User talk:M thomp

re: Twisted Ear
This article has been nominated for deletion (or has already been deleted). Don't be discouraged! Many of us have had articles deleted, especially early in our wikicareers. Deletion is not a reflection on your editing but simply the application of our standard rules, particularly WP:NOTABILITY (and WP:BIO for persons, WP:WEB for websites, WP:CORP for companies, and so forth.) Looking forward to your future contributions,

There's nothing in the article that indicates it meets our WP:NOTABILITY requirements for web site articles as laid out in WP:WEB. Therefore, I've deleted it. If I was wrong, you may recreate the article providing you include proof of notability. Message me if you have any questions. Herostratus 17:31, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Herostratus,

I noticed your deletion of the Twisted Ear review of Radiohead's In Rainbows on account of a need for acknowledgement of the site's notability. I hope I can help convince you of our status that doesn't discourage our involvement in the future on the Wiki pages.

Twisted Ear is one of the fastest growing music websites in the UK.

It has been up and running for 18 months and we have a network of 25 writers in the UK and the US. Hits per month (average): 450,000 Demographic: 18-35 year olds (though we know some of our readers are in their 40s and 50s, as are one or two contributors) Editorial focus: music - intelligent, articulate and irreverent look at a wide range of genres, including rock, folk, pop, alternative, and electronic music. The site has attained acknowledgement and is noted in the UK Music Industry bible, Music Week, features in The Unsigned Guide - an industry catalogue of contacts from all corners of the entertainment arena - and also has a place on the front page of The Daily Swarm as one of their most trustworthy sources music news and reviews sites (www.thedailyswarm.com). We also have a reputation for covering the cream of the UK festival circuit with lauded features on ATP vs Fans, Glastonbury, Latitude, Field Day and Green Man festivals too. Above we put the music first, and this has led to the site establishing a strong working relationship with several high calibre record labels, including Domino, Fat Cat, Parlophone, Regal, Thrill Jockey, EMI and One Little Indian. With all the labels and many more sending ourselves material to review on account of our honest and intelligent approach to music.

I hope this warrants inclusion on your site, because for several other reviews it has never been a problem and is often praised as a result.

Regards,

Mark Thompson

Twisted Ear - News Editor M thomp 22:23, 11 October 2007 (UTC)