Talk:Mike Simpson (Michigan politician)

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Hi I actually run the website mikesimpson2008.blogspot.com and the biographical information I pulled off it was written for use on that website and another by a Michigan House Democrats writer, who has given me explicit permission to use. —Preceding unsigned comment added by OMaolligain (talk • contribs) 03:42, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This brings up 3 issues:
- Issue #1: Permission must be verifiable, either with a GFDL-compatible license posted at the source or proof on file at the office through OTRS. Otherwise, Wikipedia cannot use the material.
- Issue #2: Please familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's core content policies, especially neutral point of view. The biography is written like an advertisement. Even if the permission problem is solved, the article has to be rewritten. Wikipedia is not a soapbox.
- Issue #3: Please be aware of Wikipedia policies on conflict of interest. Stated simply, you are not supposed to be doing this. • Gene93k (talk) 06:07, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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