User talk:205.200.67.149

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[edit] ABAA

Hi,

While new content is wonderful in principle, certain types of content fall under WP's criteria for speedy deletion. In this case, ABAA's article offended CSDs A7 and G11. Because Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a business directory, articles on organizations must assert encyclopedic notability (it is not enough that an organization exists) -- failing to do so is speedy deletable (A7); articles must also not be written in manner that is strikingly promotional (G11). ABAA's article was deleted for both these reasons. New editors are not punished for the mistakes they make in their first drafts, but it is hoped that they will learn the guidelines through practice, and warnings as necessary. In this case, the author ABAA failed to "take the hint", and has seen his content speedy deleted four times now, after which point, protection against recreation is the norm. The place to list a business that is not encyclopedically notable is the telephone directory, or the like. Best wishes, Xoloz 14:08, 7 September 2007 (UTC)


While non-profits are often admirable, Wikipedia does not waive its notability criteria for them. To satisfy the relevant guideline, one would need independent, reliable sources (from the mainstream press, or major coverage in an industry periodical or scientific journal, independent of the subject.) If your interest is mostly in establishing a locus from which employees can communicate, try myspace.com or facebook.com. As an encyclopedia, Wikipedia exists to chronicle things of some renown. Best wishes, Xoloz 14:40, 7 September 2007 (UTC)