User talk:SallyB

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 * A brief (and hopefully helpful) comment on JFW's post above. Posting an external link on several pages simultaneously is frequently interpreted as an effort to insert commercial material into Wikipedia&mdash;something frowned upon. The link you inserted is not explicitly linkspam (in that it does contain useful and possibly pertinent information), but the direct applicability to the articles does seem questionable (disclaimer: I do not frequent the pages in question on a regular basis, so this is simply a gut feeling).


 * So, I'd suggest reading the links in JFW's post above to get a better feeling for the Wikipedia process, perhaps contribute some content edits, and maybe hold-off on the external links for a bit. -- MarcoTolo 16:47, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry I wasn't clearer with respect to external links. Even non-commercial links may not be notable enough for inclusion. I'm grateful that MarcoTolo took the trouble of explaining things. Please have a look at our external links policy and try to put some original content in articles.

If you feel that other external links are not suitable for inclusion please raise the issue on the relevant talkpage. JFW | T@lk  16:54, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

other links
i have no objection to your removing the other commercial links. wikipedia is not a web directory. regards, Nandesuka 16:52, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Everyone was new once....

 * No sweat; glad I could help. Let me know if you need any other help in finding your way around the Wonderful World of Wiki. -- MarcoTolo 03:56, 30 April 2006 (UTC)