User talk:Something0001

January 2008
Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, please do not add promotional material to articles. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" is strongly discouraged. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Trusilver (talk) 07:02, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

My Response to YOU
This site defines "soapbox" as "a raised platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech, often about a political subject. It is also used to express concerns or to release frustration."

How is mentioning a promotion a "soapbox". It is not a speech, it is not political, it is not expressing concerns, and it is not releasing any frustration. The following paragraph, though, might partially quality as being a "soapbox".

This is a legitimate (and official!) promotion/offer which gives Canadians $13 for signing up at ING Direct. If they don't use the Orange Key then they get nothing. Is that what you want? Wikipedia is suppose to inform people and this is a very good tip that will earn Canadians an easy $13. Please reconsider your stance on this.

By the way, how are you able to respond so quickly? Aren't thousands of articles being edited and created every minute? Also, I am not sure if this is the proper way to send a message, so if you receive this then please respond to confirm that you got it


 * Wikipedia is not a outlet for commercial advertising. (see WP:ADVERT) And at any one time there are many recent change patrollers watching changes as they are being made. Certain articles are more likely to have improper edits than others, companies such as ING Direct have a high probability or vandalism or promotional edits, meaning they are going to be scrutinized more than others. Trusilver (talk) 07:23, 12 January 2008 (UTC)