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Request for reconsideration: Draft:Galloni.net

joanne sandler

hello there, thanks for your comments - I will reformat the references as you suggest, could you give me some more pointers on improving the article? I am a Wikipedia newbie. Andreaella20 (talk) 14:49, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I have edited the first paragraph as an example of the style and tone that is required, you are attempting the most difficult task on Wikipedia with zero experience! Theroadislong (talk) 16:34, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much for guiding me, I really appreciate it! Andreaella20 (talk) 16:48, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Please read your first article, WP:Neutral point of view and WP:MOS for further guidance. 16:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) Theroadislong (talk) 16:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

thank you, will do. I'm going through and making it shorter and more neutral, and will then re-do the referencing. Andreaella20 (talk) 16:56, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello good morning. I've completely rewritten the submission and put the references in the correct style. Could you give me some feedback. It feels like it needs more detail, but I've kept it brief for now until I hear back from you. I've looked at the articles you suggested and tried to follow the guidance as carefully as possible. Andreaella20 (talk) 07:49, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Well done, a vast improvement, but please note that interviews confer zero notability. Theroadislong (talk) 08:10, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! I'm learning!! I will have another go at it later, will find some more evidence of notability to add to it and remove the interviews. Andreaella20 (talk) 08:19, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I've just had another go at it and included some more sources. Can you let me know how it's shaping up? Andreaella20 (talk) 08:34, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

yes looking good re-submit and another reviewer will take a look. Theroadislong (talk) 08:42, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

thank you so much for your help! Andreaella20 (talk) 08:46, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Top AfC Editor

		The Articles for Creation Barnstar 2025 Top Editor
		In 2025 you were one of the top AfC editors, thank you! --Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 19:13, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Well done, my friend! qcne (talk) 19:14, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Theroadislong (talk) 22:05, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Karate in Bihar

Times of India article has replace from Dainik Jagran Article to validation . Thanks Yogiin (talk) 06:24, 24 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/WestwoodHights573

Thought I might as well. I found one of their comments to be not to my taste. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 18:41, 24 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That went far better than I anticipated. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 18:51, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Reliable independent sources?

Hello Theroadislong, thank you for the comment to my draft. ("tealcreekmusic.com and Discogs are not reliable independent sources.")

Might I inquire what criteria would determine that these are not reliable independent sources?

And, if I wish to provide a reference to the recordings other than the label listing, would any of the following be acceptable? - The artist's personal website - Spotify, Pandora, Tidal or other streaming service - Amazon or other online retailer

Thanks for any further guidance you might be able to provide.

Tom Tombersax (talk) 19:31, 25 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

See reliable sources, yours are primary sources, but in any case you do not need to reference recordings. Theroadislong (talk) 20:08, 25 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Tombersax (talk) 11:10, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

PCTI Solutions

Reverted myself after I realized it was you who tagged it. I don't think it's an A7 but this is probably just us looking at two sides of it. Let someome else sort it. (But if it's declined I think EDT Hub should go with it to AfD) Star Mississippi 22:39, 25 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/EDT Hub now exists. (Thanks @Voorts for serving as CSD tie breaker) Star Mississippi 15:03, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Forest E. Johnson

Hi Theroadislong. I'm wondering whether you'd mind taking a look at Forest E. Johnson; it was created and submitted to AfC by someone who I believe is the son of the person the article is written about, and whose previous account is still indefinitely blocked. I don't think the AfC reviewer who approved the draft was aware of any of this, but it also seems that this reviewer is also fairly new and might've not given the article a thorough assessment. Since you're more experienced at this kind of thing, perhaps you could look things over. Technically, the creator created another account while blocked and their unblock request is still pending, and I don't know how AfC deals with accounts that submit drafts for review if their previous account is still under block. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:22, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I will have a go at editing it later, the tone is VERY chatty and it is poorly sourced, I suppose it could be moved back to draft? Theroadislong (talk) 08:31, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I've made a start there is more to be done, it seems astonishing that it was accepted at WP:AFC! Theroadislong (talk) 10:02, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for taking a look at this. -- Marchjuly (talk) 11

51, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

Could you help me?

Hi, I have a rather strange discussion with Ldm1954 at a page they moved to draft Draft:Tenio Popmintchev with tendentious questions. Is it possible that you look at it? How can I contest this? Thank you. I hope that you can take the time to answer, Johnwilliamsiii (talk) 08:45, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry but I try to avoid ALL articles that this user is involved with. His manner is rather unpleasant. Theroadislong (talk) 09:04, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I understand, but maybe you could give me some directions or opinions as to how I can 'fight' this? I take such implications/accusations very seriously. What happens if i move the draft back to article and request Afc ? ANY help is more than welcome. Thanks Johnwilliamsiii (talk) 09:34, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That would be edit warring, I suggest you submit it for review by clicking the blue submit button and wait for another reviewer to take a look. Theroadislong (talk) 09:41, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Geez what a hornets nest. You where absolutely right. Are they always like this? I remember when Wikipedia started, it used the be a friendly commumity, Do you think I should pick up the glove? Thanks. Johnwilliamsiii (talk) 11:42, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Johnwilliamsiii (talk page watcher) The best thing one can do when one meets an editor whom one finds not to be to one's taste is to smile, nod, and walk quietly away from the creature, trying very hard not to disturb it.

Setting that on one side, I would take this on the chin, display the moral high ground by making sure it is as good as it can be with referencing, submit it for review, and exercise calm patience. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 12:49, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Timtrent Thank you for your kind words and good advice. Yet once you'r attacked out of the blue it is not easy to keep on satin gloves. Thanks Johnwilliamsiii (talk) 18:46, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Johnwilliamsiii Always keep a spare pair! That means that you can put the spares on when the ones in use fall off. Life is too short for a Wikifight, and oyu have better things to do here. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 18:49, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Mina Vatan Parast

Hi thank you for cm Removed Instagram sources as they are not considered reliable per Wikipedia guidelines. Replaced with verified sources (IHF, Tehran Times). Mohammadvosoq (talk) 17:05, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:American Peptide Society 2

Hello, you recently declined my draft citing that it "reads more like an advertisement." I have made efforts to address sourcing concerns and would appreciate if you could review the specific independent secondary sources I added:

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (ref 2)
FASEB.org (ref in Organization section)
UNC Department of Chemistry (ref in Awards section)
University of Bristol School of Chemistry (ref in Awards section)
Chemical & Engineering News (ref in Hirschmann Award section)
Wiley Online Library (ref in Publications section)

These are independent, reliable sources from institutions not affiliated with the subject. I have also disclosed my connection via {{connected contributor}}.

Could you please point me to specific passages that read as promotional so I can address them? Thank you.

~~~~ Larssahl (talk) 17:21, 26 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

It is not clear in your review which shorts on which points and where in the submission you have responded to, and so not how it relates to the prominent wiki standards. Perhaps you may address it more substantiated.

It is not clear in your review which shorts on which points and where in the submission you have responded to, and so not how it relates to the prominent wiki standards. Perhaps you may address it more substantiated. Acc ovw (talk) 20:35, 29 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry I don't understand your commnent. Your draft fails to show how they would pass WP:NARTIST. Theroadislong (talk) 22:41, 29 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) @Acc ovw It is not clear from your draft how this person passes WP:NARTIST. I was looking at the draft earlier, and I was distracted before I submitted my review. I might have gone on to comment on the references, but I recognised that the template does that perfectly. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 22:48, 29 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your answer, I have re-submitted with a comment. The comment contains information on sources approved by me as editor and sources that are disputable and therefore are left out of the article on this artist.

Of course, anyone can add to this if it stands proof.

I foremost like to hear on which points the article is lacking: evidence/reference, importance/nob.

I am not an experienced editor. But I do know what is what. If I hold a paper encyclopedia, I would only want to see exhibitions mentioned that either meant a break through for an artist or for an art-movement that was significant in their/its initiation. The artist of my article has significance over a differing channel that had included peers and experts Verified in the article.

I'd like to hear your more experienced opinion on this view Acc ovw (talk) 23:25, 29 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

It is becoming clear that English is not your first language, you might be better advised to edit the Wikipedia of your own language. Theroadislong (talk) 23:30, 29 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you,

I am still missing simply the:answer (in any language you are comfortable with)

Note:

can you please try not to evade?

it would help the conversation.

Thanks in advance! ~2026-65447-5 (talk) 00:29, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Acc ovw, here's a quick run down that pulls the curtain back a little bit: Subjects of articles on Wikipedia need to be notable in the Wikipedia sense of the word. Literally, a test used to "decide whether a given topic warrants its own article." For an artist such as a sculptor, those rules are laid out at Wikipedia:Notability (people) § Creative professionals (which used the shortcut WP:NARTIST, that's what people are referring to). Therefore, your draft should show (using citations to reliable, independent, and secondary sources that contain significant coverage) that the subject meets that threshold. Hope that helps. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 01:15, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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North Texas Performing Arts

I honestly don't know why you declined the North Texas Performing Arts draft but i understand there are processes to that, which i respect. That's why i sent it to AFC. You commented about AI substances earlier, i have now revised the page completely. Should you have a moment, please provide your feedback! 💀 Kavento ( talk · contribs ) 18:25, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I have requested speedy deletion of the draft and am withdrawing from the project. Thank you for the feedback. 💀 Kavento ( talk · contribs ) 00:13, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

TANGO-DJ.AT Database

Hi Theroadislong,

thx for your speedy processing of my draft. I wanted to ask:

The database has been mentioned in an article edited by an independent editor for an established journal/magazin for media and archivesj - info7. I used a quote from that article, but the original article is several pages long. Another article is currently being written by an independent person for a well known and established tango German magazin (Tangodanza).

I think those should qualify as secondary and independent extensive sources about the database the draft is about. Could you suggest of HOW to include those sources into the draft in the best possible way, so it meets the necessary requirements?

thx, regards, Bernhard BeG42 (talk) 20:00, 1 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Andrew N. Jordan

Hi, you commented about the external links. The link pointed to de.wikipedia. Looking into it i found the solution and maybe it is helpful: Mark Srednicki. I didn't knew it, but I found a red link and looked as how to resove it. However after using it, it was reverted. Is using this format not allowed? Thanks Harold Foppele (talk) 09:58, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

My comment referred to this version [1] where you had external links to https://www.chapman.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/quantum-studies/index.aspx and https://www.hajim.rochester.edu/optics/ Theroadislong (talk) 10:05, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

As per comment bye Ldm, and WP:Red it would be nice to revert the link to blue. If I set it up, would you be interested in helping me create it to the WP standard? Thanks Harold Foppele (talk) 18:32, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That would be against the guidelines, a red link is NOT a bad thing, it indicates that we might need a new article created. Theroadislong (talk) 18:35, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion declined: User:Clareldn

Hello Theroadislong. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of User:Clareldn, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: The reason given is not a valid speedy deletion criterion. Thank you. Whpq (talk) 14:13, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Whpq Please can you suggest what the correct protocol would be, for inappropriate content on a user page? Theroadislong (talk) 14:19, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

In this case, the material looks like a misplaced draft. In such cases, it can be moved to the user sandbox or draft space. -- Whpq (talk) 14:25, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

OK...I'm never sure whether a non admin can do that. Theroadislong (talk) 14:26, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Aviteur

I appreciate your comment to the AFC.

All content was entirely citation-based and sourced from reliable media outlets, including Robb Report, WWD, the New York Times, and the Financial Times. As you will see the brand has more than enough WP:RS and meets WP:NCORP guidelines. What do you think??

I realize calling it a "luxury brand" may have come across as promotional, but I have checked similar pages such as Gucci and Versace, and many others use similar verbiage, plus I made sure there were citations for calling them "luxury" such as WWD, arabianknightonline.com, Glamour and Square Mile. Let me know if this is one of the issues?

Please let me know what else you think sounds promotional on the page so I can revise them. Please provide some specific recommendations.

Much appreciated. Hairmer (talk) 22:41, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

You're Too Straight to Love Me

Would you mind if I redirected this to the band's article? Bearian (talk) 00:22, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Bearian Sure that would be ideal. Theroadislong (talk) 08:23, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Rick Heidner

Was just moved to Draft:Salv Talk Page and the article cut-pasted into Rick Heidner without improvement... – SJ + 04:41, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

February 2026

Hello Theroadislong. Regarding the recent revert you made to Kray twins: you may already know about them, but you might find Wikipedia:Template index/User talk namespace useful. After a revert, these can be placed on the user's talk page to let them know you considered their edit inappropriate, and also direct new users towards the sandbox. They can also be used to give a stern warning to a vandal when they've been previously warned. Thank you. jolielover♥talk 10:49, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Roach (Phonetician)

Please can you help? It looks as if you have added a COI notice to the article Peter Roach (Phonetician), but I can't see anything that's been added since the conversation on my Talk page where there was an objection to my making some factual alterations to the text. That issue was, as far as I am aware, resolved satisfactorily, so I can't see what I'm now expected to do. RoachPeter (talk) 11:33, 7 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't edit the article directly you can instead request edits with the template {{edit COI}} on the article's talk page. Theroadislong (talk) 11:36, 7 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Hello @Theroadislong,

Thank you for the constructive comments you gave my draft. The blanket rejection gave by another editor seemed vague; you got right to the point.

I added multiple independent sources to back up claims made. It also gave me the chance to add more to the History section.

Thank you again. Have a great day!

~AmericanIrishman AmericanIrishman (talk) 19:51, 7 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question about Draft: Hamza Ahmed

Hi @Theroadislong,

You recently declined my submission for Hamza Ahmed as a wikipedia page. I've linked the BBC's documentary about his impact as well as the guardian saying that he is "the most prominent “manosphere’” influencer in the UK" so I'm not too sure how else I can prove his notability? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Moss789 (talk) 14:48, 8 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like you have re-submitted, perhaps the next reviewer will find it acceptable, I thought it borderline, good luck. Theroadislong (talk) 15:16, 8 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your clarification, I hope you have a great day. Moss789 (talk) 15:24, 8 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Reverted edit

Hi, you reverted my edit at Margaret Murnane, could you please explain why ? Thanks Harold Foppele (talk) 15:53, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

You are blocked from creating articles, your addition of a link to [[Henry Kapteijn]] seems to be evading the block and gaming the system. Theroadislong (talk) 16:05, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Is allowed or is it not allowed? I am not blocked for editing WP articles. I gladly follow any policy, if there is one. Harold Foppele (talk) 18:19, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Harold Foppele see Wikipedia:Gaming the system. Theroadislong (talk) 21:58, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]