Talk:Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014/Archive 1

Greek participation
Please, do not remove Greece from the participating countries. Greece is my country and I heard from the news release the official announcement of DT (Public Television). The contest will be broadcast on NERIT and selection will take place in September. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.210.240.228 (talk) 11:47, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

Do you have an article from DT announcing that they will be taking part and confirming the selection in September? Moldova96 (talk) 13:19, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

I'm sorry, I did everything I can to find a relevant article, but I did not find anywhere. Only the news of DT announced it but can not find any result. But it is September. This day has not been announced yet. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 5.54.132.82 (talk) 13:54, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

Is the DT news put online anywhere? Moldova96 (talk) 17:07, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

I think, no! Sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 5.54.132.82 (talk) 18:22, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

Stop adding Greece as one of the participating countries. They have NOT officially confirmed their return so be patient. These are just rumours and unofficial "sources".193.92.82.69 (talk) 09:00, 3 June 2014 (UTC)


 * Stop being disruptive and removing Greece. The source used is reliable.    Wes     Mᴥuse   10:11, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protection
A request for urgently semi-protecting this article has been submitted. The high volume of IP vandalism edits needs to be nipped in the bud - fast!!! Wes    Mᴥuse   21:41, 1 December 2013 (UTC)

Ireland not debuting
Ireland are currently not interested in Junior Eurovision 2014. - — Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.107.68.2 (talk) 06:39 AM, 13 December 2013‎ (UTC)
 * And your source for this information is? - Arjayay (talk) 08:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
 * And yet we have a source from the EBU which contradicts that unsigned comment.   Wes     Mᴥuse   09:38, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
 * That and the Eurovoix article in which TG4 say that they have an interest in Junior Eurovision. Moldova96 (talk) 10:30, 18 December 2013 (UTC)

Macedonia
After the bad result Macedonia could withdraw. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.107.74.215 (talk) 22:13, 24 December 2013 (UTC)

Belarus
Belarus are confirmed as a participating country, but on the map, Belarus not colored by purple color. Shouldn't Belarus be removed from the competing-list? --83.226.68.135 (talk) 18:47, 6 January 2014 (UTC)


 * It seems there is a slight delay in the map's changes updating onto articles. This happens from time to time and is beyond our control.  The system will catch up with itself soon enough.    Wes     Mᴥuse   19:05, 6 January 2014 (UTC)


 * Update - I've ended up removing Belarus from the confirmation list. The source itself does not mention anything about Belarus confirming participation at JESC2014, and this violates verifiability and potential original research from whoever added them as being confirmed.    Wes     Mᴥuse   19:10, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

OK. Thank you! --83.226.68.135 (talk) 11:42, 7 January 2014 (UTC) Hello, could you add us a source of the Belarussian winner? We were first publishing it on-line (including video) so, we should be the source: http://www.esc-plus.com/junior-eurovision-nadezhda-misyakova-to-represent-belarus/ Thanks for understanding! — Preceding unsigned comment added by JESCFun (talk • contribs) 21:04, 2 September 2014 (UTC)
 * No, you should not be the source. Websites like Eurovoix and Wiwibloggs are often used because they've established themselves as clearly reliable, while JuniorEurovision.tv and Eurovision.tv are used because they're official websites. Esc-Plus is not listed as a reliable website so they should not be used. Also, we do not simply change sources for reasons like you stated. "Publishing it online first" is not a good argument for why you should be used and seems quite immature. If you'd like, someone could give Esc-Plus a reliability check, but we'd have to find someone willing to do that.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   21:09, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

Can you explain me why those sites are reliable and not mine? Everyone sometimes publishes mistakes (even Eurovoix published Portugal is in and the aren't officially in...). We also contact delegations and spend our time working hard to inform people.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by JESCFun (talk • contribs) 21:20, 2 September 2014 (UTC)
 * They are considered reliable because they publish strict facts and this is recognised by everyone associated with Eurovision on Wikipedia. Eurovoix publishing that Portugal will participate is not a "mistake". As I've said, they are a reliable news source and if they claim that Portugal will participate, I wouldn't understand why you wouldn't believe them. Several news sources reported on Bulgaria participating before they were officially confirmed, those weren't "mistakes" on the websites' part. Also, pretty much every Eurovision site will contact delegations, so you're not alone there. Your site could possibly be reliable too, I'm not sure, I don't often read it. But as I said, if you'd like Esc-Plus to be allowed to get published on Wikipedia, you will need a reliability check. But even if you do become listed as reliable, that doesn't immediately assure that you will get published as Eurovoix, Wiwibloggs, and the official websites are what often gets published. Also, please realise that if you remove these sources and replace them with your own website's articles, you will eventually be blocked for spam.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   21:29, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

The "Island" of Malta
Can just point out a problem, the junioreurovision.tv/ says that "Instead, it has been decided that the entire island of Malta will the host of Junior Eurovision 2014!", now are they referring to Malta which is the collective name of the country which is not an island but a group of islands, or Malta (island) which is the largest island which makes up Malta, along with Gozo and Comino, so thus in the 'Location' section, saying and linking to Malta as the host "island" is rather incorrect. --  axg //  ✉  ]] ''' 14:16, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

Icelandic participation
Iceland has been added as a participating nation, however there is no source attributed to it, has anyone seen official confirmation? Moldova96 (talk) 14:02, 30 May 2014 (UTC)


 * I've removed them from the table as there is no source to verify they are taking part.   Wes     Mᴥuse   15:04, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

BelenESCPlus
From my understanding you're not allowed to be posting information onto wikipedia if you are associated with the site that it's being linked to. Because if that is the case then surely the wiki user BelenESCPlus is not going along with the rules as she is posting news to her own site ESC+Plus. (82.69.19.91 (talk) 14:17, 6 June 2014 (UTC))
 * Surely it is unacceptable for a person also to remove another legitimate source and add themselves in instead?(Moldova96 (talk) 18:18, 6 June 2014 (UTC))
 * I have blocked this account for spamming. The user that controls it is welcome to return for constructive editing under a more appropriate username. CT Cooper · &#32;talk 21:38, 6 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello, I just wanted to source my articles because I have detected there are some wrong sources...You give some sources to the wrong web-site (and you always source the same web-site), like the Belarussian winner or the information about Spain. I hope you understand, thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by JESCFun (talk • contribs) 20:59, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

Macedonia, Moldova
Who said that Macedonia and Moldova have withdrawn from Junior Eurovision 2014? -- — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tiitarins (talk • contribs) 08:52, 9 June 2014 (UTC+1)


 * They have been removed as there were no sources to verify the content.   Wes     Mᴥuse   15:26, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

Question
By what date must be approved by the countries participation? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tiitarins (talk • contribs) 20:11, 9 June 2014 (UTC)


 * I think you may have come to the wrong website for that answer. We are Wikipedia - an encyclopaedia, not a news website.  Perhaps checking at junioreurovision.tv as I assume they will have the submission dates.    Wes     Mᴥuse   20:27, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

more information on why nrk dont want to participate
they think it costs too much(2 million norwegian crowns) and is only willing to pay that if they win the contest. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.213.34.70 (talk) 15:48, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

Unreliable sources
There have been two occasions now when a source from Blogspot (http://junioreurosongforever.blogspot.no/) has been attempted to use as a reliable source. The first was to cite Spain's return; the second for Norway. Sources from blogspot are unreliable and published by one person only. Anyone (even Wikipedia users) can create an account on Blogspot and claim it to be "true" reliable news service, when in actual fact some of content is not. Please try and avoid using any Blogspot accounts for sourcing, and stick to more reputable websites so that we are maintaining Wikipedia's reputation of verifiability and publishing of reliable sources. A list of reliable sources can be found here. Thank you,  Wes  Mouse  15:13, 8 July 2014 (UTC)

possible hope for norwegian participation
according to oikotimes tv 2 is in talks with the EBU regarding participation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:FE0:C100:1:1531:B302:E6D7:BB73 (talk) 09:06, 9 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Oikotimes is not a reliable site unless they publish their source, which they did not in the article about Norway, meaning we cannot use it.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   12:22, 9 July 2014 (UTC)
 * I've checked with a person I know at the EBU and they've said that the Oikotimes rumor about TV2 is entirely incorrect. (Moldova96 (talk) 14:20, 9 July 2014 (UTC))
 * Under the current regime, Norway will never return to a concept considered to be child abuse. --Koppadasao (talk) 18:14, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
 * That is just a matter of your own personal opinion. Here at Wikipedia, we strive to provide information based on a neutral point of view.  But thank you for your comments, nevertheless.  Wes   Mouse  11:43, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
 * There are several sources for the notion that Norway consider JESC to be child abuse.
 * The best I found on short notice was this one.
 * It starts by criticising the commercial pressure, as they call it (As if no such pressure existed in Norway…). Then continuing by abusing Maria Isabel as a cruel example of how bad this commercial pressure is, coming awfully close to calling her an abused child. Fürst says, I am sure this is not good for children. The article ends with a comment from BarneVakten, the Baby Sitter, a somewhat questionable organization, at least for those of us who distrust the current regime, who has taken upon themselves to tell other what's acceptable for kids on TV, video and movies, and what's not. They commend NRK for their choice by stating that kids has to be protected against commercial pressure, which basically means abuse or exploitation.
 * There is no question that there is a consensus among Norwegian NGOs and the government, that the way JESC portrays and use children is child abuse, and that the similar use of children in the Scandinavian MGP jr is not. Basically it's hypocrisy.
 * --Koppadasao (talk) 12:37, 30 September 2014 (UTC)


 * And your point is going nowhere. Like I said previously, what you say is just a matter of opinion.  And here at Wikipedia we stick to a neutral point of view.  So the likelihood that what you say would ever get included in this article ranges from slim to not a chance.   Wes   Mouse  14:04, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I know, I know, sources doesn't matter, just that the data doesn't conflict with the regime. Talk about Bullshit!--Koppadasao (talk) 14:27, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

Switzerland
Under "Other Countries", Switzerland have confirmed their non-participation. But on the map, Switzerlans is not colored yellow. Why isn't Switzerland colored yellow? SpaceON2 (talk) 16:37, 12 July 2014 (UTC)


 * Simple really, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) has 4 national broadcasters that are members of the EBU. Only the Italian language broadcaster (Radiotelevisione svizzera) has declared non-participation.  However the remaining broadcasters; Radio Télévision Suisse (French language), Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (German language), or Radiotelevisiun Svizra Rumantscha (Romansh language); may yet decide to participate instead - which is still possible.  Once all 4 members of SRG SSR have stated non-participation, then Switzerland will be changed to yellow on the map.   Wes   Mouse  22:20, 12 July 2014 (UTC)

Ah. Then I got it. Thanks! SpaceON2 (talk) 10:50, 14 July 2014 (UTC)

The map
Earlier this day, a very few number of countries were colored yellow on the map, and now it almost all countries is yellow. Is this just a "funny" joke, or is this real? SpaceON2 (talk) 21:39, 15 July 2014 (UTC)
 * I checked the file and it appears someone coloured all the countries which haven't made a decision yet yellow. However, yellow is used to only colour countries that have said no. I assume this was a mistake by the person but since I cannot edit the map we have to wait until someone who can sees it.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   21:48, 15 July 2014 (UTC)

Okay. Thank you! SpaceON2 (talk) 21:50, 15 July 2014 (UTC)
 * I've reverted the map. --  axg //  ✉  ]] ''' 21:57, 15 July 2014 (UTC)

Great! Thank you. Lucky that someone knows how to do it! :) SpaceON2 (talk) 22:11, 15 July 2014 (UTC)

Number of countries
I don't know how many countries have to participate in the contest, so it can be arranged? Must be à minimum of 11 I think (beacuse it has to work Witherspoon the score system I think). I was trying to get some information on the JESC website, but I could not find anything. Any of you guys who know? SpaceON2 (talk) 11:42, 16 July 2014 (UTC)


 * We're only editors of an encyclopaedia, we do not have personal contact with the JESC organisers or national broadcasters. All information on this article is based on verified reliable sources.   Wes   Mouse  12:35, 16 July 2014 (UTC)

Date of Ukrainian National Selection
Is actually 09/08/14. Source: http://www.junioreurovision.tv/page/blog?id=19_acts_to_contest_ukrainian_national_selection --JESC Luke (talk) 15:45, 18 July 2014 (UTC)


 * - Thank you for providing the link.  Wes   Mouse  20:00, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

Bulgaria
I'm not sure what I think of this. It seems to be a Bulgarian participation but I haven't seen any other sources report on it. What are your thoughts? { [ ( jjj    1238 ) ] }   18:49, 24 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Wiwibloggs (a reliable site) has reported so I guess it's ok to add.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   20:27, 24 July 2014 (UTC)

Bulgaria are confirmed as a participating country, but on the map, Bulgaria not colored by purple color. Shouldn't Bulgaria be removed from the competing-list? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.107.70.194 (talk) 10:25, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Well, there is a source telling Bulgaria is returning to the contest, however the map doesn't show Bulgaria in purple. As I don't know how to color the map, we have to wait untill someone sees it and could color it. SpaceON2 (talk) 23:19, 25 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Sometimes when news about a country's participation surfaces, someone who is capable of updating the map is not present. That doesn't mean that Bulgaria is not actually participating, it just means that no one who knows how to change the map has seen this news yet. It should be updated shortly.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   23:36, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Is it possible to copy the map to, for example Paint.net, and edit it? Or do you have to edit it on the wiki? SpaceON2 (talk) 08:55, 27 July 2014 (UTC)
 * The map is in a vector format, so a raster editor like Paint.net would not work. What you need is to download Inkscape. --  axg //  ✉  ]] ''' 12:01, 27 July 2014 (UTC)

OK. Is there any viruses (free from viruses)? SpaceON2 (talk) 14:14, 27 July 2014 (UTC)

Oh! It doesn't look like I need to download it. Someone colored Bulgaria alredy! SpaceON2 (talk) 14:17, 27 July 2014 (UTC)

Bulgaria and Portugal not confirmed by junioreurovision website or twitter yet
So why them in "Confirmed participants"?

Mabye is like grecce "Participation" (if you remember in May all the website except oikotimes and junioreurovision.tv Write "Greece will return to junior eurovision" Uמtil July when NERIT Announced that Greece will not returns). 83.130.122.81 (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 06:03, 29 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Junioreurovision.tv isn't the only reliable Eurovision-related source. Sure it is the official website but there are other sources such as Eurovoix and Wiwibloggs who've reported this. In Bulgaria's case the Bulgarian broadcaster confirmed their participation which is honestly just as good as Junioreurovision.tv confirming it. I can understand your thoughts on Portugal, but as I said Eurovoix is a reliable site and should be trusted.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   06:08, 29 July 2014 (UTC)
 * if Bulgarian participation is 100% right,why Junioreurovision.tv still not Announce this?83.130.122.81 (talk) 06:23, 29 July 2014 (UTC)
 * That is most likely because not all of the paperwork is filed. Please just be patient. The Bulgarian broadcaster has announced they will participate and we have to take their word for it.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   07:15, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

Hello, ESC+Plus.com is also a reliable source, there are more reliable sites than those ones... Even you source them when they are not the source, you should fix that. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by JESCFun (talk • contribs) 21:07, 2 September 2014 (UTC) I add that Portugal hasn't been officially confirmed, I have asked the EBU team.... Eurovoix.com just copied an article of a Portuguese web-site..... Fix that.... They are most likely in but not yet. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by JESCFun (talk • contribs) 21:12, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

The map
Ok. Someone has colored the UK, Norway and Belgium grey, but they have confirmed their non-participation. They have to be colored yellow. Someone has to revert the map, as I don't know how to do it. SpaceON2 (talk) 12:18, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

Oh, sorry. I've now seen that other broadcasters hasn't confirmed their non-participation in the UK, Belgium and Norway. My bad. SpaceON2 (talk) 17:40, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

Poland
Who said Poland would not compete? No sources is telling that they would not return. SpaceON2 (talk) 22:39, 5 August 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes there are sources saying they will not return. Please actually read where it says Poland will not return in the other countries section before just complaining on the talk page.  { [ ( jjj     1238 ) ] }   16:38, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

Yeah. I saw it a few days after. I was trying to find any sources about their non-participation, but I could not find anything. Must be that my computer didn't updated the websites. I saw the sources a few days after, and I forgot to write it here on the talk page. My bad. &#35;spaceon2 (talk) 22:55, 23 August 2014 (UTC)