Talk:Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Neutrality
Problems are obvious. I don't feel like fixing it. Shagmaestro 20:38, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Yes, there were problems with neutrality. However, this aspect of the article has been improved, so I've removed the "NPOV" tag. Sunray 16:12, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Dateline
That's - er - quite a lot of dates... DisillusionedBitterAndKnackered (talk) 21:38, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

July 2009 - Copyright volation
This entire article was a verbatim copy of http://www.banffcentre.ca/about/history/. I have removed all copyright matrerial, and rewritten the article to a viable stub. I have also added some independent references and removed excessive linking to the official web site. The main page is enough, unless a specific page is used as a reference. Even if the previous contents hadn't been a blatant copyvio, how on earth anyone could have removed the POV and Advert tags with completely unreferenced assertions like:
 * Today in the 21st century, the Centre continues its role as a catalyst for creativity. A globally respected arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference facility, The Banff Centre is a leader in the development and promotion of creative work in the arts, sciences, business, and the environment.

and obvious "PR-brochure-speak" like:
 * The Centre offers professional career development and creative support in the performing and fine arts, mountain culture, and leadership development.

To future editors wishing to expand this article...

1. Your additions must be in your own words. While we appreciate contributions, we must require all contributors to understand and comply with our copyright policy. Wikipedia takes copyright concerns very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. Any attempt to re-add verbatim or closely paraphrased copyright material will be immediately removed.

2. This in an encyclopedia article, not an alternative web site or advertisment for the Banff Centre. Additions of material must be referenced to independent sources, and neutrally worded, using encyclopedic tone and style.

3. If you are in any way associated with the Banff Centre, you have a conflict of interest when editing this article. Please read WP:COI for guidance on editing in these circumstances, before you make any further additions or changes.

– Voceditenore (talk) 10:49, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Copyright problem removed
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