User talk:Toplipi

I am based in Bangalore, India. I have been in the business of writing and editing for 30 years. I enjoy my work. For me, the art of effective communication is a challenge I love meeting.

(59.92.157.208 (talk) 10:47, 12 May 2010 (UTC))

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Hello!

First off, I am sorry for the belated response to your message.

Next, I must say—without sounding formal—that I truly appreciate your impressive credentials and commitment to upholding the cause of Wikipedia. There is no doubt that Wikipedia is what it is today because of the vast number of people who believe in its ideals.

I have written only one entry in Wikipedia—on Jac Bowie—purely on a professional basis as required under Wikipedia rules. There has been absolutely no conflict of interest. She is herself fairly high on the list of public figures that, objectively speaking, deserves a profile in her own right.

Only much later after writing the Jac Bowie profile did I realize from Google searches that hundreds of Wikipedia editors are actually openly doing paid assignments. They were obviously taking shelter under various reasons.

Agreed, my bid for writing a second Wikpedia article through www.freelancer.com was not in order. So, I dropped it. But, unfortunately hundreds of articles continue to be written counter to the principles of Wikipedia.

I would like to reiterate that the Jac Bowie profile is the only article I have written so far. And there is absolutely no conflict of interest.

I am acutely aware that I have gained much knowledge from Wikipedia over the years, without proportionately contributing to its growth. Nevertheless, I stoutly believe in its ideals. Having been an active practitioner as a journalist in the print and electronic media for 30 years, I know the value of such ideals both for professional growth and professional integrity.

Thank you for taking the time to read my rather lengthy message. But I owe it to you and Wikipedia to set the record straight.

With good wishes.

Toplipi. Toplipi (talk) 08:15, 1 October 2010 (UTC)