User talk:Alice Smith

Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to the encyclopedia, one or more of the external links you added to the page Carl Bean do not comply with our guidelines for external links and have been removed. Wikipedia is not a collection of links; nor should it be used as a platform for advertising or promotion, and doing so is contrary to the goals of this project. Because Wikipedia uses nofollow tags, external links do not alter search engine rankings. If you feel the link should be added to the article, please discuss it on the article's talk page before reinserting it. Please take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing constructively to this encyclopedia.

Generally the pages for most artists and songs do not need a link to the Facebook page of one of their labels. These are just page clutter, and are considered linkspam. Please stop adding these. Thank you. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] / edg ☺ ☭ 21:26, 11 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Also, It might not have been your intention, but your recent edit removed content from Bethlehem Records. Don't worry; the content has been restored, as you can see from the page history. Take a look at the welcome page page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia, and if you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. [16] / edg ☺ ☭ 21:34, 11 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on Verse music group 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 an organization or company, 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 see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the administrator userfy the page or email a copy to you. Vanadus (talk | contribs) 20:33, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on Little golden records requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the external website belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use the text — which means allowing other people to modify it — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. If you are not the owner of the external website but have permission from that owner, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. You might want to look at Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 20:51, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Aliceverse,

I saw your comments on about keeping the Little Golden Records article. As I often deal with the deletion of articles on Wikipedia, I have jotted down some quick questions and answers about what makes an article subject to the deletion process at Wikipedia. It might help you to read it: User: Livitup/Deletion FAQ. Also, since you are associated with the company that you are trying to start an article about, there is a clear conflict of interest. You can read Wikipedia's Conflict of Interest policy at WP:COI. Finally, the particular thing that got your first article nuked is that you basically copy and pasted it from a copyright source. All text at Wikipedia is released under a free licence, which means that Wikipedia can not host reproductions of copyright material. Good luck, and I hope I helped a little bit. Welcome to Wikipedia! Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 22:20, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on Little golden records requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the external website belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use the text — which means allowing other people to modify it — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. If you are not the owner of the external website but have permission from that owner, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. You might want to look at Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, contest the deletion by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". Doing so will take you to the talk page where you will find a pre-formatted place for you to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 22:39, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You simply can't copy information from your copyright corporate webpage into Wikipedia. Please seriously consider reading the links that I gave you in the message above this one. If you continue to create articles that violate Wikipedia policy, and you've been warned to stop (as you have) you may get blocked from editing. I'm trying to be helpful and prevent that from happening. Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 22:42, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

First, you need to be able to demonstrate that your subject is notable. Notable has a very specific definition at Wikipedia, it means that the subject has has gained sufficiently significant attention by the world at large and over a period of time. This is tested by the existence of reliable sources that cover the subject. Reliable sources are independent, third-party sources, like newspapers, magazines, and websites with editorial oversight. No website where the author of an article can publish an article without it being reviewed by an editor is notable. So you're looking for coverage in things that are published, either on-line, or in physical print. Once you have found some sources, use them to build your article. Use the sources to as references to prove the things you are saying. Think of writing a report for school, that's the kind of effort you need to put in here. Good luck! Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 23:48, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

As reviewing administrator, I deleted the article on the group. It was almost entirely copied from their web site, and deleted accordingly as a copyright violation.

On the now deleted web page, it was said:"

This article should not be speedily deleted for lack of asserted importance because <Verse Music Group is an important record company in the music industry. This article goes into depth of each of the important works that Verse Music Group owns as well as each of the writers that Verse Music Group works with at this time. Verse Music Group owns over 30,000 songs and should be represented in Wikipedia because of this>. — 108.27.24.22 (talk) 21:12, 9 February 2012 (UTC)"[reply]

Let me explain.

I think the group probably is notable, and probably should have an article, but it would need to show notability with references providing substantial coverage from 3rd party independent published reliable sources, print or online, but not blogs or press releases, or material derived from press releases. If you have such references at hand, you are welcome to make another try.

But It also needs to be written like an encyclopedia article, not a press release--don't praise the organization or person, say what they do. Don't use adjectives at all if you can help it, just plain description. Most important, remember not to copy from a web site, even your own -- first it's a copyright violation, but, even if you own the copyright and are willing to give us permission according to WP:DCM, the tone will not be encyclopedic and the material will not be suitable. You could go through the formal procedure explained there of donating the material, but I really wouldn't bother, because it would need to be totally rewritten in any event. t

Include only material that would be of interest to a general reader coming across the mention of the subject and wanting the sort of information that would be found in an encyclopedia. Do not include material that would be of interest only to those associated with the subject, or to prospective customers--that sort of content is considered promotional. Keep in mind that the goal of an encyclopedia is to say things in a concise manner, which is not the style of press releases or web sites, which are usually more expansive.

As a general rule, a suitable page will be best written by someone without Conflict of Interest; it's not impossible to do it properly with a conflict of interest or as a paid press agent, but it's relatively more difficult: you are automatically thinking in terms of what the subject wishes to communicate to the public, but an uninvolved person will think in terms of what the public might wish to know.If you think you can do it right according to our guidelines, do so, but expect the article to be carefully checked for objectivity. For further information see our FAQ about business, organizations, and articles like this and also WP:FIRST.

And, make sure the style is right. See [WP:FIRST]] for a basic guide to writing articles, and WP:LINK. We do not make links to outside sites with templates. But if the other organizations have articles in Wikipedia we link to them, and rely on those articles for the details--this is likely to be the case for the labels the company has purchased.

However, since the name you have used includes or refers to the subject of the article, you must choose another username. As explained in WP:USER, only individuals may edit. When you have a username that is or includes the name of your organization, you imply that you are editing officially, and have a superior right to edit the page. But that is not the way WP works--all editors are considered equal--and your contributions like those of any editor must be justified by sources. I'm sure you do not intend to give such impression, but that's why we have the rule. Therefore, please choose another name. On that user page, you should say whom you are working for. To help you remember to do this, I'm following our usual procedure and blocking this account. DGG ( talk ) 01:13, 10 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because your username, Aliceverse, does not meet our username policy.

Your username is the only reason for this block. You are welcome to choose a new username (see below).

A username should not be promotional, related to a "real-world" group or organization, misleading, offensive, or disruptive. Also, usernames may not end in the word "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account. 

You are encouraged to choose a new account name that meets our policy guidelines. Alternatively, if you have already made edits and you wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name, then you may request a change in username by:

1. Adding {{unblock-un|your new username here}} on your user talk page. You should be able to do this even though you are blocked, as you can usually still edit your own talk page. If not, you may wish to contact the blocking administrator by clicking on "E-mail this user" on their talk page.
2. At an administrator's discretion, you may be unblocked for 24 hours to file a request.
3. Please note that you may only request a name that is not already in use, so please check here for a listing of already taken names. The account is created upon acceptance, thus do not try to create the new account before making the request for a name change. For more information, please see Wikipedia:Changing username.

If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|Your reason here}}, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. DGG ( talk ) 01:17, 10 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Alice Smith (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Requested username:

Alice Smith (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Accept reason:

Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. --Chris (talk) 16:30, 10 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I checked the list of usernames and this one was not taken. Is this an acceptable username?

Chris thanks for your help. I tried doing the same "{{unblock-un|your new username here}}" on the page you suggested but when I tried to enter it in the talk page it did not work. Where on that page should i place the request to avoid reblocking? Thanks for your help.

Please follow the step-by-step directions here. --Chris (talk) 20:13, 10 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Chris, thanks for your help. I submitted my request.

Thanks for uploading File:Bethlehem Records © 2011 Verse Music Group LLC.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk) 04:19, 11 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Little golden records is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Little golden records until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on good 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 template from the top of the article. Livit⇑^Eh?/_What? 15:36, 14 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The article Dawn Tallman has been proposed for deletion because it appears to have no references. Under Wikipedia policy, all newly created biographies of living persons must have at least one reference to a reliable source that directly supports material in the article.

If you created the article, please don't be offended. Instead, consider improving the article. For help on inserting references, see Referencing for beginners, or ask at the help desk. Once you have provided at least one reliable source, you may remove the {{prod blp}} tag. Please do not remove the tag unless the article is sourced. If you cannot provide such a source within ten days, the article may be deleted, but you can request that it be undeleted when you are ready to add one. --IShadowed 21:10, 6 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on Al McCall requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the external website or image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use the text or image — which means allowing other people to modify it — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. If you are not the owner of the external website or image but have permission from that owner, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. You might want to look at Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think that the page was nominated in error, contest the nomination by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion" in the speedy deletion tag. Doing so will take you to the talk page where you can explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but do not hesitate to add information that is consistent with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Bgwhite (talk) 21:55, 14 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A tag has been placed on B+ (musician) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the external website or image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use the text or image — which means allowing other people to modify it — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. If you are not the owner of the external website or image but have permission from that owner, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. You might want to look at Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think that the page was nominated in error, contest the nomination by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion" in the speedy deletion tag. Doing so will take you to the talk page where you can explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but do not hesitate to add information that is consistent with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Bgwhite (talk) 22:22, 14 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]