User talk:BozzCollin

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[edit] re 12 Stones Untitled 2007 Album (album)

Thanks for contributing this article, but we can't use it now as the album has not been released. After the album has been released you are invited to re-create the article. Cheers, Herostratus 04:03, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Living on Borrowed Time

Thanks for your contributions to Living on Borrowed Time. I've got a couple issues though.
Firstly, it's the fact that you jumped on this so early. Achieving notability is still usually a process, rarely an event, and Wikipedia is NOT a crystal ball. In summary, creating an article on Puddle of Mudd's new album is too hasty at this point, as an encyclopedia can't rely on someone's picture of an alleged new album poster posted on a fansite. Admins HATE these articles, and will delete it without second thought, as you discovered with 12 Stones Untitled 2007 Album (album). So don't be suprised if you don't find this article later on in the week.
Secondly, cutting-and-pasting text like you did is a copyright violation, and strictly forbidden on Wikipedia. All you have to do is re-write it a bit, like you do with your homework. Take a look at my edit to the article. See how simple it is? I don't know if you're familiar with the infoboxes, wikilinks and such though.
Please don't take this note offensively. I'm just trying to give you some pointers. I understand you're a newcomer, and may not be as experienced as other users. That's why you were given links to guidelines such as The five pillars of Wikipedia, How to edit a page, Tutorial, How to write a great article, and the Manual of Style. Use them dude.
Besides that, I hope you enjoy your stay. Don't be afraid to ask questions, either on an article talk page, or other users talk page. Feel free to ask me a question or two as well.
Cheers dude. -- Reaper X 23:44, 21 April 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Speedy deletion of Division (2008)

A tag has been placed on Division (2008) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a band, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not assert the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for musical topics.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the article (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Sting_au Talk 07:13, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:For The Love of The Game.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:For The Love of The Game.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 22:57, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Only Through the Pain

I have nominated Only Through the Pain, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Only Through the Pain. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells•Otter chirps) 21:00, 17 May 2008 (UTC)