User talk:Slyder Pilot/Archive 1

1st Half of 2006

Deletion of International Thumb Wrestling Association
Thanks for your question concerning the deletion of this article. The best explanation I give is the direct you to Wikipedia is not for things made up in school one day. Don't be too put off by the obnoxious title; the point it's getting at is that Wikipedia articles focus on topics of sufficient notability to merit encyclopedic mention. A thumb wrestling group made up over instant messenger does not meet these particular guidelines, unfortunately.

Let me know if I can assist you with any other Wikipedia policies.  Tijuana Brass E@ 19:41, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Also, Wikipedia editors are typically restricted to one account per person, except in some special cases. I noticed that you have two; this one and User:Smhanson. I can tell that you haven't created this with malicious intent, but you will need to pick one to stay with; do you have a preference?  Tijuana Brass E@ 19:45, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

I understand your interest and enthusiasm, but you'll be hard pressed to find many editors that will agree that a thumb wrestling "organization" that a couple of friends made up online is of encyclopedic merit. As a graduate student, I'm sure you would agree. Perhaps a website like MySpace would better serve your phalangal interests? If you do end up creating a webpage for the group elsewhere, send a link my way, I'd enjoy seeing it.  Tijuana Brass E@ 19:55, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

No problem. The main concern about multiple account is the use of sockpuppets, which you haven't done. Also, I notice you're trying to figure out how to sign posts... trying typing four tildes, like this: ~. That'll sign and datestamp it automatically. Just ask if you need anything else; you may want to look at Community Portal for some good resources here. It can be confusing to get a grasp of all of the policies here, but most people are generally helpful (and you can just ignore the ones who aren't).  Tijuana Brass E@ 20:07, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

Please do not recreate deleted articles. If you want to contest a deletion, please do so through proper channels. Rklawton 04:36, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Please also note that "hangon" tags are removed after an explanation has been posted on the article's talk page. Since you've posted an explanation, I've removed the tag. Rklawton 04:41, 11 July 2006 (UTC)