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Speedy deletion nomination of Chet Holmes

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I've removed the deletion tag, as the subject may be notable enough for an article. I did however remove a number of unsourced quotes. Any direct quotes need to be backed up by citations in reliable sources. Best, --Bfigura (talk) 17:22, 10 September 2009 (UTC)Reply

The goal here would be to have something that's written from a neutral point of view. A biography should explain who a person is, not try to make them sound like the greatest person ever. Take a look at WP:BLP for some guidance. The main key is to be neutral and well-cited. Best, --Bfigura (talk) 17:29, 10 September 2009 (UTC)Reply

September 2009

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  Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, please do not add promotional material to articles or other Wikipedia pages, as you did to Chet Holmes. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" is strongly discouraged. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. Bfigura (talk) 17:20, 10 September 2009 (UTC)Reply

FYI conflict of interest guideline

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  Please do not remove speedy deletion notices from pages you have created yourself. Please use the {{hangon}} template on the page instead if you disagree with the deletion, and make your case on the page's talk page. Thank you.

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