User talk:Varactor

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Arachnid (band)
This article was deleted as being an article about a band which did not assert notability per these guidelines and as a copy & paste from the band's website. Just zis Guy you know? 10:21, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

Image:DSCN0609.JPG listed for deletion
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Image:Arachnid oliver 01.jpg listed for deletion
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Image:Arachnid broadband.JPG listed for deletion
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Wikipedia and copyright
Hello Varactor! Your additions to MartYriuM have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent copyright and plagiarism issues. Here are the key points: It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being blocked from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. Wikishovel (talk) 08:43, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
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