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   AG6789posted 5 years ago

   My article, 'LY Bro. Stay Safe." was not featured due to 'spammy content', but there is none! Could someone please read and tell me if I messed up? Thanks!

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      theraggededgeposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Hi there,
      
      You've received a form notification that says that spammy content might be a reason it failed the QAP.
      
      The actual reason it has failed it that it is more like a personal blog post than an article. The premise is good, i.e. explaining from a teen's perspective how you feel, but you need to separate the personal experience so that the piece is more structured.
      
      There are other things that need fixing too. All images must carry a Creative Commons license and you should cite the source. You can't just republish images you find on the web.
      
      Your title is not search-friendly. You have to understand that HubPages exists to make money. It's a business. Articles carry advertisements which provide the writers and company their income. If your title is unlikely to be something that people are searching for, it's never going to attract readers.
      
      You are an excellent writer, you just need to learn how the platform works. Spend some time at the Learning Center, click Help, top right to navigate there.
      
      Edit: you can find suitable images on Unsplash and Pixabay.

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      CYong74posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      I believe there is something about having to be 18 and above to write on HubPages. Check the TOS to avoid wasting your time.

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         theraggededgeposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         No, it's 13 now, with parental/guardian permission.
         
         He will need a PayPal account though, if he wants to get paid.

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            CYong74posted 5 years agoin reply to this

            Ah. Well, that's a good thing. Learning to write professionally is immensely educational.

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   AG6789posted 5 years ago

   Thank you everyone! Theraggededge, do I rly think I write good?

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      theraggededgeposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      You have promise Lots to learn but you're on the right track.
      
      Your other article, however, looks as though it has been largely copied. It's in a different style and there are other articles on the web that look extremely close. Never ever, reproduce material written by others... even if you think you've rewritten it.

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      Miebakagh57posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      You're an up-coming writer. Improve and fine tone your writing skill.

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   AG6789posted 5 years ago

   No I wrote Vetoed completely myself. It might be a coincidence, but this article was original. I never copy.

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