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Re: AcquasMagicalAdventures

Hi, I am new here to Wikipedia. I just started my page. I followed the community guidelines. I haven't finished typing everything. I don't understand the problem. Acqua's Magical Adventures is a real book on Amazon. I have fully the right to write about it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Svsoares (talk • contribs) 21:55, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

@Svsoares: Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Unfortunately, the book in question does not meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for books (which you can read at WP:NBOOK) or the general notability guideline (WP:GNG) and is not likely to in the future since it is a self-published e-book. Wikipedia is not an indiscriminate collection of information and something simply existing does not mean it qualifies for an article. The AFD discussion will likely close as "Delete" but you are still free to contribute to the discussion.

However, I do hope this does not discourage you from editing Wikipedia on other topics. I recommend you try "The Wikipedia Adventure" to get yourself acquainted with the various aspects of being a Wikipedia editor (you can find it at WP:ADVENTURE). There are also plenty of folks at the Wikipedia Teahouse which can answer questions you have about being a new editor. Hope this helps! RA0808 ^talk _contribs 22:10, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

@RA0808 The book isn't an e-book. It is a book in which you can buy in printed copy. https://www.amazon.com/Acquas-Magical-Adventures-Sabrina-Soares/dp/1496083342/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488320039&sr=8-1&keywords=Acqua%27s+Magical+Adventures It is no way an e-book.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Svsoares (talk • contribs) 22:18, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

@Svsoares: My apologies for that, I misread the format. Nonetheless it is self-published with no coverage in independent sources so it still fails the criteria in WP:NBOOK. I understand that you are proud of your work and want to promote it, but Wikipedia is not the place to do it. (P.S. You don't need to "ping" me when you post to my talk page, I already receive a notification when someone posts). RA0808 ^talk _contribs 22:22, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

I am not trying to promote it. I am just informing people of the book. Why is it a problem that it is self-publish? There are many sucessful authors who are self published and half a Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Svsoares (talk • contribs) 22:25, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

@Svsoares: The book being self-published itself is not the problem itself, though it doesn't help. The real problem is that the book does not meet the relevant notability guidelines: WP:NBOOK and WP:GNG. It has not been the subject of significant independent coverage (or any coverage for that matter); it has not won a major literary award; it has not made a significant contribution to a notable motion picture, event, political movement, or religious movement; it has not been provably the subject of instruction in educational institutions; and the book's author is not so notable that their life and works are a common subject of academic study. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 22:36, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

Help please

As you know I've been vandalizing a lot and its because im very new. I need your help to guide me down the right path on wiki. Ive been putting in good material, so why is it considered vandalism if it is good? The Editors God (talk) 03:09, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

@The Editors God: Hi and welcome, I know things have been a little rocky to start with your editing... and it seems you may have had some edits incorrectly flagged as vandalism. For the moment I'd recommend you start with The Wikipedia Adventure (start at WP:ADVENTURE), which is a brief interactive tutorial introducing you to how things work here. If you have any questions after that please feel free to check out the Wikipedia Teahouse which is run by editors who have plenty of experience in mentoring new users. Hope this helps! RA0808 ^talk _contribs 03:27, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

help=off?

Hi, I've noticed that on a couple of pages that I've tagged for speedy deletion, you will sometimes amend the {{db}} template and add the flag: help=off. Could you explain your reasoning for this? :) GSMR (talk) 20:40, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

@GSMR: It just removes that message about notifying the page creator. Some tools don't add the flag, and sometimes when an editor tags manually they forget to set it after they notify the author. More of a personal thing... since it makes the page look tidier. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 20:44, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

Caroline Vu, auteure canadienne

Thank you for flagging putting this page on the English wikipedia and not the French. I have recreated the page on the French wikipedia. Cheers — Preceding unsigned comment added by CarlosSavanera (talk • contribs) 00:45, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

Dialog Magazine - Questions

Hello.

I received a message suggesting the following page be deleted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialog_magazine

However, I'm still not sure why? The publisher has written a well-received book on empathy. The magazine just launched and published its premiere edition. It's the first-ever magazine to address the topic of intergenerational communication and empathy. And the website and social media aspects of the publication are growing and active with content generated daily.

If it's a conflict of interest to have a username similar to the magazine create the page; would it be better if I just created a generic username to post the page?

Also, there is a Dialog magazine from Poland that has a page without issue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialog_(magazine)

But it's been out of print since 2015. And the only reference listed is its own website, which is out-of-date. So, how is their page acceptable and the Dialog Magazine page I've created not acceptable?

Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dialogeditor1 (talk • contribs) 22:16, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

Forgive me for butting in here. Dialogeditor1, please have a look at WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS, WP:RS, WP:N, and WP:TOOSOON. That should help nyou understand what's going on here. Thanks. --Randykitty (talk) 22:50, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

Prank Patrol UK Series

You said...

Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did at Prank Patrol (UK TV series). Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Repeated vandalism can result in the loss of editing privileges. Thank you. RA0808 talkcontribs 19:00, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

I put on the page that the series is now banned in the UK (as are all prank shows) because a journalist made a prank call (not to do with this show) and the victim killed themselves. It is well documented in the UK and is not vandalism. It gives the reason this show is not shown any more.

I wish to hear why you think it was vandalism. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9747302/BBC-calls-off-its-child-pranksters.html

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.191.155.41 (talk) 23:08, 4 March 2017 (UTC)

The edit was undone because there was no source given, and it did not sound plausible. Having seen a source now we can make the change again to the article. In the future when making changes please ensure you cite a source... especially since Wikipedia is a global site with editors from around the world who may not read the same news sources that you do. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 16:28, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

I have now put the information back into the Prank Patrol page. I would ask you to kindly consider the wording of statements like the one you sent me above. OK, so I did not make a perfect job of my addition. But to accuse me of vandalism is very harsh. I thank you for your prompt reply above. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.191.155.41 (talk) 16:51, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

The message in question is an automatically generated template developed by the User Warnings WikiProject that is used by various automated editing tools and users to respond to edits that seem non-constructive. As I said above, because there was no source provided to corroborate the statements it appeared to be vandalism. Wikipedia editors, both IPs and those of us with usernames, are human and we all make mistakes sometimes. Now that there is a source there is not a problem. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 17:05, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

Re: World-Information.Org

Hi, it seems you have put a speedy deletion tag on a page while I was creating it for the Edith-A-Thon in Graz dedicated to Art+Feminism. This is indeed a bit too speedy for me, we are going to add more content and links to the page, which is also in the German Wikipedia since years, and has - as you can see in Wikidata - several IDs in authoritative Registries such as the LoC and so forth. I really do not know why anyone could think this content has no relevance for an Ezyklopedia. I have also looked at the guidelines by wikipedia and the Institutions fulfills all of them, maybe we need a bit more time to craft the content towards this objective. So please, could you remove the speedy deletion tag? It would be highly appreciated, especially from a first-time editor, who is still learning. Thank you. Katjesmaya (talk) 13:52, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

@Katjesmaya: The speedy deletion tag was already removed by another editor 2 days ago. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 00:22, 7 March 2017 (UTC)

thanks Katjesmaya (talk) 08:45, 7 March 2017 (UTC)

Mike Bivins article

I made some significant edits to the Mike Bivins page which I think clarify exactly what this person does. I also added a few more reliable sources to his page. Please take a look if you have time. Pittsburghangelsforever (talk) 21:57, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

@Pittsburghangelsforever: I've taken a look at the sources and they still only seem like passing mentions. He's shot some great footage... but I don't see him meeting WP:JOURNALIST. Please do keep contributing sources, because it is possible for notability to be established during AFD discussions. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 16:11, 9 March 2017 (UTC)

Chris Rea Discography

"Re "Chris Rea Discography" Looking at the page above I note that the album New Light Through Old Windows is listed as a compilation album. This album is actually new versions of old Chris Rea songs. Surely this should make it a proper new album? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.191.155.41 (talk) 18:18, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

@86.191.155.41: If you can find reliable sources describing it as such, feel free to make the change. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 18:21, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Chile

Dear user, I detected you are acting as watchdog of dubious content. The introduction here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Chile presents a point of view contrary to common sense and dignity of most Chileans. I added a necessary piece of history and facts that you deleted, arguing that are points of views or personal opinions. Why are you sure it is a personal opinion? Are you from Chile? Why are you keen in editing the Wiki? Which interests are you serving? Your activity is making WIkipedia unreliable. You totally know that in the introduction, what's above (first 3 paragraphs) are points of view whereas what's bellow (the 4 paragraph your are reverting) are concrete facts no Chilean can negate. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.10.207.138 (talk) 19:31, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

@88.10.207.138: Please refrain from making personal attacks toward other editors, which are a violation of Wikipedia policy and harmful to the community (see WP:NPA). The addition of opinion and commentary to articles are against Wikipedia's policies on original research and neutral point of view. If you have an issue with the article please feel free to discuss on the talk page... without attacking other editors. Continuing to add commentary and original research will be seen as disruptive editing and may lead to a block. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 19:36, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

Prod declined on Battle of Opsa

I've removed the PROD on Battle of Opsa. The cited source, on the cited page (224) contains the text "Dnia 26 maia korpus Dołgurokowa maszerował na Opsę" which translates from Polish as "On May 26, Dolgurokowa's forces marched towards Opsa." Gotta be careful of those tricky foreign languages that alter spellings of nouns! WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 13:56, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

@WikiDan61: Thanks for catching that! RA0808 ^talk _contribs 13:58, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

Why this is less then neutral point of view?

I am a fan of Eric D. Goodman. I want to add his career on his page.i want to know what is the reason for deleting my writting?Sorry i dont know what is less then neutral point of view.i Am jus adding his career history.nothing else. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anikahasan (talk • contribs) 16:18, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

Responded at User talk:Anikahasan. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 16:34, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

Jason Zhuwao

Just a courtesy notification, with reference to [1],

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The discussion is about the topic Jason Zhuwao.

Cheers, 86.20.193.222 (talk) 20:45, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

How to get good

How can I become a Wikipedia Demigod as you are? What must I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by KeKLord77 (talk • contribs) 14:43, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

@KeKLord77: A good rule of thumb is refraining from vandalizing Wikipedia. If you are serious about becoming a constructive editor I recommend you complete The Wikipedia Adventure to introduce you to the various parts of Wikipedia editing. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 16:11, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

Re Jaipur

Sir first of all that's so great of you that you don't accept blogs and you don't even obey government sites ? Well that's so kind of you I thought that Wikipedia provides history to the world but not the original one ? Hmm Maybe you should be more applicable to the world if a government site is saying something maybe that should be true and if not what you think can be true about that city if the government approving it and you are not well you don't have to be so kind to block me cause I won't edit anything from now Wikipedia is not what I think it was Wikipedia does not believe us it makes many errors please improve your service or else shut it eh? That would be more easy — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jai321 (talk • contribs) 20:48, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

@Jai321: That was quite the self-flagellation. As for your message, none of the sites you posted were government related so that issue is moot. There are reliable citations about Jaipur being known as the Pink City (such as the actual Jaipur government website) but the only source you could come up with for it being the "Paris of India" is a BlogSpot blog which is not sufficient under WP:RS. If you have any issues with Wikipedia's content please remember that Wikipedia is not cumpolsory, it is a project built by volunteers and you are free to leave at any time. Regards, RA0808 ^talk _contribs 20:57, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

deletion

Apologies i you didn't find the page created by the studio assistant appropriate and therefore had it deleted. It was just started and definitely in draft form. We didn't realize it went live. However the page was modelled after other artist pages of colleagues that exist with bio information etc. (see Harley Valentine). Best regards. Lori Ann Bellissimo — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bellissimoart (talk • contribs) 14:49, 15 March 2017 (UTC)

@Bellissimoart: Hello, in future articles that are not yet completed should be created in the Draft namespace until they are ready to go live (see WP:DRAFTS) for more information. Additionally, since you are the subject of the article in question and the article was created by one of your employees please see Wikipedia's policies on conflict of interest (WP:COI) and paid contribution disclosure (WP:PAID). RA0808 ^talk _contribs 17:11, 15 March 2017 (UTC)

For My article

Hello Brother,

              How are you doing, In my first article about a regional film i had written and found from your side that u had mentioned WP:NFF, in-production film with nothing notable occuring during But i have given reference from newspaper which states that it has gone production

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/110317/a-spooky-experience-on-the-sets-of-1-am.html

Will this not be a reference or notability — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manikandanpottanna (talk • contribs) 04:11, 19 March 2017 (UTC)

@Manikandanpottanna: A film that has not been released is not considered notable unless something notable occurs during production (like an actor quitting, a change of director, etc). If a film is just being produced normally and receiving standard coverage talking about how production is going smoothly... it falls under WP:NFF. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 16:32, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Reversions

Good morning.

I am new to editing Wikipedia so I haven't been able to properly fix a page "Wiarton Schooners". First off, the person that initially created or edited the page was user "Yosemiter" om the users page they brag about vandalism. Secondly, and maybe more importantly, ALL of the information on that page is incorrect. The Wiarton Schooners are a completely new team,t just so happens they are in the same league as the previous team, Wiarton Rock who changed their name 4 times. They have absolutely nothing to do with the Schooners yet the page implies it is the same team. Even the team colours,(Blue, white and gold and the owners and the team (who haven't even be chosen) are new! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Heatherlg (talk • contribs) 11:38, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

@Heatherlg: I think you may be misinterpreting Yosemiter's user page, they are talking about why they work primarily in articles related to minor hockey teams which is to prevent vandalism. If you have reliable sources to verify that the teams are distinct organizations, and the Schooners are not the successor team to the Rock, please bring it up on the talk page to achieve consensus. RA0808 ^talk _contribs 13:37, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

yeah Declansummers23 (talk) 13:27, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

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