User talk:SSA1900

Palm Springs edits
Some hints: Take a look at WP:WikiProject Cities/US Guideline for article format. Please don't duplicate info already in a more proper location. E.g., we have cultural stuff already listed in its own section, so the duplication in Economy will probably go. No need to give an external link or reference for something that already has a Wikipedia article; for example, I created the start of an article for Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. That article has the accmuseum.org link, but it can also use improvement. And thanks for taking note of the WP:NOTPROMOTION policy. (It is very important.) Also, please add an edit comment to your changes that explains, justifies, etc.,  particular change you are making. (Do not sign the comment in the box as your signature will not show up in the edit summary.) Finally, please look at WP:MINOR for guidance on checking the "minor edit" box. Thanks, and happy editing! --S. Rich (talk) 21:01, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
 * You are getting better! For this, I award you a Service Badge! Please continue to learn the fine points of wikipedia editing.  Three suggestions: 1. DO NOT PUT ALL OF THE COMMENTS IN THE TEXT IN ALL CAPS -- like you did with the Veterans Parade.  Not needed, and actually distract from the quality of the article.  2. Don't add the 4 tilde marks ("~") to your edit summaries. They simply show up as "~" and not as a signature. 3. Put the references in the format so they will show up as footnote and not in the text. I invite you to go back and fix these edits.  Thanks. --S. Rich (talk) 22:14, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
 * On your list of Mayors, I like the idea of the accomplishments section. But you've got to provide WP:RS. Also, these should be accomplishments of the mayors, not simply events that occurred. For example, how did the mayor factor into the closing of the Section 14 airfield? What is notable (or an accomplishment) about hiring someone as a city manager?  Have at it, but be prepared to have your edits reverted. Keep in mind that no one owns Wikipedia articles.--S. Rich (talk) 15:53, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Here is the landing page from which SFMike was able to set up his "Civic Center" blog: . --S. Rich (talk) 19:58, 21 May 2012 (UTC)

List of mayors
SSA, please look at MOS:TRIVIA. As you are developing the list, it is loosing its' usefulness to readers. E.g., the bits of info presented could go on and on, and such information is better presented in the history section of the main Palm Springs article. --S. Rich (talk) 18:52, 22 May 2012 (UTC)18:54, 22 May 2012 (UTC)

File permission problem with File:Steve Pougnet - Mayor of Palm Spings - City Issued Portrait.jpg
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Possibly unfree File:Palm Springs Mmayor Ron Oden.jpg
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Avoiding copyright problems
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