Paul Erik

Yeah, that sentence about harmonic layering and thickened melodies definitely needed to go, so I killed it. Somehow I missed that in the process of deleting "This [indie pop] classification is vague and thus perhaps it is necessary to rethink the influences and styles which have led to Ohbijou's unique sound" and "It has been mentioned that Casey draws musical inspiration from Canadian singer/songwriter Julie Doiron, and this is evident in the tonal quality of Mecija's dreamy folk lullaby vocals"... Bearcat (talk) 05:27, 1 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Daniel Case (talk) 18:59, 1 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Paul
Re this edit – I was of course thinking to follow the MOS, thanks for the heads-up. You'd think that I would have looked for the giant discussion on the talk page. Good thing that I only took a note to fix all articles linked from Template:Of Montreal instead of doing it right away. :)
I just undid the only other case where I know to have violated that guideline.
Thanks & Cheers, Amalthea^Talk 19:25, 4 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

You're welcome. I know that what you were doing seemed like a straightforward thing, the most uncontroversial of edits! Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:40, 5 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

  Thanks for the vandal revert. DoubleBlue (Talk) 21:22, 4 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

You are very welcome. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:36, 5 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

I noticed that the Kevin Page page was deleted by you. his IMDB entry: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0656241/

don't know how you missed it.

--144.136.148.19 (talk) 03:36, 5 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for alerting me to that. The page I deleted said nothing about him being an actor (it said he "loves to eat chicken and ribs"), so I didn't even bother to check IMDB. Kevin Page is an actor who has had minor roles in Friday Night Lights and Seinfeld. Someone could start the article again (there's no point in undeleting the other version; it's brief and did not assert notability), but I would recommend finding some newspaper or magazine articles to use as sources, since IMDB is not enough on its own. Best wishes, Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:35, 5 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

I'm confused by your recent move of the Len article to Len (band). If there isn't a primary "Len" topic, why should the article be at a disambiguator? Dismas|^(talk) 00:45, 6 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Oh! Sorry for the confusion. You are right: the article should not be at the disambiguator. I was going to fix all the incoming links to Len, and then move LEN (a disambiguation page) to Len. Perhaps I should have started with that. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 00:48, 6 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Okay, all cleaned up now, with the disambiguation page now located at Len. Let me know if you have any concerns about this. Perhaps I might have listed this at WP:RM to begin with. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 02:30, 6 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

I don't have a problem with it the way it is now. I just didn't understand the move to a disambig'd page name when no other instance of "Len" seemed to exist. It's all fine. Dismas|^(talk) 02:58, 6 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Cirt. Would you be willing to undelete this article? It received no discussion at all in the AfD, and, as you can see from this search, this person has received likely enough coverage in The Jerusalem Post to meet the general notability guideline. (Of course, it would have been nice if I had brought this to the AfD, but alas I was too slow.) Thanks. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 04:43, 7 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

  Done. I also reverted myself at the AfD closure as well. You can feel free to comment there now. Cirt (talk) 04:47, 7 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Sorry for the mistag, I tried to understand the article and read about how it had to be made on Jupiter and thought it had to be nonsense. Changed the tag to nocontext, which I should have tagged from at the start, since the article doesn't explain at all what said item is, leaving one to wonder what the original editor had been talking about, or at least I was confused.--Terrillja (talk) 22:43, 7 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Ha! Yes, no worries. Apparently it's a technology from the fictional universe of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 22:45, 7 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thank you much for supporting me in my recent RfA which closed successfully this afternoon. Most kindly, Lazulilasher (talk) 23:23, 12 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Congrats! I was delighted to support. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:39, 13 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Paul. I noticed you had once protected the article on Metro Station from IP vandalism back in September. Since the protection was lifted, the IP vandalism has picked up again on a daily basis. Could you please protect the main article once again? Thanks. Caden S (talk) 18:25, 13 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Yes, done. Semi-protected for one month. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 18:52, 13 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thank you Paul! Caden S (talk) 18:54, 13 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Crap. The vandals are back. Caden S (talk) 22:07, 16 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Cirt. I'm concerned about the process here with this deletion, and would like to know your perspective on this. User:Shii added new sources to the article on 16 October 2008, and then commented at the AfD. The AfD was closed as "delete" the same day, and Shii took it to Deletion Review. User:Stifle then immediately closed the Deletion Review and relisted the debate. Within three hours you then closed the deletion discussion again as "delete". I'm concerned because this gives at least the appearance that a Deletion Review was circumvented. A Deletion Review is supposed to last five days, but here it looks as if it effectively lasted just a few hours. As I said, this is my own view of what happened, and it could be that there's something here I'm missing. Thanks in advance, Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 04:54, 17 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Restored. Feel free to comment at the AfD. Cirt (talk) 12:22, 17 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Great; thanks. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:20, 17 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

The Lines You Amend is a terrible article, but I have no idea what should be done with it. Would you take a moment and delete all the crap, delete the whole article, or do whatever you can to improve it? Thanks -M.Nelson (talk) 18:57, 19 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Sure, I'll take a look at that sometime in the next day or so. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 19:37, 19 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Done! What do you think? Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 00:08, 25 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Great work; above and beyond what I expected. Thanks -M.Nelson (talk) 17:26, 26 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Here, it would have saved you a lot of time to click "edit" on one of the old revisions in a diff, in a place like this, and then selected "save page". That would have reverted to the last decent revision. You go to the diff you want to revert to, click the "edit" link above it, and select "save page". It will result in the page being reverted to that revision -- IRP �� 19:28, 19 October 2008 (UTC), modified 19:30, 19 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks, yes, that's what I would usually have done—what I was trying to do here, though, was to keep Lightmouse's good edits in place while removing the vandalism. It didn't quite work out. In retrospect, it would indeed have been much simpler to revert to an old version, and then manually repeat Lightmouse's edit. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 19:36, 19 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Want to take this to DRV since you found those sources and nobody noticed? Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP)} 17:48, 21 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

I'd like to wait to see what Matt says. He might be willing just to relist it himself. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:56, 21 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for letting me know and for the work. Great improvement, I think, though that notability is still fairly limited, IMO. But I'm going to swing the other way. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 22:04, 23 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

It's a pleasure. Thanks for your comment! Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 22:05, 23 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

With regards to this editor: 24.190.145.211 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log) I reported him, you warned him and deleted the report, but then you deleted your warning. Why'd you delete the warning? - Shaheenjim (talk) 23:18, 23 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Another admin already warned the user just before I did (see this edit) so I left that one there and removed my duplicate one. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 23:21, 23 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hey, about your input on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dashboard prophets -- I just wanted to say that I enjoy what you are bringing to the discussion. Thank you for making that a fun exchange! Ecoleetage (talk) 23:15, 25 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

What a delightful message to find on my talk page. Thank you, Ecoleetage! Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 04:37, 26 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Per the DRV I've userfied the article (all revisions since recreation in April 2007, to User:Paul Erik/Bobby Creekwater (leaving a trail of devastation in your userspace). Feel free to improve it and then move it to article space. According to the DRV, any remaining doubts should then be addressed at WP:AFD. I've added a DRV link on the talk page, so be sure to move it as well.--Tikiwont (talk) 15:48, 28 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks, Tikiwont. (Don't worry about the devastating trail.) I'll give the article some attention. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 15:52, 28 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Maureen is lesbian. Jonathon Larson, from the veeeeery first draft of the rock opera, intended for her to be lesbian. She went from heterosexual, with Mark Cohen, to homosexual with Joanne Jefferson. Maureen is too dramatic of a person to change from hetero to homosexual. It's simply too subtle for her taste. In Anthony Rapps novel Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and The Musical RENT he stated many times that she was lesbian. In a song that was from a early workshop and later cut from the show Mark and Maureen are fighting. He thinks she's just going through a phase but she keeps telling him she is lesbian. So no, she is not bisexual. Sorry I do not have any links.

--ThankYouJonathon (talk) 01:20, 30 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for your comment. May I ask, are you able to specify a page of Rapp's memoir? The references I've seen refer to Maureen as bisexual ...We can continue the discussion at Talk:Rent (musical)#Maureen: Lesbian or bisexual. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 02:54, 30 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

An article that you have been involved in editing, Community Living Ontario, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Community Living Ontario (2nd nomination). Thank you. Eastmain (talk) 17:56, 30 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Paul - thanks for your note. I'm still not sold on the notability of Community Living Ontario, but mine is just one opinion. However - what supporters of the article haven't done a good job of is to beef up the article with things like specific activities of CLO - not "advocacy" in general, but real impact that CLO has driven. At the time that I'm writing this, there is one (1) specific program listed; I am not counting "involved in political advocacy" because it's too general. PKT 17:48, 1 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks very much for taking another look. I agree with you that the article needs some beefing up. :) Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 18:01, 1 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Very nice of you! Thank you, DoubleBlue! Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 20:39, 1 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hey there!

I just saw you removed a part of the article on the Arkells page, which is understandable since there was no proof I had written permission from the label. How can I prove it? Can I post a screenshot of the e-mail?

Thanks for your help!

Hugo —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.122.90.197 (talk) 18:23, 2 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi Hugo. The label people would have to say on the label's own website that they allow the text to be copied freely under a license such as GFDL. Right now it says the text is "copyright" so it definitely cannot be used. As for their email to you, they might not realize that it is not possible for permission to be granted for something to be used only on Wikipedia. Because Wikipedia is a free content encyclopedia, anyone may copy articles from it and distribute it, even for profit. (I should also point out that some of the text was in violation of our neutral point of view policy.) Thanks, Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 00:59, 3 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thank you for edit to new article "Lisa Masson" and I appreciate any rescue effort. Could you explain why Dragon person undid recent edits? Seemed to improve appearance and add info (?)Webwinnow (talk) 20:01, 3 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Responded at your talk page. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 21:24, 3 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi, I and my fellow editors are facing a deadlock on a issue of removing/toning down a section on 'allegation of cruelty' as subsection under 'criticism' section in Operation Blue Star article, concerns include WP:NPOV, the summary of dispute can be found at [1], please let us know your views/opinion at the talk page of the article so that 'alleged' bias may be looked into and a consensual solution may be found. Thanks LegalEagle (talk) 07:40, 9 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for asking for my opinion. At this point it looks as if you have plenty of outside views coming in. I'll keep away from the discussion, also since it is not in my usual editing sphere. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 22:28, 9 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Just letting you know, this user's being hit with an autoblock resulting from your block on Fbr trash (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). Still looking at details, myself. – Luna Santin (talk) 01:11, 12 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Ah, thanks for letting me know. It appears that another admin has taken care of it. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 01:56, 12 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

I work with Dion Rambo, thank you for response today, Weds.

I am still unsure as to how to retrieve my wording. Please please advise me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fan of talent (talk • contribs) 03:24, 13 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Replied at your talk page. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 14:45, 13 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Opps, how embarrassing, thanks for the heads up. – Jerry^teps 00:42, 14 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hey, no problem. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 00:58, 14 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for supporting my successful Rfa! Hope to work with you more in the future!--Aervanath lives in the Orphanage 20:09, 15 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Congrats! Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 20:10, 15 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Alright, thanks for informing me. I just have a quick question about articles like this, if you have time. At the time when I tagged this article there was no article for the album it was in, but there was one for the artist. So, would this apply to the CSD for being a sub-page of a non-existent page? Thanks. TheXenocide (talk) 02:18, 16 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Sure, glad to respond. No, CSD A9 says that if the artist's page exists then we cannot speedy an article about any type of recording by that artist. (Actually, in this particular case, the album article did exist, but the editor had messed up the link to it, making it appear as if it was a red link.) Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:00, 16 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Ah, alright, thank you for the help. TheXenocide (talk) 23:20, 16 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hey, it is great to see you again in an AfD debate. Like I've stated before, I always love a lively exchange of intelligent ideas and cogent opinions (and, yeah, I know -- who let me into the discussion?). I just wanted to drop word that it's always a pleasure to be part of the audience to your input. I hope all is well with you. Ecoleetage (talk) 21:11, 18 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Ecoleetage! It's always a pleasure to see you in an AfD discussion as well; I do expect a lively exchange of cogency when you are there. :) Thanks for the WikiPeace. I send good wishes back to you. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 01:56, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Hi there. On a related note, given the rather extensive discussion at the The Reverb Syndicate AfD, I wanted to suggest moving your recommendation to the front of your comment so its more visible. Cheerio. ChildofMidnight (talk) 21:42, 18 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Ah, but I actually do it that way to make my "keep" or "delete" recommendation less visible. It's my own quirkly little way of saying, "AfD is a discussion not a vote; don't just count up 'keeps' and 'deletes'!" (That's one story. The other one is that I stole it from Bearcat.) :) Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 02:02, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

My apologies, but I didn't touch the tag...not sure how it got moved. All I did was add something to the article, but I didn't touch any tags...at least not knowingly...

Chris —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cbmanning19 (talk • contribs) 05:53, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Okay, no worries. You accidentally removed it during this edit. Best wishes to you, and I hope you continue to contribute here. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 05:56, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for all the help, I do plan on sticking around Cbmanning19 (talk) 06:01, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

If you have a chance and the inclination, could you stop by concept album and drop some suggestions on the talk page? The article is an unholy mess and I don't even know where to start. Thanks in advance! —Hello, Control ^{Hello, Tony} 21:41, 20 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for asking me. I'll try to take a look sometime in the next few days. Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 22:21, 20 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

clearly you've never seen this band.