User talk:AverageTurk

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Happy editing! Cheers, Timothytyy (talk) 12:31, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

CS1 error on Salem al-Meslet[edit]

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Haytham Rahmeh (December 25)[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 Timothytyy was:

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

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Independent secondary sources are needed.

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Timothytyy (talk) 12:29, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Syrianchessman! Having an article draft 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! Timothytyy (talk) 12:29, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Thanks for responding.

I understand that a wikipedia page needs multiple sources but I believe the official website for the Syrian Coalition is enough to back up the fact that Mr Rahmeh is the Secretary General of the Syrian Coalition. I also believe he is relevant enough to be mentioned in a small wiki article. If you can point out my errors with detail it would be a great help.

Thanks again! Syrianchessman (talk) 12:50, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It isn't enough to show that this person exists and holds a position in some organisation. Unless he is a national-level elected politician and thereby notable under WP:NPOL, notability must be established per WP:GNG which requires independent secondary sources. That's the same whether you write a small or big article. -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 15:46, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Haytham Rahmeh (December 25)[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 DoubleGrazing was:

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

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As pointed out already, we need to see significant coverage of this person in independent and reliable secondary sources.

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DoubleGrazing (talk) 15:44, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Managing a conflict of interest[edit]

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Hello, DoubleGrazing.

I understand your concerns regarding a conflict of interest but I assure you I am not affiliated with the person I have written the article about in any way shape or form.

I am just trying to bring light to syrian politics in the english speaking world as there is almost no coverage with very outdated information.

Thanks. Syrianchessman (talk) 23:52, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate that--unfortunately you're still going to need secondary sources. Drmies (talk) 23:54, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I will hopefully be working on that overmorrow. Syrianchessman (talk) 23:56, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Good luck. Newspapers, magazines... Drmies (talk) 23:57, 25 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

CS1 error on Salem al-Meslet[edit]

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March 2024[edit]

Hello, I'm Shadow4dark. Wikipedia is written by people who have a wide diversity of opinions, but we try hard to make sure articles have a neutral point of view. Your recent edit seemed less than neutral and has been removed. If you think this was a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. Shadow4dark (talk) 10:00, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi.

I was wondering why you changed back my edit on the Grey Wolves page. Things that I deleted were simply old or wrong information, the Grey Wolves no longer get funding through criminal activities and are not very secular anymore, the Grey Wolves are not racist as well, their philosophy states that to be a Turk you have to be a Muslim, there is no mention of any other race here. I also edited small bits here and there which don’t really matter.

If you are worrying about bias, I assure you there is none and I am only trying to help spread the correct information.

Thanks. Syrianchessman (talk) 04:38, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Go use talkpage and stop deleting long standing sourced content Shadow4dark (talk) 06:47, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The claims of illegal drug trade and human trafficking have no real source, all you have is a newspaper, there are no police records and no court documents backing up these claims.

Racism is not one of their ideologies as I have told you before.

”Use (article)talk page” you literally said “you can leave a message on my talk page” earlier.

Your response was very unprofessional and leads me to believe that you have a biased view on this subject. Syrianchessman (talk) 16:27, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

i checked the sources and one of them is peer-reviewed. You should stop delete these content as your personal analyst is WP:OR. Shadow4dark (talk) 16:43, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Could you please list the sources that have been peer reviewed and send the usernames of those who did peer review? I just want to resolve this issue :) Syrianchessman (talk) 17:23, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ref 28 on infobox Shadow4dark (talk) 18:18, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Just looked at it, it is not a police record neither a court document. It's just a book. This is not enough evidence to support the crimes the Gray Wolves have been accused of, arms trafficking is arguable due to the circumstances of the situations they have been in and the rest of them are just complete nonsense. If you provide me with police records or court documents proving these accusations I would be happy. Otherwise deleting these should be in order. Syrianchessman (talk) 20:24, 27 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did at Grey Wolves (organization). Your edits appear to be disruptive and have been or will be reverted.

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