User talk:Nightkeep
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[edit]I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you have any questions, check out Wikipedia:Questions or ask me on my talk page. Again, welcome! Izno (talk) 16:51, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
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- Thanks Izno, I guess I lacked the understanding of how many citations to make. Obviously most Wiki pages are created by individuals gleaning content from larger sites like NYT. In order for a wiki page to be created, do we need articles on only large sites? Our game is niche and indie. I'm ok with self-detonating the page with the db-author tag, but want to understand if we have a chance to keep it. Thanks again. Skyreacherent (talk) 20:05, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
- I have since updated the AfD and will add db-author to the page this afternoon. Skyreacherent (talk) 20:19, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
Advice on starting to edit
[edit]My advice to new editors is that it is best to start by making small improvements to existing articles, rather than creating new articles. That way any mistakes you make will be small ones, and you won't have the discouraging experience of repeatedly seeing hours of work deleted. Gradually, you will get to learn how Wikipedia works, and after a while you will know enough about what is acceptable to be able to write whole new articles without fear that they will be deleted. Over the years I have found that editors who start by making small changes to existing articles and work up from there have a far better chance of having a successful time here than those who jump right into creating new articles from the start. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 20:30, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for the support, I think you're right. I've been digging through the notable sources rules with citations, and it seems very subjective. The quick links for the custom google search seems to be the best way to validate whether or not a source is reputable and notable for online references. Skyreacherent (talk) 20:33, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
August 2016
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There have been two problems with this account: the account has been used for advertising or promotion, which is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia, and your username indicates that the account represents a business or other organisation or group, which is also against policy, as an account must be for just one person. Because of those problems, the account has been blocked indefinitely from editing.
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{{unblock|Your reason here}} at the bottom of your talk page, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Orange Mike | Talk 20:37, 4 August 2016 (UTC)Your username
[edit]Please be aware that because your username represents a business, it violates Wikipedia's username policy. Accounts can represent only individuals, not business or groups. Also, we discourage people from writing about their own businesses or works where they have a close affiliation, regardless of what username is chosen.
Please review Wikipedia's plain and simple conflict of interest guide and policy on paid editing at your earliest convenience. Thanks. --Drm310 (talk) 20:41, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
Will do, thanks Skyreacherent (talk) 20:53, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
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[edit]You have had a bit of a rough start, which is unfortunate. However, I hope you won't get discouraged, and continue to contribute constructively. Here is a proper welcome message with some links to helpful information. Best of luck on your rebooted Wikipedia adventure. --Drm310 (talk) 16:23, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
Welcome Nightkeep!
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