User talk:Mezzomealah

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Please do not copy copyrighted information into Wikipedia articles. Also, all changes to Wikipedia articles should cite their sources. See WP:V and WP:RS. Also, all material added should be non-promotional and encyclopedic. If you need help with revising an article, let me know and I'll try to assist you. Best regards, -- Ssilvers (talk) 18:34, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Further this edit is a direct copy from here - including capitalisation from the website. If this continues, the article will have to be deleted for copyright violation, and yourself blocked from editing. Please DO improve the article, please do not copy material from other websites. This is in no-one's interest. cheers Kbthompson (talk) 19:05, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Hello Mezzomealah, and Welcome to Wikipedia! Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by clicking or using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your username and the date. Also, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field. Below are some useful links to facilitate your involvement. Happy editing! Kbthompson (talk) 19:07, 26 August 2008 (UTC) Getting started Introduction The five pillars of Wikipedia How to edit a page Finding your way around Table of contents Department directory Editing articles How to develop an article Manual of Style Getting help Frequently asked questions Cheatsheet Where to ask a question Help pages New contributors' help page How you can help Contributing to Wikipedia Community Portal Follow Wikipedia etiquette Practice civility

Please do take the time to read about the aims and objectives of wikipedia. Thanks Kbthompson (talk) 19:07, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Hi again, and thanks for the reply. I note you say we - and that gives me additional cause for concern - wikipedia does not like any conflicts of interests to arise in edits. It is preferable that people who edit an article, actually have nothing to do with the subject of that article - that's because articles should be produced solely from reliable sources - eg, the national press, etc. I appreciate how difficult this can be when you are writing about your own organisation. There is a danger when writing about your own organisation that your words - while perfectly true - may not reach wikipedia's standards of verifiability.

1. I would suggest that you indicate on the talk page of that article that you are involved with the organisation - and ask for comments from other editors. In that way, hopefully we can have your valuable input - but ensure that wikipedia's standards are maintained. If the article falls below those standards, then there is a good chance, the article will be deleted altogether.
2. I would also ask that you do not copy from the group's website verbatim. Any text taken from elsewhere on the web should only be used in attributed paraphrase, or be a short direct quote that supporting evidence could not be found elsewhere for. The only way we can accept verbatim text is if that particular website licences its content under a WP:GFDL license.
3. It is very difficult to edit a group's own article within wikipedia, which is why we make strong recommendations that you don't. For instance, how would you feel about controversy - or, mention of a bad review in the article.

I would not make a determination that you shouldn't edit the article, but would warn you that you should take advice from other users on content. Any disputes arising are likely to be decided against anyone with an obvious conflict of interest. HTH Kbthompson (talk) 22:56, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Hello. I suggest that you propose any information that you wish to add on the article's talk page, including the WP:Reliable source where you got the information, and then we can discuss it there and add appropriate information to the article. I note that information that sounds "promotional" in nature is probably not permitted. See: WP:NOT - Wikipedia is not a promotional forum, it is an encyclopedia. A likely source of information would be reputable news sources like the Chicago Tribune. If you have, for instance, reviews of your productions, or profiles of the company from the Tribune, just note the author's name, date, article title, page number and, if available, url on the article's talk page, and then we can help you add the information. Best regards, -- Ssilvers (talk) 03:07, 27 August 2008 (UTC)