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= August 29 =

Request on 04:02:52, 29 August 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by Staffnotewriter
I have been trying to get an article approved. I used web resources that include interviews about the person my article is about. What better source is there other than an interview? Where the words are spoken in first person and the facts are coming straight from the horses mouth?

I don't understand why the decline on the article.

Staffnotewriter (talk) 04:02, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Hey Staffnotewriter. An encyclopedia only properly containing articles on topics of knowledge. Wikipedia employs the concept of notability to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of topics by attempting to ensure that the subjects of articles are "worthy of notice" – by only including articles on topics that the world has taken note of by substantively treating them in reliable sources unconnected with the topic. Notability is the predominant content inclusion standard, though it works hand in glove with verifiability. The general notability standard thus presumes that topics are notable if they have "received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". primary sources (like interviews) may be useful to verify certain facts, but they must be used with caution and do nothing to establish notability. That is the reason for the decline and what you need to demonstrate. Best regards--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 04:23, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

06:59:32, 29 August 2016 review of submission by Butterwb61
The reviewer's response stated, "...there's simply nothing actually establishing both independent notability and substance." This is demonstrably false. The article includes citations by seven different professionally edited publications, five of which have existed for at least four decades each.

In fact, there are many similar companies with Wikipedia pages that have far fewer, if any, independent citations. Here are 10:

A&R Cambridge Ltd. (0 independent citations) Audio Alchemy (3 independent citations) Audio Research (0 independent citations) Ayre Acoustics (2 independent citations) Boulder Amplifiers (2 independent citations) Goldmund (0 independent citations) Krell Industries (1 independent citation) Musical Fidelity (3 independent citations, none live) Pass Labs (0 independent citations) Rotel (0 independent citations)

Thank you for reconsidering.


 * See WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS. The fact that we have other articles that are inadequately sourced is not a reason to accept another article that is inadequately sourced.  The reviewer is of the opinion that the 7 references are not in sufficient depth to establish notability or not independent.  I suggest that you discuss with the reviewer.  By the way, do you have a connection with the subject company?  Robert McClenon (talk) 19:52, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

18:46:53, 29 August 2016 review of submission by Dmendel
I have made numerous substantial changes to the original submission after it was declined. It has now been more than a month since it was declined and am wondering how I can get it re-reviewed?
 * Your draft is currently in the queue to be re-reviewed. Unfortunately there is a large backlog at the moment so it may take some time. Joe Roe (talk) 13:56, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

Request on 19:43:15, 29 August 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by DHeidtman
Needing help after multiple rejections

Hi wiki world I have submitted a draft for approval and declined 3x. First was stating that it was looking more like advertising so it was edited with a significantly neutral tone. Feedback at the time was that it was coming along nicely but rejected again because it was felt not to have enough notability. It was again reworked citing sources as recommended but declined again as it said it again appeared to be advertising. Looking for help! DHeidtman (talk) 19:43, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

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Request on 20:16:29, 29 August 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by DHeidtman
/response to Robert

My only connection to Alzheon is interest in Alzheimers disease and progress toward a cure. DHeidtman (talk) 20:16, 29 August 2016 (UTC) DHeidtman (talk) 20:16, 29 August 2016 (UTC)

Request on 21:23:40, 29 August 2016 for assistance on AfC submission by Tatochkazabava
Dear Wikipedia! This is Zhenya Rock (originally Eugeni Kolykhanov) the leader of Flying Balalaika Brothers and former guitarist, singer composer from Red Elvises. Russian band since 1995 I have a question for you guys, recently friend and user name tatochkazabava recomeneded and then submitted a information about the band Flying Balalaika Brothers, but it was denied, and reply was from Wikipedia that the content was not original. Then later, she went again, made another submission making sure its all original text about the band, and yet the photo of the band appears but the text is not, could you please tell why. Thank you so much Zhenya Rock

Tatochkazabava (talk) 21:23, 29 August 2016 (UTC)