Nick2103
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before the question. Again, welcome! :Jay8g [V•T•E] 07:02, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi, and thanks for this message. I hadn't read the information about getting material checked before uploading. I will do so in the future. I have attempted to stick to the facts in updating this article but clearly have missed the mark somewhere. Can you let me know which bits transgress the rules about "promotional language" so I can fix them. The dot points about David Cappo's achievements were in the original article. Is there something wrong with the description of YouBelong or Cappo's work with the SA Government. And are there any "inappropriate external" links? All the ones added are to organisational websites or published reports. Thanks Nick2103 Nick2103 (talk) 07:31, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi. I'm just resending my previous reply to this message as I would really like to know the answer so I can fix the problem. Thanks Nick2103
- Hi, and thanks for this message. I hadn't read the information about getting material checked before uploading. I will do so in the future. I have attempted to stick to the facts in updating this article but clearly have missed the mark somewhere. Can you let me know which bits transgress the rules about "promotional language" so I can fix them. The dot points about David Cappo's achievements were in the original article. Is there something wrong with the description of YouBelong or Cappo's work with the SA Government. And are there any "inappropriate external" links? All the ones added are to organisational websites or published reports. Thanks Nick2103 Nick2103 (talk) 04:35, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
- @Jay8g: As you (Jay8g) seem to have missed this. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 08:42, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
- Hi Pigsonthewing. Jay8g got back to me today and referred me to WP:Teahouse. I have just posted there at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ATeahouse&dtenable=1#Editing_help_and_advice if you are a good person to help me. Thanks Nick2103 Nick2103 (talk) 08:48, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Jay8g: As you (Jay8g) seem to have missed this. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 08:42, 4 September 2024 (UTC)