Talk:Incentive program
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According to Wikipedia: "Wikipedia content is intended to be factual, notable, verifiable with external sources, and neutrally presented, with external sources cited." I have noted sources for all of the included content. As far as the external links go, I want to provide viewers websites where they can locate incentive providers if they are interested in learning more. I following the same external links format as used in the [finishing school] example. If there is a problem with this wiki, please tell me IN DETAIL what the problem is. I don't see how this informational article on Incentive Programs is blatant advertising.
- The problem (in detail) is that you created the article for the sole purpose of putting links to your company's website. That's called "blatant advertising". Regards, Ivansanchez 16:43, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
- And PLEASE read WP:SPAM. Do not try to tell editors what is acceptable content and what is not. Ivansanchez 16:45, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
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- Well, since the subject is probably notable, and the links can be removed, in my opinion it is not a valid G11, and as an admin I have declined to speedy it. I removed some of the external links. The sources are also for the most part not what we'd consider reliable published sources, except for the Wharton School one. I'd also try to write in a more concise and encyclopedic style,and double-check that none of the material is copied of paraphrased from a previously published source, print or web. However, I at least am always glad as an admin or editor to hear why people consider articles to be noteworthy or important, and I dont think that what the author said is out of place. However , the advice to read WP:SPAM is very much to the point, and I'd also suggest WP:COI. DGG (talk) 18:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Suspicious article
I have been noticing all the spam by several accounts, and this article may be the result of one. It needs serious work to become useful. --Bobak 18:29, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Towards wikification
Let me take a run at some changes. The lede is too long and makes statements that are not supported in the body. I will focus on that for starts. That might make it easier to see what else is wrong. DCDuring 16:19, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
The bulk of the text is a how-to. That does not conform to Wikipedia policy. See WP:NOT#HOWTO. There ought to be a way to save some of the content in the howto section. I will get to it in my copious free time. DCDuring 16:36, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
- Indeed. From the policy "Wikipedia is an encyclopedic reference, not a textbook. The purpose of Wikipedia is to present facts, not to teach subject matter. It is not appropriate to create or edit articles which read as textbooks". This currently reads like a textbook. Murtoa (talk) 10:47, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
I've removed the additional references and suggest that none are used again for this article. Similar to the article on loyalty program, this article in general is a potential haven for self-promotion and it becomes impossible to distinguish between what is generally meant as helpful information as opposed to pushing one's own business or point of view. I, too am uncomfortable overall with this article which veers too much towards academic musings rather than verifiable facts. Murtoa (talk) 03:21, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
Additionally, three of the four references at present point to the same website, heightening the discomfort level. Murtoa (talk) 03:26, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Merge with Sales Incentive Plan
The Sales Incentive Plan article does not present enough information to stand on its own. As sales incentive plans are a subset of incentive programs, these two articles should be merged.
