User talk:Rustydangerfield

I'm fairly new to wikipedia. Help me understand what "talk page consensus" is.

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In answer to your question, consensus is Wikipedia's fundamental model for decision making. It is not a vote, and no one user's opinion counts for any more than anyone else. The idea is that controversial changes to articles be discussed until a rough agreement is reached on what form the article should take. This is not always easy to achieve, and sometimes you may find yourself on the "losing" end when debate is over, so it is important to remember to remain civil and not resort to personal attacks if things don't go your way. If you need more information, don't hesitate to ask, or click any of the blue-linked words for more. Beeblebrox (talk) 17:33, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- You're awesome. Thanks. I used to be a huge critic of Wikipedia, and I figured I should contribute instead of criticize. Thanks for your help. (Rustydangerfield (talk) 17:38, 12 June 2009 (UTC))[reply]

You're very welcome. Beeblebrox (talk) 17:53, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed deletion of Wayne Glover[edit]

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Wayne Glover, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process because of the following concern:

Fails WP:POLITICIAN. Candidate for office -- primary election still a year away. Gsearch shows only passing mentions for this Wayne Glover.

All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised because, even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. Fabrictramp | talk to me 22:37, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for pointing out these guidelines. I'm fairly new and learning. (Rustydangerfield (talk))

Hi! YOU left a comment on my page about "Foreigner", and a couple of their singles. Thanks, for at the least, making the comments in a friendly tone, compared to the user, "eo" from Boston. In any case, I don't feel that I should have to prove or legitimize any contributions that I make to the site, but again, since YOU asked nicely, here is one, at least: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Foreigner_-_I%27ll_Get_Even_With_You_b-w_Blinded_By_Science_%281979%29_single_A-side_big.jpg . That is the actual picture of the "Foreigner" Maxi-single that I purchased in the U.S. back in 1980. Since, I am in China, at the moment, the picture was taken by my son, and is very small - typical Webcam exposure size. The single came in a plain, black placement (typical of American 12" singles of the period), and had only simple writing on the cover of the song titles and band name, using the typical "Foreigner" logo. Yes, the picture added to the site is an appropriate facsimile. And yes, I added the facsimile to add creedence to the fact that not everyone remembers, or is aware of this single. Similar circumstances apply to the Promo single of "Can't Wait" that I once had in my possession while working as a disc-jockey in Germany. Since I no longer have the single in my possession, and am also unable to find any other information online other then the singles serial number from Atlantic Records then I simply created a facsimile with a similar type photo that was on the original cover. The original bald man was in hand-cuffs, otherwise the same. And, I stated that in the information to the single that it is a fan's facsimile. Whether or not, Wikipedia chooses to use the facsimiles, is not of my concern. I simply added them, and added and corrected some of the information. Wiki is open to submission to anyone who has better knowledge or pictures to post them. Having personal contact with a former, prominent member of the band, I did receive permission to add the photos that I did. He personally thinks all of the "outrage" expressed by "eo" is totally uncalled for, because he sees this site as a good way to promote the band, and keep his and all past and present members names in the minds of the masses. So, as I said to "eo" in a much more polite tone than he ever replied to me, I simply am contributing my knowledge, and if the facts are not desired then we can allow no one, or someone who has no idea to do it continue to run things, as YOU all wish, because the constant repeated inquiries and squabbles over what is correct, and what is not defeats the entire purpose of the internet - to discover more knowledge. By the way, the site was banned for many years in China, because of its lack of neutrality regarding the Chinese. And yet, I am accused of lacking neutrality, for example, by writing that the song, "Long, Long Way From Home" has a mellotron played on it! lol Lastly, in comparison to what I read about other artists, such as, Peter Frampton, I think my English is entirely appropriate. Whoever did the editing for Mr. Frampton's pages was certainly lacking in English abilities, to say the least. Thank YOU, for taking the time to read this! Rick FuturePrimitive666 (talk) 11:33, 22 August 2009 (UTC) P.S. - The most recent "Foreigner" single can be heard online here: http://www.spinner.ca/2009/08/05/foreigner-when-it-comes-to-love-song-premiere/ !!![reply]