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The content cited and added to the page is my written content, which is cited and published on the Humanetics webpage. I am the author and no copyright violation exists. I represent the source. Please do not remove this content. If you persist, I ask you to call me - verify your phone and I will respond. Thanks. Human Crash Safety (talk) 15:13, 16 May 2022 (UTC)Reply

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The content cited and added to the page is my written content, which is cited and published on the Humanetics webpage. I am the author and no copyright violation exists. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.240.215.23 (talk) 14:57, 16 May 2022 (UTC)Reply

The text you copied from this page carries a clear coppyright mark at the footer. Humanetics has claimed copyright on this text. Humanetics can go through the process to donate this copyrighted material, but I don't think it would much matter since the tone of the content is not appropriate for Wikipedia anyway, and is too focused on the history that led to the current state of the Humanetics product line rather than the industry as a whole. WikiDan61ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:45, 16 May 2022 (UTC)Reply
Thanks, I've sent the required copyright permissions email request. But I disagree on your assessment - the history of the people and manufacturers of ATDs are an important part of why crash test dummies even exist. My text is a scaled down summary and I've removed the editorial aspects to the article that I published on our website page. The wiki page itself is severely lacking in true detail and we'd like to help with that - through the eyes of those that have put the sweat equity into these technological devices. The scientists and engineers that established these companies that lead to today is very important. Thank you. Human Crash Safety (talk) 16:14, 16 May 2022 (UTC)Reply
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In general, sources connected to a topic are primary sources; while not automatically invalid, their use should be sparing and limited to verifying basic facts and figures (but not interpretations of them). Likewise, trade publications should be used with care in case they promote the subject in a subjective manner. --Drm310 🍁 (talk) 18:19, 16 May 2022 (UTC)Reply

  Please do not add promotional material to Wikipedia. While objective prose about beliefs, organisations, people, products or services is acceptable, Wikipedia is not a vehicle for soapboxing, advertising or promotion. Thank you. Mean as custard (talk) 10:40, 21 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

This overhaul of our page is a year old, so I ask you to be specific in what you object to. This overhaul is not all promotional. It is the history of a company intertwined with crash testing for over 70 years and there's historical fact added, new modern images of crash test devices not found anywhere else, there's modern updates to the political and regulatory environment happening today, and the changes to the corporation over the years. Please don't lazily turn back an entire revision. I ask for a paragraph by paragraph list of what you believe is promotional and allow us to address. Otherwise please push this matter to a Wikipedia arbitration involving other decision makers. Thank you! Human Crash Safety (talk) 13:57, 21 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

  Please stop. If you continue to add promotional or advertising material to Wikipedia, you may be blocked from editing. Mean as custard (talk) 14:02, 21 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

Please address my request above. Human Crash Safety (talk) 14:04, 21 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
The majority of what was added was promotional, so it would have been impossible to weed it out bit by bit. . .Mean as custard (talk)