{{self-trout}} The2gingerman (talk) 10:29, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241207102900","author":"The2gingerman","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-The2gingerman-20241207102900-So_i_did_something_silly","replies":[]}}-->

Hi The2gingerman! We're so happy you wanted to play to learn, as a friendly and fun way to get into our community and mission. I think these links might be helpful to you as you get started.

• The Wikipedia Adventure Start Page
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-- 16:04, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by Theroadislong were:

This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:

• in-depth (not just passing mentions about the subject)
• reliable
• secondary
• independent of the subject
  

Make sure you add references that meet these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

 The comment the reviewer left was:

just blatant advertising... is there a conflict of interest?

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 after they have been resolved.

• If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Microsoft Authenticator and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
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Theroadislong (talk) 20:42, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250104204200","author":"Theroadislong","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Theroadislong-20250104204200-Your_submission_at_Articles_for_creation:_Microsoft_Authenticator_(January_4)","replies":["c-The2gingerman-20250104205600-Theroadislong-20250104204200"]}}-->

Hi. I apologise, the sources I used may have been unreliable, and in all honesty, the article did end up being rather rushed. Thanks for the informative feedback! The2gingerman (talk) 20:56, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250104205600","author":"The2gingerman","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-The2gingerman-20250104205600-Theroadislong-20250104204200","replies":["c-The2gingerman-20250104205900-The2gingerman-20250104205600"]}}-->

Upon firther thought, there is likely a conflict of interest. I will not attmept to resubmit the article, please feel free to delete it. The2gingerman (talk) 20:59, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250104205900","author":"The2gingerman","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-The2gingerman-20250104205900-The2gingerman-20250104205600","replies":[]}}-->

Hello, The2gingerman! Having an article draft 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 Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Theroadislong (talk) 20:42, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250104204200","author":"Theroadislong","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Theroadislong-20250104204200-Your_submission_at_Articles_for_creation:_Microsoft_Authenticator_(January_4)-1","replies":[]}}-->

FYI: When drafts are being reviewed, Declined means there may be hope, Rejected means the reviewer saw no potential to succeed given the content and references, and Speedy deleted means that the draft ran afoul of one or more of Wikipedias hardcore rules.The first two leave a history of edits that can be viewed/recovered via View history. The last deletes all edits from view except to Administrators. Under some circumstances, the Admin who activated the Speedy can return content. David notMD (talk) 03:39, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250105033900","author":"David notMD","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-David_notMD-20250105033900-Your_submission_at_Articles_for_creation:_Microsoft_Authenticator_(January_4)","replies":[]}}-->

The responses at Teahouse can be seen as coming across harsh. Please understand that there are regulars at Teahouse - Hosts - who's patience can get threadbare when the same optimistic but naive newly hatched editors throw themselves into creating articles without an understanding of the rules and requirements. The advice to gain experience improving existing articles for a while before essaying to start a draft is well meant. David notMD (talk) 16:38, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250105163800","author":"David notMD","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-David_notMD-20250105163800-Teahouse","replies":[]}}-->

Here's wishing you a belated welcome to Wikipedia, The2gingerman! I see that you've already been around a while and wanted to thank you for your contributions. Though you seem to have been successful in finding your way around, you may still benefit from following some of the links below, which help editors get the most out of Wikipedia:

• Introductory tutorial
• Contributing to Wikipedia
• The Teahouse

Need some ideas of what kind of things need doing? Try the Task Center.

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Again, welcome! Theroadislong (talk) 16:12, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250106161200","author":"Theroadislong","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Theroadislong-20250106161200-A_belated_welcome!","replies":["c-The2gingerman-20250106162000-Theroadislong-20250106161200"]}}-->

Hi, thanks for the late welcome. In all honesty, whilst I would love to edit wikipedia, I'm not very good at finding sources, and I feel like I have more important priorities than Wikipedia right now. I'm just monitoring to see if Wikipedia was good for my mental health, if so then I am likely to return. If I notice that leaving WP has helped me heal, I am likely to retire, however. TL,DR: Whilst I'd love to help WP, my mental health comes first. Wish you well! The2gingerman (talk) 16:20, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20250106162000","author":"The2gingerman","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-The2gingerman-20250106162000-Theroadislong-20250106161200","replies":[]}}-->

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