Wikipedia:Wiki Guides/Some examples of email welcomes/Artdel

Article was deleted to new users:

Chzz's Example

Hi, <<username>>!

I'm <<name (and not some weird nick; preferably e.g. Jane, Bob, etc>> a Wikipedia editor, just like you. We Wikipedians are trying to make things easier for new users.

I saw that <<page>> was deleted, and wanted to try to help.

Wikipedia can be really harsh on new users. We try and keep it simple, but because it is so huge, we end up with so many rules, it can be difficult to get involved.

Basically: your article needed some references - to things like newspapers, or something. That would show why this thing is "notable", and therefore why we need an article about it (in the encyclopaedia).

If you can work with me, to find some "reliable sources" - like, newspapers or whatever...then I can help you get started.

Hope to hear from you soon, <<your name>>

Possible COI

Sumsum2010's Example

Hello <<username>>!

I'm <<your usernme>> a Wikipedia editor, just like you. We Wikipedians are trying to make things easier for new users.

I saw that <<article name>> was about to be deleted, and wanted to try to help.

Wikipedia can be really harsh on new users. We try and keep it simple, but because it is so huge, we end up with so many rules, it can be difficult to get involved.

Basically: your article needed some references - to things like newspapers, or something. That would show why this thing is "notable", and therefore why we need an article about it (in the encyclopaedia). However you have done a good job of staying neutral in your writing, as you appear to be closely related to the subject of the article. Not staying neutral is known as a Conflict of Interest(COI). Wikipedia takes COI's very seriously and it is important you remain neutral when writing. You can read the full COI policy here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:COI

I can work with you, to help you find some "reliable sources" - like, newspapers or whatever...then I can help you get started.

Hope to hear from you soon,

<<your username>>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:<<your username>>