Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/World Net Enterprises, Inc.


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The result was Delete  JForget  01:29, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

World Net Enterprises, Inc.

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While article attempts to establish notability, I don't think it accomplishes its goal. Reads exactly like an advertisement or company infosheet, and creator is obviously an SPA. Possibly could be improved, but I just don't think it is notable enough to warrant. — Huntster (t @ c) 21:54, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete Non-notable. Zero coverage on Gnews. Google search provides only websites etc. --MelanieN (talk) 19:30, 9 May 2010 (UTC)
 * From David Finley, CEO of World Net Enterprises - We would like to make an entry on our behalf. First of all, it was not our intention to advertise or promote the company through Wikipedia. To my knowledge, users normally don’t utilize Wikipedia as a source to find products or services for purchase, rather to simply find out more about something or someone (definition, curious about its history, current status, etc.). Before our Wikipedia page was established, when trying to find information on other companies, many times we would click their Wikipedia listing, which often proved to be a great source of information. If someone wants to know more about World Net and the history of the company, we thought Wikipedia would be a great place for them to start, just as we did when wanting to know more about other companies. Though we are a young company and still have a very short Wikipedia page, we have tried to simply utilize the information found on the Wikipedia pages of larger Internet retail shopping companies and domain registrar/web hosting companies when trying to adhere to Wikipedia guidelines. Though their pages are much longer, most offer nothing more than ours, simply describing the history of their company and a description of their company at present. We thought modeling our page after much larger companies would be a good direction to take, being the larger companies pages are rarely flagged by other users pointing out Wikipedia guideline infringements. Though we have made most of the entries/changes to the World Net page (as larger companies do - see ), we are simply trying to make our history and current status available to others. We were hoping that some of our internet customers would make some entries, however none have done so to date. As far as trying to adhere to all guidelines, every time a user has pointed out something that needs improvement on our page, we made the necessary changes in an attempt to remain part of the Wikipedia community. We thought that we had met the "Notability requirements for companies & commercial enterprises" requirements, but obviously not. At this point, we would ask for assistance, rather than deletion. Any assistance in the way of suggestions, deletions, additions, etc. to the World Net page from seasoned Wikipedia members would be very much appreciated. Whatever the outcome, we believe a just decision will be made. Thank you for your consideration. David Finley, CEO, World Net Enterprises, Inc. 8 May 2010  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Finley500 (talk • contribs) 23:07, 9 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Mr. Finley, thank you for your input, and thank you for trying to create an excellent and useful article. The main thing that is lacking is coverage ABOUT your company from reliable sources (see WP:RS) which indicates that reporters, editors, academics, or other independent commentators have found significant things to say about your company. This would exclude your own company's press releases (even if reprinted in a newspaper or trade journal) because they are not considered independent. It would also exclude review sites, blogs, directories, etc. - places where the writer is anonymous or where you yourself supply the information. If newspapers, trade journals, etc. have reported about your company, it could be notable. If there has not been such coverage, then I am afraid your company is not "notable" in Wikipedia's eyes no matter how much you rewrite it. See WP:companies for a better explanation. --MelanieN (talk) 00:46, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Indeed, I also appreciate Mr. Finley communicating with us here. I'll reiterate Melanie's statement: it needs reliable sourcing and a clearer attempt at communicating why the company is independently notable. Please note that this is not saying your company is unimportant, just that it may not meet the criteria for inclusion here. Also Mr. Finley, if the result of this discussion is deletion, I would be more than happy to move the article into your "namespace" (aka, something like User:Finley500/World Net Enterprises) so you can continue to improve it at your leasure, if you would like that to happen. Also, there is a group on Wiki call the WP:Article Rescue Squadron, who are experienced and often willing to help "rescue" articles from deletion, where possible. You may want to ask there for help. — Huntster (t @ c) 02:27, 10 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Business-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 15:08, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Internet-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 15:08, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete, purely promotional article for unremarkable tech business, vaguely written, and makes no attempt to show its historical significance as opposed to hundreds of similar businesses: an Internet domain registrar, website development and web hosting company that also offers a wide range of tangible products, both online and over the counter. - Smerdis of Tlön - killing the human spirit since 2003! 17:10, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete, per nom. -- Nuujinn (talk) 11:34, 13 May 2010 (UTC)


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