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[edit] Welcome, Tex

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Regards, +sj+ 17:19, 23 Oct 2004 (UTC)

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[edit] Copyvio

Hi Texaswebscount — I'm afraid that the article you just submitted, Ball High School, appears to be a copyright violation from this page. In general it's best not to copy-and-paste articles from the web, as they are usually copyrighted. Articles at Wikipedia are released under the GNU Free Documentation License (see Project:Copyrights for details), which does not allow us to import copyright material.

I've listed the article at Wikipedia:Copyright problems. Feel free to reply there or at my talk page if I've tagged the page in error. Thanks,

— Asbestos | Talk 10:11, 20 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Actually, even if you were the original author of the article, the school would generally retain the copyrights of the article once you placed it on their site, and thus it isn't "yours" to post elsewhere. In this case, however, I can't see them complaining and I'm sure you could get written permission if you requested it. I'll take down the notice. — Asbestos | Talk 10:20, 20 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Adding various hotels

Since you're making various new pages for hotels and such, please consider putting an appropriate stub template on them, such as {{struct-stub}}. Thank you! --Cyde Weys votetalk 04:27, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

In my view an article that consists simply of an address, qualifies for speedy deletion on the grounds that it is empty. -- RHaworth 04:38, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

Well someone needs to start the article that is what Wikipedia is all about, working stubs into great articles. I am going to work on those pages as time permits. I work for Harrah's so I know all about it. It will take sometime. --Texaswebscout 04:41, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
There is no point in creating stubs as short as these. Wait until you at least have a bit more than address before you create the article. -- RHaworth 04:49, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
I'm inclined to agree with RHaworth here. Please do at least a little bit more work than just finding out the building's address before you start its article. --Cyde Weys votetalk 04:59, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

Instead of going around deleting useful stubs why not look up some more information on these articles. I will work on these I have some information I just have to go to bed soon. Here go to http://www.harrahs.com or type in "harrahs" in your favorite search engine it is amazing how much stuff pops up. --Texaswebscout 05:03, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Template:Casino-stub

You may want to check in with the stub sorting project which controls the stub templates and cateories. Vegaswikian 19:58, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Casino stubs

Any specific reason that you are making stubs for articles that are not stubs? If you think the casino portion of the article needs improvemnt then you use the {{expand}} template to request adds to that section. Vegaswikian 20:11, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

  • No, I don't consider Harrah's as a stub. The definition of a stub includes 'generally means 3 to 10 short sentences' and the Harrah's article is well past the lower end. In doing other work, I have been pulling stubs from other articles. I have seen them in articles that are several thousand bytes long! All short articles are not stubs. Vegaswikian 23:40, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
    • Yea, stub definitions are subjective. Feel free to pull stub tags from articles that are not stubs in your opinion. I don't believe that anyone has ever complained to me for pulling a stub tag. The problem with the stub tags, in my opinion, is that editors keep improving the article and forget that there is a stub tag at the bottom. That's especially true when the edits are done by section and they don't see the tag while editing. Vegaswikian 02:46, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
      • Yes, I would consider O'Sheas Casino a stub. You may also want to read some of the past discussions about this casino since some consider it to be an extension of the Flamingo, see. Getting back to the stub, adding an info box makes many editors happy and they would not consider an article with a few lines of text and an infobox a stub. It would not take much more text to take that article past stub status. Vegaswikian 20:01, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Reverting vandals and spam

I believe the accepted way to do this is to go to the history and select the version that was in place before the problems. Then edit that version, ignore the warnings about the old version, mark as a minor change and in the comments just add something like 'rv change by 111.111.111.111'. You can add why if you want after that like spam or testing or whatever. Enjoy. Vegaswikian 20:05, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Harrah's Entertainment

Take a look at 'other names' and the images you added. I think this looks better since the image is closer to the name. It could also go in front of the name. If you agree, the other sections can be changed to match. Vegaswikian 08:30, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

  • Looks fine. I had tried that, but left the format left in. Did not realize that just floating the image would do exactly what I wanted. Vegaswikian 18:14, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Imperial Palace

There needs to be a disambig page as there is also an Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, which I wanted to write an article on. Mike H. That's hot 23:13, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Monte Carlo Resort and Casino/ attractions

My personal opinion on the attracions heading for casinos is that it works for small articles as a list to fill up space and not look like a stub or a NN article. I wish there was a better way to deal with these items without making it sound like an advert based on the features. Listing a chapel is not significant in Vegas since they all have one for the most part. Any suggetions in how to deal with this would be nice. Maybe a discussion on WP:LV? Vegaswikian 23:37, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] re: Rio edits

Hi. Thanks for your comments.

The reason that clubs where Notable Attractions where because Voodoo Lounge is the tallest club in Vegas, also it is a very popular club. The reason Club Rio was on the list because it is one of the longest running dance clubs in Vegas.

When I originally created the Casino infobox (and yes, twas I), the outline was very specific about what a "notable attraction" would be - check the discussion pages about it; let me know if you need help finding it and I'll track it down for you. A restaurant, bar, nightclub etc is NOT a notable attraction. It should be something that no other facility has, that people flock to the casino for, that the casino promotes as something unique to them.
bad examples: the fishtank at the Mirage. Elvis' costume at the Hard Rock. Reasons? the fishtank itself is nice, but not something that people would flock to see or something listed in promotional material as a unique Mirage feature. The Elvis thing wouldn't be singled out from all the other Hard Rock memorabilia as a notable attraction.
Good examples: NYNY Rollercoaster; Shark Reef; Pirate Battle. Why? If you see that iconic attraction, it makes you say "yeah, that's the so-and-so casino". A picture from the top of the Rio? It could have been taken from the Voodoo lounge, or from one of the top floor suites, or from the rooftop. The average person wouldn't equate one with the other.
The fact that a club is popular, does not make it a notable attraction. The Voodoo Lounge is a wonderful lounge for sure, but the infobox is not a place to list all restaurants, bars, buffets, etc that are at a specific resort. The Carnival World buffet is an exception to the standard infobox listing due to its status as *the* buffet in town, as I wouldn't expect to see all casinos to have their buffets listed in the infobox. Same goes for Club Rio. When you think of attractions, think of things that are promotable, marketable, used to draw people to the resort, perhaps with an upcharge. Free shows, for example, or unique experiences like the NYNY Rollercoaster. All resorts have nightclubs, some with spectacular views. But they're not "Signature or Notable Attractions".

The Orleans is Mardi Gras themed but the Rio also has a lot of aspects of Mardi Gras

Yes, because Carnival is Rio (the city)'s version of Mardis Gras. There's going to be similarities. I still stand by Harrah's and Orleans having a stronger Mardis Gras theme than Rio, especially if you put them side-by-side. (Okay, Harrah's, not so much anymore but it's still there to an extent if you squint a little.) But since Rio's themeing (Rio Rita, their neon sign, marketing materials, etc) all point to Rio-theme over New Orleans-theme, I lean to Carnival being the predominate focus. Beads and float design notwithstanding.

it is not as strong as it once was it still is officially themed as both Mardi Gras and Carnival.

"officially"?

Also the reason the WSOP was moved to the Rio was because Harrah's only bought Binions because is was in deep trouble. The company only kept the property for six months before agreeing to sell it (though they ran it for a time after.)

The reasons Harrah's purchasing Binions aside, it is fair to say that Harrah's moved the WSOP to a larger facility due to poker's increasing popularity and their ability to host a larger tournament away from Binions (over 29000 people played in the 2005 WSOP). Remember, Harrah's hosted the 2004 WSOP at Binions immediately after the purchase. Others in the poker community (if you google) agree with this statement as well. (here's one reference of many that I found just now with a casual search: http://www.pokerteam.com/wsop.html ). Granted, the WSOP is now officially out of Binions, especially with the announcement of the Binions Poker Classic taking its place. My point? Yes, the WSOP was moved to the Rio due to the Harrah's purchase of the WSOP and the ability to market the off-strip property, but it was also due to the size the tournament has grown into.


So in conclusion I am reversing your edits.

Understood, although I do disagree with you for doing a complete rv. But at least now you know where I was coming from, and maybe some of what I had edited will make its way back into the system. In any case, you've been doing a huge job on the VegasWiki project; keep it up. SpikeJones 05:41, 5 March 2006 (UTC)


Thanks for your reply. It's all good. (insert smiley face here) SpikeJones 01:21, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Harrah's Entertainment expansion request

If you read the template, it implies it should be on the talk page along with a discussion of what is needed. Vegaswikian 07:08, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] What's up...

"If you ever in Las Vegas please contact me, I love meeting other Wikipedians."

I live in Vegas... --gio 16:50, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Harrah's Las Vegas see also

It is my understanding that the See also heading should not be used to list items that are already linked it an article. So, should this heading be removed or am I missing something? Vegaswikian 21:08, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] I'm the guy from the Rincon Page

When I visited the casino, I found the service to be subpar and the staff there to be downright hostile and rude to me and my associates, unlike at Pechanga, Morongo or even Harrah's Vegas or your casino (which I do like, BTW). --Tellmenow 01:02, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Templates

Please be careful with the Categories you add. MGM Grand Macau is not listed on the NYSE as far a I know, just the holding company. So the cat should only be on the company article and not in the template. Vegaswikian 18:29, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] MGM Mirage Template

The golf courses made me think of adding the breaks. I think the golf course headers need some other formating to point out they are subs of the city headers. Jagged 05:08, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Flamingo-LasVegas-Front.jpg listed for deletion

An image or media file that you uploaded, Image:Flamingo-LasVegas-Front.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you.

Joe Beaudoin Jr. Think out loud 17:49, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unspecified source for Image:Harrahs-rincon-pooltower.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Harrahs-rincon-pooltower.jpg. I notice the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you have not created this file yourself, then there needs to be a justification explaining why we have the right to use it on Wikipedia (see copyright tagging below). If you did not create the file yourself, then you need to specify where it was found, i.e., in most cases link to the website where it was taken from, and the terms of use for content from that page.

If the file also doesn't have a copyright tag, then one should be added. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the {{GFDL-self}} tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Wikipedia:Fair use, use a tag such as {{fairusein|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair_use. See Wikipedia:Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Sherool (talk) 09:27, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

The image also seems to fail one of Wikipedia's fair use inclution criterea since it seems possible that a free licensed photo of this building can be created to replace this image. --Sherool (talk) 09:27, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
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