Chris Tsangarides
This is an automated message from CorenSearchBot. I have performed a web search with the contents of IMAGINiT, and it appears to include a substantial copy of http://www.rand.com/imaginit/1/about/about.htm. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material; such additions will be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences.
This message was placed automatically, and it is possible that the bot is confused and found similarity where none actually exists. If that is the case, you can remove the tag from the article and it would be appreciated if you could drop a note on the maintainer's talk page. CorenSearchBot (talk) 18:28, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
A tag has been placed on IMAGINiT requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a very short article providing little or no context to the reader. Please see Wikipedia:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you. Kateshortforbob 19:07, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
In reply to your question on my talk page, adding copyrighted material is not completely banned on Wikipedia; indeed, I imagine several excellent articles have begun this way. However, copyrighted material may not be added without permission from the copyright holder (ways of providing this permission are outlined at Donating copyrighted material). What you have to understand, though, is that by providing this permission, you are allowing anyone, anywhere to edit or re-use the material, in any way they see fit. You cannot license material on a "for Wikipedia-only" basis. For that reason, it is often better to produce original material for Wikipedia (which is of course licensed under the same conditions), rather than using your carefully-crafted home page as a source! Thanks for doing this on the IMAGINiT article.
Some other issues you might like to be aware of:
- Notability. I see this has already been noted in the article where two of the "tags" relate directly to this. Reliable, independent sources provide evidence of notability, as well as being essential to verify the facts stated in the article. For example, has the company been the subject of any coverage in news articles, journal articles or trade magazines? If so, you could add facts mentioned in those sources, and cite them. Articles whose notability is in doubt can be nominated for deletion by any editor.
- Guidelines on editing with a conflict of interest. Editors are discouraged, but not forbidden from editing where they have a conflict of interest. It's really about editing in a neutral manner, rather than a promotional one. For example, many editors correct facts about their workplace (properly sourced, of course!) Alternatively, you can discuss a change with other editors on the article's talk page.
- You may find the Business FAQ useful. It provides information specifically for individuals in this situation.
If there's anything I can help you with, feel free to ask me. Also, a Help desk is available where numerous volunteer editors answer questions about anything Wikipedia-related. Hope some of this information is useful. And welcome to Wikipedia! --Kateshortforbob 20:55, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
The article IMAGINiT is being discussed concerning whether it is suitable for inclusion as an article according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/IMAGINiT until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on good quality evidence, and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. Ks0stm If you reply here, please leave me a {{Talkback}} message on my talk page. 17:47, 10 December 2010 (UTC)