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Femto 12:26, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Please do not add links to sites with which you are affiliated, it is considered a conflict of interest. Feel free to make suggestions on the appropriate article talk pages. Note that excessive canvassing for links without making other substantial contributions to the encyclopedia may also be seen as spamming by some. Thank you. Femto 12:26, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Hi Femto:
Thanks for the links and info on contributing to Wikipedia. I'm doing my best to judiciously add appropriate links that are a definite fit with the content, but this is the second time an admin has come in behind me and reverted.
The science stories I have linked to are created by PBS for the public benefit; I would argue that finding the most appropriate page and adding a single (when there is such a page) link does not constitute canvassing for links. KQED and PBS are both non-profit entities that are not deriving revenue from the content being produced. In fact, they are required to disseminate it and give it away.
That said, if the community doesn't wish me to contribute as I have, that is no problem - it's all a learning experience and I want to do what's best. I need clarification on what "consensus" means.
Shall I from now on just post all external link proposals to the talk page for consideration? Is one reply with "Yes" enough for me to then post?
Again, I'm not complaining I just need guidance.
Craigrosa 17:52, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
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Welcome!
Hello, Craigrosa, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:
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 need help, check out
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Femto 12:26, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Please do not add links to sites with which you are affiliated, it is considered a conflict of interest. Feel free to make suggestions on the appropriate article talk pages. Note that excessive canvassing for links without making other substantial contributions to the encyclopedia may also be seen as spamming by some. Thank you. Femto 12:26, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Hi Femto:
Thanks for the links and info on contributing to Wikipedia. I'm doing my best to judiciously add appropriate links that are a definite fit with the content, but this is the second time an admin has come in behind me and reverted.
The science stories I have linked to are created by PBS for the public benefit; I would argue that finding the most appropriate page and adding a single (when there is such a page) link does not constitute canvassing for links. KQED and PBS are both non-profit entities that are not deriving revenue from the content being produced. In fact, they are required to disseminate it and give it away.
That said, if the community doesn't wish me to contribute as I have, that is no problem - it's all a learning experience and I want to do what's best. I need clarification on what "consensus" means.
Shall I from now on just post all external link proposals to the talk page for consideration? Is one reply with "Yes" enough for me to then post?
Again, I'm not complaining I just need guidance.
Craigrosa 17:52, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
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