User talk:Theatrewizard

Speedy deletion of Elephant Theatre Company[edit]

A tag has been placed on Elephant Theatre Company requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a club, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not assert the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guidelines for people and for organizations.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the article (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- WebHamster 01:43, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure if you will see this in time, because I think the article's about to be deleted, but if you want to recreate it, you should be aware that it is not being deleted for lack of factual content but because the topic has not demonstrated that it is notable (and in a way that is verifiable). Essentially, what would be required would be quotations from arm's-length third-party sources who assert that the theatre company is somehow notable or out of the ordinary. Note that, to be credible, sources must have a reason that their judgment would be accepted (so, in this case, respected theatre critics, not random bloggers). I recommend that you read up on the relevant policies linked above; if you can demonstrate notability, the article may be accepted. If there's something I can do to help, you can leave a note on my talk page. Accounting4Taste:talk 06:15, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Elephant Theatre Company[edit]

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Elephant Theatre Company, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice explains why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may contest the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page. Also, please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. If you endorse deletion of the article, and you are the only person who has made substantial edits to the page, please add {{db-author}} to the top of the page. -- WebHamster 13:59, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HI, I know you are working on it, but as it stands it will automatically be deleted after 5 days. If you want to have it kept, you are entitled to remove the 'proposed for deletion' template - if someone still thinks it needs deleted, they can then instigate a deletion debate, during which you can make your case. --Doc^g 21:44, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I know nothing about the subject to say whether it is notable. However, I will remove the deletion template. If it is replaced by another editor, he/she will use a process called "articles for deletion", where he will have to give his reasons why the subject isn't suitable for an encyclopedia. You can then make you case, and other members of the community will discuss what to do. Bear in mind, the Wikipedia community decides what to keep in the encyclopedia, it is isn't personal. Many people want to write about their companies and clubs, however Wikipedia is an encyclopedia - so it has some minimum standards of what is suitable for the encyclopedia. We also insist that articles are written in a neutral tone - rather than reading like advertising. One thing thing, when you post messages, place four tides ~~~~ at the end - that generates a "signature" that lets people know who posted it. I'll leave a general welcome message below with some more useful information. Happy editing - and even if your article isn't kept, I hope you find others to which you may contribute.--Doc^g 21:57, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome!

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