User talk:Ackee123

Note: I changed my user name from griots arts to ackee123 as I didn't realize that my work name was a problem when I first became interested in editing pages. I have posted COI info on my user page.

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Replaceable fair use File:Iqua Colson 2015.jpg
Thanks for uploading File:Iqua Colson 2015.jpg. I noticed that this file is being used under a claim of fair use. However, I think that the way it is being used fails the first non-free content criterion. This criterion states that files used under claims of fair use may have no free equivalent; in other words, if the file could be adequately covered by a freely-licensed file or by text alone, then it may not be used on Wikipedia. If you believe this file is not replaceable, please:


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I had searched Google images and found no free equivalent to the images for Iqua. I will write her son as he took the original image and ask if he can complete the Wiki form. I will also ask if they might consider releasing an image for free use. Ackee123 (talk) 16:31, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: sandbox (October 30)
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NewYorkActuary (talk) 22:24, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

Your draft article, User:Ackee123/sandbox


Hello, Ackee123. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "sandbox".

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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Home Lander (talk) 20:29, 1 May 2018 (UTC)

Help needed
Hello, I am asking for assistance with removing template messages at the top of the page after reviewing updates re the page for Iqua Colson, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqua_Colson I have made adjustments as pointed out in the previous reviews. I have added more citations that I have found through searches online following Wikipedia guidelines. Sorry it's take me so long to return to this, I have been away due to family health issues but am back. I do still need to upload a new image for Iqua. Hope to do that next week. Any suggestions re the text as have edited and added citations, would be grateful for. TY for your patience. Ackee123 (talk) 10:41, 31 August 2019 (UTC)
 * Leave the template, since it documents an aspect of the article that readers may need to know. You should rather focus on building up the case for notability, as it applies to musicians, since it's not clear from the current references. The title of the Chicago Reader article expresses the question succinctly.  — jmcgnh (talk) (contribs) 19:29, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Adegoke Steve Colson (December 2)
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Copyright problem: Draft:Adegoke Steve Colson
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Thank you for the feedback
I didn't copy but I understand that is too close. I will see if I can re-write so is more encyclopedic. I will also write to the AACM. Thank you for your patience. I will do my best to get this right. Ackee123 (talk) 22:59, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

I have now written to the AACM New York Chapter explaining your concerns and waiting for them to reply. As they are a volunteer organization with limited resources I am unsure I will hear back from them or when so have also cc'd Adegoke Steve Colson as he is a member. So thinking I should try to write another version that you may consider.

Speedy deletion nomination of Draft:Adegoke Steve Colson


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I am still waiting for a reply from the organization. As well I am recovering from family health issues which are ongoing and I am primary care provider so has affected my being able to respond to you. I have also spoken to the artist who I am trying to set up the page for. Do you think it better that I delete this and create a new page? Ackee123 (talk) 13:42, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

AACM NY chapter have given permission to use information documented on their site regarding Adegoke Steve Colson. I am asking them to email the letter to Wikipedia directly. Please do not delete the draft page.Ackee123 (talk) 15:25, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Winsom has been accepted
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 * Sorry for the delay in replying, but wanted to say thank you for this! Ackee123 (talk) 09:41, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Your draft article, Draft:Adegoke Steve Colson


Hello, Ackee123. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "Adegoke Steve Colson".

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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz Read! Talk! 17:35, 4 November 2020 (UTC)


 * Hi Liz, Thanks for this. Things are much calmer in personal space now so I plan to continue working on the article and will review the instructions at the link. Ackee123 (talk) 09:40, 20 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello Liz, I've now got a more settled routine so I can return to editing and adding Wikipedia pages. I have written new English speaking encyclopedic description for Adegoke Steve Colson's page, but am not sure where to start now. Do I create a new page and try again? I'm confused after reading all of the past notes Ackee123 (talk) 12:12, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora has been accepted
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Thanks again, and happy editing! SL93 (talk) 20:12, 28 November 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you for this. I have been moving a process which has taken months due to the delays caused by the pandemic and am now just settling again with time to review the articles I am working on. I will review the grading scheme as suggested. Ackee123 (talk) 09:37, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Women in Red
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 * Hello! I think I filled in the form wrong. I was listing themes or topics I am happy to contribute to. Thanks very much for your feedback and comments. Ackee123 (talk) 09:34, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Adegoke Steve Colson (August 1)
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 * Thanks for your feedback. I will continue working on this. Ackee123 (talk) 07:45, 1 August 2023 (UTC)

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 * Thanks for replying so quickly. Will keep working on it Ackee123 (talk) 13:11, 22 November 2023 (UTC)
 * @Qcne Thank you for clarifying. I will ask research more Ackee123 (talk) 20:37, 13 February 2024 (UTC)
 * See WP:NORG for our criteria.  Qcne  (talk)  20:41, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

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