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why is a page i just wrote about been deleted? i was just about to add more — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjodwyer (talk • contribs)

You'll have to tell me what article you're talking about. --Fang Aili ^talk 00:48, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

this page

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stansdad — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjodwyer (talk • contribs)

It was deleted because it did not assert notability, and it could also be considered advertising. You can read more about notability guidelines for online content here. Thanks, Fang Aili ^talk 00:52, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

i wrote all i could see on the website, i was about to add some more detail and a photograph. its not adversiting the url is called "stansdad" exactly, that's like saying this wiki is advertising http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjodwyer (talk • contribs)

Even so, you would have to show why you think the website is notable. We do not have articles on every website there is. Thanks, Fang Aili ^talk 00:57, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi I have been informed of inappropriate accusations about myself and my entries at the above page. You are mentioned and gave advice to google and test the page - which obviously has not happened.

I have updated many pages and am in the process of doing many more. The page mentioned was one of my early pages when I was learning the ropes and the speedy deletion was due to a lack of links rather than the content not being appropriate. I learnt how to link to information and I really take offense at someone saying that an award winning, multi published author is not suitable for wiki or that if such a person is listed it must be by themselves. I am a professional in the area of heritage and am on ministerially appointed committees and have been working in my own time at ensuring that the information on wiki for the Central Victorian Region is accurate. There are several stub pages I have improved, I've sourced and linked others and provided images.

It does worry me somewhat that someone can have something of this nature pop up on google without having checked the facts by clicking on the links or contacting me to see whether his accusation was true or not. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.254.125.77 (talk • contribs)

Please be more specific about what you are talking about and what you would like to have happen. I do not understand your concern. --Fang Aili ^talk 14:33, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

1) Unfounded, unchecked accusation made on site which appears in google. 2) Even though the site checks out with the advice you have given and meets wiki notability requirements the comments remain on Rob_Lindsey's page. 3) The presense of these comments once they have been proven wrong are not fair and must surely constitute abuse. Gervo1865 21:58, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you have a problem with the article Clare Gervasoni, you are welcome to edit it. About the "abuse", Rob Lindsey was only considering Wikipedia's guidelines, not attacking you. We have guidelines against people writing about themselves and notability guidelines. Thanks, Fang Aili ^talk 14:05, 29 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm GorillaWarfare and am hoping to receive some coaching to become an admin. If you'd like to coach me, please leave a message on my talk page. You can see my edit count here but don't be surprised when you see that I have 25 edits. That is because I recently forgot the password to my old account, User:Theunicyclegirl. Here is my edit count from my old account. I almost have 2000 edits. I frequently revert vandalism by watching Lupin's filtered RCs. I also like to expand stubs, particularly those relating to cats or dogs. I am very good with user warning templates and speedy deletion templates. I sometimes respond on AFD. Thanks for considering me! --GorillaWarfare ^talk 16:57, 29 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry, I'm full up! I have several new admin coachees, and they're keeping me busy. I don't mind answering questions now and then though, so do ask me if you have a question. Cheers, Fang Aili ^talk 15:49, 30 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, well thanks at least for telling me. I appreciate it! –GorillaWarfare ^talk 20:18, 30 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi You have just deleted a article Spike Island Art Space which is an art organisation in Bristol. I was about to go back to edit more and it has been deleted. Why might i ask have you deleted this??

A prompt response would be appreciated

Lori Taylor--Spikeisland 16:24, 2 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• Spikeisland (talk · contribs)

Hello Lori. It was deleted because it was written like an advertisement. There are a few other concerns as well: it looks suspiciously like a copyright violation. If the text was copy/pasted from a website, it is probably copyrighted, and Wikipedia cannot accept it. Additionally, since you are the marketing manager for this island, you have a conflict of interest, and probably should not be writing about this subject. If the place is notable, trust that someone else will write about it. Thank you and have a good day, Fang Aili ^talk 16:30, 2 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, yesterday I just want to publish the details about the mind mapping software-XMIND here. But soon it was deleted. So can you tell me what's the problem happened? Thank you very much! Stephen

• Stephen0928 (talk · contribs)

Hello Stephen. It was deleted because it was written like advertising. Thanks, and have a great Friday. --Fang Aili ^talk 13:29, 3 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed in your comment on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Klein ISD Vistas High School you mentioned someone needed to improve the article, so I did a rewrite. It is certainly not a featured article candidate, but its an improvement. -- DS1953 ^talk 02:10, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship. Unfortunately the nomination did not succeed, but please rest assured that I am still in full support of the Wikipedia project, and I'll try again in a few months! If you ever have any questions or suggestions for me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, --Elonka 06:31, 6 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why was my page on Murder Rock Golf Club deleted?? I worked for 30 minutes on that for a freakin school project and now it's lost. I did my internship there this summer and there was hardly any information on it on the internet. What gives? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Coasterbill42 (talk • contribs)

Because it was written like advertising. If you would like a copy for your personal use, please email me. --Fang Aili ^talk 02:35, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How the heck was it advertising? I worked for 400 freakin hours on that course so far this summer and I was trying to let people know that there was a new course opening this fall.

Yes I would like a copy of it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Coasterbill42 (talk • contribs)

"Murder Rock provides its patrons with an impressive Clubhouse constructed at the highest elevation of the Branson Creek Development for a magnificent view." ... that's certainly advertising language. If you would a copy of the article, please email me. --Fang Aili ^talk 02:44, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's true, It is sitting on the highest elevation within 20 miles of the golf course. Would I lie about that? How about changing it to " Murder Rock's clubhouse sits on the highest elevation on the Branson Creek property." And yes, I would still like a copy so I can "Unadvertise" it and put it back on here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Coasterbill42 (talk • contribs)

I'm not saying you're lying. Again, if you want the article, please email me. There's a link in the toolbox, on the left of the screen. If you submit the article again ("unadvertised"), please also be sure it meets notability guidelines. Thanks, Fang Aili ^talk 18:40, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• FROM YOUR FRIEND:

 ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 00:13, 09 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You are WELCOME. I'm just here doing my job. Enjoy the rest of the week. And Happy Editing. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 15:35, 09 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The article has been renamed correctly as Vistas High School Program. There is a discussion on a possible merge to its parent article at Klein ISD Merge. Your input is welcome. – Dreadstar † 22:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Spoo FAR has gone to FARC, but it doesn't look like previous comments to "keep" apply to the FARC (I don't get it either). If you are so inclined, it could use your !vote. Either way, my genuine thanks for your support of the article. --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 17:47, 12 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the heads up. I have voted accordingly. --Fang Aili ^talk 01:48, 13 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How long will I be wating for a Admin Coach? I'm currently 65th in the waiting list for an admin coach. --MacMad 06:08, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

As well, I had forgot slightly about the Admin Coaching, do I now have to add my name at the bottom of the active list? themcman1 _talk 13:38, 15 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, on your name in older requests, say you would like to reactivate your application. --MacMad (talk · contribs)  16:57, 15 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just put it in the active requests section. Also, it is not necessary to wait in line. It doesn't work that way. You can try to contact one of the available coaches--check the status page for available coaches (those without coachees right now), or you can message someone who might take on additional coachees. --Fang Aili ^talk 00:22, 16 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Don't worry, FayssalF is going to coach me in the admin coaching programme starting in 'a few days'. --MacMad (talk · contribs)  06:50, 2 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, (can I call you Erica?) Erica. I hope that you can forgive me for taking so long to reply your question in our Admin Coaching. I was very busy, but its all over, so I'm back. I thought of telling you that I would be late in replying, but I was too caught up in my stuff, so..I'm sorry. Cheers, Zacharycrimsonwolf 13:22, 17 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I've been crazy busy with work too and have spent very little time on-wiki. I will try to get online this weekend. --Fang Aili ^talk 14:47, 17 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Are you up for another coachee? If so, do let me be added to your list! Maybe then ZC and I can get better work on the Malaysia Portal? docboat 17:04, 24 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry, but no. My online time is very limited these days. Cheers, Fang Aili ^talk 00:08, 25 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Fang Aili, On May 24, 2007 you deleted Applied Biosystems, Inc. citing {{db-advert}}. I intend to create a good new history page with good refs for this pioneer biotech and biochem instruments company, as a buildup to a new/same page for a major uncompleted company in ‎Wikipedia:WikiProject Missing encyclopedic articles/List of notable companies. But before I get too deeply invested into it, I want to make sure it doesn't just get deleted. Just browsing on the surface of Wikipedia, it seems to have a singnificant history, as to notability, based on the "what links here" wikilinks, which are pretty substantial, for a never created/deleted page:

• ABI (links)
• Foster City, California (links)
• DNA sequencer (links)
• Leroy Hood (links)
• List of genetics research organizations (links)
• DNA sequencing (links)
• PerkinElmer (links)
• User:Ceyockey/List of companies by publication mention (links)
• Talk:Oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (links)
• Image:Str profile.jpg (links)
• User talk:Tzyyga (links)
• Robert Brownlee (chemist) (links)

Well, frankly, just based on this quick New York Times source that I just found, I am going to move forward with creating the page:

http://partners.nytimes.com/library/national/science/062700sci-genome-history.html

"The concept of Celera grew from a surprising source, a company then known as Applied Biosystems, which made the principal brand of DNA sequencing machine used by the consortium's centers." Steven Russell 21:24, 26 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just checking to see if you're still around. How are things? Dreadstar † 01:35, 5 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I began to post information on a singer, Kristin Mainhart, but it was deleted. It was a bio on the singer, who has made contributions to various television soundtracks (including a recent inclusion on FX's Dirt). I hadn't gone back to update it with pictures, musical contribution links and stuff (I'm new to the codes, etc.). This artist is just like Amy Winehouse, whose bio appears to be in tact. If you could offer an explanation as to why it was deleted, it would be greatly appreciated. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vpc123 (talk • contribs) 17:30, 5 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Kristin Mainhart

At the time it was deleted because it did not assert notability, and was written in a promotional manner. It has since been recreated and is up for deletion. You have already commented at the link above. Cheers, Fang Aili ^talk 18:18, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Long time no see, dear Erica! :) What a wonderful surprise it was to see you again, and as a nominator of Dreadstar no less! It's wonderful to encounter old friends like you again, and I hope we remain in contact from now on, sounds ok? Lots of love, Phaedriel - 11:00, 11 September 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dearest ,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 55 supports, 15 oppose, and 1 neutral. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, I thank you for taking the time to vote in my nomination. I'm a new admin, so if you have any suggestions feel free to let me know. I would like to give a special shout out to Fang Aili, Phaedriel, and Anonymous Dissident, for their co-nominations. Thank you all!

Dreadstar

Credits

This RFA thanks was inspired by The Random Editor's modification of Phaedriel's RFA thanks.

For years of silent, yet extremely hard effort for the best of our project, and still finding the time to coach and nominate excellent editors for RfA, I present you with this little star. Modest as it is, and knowing you deserve so much more, may this be a token of my admiration and gratitude to you, my dear Erica! :) Love, Phaedriel 21:55, 18 September 2007 (UTC) [reply]