User talk:Theroadislong/Archive 6

Is not spam
The Wikipedia page "User talk:Tuminof" has been changed on 19 October 2011 by Theroadislong, with the edit summary: General note: Adding spam links on Venice. (TW)

Hello Therodislong, my link regards official collaboration with the city of Venice! Isn't a spam! Remind please. Bests. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tuminof (talk • contribs) 11:32, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

It might be time.
The Optical Express thread has dropped off the COI noticeboard and there's been no activity for some time. I'm willing to take the COI template off if you think it sounds like a good idea, on the understanding that both parties stick to the talk page - the article must now be on the watchlists (and hair-trigger revert lists) of enough experienced editors that we can come down heavy if it starts up again. Sound like a plan? Failedwizard (talk) 09:54, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Agreed... no problem.Theroadislong (talk) 09:56, 22 September 2011 (UTC)

Re: Jewelry Television
Re your message: Pinkadelica reverted their last edit. I see that they have resumed trying to add in marketing and copyrighted material into the article. I issued them another warning regarding the copyright material. If they continue along the same lines, please report them to WP:AIV. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 04:07, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

Looking for a second opinion...
I'm looking at the DynaVox, which is fairly adverty and wondering the best course of action for it - do you think it's a db-spam level? I'm wary of nominating without a second opinion... Failedwizard (talk) 15:42, 5 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I've removed some of the marketing speak and added some citation requests I don't think it's bad enough for db-spam but it certainly needs working on.Theroadislong (talk) 15:54, 5 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Cheers :) I'll add it to my ongoing projects list. Failedwizard (talk) 16:02, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

Andrew Lees
Hi, could you please explain this? Those are not external links, they are a new editors attempt at references. Yoenit (talk) 12:49, 7 October 2011 (UTC)
 * My apologies but they failed to verify the content.Theroadislong (talk) 16:20, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

Excuse me
But why are you reverting my edits. I was adding information about a person — Preceding unsigned comment added by Drugsarebad89 (talk • contribs) 13:43, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Your content was unreferenced and you are edit warring.Theroadislong (talk) 13:46, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

NorthShoreWeb
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are new to editing content on Wikipedia and will be more mindful of proposing future updates on our Talk Page. The updates we recently made were factual updates to our research section (these changes can be referenced on our website here: http://www.northshore.org/research/about-us/research-facilities/). Aside from utilizing our Talk Page for future updates, do you have any additional recommendations? Again, we appreciate your feedback. Northshoreweb (talk) 18:18, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

Omnia (band)
I understand that editing that page under this account might be seen as a COI. We took very good care of editing the text in a way that it is neutral and factual. Be fair, if I wanted to put promotional text in there, wouldn't I have done that with an account bearing not this name?

So could you please be more specific in what part(s) caused the offence in your eyes, so that we can make sure the new text is up to par for all to enjoy the completeness of the information.

For example, I saw you even rolled back the infobox change, in which I updated the current bandmembers and removed the old bandmembers, because the old bandmember list with all ex-members included was just too long and also included in the text anyway. I fail to see how that is a COI.

Omnia webmaster (talk) 09:26, 15 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Feel free to add back the info box changes but the rest was VERY promotional, non neutral and unreferenced.Theroadislong (talk) 09:38, 15 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your feedback. We will revise the text again. Can you please point out here what you found promotional, non neutral and unreferenced, so we can make sure the new text will be acceptable for you (and all the others)? That would be greatly appreciated. Omnia webmaster (talk) 10:22, 15 October 2011 (UTC)

Let me see.....
You my good friend are not as bright as you might think you are. My personal comment was the last sentence. The rest are true facts. If you have problems with the facts, then search them up. If you can prove me wrong then I will oblige and not repost the truth back onto the BDS page.

Yours..., MYGAMEUPLAY — Preceding unsigned comment added by MYGAMEUPLAY (talk • contribs) 11:15, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

User talk:CPSAcommunications
I guess one COI warning wasn't enough? 69.181.251.214 (talk) 22:42, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

MfD nomination of Portal:Ceramic Art
Portal:Ceramic Art, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Portal:Ceramic Art and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes ( ~ ). You are free to edit the content of Portal:Ceramic Art during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. JJ98 (Talk / Contributions)  23:41, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Rollbacks
To what do I owe the pleasure of this revert? Are we not supposed to use that tag at COI/N or something? Using rollback on a regular user's edits, especially when they are not so apparently disruptive, is akin to templating them, i.e. it's considered very rude. If you use undo, you at least have the opportunity to make an explanation. Daniel Case (talk) 19:41, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Sincere apologies, it must have been a slip, I have absolutely no idea how though? Kind regardsTheroadislong (talk) 19:45, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
 * No problem (using an iPad or other tablet? I have clicked the wrong link on mine too many times to count). Daniel Case (talk) 21:31, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm using a laptop but not used to it! CheersTheroadislong (talk) 21:33, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
 * That could be it. Daniel Case (talk) 21:36, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Questions About My IHOP changes
Hi TheRoadIsLong

I have posted a question to you on my wall - would you be able to respond?

Thanks

Philanderson888 (talk) 13:13, 6 November 2011 (UTC)

Final question to [User:Theroadislong|Theroadislong] - would ANY entry or reference to IHOP London be acceptable? I think in an unbiased encyclopaedia it would be good to include the influence of this organisation around the world, which is considerable. If I found some published article mentioning this, would THAT be the key to acceptability? I am keen to work on this to make sure work is to published standards, although since this is my first attempted post it may take a little while to achieve!

(Please respond on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:International_House_of_Prayer page)

Philanderson888 (talk) 14:35, 9 November 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Philanderson888 (talk • contribs)

Ron Miller fixes
Thanks for the fixes to the Ron Miller article. I hadn't realized that some of the references would be taken as being commercial links. i appreciate the edits. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cinemahistory (talk • contribs) 02:26, 8 November 2011 (UTC)

External Link Removed
You removed the external link that I added, even though it was similar to another external link that was deemed acceptable. The only difference is the part of the world where the media is coming from.
 * I've removed others too thank you.Theroadislong (talk) 18:23, 13 November 2011 (UTC)

You are removing links which are relevant to the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cdnsj (talk • contribs) 18:27, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * The consensus seems to be that they are spam.Theroadislong (talk) 12:35, 14 November 2011 (UTC)

November 2011
"Please do not add commentary or your own personal analysis to Wikipedia articles, as you did to Flood geology. Doing so violates Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy and breaches the formal tone expected in an encyclopedia. Thank you. Theroadislong (talk) 21:20, 8 November 2011 (UTC)"

You really expect me to think you are truly in favor of what you post on my talk page? The bias in the article was obvious. You hide behind claims on nPOV and on your very page your POV and bias towards removing balancing information from articles, is obvious. --Tembew (talk) 16:40, 17 November 2011 (UTC)

Christian terrorism
Pls. note I left you a message on Christian terrorism page. Thanks for your attention.--Stephfo (talk) 19:14, 21 November 2011 (UTC)

In response to your post
Dear Theroadislong, Thank you for your comments on my talk page. I can assure you that I would like to make a genuine contribution to Wikipedia and to help to improve some articles. Although I have used wikipedia many times and for many years I am new to editing and therefore and prone to making mistakes. Please accept my apologies for any errors I may have made- I am more than willing to learn. With regards to the Noah's Ark Zoo Farm page, I personally found that it contained very little information about the zoo itself. I am not trying to remove or dispute the sections on creationism or on links with the circus as they are obviously a valid part of the page. I also feel that adding more information to a page is more important than removing it, as the more information that is on an encyclopidia the better (providing that the information is correct obviously!). I really dislike arguments of any kind, so would like to remain on the fence in this article's heated discussions! I hope I have cleared up any misunderstandings with you, and I look forward to working with you in the furture to improve this page. (Mmathgrad27 (talk) 10:00, 8 December 2011 (UTC))

Speedy deletion declined: Lake Worth Playhouse
Hello Theroadislong. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Lake Worth Playhouse, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: '''It is not a G11. It may be a copyvio. Please resubmit if desired.''' Thank you. Alexf(talk) 17:54, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

DRN notice: Legacy of Wilhelm Busch (pastor)
Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at WP:DRN regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is [Wilhelm Busch (pastor)]. Thank you. --Stephfo (talk) 14:31, 10 December 2011 (UTC)

See follow up Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive828 --Elen of the Roads (talk) 00:57, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

Timothy Dove speedy declined
I declined your speedy deletion proposal for Timothy Dove since it does have an assertion of notability (Ohio State Teacher of the Year). In its current state, at least, its unreferenced and probably won't survive an AfD. Best, Sparthorse (talk) 20:59, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
 * The article has been deleted before after a deletion discussion here Theroadislong (talk) 21:02, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Good catch. CSD:G4 looks good. Sparthorse (talk) 21:03, 10 December 2011 (UTC)

Picture for Morleigh Steinberg
Is it legal to ask for a free pict of Morleigh to the information email of U2?? Miss Bono   (zootalk)  17:04, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Well it's certainly not illegal, give it a go!Theroadislong (talk) 17:11, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I already asked Anna Frodesiak to do so. Thanks. Cross your fingers for the police not to come to my house with Bono asking to cut my head off?? Well, if Bono comes I'll be glad to die. Seriously... I won't get in troubles for that? will I? Miss Bono   (zootalk)  17:21, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Absolutely no reason at all for you to get into trouble.Theroadislong (talk) 17:36, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank God! and thank you for letting me know that.  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  17:46, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Did you receive a real email from Morleigh?? Did you find the address at Arcane Collective?? I am so jealous :P. What did she exactly say?? Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:14, 22 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Not sure what there is to be jealous of!Theroadislong (talk) 15:23, 22 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Hello??? U2 fan, Morleigh Steinberg, Edge's wife, The Edge, Bono, the love of my life. Do you get it?? (You maybe don't get it 'cuz It has to be felt to understand it, I almost faint when I read your comment and Anna's)Please, respond to my questions above. Thanks.  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:33, 22 May 2013 (UTC)
 * sorry, for my comment. i was talking nonsense. really really sorry Miss Bono   (zootalk)  17:50, 22 May 2013 (UTC)

Unfair Accusation of Spamming
Hello

I feel that my addition of external links to the Wikipedia pages "Genesis creation narrative," "Ibbur," and "Gilgul" have been unfairly flagged for inappropriate activity. The external links added are primary source texts directly related to the Wikipedia page subject. They are not commercial or ideological. Please advise.

Thank you

Jeangohile
 * I removed them because they linked to a blog and blogs are not considered reliable sources for Wikipedia, if you feel they are a special case you could discuss on the article talk pages. This link may be helpful links normally to be avoided All good wishes Theroadislong (talk) 17:13, 22 May 2013 (UTC)

Ok I understand and thanks for responding. I still feel my external links provide important primary source texts that are not available online. Yes they are presented on a blog but there is no writing of my own presented. Please reconsider.

Best regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeangophile (talk • contribs) 18:23, 22 May 2013 (UTC)

Farid Khan
Hi, I've removed the A7 speedy tag you put on Farid Khan, as I think it makes a credible claim to notability as a journalist. It can go to AFD though. What looks a lot like a sockpuppet account has been removing the speedy tag too, you might have noticed. Thanks, Captain Conundrum (talk) 11:36, 23 May 2013 (UTC)
 * See also WP:Sockpuppet investigations/BeingFaridKhan, in case you're interested. Captain Conundrum (talk) 11:45, 23 May 2013 (UTC)

Hello!
I was wondering if you could post what says here [] to the Mentorship page User:Cullen328/Mentorship. Thanks! :)  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:08, 23 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Done.Theroadislong (talk) 15:16, 23 May 2013 (UTC)

 Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:23, 23 May 2013 (UTC)

Request for new work
Hello Theroadislong; I am working to expand EDUN, it seems like a stub, and I was wondering if you could post what's here on the Mentprship Page []. Thank you.  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  13:43, 24 May 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks. Miss Bono   (zootalk)  14:47, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Can you foind out if EDUN is a private company? I need to fill the "Type" field in the infobox, actually, I need to fill a few of those fields. Need some help :)  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  14:48, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes it is a private company...I am building a wall, so a bit busy at the moment. All good wishes.Theroadislong (talk) 14:56, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Good luck.  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:08, 24 May 2013 (UTC)

La Maison du Chocolat
Hi there. I saw that you tagged La Maison du Chocolat with various issues. Thing is, the page was probably one of the most blatant pieces of advertising I've ever seen on Wikipedia. So you probably should have 1) nominated it for speedy deletion, 2) rewritten it, or 3) looked at the history and reverted back to non-spam. I can see from your contribs you've been around a long time, so this is just a heads up that you missed something kind of glaring. Cheers. — The Potato Hose 02:07, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks I was just not feeling bold I guess.Theroadislong (talk) 08:21, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Uh, saw your revert, good revert. But even the most cursory of readings would have noticed that the username is the same person mentioned in the article. Warning should have also included COI. — The Potato Hose 09:13, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the criticism.Theroadislong (talk) 09:24, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

Templates to say welcome
where can I find some good templates to say welcome to a new User??  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  12:58, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
 * You need to install "Twinkle" ] and then there are drop down menus for various different welcome messages.Theroadislong (talk) 13:02, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Then I guess I won't be able to drop any message to anybody :'( . I have installed Twinkle. Where do those message appear now??
 * Hey! I am aware of this user made some changes to the Morleigh Steinberg's article without adding references or sources. I saw you drop a message telling him/her to change the username, I was thinking about to welcome him/her properly and talking about adding references to any information that one add to Wikipedia. Thoughts?? Miss Bono   (zootalk)  13:12, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
 * There is a link at the top labeled "TW" with a drop down menu of links.Theroadislong (talk) 13:48, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Take a look at this Talk:Morleigh_Steinberg, please. it seems like someone knows a lot about the subject. <span style="font-family:'Domestic Manners',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  13:53, 27 May 2013 (UTC)


 * If it was the same user, there would be probably someone telling him/her the rules here, because if it's good information there would be fair to have a good source. Is there any way to know if they are the same user??. I saw in the Special page of the IP a link named WHOIS, but I cannot access to it. <span style="font-family:'Domestic Manners',cursive">  Miss Bono   (zootalk)  14:05, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Still I don't see the "TW"

Optical Express
Hi, there are some recent edits by COI editors directly on Optical Express page. I have posted a comment on the Optical Express Talk Page and would be grateful if you could review when you get a spare moment. Thanks. Hardlygone (talk) 10:38, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I have removed the material as per the discussion on the talk page.Theroadislong (talk) 15:20, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank you for revisiting. Hardlygone (talk) 09:16, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

Arcane Collective
Can you find something on Arcane Collective? I am planning to create an article for that company. Also I am currently working to expand EDUN Thanks in advance. <span style="font-family:'Domestic Manners',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  13:44, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

Take a look at this! User:Miss_Bono/Arcane_Collective <span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  15:34, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

I need an advice
I need some advice from you. Tell me if you can help me. <span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  18:48, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Unless I know what it's about, how can I know if I can help you?Theroadislong (talk) 18:50, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Ha! you are funny. I have been working today in a few articles, I created the article for Zucchero's last Album, fixed some thing in random articles, I uploaded a logo for EDUN and start a sandbox on Arcane Collective.

The thing is I want to know if (knowing that User:Arcanecollective has the "email me" action enable and he seems to know about the company), can I email him to ask for help in the development of the new article? Maybe he can fill the new infobox I found for the company. So what do you say? Can I??<span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  18:56, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I would strongly advice you NOT to contact them via email, if the information is not available from secondary sources then Wikipedia can't use it.Theroadislong (talk) 19:02, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * What information do you mean?? and what is a secondary source??<span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  19:04, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I mean the information you are looking for, to put in the info box. A secondary source is a source that is not connected to the subject. Though for basic info box details you can use their own website.Theroadislong (talk) 19:12, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * That's the problem I have not access to the internet, so, I was thinking that as that user knows about the company maybe could make a research and post what he found in the infobox with reference. Do you understand? What do you think??<span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  19:14, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

Miss Bono, that user would also have a conflict of interest and ideally should only make suggestions and list possible references on the article talk page. It is not a good idea to encourage COI editing. Please read WP:RS for a better understanding of which sources are preferred.  Cullen <sup style="color:purple;">328  Let's discuss it  20:29, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

h3ll0
Hi! Thanks for your opinion, I also have to ask you (if you can), please see this, and tell me if you can help. Thanks in advance.<span style="font-family:'linux libertine o, times',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  17:18, 30 May 2013 (UTC)

Hey!
Sorry bro felt like it. JackFrost2121( Frostbitten? / My Work) 01:00, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks....Care to enlighten me? Theroadislong (talk) 20:29, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
 * No Problem, treat this as a compliment to all the work you have been doing, instead of giving barnstars I decided to whack you with a trout instead :D JackFrost2121( Frostbitten? / My Work) 20:33, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
 * I am honoured indeed.Theroadislong (talk) 20:47, 1 June 2013 (UTC)

Odd revert
Hmm? With respect, the last I checked, an IP getting blocked didn't require the reversion of their edits... and I think the change was pretty self-explanatory. I recognize that this was several months ago, but I thought I'd ask anyways. — PinkAmpers  &#38;  <sup style="color:#000;">( Je vous invite à me parler )  15:49, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok...I can't really remember what it was about. Happy to be reverted.Theroadislong (talk) 15:56, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

Film Festivel Link
- Can you please tell me whats wrong with the post I put on Cleveland Film Festivel taken directly from their site?

The Cleveland International Film Festival is the premier film event between New York and Chicago. Today's CIFF includes a full survey of contemporary international filmmaking with approximately 150 feature films and 130 short subject films from over 60 countries. Is it the listing of how many films?

Other posts have either the attendance, claim they are the largest or list the amount of films so I see no difference. Instead of just removing would you please either say what exactly you have an issue with or modify the others to not include the same thing. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nammoumj (talk • contribs) 18:35, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
 * You just answered your own question...it's taken directly from their site. You have copied and pasted copyrighted text with a promotional tone. If you could find some neutral wording to add that would be fine. I'll take a look at the other listings too. Kind regards.Theroadislong (talk) 18:43, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

It's normally not copyrighted text when something is just a fact. That is like saying it is 79 degrees outside and saying that is copyrighted because I saw it on weatherchannel. These are hard numbers that just say how many films they show and didn't think it would be promotional. Not trying to be rude but just want to know what I can put. Thanks :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nammoumj (talk • contribs) 18:48, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia takes ANY copyright violation very seriously. Thanks for your neutral edit...much better. I've removed a lot of the other promotional non neutral edits for you too. Kind regards.Theroadislong (talk) 19:29, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for your help and understanding, I do appreciate it :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nammoumj (talk • contribs) 20:04, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

How to get my theory to stay?
Hi,

Do a simply need to add a link? if so, I can publish my theory on my website and use that as a citing.

If there is more to it, please help me to understand what i need to do in order to publish this on the wikipedia page.

Thanks, Justin

jmassion@gmail.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.24.169.104 (talk) 08:16, 7 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Hi, your theory would need to be reported by reliable third party sources like a newspaper, otherwise it is just original research. Good luck.Theroadislong (talk) 08:28, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

This book Nazi Secrets by Frank Lost is one of the few serious documents to debunk the phenomena called Nazi UFO. It is furthermore based on scientific proofs. Alizeor (talk) 10:39, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
 * OK but rather than add spam links to it everywhere, you could add some content to the article using the book as a reference. Theroadislong (talk) 10:47, 9 June 2013 (UTC)

Armand Vaillancourt
The only problem with the gallery was the file name. It was:

and should have been:

''' Flat Out   let's discuss it   12:39, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks I thought I'd tried that but must have got something wrong, cheersTheroadislong (talk) 12:42, 9 June 2013 (UTC)

EDUN
Why does the image have no fair use??<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  20:07, 12 June 2013 (UTC)
 * The photograph was taken by Annie Leibovitz, you don't have her permission to use it I presume, and it isn't strictly required to illustrate the article? I would be VERY cautious about uploading other peoples photos.Theroadislong (talk) 20:11, 12 June 2013 (UTC):Oh, ok. So can you request a deletion for the picture?? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono   (zootalk)  20:12, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

Legal threats
Please don't shoot me; I'm the messenger. In case you've not seen it already at Talk:American Academy of Financial Management, I'm here to let you know about this page; it seems a thoroughly frivolous complaint, but it still might be worth your attention, since you are named in the complaint. Nyttend (talk) 00:35, 15 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the heads up, as far as I recall I made one revert of an IPs edit which added comments about legal action.Theroadislong (talk) 08:59, 15 June 2013 (UTC)

inquiry
Hi, I'm having some difficulty navigating Wiki's websites and ask if you'd please reply directly to my email at fine8357@gmail.com. 1. I tried unsuccessfully to get "adopted;" any suggestions? 2. How can I determine whether my submission, "Social Price" ia accepted? 3. I have assiduously submitted my first Wiki article, “Social Price” but I see “This is a draft Articles for creation submission. It is not currently pending review.” Can you please tell me what this means and should I do anything about it? Thanks much, Seymour H. Fine Seymour H. Fine 15:42, 16 June 2013 (UTC) (Wiki name Borgew) 401-680-5900 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Borgew (talk • contribs) 15:42, 16 June 2013 (UTC)
 * When you think your article is ready for submission you click the link that says "click here" near the top of your articles page. I'm not sure how you get adopted I'll look into it for you.Theroadislong (talk) 17:13, 16 June 2013 (UTC)
 * You can also ask questions at the Teahouse where more experienced help is at hand.Theroadislong (talk) 17:57, 16 June 2013 (UTC)

We don't usually credit photographers on article pages?
Hi there! I saw your edit at Henry Moore, with the summary we don't usually credit photographers on article pages. But I can't see any sort of consensus or guideline that says we don't usually credit photographers on article pages. Could you point me to it? I ask because I do usually credit photographers of people when those photographers are themselves notable, as is the case here, and was thus surprised by your edit. Thanks, Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 23:11, 17 June 2013 (UTC)
 * I suppose it's debatable MOS says..."Unless relevant to the subject, do not credit the image author or copyright holder in the article. It is assumed that this is not necessary to fulfill attribution requirements of the GFDL or Creative Commons licenses as long as the appropriate credit is on the image description page. If the artist or photographer is independently notable, though, then a wikilink to the artist's biography may be appropriate, but image credits in the info box image are discouraged, even if the artist is notable, since the infobox should only contain key facts of the articles subject, per MOS:INFOBOX." Kind regardsTheroadislong (talk) 08:00, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Ah yes indeed, that is the bit I had failed to find, thank you. I'd just read where it says:
 * "For photographs:
 * Where was it taken?
 * When was it taken?
 * Who took it? (Generally, this is only included in the caption if the photographer is notable)
 * Why was it taken?"
 * of which I usually ignore points 1, 2 and 4 but respect #3. I take the point about minimum info in an infobox, but note that it is commonly honoured in the breach rather than in the observance, and that many portraits, especially paintings, are credited to their creators within infoboxes. Anyway, I'll happily respect your judgement on Moore; my own inclination is to credit the photographer who has been good enough to upload his (rather good) image. By the way, that image is at such very high resolution that a decent portrait of Moore without any "intrusive" sculptures could easily be made from it (which would I think solve the freedom of panorama issue). Please let me know if you would like me to upload a sample cropped version to Commons. Regards, Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 18:28, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Ali Hewson
please, take a look at my question there :) <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono    (zootalk)  19:16, 18 June 2013 (UTC)

AAFM and Wall Street Journal Citations and Information for Accuracy
• Here are signed and dated copies of both the CFP and CFA - Co-Existence agreements authored by the General Counsels of each organization.

a) CFA Institute's legal agreement with AAFM - Dated and Signed by Supervising Gen. Counsel Sharon Glover on Jan. 5th, 2004. Acknowledged by CFA Counsel/Jeannie Anderson

http://aafm.us/AIMRTrademarkEfaxAgreementJan2004.pdf

b) AAFM coexistence agreemetn with CFP Board dated and signed with AAFM - Dated and Signed Nov. 26, 2002 by CFP Counsel Jennie McQuade http://aafm.us/AAFMlegalagreementwithCFP.pdf

• The AAFM Provided Advisor consent documents to the WSJ for ALL of the Honorary Professors or Experts who allowed their names to be listed on the AAFM websites as Advisors: such as Mr. Gold and

Dr. Harvey. The WSJ inadvertently asked these 2 people if they served on the board of directors, which is a flawed question and the AAFM does not recognize any honorary advisor as a Board of

Director member or officer in any way.

a) Written consent document from Dr. Harvey - See: http://aafm.us/harvey.pdf  Accepted/Dated. Monday, March 31, 2003 9:34 AM

b) Written consent document from Mr. Gold - See: http://aafm.us/jacobgold.pdf Accepted/Dated Monday, November 27, 2006 8:54 AM

• The Wall Street Journal wondered if the CFA Inst. or CFP Board recognized any of AAFM programs. Here is public documentation that CFP and CFA actually recognize AAFM Certifications for specific

PDU or CE credits.

a) CFP Board Financial Planning Board Canada See: http://www.fpsc.ca/ce-course-providers

b) CFA Member credits for continuing education from AAFM - See: http://web.archive.org/web/20070113154939/http://www.cfainstitute.org/memresources/pdprogram/pdf/Activities_with_Standard_Reference_Times.pdf

c: Also, the CFA and CFP's legal agreements with AAFM.

• AAFM has specific legal terms on it's websites of which the WSJ article may have accidentally overlooked by mistake.


 * AAFM ® Global Board of Academic Advisors & Professors 2005-10* Note: these distinguished faculty members are not faculty of AAFM. The majority of professors here are award recipients and honorary

distinguished global advisors. General agency law prohibits honorary advisors for speaking for the AAFM

• The Wall Street Journal already evidences financial organizations and their certification standards including AAFM. The WSJ states that AAFM is a FINRA monitored organization with government

recognized accreditation and assessment standards such as ACBSP and AACSB. http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/st_CREDIT1015_20101015.html Sources: www.FINRA.org and www.WSJ.com

• The AAFM Legal Counsel Disclosed to the WSJ reporters and the US Government directly that the AAFM has certification programs offered direct from an Accredited Law School Program - TJSL ABA

Accredited Law School's graduate program where the AAFM joint alliance graduate educational "DOE ABA governmental recognized" programs are publicly available http://mastersinlaw.tjsl.edu/program-

overview/certifications.asp


 * The TJSL Law School provides a Post-Juris Doctorate LLM Curriculum Online. This is the first post-doctorate LLM Program of its kind online which can also lead to AAFM® certification and

continuation may allow for a ABA recognized Law Degree. AAFM® and its accredited program graduate courses in the USA have the highest graduate educational standards in the industry. http://mastersinlaw.tjsl.edu/accreditation.asp or www.llmprogram.tjsl.edu

• The AAFM Legal Counsel Disclosed to the junior WSJ staff reporter that the AAFM is in direct contractual agreement with Accreditation Agencies for Business School Programs.

Thus, AAFM certification can be obtained from completing programs and exams from "Double Accredited Business Schools" The Wall Street Journal references the double accredited standards in the

article. http://aafm.us/ACBSP-Alliance-Legal-Stadards-Letter.pdf

• CFP Asia recognizes AAFM USA Certified Members who also hold the CWM Chartered Wealth Manager Designation - See Exemption http://www.ifphk.org/pdf/Publications/afp-leaflet-web.pdf

• AAFM or its legal counsel never discussed the above legal agreements with Mr. Jason Zweig and he would not have any direct knowledge of AAFM based on any research or communications.

Hi Theroadislong

I received the following message from you:

"Hello, I'm Theroadislong. I wanted to let you know that I removed an external link you added to the page Alternative education, because it seemed to be inappropriate for an encyclopedia. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page, or take a look at our guidelines about links. Thank you. Theroadislong (talk) 18:23, 4 July 2013 (UTC)"

Villagelearning.org, as stated, is an alternative education resource, as it contains information regarding alternative education as well as first-hand accounts of people all across the world making use of alternative education. It is not a for-profit website, contains no advertisements, and does not make use of any donations whatsoever.

I have gone through the 19 points regarding links to be avoided and none of those seem to apply in why it would not be accepted onto the page.

The following, I presume, is the reason for it:

"It is obvious that a link from Wikipedia to an external site may drive Web traffic to that site. But in line with Wikipedia policies, you should avoid linking to a site that you own, maintain, or represent—even if Wikipedia guidelines seem to imply that it may otherwise be linked. When in doubt, you may go to the talk page and let another editor decide. This suggestion is in line with Wikipedia's conflict-of-interest guidelines."

All it basically means, then, is that someone else but this user should link to it? That doesn't make an awful lot of sense in this case although I most definitely understand why the policy was put into place.

Please advise?

Warm regards Villagelearning org (talk) 18:38, 4 July 2013 (UTC)

M. Steinberg
You can put the quote back in the article and remove the quote box. I don't mind at all. I was just working on it for future FA. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 13:05, 5 July 2013 (UTC)

my page
Hi there, my page Mark Yaeger was started by an intern here at my studio and I was helping provide reliable sources once it became flagged. I'm only trying to make it look better, as it mostly looked horrible before! I'd appreciate any info or insight as to where my sources are not cited as reliable as they may be, and anything that can keep the page live. It's used as a source for google searches by production companies, directors, interviewers in preparing for interviews, etc.

Thanks so much


 * Firstly it's not a good idea to edit your own article. IMDb, Amazon and Youtube are not considered reliable sources for Wikipedia, you will need to find other reliable third party references to show notability. This link may help Identifying reliable sources and this one for notability guidelines Notability (people) Theroadislong (talk) 18:18, 8 July 2013 (UTC)

Eve Hewson
I made that change because there was an Ali Hewson just before that Hewson, so it might be confusing who is dating James lafferty. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 20:58, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I don't really think there is any confusion. You should explain your edits in the edit summary then everyone would know what you are trying to do. All good wishes. Theroadislong (talk) 21:03, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Ther... I will do it, it's just I forgot sometimes. I doubt that Ali would date to jimmy... <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 21:06, 9 July 2013 (UTC)

Bono being female
Sorry I was writting quickly and added the first word that came to my mind. Thanks for checking it. I would hate if Bono were female. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 18:27, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Btw. Can you check some changes I made to Larry Mullen Jr. article. Some adds.<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 18:29, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I didn't use the prospect word because that's the one on the book. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 18:41, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * But "perspective" means something entirely different! Theroadislong (talk) 18:45, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I didn't know that. Sorry, I was trying to find a syn... No need to yell :( <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 18:55, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm not yelling? Theroadislong (talk) 18:59, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Is the signs (?) you use, that led me to think you are being ironical and this one (!) that led me to think you are yelling or angry. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 19:03, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I think you read far too much into things. The question mark "?" indicates that I was questioning something the exclamation mark "!" indicates that it was an exclamation of surprise. nothing more nothing less. All good wishes. Theroadislong (talk) 19:07, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Sorry then. I tend to read too much into things. Can you forgive me? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 19:12, 10 July 2013 (UTC)

Spode Works project
It seems my username is contravening some rules (it is pretty much my job title, so I didn;t realise)

Putting some baisc information about our project on Wikipedia is MUCH more complicated than I thought!

can you tell me how I go about changing the user name to something else?

will my content be deleted? Spode Works project (talk) 11:44, 11 July 2013 (UTC)Spode Works project
 * You can change your user name here Changing username/Simple but as you have a conflict of interest I should read this too Best practices for editors with close associations. Theroadislong (talk) 12:18, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

Bono pict that you changed
As you can see... the owner of Bono's article changed back again the picture you set. We can't make any changes. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 12:21, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes it looks like we are stuck with the poor quality one then. :( Theroadislong (talk) 12:27, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * If only we can get a better one on Flirck or somewhere else... what do you think?<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Ms.Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 12:46, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * well I think the one I cropped and added to the info box was as good as you can get, but it's down to personal preferences I suppose? You could try persuading the "owner" of the article. Theroadislong (talk) 13:10, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * He won't talk to me. He never does. But I think Wikipedia is not about personal preferences, is more about having more decent articles. I love Bono and I like him just as old and with his big nose, but let's be honest; that picture is not the best the article can have. And that user does not own the article. In fact, nobody owns any article in Wikipedia... Thoughts? Maybe you can find a picture where he is looking straight to the camera and has a good resolution, c'mon... he is Bono he has more pictures on-line than the Queen Elizabeth.<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 13:22, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Did you find something on Flirck we can use?? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 18:08, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I changed back the image to the one you added. If the owner doesn't like it, he better calls Bono and asks his opinion. Wikipedia is not a personal preference website. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive">  Miss Bono  (zootalk) ☆ 19:31, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

Making a change to Pop Up Retail
Hi Theroadislong,

Understand that I had too many links to direct content affiliated with my co. re: a recent update to the Pop Up Retail page. Any way to contribute the content sans links? If possible, would be great to get a sense of whether the content itself was problematic, or just the links (as mentioned in the message I received) so that I can update appropriately without breaking rules.

Thanks much, M — Preceding unsigned comment added by PopMikeUp (talk • contribs) 14:14, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * It's advisable not to link at all to your own company, the content seemed mostly OK, but would need referencing to reliable third party sources other than your own company. Theroadislong (talk) 14:27, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

Picture and owner
>I am really done with this user. I won't touch Bono's article ever again. It's like Y2ckrazyjoker4's territory. I officially step back because I am going to explote! Instead of looking for better images he seems to be stucked in that Tribeca's one (and for the records, that picture doesn't shows Bono as an activist) <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 16:52, 12 July 2013 (UTC)</s
 * I would reconsider how you express your dissatisfaction, anyone can see the comments you make on other people's talk pages. First of all, I don't consider the Bono article my territory (I don't even edit the article prose, FYI), I just think the reasons you are providing for changing the image make no sense. Secondly, as I already said, we can only use free use images. You're welcome to search Flickr for anything better - I've already looked for hours in the years past and the best images I've come across are already uploaded to WikiCommons. Y2Kcrazyjoker4 (talk &bull; contributions) 18:15, 12 July 2013 (UTC)


 * Look, Y2Kcrazyjoker4. I cannot access myself to any other site but Wikipedia, otherwise I'd haveve done so months ago. Please, accept my apologize for my behaviour. Won't happen again, but sometimes you drive me crazy. I didn't post here for you not to see it, actually, I am glad you've read my comment and please, understand that I feel intimidated by you.<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 18:26, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Calm down...relax... take a deep breath.... it's only a photo... it's not that important. Theroadislong (talk) 19:53, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok... Kinda needing a WikiBreak :'( Thank you. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:57, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

ps
please first go through the deleted content prior to reverting it,and judge for yourself if it is right or wrong. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ) 17:08, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * You'll have to give me a clue as to which article you are referring to? Theroadislong (talk) 19:48, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

im referring to dayalbagh wikipedia homepage which is being vandalized by few mischief makers who time and again insert malicious matter for defaming the place. They are not refraining from posting the content repeatedly. Please also guide me as to how can i prevent them from inserting the irrelevant matter on the above mentioned page The information is most certainly not suitable to be included on the homepage.it refers to an untoward incident whereas the page simply shares basic information about the pilgrim place Special:Contributions/ (talk) 13:56, 14 July 2013 (UTC)
 * It looks like the content has been removed. Theroadislong (talk) 16:59, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Can you please explain why the useful information about institutes is being cut off? It takes away the soul of the article, as they are an integral part of the organization's framework. While no one seems to oppose the disruptive editing of AgraNewsObserver, which is in extreme disinterest of the organisation's respect, editing out an entire relevant section is no solution to the problem.
 * I've added it back for you, it would help if you provided references to back it up. Theroadislong (talk) 07:31, 17 July 2013 (UTC)

Please guide how to reinsert the relevant references back onto the page Special:Contributions/ (talk) 13:14, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure what you were trying to reference but the ref you added is a primary source so would be no good in any case. Theroadislong (talk) 13:18, 17 July 2013 (UTC)

Bono on Bono
Please, check as soon as possible the picture I uploaded. I had it since 2011 in my HDD and I found it and wanted to add it to the article. I want you to see if it has the proper liscence and those stuffs. Thanks in advance. Feel free to delete it if doesn't meet any criteria. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 20:20, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * It seems OK to me, but I'm no expert on licenses. Theroadislong (talk) 20:30, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * So I won't go into jail or be chased by anyone? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 20:31, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Ha haa... you worry too much! Theroadislong (talk) 20:32, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for understanding me :) <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive">  Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 12:36, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Please delete my account
please delete my account — Preceding unsigned comment added by Emeka Efe Osaji (talk • contribs) 12:35, 14 July 2013 (UTC)


 * I'm just an editor like you I have no powers to delete your account, I'm not sure that anyone can delete your account, you can just abandon it if you no longer wish to contribute to Wikipedia. Theroadislong (talk) 16:57, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Link
Remember this link you gave me to find pictures at Commons? very useful. Do you have one for Wikiquote? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:07, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * How about this Theroadislong (talk) 19:10, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Nop. Error for me.<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:13, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Which quote are you looking for? Theroadislong (talk) 19:25, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * So far, a quote from Schindler's List, I know the Spanish translation, but I am not sure how it is in English. But the link is for further work. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive">  Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:37, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Can you not open this either? Theroadislong (talk) 19:49, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Nope. I just can open stuffs with the wkipedia word in it; like en.wikipedia.org, ga.wikipedia.org, it.wikipedia.org... <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:53, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

Larry Mullen, Jr.
Also, I made a few edits on Larry Mullen Jr. article. can you check them out, please? <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:45, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * No problems there. Theroadislong (talk) 19:53, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I am gatherin' stuffs for Adam Clayton. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 19:55, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Also, I would like to say that, there is a section solo projects in Larry Mullen Jr. article that doesn't have any any any reference. <span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 20:22, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * It seems to have plenty of references? Theroadislong (talk) 20:26, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh, yeah! they are all together and I passed them. Sorry. But this: He provided 'marimba and inspiration' on Underworld's song "Boy, Boy, Boy" from their 2007 album Oblivion with Bells. doesn't have.<span style="font-family:'Arial',cursive"> Miss Bono  [zootalk] ☆ 20:28, 16 July 2013 (UTC)