User talk:Jamaicagoose

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[edit] Orange paper reading

You claim that the subject asserts notability, but you haven't provided any third-party, independent references that support that claim per our policies (V, N and RS). Could you show us what sources you're basing your claim of notability on? Celarnor Talk to me 23:00, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Please have a read of the wikipedia policies on notability. Orange paper reading really is not notable enough for it's own article. If however the Bell Creek Student Ministries does meet notability criteria than Orange paper reading may qualify for inclusion within that article. Please have a read of the policies and gather the reliable 3rd party sources needed to support notability so they may be included in the appropriate article(s). Jasynnash2 (talk) 08:35, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Additionally, if you are the same user that created the article it may be a good idea to say so now so you can avoid some possible confrontations in the future. Jasynnash2 (talk) 08:37, 15 May 2008 (UTC)