User talk:NotSambo

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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Again, welcome! Tbennert (talk) 00:24, 10 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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, Grapesurgeon, left the following feedback:

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

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

or multiple published secondary sources that:

• provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine directory listings;
• are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
• are independent: not connected to the subject, such as press releases, tourism boards, or sponsored content.

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

I'm betting this dam is reliable, but sourcing doesn't make me confident. See WP:NBUILD btw, thats what helps determine

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grapesurgeon (talk) 21:09, 8 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, NotSambo! 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! grapesurgeon (talk) 21:09, 8 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]