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Speedy deletion nomination of John Lake (author)

Would it be possible for me to re submit a piece for the above entry, I believe I may have more info to perhaps make him a notable entry.

If you feel that the new content is still short of the mark then so be it.

--Caerws (talk) 15:29, 3 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The article was about an author who has published only one book, and and you failed to assert that the book in question meets our notability guidelines for books. Furthermore, the only place in all of Wikipedia where the publisher is mentioned is in connection with this author, and the only reference provided doesn't even show that connection. That mention doesn't even belong in the article where it was inserted.
What you need to provide is a reliable third-party source attesting that the author is indeed notable, such as a book review from a major reviewer, etc. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 15:50, 3 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

File:Viau Bridge.jpg needs authorship information.

Dear uploader:

The media file you uploaded as File:Viau Bridge.jpg is missing information as to it's authorship, or if such information is provided it is confusing.

If possible, please add or clarify this information. This will help other editors to make better use of the image, and it will be more informative for readers.

When adding authorship information to self published work please do NOT use describers such as 'I made this', 'own-work' , 'self-made' or personal names, without making your user name explicit.

This is so that media can be more accurately traced, if it is transferred to Wikimedia Commons.

If you have any questions please see Help:Image page. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 15:05, 4 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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The Christianity WikiProject Newsletter
Issue XI - August 2009
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Removal of PROD from Kukkuṭāsana

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Critical exploration feedback

Blanchardb - Thanks for the administrator work you're doing. I have a question about the deleted article "Critical exploration". I got some feedback from another administrator [1] about what could be done to make this article into an acceptable format. Do you have any additional suggestions? Thanks in advance - (S12B3 (talk) 14:23, 6 August 2009 (UTC))[reply]

Chocolate covered potato chips

I am working on rescuing this and proving its notablity. Contrary to my initial reaction, I have been finding lots of good sources to prove notability, and it has been a "footnote" in the health care reform debate. Bearian (talk) 21:55, 6 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

RE. notabiility of IHP+ Results

Surely the process of giving aid, managing procurement and promoting better health and stronger health systems is an important subject? IHP+ is not the only way to do this but it is one. Am happy to add more links/references if this helps. Thanks LauraHSD (talk) 14:13, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Certainly, it's an important subject, but the article is not about that, as far as I can tell. It's about a company that aims to these goals. Please read WP:NOBLECAUSE. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 14:19, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for that feedback. Here was our thinking when we decided to put up a Wiki page: This programme is a WHO (World Health Organisation) sponsored programme which monitors and evaluates the IHP+ (the IHP+ is designed to change the way aid is given and spent to make is more reliable and effective). Human|Scale Development is a profit-making company but profits are not sourced directly from the success of the project and therefore this is NOT intended as publicity. We would like to raise the profile of the programme among people who are not professionals in this area particularly since one of the aims of the programme is to do advocacy for change. If you think some changes could be made to improve the focus on the activities rather then the company please let me know (or make them!). As this is only my second post I am aware that I may not have things quite right.

many thanks

LauraHSD (talk) 14:11, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You say, We would like to raise the profile of the programme... Sorry, but Wikipedia may not be used for that purpose, and that was precisely the point of the essay which I asked you to read. A Wikipedia article should reflect the fact the program's profile has already been raised.
In other words, to improve the article, you should be stating the program's objectives in terms of past achievements (and failures!) and you should back up those statements using third-party reliable sources. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 14:40, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, thank you for your feedback. I see your point and I agree. We really don't want to mis-use Wikipedia! Please give me some time to make the relevant changes (and to check these with my boss). In the meantime I will make some adjustments in tone and content. Thanks again for your patience and goodwill.LauraHSD (talk) 14:47, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

KaSYS

I wrote this page on http://www.kasys.ca/en-kaprobe2.html and I sent a mail to the French version of Wikipedia (permission-fr@wikimedia.org) to prove that I am the real author of these pages. What more can I do ? Thank you KaSYS (talk) 14:17, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The deletion tag and the notification I gave you mentioned nothing about copyright issues. Please read them. The article will be deleted summarily for as long as it reads like an ad, regardless of copyright status.
Also, you do not mention that you have received a confirmation of permission from the French Wikipedia (which, incidentally, would be valid only for the French Wikipedia.) -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 14:25, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Where should I mention this? KaSYS (talk) 14:34, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The confirmation will tell you. But as I see that if you copy and paste the text from your website verbatim it will be deleted as spam, I don't see any point in seeking such permission. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 14:42, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
It was deleted on French Wikipedia as well, by the way. Under something called "Critères d'admissibilité des articles". :) – B.hotep •talk• 15:56, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Which corresponds to our WP:N but also summarily covers our WP:SPAM, WP:COPYVIO, WP:OR, and WP:V, all in a single page. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 16:04, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
How efficient is that?! Groovy. :) – B.hotep •talk• 16:06, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I was just about to say the same thing! Vicenarian (Said · Done) 16:07, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Public Sights

You can delete it:) —Preceding unsigned comment added by PatrioticSergeant (talk • contribs) 14:23, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jamal Hammadi

You recently marked one of my articles as being patrolled. could you explain what I might be able to do to change that status and have it unmarked? Would you like more detailed information on it posted? All advice welcome. Many thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marinelf (talk • contribs) 16:26, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I did mark your article as patrolled, but this cannot be undone. Such a tag only reflects the fact a newpage patroller took a look at the page and either was satisfied that the article meets our inclusion guidelines or tagged it appropriately as not meeting them. Now I'm not the one who marked it for deletion, in fact I will unmark it immediately. -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 16:36, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Re Jamal Hammadi

Hi Blanchardb,

Thanks for untagging. Most appreciated.

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