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Speedy deletion nomination of UCHealth

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  Hello, I'm Serial Number 54129. Wikipedia is written by people who have a wide diversity of opinions, but we try hard to make sure articles have a neutral point of view. Your recent edit to UCHealth seemed less than neutral and has been removed. If you think this was a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. ——SerialNumber54129 15:57, 12 February 2019 (UTC)Reply

Hi Serial Number 54129 - I left a message on your talk page but it seems to have been archived without response. Where should I post my questions?D'Nezzy Smith (talk) 18:40, 13 February 2019 (UTC)Reply
Yo @D'Nezzy Smith:, apologies, I thought I'd answered you  :) I see not, though. I think DGG is your go-to guy on this one; he's certainly mine. Best of luck with the article, and, btw, cool user name  :) ——SerialNumber54129 19:08, 13 February 2019 (UTC)Reply
 

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Your submission at Articles for creation: DSV Limiting Factor (April 24)

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted because it included copyrighted content, which is not permitted on Wikipedia. You are welcome to write an article on the subject, but please do not use copyrighted work. -- RoySmith (talk) 23:17, 24 April 2019 (UTC)Reply
 
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AfC notification: Draft:DSV Limiting Factor has a new comment

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I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:DSV Limiting Factor. Thanks! -- RoySmith (talk) 23:18, 24 April 2019 (UTC)Reply
Hi RoySmith - Thanks so much for checking this out and for your suggestions. I believe I've addressed your concerns. Would you mind taking another look to see if I'm on the right track? Again, I appreciate your counsel. D'Nezzy Smith (talk) 18:16, 29 April 2019 (UTC)Reply

Speedy deletion nomination of Draft:United Allergy Services

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A tag has been placed on Draft:United Allergy Services, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, group, product, service, person, or point of view and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. Please read the guidelines on spam and Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations for more information.

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@Jimfbleak: Thank you so much for this feedback. It's super-helpful and great reference for others who I may work with. I sincerely don't want to be one of those guys who don't understand that Wikipedia is not a brand's forum or a place for "messaging". I will see if I can find more references to determine notability and make another attempt - applying the right encyclopedic tone - if appropriate. In the meantime, I am working on another article that I'd love your feedback on, if you are willing. What's the best way to do that?D'Nezzy Smith (talk) 16:13, 4 June 2019 (UTC)Reply
Do you mean University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center? Jimfbleak - talk to me? 18:09, 4 June 2019 (UTC)Reply
@Jimfbleak: Actually I was talking about a company that sells Australian Biltong in the United States. The company (Stryve Biltong) has been covered more extensively than United Allergy Services and I've made sure it doesn't include anything that is remotely promotional.
Regarding MD Anderson, they did recently move a facility so I want to make that edit on their article, as well as add more context (specialties, etc.) for each location. Would really appreciate your thoughts/counsel on that as well. This is all such a big help and I want to do everything the right way.D'Nezzy Smith (talk) 13:48, 5 June 2019 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation: Stryve Biltong (June 13)

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by AngusWOOF were:  The comment the reviewer left was: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.
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Your submission at Articles for creation: DSV Limiting Factor (July 12)

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted because it included copyrighted content, which is not permitted on Wikipedia. You are welcome to write an article on the subject, but please do not use copyrighted work. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 23:26, 12 July 2019 (UTC)Reply
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Promotion and paid editing

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I see you've disclosed appropriately, so thank you for that but please stop editing content which you are paid for directly. Your edits are very promotional and you are turning articles into what are essentially directory entries. Please refrain from also moving content into mainspace yourself and instead allow for a reviewer to look at it first. Praxidicae (talk) 21:00, 22 August 2019 (UTC)Reply

  • Praxidicae thank you for the feedback. The intent is not to be promotional. I guess I had a different definition of what is general, straightforward information and what is promotional. I'm still trying to learn and definitely want to do everything correctly. I've removed the listing of clinics and services that the hospital provides and I will allow reviewers to look at content first moving forward. Again, I appreciate your feedback and welcome any additional comments or instruction D'Nezzy Smith (talk)

Your submission at Articles for creation: UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center has been accepted

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UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.
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Your submission at Articles for creation: Sub-Zero Group, Inc. (October 8)

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Sub-Zero Group (March 30)

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by Robert McClenon were: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.
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Concern regarding Draft:Sub-Zero Group

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Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia. FireflyBot (talk) 10:02, 28 February 2021 (UTC)Reply