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Gary Hutch/Gary Hutchinson

I have been editing under both names. I was asked to log in this time and could not remember my log-in information at all so started a new account. Impartiality: Lucy is my daughter so I am not adding any written material or opinions to the page. I am not offering any points of view and have never done so in the past. I am adding factual information, external and internal links and updates which we as a family are aware of long before anyone else. None of my edits are personal promotion nor are they biased or fictional. It's just the facts!! PS, Is there an easy way to update her picture which is 2 years out of date now? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gary Hutchinson (talk • contribs) 13:55, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

I understand but you need to take care, Wikipedia needs verifiable reliable published sources rather than your "facts". You will need to upload a new photo using the "upload file" link on the left under Toolbox. Theroadislong (talk) 14:00, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Dominic Sherwood - Lucy Fry.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Dominic Sherwood - Lucy Fry.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an image page for a missing or corrupt image or an empty image description page for a Commons-hosted image.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, 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 from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Stefan2 (talk) 17:47, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Just because I was not getting send as "not my own work" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dom Sherwood BR (talk • contribs) 18:37, 30 August 2013 (UTC)
I'm sorry I don't understand what you are saying? Theroadislong (talk) 18:47, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Hi. New to Wikipedia. Did not mean to do anything disruptive. Can you explain, I don't want to violate any rules, or create problems. Thanks in advance for your help! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ed@empirewest.com (talk • contribs) 21:39, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Hi,

Looking for some feedback here. I see that you have deleted my "drop out ceiling tiles" contribution twice. I believe I have been careful to not violate any Wikipedia rules, and only cite authoritative third party sources, and to make logical use of links. I am not soap boxing, self-promoting or attempting to do anything but provide information about an important category of tile. I am an expert in the field of ceiling tiles . . but not an expert in Wikipedia . . .though you clearly are. So please point me in the right direction.

From an organizational standpoint it looks to me as if "Ceiling Tiles" should actually have its own master article. There are currently stand alone articles elsewhere in Wikipedia for "Faux Ceiling Tiles" and for "Dropped Ceiling" that would logically fall under the master heading of "Ceiling Tiles", as would my new "Drop Out Ceiling Tile" contribution.

Perhaps my error is in putting "Drop Out Ceiling" tiles within the general "Tiles" article?

A couple of years ago I made a casual attempt to add some things, and correct some things---and I clearly did not do it correctly. Now I am interested in actual making a substantive contribution. If you can tell me where I am going wrong, and how to rectify that I would be most appreciative.

I look forward to your reply!

Ed — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ed@empirewest.com (talk • contribs) 00:01, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Theroadislong. You have new messages at Stefan2's talk page.
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Stefan2 (talk) 20:27, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

Archive: Done

Hello, Ther. I already set up the archive for you. I didn't know if you wanted to remove the Archive1/Archive2...etc that you have at the top of your page, so I leave that up to you :) Best! Miss Bono [zootalk] 14:40, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

Thank you Miss Bono you are a STAR! Theroadislong (talk) 14:42, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
Hehe, no I'm not... :). Just ask me if you ever need anything :) (hope this sentences is well-written) lol. Miss Bono [zootalk] 14:55, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

EuroPayment Services

Hello Sir,

I have wrote a page for EuroPayment Services. This company own the 2nd largest payment gateway form Romania with a 40% market share. In my point of view it's important for anybody to know about us because the brand euplatesc is well known in Romania. I have write the page in English because a large number of foreigner payers use our services.

Please let me know how can I adapt my article to fit to the Wikipedia rules.

Best regards, Ssuceveanu (talk) 18:30, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

The article didn't ascert why the company was notable, but if you can find reliable secondary sources that support your statement that it is "2nd largest payment gateway form Romania with a 40% market share." There is a chance it can be rescued. Theroadislong (talk) 18:34, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

Edits to Ali Hewson

I saw someone called Patrick Terence Stewart removed some info in the article and then you posted some COI message on his talk. What is all this about? Miss Bono [zootalk] 12:37, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

It looks like Ali's father is editing the article that's all.Theroadislong (talk) 12:40, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, does Ali's father name isn't Terry? O_o Miss Bono [zootalk] 12:45, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
Terry is a shortened version of Terrence. Theroadislong (talk) 12:47, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, I see... at the beginning I tought he was someone related to Ali but didn't notice that little thing (Terrence = Terry). Whoy does this people doesn't read the manuals first, before editing or contact someone with more experience? Miss Bono [zootalk] 12:51, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
Has someone checked the information? I mean, if Hector Grey wasn't really her grandfather. Miss Bono [zootalk] 12:58, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

Don't worry about it! I wasn't sure if it was meant to go there or not - you probably did the right thing — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jessicacummin (talk • contribs) 15:05, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

Thanks London School of Business and Finance

Hi there - seems we either have a competitor or a student intent on leaving a 'spin' on our page. We will attempt again to contact them and resolve any issue they have of course - but they are taking out of context reports and posting - hence we took it down.. Thanks - great work... MenoPorsche — Preceding unsigned comment added by MenoPorsche (talk • contribs) 21:28, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

The content has been added back by another user, it seems to be correctly referenced, you need to discuss your concerns on the talk page rather than edit warring and be aware that user accounts are strictly for individuals only. Theroadislong (talk) 21:37, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
I took the time to look at the section's sources, and found that it was poorly sourced, so I removed it again. Two of the sources were message board posts, while another was a YouTube video. None of those are reliable sources. In addition, I found that it wasn't really necessary and even a bit negative towards the subject. I can understand why this user wanted to remove the section. Lugia2453 (talk) 21:49, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
OK good call. Theroadislong (talk) 22:01, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

Please, see this ↓

User_talk:Wasted_Time_R#Recent_edits_on_Adam_Clayton Miss Bono [zootalk] 16:48, 5 September 2013 (UTC)

I have added a reference. Cheers Theroadislong (talk) 17:28, 5 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks! :) Miss Bono [zootalk] 17:31, 5 September 2013 (UTC)

By the way

I am so in love with this. It is amazing. Nice pict and nice soup bowl. Miss Bono [zootalk] 17:52, 5 September 2013 (UTC)

I have something to ask

Would you consider participating here? You have contributed so much to U2 related article.... Thanks

WP U2 in the Signpost

The WikiProject Report would like to revisit WikiProject U2 for a Signpost article. This is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to your efforts and attract new members to the project. Would you be willing to participate in an interview? If so, here are the questions for the interview. Just add your response below each question and feel free to skip any questions that you don't feel comfortable answering. Multiple editors will have an opportunity to respond to the interview questions, so be sure to sign your answers. If you know anyone else who would like to participate in the interview, please share this with them. Have a great day. –Mabeenot (talk) 13:16, 4 September 2013 (UTC)

Miss Bono [zootalk] 16:48, 5 September 2013 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Theroadislong. You have new messages at Talk:Warm Mouse.
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N2e (talk) 19:13, 6 September 2013 (UTC)

Well, well, well

Aren't you an Admin? Why are you edit warring? I thought you had a sense of humour, and both a depth and breadth to your approach to life. Am I wrong, or am I missing something? Personally, I have no interest or desire to get involved in an edit war: a) I've been around WP long enough to satisfy ALL my urges for edit wars. b) I get much (MUCH) more enjoyment collaborating and trading banter. Pdfpdf (talk) 18:13, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your support on the Rhodes Scholarship article. That other editor is one of the most obnoxious editors on WP and he continuously fails to understand the most basic style principles. His default style of "editing" is attempted intimidation. Afterwriting (talk) 18:20, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

PS: I just noticed his typically bad tempered comments above. I rest my case. Afterwriting (talk) 18:24, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
Dear Afterwriting, Thank you so much for your completely unbiased and neutral assessment. I'm so glad that you never let reality or facts get in the way of your POV. Pdfpdf (talk) 18:43, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
Nice try, but my POV on this matter is firmly grounded in facts and reality. Afterwriting (talk) 19:16, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
BTW: I wasn't aware that my "default style of "editing" is attempted intimidation". One learns something new every day. Pdfpdf (talk) 18:43, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
Good. It's long overdue that you started editing with some civility. Afterwriting (talk) 19:14, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

<amused chuckle> OK, I'm happy to play silly word games with you if that's your desire, but I think it's rather rude of you to do it on Theroadislong's talk page. Pdfpdf (talk) 19:21, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

Being such a polite person yourself you must be correct. I am very impressed by how polite you have been in your own comments on this talk page as well as on my own. And your edit summaries are always models of tact and manners. Afterwriting (talk) 19:34, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

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Delete an article

Saw you tried to clean up that terrible vgmaps article. Don't really understand why it didn't get deleted, it is truly a disaster and that dude james Watson protected it so people can't even do nothing.... stange times man — Preceding unsigned comment added by KindaMessedUp (talk • contribs) 02:22, 8 September 2013 (UTC)

Reply to your message to Dr. Manoochehri

To Whom It May Concern/ Wikipedia Team:

Thank you for your clarification about the rule and policies of creating a userpage with the Wikipedia. There are, however, a few points that should be brought to the attention of the Wikipedia Team as a defense for the charges that I am using Wikipedia for "self-promotion" or for "Advertising". Although that looks like it, but that is not true, for the following reasons:

1) I am a published author of 12 volumes of pictorial books for which I worked more than 15 years. Pictorial books are usually produced by the sponsorship of a government or a university or financially strong publishing house. For 1 volume of a scholarly produced pictorial book, between 5 to 20 persons should be hired to perform various tasks related to the production of a pictorial book (--before its publication). For the first time, a free-lanced author has started and completed the production of original, pictorial manuscripts as a post-doctoral, academically oriented project, by the investment of the author for all the costs. The resources that I inputted to complete the 12 volumes ( now published with Amazon/ KDP Select), could have well been used to produce between 200 to 500 books in the West by the use of advanced software such as a dicta-phone and an editing software. Just one picture of a castle in the desert of Iran cost about $500 to travel to that spot by a car rental office (-- no bus, train, car or airplane moves to that location; therefore,a car and a driver should be hired from the nearest city and go to that location and return.) This is just 1 example of about 5000 illustrations about the main features of the traditional architecture in Iran for my books. During the years that I worked on my books, I have not been paid a penny by any person, while a janitor is a Western country earns about $1000 a month and about $12,000 a year and about $120,000 for 10 years. The salary for the holder of a Ph.D. is about $5000 a month, and about $60,000 a year. For more than 20 years working on the production and completion of 20 volumes of architectural books ( 12 volumes of which are now published by Amazon and can be reviewed for free by all people of the world), I must have been paid by a sponsor about $1,200,000 just for time. So far, I have not earned even a penny for my works and my works can be used by all people for free. Introducing my books in Wikipedia, is similar to introduce an author and his work in Wikipedia, i.e., Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell; The Invasion of Body Snatchers by Jack Finny. This, I do not think violates the Wikipedia policy. There is no conceivable financial benefit from the introduction of my books in Wikipedia. Wikipedia has allocated space to even introduce famous pornstars. Does that mean that people that see the picture of a pornstar in a wikipedia page will refer to that pornstar and will offer her money to buy love from her? It is impossible that I sell my book via Wikipedia.

2) I have a personal weblog (www.dr-manoochehri-Phd.co.uk) for two years in which my manuscripts and my resume and a copy of my doctoral degree are presented.

3) 12 volumes of my books are already published by Amazon/ KDP Select.

4) Wikipedia invites all people of the world to create an account. It is written in the top (right) section of the page. When an account is created, the person that creates such account should introduce him/herself. I have created an account, in the userpage of which I have introduced myself and the title of books. It is obvious that people want to know a bit about an author and his/her educational background. I some countries, and I do not mention where, some books are written and published by some interest group that those books are %100 written chatting. They are written by literate people, sometimes with a B.A. degree, to advertise about a topic for their interest. If searched, I am sure that some of this genre of books are also introduced in the Wikipedia. It is very unusual that all the Wikipedia Team become very obsessd to delete my account so that no name of my books appear in the wikipedia.

5) I created the second account so that the articles in the deleted account be transferred to it and be saved.

I hope the above points be read by the team in Wikipedia. If you decide to delete the account, that is fine. I cannot have objection to it. But please make all the review of a person intending to create an account prior to the creation not after the creation. Wikipedia creates accounts for users very freely and easily, but then the team in the Wikipedia exercise the career of deleting accounts and articles.

Sincerely yours, Dr. Hossein Manoochehri — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.103.27.82 (talk) 12:21, 8 September 2013 (UTC)

Frederick Bee article

Why do you think Frederick Bee is not notable? He worked for 14 years to expand the civil rights of Chinese residents and to keep Chinatown intact. Nothing was written about him after his death in 1892 because the majority of Americans wanted to forget his activities. Please read this section from Simon Schama'a book, http://books.google.com/books?id=2VCLBrCrFmQC&pg=PA268&lpg=PA268&dq=simon+schama+Frederick+Bee&source=bl&ots=SEhvoeb1Wo&sig=7CqoV3Nseyr5cHV4DCQcDF0sD9Q&hl=en&sa=X&ei=b7UsUtvBE8L0iQKxyIDQDA&ved=0CFoQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=simon%20schama%20Frederick%20Bee&f=false . — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcpotbelly (talk • contribs) 17:37, 8 September 2013 (UTC)

It is not clear from the article that this is what makes him notable? The lede section should establish his notability. At present the article is a mess and looks like a list of every fact available about him and his wider family. Theroadislong (talk) 17:55, 8 September 2013 (UTC)

Frederick Bee article

I changed the format to prose. I added notes that explain why Frederick Bee is notable. Will you remove the two tags? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcpotbelly (talk • contribs) 23:30, 8 September 2013 (UTC)

It's getting better but the lede still doesn't establish why he is notable? The statement "Simon Schama’s book, “The American Future”, discussed the importance of Fred Bee" is not enough to establish his notability? Theroadislong (talk) 09:26, 9 September 2013 (UTC)

Frederick Bee notability

If you search, "Frederick A. Bee" exclusion", on Google you will find third-party sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mcpotbelly (talk • contribs) 12:44, 9 September 2013 (UTC)

Hi Theroadislong, Thanks for the message, I'll re-edit the article now with references. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.108.119.93 (talk) 13:59, 9 September 2013 (UTC)

www.frederickbee.com

Please go to www.frederickbee.com and look at the decade-by-decade chronology. You will find hundreds of sources. MC Potbelly (talk) 19:01, 9 September 2013 (UTC)

tag on my user page: Dr. Hossein Manoochehri, Ph.D.

To Whom It May Concern/ Wikipedia Team:

Thank you for your clarification about the rule and policies of creating a userpage with the Wikipedia. There are, however, a few points that should be brought to the attention of the Wikipedia Team as a defense for the charges that I am using Wikipedia for "self-promotion" or for "Advertising". Although that looks like it, but that is not true, for the following reasons:

1) I am a published author of 12 volumes of pictorial books for which I worked more than 15 years. Pictorial books are usually produced by the sponsorship of a government or a university or financially strong publishing house. For 1 volume of a scholarly produced pictorial book, between 5 to 20 persons should be hired to perform various tasks related to the production of a pictorial book (--before its publication). For the first time, a free-lanced author has started and completed the production of original, pictorial manuscripts as a post-doctoral, academically oriented project, by the investment of the author for all the costs. The resources that I inputted to complete the 12 volumes ( now published with Amazon/ KDP Select), could have well been used to produce between 200 to 500 books in the West by the use of advanced software such as a dicta-phone and an editing software. Just one picture of a castle in the desert of Iran cost about $500 to travel to that spot by a car rental office (-- no bus, train, car or airplane moves to that location; therefore,a car and a driver should be hired from the nearest city and go to that location and return.) This is just 1 example of about 5000 illustrations about the main features of the traditional architecture in Iran for my books. During the years that I worked on my books, I have not been paid a penny by any person, while a janitor is a Western country earns about $1000 a month and about $12,000 a year and about $120,000 for 10 years. The salary for the holder of a Ph.D. is about $5000 a month, and about $60,000 a year. For more than 20 years working on the production and completion of 20 volumes of architectural books ( 12 volumes of which are now published by Amazon and can be reviewed for free by all people of the world), I must have been paid by a sponsor about $1,200,000 just for time. So far, I have not earned even a penny for my works and my works can be used by all people for free. Introducing my books in Wikipedia, is similar to introduce an author and his work in Wikipedia, i.e., Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell; The Invasion of Body Snatchers by Jack Finny. This, I do not think violates the Wikipedia policy. There is no conceivable financial benefit from the introduction of my books in Wikipedia. Wikipedia has allocated space to even introduce famous pornstars. Does that mean that people that see the picture of a pornstar in a wikipedia page will refer to that pornstar and will offer her money to buy love from her? It is impossible that I sell my book via Wikipedia.

2) I have a personal weblog (www.dr-manoochehri-Phd.co.uk) for two years in which my manuscripts and my resume and a copy of my doctoral degree are presented.

3) 12 volumes of my books are already published by Amazon/ KDP Select.

4) Wikipedia invites all people of the world to create an account. It is written in the top (right) section of the page. When an account is created, the person that creates such account should introduce him/herself. I have created an account, in the userpage of which I have introduced myself and the title of books. It is obvious that people want to know a bit about an author and his/her educational background. I some countries, and I do not mention where, some books are written and published by some interest group that those books are %100 written chatting. They are written by literate people, sometimes with a B.A. degree, to advertise about a topic for their interest. If searched, I am sure that some of this genre of books are also introduced in the Wikipedia. It is very unusual that all the Wikipedia Team become very obsessd to delete my account so that no name of my books appear in the wikipedia.

5) I created the second account so that the articles in the deleted account be transferred to it and be saved.

I hope the above points be read by the team in Wikipedia. If you decide to delete the account, that is fine. I cannot have objection to it. But please make all the review of a person intending to create an account prior to the creation not after the creation. Wikipedia creates accounts for users very freely and easily, but then the team in the Wikipedia exercise the career of deleting accounts and articles.

Sincerely yours, Dr. Hossein Manoochehri — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dr. Hossein Manoochehri, Ph.D. (talk • contribs) 06:45, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

I'm not sure who the "Wikipedia team" is? I am just an editor like you. You do seem to have a basic misunderstanding about how Wikipedia works, so I can only assume that you haven't read any of the helpful links that Yunshui provided for you on your talk page? You are trying to list your literary works on your user page and this is NOT what your user page is for. Theroadislong (talk) 07:38, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Fusion IP plc COI

Thank you for the COI edit - I've made some initial additions to the page but would welcome another perspective on the page with the addition of further sections and facts about Fusion.

Chrisfip (talk) 13:45, 11 September 2013 (UTC)Chrisfip

Talkbacker.com page marked for deletion

Just wondering why the page Talkbacker.com is marked for a speedy deletion and the Dark_Horizons page is not. Schamblin (talk) 19:27, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Talkbacker.com was nominated for deletion but was incorrectly redirected instead. The article Dark_Horizons does suggest notability because they were nominated for a Webby Award for film in 1999. It's a close call though and if it went to AFD it would probably be deleted as it has no references.Theroadislong (talk) 19:40, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the response! I understand now.Schamblin (talk) 20:05, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Frederick Bee notability

JSTOR has articles that refer to Frederick Bee. How do I use these articles to increase Frederick Bee's notability? MC Potbelly (talk) 02:03, 12 September 2013 (UTC)

I'm not sure. If his biggest claim to notability is The Chinese Exclusion section then this needs to be emphasised and that section really does need a LOT of work, it appears to be in note form and has much info that need not be there at all for clarity. Large quotes for instance are not encouraged in Wikipedia. I will take another look later. I am just about to replace a hard drive in my iMac so will be busy for a while. All good wishes Theroadislong (talk) 08:27, 12 September 2013 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for your help with Frederick Bee. MC Potbelly (talk) 23:47, 12 September 2013 (UTC)

Humpty Dumpty.

Hello, there was no maliciousness in the editing of the article, I was just trying to add in what I thought was allowed by Wikipedia, I got the story in my youth from possibly one of my high school teachers, as I said in the article I could not remember who told me, but If I have done wrong, then I hold my hands up to the charge, sorry, ---- George Lintott. — Preceding unsigned comment added by George Lintott (talk • contribs) 18:05, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

I'm sure there was no maliciousness too! All edits need to be referenced though, so if you could find a reliable reference that mentions it then it could be added back All good wishes. Theroadislong (talk) 18:49, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

Johnathan Samuel

I Do Not See Any Valid Reason That The Article Should Be Deleted

Thanks, Archer — Preceding unsigned comment added by The Emerald Archer (talk • contribs) 14:22, 15 September 2013 (UTC)

The reason is that it does not credibly indicate the importance or significance of the subject.. You need to make your case on the article talk page...Theroadislong (talk) 19:20, 16 September 2013 (UTC)

Soho Repertory Theatre

I will not edit on behalf of an organization, but the edits I am attempting to make are to correct inaccuracies about our organization. Shouldn't Wikipedia want to represent the most up-to-date information. I think that presenting materials that are incorrect to the public goes against your mission statement. Please make the following edits and I will stop.

- remove the "interior of 46 Walker St" photo--there has been renovations and the interior of the theater no longer remotely resembles that. - ensure that the Soho Rep. period is included. This is a small edit and should not be a point of contention. As you can see in the website's mission statement, the organization spell its name this way http://sohorep.org/about/mission

I will continue to check the page day in and day out. If you do not assist me in making these corrections, I will make them myself.

your assistance is appreciated.

thank you

Charles Cohen — Preceding unsigned comment added by CharlesFosterCohen (talk • contribs) 19:17, 16 September 2013 (UTC)

Please take your concerns to the article talk and please do not threaten me .Theroadislong (talk) 19:20, 16 September 2013 (UTC)

Seeking Guidance

Theroadislong,

Good afternoon. I hope you are well.

We have recently tried to update our SCA's Wikipedia page. After many edits/messages and our posting removed, we are confused as to what exactly in our post is causing it to be removed. Please advise and I will be happy to update it so it won't be taken down and we can resolve the issue.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

-Amorice — Preceding unsigned comment added by AmoricelawatSCA (talk • contribs) 20:48, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

Firstly user accounts are for individuals only and you have a WP:conflict of interest. I suggest you make suggestions on the talk page of the article, rather than edit the article itself. It needs to be written in a neutral tone. Theroadislong (talk) 21:02, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

Royal Academy of Music Museum

I work for the Royal Academy of Music Museum and am updating the information following refurbishment. The references I provided were linked to the Royal Academy of Music website because that is the only source to prove that those physical objects are now in each gallery. There is no publication. Please could my revision of the page be left.

Thanks

Rebecca Alexander — Preceding unsigned comment added by RebeccaAlexander90 (talk • contribs) 14:24, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

Please read the note I left on your talk page, you cannot add copyrighted text. If there are no reliable third party references then Wikipedia cannot use the information. Please note that you also have a conflict of interest. Theroadislong (talk) 14:28, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

I have read the terms for updating a page when you are connected to the company. In this case I am updating factual information, I attempted to go through the text and remove any language that may have seemed bias but due to you continually undoing my revisions I can not even do that. Please could my revision be left as this is information provided by the Academy about changes in the Museum. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RebeccaAlexander90 (talk • contribs) 14:51, 18 September 2013 (UTC) (talk page stalker) HI Rebecca, I think you should find reliable sources and by the way, you should sign your posts :) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 15:00, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

I'm sorry but the marketing officer of the Royal Academy of Music does not dictate the content of the Wikipedia article. Theroadislong (talk) 16:40, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

Ali Hewson and documentary

Can you find a tiny part of Black Wind White Land, which Ali narrated, convert it into an audio file and upload it, so we can place it at the Activism section as a sample? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:04, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

I can't find any online version of "Black Wind White Land" I'm afraid, I also think it would probably be illegal to copy a part of it anyway! Theroadislong (talk) 20:14, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, I see... but it isn't illegal to have parts of song, is it? Anyways, thanks for trying. Hope you are doing great! :) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:17, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for reverting that edit... for sake of the humankind I hope there is no song called YOLO - which I don't know its meaning - Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 12:17, 20 September 2013 (UTC)

I just googled it and it means "You Only Live Once" apparently! Theroadislong (talk) 12:20, 20 September 2013 (UTC)
I found this :D Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 12:34, 20 September 2013 (UTC)::: You have message at the very bottom of Eve Hewson's talk page... Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 12:51, 20 September 2013 (UTC)

Your archive

Your page tt is still way too long, do you want me to set up the archive so the page reduces a little bit more? By the way, would you consider taking part on the interview for the Signpost? Thanks Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 15:31, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

Yes please I was going to ask you about that...thank you very much.I'll have a look at the signpost later all good wishes Theroadislong (talk) 15:33, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks :D The link to the interview is somewhere up there. I have setting up the archive, now it will archive discussions after a week, we have to wait a little bit to see results :) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 15:39, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
Excellent thank you VERY much. Theroadislong (talk) 15:43, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
You're welcome :D If you need anything just ask... Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 15:51, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

Can I please have constructive Criticism vs. a deletion of the article NAREIT

You flagged my article NAREIT for duplicate articles, when the article REIT is an investment definition. The article for NAREIT Is about the organization that supports REITs. Please elaborate exactly how this is a duplicate article when EPRA and FTSE_Group both have wikipedia articles for supporting the same investment definition.Joethsmow (talk) 18:02, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

Much of the content was the same and the official website address given is the same? http://www.reit.com/ Theroadislong (talk) 18:10, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

This

Any help will be much appreaciated. Let me know what do you think? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 18:17, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

It looks GREAT I don't think I can be much help, :) Theroadislong (talk) 19:51, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
Sorry, that was not the link... click again on it... I think I ate the part after the slash :D Sooorry. I have problems with summaries, I guess it is because English is not my native language. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:56, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
I have to summarize starting from 10th Chapter (the small letters are the original texts) Thank you very much. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:07, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
That is a difficult task even with English as my only language! Theroadislong (talk) 20:18, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, sorry, It is Ok if you can't. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:20, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

Roslyn Elementary School: Edits & Feedback

Thank you for your edits to the "Roslyn Elementary School" page.

I will be reverting the edits to the names of individuals listed in the "Building" section of the article as they all were identified as significant persons who contributed greatly to the establishment and construction of the public (government funded) school. Perhaps I will replace the word "Notable individuals..." with "Key community leaders of the City of Westmount who..." Some of those people do not currently have a Wikipedia page likely because they are from a completely different era that still has yet to be transferred to the Internet.

I appreciate the input to date.

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by RoslynGoverningBoard (talk • contribs) 14:47, 24 September 2013 (UTC)

Zooropa

Hi, Thero:

I need some help finding info about the composition and some copyedit. Melicans said it is almost ready for FA. Can you help me on that? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 17:42, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
Sorry I was busy last night, it all looks great...I'll see if I can find a source for the quote that is missing, if not it might be better to remove it? Theroadislong (talk) 08:44, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
Ok, no problem. Did you find a source for the quote?
I am making some changes to Mount Temple Comprehensive School and the infobox says that its colours are Blue and Black, I was wondering if you can go to its official website (www.mounttemple.ie) and see what tone of blue? Thanks, sorry for the bothers. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 15:56, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
It's a bright blue like the links on a web page. I couldn't find a reference for the quote I'm afraid. Theroadislong (talk) 15:59, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
What's the quote, I'll remove it. A blue like this  ? Can you find the Hex # for the blue? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 16:04, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
Yes a blue just like that I don't know how to find an exact hex number? Theroadislong (talk) 16:06, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
Possibly 0033FF Theroadislong (talk) 16:18, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
Thank you very much for your help. :D Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 16:22, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, sorry, me again... Can you find something else to add to the article. Just post the info here, pleaseee :D Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 16:24, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

You

Oops - I'm ever so sorry - wrong person! Deb (talk) 18:44, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

Timeline of U2

Hi again,

I added a picture (with copyright, I already asked to an expert and told me that it was ok to have it there) in the 2003 section. Would you mind see if it looks ok with the quotes and stuffs? Feel free to change them. Thanks. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:25, 26 September 2013 (UTC)
Small spelling correction but otherwise looking good. Theroadislong (talk) 20:32, 26 September 2013 (UTC)
I am afraid I added a v instead of the b :'( It happens all the time with big words. Sorry, and thank you. I have to go home now, but I will keep updating the article tomorrow. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:35, 26 September 2013 (UTC)
Hi, good morning (my time)!... I was wondering if you could find some free picture of U2 playing at Live Aid concert, for the Timeline article. SHould I ask Anna? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 14:18, 27 September 2013 (UTC)
Better ask Anne there's nothing on Commons and nothing on Flickr, don't know where else to look. Theroadislong (talk) 14:43, 27 September 2013 (UTC)
Oh, thanks for trying. I will ask anna :D Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 14:49, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Improvements on PINK de Thierry

Dear Theroadislong, Thanks for the corrections you made last week on the article PINK de Thierry. I think they improve the article. I will see if the article acquires a GA status the coming weeks. Many thanks, Donald Donald.louw 10:45, 30 September 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Donald.louw (talk • contribs)

666!

As one of a highly select international group, you are hereby invited to join me in celebrating my 666! (Let the games begin!) Pdfpdf (talk) 11:17, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

A cropped picture

I am going to update a cropped version of File:Bono_and_Ali_Hewson_at_daughter's_graduation_2012.jpg per request of a user here, can you add the proper licence? This will be the name Ali_Hewson_crop.jpg, I will specify that it is a cropped version of the other file and that it was taken from Flickr. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:06, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

Also, see if you can find some Ali pict here. I found a picture of Bono and The Edge at the Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark opening, I think Ali was with them. Thanks. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:12, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
No photos of Ali there but in any case they are all copyrighted professional photos, :( Theroadislong (talk) 19:28, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
I already uploaded the crop version File:Ali_Hewson_crop.jpg. Please, fix the mistakes and add the licence :D Thanks for trying at Flickr- Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:32, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Sorry I don't know what the correct licence is! Theroadislong (talk) 19:37, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
No problem! :) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:44, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Take a look at this Wikipedia:Featured_article_candidates/Ali_Hewson/archive1 Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 12:01, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Please, give a look again at the link. Someone said opposed. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 17:27, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Yes he is correct those references are not really good enough they are Tabloid journalism. Theroadislong (talk) 17:31, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
So, we have to remove the references, right? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 17:33, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
We need to find better ones ideally. Theroadislong (talk) 17:39, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I wish I could. Would you take care of that? Pleaseee (O_O) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 17:42, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Thank you so much! :D Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 17:57, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I suspect that the very poor quality photo of Hewson will make it difficult for it to become a featured article? But fingers crossed! Theroadislong (talk) 18:32, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I only added it because one user requested at the FAC review. I can remove it. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 18:43, 2 October 2013 (UTC)

Copyedit

I know, I know... sometimes I am a pain you know where... this has been one of the days I've come to this talk page plenty of times. Sorry for that. You are free to keep me out of your talk whenever you think I am disturbing.

I just wanted to ask you, whenever you have time, to do some copyedit to this. I've expanded it and added references. Please, take a look at it. There's not rush. Thank you so much in advance. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 18:54, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Your reference for the Ali Hewson quote redirects to http://edun.com/bio.htm which just displays a EDUN video. :( Theroadislong (talk) 19:10, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I found it in an old revision of the article. What's on the video? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:12, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
A fashion cat walk show. Theroadislong (talk) 19:16, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
What's a fashion cat. A well-dressed kitty? Ali in a kitty suit? (O_o) Does she say the quote there? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:19, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Ha haaaa... no it's fashion show video... no commentary and Ali isn't there either I don't think. Theroadislong (talk) 19:30, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Oops! My bad, sorry for the creepy image. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:36, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I know I read somewhere that comment by Ali but now I can't remember. Give me 5 minutes to look in my HDD if I find some html page I've downloaded when I had Internet access. If I find nothing then I will remove it. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:34, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
There was this interview where Ali and Adi Roche appeared talking about Chernobyl and stuffs. Can you find it? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:36, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
The only place the interview appears in text on the internet is in the Wikipedia article. Theroadislong (talk) 19:43, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
No, I mean, a link to the video. I have a friend who has Internet. Maybe ha can download the interview so I can see it.
Which article has the interview? Ali's? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:48, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I'll have a look. You added the quote to the Black Wind, White Land article. Theroadislong (talk) 19:52, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Oh, that. Yes, I found the quote while looking at the history of the article. I found a few html pages in my hdd about Ali and Chernobyl, I am taking a look to see if I find something. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 19:58, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
I found this;
The film Black Wind, White Land: Living with Chernobyl became notable in Ireland and other countries while also drawing increasing attention to the media-shy Hewson. It exasperated her being called “Mrs. Bono,” accused of only being used on the project because of her husband’'s fame. When in watching the film, it's clear that Hewson is the perfect narrator. Her compassion and knowledge of the disaster and its aftermath is a true force and a voice all her own.
The name is ALISON HEWSON - THE WOMAN WHO MADE BONO by Lisa Waugh - 05/10/2011
How can we add that to the article. Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:12, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
This would be the reference you need... (without ref tags here)

Waugh, Lisa (2013 [last update]). "Alison Hewson – The Woman Who Made Bono | Rock World Magazine". rockworldmagazine.com. Retrieved 2 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link) Cheers Theroadislong (talk) 20:19, 2 October 2013 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, friend! :) Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 20:30, 2 October 2013 (UTC)

Optical Express

Hi,

Thanks for recent amendments to Optical Express talk page. I just wanted to bring to your attention that the comments have been replaced. Would it be possible for you to continue to monitor? I just also wanted to bring to your attention that COI editors have been editing the page directly once again which stands against the agreement made. I've made the point about some content within the article previously but it wasn't addressed by any independent editor. I would appreciate if you could also look at this. Thanks --Hardlygone (talk) 09:02, 3 October 2013 (UTC)

PINK de Thierry article notes in ENGLISH

Cher Theroadislong, As far as I was informed (by Rushton2010) notes or references in en.wiki could stay in their original language. The Wiki translation machine allows to translate the texts reasonably. If there is a binding rule of Wiki that Notes in en.wiki articles have to be in English I will translate the texts. Hope to hear from you. Donald.louw 17:16, 3 October 2013 (UTC)

OK I had never heard of that! I'll revert. Theroadislong (talk) 17:41, 3 October 2013 (UTC)
I have reverted my edit, though I have to say the article is already very difficult to read, having foreign language notes doesn't help the reader much. Theroadislong (talk) 17:45, 3 October 2013 (UTC)

Artsy Fartsy

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I honestly did not see do not edit until after I blanked my comments. Sorry. Gibco65 (talk) 02:26, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Deletion of Orbitally Rearranged Monoatomic Elements

Greetings, I saw you had marked the page for "ORMUS" or Orbitally Rearranged Monoatomic Elements for speedy deletion. I ask you to please read the talk page and engage in a discussion with me about the subject prior to deleting this. There are far too many hits in google (721,000) for wikipedia to have no information on the subject. I argue that even if Ormus itself is a hoax, the wikipedia page is certainly not, and the wikipedia community at large should compile their findings and present a clear and rational, and neutral, stance on the subject. Thanks for your consideration. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jugglerseth (talk • contribs) 21:52, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

I've removed the speedy but you will need to add reliable references to the article and possibly rename it the "ORMUS hoax" Good luck. Theroadislong (talk) 21:56, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

DYK

Hi, do you mind if I nominate Tristan Stephenson for DYK? Thanks, Matty.007 15:47, 12 October 2013 (UTC)

I would be delighted! Theroadislong (talk) 15:49, 12 October 2013 (UTC)
Congratulations on getting a barnstar from Jimbo; the nom is at Template:Did you know nominations/Tristan Stephenson. Matty.007 16:03, 12 October 2013 (UTC)

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