User talk:Kav2015

November 2015
Hello, I'm Quenhitran. I noticed that you recently removed some content from Steve Vai with this edit, without explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry, the removed content has been restored. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. — ALittle Que nhi  ( talk to me ) 03:01, 22 November 2015 (UTC)

Steve Vai
Hello. I noticed that you reworked the WP:LEAD with material 'approved' by the subject himself. Please read WP:COI over possible conflicts of interest. Personally I consider parts of what you have added quite valuable and certainly the Grammy Award references should have been included a long time ago. Invariably the language is somewhat un-encyclopedic and this needs to be addressed to maintain a neutral point of view. Leave a message under here if you have any further queries. Karst (talk) 16:13, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

Your recent edits
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Steve Vai, continued
Greetings, I'm willing to help out with some of the basics of editing Wikipedia. Please bear in mind that I am neither an admin nor hold any kind of authority on Wikipedia. I am merely adhering to the guidelines set at Manual of Style. With that said, a few things to keep in mind:
 * On Wikipedia, numbers are usually fully worded, rather than making use of numerals. Therefore, seven-string guitar instead of "7 string guitar", or "age thirteen" instead of "age 13". However, for larger two-word increments such 21 and onwards, numerals are preferred.
 * Album titles are always italicised using two apostrophes before and after. Therefore,  renders as Passion and Warfare.
 * Song titles always use double quotes. Therefore,  renders as "The Attitude Song".
 * Please use straight apostrophes and quotes ( or  ) rather than slanted ones (  or  ). This applies to both prose and references.
 * Only link things on the first instance, unless they are repeated much later in an article. Therefore, link  once, followed by   from there onwards.
 * Words like "spring" and "magazine" are not capitalised
 * To pluralise a link, simply add  after the two closing square brackets. Therefore,   instead of  . Mac Dreamstate (talk) 22:25, 26 December 2015 (UTC)


 * OK, you seem to be ignoring all these tips, which makes it very laborious to copyedit the article after you've added content. Often I have linked things such as Italian immigrants or Jimmy Page, only to find that you've de-linked them for no reason. That is not "streamlining". Your contributions are greatly appreciated, but Wikipedia works best as a two-way street—please help other editors out as well by following the formatting guidelines. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 06:50, 28 December 2015 (UTC)


 * Apologies Mac Dreamstate, now that the entries have been implemented successfully, full note of the rules and guidelines of Wikipedia will be taken. Thank you for your help in getting us acclimated to the page.Kav2015 (talk) 07:05, 28 December 2015 (UTC)Kav2015
 * No worries and keep up the good work. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 07:34, 28 December 2015 (UTC)


 * Hello Mac Dreamstate, in an effort to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, we would like to change the subject image (in the biographical overview box) to a more current photo. We are aware of the necessary copyright regulations, but unsure of where to upload the images on WikimediaCommons (and how to go about removing and replacing the existing one). Thank you, Kav2015 (talk) 15:38, 28 December 2015 (UTC)Kav2015
 * The link to upload files on Commons can be found here. As for replacing the existing infobox image, simply edit this field:  and replace the old image link with the new one that you will receive from Commons. Be sure to also edit the caption field if there is date and/or locational information. When describing the image content, use his second name only, e.g. "Vai performing at..." instead of "Steve Vai performing at..." Mac Dreamstate (talk) 15:53, 28 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Hello,

Would it be acceptable by Wikipedia guidelines to create a "Notable Contributions" section of the page (preferably after the "Guitar rig and signal flow" section)? This makes it easy for anybody seeking information (interviewers in particular) on the contributions accredited to the subject as it would all be factually cited and available in one place (we can also clear up some of the repetition in both the 80's-2000's and equipment sections by briefly mentioning it, then elaborating further in this new section). Thank you, Kav2015 (talk) 18:24, 5 January 2016 (UTC)Kav2015
 * Yes, that would streamline things a lot. Go ahead and create that section ("Notable contributions"—use that exact case), and I'll give it a copyedit afterwards. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 13:44, 6 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Hello Mac Dreamstate,

The section has been created. Thanks, Kav2015 (talk) 23:01, 7 January 2016 (UTC)Kav2015
 * Hello Mac Dreamstate,

It has been almost three months since the edits to the Steve Vai Wikipedia page were finished, and there have been no revisions or edits made to address the problems that are posted in the banner. Will these ever be addressed? It appears that users are willing to flag the work done but unwilling to fix the issues.

Thank you, vai.comKav2015


 * Wikipedia can be a slow place for action, depending on the subject matter. I can't do much to the Vai article, as it is not my area of expertise—I've only focused on copyedits to it so far—but I can try to ask around if other users would be willing to perform a cleanup. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 17:32, 9 March 2016 (UTC)

Copyright violation
Please be careful with uploading copyrighted images. From this it is quite clear that the use of this image is restricted. Remember, uploading an image to Wikipedia means that is has to be entirely copyright free and can be reused by everyone. Vai.com would lose the exclusive rights over the picture that the photographer has given over. Please read up about Image Policy here. Karst (talk) 16:04, 5 January 2016 (UTC)


 * Hello Karst,

The image "stevevaigclef.jpg" is owned by the subject himself (Steve Vai) and we (employees of the subject) were given expressed instructions/permission to use it. Is there any possible way the photograph can be reinstated to the Wikimedia Commons database? We have been overhauling the Steve Vai Wikipedia page and a new biography box photo is in order (the particular "stevevaigclef.jpg" one as per instruction). Thank you, Kav2015 (talk) 21:46, 5 January 2016 (UTC)Kav2015


 * I would strongly advice against using it (see here for details on Licensing on Commons). The only way the image can be used is when it is released under a creative commons license and enters the public domain. That means anyone can reuse or change the image for their own use. Considering the image is part of the official website, and probably paid for by Steve Vai and released to him under exclusive license, this would not be desirable. I should also mention that the text you have included on the article page, is released under the same creative commons license. Anyone can change, adapt and reuse it for their own purpose. Karst (talk) 22:13, 5 January 2016 (UTC)

Wikipedia accounts may not be shared
In this edit you indicated that "We are happy to work with you" and signed the post with "vai.com". This implies that multiple people may be using the account. This may lead to the account being blocked. Per policy, accounts may be used only by a single individual, and they are not transferable. If more than one person is planning to use this account, decide which of you will use this account, and the others should each create their own accounts. Please let me know if you have any questions. ··· 日本穣 ·  投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe ·  Join WP Japan ! 23:36, 12 January 2016 (UTC)