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Happy editing! JarrahTree 02:42, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

COI vs SME clarification

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Hey there - I was hoping I could get some clarification on whether editing articles within certain topic could reasonably be considered me interacting with the topic as an subject matter expert (SME) or if it could be considered a COI (and I should proceed as such).

I recently made an edit to Transportation in Northern Virginia after coming across the article in WP:TFD and noticing a section needed some updates. Without getting too much into it (unless an admin needs me to) my day job is for a transportation agency in the DC area - so out of precaution I followed the COI guidance post-edits. However after reviewing the criteria I wasn't sure if in this scenario I would count as an SME or not (since I do have a fair bit of working knowledge on the topic). Long story short, on this topic/this article, should I follow COI procedures, or can I edit it as an SME, following COI procedures where I may be professionally connected? netstars22 (talk) 21:26, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

The link provided is broken. Can you please regenerate it? TheTechie^[she/they] | talk? 22:20, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Whoops - forgot to use the reply tool - just regenerated the permalink. netstars22 (talk) 22:39, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Just regenerated. netstars22 (talk) 22:25, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for that. May I ask which organization you are connected to? TheTechie^[she/they] | talk? 23:20, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

I'd prefer not to say but I can say it is not any of the organizations within the section that I edited. netstars22 (talk) 23:34, 14 February 2026 (UTC)

Then in that case, you're fine. Only if you want an edit to be made on an organization you are connected to, you have to follow the COI policies. TheTechie^[she/they] | talk? 00:06, 15 February 2026 (UTC)

Got it! Just wanted to be sure. In that case would I/someone have the clear to remove the connected-contributor on that article's talk page? netstars22 (talk) 00:15, 15 February 2026 (UTC)

I have removed the template as it doesn't apply. TheTechie^[she/they] | talk? 02:39, 15 February 2026 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Novonesis (March 4)

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

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.

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See WP:SOLUTION. Rewrite in WP:NPOV and resubmit.

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SocDoneLeft (talk) 19:36, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Netstars22! 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! SocDoneLeft (talk) 19:36, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

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