User talk:Mbgirl

Mbgirl,

Welcome to Wikipedia and pipe band links and articles.

If I may be so bold I would like to offer a few suggestions (caveats) regarding pipe band links and articles. As a Wiki-newbie I was assailed with a number of issues from the "serious pipe band folks" in regard to the article I wrote on the City of Rockford Pipe Band. They included a "Nomination for Delete" (resolved) and a still pending tag regarding "Notability and Vanity."

1. You need to write an article ASAP or the link will most likely be removed.

2. If you are involved with the band (member, spouse, lover, etc.) you may be tagged for a "Vanity" article. Be prepared to defend it. Article well written, presents verifiable information, neutral point of view, etc.

3. You should have no problem with "Notability" as the band has a Grade 1 unit. But make the band's accomplishments apparent in the article and info box.

Check out: Talk: City of Rockford Pipe Band so you can get kind of an idea what I'm talking about.

Good luck and if you have the time and interest enter the "just what is pipe band Notability fray." Pipe bands just don't fit neatly into WP:Music

See ya, Bob

Srebob 18:59, 9 August 2006 (UTC)srebob