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Don't understand reliable sources

Hi Toadette,

Please could we discuss the reliable sources I need for my article?

Perhaps if I explain the history, you would understand my issues.

Thanks! AMumFriend. AMumFriend (talk) 12:36, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

@AMumFriend, which article are you referring to? ToadetteEdit (talk) 16:27, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources

I don't get how the ones I used aren't reliable:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Gas_Emergency_Service_(UK)#cite_note-1

Thanks AMumFriend (talk) 18:58, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

@AMumFriend, all the sources don't mention the subject or only have brief mentions. I suggest finding sources that are reliable and independent to fulfill the general notability guidelines. ToadetteEdit (talk) 08:50, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ndimyvette (14:47, 24 September 2024)

hi, I would like to know if wikipedia accepts sources from all copyrights reserved. I saw in other people who wrote their information on wikipedia all copyrights reserved. --Ndimyvette (talk) 14:47, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

@Ndimyvette, welcome to Wikipedia. Wikipedia accepts copyrighted sources as references, but close phrasing is not allowed per the copyright policy. ToadetteEdit (talk) 15:07, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Regraab on Ida Van Smith (01:25, 30 September 2024)

I simply added a more exact fact about Ida's teaching career as I worked with her for several years. --Regraab (talk) 01:25, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

@Regraab, I recommend declaring a conflict of interest on your user page. ToadetteEdit (talk) 09:07, 30 September 2024 (UTC)