User talk:Rafnyc

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removing tags at Russian American Foundation
Welcome to Wikipedia. It might not have been your intention, but your recent edit removed maintenance templates from Russian American Foundation. When removing maintenance templates, please be sure to either resolve the problem that the template refers to, or give a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry, as your removal of this template has been reverted. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia, and if you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Hairhorn (talk) 17:59, 25 July 2012 (UTC) Welcome to Wikipedia. Because we have a policy against usernames that give the impression that the account represents a group, organization or website, I have blocked this account; please take a moment to create a new account with a username that represents only yourself as an individual. You should also read our conflict of interest guideline and be aware that promotional editing is not acceptable regardless of the username you choose. If your username doesn't represent a group, organization or website, you may appeal this username block by adding the text below this notice. Thank you.  Jimfbleak -  talk to me?  05:49, 27 July 2012 (UTC)

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Hi, you can sign your comments automatically using four tildes ~. Your article was written in a promotional tone. Articles must be neutral and encyclopaedic.  Jimfbleak -  talk to me?  05:50, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * The article is liberally sprinkled with ™ and ® icons. It is not Wikipedia's job to protect trade marks. Battles on Ice is also bolded despite not being the subject of the article.
 * There are url links in the text to related organisations, there shouldn't be any direct links except in Reference and External Link sections
 * Today, the organization’s programs and activities are thought to promote awareness, tolerance and understanding &mdash; Appears to be the view of one person in a very one-sided Huff Post article.
 * Claims presented as fact include: most significant initiatives... to celebrate all those who put their lives on the line for others... internationally acclaimed... oldest and most established schools... stars of the current generation... prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world
 * Has the organisation never been criticised? There's certainly no suggestion in the article that it is anything less than perfect.