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Speedy deletion of "The Hard Travelers"
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Thank you.  Blanchardb - Me•MyEars•MyMouth - timed 18:18, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Surely the coming together of Dave Sharp, lead guitarist with The Alarm, who had several top 10 hits worldwide, and legendary guitarist Henry McCullough, who has been in international charts with Paul MacCartney's Wings, and Joe Cocker's Grease Band - including the seminal Woodstock appearance in 1979, gives this article significance. Also in the new lineup are two members of Joe Strummer's Mescaleros - Smiley also drummed for Robbie Williams, and Tymon Dogg has worked with a very extensive list of major names. The Hard Travelers are a supergroup in the making and this short article only represents their beginnings. MaxLondon (talk) 23:49, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Possibly unfree File:Day21pic2.jpg
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Copyright problem: Dave Sharp
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Dave Sharp web page
Hi,

Have tried to reinstate Dave's page, but the WikiPolice are all over it with their red tape.

Please have a word, as there is no point in Sharp fans adding to the page only for it to be destroyed again.

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Trevorsem (talk • contribs) 12:49, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

Copyright problems with File:Dave Sharp.jpg
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Speedy deletion nomination of Driver 1976


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Proposed deletion of TaM Management


The article TaM Management has been proposed for deletion&#32; because of the following concern:
 * Delete for issues of notability, verification and advertising. An entirely unreferenced article (sources provided are not about the company nor even mention it); Page appears to exist only as self-promotion

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Hi again CactusWriter ... this page is not intended to be promotional or advertising anything ... merely a history of the company. In the light of the above I will endeavour to improve the article as soon as possible to address the issues raised. Cheers ... MaxLondon (talk) 19:24, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Possible Conflict of Interest
Hi, MaxLondon. A review of your contributions shows that you may be affiliated with TaM Management and its clients (Dave Sharp, Jimmy Pursey, etc.). That type of close connection creates a conflict of interest and is considered problematic on Wikipedia.

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Point taken CactusWriter ... I will edit with care. Cheers ... MaxLondon (talk) 19:15, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Birth name
Hi, MaxLondon. Although Dave Sharp's birth name is mentioned in reliable sources (for example, All Music Guide and registered with ASCAP), and birth names are usually included in encyclopedic articles, I don't feel it is so important as to be necessary right now. If Dave Sharp has reasons for not wanting it mentioned, than I have no problem with that. Although, in the future, he should address his concerns directly with an administrator or the Wikimedia Foundation. (See WP:BLPSELF). Issues of privacy in the biographies of living people can take precedence over inclusion of available information, especially for individuals of lesser notability. We understand that not everyone is a Robert Allen Zimmerman or a David Robert Jones.

Additionally, because you have stated a relationship with this person, I advise you to refrain from making major edits to the articles of clients. Instead, please discuss any changes on the talk page or request help from an administrator. This will allow you to avoid the inherent problem of conflict of interest. If you have further questions, plese feel free to ask. Cheers. — Cactus Writer (talk) 18:43, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Appreciated CactusWriter. Point also taken regarding major edits to client's articles - most edits I have made are minor however. Cheers MaxLondon (talk) 19:11, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Howard Werth


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File permission problem with File:DaveSharp.jpg
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Sham 69 - legal use of name
The band name Sham 69 has been registered as a trade mark by Jimmy Pursey. As such the so-called 'Tim V' lineup purporting to be Sham 69 are infringing the trademark, and passing themselves off as Sham 69.

Jimmy Pursey wishes that all reference to this unlawful use of the name shall not appear in the Wiki page on Sham 69.

The reference for the trademark registration can be seen at http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/tm/t-os/t-find/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=2613069

MaxLondon (talk) 23:00, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

The change of external link to the existing one is valid under the terms:

An official link is a link to a website or other Internet service that meets both of the following: The linked content is controlled by the subject (organization or individual person) of the Wikipedia article. The linked content primarily covers the area for which the subject of the article is notable.

Although the edited link is described as 'official Sham 69' this is, in fact, not the case. (See trademark ref above). I will shortly insert the trademark reference into the body of the article for clarity.

MaxLondon (talk) 16:41, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Howard Werth


A tag has been placed on Howard Werth requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a band or musician, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please read more about what is generally accepted as notable.

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Nomination of The Hard Travelers for deletion
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The article will be discussed at Articles for deletion/The Hard Travelers 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. SL93 (talk) 06:47, 17 November 2021 (UTC)