User talk:WikiDan61/Archive20090526

how to stop deletion of wiki page
Hi,

I just created this page, and then got the message that it is up for deletion. what can i do to prevent it from being deleted?

The foundation is notable, and is very well known within the opera/theater world. All of the artists are notable and recognized as is the founder of the company.

The company is new to the online media world, and the issue with references is that the Opera Magazines do not keep an online achieve of their articles so I could not link back to them. How do I reference non online articles.

The Family Opera Initiative is a non-profit company and this is one of the best outlets to inform the public of what the company is and what it does and how to get involved with it.

Thanks,

Cole D. Wassner —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cwass85 (talk • contribs) 15:37, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
 * If you would like to join the discussion about the deletion of this article, please do so at Articles for deletion/Family opera initiative. Any comments or explanations should be made there.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:12, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

Boris Mordukhovich article
Dear WikiDan61,

The article about Boris Mordukhovich has now 3 links from other articles. Can you please remove the orphan status from it?

Thanks you very much,

Idomath (talk) 13:45, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Actually, it only has 2 in-links, which are both trivial (list of mathematicians and list of alumni). As far as I can see, this still qualifies under "Orphan" status.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 02:34, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Article Deletion
Hi Dan,

I submitted an article that is about to be deleted. It's called the Colchester Co. and is about the original Colchester Co. established in the late 1800's. I recieved the request from the owner of the new Colchester Co. established recently, to do a write up on the both Companies and post them on yr site.

I've have made the new submission more historical than it was before and it is still being deleted. Is there any way around this? I have a copy of the article with me if it has already been removed. The references on there are from viable and reliable sources.

Can I just use the factual, historical information in the body and then create links to the site if people want more info? Would that be more acceptable? I won't use anything other than that to draw people to the site. I'm aware that they will be no follow links and won't improve ranking but, but myu client is not worried about page ranking. He just wants togive people an informed history of the co.

Philogean (talk) 08:39, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
 * First, you need to understand that this isn't "MY" site. Wikipedia is a collaborative site where any user may write and edit articles, including you.  However, those articles must meet the guidelines by which Wikipedia operates, namely that the subject of the article be notable (click on the link to find out what exactly is meant by notability for different categories), and the article must be verifiable by citing reliable, unbiased, independent third-party sources.  I suspect the reason you wrote to me to ask about this is that I nominated one of your submissions for deletion based the fact that it appeared to be blatant advertising for the company in question.  I suspect other submissions of the article have been deleted based on the general notability of the company and the availability of reliable sources.  The fact that you want to create the article in order to draw people to your client's page indicates that you are still attempting to use Wikipedia as an advertising vehicle (see WP:SPAM).  Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a Yellow Pages.  It was NOT created in order for company's to be able to draw attention to themselves.  It is intended to provide factual information about notable companies, provided by neutral third party authors.  The fact that the company is your client makes you NOT a neutral third party author, and you should not be creating this article at all (see WP:Conflict of interest).  Finally, please note that I am NOT a Wikipedia administrator; I cannot enforce any policies here.  I can only tag articles to bring them to the attention of administrators who CAN enforce policies by deleting articles and banning users.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 13:12, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Hi Again Dan,

To be honest the ownership of the site is irrelevant. I was merely making reference to Wikipedia and your association with it, but thank you for your clarification.

You seem agrivated that I have contacted you in this regard and all I wanted was some help. I was hoping to get some suggestions from you as to how I can place the article without it coming across as "marketing ploy"

This article should not be seen as advertising - that was my point from the start. It was mereley meant to be a historical representaion of a company that has existed in the past. Ideally it should be reflecting the ENTIRE history from when it started right up until today. That is why the new company's info has been included.

How can I contact someone that is actually willing to assist me with the submission? Preferably someone that won't assume I'm some stupid internet marketer that is trying to take advantage of this site as a possible advertising medium.

Thank you for your efforts, but I will probably be better off with someone else providing me with assistance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Philogean (talk • contribs) 14:24, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry if my tone has put you off. I understand that you would like to create this article, and apparently you have gone through the proper channels by posting a submission at Articles for creation.  The administrator there also felt that the article did not meet the guidelines for Wikipedia.  If you will read the guidelines at WP:Your first article, it will better help you understand the process.  Unfortunately, I can't help you with this article because I do not see any evidence that the company you are writing about meets the guidelines for notability on Wikipedia.  Please feel free to seek other opinions on that matter.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 14:53, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

Symble equations
I decided to redirect it because it was clear that the content was about ammonia, but then the title was containing a typo, "symble" for "symbol", so it qualified for an r3. De728631 (talk) 21:23, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion
I notice that you tagged the page Michael Mifsud Canilla for speedy deletion with the reason "vandalism". While that's a valid reason for speedy deletion in general, this page does not qualify for speedy deletion under that criterion because it does not appear to be vandalism. If you still want the page to be deleted, please consider tagging it with a speedy deletion template which does apply, redirecting it to another page, or using the WP:PROD process. Thanks! Stifle (talk) 15:21, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I tagged the page as vandalism as there was NO sign in any source I could find that the information wasn't totally made up. The page has been brought to AfD for the same reason.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:59, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

MICHAEL MIFSUD CANILLA
Dear Editor, I have just been informed that my personal profile has been sent for publishing and that you estimate it is a hoax. My press files are abrim with history and achivement which I am and my famil proud of. If you need me to publish newspaper articles photogrpahs or whatever information may be required to calm the doubting Thomases, I would be happy to do do. In my generation we did not make our lives available to the public however successful because we did not want any reward other than the sweet taste of success of our projects. As such therefore I have always refrained from such things. Today however there are far too many who have little to discuss or present in the way of achievement who get into public sapce for the sheer glory of it. I did what I did and will continue to do so till the end of my days and care little about criticism or denials. I challenge anyone to prove false any of the contents of the profile sent. Articlesbase.com have a few articles that may help to determine just what I have done or understood in my short life.

Michael Mifsud Canilla —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.97.72.61 (talk) 17:25, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Dear WikiDEan61, I submitted the article on Michael Mifsud Canilla. I have known Michael for some years and his life story is true. I am new to Wiki and am not at all sure what you need to "prove" this is not a hoax, though I cannot imagine why people would bother to lie, it would be a waste of time. Please can you advise me what you need to keep this article live. I am finding the whole process very difficult to get around, and follow, there seems to be no way to talk to anyone or easily get answers to specific questions. I think Wikipedia is a wonderful site, and understand it being guarded well, but perhaps it could be more user friendly. I would really appreciate some positive advice on the article, as I think it would interest a lot of people. purseyle Dreamngo (talk) 18:21, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
 * As I noted on your talk page yesterday, any comments you wish to make about this proposed deletion should be made at Articles for deletion/Michael Mifsud Canilla. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 11:06, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Master of European Design
Hello WikiDan61!

The page Master of European Design was just deleted. The page informs users about the Masters program of European Design. It's a notable community of design students. The program is about the development of young designers from Design institutions, from throughout Europe, This page is not about promotion, but informing, there would be no financial gains made for Masters of European Design from this Wikipedia.org page. The purpose of Wikipedia is about informing the world, Masters of European Design is about improving the skills base and experience of Design students, giving them a broader outlook. The program is 10 years old and does not need to be promoted as it already exists and survives on its own accord.

Please reinstate this page as it does not fall foul of the speedy deletion rules, if you still feel it does, please inform me exactly, what we should change. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Carlofischer (talk • contribs) 15:27, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I am not an administrator and do not have the rights to delete or restore pages. I nominated the page for deletion, but an administrator performed the actual deletion.  If you feel the page deserves to be reinstated, check its deletion log and contact the administrator who deleted the page.  However, as I recall the page, it read like a blatant advertisement.  Whether or not any entity stands to enjoy financial gain or not is really not relevant -- the page did not INFORM users of the program in question, but rather served to entice users to join the program.  An encyclopedic article would be less positive and enticing in its choice of wording, and would attempt to demonstrate how this program is notable (in terms of impact on the international design community, etc).  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:17, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

=OS Edit war=

We have tried. If you notice there are more then enough of us that agree that this is not relevant. We have tried on a talk page, on the main page, and on a wiki editor's page. He wont stop editing eventhough he is vastly outnumbered!!! Its just plain not relevant!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Truism422 (talk • contribs) 16:18, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Then a request for page protection should be made. And a report of the abusing user.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:19, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Sorry im very new to wiki. How do I do these things? Truism422 (talk) 16:23, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I have submitted the request. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:25, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * TY Truism422 (talk) 16:28, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

We are our own organization
Dear Dan,

GAVI Alliance Immunize Every Child is recognized as it's own entity. We have our own website http:everychild.gavialliance.org. Our organization has it's own board.While we are working towards the same goal and in collaboration with GAVI Alliance, we should have our own wiki page.

Many thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Amanda.gavi (talk • contribs) 19:34, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * While I understand that your organization may be separate from GAVI Alliance, it appears that the only reason your organization exists is to raise funds for the GAVI Alliance, and as such, does not appear to be notable in its own right. If you disagree, please provide citations from reliable sources to demonstrate such notability.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 12:58, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

RSSCorner
Hi Dan,

I've rewrited the RSSCorner content but it is still marked as "Speedy deletion" and I want to explain to you that RSSCorner is a project that doesn't has any company envolved, just a group of developers called asapcode.

The purpose is just to build a giant directory of feeds and more than that, an archive of feed's contents, becoming a great important tool for the community. Through this tool any person can review contents published in RSS or Atom format that does not exist anymore in the original sources.

I'm available to explain any further doubts if you need it.

Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tvassiliadis (talk • contribs)
 * The problem with your article is that it is about a subject that is not notable. Wikipedia has guidelines (WP:WEB) for what constitutes a notable website.  In general, coverage from independent sources is the minimum requirement.  Your website is new and may, in time, become quite notable, but it has not yet had time to do so, and Wikipedia is NOT intended to be a directory of all things.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 14:48, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

What?
Dear WikiDan61!

What is required/missing of the encyclopedic article on Isis Translations?

Please assist me!

Sincerely, Linda -- Linda Ahlblad CEO Member of The Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters Isis Translations Töölönkatu 8 A 7 00100 HELSINKI FINLAND Tel. +358 9 499 019 Mob. +358 40 866 8669 E-mail linda@isis.fi www.isis.fi —Preceding unsigned comment added by Käännöstoimisto Isis (talk • contribs) 14:13, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
decltype (talk) 16:50, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

martha lloyd community services
I guess I did not realize the extent of what I had to do to create a page. Delete the content and I will begin start from scratch. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marthalloyd (talk • contribs)
 * I am not authorized to delete the page, as I'm not an administrator. However, as the page's primary author, if you simply replace the entire contents (including the db-company tag) with a db-author tag, that will flag the page for an administrator's attention.  I would discourage you from "starting from scratch" as you say, since your username indicates that you have an affiliation with the group, and creating the article yourself would constitute a conflict of interest.  If your organization is notable enough, someone will get around to creating the article about it (see WP:BFAQ).  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 14:48, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Naznin Seamon
Hello,


 * I have reverted the CSD A7 tag as the entry asserts notablity. The Shabdaguchha Poetry Award is a notable accomplishment, just needs references. R3ap3R.inc (talk) 16:27, 8 April 2009 (UTC)


 * I can find no references to a "Shabdagucha Poetry Award" on the internet. Can you provide a reference asserting the notability of this accomplishment?  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:30, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
 * AirNYC & Official site < shows Naznin as 2007 winner Amazon & Some random blog R3ap3R.inc (talk) 16:35, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Kunwar Inderjit Singh
Hi WikiDan61. Thanks for your work on Kunwar Inderjit Singh and its various other incarnations, which I've now speedily deleted as a copyvio and replaced with a clean stub. I noticed on the page Kunwar Indrajeet Singh that you replaced the infringing text with a redirect to the clean version. Well done for dealing with it it, but we need to be careful about addressing copyright problems in that way because simply replacing them leaves the infringing text in the page history. I've deleted that revision now so there's nothing to worry about in this instance, but if you could bring cases like this to the attention of an admin in the future (or use the template) that would be great. Thanks! --ⁿɡ͡b Nick Boalch \ talk 16:46, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

A question about deletion
Could you please tell me what's wrong with my article? it actually says why this person is important. —Preceding unsigned comment added by RuDeeDoner (talk • contribs) 16:49, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
 * You have created two articles. Synthetic Substance was tagged by another editor as being spam, as it does nothing but promote this artist, but does not constitute a legitimate encyclopedia article.  Tomasz Łoś does NOT actually assert ANY notability for its subject.  If describes its subject as a composer and producer who has released a single track.  This hardly qualifies as notable under the criteria of WP:MUSIC.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:56, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Duncan Stuart Black
Just a friendly note on Duncan Stuart Black. I wasn't quite comfortable doing the speedy deletion on this because I think there was a good faith claim of importance. However, after a gsearch, I wasn't happy leaving it be either, so I sent it to AfD. Feel free to weigh in there. Cheers!-- Fabrictramp |  talk to me  00:38, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

The Ocean Fracture wiki page.
Hello there,

I can see that one of the others has placed a "keep" notice on the articles for deletion discussion page...

" Keep per the sources already supplied in the article (and album article). No where in WP:RS or WP:V does it say that they have to be available online, only that they are reliable, third-party, and published. From WP:RS; "it is useful but by no means necessary for the archived copy to be accessible via the internet." Esradekan Gibb  "Talk" 01:48, 14 April 2009 "

earlier today I've placed another reference from a different issue of Rock Sound on the main page, and have also placed two seperate radio playlists featuring the band (from Radio 1 and XFM) on the page for the band's single... I also have more references from different magazines/websites I can put on there... does any of this help my case at all?

Thanks for your time. Verklemmt —Preceding unsigned comment added by Verklemmt (talk • contribs) 13:29, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Any references help, but as the article is already under discussion at Articles for deletion/The Ocean Fracture, you should direct your comments there. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 13:49, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

Borderwars speedy deletion
Hi Dan, Well I totally understand your point of view and I m trying to help by finding info that would be reliable to you. I had read the "Big Five" statement in a magazine a year or so ago, I have no clue where to find that so I guess I m quoting nobody on this one since I can't prove it. I took it off.

Here's a website of a major amplifier company that metallica uses. Borderwars name is right along Korn's, Slipknot's, Muse's. http://diezel.typo3.inpublica.de/users.15.0.html VHT is another amplifier brand sponsoring the borderwars, their website is being redone, but the name of Borderwars was right along metallica's and Guns and roses. If you give a lil time I can get that info at some point.

As For "Black Hawk Label Records" they are derived from another company which isn't a record label anymore myspace.com/lommoriproductions is the website and they use to deal with bands as internationnally reknown as Exodus, testament, Metal Church, Sepultura etc. Here is the Black Hawk Label records site, apparently it's temporary while their new website is being launched. - myspace.com/blackhawklabelrecords.

Also, I changed the Link to Billy Anderson's record producer wikipedia page. I made it a direct link

Am I wasting my time here or am I on the right track? Thx a lot Dan. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Transambytrial (talk • contribs) 17:48, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
 * The link on the Diezel site is hardly notable as it is followed almost immediately by instructions on how anyone can get their band's link added (as a marketing ploy). As for VHT, I can't respond to that as their website is unavailable, as you say.  I can't find any reference linking Black Hawk Label Records to Metal Church (all of their albums are listed as being released on other labels), or Exodus (all of THEIR albums are also listed as being released on other labels) or Sepultra (they don't have a Wiki page and I don't know enough about Thrash Metal to discuss them).  But if Black Hawk doesn't have a legitimate website, but only a Myspace page, I don't know that they can be considered a major label as required by WP:MUSIC.  I understand that you WANT this band to be notable, as you appear to be a big fan, but if they don't meet the criteria of WP:MUSIC, they really shouldn't have a WikiPage. Finally, all further discussion of this should be taken to the article's AfD page.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 18:47, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
 * PS -- I have checked the Billy Anderson page and it DOES list Borderwars as a band that Anderson has produced for. However, this notation was just added today by, and is not supported by the reference to Anderson's discography as linked from that page.  Therefore I have reverted that edit (as unverifiable).  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 19:02, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

= Re. "Kayako" article by hatter87 =

Crashplan
One of the things I like about wikipedia is that I can find concentrated amounts of information about specific topics without annoying ads and animation. I am not the only one who finds it useful to go an article about backup software or network monitoring and locate the major product offerings (who are the major players, who are the smaller ones?) No other place on the web does that with the economy and effectiveness of wikepedia. That companies in a particular field can describe their product, distilled down to its essentials and without a lot of hype, is something that I am sure I am not alone in appreciating. I think the reader benefits when the product makers / experts provide descriptions of the company or product, as long we take care not to hype the product or the company. Which I believe we have done in the CrashPlan article. Who better to tell the story than the people who work for the company and understand the product?

The CrashPlan article is linked from a list of backup software products, and I believe it makes sense for our product to be included as well. I modeled the CrashPlan on the Backblaze article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backblaze, which carries no conflict of interest tag. Please advise as to how I can change the CrashPlan article so that you can remove. the Conflict of Interest tag.

Mariecrashplan (talk) 15:15, 22 April 2009 (UTC)mariecrashplan
 * You should know that it is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED for individuals involved with a company to create articles about that company or its products. (Please read the guidelines at Conflict of interest.)  The article that you have create is not overtly spammy, but by the very nature of its origins cannot be considered neutral.  As the conflict of interest guideline points out, "Where advancing outside interests is more important to an editor than advancing the aims of Wikipedia, that editor stands in a conflict of interest."  Until another editor has had a crack at the article and can balance out the information with any downsides that might exist (some of the reviews noted that the online backups require MONTHS to complete), I can't in good faith remove the conflict of interest notice.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:57, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

List of cryptids
I reverted User:Spinosaurus Rex edits. --Againme (talk) 18:49, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

F.C. Rabbath
I was just putting in citations of the information. I do not personally know him. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shawnjohn9 (talk • contribs) 15:38, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for advice, I'm new to writing Wikipedia articles, so I appreciate any guidance you can offer. I understand and wholehearted support the conflict of interest issue, and tried to entirely open and transparent about it, rather than using a name that hid that relationship. But to address the specific issue you raised about the product itself ("months to backup"), please keep in mind that months to complete is an issue for all online providers, and is not unique to CrashPlan. Plus we provide additional features that do local & drive backup unlike other companies. Since we're free, isn't it in the interests of the wiki community to know of a feature-rich, free alternative to paid services? In all sincerity, we are trying to let people know about their alternatives. For someone (especially a neophyte) researching backup alternatives, being able know about the greatest possible number of products, including something as unique in the field as CrashPlan would be a big help. Mariecode42 (talk) 15:00, 27 April 2009 (UTC) mariecode42

Your marking my article as "self-promotional"
You have noted my article as self-promotional, however, the publications are in peer-reviewed journals and books where self-promotional is a strict no-no. How would this benefit me? As an academic, I publish many papers for public consumption, and perhaps in an abstract sense, all publication is self-promotional, but I think you imply something more crass than that. I urge you to reconsider your tag. Another of your colleague wishes to ban me for life! How serious is this? Mohansodhi (talk) 15:34, 4 May 2009 (UTC)Mohansodhi
 * As this article has been nominated for deletion through the articles for deletion process, all comments should be directed to its Afd discussion page. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:38, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

NASDAQ futures
Hey. I posted the Nasdaq futures article, my first one, this morning. I was amazed at how quickly it was edited. Thank you for the thoughtful edit. How did you find it so fast? Were you doing a search for it?

Cordially, Michael Calhoun —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mgcalhoun (talk • contribs) 20:03, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * No, I was "new page patrolling" -- checking new pages created by new users to check for vandalism, spam, and articles that just need a bit of cleaning up. I was surprised there wasn't already an article on this investment instrument.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 20:06, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

The Narrow Ways
Considering the breadth of contemporary Christian music, this band, along with tha Something Singers, played an extremely important role in this genre. We will be adding more relevant information and pictures very shortly. Thank you for your opinion. Kamilett (talk) 16:09, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
 * As this article has already been nominated for deletion, please direct all comments to its deletion discussion page. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:16, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Response to your removal concern
It was common practice. A vision of it (talk) 22:32, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Userfy
Hi,

I don't want my page to be deleted! What can I do to keep it up?

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by EDCFashion (talk • contribs) 17:18, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
 * As the page currently exists, it is solely an advertisement for this web site. A fundamental rewrite would be required in order to make an encyclopedia article.  For the record, I think that NYC's efforts at building this industry are very likely noteworthy and deserving of a Wikipedia article, but that article should focus on the city's effort in building the relationships with the industry, including relevant citations from local and industry press.  It should include a history (if verifiable) of why the site exists, how it came to be, etc.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:34, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
 * PS -- I should add that your username suggests a close connection with the site, which constitutes a conflict of interst. You might do better to wait for someone else to create the article.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:35, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

PeepLaukFlyingWing page
It is a notable project. Not many flying wings are made after WWII. Quite a rare piece of aircraft. Builder itself has not made lots of publicity so there is no significant media coverage. So I must disagree with deletion. In case of dispute you could ask other authors who have written about flying wings. I am not very familiar with Wiki, so I would appreciate any ideas how to proceed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Flyingthing (talk • contribs) 18:16, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
 * As the article has already been nominated for deletion, all comments about its deletion should be directed to Articles for deletion/PeepLaukFlyingWing. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 18:19, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

New website
Hello,

On Monday, I tried to create a page for NYCFashionInfo.com and you flagged this page for "speedy deletion." I understand and respect your concerns about this entry and see why you wanted it removed from wikipedia. I also appreciate your feedback on how to improve the entry. I would like to do whatever I need to in order to have the page posted again, so please let me know if it would be helpful to send you another draft for review.

I am an employee of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYCFashionInfo.com's creater. However, I can assure you that the wikipedia entry I attempted to post was not designed for commercial purposes and is not advertising a product. NYCFashionInfo.com is a website created by the City of New York to provide a FREE service to the local fashion community. It serves a similar public purpose as the Michigan Life Science Corridor. We wanted to create a wikipedia page to raise awareness about this new resource, not to sell a product. The site is run by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit organization and wikipedia worthy subject.

I can assure you that NYCFashionInfo.com's sole purpose is to benefit the greater good of New York City and contains only reliable information. I'd like to make the appropriate edits to the entry in order for it to remain posted on wikipedia. Any advice or comments you could provide on next steps would be greatly appreciated. JulyJuly21 (talk) 18:59, 13 May 2009 (UTC)JulyJuly21
 * I understand that you would like to raise awareness of the resource that you have created, but this is not the purpose of Wikipedia. If the site is inherently notable (i.e. it has been documented in third party publications) because of some unique feature (and, admittedly, it may well be due to the fact that the City is using this site to enhance its fashion industry), then this notability must be documented by citations to the appropriate sources (fashion trade magazines would be a good start).  I cannot restore the article or retrieve its contents as I am not an administrator.   was the administrator who removed the article; contact him to retrieve its contents.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 19:42, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of the Ted Carfrae entry
You alerted me to the fact you may delete the entry I made on Mr. Carfrae. I was still in the process of finishing my entry and have added chart positions and details of his awards for sales. He is ultimately a multi-platinum-selling producer and I do think he should have an entry.

I have been tweaking the entry this afternoon and hope it now meets with your approval as he is a highly respected producer who through my music research work I have interviewed and gotten to know.

I also have a photo which I took of his awards after interviewing him which as soon as I can upload I'd like to place on wikipedia (this further confirms his status as a hit producer).


 * I have added allmusic and msn music links which list "some" not all of Ted Carfrae's credits. I have also added some chart stats references. The problem is there is not that much online about him one of the reasons I wanted to set up a wikipedia entry as I think he should be represented because I am aware of his successes and work. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Britboy1976 (talk • contribs) 18:42, 15 May 2009 (UTC)


 * That is all very interesting. You should post all such information at Articles for deletion/Ted Carfrae so that the community can assess it.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 12:55, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

0 theorem
Could you please explain me why is this on the Wikipedia? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 7PanchoVilla (talk • contribs) 01:36, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

HELP !
Hey there,

I'd created an article names MTV Force India The Fast and The Gorgeous which you'd reviewed and edited also. That article isnt coming up on google searches. Could you please help me with what could be the reason for that, and how could i get it to be searched on google.

Thank You,

Jigar.

Jigdevil (talk) 18:13, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry -- I have no idea what the problem could be. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 23:45, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Minister for Men
I have recently created an article entitles: Minister for Men. However, you seem to be 'badgering' me, and threatening to delete my entry. You have cause me sleepless day and severe unhappiness. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tripple132 (talk • contribs) 17:17, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I have not badgered you, nor am I "threatening" to delete your article. I am not an administrator and do not have the ability to delete your article.  I nominated it for deletion (using prod) because I don't believe it is appropriate for inclusion in Wikipedia.  When my first "proposed deletion" was removed, I went to the next step which is to nominate the article for deletion through the Articles for deletion process.  If you disagree with my nomination, you are free to express your opinions at Articles for deletion/Minister for Men.  The Wikipedia community will come to a consensus on the matter.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:23, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Ed Longley Profile
Hello - I am new to Wikipedia. Please help me understand why this page is up for deletion. How can I fix this so it gets posted. Thank you very much. Regards, Ellen Ellen324 (talk) 17:23, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * The article is up for deletion because it is not a neutral biography, but rather an unabashed promotion for Mr. Longley. It reads like a cover letter he might write for a job application.  It also does not demonstrate that Mr. Longley is notable (other than knowing a fair number of people who are notable in their own right).  Apparently, my nomination of this article was not its first.  Please read the guidelines that I've linked (about neutrality and biographical guidelines) and if you still feel that you can write an article about Mr. Longley that meets these guidelines, feel free to.  Or, alternatively (if your article has not already been deleted), place the hangon tag on the page, and then explain why you feel the article deserves to be retained on the article's talk page.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:31, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

jack atley photographer
Hi, how can I get on Wikipedia please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jackatley (talk • contribs) 16:39, 20 May 2009 (UTC)


 * The normal route to getting a Wikipedia article is for some third party to think that you're noteworthy enough to deserve an article, and to undertake to create said article. Creating an article about yourself is generally discouraged since it does not result in a neutral and unbiased article and since people tend to misjudge their own noteworthiness.  In your case, the awards you appear to have garnered would make you a notable photographer, which is why I didn't nominate your article for speedy deletion.  Hopefully, others who find your article and note that it has been tagged will take it upon themselves to add relevant unbiased information that can be properly verified.  For now, your article is not in danger of being deleted.  You should refrain from any further edits until others have had a chance to add to it.  Then, your only input to the article should be to correct any incorrect facts. Remember, Wikipedia is not here for you to promote yourself or your business.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:52, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Michael Genseal
We recently added a "notable resident", Michael D Genseal, to our town's entry in Wikipedia. We plan to update that page (Escalon, California) with several notable residents in the future. We would appreciate your not deleting our entries. Our town is small (about 6000 residents) and we feel it is important to demonstrate that small town america is a strong contributior to our nation's success.

Thank you,

Realreview —Preceding unsigned comment added by Realreview (talk • contribs) 18:36, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Please see my comment at Talk:Michael D Genseal, CEM, CDSM, CSDP. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 18:42, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

If I am not communicating correctly, please guide me.

realreview

See additional note regarding broad notability.

Realreview

Dates
Hi, I noticed that you linked a date or two at Refik Koraltan. This practice is now deprecated. Please see WP:LINKING and WP:MOSNUM. I'm happy to respond to any inquiries you may have about the matter. Ohconfucius (talk) 09:25, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Marco Bolognesi
Hi WikiDan, I hope you don't mind, but I've downgraded the speedy deletion of Marco Bolognesi to a notability tag as though I'm unfamiliar with the subject matter I read the article as asserting importance or significance and therefore it would be inappropriate for an admin to delete it without longer and wider discussion.  Ϣere Spiel  Chequers  20:16, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Re: Max Gell

Nearly Famous was a much loved show, albeit with the 13-20 demographic (i.e. not the usual mainstream 'target' audience). Cal Redmond was an integral part of the show - my daughter and her friends obsess about it. Still. 2 years on.

I would argue that the underground popularity of the show is valid enough reason to carry a wiki entry for one of the priciple actors. If you look at the nearly famous page, a lot of the other stars have an entry. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vietdan (talk • contribs) 20:53, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Max Gell
Hi WkikiDan. Still unsure of how to prevent my entry from being deleted. If you require more citation material, please let me know and I can provide it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vietdan (talk • contribs) 21:00, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

How
I don't know how to do it. Could you care to help? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 7PanchoVilla (talk • contribs) 17:27, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I assume you are referring to my suggestion that you nominate Zero Theorem for deletion? The process begins by editing the article and placing the template subst:afd at the top of the article.  Then follow the directions in the information box that appears at the top of the page.  But beware the sour grapes phenomenon.  If you only want the article deleted because your article was deleted, that would not be fair.  However, if you truly believe the article does not belong, then begin the process and see what the rest of the community has to say on the subject.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 17:52, 26 May 2009 (UTC)