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March 3

Review of Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Monday Night Comeback

I don't want to sound like a sore loser, but I don't really get how this article is exactly news report sounding. The Monday Night Miracle sounded like one, and this one doesn't really sound like one. Can I get some assistance to give me a "simple" reason why? Thanks. ZappaOMati (talk) 04:01, 3 March 2012 (UTC)Zappa[reply]

Nice looking article. However, Glendale we have a problem. Have a look here: >WP:SPORTSEVENT<. Just looking at the article briefly, you might be able to meet notability, but not with citations from nfl.com or blogs. In my opinion, ESPN is kind of iffy, but I don't make the rules. I think if you can find another one or two independent reliable sources that says the game was notable, then I think you have it made. 05:12, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Why me Article is being deleted

I made 4 or 5 articles about game companies, and all have been deleted — Preceding unsigned comment added by GavinP1234 (talk • contribs) 08:28, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Articles on Wikipedia must be about notable subjects. That means you can't just create pages about anything and expect them to stay. If a company has been discussed in detail, in multiple reliable sources, that are independent of that company, then it might deserve a Wikipedia article. Pol430 talk to me 09:35, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

notability

The Wikipedia notability guidelines state that in order to be verifiable, a company must have been noticed by the mainstream media. I have an article for creation that has been rejecte d because of notability issues. However, the article includes a reference to a whole story in one of Australia's major state dailies (although the reviewer called it a minor newspaper - the reviewer, it would seem, has no awareness of Australian media). It is my understanding that this should meet the notability requirements. Could someone please explain to me this apparent contradiction?

I am also disappointed that innovation and entrepreneurialism are not criteria valued by Wikipedia.

CascadeLily — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.176.25.191 (talk) 12:14, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Its notability, plain and simple. You have a lot of sources but almost none of them are reliable and meet requirements. There are many that don't even make mention other then it is the publisher of their work and most are self-promotional. It just doesn't meet the simple requirements as noted by the other reviewer. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 15:55, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I believe we are talking about Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/eMergent Publishing? Well, the key word in our policy here is "multiple". As Chris says, many (if not most) of your sources are either very promotional in nature or and primary (come from the company or an affiliate itself), and you also have many blogs (which aren't reliable). Yes, the Australian newspaper is good, but if that's all you got your submission isn't likely to be accepted. Hope this helped. Nolelover ^Talk^·^Contribs 16:11, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Has the british government ever confirmed the events of 1943 when a group of German paratroopres landed in England to try and kidnap Winston churchill as portrayed in the book the eagle has landed?

Did this happen or is it mady up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.30.255.149 (talk) 15:59, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This help desk is for answering questions about the Articles for Creation process. Perhaps you can try the Reference Desk? Nolelover ^Talk^·^Contribs 16:08, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

We have no idea, but our article on: The Eagle Has Landed would seem to indicate it was all made up. Pol430 talk to me 16:10, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Punjabi calender

give me the punjabi calender of 1967.. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 182.177.166.180 (talk) 16:49, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This is a desk for helping AfC users. We don't have Punjabi calendars, although you can try the Reference Desk. Nolelover ^Talk^·^Contribs 17:38, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jim Ronayne

Hello,

I am frustrated that this article has once agin been declined, when all guidelines were followed in its creation. Jim Ronayne is a very notable sports person, this is supported by references and links provided in the article. His team mates, in particular those who played with him in the 1983 All-Ireland football final, all have a Wikipedia articles ! Here are links to some of these players articles http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Pat_Canavan http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Kieran_Duff http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Brian_Mullins also please revert to Dubin GAA Honours wikipedia page for more information.

Thank you, Dublin1983 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dublin1983 (talk • contribs) 17:23, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Checking... I'm looking at why it was declined atm, please hold

- Happysailor ^(Talk) 17:41, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry Dublin1983, this should have been accepted, easily. Nolelover ^Talk^·^Contribs 17:43, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)

Done agree. Sorry for the confusion this caused. - Happysailor ^(Talk) 17:44, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I'm sorry Sailor...I didn't realize you were looking into this. Created though, and thanks for your work Dublin :) Nolelover ^Talk^·^Contribs 17:48, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Who accepts/declines articles?

Who accepts/declines articles? — Preceding unsigned comment added by TUMOdesign (talk • contribs) 20:36, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Editors who are autoconfirmed who show an interest in reviewing articles accepts/declines an article.--Hallows AG (talk) 20:38, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi & Welcome, a couple of things. I've declined your submission at present because you have not provided any references in order to prove notability. All articles need to prove this, and the easiest way to see how is by reading WP:42. It also reads a little like an advert with sentences like Through our specialization we have experience of.... So it just needs some work. I've also left a note on your talk page regarding your username

- Happysailor ^(Talk) 20:47, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]