Latest comment: 7 days ago by Zizw in topic Don't tout


Don't tout

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Hello, Zizw! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service. Wikivoyage is created by travellers for travellers, and while business owners and employees are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed.

If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, please read Wikivoyage's guidelines on identifying promotional edits. If, after reading that guideline, you still feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this talk page or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional. Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change before re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. Ibaman (talk) 15:13, 25 April 2025 (UTC)Reply

Summary
We appreciate the revert notice and fully understand that under Wikivoyage’s “Don’t tout” policy, promotional language is prohibited while factual, traveler-focused contributions by business owners are welcome. We believe our edits—providing neutral descriptions, fixed rates, and booking methods without branding—comply with these standards and seek guidance on any remaining phrasing issues before re-adding them.
Policy Context
We acknowledge that:
  • The “Don’t tout” guideline prohibits advertising or marketing language but invites neutral, informational edits.
  • Business owners may share objective details—such as pricing, hours, and booking instructions—using the standard listing formats.
  • Contributions by interested parties are subject to conflict-of-interest guidance, requiring transparency and impartiality.
  • Neutral Point of View principles demand stating verifiable facts and avoiding superlatives or weasel words.
  • All contributions must prioritize the traveler’s needs over any promotional interests.
Our Compliance
In drafting our paragraph, we:
  • Consulted Wikivoyage’s policies and listings guidelines to ensure strict adherence to site standards.
  • Used only generic descriptors (e.g., “private taxis,” “licensed transport touristique”) and avoided brand names, superlatives, or direct calls to action.
  • Provided approximate, fixed starting rates (e.g., airport transfers from ~150 MAD) and clear booking options—without naming or endorsing any specific company.
Request for Clarification
If any wording still appears promotional, please identify the specific phrases or sentences so we can adjust our text accordingly before re-adding it.
Next Steps
We will continue to follow community consensus practices by discussing any proposed re-additions on this talk page prior to editing the article. Thank you for guiding us toward improving the guide in a traveler-first, policy-compliant manner. Zizw (talk) 16:11, 25 April 2025 (UTC)Reply