Annatasja

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I have come across a couple of pages, which seems to be lacking credible sources and who have copied information directly from their website. Thus, it seems that the specific page has been created with the specific aim to advertise. Isn't that illegal?

(Annatasja (talk) 06:08, 13 August 2013 (UTC))Reply

It may or may not be illegal (depending on whether there has been a copyright violation, in which case it definitely is), but articles whose sole aim is to advertise violate Wikipedia's policy that it is not advertising. There are noticeboards for copyright problems, reliable-sources and neutral point of view questions where you can bring specific concerns; the noticeboards have detailed instructions. All the best, Miniapolis 12:55, 13 August 2013 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation: Cross Cultures Project Association (March 28)

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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 reason left by DGG was:

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

The comment they left was:

This is a press release for the association, not a description of it.

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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DGG ( talk ) 00:21, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply

Hello! Annatasja, I noticed your article was declined at Articles for Creation, and that can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! DGG ( talk ) 00:21, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply

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