. Further, there are several competitors who've taken very much the same tone that are present on your site -- Sotheby's and Doyle New York for example. I can't seem to figure out what makes them notable and not Skinner. I will follow your suggestions and see if I can make this fly.


 * From the Wikipedia guideline on Conflict of Interest:
 * "If you fit either of these descriptions:


 * you are receiving monetary or other benefits or considerations to edit Wikipedia as a representative of an organization (whether directly as an employee or contractor of that organization, or indirectly as an employee or contractor of a firm hired by that organization for public relations purposes); or,
 * you expect to derive monetary or other benefits or considerations from editing Wikipedia; for example, by being the owner, officer or other stakeholder of a company or other organisation about which you are writing;


 * then we very strongly encourage you to avoid editing Wikipedia in areas where there is a conflict of interest that would make your edits non-neutral (biased). Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy states that all articles must represent views fairly and without bias, and conflicts of interest do significantly and negatively affect Wikipedia's ability to fulfill this requirement. If your financially-motivated edits would be non-neutral, do not post them."


 * Please also read carefully the Business' FAQ, especially the two sections I highlighted above. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 21:27, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

Skinner inc
A tag has been placed on Skinner inc, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article seems to be blatant advertising that only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the general criteria for speedy deletion, particularly item 11, as well as the guidelines on spam.

If you can indicate why the subject of this article is not blatant advertising, you may contest the tagging. To do this, please add  on the top of Skinner inc and leave a note on the article's talk page explaining your position. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would help make it encyclopedic, as well as adding any citations from reliable sources to ensure that the article will be verifiable. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Ecoleetage (talk) 21:43, 10 July 2008 (UTC)