User talk:Johntason

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Proposed deletion of Bill Bryant (Lyricist)


The article Bill Bryant (Lyricist) has been proposed for deletion because, under Wikipedia policy, all newly created biographies of living persons must have at least one reference to a reliable source that directly supports material in the article.

If you created the article, please don't be offended. Instead, consider improving the article. For help on inserting references, see Referencing for beginners, or ask at the help desk. Once you have provided at least one reliable source, you may remove the prod blp tag. Please do not remove the tag unless the article is sourced. If you cannot provide such a source within ten days, the article may be deleted, but you can when you are ready to add one. Paste Let’s have a chat. 17:00, 18 February 2012 (UTC)

I read the wikipedia guidelines on referencing originally. The page in question has undergone at least a dozen changes by other editors and none have seen the need to suggest deleting the article. One of the references is a reference to the Humans Lib album, one of the biggest selling albums in the UK during the 1980s. Bill Bryant is mentioned all over the album. The article uses self-published sources which is permissible if written or published by the subject themselves, which it is.

Forgot to add, the content is not contentious nor conjecture. It is not participating in gossip nor a misuse of a primary source. Any use of self published material is written by the subject of the BLP themselves. The information presented in the article is directly supported by its sources.

Proposed deletion of Paul Linn


The article Paul Linn has been proposed for deletion because it appears to have no references. Under Wikipedia policy, this newly created biography of a living person will be deleted unless it has at least one reference to a reliable source that directly supports material in the article.

If you created the article, please don't be offended. Instead, consider improving the article. For help on inserting references, see Referencing for beginners, or ask at the help desk. Once you have provided at least one reliable source, you may remove the prod blp tag. Please do not remove the tag unless the article is sourced. If you cannot provide such a source within ten days, the article may be deleted, but you can when you are ready to add one. The Blade of the Northern Lights ( 話して下さい ) 16:22, 14 November 2012 (UTC)

Similar to my above comment. The article uses self-published sources which is permissible if written or published by the subject themselves, which it is. When I originally created the article it did have inline references, however, another editor came along and changed the references to external websites - so which editor is correct???

Forgot to add, the content is not contentious nor conjecture. It is not participating in gossip nor a misuse of a primary source. Any use of self published material is written by the subject of the BLP themselves. The information presented in the article is directly supported by its sources

Copyright problems with Bill Bryant (lyricist)
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However, for textual content, you may simply consider rewriting the content in your own words. While contributions are appreciated, Wikipedia must require all contributors to understand and comply with its copyright policy. Wikipedia takes copyright concerns very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Thank you. memphisto 13:02, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi Memphisto, thanks for this. I've added a quick comment on the article talk page via the contested deletion button. I get your point and will consider re-writing, however short on time over the next week. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.110.23.18 (talk) 21:00, 25 February 2013 (UTC) Sorry, this was me - forgot to login!

File source problem with File:BillBryant.jpg
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Nomination of Bill Bryant (lyricist) for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Bill Bryant (lyricist) is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Articles for deletion/Bill Bryant (lyricist) until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Richard3120 (talk) 15:39, 18 January 2019 (UTC)