User talk:LeoKirk

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@ColinFine: Thank you very much, Colin! I really appreciate all of your help! I am making a lot of errors. I realize that Wikipedians are geniuses! Thank you!LeoKirk (talk) 20:26, 17 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

January 2022[edit]

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Thank you. David Biddulph (talk) 18:39, 17 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@David Biddulph: Thank you very much, David! I just added a signature to my previous comments in the help desk.  I seem to be making a lot of errors!  Thank you!LeoKirk (talk) 20:21, 17 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

welcome message[edit]

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Sincerely, -Sm8900 (talk) 🌍 12:54, 18 January 2022 (UTC) (Leave me a message)[reply]

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@Sm8900: Thank you, Sm8900! Everyone has been so helpful! I will try to do my first edit very soon! I appreciate your and everyone's kindness! LeanneLeoKirk (talk) 16:52, 18 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

glad to hear that! thanks for your reply. enjoy your editing!! ---Sm8900 (talk) 🌍 04:18, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Ruth Eiko Oda (January 19)[edit]

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted because it included copyrighted content, which is not permitted on Wikipedia.

This submission appears to be taken from https://www.drruthoda.com/. Wikipedia cannot accept material copied from elsewhere, unless it explicitly and verifiably has been released to the world under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license or into the public domain and is written in an acceptable tone—this includes material that you own the copyright to. You should attribute the content of a draft to outside sources, using citations, but copying and pasting or closely paraphrasing sources is not acceptable. The entire draft should be written using your own words and structure. Note to reviewers: do not leave copyright violations sitting in the page history. Please follow the instructions here.

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Bkissin (talk) 16:13, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, LeoKirk! Having an article declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Bkissin (talk) 16:13, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bkissin: Thank you! I had created a website called, "DrRuthOda.com" since the doctor did not have an online presence, and I wanted people to know who she was. I decided to try and create a Wikipedia article about her, but my draft was deleted because it says that I am copying from "DrRuthOda.com," which is the website I created. I think I will give up on the Wikipedia article. Thank you very much for your help!LeoKirk (talk) 17:56, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Questions[edit]

Hey! I noticed you removed your question from the Teahouse stating it was answered at the Teahouse (I would assume you meant Help Desk). For future reference, only ask your question in one of the 2 places unless you're told to ask elsewhere by another editor. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 17:48, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Blaze Wolf: Thank you, Blaze Wolf! You are correct, I meant the Help Desk. My apologies, I am new to Wikipedia, so making a lot of errors. Thank you!LeoKirk (talk) 18:04, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No problem! Just figured i'd tell you now before someone else tells you in a less kind way. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 18:07, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Blaze Wolf: Yes, thank you very much!LeoKirk (talk) 20:02, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Albert Manliguis (November 1)[edit]

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Significa liberdade was:

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

The comment the reviewer left was:

At present, this article reads as praise-worthy. While Manliguis may be praise-worthy, it's important to write Wikipedia articles in a neutral tone. For example, this often means that sentences such as "he was one of the greatest high school basketball coaches of all time" either need to be removed or qualified. For example, it would be acceptable to write, "According to [reliable source], he was one of the greatest high school basketball coaches of all time". Check throughout the article for language similar to this and rewrite it in a more neutral tone.

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Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 03:03, 1 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for reviewing the article. I will attempt to revise it per your instructions. LeoKirk (talk) 06:00, 1 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Albert Manliguis has been accepted[edit]

Albert Manliguis, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.

Congratulations, and thank you for helping expand the scope of Wikipedia! We hope you will continue making quality contributions.

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Theroadislong (talk) 08:38, 2 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for your very prompt review of my article. I am very grateful. Thank you! LeoKirk (talk) 16:44, 2 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]