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Your micronation
Hello, I am sure you think it would be great to have your new micronation described on Wikipedia, but until it is described by external reliable sources, it would be a violation of our no original research policy to include it here. You might also want to read the Wikipedia is not for things made up one day essay. Thanks — Andrwsc (talk · contribs) 20:50, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
- It seems that it has been going on for more than one day. --Alex (a.k.a. October1625) (talk) 20:52, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
The Democratic Enviormental Society of Senya
Hello Barnaby,
Sorry that your first article on here managed to get the swift deletion put on it so swiftly. I hope that you don't let it put you off and that you decide to stay and edit and start other articles. Your graphics are also fantastic.
I have an idea as to how you can get your micronation up and running. How about using a free website like Wordpress or Blogger. You can transfer all your information over to there about The Democratic Enviormental Society of Senya. Both Blogger and Wordpress both index really well in Google. Once it has taken off on there, you will have plenty of references and sources in order to reference Wikipedia. You might find that other websites will reference you, which all adds to the references you can use.
Have a look at the micronations around the world get noticed and try and follow their ideas. Who know's it could be the next big thing.
Let me know how you get on! I have objected to the removal of your article as I think you should get a chance.
--Alex (a.k.a. October1625) (talk) 21:11, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
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Template:2011 Armenian Premier League teamlist has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you. Mhiji (talk) 17:46, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Speedy deletion nomination of Organisation of Active Micronations
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You may want to read the guidelines for specific types of articles: biographies, websites, bands, or companies. Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 10:40, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
- The reason why your article has been deleted is the same as the reason why articles about newly-invented micronations are routinely deleted - it doesn't meet Wikipedia's requirement of notability, which requires showing "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject." The test is not, do we think this is important? but, have other people, independent of the subject, thought it interesting and significant enough to write about? That means that anything newly-set-up, whether a band or a micronation or an organization like yours, will not qualify; but it's not an encyclopedia's business to help publicise new and up-and-coming things, we only report on what is already established. The guideline Wikipedia is not for things made up one day, though written mainly for people who have invented a new religion or drinking game, is actually quite relevant here, too. This is summed up at WP:42, and there is good general advice about writing acceptable articles at WP:Your first article. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 16:48, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
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2014–15 Eastern Counties Football League
Just wanted to say thanks for fixing the locations for the clubs in the 2014–15 Eastern Counties Football League. It's much appreciated! good888 (talk) 13:43, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
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