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When reviewing the mentioned draft for AfC, I notice you left a comment, on a previous version of this draft. If you can remember, I'm interested in what it was. Ktkvtsh (talk) 03:51, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry that was 18 months ago! Probably something along the lines of failing WP:NORG? Theroadislong (talk) 08:29, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Most likely. As you saw, I have declined it. Thanks for the reply! Hope you have a great Friday. Ktkvtsh (talk) 15:11, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I believe you left a notice on this page about COI and use of primary sources. I've done some work there now and hope to take the notice down. I'd be very grateful for your comments before I do so. CoalsCollective (talk) 13:10, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That's why I trying to refine it now. Can you review it later when I'll finish? 83.142.111.89 (talk) 23:42, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

These sources are useful for the study and research of Theobroma cacao, so please undo the edit. FutureBuilder14 (talk) 23:53, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have used chat gpt to assist yes. But the article is accurate and the subject is mentioned in other wiki articles but does not have his own page GoodFriday1983 (talk) 21:49, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

about? 83.142.111.118 (talk) 15:16, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The draft in question states "Eco Deals was created by Enric Casals Brufau" the user is editing with the user name "Enriccb2004" which strongly suggests they have a conflict of interest here. Theroadislong (talk) 15:34, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ohh... I stopped reading the article after evaluating the sources. Now I got it, thanks! 83.142.111.118 (talk) 15:37, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What does it mean he's vice-president of agoda but didn't disclose the coi towards exactly agoda? 83.142.111.82 (talk) 14:54, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I did them each individually so you can look at them I am not trying to argue but it is not constructive when you just remove every edit I do when you only had a problem with a small portion Macbook01 (talk) 17:40, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You have been reverted by two experienced users and yet you have continued to edit war the non notable awards back in again. Theroadislong (talk) 18:10, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I translated this article and added two sources to it, one of the sources is an independent article about him about his definition of instrumental music. Draft:Alireza Jadidi (musician) Combanatc (talk) 18:19, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's still not clear how they would pass WP:NMUSICIAN? Theroadislong (talk) 18:21, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This is because he is known for his cooperation in expanding the style of instrumental music and electronic dance genre in Iran, and he is one of the pioneering Iranian musicians in this style. Combanatc (talk) 18:28, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

He passes paragraph number 7 in NMUSICIAN, because he is one of the pioneers of instrumental music in Iran, and music in Iran is severely restricted, and he has released the first album of Iranian instrumental music in the electronic dance genre. Combanatc (talk) 18:32, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/User:Vikworker8 qcne (talk) 20:30, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Its a legit army officers biography. I know him personally. Pls accept the article but st this point i dont have any reference link or whatsoever. I do have some magazines of him in google which you can search by his name. It was during the time he was a colonel. 103.163.51.45 (talk) 12:00, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft Draft:Ghulam Ariqul Alam has only one source and no indication of passing WP:GNG, if you know him then you have a conflict of interest which you should declare on your user page. Theroadislong (talk) 16:08, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I have revised the draft of Alireza's article, and added some independent and unbiased references to it, please check it again and publish it if approved. I think it's time to publish this draft. Thank you good editor. Jamal190009 (talk) 12:02, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It has been rejected twice topic is not notable Theroadislong (talk) 12:56, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Theroadislong,

Please let me know if my latest revision of the LEE HOCKSTADER draft article has been received. I updated it twice yesterday (February 15). The second update was a few hours after you had rejected the first update. I hit the SUBMIT button on the second update but see no acknowledgment that it was received. The new draft is substantially longer than the rejected draft and contains 40 footnotes.

Some background: An earlier draft of the same article had been rejected by your colleague Flat Out. Yesterday I looked for the rejected draft in order to update it with substantial new material that I believe would make the article acceptable to Wikipedia. But the only way I could access that draft was to hit the RESUBMIT button, thus sending back the rejected draft with no changes. Once I had access, I updated the draft article and submitted it again.

Please let me know if Wikipedia editors now have access to it.

Thanks,

C.redcrayola C.redcrayola (talk) 12:20, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft Draft:Lee Hockstader has not been re-submitted for review, I am struggling to find ANY reliable, independent sources there, they all appear to be primary sources ie. written by him? We have no interest in them. Theroadislong (talk) 12:25, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You mentioned that this article requires copy edit or if i translated it, I translated it from german (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbergbahn) and need to add the interlanguage links. X4VIER.OneTap (talk) 15:39, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Thank you for reviewing my article about Enos Njeru and I appreciate your feedback. Would you please help me edit it so it goes through. Kindly guide me MuchangiJK (talk) 17:32, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is nothing to suggest that he is notable in Wikipedia terms, sorry. Theroadislong (talk) 17:35, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the feedback, but he has massive media coverage. plus they hold a notable position in Kenya. What can i do to show this or how can you help me improve it? MuchangiJK (talk) 17:40, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kindly help me make it work MuchangiJK (talk) 17:57, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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DanceNstl (talk) 15:39, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Can you help with my recently uplaoded page that was declined? DanceNstl (talk) 15:41, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft User:DanceNstl/sandbox has no content so there was nothing to review? Theroadislong (talk) 16:09, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Joffe_Books_(publisher)== Request for Feedback on Revised Joffe Books Draft ==

Thank you for taking the time to review my draft of Joffe Books. I appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to improve the article. I have made significant revisions to address your concerns about notability and sourcing. Specifically:

The article now includes significant coverage from reputable, independent sources: - *The Bookseller*: Coverage of acquisitions (Choc Lit, Lume Books) and company profile. - *Publishers Weekly*: Report on Joffe Books’ expansion through acquisitions. - *FAD Magazine*: Interview-based profile on founder Jasper Joffe and the company's history. - *Amazon (via press)*: Recognition of Joffe Books authors Joy Ellis and Faith Martin as Kindle Unlimited bestsellers.

All sources are reliable, secondary, and independent of the subject, meeting WP:GNG and WP:RS.

- **Awards:**

 - *Trade Publisher of the Year*, Independent Publishing Awards (2023)  
 - *People's Book Prize for Best Publisher* (2024)  

- **Acquisitions:** Expanded catalog with notable publishers *Choc Lit* and *Lume Books* (covered by *Publishers Weekly* and *The Bookseller*). - **Bestselling Authors:** Published *Joy Ellis* and *Faith Martin*, two of the most-read authors on Kindle Unlimited (Amazon coverage).

These accomplishments establish industry notability per WP:ORGCRIT and WP:COMPANY.

- **Organized** the article with clear sections (*History, Awards, Publications*). - **Removed promotional language**, ensuring a neutral, encyclopedic tone. - **Properly formatted citations** using the recommended templates.

---

I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on these improvements. If you have time, could you please review the revised draft or let me know if there are any additional adjustments needed to meet Wikipedia’s standards?

Thank you so much for your time and guidance!

Best regards,

assorted profiles, interviews and Amazon are clearly NOT reliable independent sources. Theroadislong (talk) 17:22, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry didn't see this and posted again.

I don't understand. *The Bookseller* and *Publishers Weekly* are reliable and independent sources.

thanks for your help Editor128z (talk) 09:20, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

Thank you for your time and effort in reviewing my draft for Joffe Books (publisher). I understand that the draft was declined due to concerns about notability and sourcing. I made substantial improvements to address these issues and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

• • Key Improvements Made:**

1. **Added Multiple Independent, Reliable Sources:**

  - Coverage from established industry publications such as:
    - The Bookseller (company profile and acquisitions)  
    - Publishers Weekly (Choc Lit acquisition coverage)  
    - FAD Magazine (founder profile and company history)  
    - Amazon (bestselling author recognition)  
  
  All sources are independent and provide significant coverage per WP:RS and WP:GNG.

2. **Demonstrated Industry Notability:**

  - **Awards:** Trade Publisher of the Year (Independent Publishing Awards, 2023) and People's Book Prize for Best Publisher (2024).  
  - **Acquisitions:** Notably acquired Choc Lit and Lume Books, expanding its catalog.  
  - **Bestselling Authors:** Publishes two of the most-read UK authors on Kindle Unlimited (Joy Ellis and Faith Martin).  
  
  These accomplishments demonstrate notability according to WP:ORGCRIT.

3. **Ensured Neutrality and Verifiability:**

  - Removed any promotional language and ensured all claims are sourced.  
  - Structured the draft clearly with proper sections and citations.

thank you Editor128z (talk) 09:16, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See my response above. Theroadislong (talk) 09:22, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

When you have a moment, would you mind having a look at the Talk:Society of Authors page, please? There's an ongoing discussion over whether or not the issues highlighted in the template you added have been fully addressed, and it would be good to have your input. ArthurTheGardener (talk) 10:36, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Roadislong,

I left the article YOU APPROVED up for over a year.

Now that I voluntarily update it to give it more encyclopedic tone, YOU CUT SO MUCH INFORMATION OUT.

What is your problem? Why are you targeting my page???? I'm just doing my best to make sure a notable Hawaiian musician is remembered. You're taking all the information out of my article! Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 11:33, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The entire article was untouched and unedited for a year. You APPROVED IT!

Then another volunteer editor marked it for "inappropriate tone", and I edited it, and you're DELETING SO MUCH INFORMATION!

Had I done nothing, the entire article would still have been up! Why are you targeting me! Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 11:35, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It is NOT your page, it is Wikipedia's article about David Rogers. We are not interested in ensuring a notable musician is remembered, we merely neutrally report what reliable, independent sources say about a topic. I have taken out unsourced puffery and edited the article per WP:MOS. Theroadislong (talk) 11:38, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's an article YOU Approved, that ANOTHER volunteer editor later marked "inappropriate tone, not encyclopedic. Someone help revise."

Then I revise it and even shorten it, and you hack it back a further 33%.

We went through this hassle the first time, I KNOW you didn't read the sources. I did.

You caught me in the middle of editing the article and slashed sentences I may have missed citations for. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 12:06, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm going to put all that "unsourced puffery" and source it. Why? Because it was in the SOURCE. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 12:07, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See WP:BATTLEGROUND that sort of editing is likely to lead to a block. Theroadislong (talk) 12:14, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You did not read the published books. You literally cut out sentences that were cited in the sources and claimed they were unsourced.

How is that objective?

I had legitimate sources and citations. You deleted the sentences and called it "unsourced puffery". That is simply unjust and bad form on your behalf. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 12:44, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I removed unsourced puffery here [1] and removed sourced but inappropriate tone here [2] and chatty content like “Rogers’s contributions went beyond performance” and “his influence extended far beyond Hawai’i’s shores” is NOT appropriate for an encyclopaedia. Theroadislong (talk) 12:54, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Rogers helped shape the sound of modern Hawaiian steel guitar and left a lasting impact on the music community"

That's literally what it says from being an Inductee into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. It's a legitimate source. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 13:01, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You didn't bother to verify the legitimacy of the source, you just assumed that it was puffery.

You didn't do your proper due diligence. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 13:02, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

then it needs to be added as a quote NOT in Wikipedia's voice. Theroadislong (talk) 13:04, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If that's the case, you could have put it in a quote instead of delete.

This is why it is obvious that you're not behaving in a fair and impartial manner. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 13:08, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you think I have acted incorrectly feel free to report me to WP:ANI and get other opinions. Theroadislong (talk) 13:14, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

{{subst:ANI-notice}}

I will be reporting you to WP:ANI. Other opinions are needed on this matter.

You are applying an extremely heavy hand towards edits that meet Wikipedia's guidelines. Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 20:44, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

the Hawaiian music hall of fame is a legitimate source of notability per wikipedia's guideline. It is a legitimate 501c3 non profit with a board of directors.

https://hmhof.org/about-us/ Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 13:07, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This is your notice that I will be reporting you to WP:ANI Thepublicschoolmusician (talk) 20:41, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Asking to prioritize the awards is tough. A film festival may receive two or three thousand submissions., select only seventy films to be shown, and give ten awards. So, just being selected is "notable." Jaulikfoster (talk) 16:51, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Notable awards in this context are those that have their own Wikipedia articles. Theroadislong (talk) 16:53, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I just did a quick check and none of them had Wikipedia articles. Jaulikfoster (talk) 16:58, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Which means they do not contribute to passing the criteria at WP:NFILM. Theroadislong (talk) 17:01, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's my understanding that a biographical film about a notable person(s) satisfies the requirements. There's already a Wikipedia article about Dick Gregory. There are numerous articles and interviews about Shalisa Davis setting the world record in running marathons on seven continents. Likewise, there are numerous articles and interviews about Anthony Reed becoming the first Black in the world to complete marathons on seven continents. And there are numerous articles about Ron Gregory's NCAA All-American track and cross country accomplishments.

Also, a number of the film festivals have been around for over twenty years, which lends to their credibility. Jaulikfoster (talk) 17:29, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Also the notability article states, "The general notability guideline states: "If a topic has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject, it is presumed to satisfy the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article or stand-alone list." This documentary clearly satisfies this requirement. Jaulikfoster (talk) 17:31, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Departure– (talk) 20:57, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Correct aircraft is not a phrase in use. Specific or other words would possibly work. Engage01 (talk) 15:06, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I see no reason why you would think that, and it looks like you have been blocked now anyway. Theroadislong (talk) 15:17, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it’s a redirect link now, but the goal is to make that redirect link U.S. Route 78 in Tennessee into a full article link for draft:U.S. Route 78 in Tennessee. 158.93.6.52 (talk) 20:16, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I just tagged the redirect for deletion so it can be replaced with the draft. Theroadislong (talk) 20:17, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The deletion is done, when is the draft article going to approve. 158.93.6.52 (talk) 20:32, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Dear Member Firstly i thank you for your message how ever i do not appreciate your threat towards me so I've i seek help and support from another admin. Matt Goss album Gossy didn't chart in the UK or wordlwide this is fact and if you dispute this can you provide a source that show that the album did. According to BPI and Official charts company the album sold less that 100 copies. Wiki is for all not for the few and its not vandalizing when the information is fact. please check the official charts company charts for information Sallyk20254 (talk) 15:59, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You added unsourced content despite previous warnings, you can add back the content as long a s uyouadd the source, we don't add rumours to articles. Theroadislong (talk) 16:02, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Nikolaos Zormpas

Hello! Thanks for your kind comment and for pointing me to the right direction. Researching for wiki supported sources for this author to increase the credibility, what about the recommendations coming by Joseph Michelli(Joseph Michelli) and Chip Conley(Chip Conley) ? Could they possibly add the missing parts?

"All leaders and managers need to read Customer Escalations Management. This well-written, easily accessible book provides powerful and practical tools to develop systems and organizational competencies that will turn service breakdowns into customer experience breakthroughs. When you leverage the power of Customer Escalations Management, your team members and customers will thank you!"

By Joseph Michelli, Ph.D. - New York Times #1 Bestselling author of books like Stronger Through Adversity, The Airbnb Way, and The Starbucks Experience

"Nikolaos' book is a must have tool for any company wanting to thrive in customer satisfaction and retention. Make sure to add the ingredients of his golden recipe to your arsenal."

By Chip Conley - Founder, Modern Elder Academy

(part of the editorial reviews section of book's amazon page - https://www.amazon.com/Customer-Escalations-Management-exceptional-experience-ebook/dp/B09RWQNYW8?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Selavatin (talk) 15:54, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Amazon reviews are not reliable independent sources, the draft was rejected so it's probably time to WP:DROPTHESTICK and move on. Theroadislong (talk) 15:59, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please allow me to clarify that these are not amazon reviews but testimonials coming from well known figures featured on wiki and giving credibility to the author. Selavatin (talk) 16:10, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Additionally, Readers Favorite is an extremely well known award contest which had also awarded the actor Jim Carrey - https://readersfavorite.com/rfreviews/search?search=jim+carrey Selavatin (talk) 16:19, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

None of that helps with notability as far as I can see, but it is User:Gheus that you need to convince as he was the rejecting editor. Theroadislong (talk) 16:23, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]