User talk:Sharks build

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Sharks build, good luck, and have fun. — JJMC89 (T·C) 01:22, 15 August 2026 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Michael Sandow (August 17)

Draft declined

Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia. Your draft submission to Articles for creation has been reviewed but not accepted at this time.

Feedback

The reviewer, Sulfurboy, left the following feedback:

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for academics. The draft requires either:

• evidence that the subject meets any of the specific criteria for academics;

or multiple published secondary sources that:

• provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
• are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
• are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

This academic has had some decent achievements, but I'm not seeing anything here that explicitly passes WP:NPROF

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Sulfurboy (talk) 20:45, 17 August 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Sharks build! Having a draft declined at Articles for creation can be disappointing, but don't be discouraged, it's common when creating your first article. Need help? For an overview of our policies and guidelines see Everything you need to know. To understand why your draft was declined, please read the reviewer's feedback and follow any links to help pages you've been given. If you're still confused, try asking for advice at the Articles for creation Help desk. For peer support regarding all other editing, sourcing, or policies, visit the Teahouse, a friendly question and answer hub for new editors. We'd love to see you there! Sulfurboy (talk) 20:45, 17 August 2026 (UTC)

August 2026

Hello, I'm Manualbadeditfix. I noticed that you changed content about a living or recently deceased person on Draft:Michael Sandow, but you didn't support your changes with a reliable source. Wikipedia has strict policies on how we write about living people to keep such articles accurate and clear, so your change has been removed and archived in the page history for now. If you think I made a mistake or if you have any questions, you can leave a message on my talk page. Thank you! Manualbadeditfix (talk) 23:54, 17 August 2026 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Michael Sandow (August 21)

Draft declined

Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia. Your draft submission to Articles for creation has been reviewed but not accepted at this time.

Feedback

The reviewer, Balabush, left the following feedback:

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for academics. The draft requires either:

• evidence that the subject meets any of the specific criteria for academics;

or multiple published secondary sources that:

• provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
• are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
• are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

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• Edit Draft:Michael Sandow to address the points above, making sure to publish any changes.
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Scam warning

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Balabush (talk) 07:46, 21 August 2026 (UTC)

AfC notification: Draft:Michael Sandow has a new comment

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:Michael Sandow. Thanks! Ldm1954 (talk) 08:04, 15 September 2026 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Michael Sandow (September 15)

Draft declined

Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia. Your draft submission to Articles for creation has been reviewed but not accepted at this time.

Feedback

The reviewer, Ldm1954, left the following feedback:

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for academics. The draft requires either:

• evidence that the subject meets any of the specific criteria for academics;

or multiple published secondary sources that:

• provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
• are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
• are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

Next steps

• Edit Draft:Michael Sandow to address the points above, making sure to publish any changes.
• When you are ready to resubmit your draft for review, click the Resubmit button.
• If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it may be deleted.

Need help?

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• You can ask for help at the Articles for creation help desk, or on the reviewer's talk page.

Scam warning

• If anyone asks you for money or payment to publish, protect, or restore a Wikipedia article or draft, it is a scam. Learn about scams on Wikipedia.

Ldm1954 (talk) 08:07, 15 September 2026 (UTC)