User talk:Rachel Torpusman

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I rewrote the text, I hope that now it is OK.Rachel Torpusman (talk) 16:38, 11 April 2018 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Yechezkel Kotik


A tag has been placed on Yechezkel Kotik requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be an unambiguous copyright infringement. This page appears to be a direct copy from judaism_enc.enacademic.com/11299/KOTIK%2C_YEKHESKL. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites or other printed material as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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 * If the text is not good, please rewrite, but please do not delete the page, it is necessary in the Wikipedia. It exists in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian and Polish, and it is lacking in English. Thank you. Rachel Torpusman (talk) 14:01, 11 April 2018 (UTC)


 * Saying "it is necessary" doesn't explain why it is necessary. Value is subjective.
 * An article's existence on one language version of Wikipedia does not automatically guarantee its acceptance on another. Each wiki has its own policies and guidelines (and interpretations thereof).
 * Also, the onus is on you, the contributor, to ensure that your contributions conform to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Posting a copyright violation and then expecting other editors to fix the problems is an unfair expectation. --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 15:03, 11 April 2018 (UTC)

Wikipedia and copyright
Hello Rachel Torpusman, and welcome to Wikipedia. While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoid copyright and plagiarism issues here.


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It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. Drm310 🍁 (talk) 14:51, 11 April 2018 (UTC)


 * I rewrote the entry. Hope that now it is OK. Rachel Torpusman (talk) 16:36, 11 April 2018 (UTC)


 * Looks better now, but it needs inline citations. Citing sources and Help:Footnotes can assist you with learning how and where to place these in the body of the article. --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 19:25, 11 April 2018 (UTC)