User talk:Larry T. Farrell

Uploading woes
Hi there. I'm trying to post images in the Atlantic Philanthropies article and I'm having bother understanding the licencing I need to apply. I have the permission of the copyright holder to use these images. These images should be free to use for anyone with no restrictions. They are low resolution and in the context of the article, they are fair use, as I understand it. I would appreciate a steer as to the most suitable licence to arrange for this content. rgds LTF I

Fair use rationale for File:AP Logo Official b.jpg
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Thank you for your cooperation. NOTE: once you correct this, please remove the tag from the image's page. STBotI (talk) 20:47, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

LTF= NOTE: This is completed. Awaiting approval from Wikipedia.

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effort to restore balance and resolve any perceived conflict of interest
This is my first effort at Wikipedia pages. I got flagged for what I would describe as imbalance. First of all, I appreciate the feedback. I have looked again at the content and if it's not unorthodox, I would like to have another go in order to address the points raised in the feedback. In other words, I've identified some edits that could be better and I'd like to fix them up in a way that faithfully addresses the spirit and mission of Wikipedia. That's all for now. rgds LTF

edit to historical leadership
I have identified this subsection as possible controversial content. I have removed this subsection in favor of a rewrite off-line. On reflection, it may not appear well balanced or precise enough within guidelines of Wikipedia. ACTION: Taken out. ROADMAP: Rewrite the salient history in an editorially balanced way so that any relevant content conforms to Wikipedia guidelines. Possible future re-submission.

edit to introduction/overview
reconfigured the facts and references to comply to neutrality guidelines. Tried to focus in on the verifiable facts and eliminate any unverifiable facts to restore editorial balance.

Re: self importance is our greatest enemy
Thank you for being responsive to feedback. It's been my experience that non-profits and humanitarian organizations are represented by capable people, more so than those paid to advertise a business via the wiki. In order to clarify the editorial concerns I'd like to point you to WP:RS & WP:NPOV. Please keep in mind that primary source information may be challenged or altogether deleted. Sections discussing the general philosophies of AP and its donees seem a bit advertorial. Details of any recognition the organization has received are welcome, however a thorough listing of all individual projects makes the article read like a directory.

Oh, and almost forgot. You're a new user, so...

Regards ˉˉanetode╦╩ 11:21, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Redacted to a simpler version focussed on essential information
Redacted to a simpler version focussed on essential information, incorporating content from previous versions. Would like to include further details about specific funding choices at a later date to illustrate the scope of impact of this philanthropic activity.

Rolled back the following headings:

FUNDING

OPERATIONS

DONEES AND PROJECTS

Orphaned non-free media (File:NCLRpresident.jpg)
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History edits
These changes are to enhance the history of AP with 3rd party references to every fact mentioned for greater effect. It is hoped that edits such as this will go some way to eliminate any perceived conflict of interest or 'advertorial' tone. Larry T. Farrell (talk) 03:01, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

removed 'tags' indicating conflict of interest etc
In the interests of clarifying the page for the general reader, and following on from extensive edits, I went ahead and removed the tags placed there that indicated a perceived conflict of interest. This is important because a TV show will be broadcast in Ireland and the traffic to the page ought to increase. If the edits have resolved the perceived conflict of interest and boosted the Neutral POV then the tags are no longer adding to the situation. Readers would potentially be confused because - the situation has changed a lot since those tags were applied. I hope that's ok. Larry T. Farrell (talk) 01:52, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

added current references to sources in history
There is currently some coverage of Chuck Feeney and Atlantic Philanthropies in the Irish media which has been included as source material to refer to in the history section. TV info Newspaper coverage Larry T. Farrell (talk) 01:57, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

edit to Activities section
This edit gives references and details of specific AP activities as well as some references to recognition. So far have discussed activities in four countries, will add more later. Comprehensive references and footnotes included. (May be subject to minor edits to improve look & feel) rgds Larry T. Farrell (talk) 03:05, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Disputed non-free use rationale for File:AP Logo Official b.jpg
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