User talk:Explicit

Forgot to invite you

Forgot to invite you to WT:Record charts#Chart template formats. I'm desperate to get people actually talking about what they want to see, and don't want to wind up changing things and then finding out that 90% of people still don't like the output.—Kww(talk) 03:36, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

I'll give the discussion a read and chip in soon. WP:CFD-related issue are eating my brain up. — ξ^xplicit 04:04, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Help with unfinished AE

Hello!

Can you please suggest me what can be done, if an AE (appeal) was archived by a bot, but it had not been finished yet? Thanks Aregakn (talk) 04:07, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

This is a bit vague. Could specify which appeal you're referring to with a link? — ξ^xplicit 04:12, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Of course! Here it is Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Enforcement/Archive63#Appeal_of_the_sanction_against_Aregakn. Aregakn (talk) 06:13, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Hmm, I can't say I'm well-experienced in that area—in fact, I have absolutely none. The instructions on that page don't really say anything about discussions being archived before they've concluded, like it does over at WP:ANI. This question may receive a better response at WT:RFARB. — ξ^xplicit 06:38, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

OK, Thanks. I have posted my question there. Hope this will help. To be true, I have already asked 3 Admins before you and there were no answers or suggestion like yours. Thank you! Aregakn (talk) 10:26, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

No problem. — ξ^xplicit 17:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Deleted photos

You deleted all those photo's and I had forwarded a confirmation email and no one bothered to check it out... Lazy. Zaps93 (talk) 12:11, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

I'm assuming you forwarded the email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org? Anywho, sometimes it does take a few or more days to process these emails, so some files may get deleted in the process. To avoid—or at least, prolong the deletion of the files—you could have tagged them with {{OTRS pending}}, as reviewing administrators tend to extend the deletion of these files for another week. It didn't turn out that way, but it's not necessarily a problem. If and when the emails are process and verified to be released under a compatible free license, an OTRS member will most likely restore the images. — ξ^xplicit 17:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I did forward it that that. Sorry for that. Thanks for the reply. Zaps93 (talk) 18:55, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

File:Tesico.jpg

How does taking unique letters from a copyrighted logo, then reducing the size of them, put them in public domain?--Vaypertrail (talk) 13:29, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Because, as I mentioned in my edit summary, the image consists of simple text, which is simply ineligible for copyright. If the logo is copyrighted, perhaps {{PD-textlogo}} would be a better fit. — ξ^xplicit 17:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Can you identify the font it is from to confirm the letters are not original artwork?--Vaypertrail (talk) 14:45, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Not immediately, no. If you can identify that the font type is copyrighted, feel free to take it to WP:PUF. — ξ^xplicit 16:51, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Prince Ea and the "Make 'SMART' Cool" movement

The article Prince Ea has been flagged for copy editing, but i'm not sure exactly how to work on it (i am a friend of the artist). If you are able to help clean the page, it would be really appreciated.

Besides that, I see you've mentioned you're a music producer (or practicing to be), if you have any samples or anything we would love to take a look! Check out the movement too, tell me if you're interested. Send me an email at steven.johns1@gmail.com if you are at all interested in any of the aforementioned :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.109.143.223 (talk) 13:44, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

I'll try to clean the article when I have the time. As far as music goes, I can't say I have too much, I lack the equipment at the moment. — ξ^xplicit 17:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

The WikiProject Albums Barnstar award for renaming of categories

		The WikiProject Albums Barnstar
		I hereby award you this barnstar for your recent efforts in renaming all the many subcategories of Category:Albums by artist nationality. Not only did you take the initiative over at WT:ALBUM#Albums by artist categorization, but you also did the hard work of following up on it all the way to it's implementation. Well done! – IbLeo(talk) 15:46, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Thank you! It wasn't too much trouble, but I really appreciate the recognition. — ξ^xplicit 17:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

CFDS inquiry

See my question here. Thx, Good Ol’factory ^(talk) 23:49, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Replied. — ξ^xplicit 23:59, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

One In A Million -Help =D

I need your help, I found references that the album "One in a Million" sold 8 million copies. found on page "aaliyah" here in wikipedia, the reference belongs to a book and I do not know how to put on the page "aaliyah discography" page and "One in a Million (album)" you put to me?

data:

Simmonds, Jeremy (2008). The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 1556527543.

Please and thanx =D —Preceding unsigned comment added by OneInAMillion96 (talk • contribs) 19:27, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

Looks like you got a hold of it. — ξ^xplicit 00:50, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Non-free-unsure

I just closed this. If you could replace the transclusions, I believe it can be safely deleted. Thanks! Plastikspork _―Œ^(talk) 01:38, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

 Done. — ξ^xplicit 03:41, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Picture deletion (yes, I read your other page about this topic...)

I'm here about http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:2009RockEagle4-HCampCounselors.jpg&action=edit&redlink=1. I have emailed the permission-en[at]wikipedia twice about this and have not heard a response yet. I have received permission from the photographer (if I were lying, I would not be here to see what's going on, trust me if you can) in a message and have forwarded that message inside of a formal written email to the email address above. I guess I will have to wait another week or so until I try to post the picture back up. This is one thing that drives me insane about Wikipedia, especially when I listened and did exactly as the admin said. I still get punished in a way. I'm sure you get these messages all the time. I'm sorry for posting and wasting your time. Tamer of hope (talk) 04:58, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I do get these kind of notices occasionally. In fact, there's one above from just yesterday. The only advice I could give you now is to wait it out. I'm not exactly sure if there's a lack of volunteers or a swamp of emails, but files often get deleted before the permission can be verified. When it does, it will be restored. Sorry for the inconvenience. — ξ^xplicit 05:04, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

File:PrimeNews.png

The file you deleted File:PrimeNews.png · ( talk | logs | links | watch ) · [revisions] was a file was in use, incorrectly deleted as the author was not notified, incorrect nomination deletion reasoning and closing, I'm requesting you undeleted the file as it is unreplaceable, didn't fail NFCC and the FfD was flawed. Bidgee (talk) 06:12, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Restored. Reviewing the image, it may very well be tagged with {{Trademark}} and {{PD-textlogo}}. — ξ^xplicit 06:16, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

File:Madonna Ciccone.jpg

Hey Explicit boy, can you take a look at the file above and see whether the licensing is correct? If not, what can I do to make it correct as the subject is long deceased? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:12, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. I'm more experienced with non-free files than I am with other types. I think IronGargoyle (talk · contribs) has far superior knowledge regarding such issues, so they may be the right user to get a hold of. — ξ^xplicit 05:28, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Deletion of Vassula.jpg

Following your deletion of Vassula.jpg at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Vassula.jpg&action=edit&redlink=1

with tag "F7:Violates non-free use policy"

I would like to request the following information.

1) How is it a violation of the non free use policy?

2) Why was no proper explanation given as to WHY it violated non-free use policy given after it was deleted?

3) Is there a procedure to follow for uploading images of a living person? If so what EXACTLY is that procedure?

I would like to also point out the following:

1) The wikipages of "why was my page deleted" are completely useless / irrelevant and do not contain the information I seek.

2) The person in the picture gave me permission to use that image; In fact she chose it.

3) Your prompt feedback is URGENTLY required; A group of us are working very hard on this page and this kind of arbitrary action on your part without any forewarning or ANY personalized communication is a serious setback. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Arkatakor (talk • contribs) 12:13, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Hello there. The image was a violation of the non-free policy because it failed to meet the first criteria of the policy, which states: Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available, or could be created, that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. Where possible, non-free content is transformed into free material instead of using a fair-use defense, or replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available. Basically, because the subject in the photo is a living person, one could still find or create a freely licensed photo.

As for the pages you find being unhelpful, would that be my subpage or another one here on Wikipedia? I should point out that I did not arbitrarily delete the file; at the upload form, you indicated that the file was non-free and could be replaced with a free image, which automatically tagged the file with {{AutoReplaceable fair use people}}. After two full days, these files are deleted. — ξ^xplicit 18:42, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

RE:

1) I have been given permission by Vassula to use that image that I uploaded. She is the one who chose it. I simply do not know under what category I need to upload it. It IS a free photo (there is no licensing). The only reason I uploaded it under "non free" is coz its the only section that had an appropriate description of a "picture of a living person".

2) Is there a procedure to follow for uploading images of a living person? If so what EXACTLY is that procedure? As requested in my previous communication to you, kindly give me a step by step procedure into where and how I can upload this image so it does not get automatically deleted.

When i stated that the wikipages of "why was my page deleted" are completely useless / irrelevant and do not contain the information I seek, I was not referring to any of your pages but the standard ones on wikipedia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Arkatakor (talk • contribs) 01:25, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

If the copyright holder has given permission to upload the file under a free license (public domain, Creative Commons licenses cc-by/cc-by-sa, etc.), please forward the email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org and include the link of the file you wish to have restored. As for uploading images of other living people, there isn't really a procedure, the images would just need to be freely licensed. If permission to upload the images was received via email, the email would need to be forwarded as I explained above. In some cases, there are websites like Flickr where its users may upload their images under the free licenses cc-by or cc-by-sa. Those can be uploaded under the free license the copyright holders released them under, and the description should link back to the Flickr URL to verify the license. — ξ^xplicit 01:37, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

New Picture of Mannie Fresh

I have a new picture of Mannie Fresh and I found it on Flickr. Wayne Olajuwon (talk) 13:09, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Hmm, the Flickr source says "page not found"... — ξ^xplicit 18:42, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Deletion of File:Currensyunder100.jpg

What would be the proper license for me to upload this file for this artist page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Choppercity (talk • contribs)

I wouldn't upload it again. The file you had uploaded was copyrighted, therefore non-free. You should consider searching Flickr for a freely licensed image or wait until one is created. For further information, consider reading our non-free content criteria policy. — ξ^xplicit 18:42, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Deleted Barbara Hershey photo

As a novice editor, who would like to be more than an novice, I have to say that I thought I had 48 hours to complete the rationale for an image. Unless I blacked out, which I guess is a possibility, it has been less than 48 hours since I uploaded the file you deleted. Now, I have to admit, the process for uploading an acceptable image perplexes me. I have, to date, unloaded about a dozen images. The images I've uploaded are all pretty similar in nature, and used for similar purposes. Some have been deleted, and some have not. Every time I have sought help in trying to understand this overwhelming and perplexing procedure, I have obtained less than satisfactory assistance. I am angry and frustrated and see no reason why the process has to be so complex, diverse and controversial. I really do not understand why you did not first seek to contact me, advise, assist or inform me before deleting that file. On the one hand, there is a request for the image to be there, and on the other hand the wonderful world of Wikipedia makes the process just this side of impossible. I would just like to understand where I went wrong when my time and effort gets wasted like this. Maybe, just maybe, if you would take a little time to assist me, you or others won't waste your time deleting my efforts. And maybe I would not just give up and figure it just isn't worth my time to try to up grade lousy articles!---Ishtar456 (talk) 00:50, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

I'm assuming you're speaking of File:BarbaraHersheyphoto.jpg. The image was a violation of the non-free policy because it failed to meet the first criteria of the policy, which states: Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available, or could be created, that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. Where possible, non-free content is transformed into free material instead of using a fair-use defense, or replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available. Basically, because the subject in the photo is a living person, one could still find or create a freely licensed photo. At the upload form, you indicated that the file was non-free and could be replaced with a free image, which automatically tagged the file with {{AutoReplaceable fair use people}}, which is why you received no notification—this tag was previewed and visible at the upload form, before you uploaded the file. The file was deleted two days, two hours and 13 minutes after it was uploaded (50 hours), just for specifics. — ξ^xplicit 01:01, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Gaga revert

Hello, I believe you understand the discussion on the talk page, where such associated acts are not being allowed. I believe except Starlight and Space Cowboy, none other can stand upto being associated acts. If you feel that what I did was wrong, feel free to revert it. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 07:14, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Yes, but your revert re-added the associated acts, while your edit summary cited WP:SPAM, which is why I brought it to your attention. — ξ^xplicit 07:17, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

OK, I just checked it, my mistake. Pardonne moi? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 07:18, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

You're forgiven. For now. — ξ^xplicit 07:21, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Can you block these two

• User:Girlwithoutlove
• User:Girlsneedlove

Well you should first look at my last 20 edits to see why. I dont think they fit UAA anymore so...wiooiw (talk) 07:45, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Both blocked indefinitely, just as Nihonjoe (talk · contribs) had gotten the others. — ξ^xplicit 07:50, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Deleted images

Hi, I just found out that the following images are deleted:

• File:John Bertrand (sailor).jpg
• File:SDR Du Havre.png
• File:Royal Marine Hotel.jpg
• File:Bassin Olympique de Meulan.jpg

Can you please explain the specific reason why. e.g. Did I forgot to specify the rationel for fair use ore something like that?

Regard NED33 (talk) 14:05, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi there. The files you uploaded were deleted because, at the upload form, you indicated that the file was non-free and could be replaced with a free image, which automatically tagged the file with {{AutoReplaceable fair use people}} or {{AutoReplaceable fair use buildings}}. The image was in violation of the non-free policy because it failed to meet the first criteria of the policy, which states: Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available, or could be created, that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. Where possible, non-free content is transformed into free material instead of using a fair-use defense, or replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available. Basically, because the subject of the photo is that of a living person, or a building that still exists, one could still find or create a freely licensed photo. — ξ^xplicit 19:18, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for clearing this matter. NED33 (talk) 07:58, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

No problem at all. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Settlements CfD

Feel like closing this colossal nomination? You're about the only closer on CfD who hasn't weighed in on the nomination itself. If you do, and if you decide that the changes are warranted, please note User:Cyde's instructions in the middle of the discussion about what to do with this many categories. Or just ask Cyde to take care of it. Thanks! ("No" is also an acceptable answer.)--Mike Selinker (talk) 20:07, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Looks like I have a crap load to read up on. I've closed two abominations in the recent past (one, two), so I'll have no problem closing this one. I'll do it later in the evening, as 1 pm is far too early for me. — ξ^xplicit 20:12, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

I don't think you'll find this one anywhere near as complicated (at least now) as that first monstrosity you mentioned.--Mike Selinker (talk) 01:28, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

 Done. Time to get these processed. — ξ^xplicit 04:34, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Neat. Let me know if you need any help with that.--Mike Selinker (talk) 05:46, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

I think I've got them all: Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Working/Large. — ξ^xplicit 06:03, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Some of the "Cities, towns, and villages" that are heading to established "Populated places" categories have maps on them. Any idea whether those can be moved automatically, or does it have to be done manually?--Mike Selinker (talk) 15:49, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Those require need manual work, Cydebot doesn't copy any contents if the target category already exists. Looks like there's work ahead of us. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Okay, I've started the process. I'm through J at the moment.--Mike Selinker (talk) 01:04, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

Got the rest. — ξ^xplicit 01:38, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

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The Moon lay hidden beneath a Cloud

I would like the change of capitalisation from November 2009 undone. The artist website (See Archive.org) used the capitalisation as previous to your move and User:Aspects's edit. You can see this usage as well as album capitalisation undone by Aspects on other websites as well. For example, the now defunct Fluxeuropa is one of the few sites still up with contemporary reviews of MLH. (It's also on all the CDs I own.) - BalthCat (talk) 05:13, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Hmm, I'm not sure. A quick Google search shows that most websites use "The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath a Cloud" over "The Moon lay hidden beneath a Cloud". I don't see why all these should be ignored over a form of stylization used by the musical group. — ξ^xplicit 05:29, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

FluxEuropa is essentially the nearest to a reliable source in those results. I looked them over, and most of them are the likes of Last.fm, Discogs (which has an in-house standard which prevents that showing up anyway), blogs, etc. I found another one just shortly ago in which an interview with Alzbeth also uses the artist's format. An interview with another (related genre) band at Heathen Harvest also shows the musician using the form "Moon lay hidden" mid-sentence. It's also a proper noun, and the usage is clear from FE and the artist's site. Does blog laziness really trump the artist here? - BalthCat (talk) 05:46, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

It's also used consistently as far as I can tell. I have four of their albums, the first, second, third and last all use that format. - BalthCat (talk) 05:50, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Well, considering this wouldn't be an uncontroversial move, it may be best to place a full requested move to gain a consensus on the issue. — ξ^xplicit 06:03, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

It was uncontroversial to break it, and now it's controversial to fix it? This isn't Yahoo!, it's k.d. lang, and I'd really rather not invest more energy than I already have to undo the "uncontroversial request." If anything, I'm pointing out that this was never an uncontroversial move. - BalthCat (talk) 06:15, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

If you're the first and only user to bring up the capitalization issue over six months after the initial move, then yes, it was an uncontroversial and has been for the last six months. What would be controversial is moving it back using unconventional capitalization based on album covers. The two sources you mentioned above hardly hold any weight, especially when gothtronic.com capitalized the title "Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud (int)", while heathenharvest.com uses "Moon Lay Hidden Beneath a Cloud" and "The Moon lay hidden". Like I said, WP:RM would be the venue to pursue if you wish to go any further. — ξ^xplicit 06:24, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

The time elapsed means essentially nothing, as there were only a handful of edits since, among which a fair number were automated. FluxEuropa was the only page I wanted to mention, and it uses the format consistently. As does the artist website linked at the bottom of the article. I only mentioned Gothtronic and Heathen Harvest as a response to your "Well I don't know, Google says X". You didn't actually say whether you found any reliable sources using Google, you just said "Google says". Both Gothtronic and Heathen Harvest have mixed usage because the pages have mixed content. The Gothtronic header is the site itself while the text is presumably from Alzbeth. The HH one is the interviewer versus the interviewee. Only publications which force a MOS onto others would result in uniformity where there was none. This sort of unnecessary rigamarole (having to work to prevent a MOS's arbitrary reformatting of an artist's *proper noun*) is the sort of thing which made me quit checking my Watchlist for months at a time. If I hadn't had to wade through pointless bureaucracy, MOS-tyranny and deletionism all the time, I might be able to spend more time on this site as an editor without my blood pressure soaring, and I might have caught this six months ago. Honestly? If the artist website, along with ANY reviewer usage of the style, isn't enough, I can't FATHOM the RM process will result in anything but a cloud of MOS-focussed rules lawyers quashing the request. I may have more satisfaction and less stress trying to edit the lead paragraph to show that it is officially "stylised" differently. That or maybe you could just delete the redirect for me, and I'll do the move on my own. - BalthCat (talk) 06:38, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Let me direct you to Allmusic—one of the most reputable websites for music—uses "The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath a Cloud". The manual of style usually does come out on top, especially when there's inconsistency in capitalization (see WP:CAPS). I really don't have much to add, I've stated why it won't be moved and where to go next if you disagree with the capitalization. — ξ^xplicit 06:59, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

I've been specifically told Allmusic is not a reputable site for WP. - BalthCat (talk) 07:04, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

How do you suggest I edit the article to show that the proper style is different? - BalthCat (talk) 07:07, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Allmusic is up there in reliability with Billboard and Rolling Stone magazine. Whoever said Allmusic is not reputable is misinformed. As for the article, you can write "The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath a Cloud (stylised The Moon lay hidden beneath a Cloud), yada yada yada..." or "The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath a Cloud (typeset The Moon lay hidden beneath a Cloud), yada yada yada..." — ξ^xplicit 07:12, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

I was told by multiple people in music discussions that it was not reliable. It's user-influenced like IMDB is. Additionally, it's highly unlikely that it will be representative of outlier artists like MLH, so it shouldn't be used as a gauge in this case anyway. (Which is precisely why I linked FluxEuropa which was a genre-specific source... but whatever.) I'll go with the first option for now, until I see if fixing this is worth (more of) my stress and aggravation. - BalthCat (talk) 07:16, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Anyone can submit information, but Allmusic won't add the information unless they're able to verify it. I'm not sure how IMDb works as far as submitting content, but examples like this, where the contributor was "anonymous", shows they're not concerned whether or not the information is factually correct. — ξ^xplicit 07:23, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

It also looks like Allmusic have their own MOS issues as well. ohGr vs. OhGr. - BalthCat (talk) 07:29, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

That band appears to be all over the place. — ξ^xplicit 07:34, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

No, that band's *press* is all over the place. (ps: Sorry for being more agitated than necessary.) - BalthCat (talk) 07:59, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Oh for the love of... if I hadn't already calmed down, I would probably have burst into flames. Someone just moved cEvin Key to Cevin Key quoting WP:MOSTM. I need to log off before I explode. - BalthCat (talk) 08:04, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

What can ya do. I say don't worry so much about the capitalization, it's not too big of a deal. I don't agree with 100% of things around here, but you have to make with what you're given. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

File:Chongqing grand hall at night.jpg

Hi. I saw you were active on WP:FfD and wondered if you could help. I want to rename a file, not delete it. Do you know if this is possible, or is it done as delete and then re-upload with the correct file name? File:Chongqing grand hall at night.jpg is in Beijing, not Chongqing, so the file name is confusing.

It's a good photo, and should be linked to Great Hall of the People, but I don't want to link it before the name is changed. Please can you assist? – RossJ81 ^Talk/_Cont 06:46, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

 Done, moved to File:Beijing grand hall at night.jpg. — ξ^xplicit 06:59, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Subject of earlier deletion : new citations added

Hello, I am working on a project for London film premieres for a summer sponser and see Mark had a page before though it was deleted for notability.

I would like to add a new page for Mark Boardman and citiate many missing articles regarding his TV, radio and other work which make me positive he should have a permanent page here. He would be a big asset to Wikipedia and a great resource.

Having researched, I have used sources and the below is the draft I would like to submit.

Mark Boardman (born 1980) in Essex is a entertainment & showbiz expert spending 6 years as a journalist. As a self and Since 2007 he has been most Notable for his numerous TV appearances and celeb based documentaries.

His first experienced a major TV role as a chat show host on Homemade for which ran for 1 series where alongside his showbiz mate modestly claims

Mark; as a celebrity hunter is really the star of the show and we are on the same level

. His appearance on lead to a big interview with & co presenters. Mark has appeared on over a dozen TV programmes including where he discussed ways to get A-listers on your side and the art of autograph collecting on " Collectors corner ".

In 2003, he appeared on the where as a audience member was invited up on stage by a fellow vegetarian to talk about his weekly experience of attending the show and meeting stars including

For the in 2007 he filmed a TV documentary regarding London film premieres and discussed why celebs are so in demand right now, he then went on to meet when filming for

and shared experiences of his lifestyle. Having met over 3500 celebrities in on the where only a is worthy of shaking his hand. Mark was hired Mark as the celebrity roving reporter for and his first broadcast was for the Brit awards 2007

Celebrity Quotes

on Mark

one of Tv's rising stars

Mark is gonna be a stars

quotes Mark as saying to

Can you record a answerphone message for me

External links

His official website Quotes Mark as saying to "Can you record a answerphone message for me"<p? A regular of Local radio and a celeb pundit and star blogger, Mark is regarded by many and listed as a minor UK celebrity Since 2004 Mark has run his own celebrity / London film premiere website and has nearly 3000 followers on

The online wrote a piece

Mark Boardman is trying vainly to keep up appearances. He started going out of his way to meet celebrities 19 years ago, though he stretched the definition of celebrity somewhat with a snap of Russ Swift - the record holder for parking in narrow spaces, as if you didn't know. But Mark has now become a sage in the art and recently grabbed the autographs of Ewan McGregor - "he's partial to a choc Magnum" and pop "star" Lee Ryan - "who I watched on the backstage bouncy castle with Jodie Marsh" at Popbeach. Classy.

His blogging has earnt him status of a Minor celebrity on & his insights in action on the red carpet in Leicester Square, London. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tvstarlondon (talk • contribs) 11:45, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Comment - I have tidied this up a bit and put it in a user page for him, and will give him some advice (including not to spam the same request across multiple talk pages). You are welcome to give him more advice, but I don't think this has much chance - it was deleted at AfD, recreated, G4-ed and salted, and there is nothing new here - main claimed celebrity seems to be as a celebrity-chaser. But Mr Boardman has a determined SPA fan-club - Celebritypresenter (talk · contribs), TVfanaticlady (talk · contribs) Celebrityreview (talk · contribs) and now Tvstarlondon (talk · contribs), and it may end up at DRV. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 16:28, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Ah, I see. Thank you for the notice. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

M.I.A.

Hi. I'd like to ask for your help in copyediting and making relevant the huge "Politics" section on the article M.I.A., as it is violating WP:BLP and WP:UNDUE among other policies. I don't think it's particularly well cited, or related to her politics. Alot of it seems to be written like an essay, with redundant quotes with the word politics in, repeats from what's in the main section, info that adds nothing to the bio, or is violating WP:Original research by assuming a political connect (free speech demands, bridges connecting first and third world) etc. It doesn't seem encyclopaedic at all. I've had a go at it. But whilst assuming good faith, the User:Exander2009 who I assume created the section seems highly possessive of the section, and reverts most changes immediately. Would like a third opinion on the matter. I've also asked User:ChrisTheDude for input. I've had a go at it myself, but I feel more editors involved would be helpful to make the article as a whole much better. Thank you. Lifebonzza (talk) 14:01, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Sure, I could give it a try. I found this edit summary by Lifebonzza a bit ironic. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

LOL i don't know what you mean. :P I did say I had a go... anyway, thank you all the same. Lifebonzza (talk) 21:43, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

You know, after skimming through the politics section, it seems that it would be a good idea to transform it into a "Musical style" section, and perhaps create a subsection for political themes. Granted, there are some things in there completely unrelated to music (like M.I.A.'s Visa and censorship issue), but that can be moved to the upper end of the article body. Thoughts? — ξ^xplicit 21:54, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Excellent idea! A Musical style section, a Themes sub/section sound great. Yes, the visa/censorship issue could be moved into the main body - I guess they were included in here because there was alot of speculation that it was politically motivated, particularly the visa denial, homeland security list (the previous US administration was peeved at her after Arular). Her stylistic influence/fashion/new rave pioneering as well as the musical influence she has had across genres means I'm going to have to see what I can do for a Legacy section. Lifebonzza (talk) 09:12, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi

Thought I would drop a line because I noticed you were into music. Just wondering if I could ask you for any guidelines on my userpage layout and wondered if you could assist me on making mine look somewhat similar to yours. Thanks in advance and I will watch your page. Mr little irish^(talk) 15:02, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

There's the userpage design center which can get you started off. The code for my layout can be found on my subpage User:Explicit/Userpage. If you any more help, feel free to ask. — ξ^xplicit 19:32, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Hey, I got your user page, however I was wondering how I would setup my userboxes so they could be fixed on the right hand side. Could you help please? And also, how would I sort a re-direct out for my contributions page? Mr little irish^(talk) 14:46, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

BrightBlackHeaven (talk · contribs) fixed a bit here, while I fixed a bit here. — ξ^xplicit 18:57, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Question

After seeing this CfD discussion, I feel that it should be relisted and made public (like via AN or ANI) as any place could be considered a "populated place" at any time. For example, Stephens City, Virginia was founded in 1758, was "populated" in the early 1730 by German settlers, but probably had an Indian population long before that. So calling a town a "populated place" is very confusing. Having things being categorized previously as "Settlements" or "Cities" or "Villages" is MUCH better and less confusing. An area can be "populated" at anytime. - NeutralHomer • Talk • 03:26, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

I should point you to this discussion regarding the whole naming scheme. If you have any concerns with how these categories were renamed, I would suggest raising your points at WT:CAT. — ξ^xplicit 05:10, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

Recent edits

Hello, I was wondering why you deleted the article "Discount tire company". You are well aware that the company is nationally stable and recognized throughout the U.S. and maybe you should think twice before deleting it. --Monterey Bay (talk) 01:16, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Discount Tire Company was deleted because another user proposed deletion of the article due to notability concerns: "tagged for a year still no third party references and no indication of notability". No one objected its deletion, and voila, it was deleted. — ξ^xplicit 02:24, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Why so serious? --Monterey Bay (talk) 04:04, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Prod removed from Cheng Hsin

You removed a prod tag [1] with the comment "Removed prod; contested on talk page". I see no entry by you on the talk page - did you forget? Thanks! jmcw (talk) 09:30, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

I didn't contest the prod, it was contested by an IP editor here. — ξ^xplicit 18:39, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Help.

I have this book creator toolbar on the top of my screen, but I didn't create a book. How do I get rid of it without deleting someone else's work? Georgia Peachez (talk) 14:07, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

I'm not entirely sure what that looks like... Where exactly on the screen is it? — ξ^xplicit 18:39, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Earl Stanhope by Denner

Please expalin why you deleted this image?Rodolph (talk) 16:33, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

I'm assuming you're talking about File:JamesEarlStanhopeDennerdetail.jpg (correct me if I'm wrong)? The file was nominated for deletion here as an orphaned file. As Wikipedia is not an orphanage and no one contested the file's deletion, it was deleted one week after it was nominated. — ξ^xplicit 18:39, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Explicit. You have new messages at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Immunize 2.
Message added 17:57, 10 June 2010 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

On my UAA reports. Immunize (talk) 17:57, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Songs in A minor

RE: OK. Dan56 (talk) 20:44, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

deletion of jane aynscombe holding a peach.

hi. on 29 may I think you deleted the above image re discussion at [2]

user Rodolph has asked for help re deletion of a number of images he has uploaded. I dont think he has quite got the hang of copyright tagging, but in this case I dont see why the image was deleted. User memphisto appears to be engaged in a vendetta with rodolpho over images and was in this case the only person requesting deletion. I gather this may apply to a whole swath of other images. It seems to me the proper course for a good faith editor would be to assist Rodolpho in properly tagging his images, rather then trying to get them deleted. It is my understanding that being orphaned is only grounds for deletion of an image is it is 'fair use'. Perhaps you can cast some light on this, and indeed undelete the image if there was nothing wrong with it?Sandpiper (talk) 21:15, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

I pretty much echo what Fastily's reply on his talk page. Free files can be deleted if they are outside of the scope of the encyclopedia. As for this specific file, only Nyttend (talk · contribs) contested its deletion, but had no explanation as to how this file could be used in encyclopedic context where the full File:LadyoftheAynscombeFamily.jpg couldn't. Unless you have evidence of this "vendetta", I would suggest refraining from making baseless accusations that are borderline personal attacks towards Memphisto. Additionally, if Rodolph is the user who calls the deleting administrator a bully and accuses him vandalizing, it becomes that more difficult to assume good faith of that user. — ξ^xplicit 21:47, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Deletion: Trio Clinical Research Article

Hello, I just wanted to address the issue of your deletion of my page by G11. The page itself was a work in progress, and definitely not a finished result. I had yet to post it to wikipedia (and if I had posted it, I am sorry, I did not realize it), and was still working on making it "unbaist." I was in the process of making it an informational page as more information about the company came to me. I had not yet recieved the full information required to continue the article. Is there any way to undo the delete and any way you would be willing to do so.

Thank you. HNewbold (talk) 13:57, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

The subpage you created for Trio Clinical Research read in a promotional tone, which was deleted under the speedy deletion criteria as it appeared to have been created for promotional of advertising purposes. In order for the subject to merit an article here on Wikipedia, the subject must be notable. This means that Trio Clinical Research would need to receive significant coverage from reliable sources; if the company does not have such coverage, an article of it should not exist, as our notability guideline for organizations and companies indicates. If you're going to recreate your subpage, please make sure to review you may and what you may not have in your userspace. — ξ^xplicit 21:42, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Note

A file which you previously commented on has been nominated for deletion [3] – ╟─TreasuryTag►Captain-Regent─╢ 08:21, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Halp

I'm 12 years old and what is this???

~Beegee7730 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 08:21, 14 June 2010 (UTC).

Deletion of File:Peace_activists_throwing_an_Israeli_soldier_over_board

Hi, you have deleted the file Peace_activists_throwing_an_Israeli_soldier_over_board, I believe your deletion was incorrect. This is an image of unique historic significance and is not replaceable. Historic Images released but the IDF Spokesperson's Unit are allowed per the Wikipedia fair use policy. This image has been released to the public by IDF Spokesperson's Unit. It is an image of unique historic significance and is not replaceable. Non-replaceable Historic Images released but the IDF Spokesperson's Unit are allowed per the Wikipedia fair use policy. According to IDF Spokesperson's Unit terms of use, user is specifically allowed to make "fair use" of the protected material as set out under law. Notice that the article discusses this image/video frame itself. "The IDF released 20 videos of the incident.[97] One video shows how the first commandos to abseil down to the deck were attacked by a mob, and includes a soldier being thrown 30 feet (9.1 m) overboard as well as another being thrown to the lower deck." Thus this image is in full compliance of Wikipedia fair use policy. Marokwitz (talk) 11:20, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

File:Peace activists throwing an Israeli soldier over board.jpg was deleted because is lacked essential licensing information, not because it was tagged as replaceable. They are two distinct things. — ξ^xplicit 18:08, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

YooHoo & Friends

Hi! You deleted a page I spent a lot of time working on called YooHoo & Friends and I was not aware that it was proposed for deletion until it was too late (apparently you get 7 days), otherwise I would have made efforts to edit accordingly and request that it not be deleted...in fact I would like to officially request it be undeleted. I'm not sure who tagged the page for proposed deletion either and would also contact them directly to seek help in the matter. Forgive me for not understanding this as I'm fairly new to the process. I've read a lot of info on wikipedia and still don't quite understand the "why" part of the page not meeting notability criteria. At the least, I would like to start the process of editing so it meets the standards (I assume there were some fairly simple fixes since it was only "proposed for deletion") and can get it back up on this wonderful resource Wikipedia! Or it'd be nice to at least get the code/content back since I spent so much time on it! Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Cheers, Lambadical (talk) 21:05, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

It seems that your request for undeletion was declined. The best option at this point is to move the content into your userspace. I went ahead and created subpage User:Lambadical/YooHoo & Friends with all of its contents, and you can work on it there. Regards. — ξ^xplicit 21:21, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

Ok thank you very much. Lambadical (talk) 21:31, 15 June 2010 (UTC)