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Sincerely, Walter Görlitz (talk) 01:32, 15 April 2022 (UTC) (Leave me a message)

Walter Görlitz (talk) 01:32, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: The Golden Balance (April 15)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by Tol were: This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources.This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Misplaced Pages 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 Misplaced Pages. Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

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Tol (talk | contribs) @ 05:37, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

Hello, TheEncyclopediaReader! Having an article 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 Misplaced Pages where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Tol (talk | contribs) @ 05:37, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: The Golden Balance (April 15)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by KylieTastic was: This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Misplaced Pages 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 Misplaced Pages. Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

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KylieTastic (talk) 17:08, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

San Francisco

PS: San Francisco is officially a combined city/county...one of only a few in the US. WQUlrich (talk) 19:16, 16 April 2022 (UTC)

@WQUlrich Ok, I will keep it in mind. TheEncyclopediaReader Contact me! :) 00:47, 17 April 2022 (UTC)

What to do when your edit is reverted

So your edits are being reverted all over.....what to do? .....best to review WP:BRD...also note the WP:3RV. rule.Moxy- 02:06, 19 April 2022 (UTC)

Was just coming to say the same. I have opened a discussion on the article's talk page. Walter Görlitz (talk) 02:14, 19 April 2022 (UTC)

Ok, I will keep it on mind, I don't have to make edit war and first get consensus, that's what I learned. TheEncyclopediaReader Contact me! :) 02:15, 19 April 2022 (UTC)