Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk/Archives/2017 May 6

= May 6 =

04:40:55, 6 May 2017 review of submission by Steve.houston
I have recently made one edit and attempted to create several new pages. The new pages are of little concern to me right now but the edit that I made to an existing page is of concern. I added one small paragraph to the Wikipedia page "Space rock" a sub-genre of rock and roll. I added an internationally recognized festival based in Cullman, Alabama in which Nik Turner (of Hawkwind) has performed. It is called "Space Rock Con". The paragraph was brief and completely factual. Even given the fact that, yes, the page needs work, why was this content deleted? Must everything in Wikipedia be subject to arbitrary scrutiny and given the razor at the whim of some anonymous editor? I am not the creator/curator of this festival, just someone who knows about it. It is significant and gives a sense of completeness to the Wikipedia page. Why did I say "arbitrary"? Because I myself have published scientific papers as well as a Master's thesis. I am currently am working on a dissertation. I know what the review process is all about! I have read through your editing process, followed all of the rules... And still: this? Please advise! By the way, I am not the only person who has complained about Wikipedia's review and editing process. It seems like it's time for reform! Please do not mar this wonderful resource with draconian procedures. Thank you. Steve.houston (talk) 04:40, 6 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Reply - While this is not the right venue for this query, I would recommend reading Reliable sources. Your content was likely removed because you included no valid sources supporting your contention. In that way it is not too dissimilar to academic writing. The removal wasn't arbitrary; simply put, you didn't including any references to support the truthfulness of what you added. Isingness (talk) 04:49, 6 May 2017 (UTC)

18:21:08, 6 May 2017 review of submission by Shahab Khan (Actor)
Shahab Khan (Actor) (talk) 18:21, 6 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Hello, Shahab. Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia.  Did you have a specific question?  NewYorkActuary (talk) 15:56, 8 May 2017 (UTC)

18:59:12, 6 May 2017 review of submission by Elisabet Stacy-Hurley
I submitted a rough draft of my article because I got lost in what to do next...a gentleman told me what to do next but I have been too busy with other things to get back to working on it since April 27. I made a tiny edit a few days ago, and got back today to try to work on some of what he told me. However, I changed one word first...and clicked on save....and then the entire article disappeared. Been trying to find it again but no luck.....I thought I could go back and work on footnotes, but could not because I am not sure of where the page break should be. I had looked at the Teahouse earlier but it seemed to be for people more advanced that I am. I tried the "Commons" but could not find my article. I am totally lost right now and really need help. I thought I could use the "visual editor" more easily than the Wiki text....but now I realize I'm out of my league. But, I won't give up...one way or another I want to work on this until it is accepted. Elisabet Stacy-Hurley 18:59, 6 May 2017 (UTC) Elisabet Stacy-Hurley 18:59, 6 May 2017 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Elisabet Stacy-Hurley (talk • contribs)
 * Reply - Hello User:Elisabet Stacy-Hurley. I have restored the article for you. In the future, you can do this yourself by clicking on "edit history", and then clicking on "undo" beside the edit you want to reverse. As per the content of the draft, I would recommend reviewing Reliable sources and Neutral point of view, which can help you understand how to best create Wikipedia entries. Also, in answer to the question on your user page, you can discover how to the contents box is created here Manual_of_Style. Good luck with your article! Isingness (talk) 19:15, 6 May 2017 (UTC)