User talk:Tone/Archive 9

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List of historical figures in Civilization IV

Any chance you could restore the List of historical figures in Civilization IV? As I recall, there were objections on the talk page, and they were never responded to... rather, the article was just deleted. As I stated there, I believe this page is notable, and helpful, as a way to find further information on the historical figures from the game, since they all linked to their respective WP pages. Thanks! --Managerpants (talk) 14:58, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

Hi. I don't object that the list is useful the way it is. However, it is not encyclopedic, as the WP content is supposed to be. If someone wants to have a look at the specific person, it is always possible to use the search box on the left. In my opinion, the list is redundant but if you want more people to join the discussion, I will be happy to restore it and put it to AfD. Greetings. --Tone 17:48, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

That sounds good. I appreciate it! --Managerpants (talk) 18:05, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

Advice on Quotations

Thank you for the warm welcome. I've found myself with an uncomfortable issue -- the author Humphrey Hawksley, who worked with my father, was for some reason unable to edit his page and I offered to put up his edits. He wanted his latest book to be up there, which I've done, but he also wanted "...which the Washington Post describes as “Die Hard meets 1984 . . . Fast-moving, sophisticated entertainment.” " to be up there (describing his latest book). I was wondering if this violated rules on using Wikipedia for advertising. It might be worthy to note that the Washington Post calls it "Fast-moving, sophisticated entertainment at its best..." and that particular paragraph is about the failings of the book.

I read through all the style guidelines I could find, but am still uncertain as to whether the inclusion of this quote would be appropriate, and if it isn't, why not. Thanks. Triacylglyceride (talk) 18:13, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Hello. Generally, citing relevant sources does not count as advertising. But make sure that it is within the context. For example, begin with the book, when was it published and all that and add a paragraph "critical reception" at the end. It will fit there just fine. I hope this helps, otherwise, ask again. Greetings, --Tone 18:58, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Part of what was deterring me was that the rest of his books were listed without even their publication date (only one has an article to itself). It seemed to me that having a quotation on the last book in the list would draw undue attention to it. Also, are "critical reception" sections appropriate for articles on authors? I thought they generally went on book's articles. Perhaps I was unclear on where the quote was intended for.Triacylglyceride (talk) 15:59, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Well, if there's no book article, why not having a critical reception section on the author? But then, only a comment on one book could indeed be weird. Try to find more on different books, I suggest. --Tone 17:03, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. The article is only a stub at the moment -- I'll suggest to him that we work to expand it, not just patch it up. You seem to keep a tidy talk page, so you should know that I'm set with this advice and you can take down this section when you want. Thanks again. Triacylglyceride (talk) 17:07, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Why did you deleted David Gerstein (artist)???

DAvid Gerstein Is a good artist, considerable popular in US and Europe. In hebrew he has hes information in wikipedia. I wanted it to be abailble also in English. Please answer me!!!! my email is taly.i2@gmail.com --Taly.i2 (talk) 10:23, 28 December 2007 (UTC)taly.i2

Hi. Ok, I can restore it but you should work on the article. In the present state, it is unacceptable. You should use full sentences and provide external references, not only a list of exhibitions. Greetings. --Tone 10:52, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

All the info was probided by DAvid Gerstein hem self the are not, than I remember, half sentences. It is a list of exhibitions. I was working on a translation of two articles from the newspapars. Also provided by the artist. I'll love to do more research. I read he is opening a new grand sculpture in Singapour, something like 18 metters tall. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Taly.i2 (talk • contribs) 11:34, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Good. Especially the biography needs to be written in prose. And according to the list of exhibitions, trimm it down and include just the most prominent ones. --Tone 11:37, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Why did you delete "Chandler-David family property"

The page was historically correct and I do not understand why the page was deleted. While I did not create the page I did edit a portion of it. I can attest to its accuracy since the property talked about is in fact a part of my family's history. I would like to hear your reasoning behind it's deletion, thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tchandler1 (talk • contribs) 06:09, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

The article was deleted in a prod process, the reason was that it was not sourced and an editor expressed doubts about notability. If you can address those issues, I can restore the article. Greetings. --Tone 10:46, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

why delete cheenu pillai

I had added an article on cheenu pillai, who is an emerging artist from india. Articles about him have been regularly appearing on all newspapers in India ( I had quoted two references as well) I have given added an image of a painting, for which i have digital rights.How better do I justify that he is a noteable artist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Silkfort (talk • contribs) 08:54, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Hm... ok, restored. I would prefer more references that could be checked via internet though... Greetings. --Tone 10:46, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Westgarth Primary School - deletion

The Westgarth Primary School article has been deleted due to lack of notability. I've edited this page in the past, though I do not have a copy. The school has been the subject of a small book, Westgarth Memories (1992), which seems evidence of notability. The school is also frequently covered in local and state newspapers, particularly in relation to its music and performance program. It is certainly notable in its community, and the Wikipedia entry is an important way of building up a multi-author history of the school.

Additionally, it seems to me that any substantial school is worthy of a Wikipedia entry. A large number of Victorian schools large and small have Wikipedia entries. If school entries are to be deleted, there should at minimum be consistency and some guidelines. If these do not exist, I'd request you put the page back up. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.175.213.91 (talk) 05:32, 1 January 2008 (UTC)