User talk:Joerider

Brian Olsen
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May 2009
Please do not add promotional material to Wikipedia. While objective prose about products or services is acceptable, Wikipedia is not intended to be a vehicle for advertising or promotion.  Acroterion  (talk)  13:57, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Good morning. I apologize again. I truly am not trying to create an advertisement - I added my external links in a way to show allowable use of similar information. I thought this was needed for reference. I would be glad to remove them, but could use your help to understand how not to get flagged with copyright violations - perhaps the copyright notice without links to the site are enough?

I am simply trying to create a real connection between Brian Olsen and Denny Dent on wikipedia. Many other artists are trying to draw a connection between themselves and Denny and Brian is the only person whom Denny ever worked with.

I apologize - I truly am trying to understand and follow the copyright pages. Your assistance is sincerely appreciated.

Thank you --Joerider (talk) 14:27, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Your recent edits
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Brian Olsen
Thanks for the note - there are two things that are giving you trouble. One is that it is unacceptable to simply copy from another website, even if attributed. Contributions to Wikipedia are licensed as free content, and you may not use non-GFDL-licensed content from other places, with rare exceptions. The other problem is that the prose you are adding is overtly promotional, and has no place in an encyclopedia. Neutral, encyclopedic contributions are welcome, where they concern people who are notable under Wikipedia's guidelines for inclusion. In general, individuals must have received multiple non-trivial instances of coverage in independent media with a reputation for fact-checking, preferably in publications of national, or at least regional standing. You may wish to review guidelines for your first article.  Acroterion  (talk)  15:36, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Thank you - I think I have a better understanding. Admittedly, I was being a little lazy, drawing from things I have already written. I will review the First Article info more closely and simply write a fresh description of Brian and his accomplishments - and skinny it down to just the facts.

Again, I really appreciate the help.

--Joerider (talk) 16:19, 3 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Glad to help.  Acroterion  (talk)  16:46, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Acroterion - I have again reviewed the first article rules. I have attempted, to write a simpler write up and cite third party references of Brian's notability; please see below. I have also reviewed other similar artists on wikipedia specifically, Denny Dent, Dan Dunn and David Garibaldi who seem to have approved content, so I tried to follow their lead. Any additional suggestions from you would be greatly appreciated. I hope to learn from this and expand it more in the future in a way that really focuses on Brian's contributions to the performance art community.

Brian Olsen
Olsen began his performance art career in 1998. He was the assistant to renowned artist Denny Dent. Brian studied under Denny as his Tour/Studio Manager and Art Representative for over six years. Brian Olsen became Denny’s one and only protégé when Denny inadvertently witnessed Brian’s talents and decided to share his philosophies and talents.

After Denny passed away on March 29, 2004, Brian began Art in Action. Brian continues to honor Denny’s memory while bringing his own unique approach to the performance painting experience. He has traveled the world painting celebrities and rock stars often for the very people he is painting.

Not satisfied by being considered just another “speed painter” Olsen continues to strive for “something more”

Brian lives and works in a historic section of Denver, CO.