I'm sorry but I just can't accept it. My input was minimal, whereas you have slogged day in day out for months. I am in turn awarding this star to you. Wwwhatsup (talk) 16:55, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
You must accept the barnstar! You deserve it for all the great jobs you did (and you are doing) on that article and on all other articles related to The Clash and the underground music scene too. And, for sorting out images and (great) videos, reverting vandalism, and many other jobs you are doing on Wikipedia. Anyway, I checked out the last 500 edits on that article and I gave the barnstar to the most active wikipedians/contributors (check this out). Sometimes, the simple action to revert vandalism is better than to write a new "crap" section. Consider this barnstar as a cumulative award. Thank you so very much Wwwhatsup for the barnstar! Wish you are doing well. Take care and all the best. –pjoef (talk • contribs) 09:23, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I will, grudgingly, and with thanks, accept it for my general efforts over an active period late last, and early this, year. Recently I haven't had the time. Wwwhatsup (talk) 19:57, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
This month was the first in over a year in which no articles were promoted to featured article status. In the period between March 2007 and April 2008, the project produced a whopping 70 Featured Articles. Let's keep adding to those numbers!
Pearl Jam was featured on the Main Page on April 22.
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How do you feel about adding Gerald de Groot's criticism and Hatch's response to the legacy section? I think it would work really well to balance out any NPOV concerns. Let me know. Viriditas (talk) 10:52, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I've been looking at other articles for representing de Groot. First, I'm trying to get my mind around it. On the one hand, de Groot seems to be making borderline fallacious arguments; for example, trying to draw a negative parallel between scholars who call the countercultural shift a "cultural revolution" and the real, murderous cultural revolution of Mao Zedong. From what I've read, de Groot's comparison is almost unbearable and very unfair. But, he makes a really great point about those who mythologize history, and that's something we should definitely include. How would you summarize Hatch's response? Viriditas (talk) 02:50, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Mick Farren
You made me a little ashamed by doing what I ought to have done. I was mainly removing unverifiable categories, but you can't help seeing other stuff that needs done, and I was too lazy to do it. So thanks. --John (talk) 03:06, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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Well it's written right there in the article: Magazine "NME" for May 2008. No need to add a reference to the end if everything is already written inside the article, no? Paluv (talk) 21:46, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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"Oh, we've been called an alternative band before. But we eat meat, so I think we're disqualified: chili dogs, corn dogs, Jimmy Dean Sausage Breakfast."- Kurt Cobain
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Hello- I noticed you uploaded the photo of Patti D'Arbanville from either the PUNKCAST video of the reading of Pamela Des Barres' latest book, or from You Tube. Is it acceptable to do so? Does it not violate our copyright rules, or..? Also, I had read someplace in uploading photos that they shouldn't be done with writing (even the name of the person) across the front, as it would confuse some international Wikipedians.
If you DO know about copyright rules here, I really would like to upload a couple of album covers from an artist who hasn't put out an album since 1974 and who has been out of circulation. I've found perfect small versions to upload but am unsure of the rules regarding this. Can you assist me? --leahtwosaints (talk) 21:14, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That is my own photo, I shot that video. As far as the album covers go, it is possible to argue that they are of historical significance or that their is sufficient graphic notability in the style to render them fair use, but it's very possible they will fall to deletionist zealotry. I suggest justidious use of the Template:Non-free use rationale to justify any upload. Wwwhatsup (talk) 21:29, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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^ this article is still very thread-bare after two years and not much info on his photography. Just thought I'd mention it as you seem to be on first name terms. Jaqian (talk) 14:25, 3 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
It's a good point. He's back in Dublin now so I don't see him much. I've got an idea that he's working on the photos tho. Please feel free to add to the article. Wwwhatsup (talk) 22:42, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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Thanks, there's still a lot of work to do here on reggae articles if someone like Isaacs can have the article he had before. I stopped short of trying to list all his singles - a near-impossible task I would have thought. I couldn't find a half-decent free photo of him anywhere. We might get away with a promo shot from a press kit or similar if one can be found. There are also still lots of big names in reggae who don't have articles here - I've added Soul Syndicate and Ken Parker (musician) today. --Michig (talk) 19:24, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, the Keith Hudson article needed a bit of help too. I haven't found a lot of "classic era" video footage on YouTube, but the videos of people spinning classic rare old 45's are very handy. I keep meaning to have a good go at the Dennis Brown article - I have some good sources but it could end up being a big job. --Michig (talk) 20:27, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for embellishing the article I started with that image, but if you own the copyright, I think it might be better moved to Commons, and therefore available to other projects under the WMF umbrella. If you'd like me to do this, please drop me a line. Cheers. Rodhullandemu21:26, 29 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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John Frusciante and U2 were featured on the Main Page on May 2 and 26.
I redirected it boldly because it was a very short, unreferenced article that didn't assert notability outside of the band that Daryl is a member of. That's pretty common practice for members of a band: redirect unless they have sufficient notability for a standalone article. Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • (Many otters • One bat • One hammer)15:13, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
"The only confusion was, I think we all thought they were women. Kim was obviously a woman, but they all had this shaved-headed, pretty, soft look. And there were lots of lesbian bands at the time, and we always got booked with them, so we just thought the Pixies were another, like maybe they were like angry divorcees or somthing that formed a band.'" - Kristin Hersh
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However I do notice that there are several more such video stills in the File space, can I suggest you forward consent to OTRS as well? Otherwise they might suffer the same fate if someone else sees them. I've made a quick list of the ones I found below for you (there may be more, this was just a quick search) Ronhjones (Talk)21:45, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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Hi Jolie, hope you are well! Yes, I do not like it either, but I do not know the "naming conventions" very well. User:AEMoreira042281 did it [1]. And, when I found that change, I updated all links. I will change them back soon. Thanks for your message. Take care and all the best. –pjoef (talk • contribs) 08:04, 15 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Wwwhatsup, thank you for the heads-up at Talk: Pygmalion back on April 1 regarding the two NYT articles on the 1914 premiere at the Irving Place Theatre. The information you directed us to has made it into the article, at long last. (Yes, the "probably findable" article shows the premiere was indeed delayed, by nine days.)
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