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02:54, 14 May 2023 review of submission by Andro Keshelashvili

Andro Keshelashvili (talk · contribs)
- Draft:Franklin Clinton (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

My submission has been declined twice and I don't think the reviewer has helped me in feedback a lot, I simply don't understand one of the problems the reviewer stated. So some outside assistance or help would be very appreciated. Andro Keshelashvili (talk) 02:54, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

As the reviewer in this situation, the main problem is that the article goes against the WP:INDISCRIMINATE policy requiring context for fictional elements. Which would be fine for his FANDOM article but not a Wikipedia page. Specifically, fictional characters/elements on Wikipedia need to pass general notability guideline which requires significant coverage from secondary sources. That means critics analyzing the character and why he is important. I can't really find anything that would qualify on Google. It might exist, but if it does, I can't find it.

On a smaller note, the Missions section simply goes against WP:NOTGAMEGUIDE and would have to be removed entirely. There's no way to possibly tweak it so that it follows Wikipedia guidelines. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 05:35, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. As a random example of what "significant coverage" would look like for a fictional character, this is a full article talking about the depiction of a certain Fire Emblem character and their gender. It has a great deal of analysis and goes on at length about that specific character. It demonstrates they are important in a way that goes beyond simply being linked to the game they appear in. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 05:43, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

09:01, 14 May 2023 review of submission by 176.12.198.220

176.12.198.220 (talk · contribs)
- Inbal Arieli (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Hello, My submission has been rejected again after I tried to correct the draft according to the comments I received. This time though, no explanation or indication has been given as to why the publication is rejected besides "This submission is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia" which makes little sense to me. If anyone could please enlighten me and indicate the next steps toward publishing my article I would be very grateful. Thank you very much in advance. 176.12.198.220 (talk) 09:01, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I read the draft. It is overtly promotional and completely unacceptable for Wikipedia. One example is this entirely unreferenced gem of a sentence: Her perspective challenges conventional thinking on the factors behind Israel's success in the tech industry and offers insights on how innovators worldwide can foster the Israeli approach to innovation and entrepreneurship. That is corporate jargon and meaningless babble that is poorly written, and redundantly includes "innovators" and "innovation" in the same sentence. It is the opposite of neutrally written encyclopedic content. Frankly, it is drivel, as is much of the rest of the draft. The Neutral point of view is a core content policy, and it is mandatory and non-negotiable. Promotion, advertising, marketing and public relations are forbidden on Wikipedia. There are plenty of websites where promotional activities are welcomed. I suggest that you direct your efforts to other websites. Cullen328 (talk) 09:20, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your valuable input.

I'm happy to make necessary changes in order for the article to be published, I did my best until now to follow guidelines from previous rejected submissions.

Unfortunately, editing is not available anymore. Could you please advise on the procedure to continue from there?

Thanks DanielChutzpah (talk) 12:13, 17 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

12:13, 14 May 2023 review of submission by Mojahidur Rahman Sipon

Mojahidur Rahman Sipon (talk · contribs)
- Draft:Mojahidur Rahman Sipon (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Why was my article submission rejected, what was wrong? I wrote this article about Cyclone Mocha, here about all things Mojahidur Rahman Sipon (talk) 12:13, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Mojahidur Rahman Sipon: did you read any of the comments the reviewer left? The draft is entirely unreferenced, and the topic already exists at Cyclone Mocha. (Also, you've placed this draft at the wrong title, being your username, but that's not why it was declined.) -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 12:20, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I am correcting the mistakes and republishing Mojahidur Rahman Sipon (talk) 18:58, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mojahidur Rahman Sipon Please don't re-publish, as pointed out the article already exists here Cyclone Mocha where you are free to edit and add content. Theroadislong (talk) 19:33, 14 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]