User talk:Thestringman

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Managing a conflict of interest
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Also, editing for the purpose of advertising, publicising, or promoting anyone or anything is not permitted. Thank you. VernoWhitney (talk) 03:01, 29 May 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi there. Thank you for voicing concerns. I do not have an external relationship with Zach Hively, though I am familiar with his work. Creating this page was never meant to promote Hively, simply to recognize an important literary talent in New Mexico and the West (validated by recent writing awards and reception of his work). Would you please consider looking at the article and indicating any remaining segments that could indicate a conflict of interest, so they can be addressed? Thank you. Thestringman (talk) 19:05, 27 June 2022 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Zach Hively


The article Zach Hively has been proposed for deletion&#32;because of the following concern: "Promotional article"

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Please consider improving the page to address the issues raised. Removing will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. MrsSnoozyTurtle 10:31, 25 June 2022 (UTC)


 * Would you be willing to take a look at the article Zach Hively again to see if edits address the promotional concerns? My intent was never to promote Hively, though I see where inclusion of certain language (such as praise from other authors) might have sounded that way. I am not personally or professionally tied to Hively, though I too am involved in the New Mexico literary community. This is how I discovered his work, and why I think it warrants an entry. Recent awards recognition (which I edited the page to include) also reflect his growing literary importance. Thank you, and I welcome your feedback. Thestringman (talk) 19:02, 27 June 2022 (UTC)