User talk:News12LI

Speedy deletion of Steven Springer

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Hi News12LI. I encourage you to dispute this deletion request if the entry is legitimate. At a quick look I've judged it a hoax, but I stand to be corrected. Especially as I'm breaking the Wikipedia principle of assuming good faith here. If you are due an apology don't hesitate to come looking for one. 9Nak (talk)

The article has been deleted by an administrator. That deletion can be undone if there was an error, so don't consider your work lost for good. And, again, if I made a mistake I'm willing to grovel on production of suitable references. 9Nak (talk) 17:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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May 2008

Welcome to Wikipedia. A page you recently created, Steven Springer, may not conform to some of Wikipedia's guidelines for new pages, so it will shortly be removed (if it hasn't been already). Please use the sandbox for any tests. For more information about creating articles, you may want to read Your first article. You may also want to read our introduction page to learn more about contributing. Thank you. Dloh cierekim 02:34, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

deletion of Steven Springer

I have spoken with the Suffolk County District Attorney, FBI Spokeswomen, and people from his neighborhood. All of my Statements check out as Facts.

I deleted the article one of the four times you've created it. Please do not create it again until you've learned about the following very important policies:

By now, you've been asked often enough not to recreate the article that further recreation by lead to the blocking of this account. As it is, I have very serious doubts about this article, but even if you aren't trying to create a hoax, you can't write derogatory articles without being able to back up your claims. --barneca (talk) 02:55, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

deletion of Steven Springer

I am a News Reporter, I've contacted the authorities on my statements before I posted them. As time progresses and more facts roll in, I was planning on updating the page. If I obtain a document tying him to the Trapani mafia Boss, Would my biography for him be allowed to stay?

I answered your question in the section immediately above. Please read it. --barneca (talk) 03:22, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

<<Breaking in after 2 edit conflicts>>:Hmmm. This is not a news outlet. Wikipedia articles need verifiable sources-- see WP:V. Articles about living people must meet WP:BLP. As it sits, even if you had verifiable sources, subject does not appear to meet notability requirements-- see WP:BIO. Getting the info "straight from the authorities," is original research. And a "blow by blow" account from the authorities is not suitable for Wikipedia. That would be more appropriate for a Blog or personal Webpage. Please see WP:RS for info on reliable sources. Cheers, and happy editing. Dloh cierekim 03:25, 1 May 2008 (UTC) [reply]

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