User talk:Rbifan

Welcome[edit]

Hello Rbifan, and welcome to Wikipedia. Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

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Image Tagging Image:EWKenyon.jpg[edit]

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Image Tagging Image:DSCF0874 1.jpg[edit]

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Thanks for uploading Image:DSCF0874 1.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is therefore unclear. If you have not created this media yourself then you need to argue that we have the right to use the media on Wikipedia (see copyright tagging below). If you have not created the media yourself then you should also specify where you found it, i.e., in most cases link to the website where you got it, and the terms of use for content from that page.

If the media also doesn't have a copyright tag then you must also add one. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then you can use {{GFDL}} to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media qualifies as fair use, please read fair use, and then use a tag such as {{Non-free fair use in|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 media, please check that you have specified their source and copyright tagged them, too. 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 any unsourced and untagged images will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Longhair 07:25, 4 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Image Tagging Image:Mike&BernieWinters.jpg[edit]

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Thanks for uploading Image:Mike&BernieWinters.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you have not created this media yourself then there needs to be an argument why we have the right to use the media on Wikipedia (see copyright tagging below). If you have not created the media yourself then it needs to be specified 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 media 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 qualifies as fair use, consider reading fair use, and then use a tag such as {{Non-free fair use in|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 media, consider checking that you have specified their source and copyright tagged them, too. 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 any unsourced and untagged images will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Shyam ^(T/C) 14:17, 22 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Image Tagging Image:Pkrum.jpg[edit]

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Thanks for uploading Image:Pkrum.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you have not created this media yourself then there needs to be an argument why we have the right to use the media on Wikipedia (see copyright tagging below). If you have not created the media yourself then it needs to be specified 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 media 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 qualifies as fair use, consider reading fair use, and then use a tag such as {{Non-free fair use in|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 media, consider checking that you have specified their source and copyright tagged them, too. 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 any unsourced and untagged images will 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 Image legality questions page. Thank you. Shyam ^(T/C) 13:31, 28 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your edit to E. W. Kenyon[edit]

Your recent edit to E. W. Kenyon (diff) was reverted by an automated bot that attempts to recognize and repair vandalism to Wikipedia articles. If the bot reverted a legitimate edit, please accept my humble creator's apologies – if you bring it to the attention of the bot's owner, we may be able to improve its behavior. Click here for frequently asked questions about the bot and this warning. // AntiVandalBot 00:30, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Please refrain from blanking/vandalizing articles. Just because E. W. Kenyon is a "hack" as you posted on the article's talk page (under the username Banemean) does not give you a right to censor the information. Thanks! --Wordbuilder 03:10, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your reply. I apologize for the misunderstanding. That article has strayed some. Hopefully, with a bit of work, it can be brought up to snuff. Keep up the good work! --Wordbuilder 03:49, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Survey Invitation[edit]

Hi there, I am a research student from the National University of Singapore and I wish to invite you to do an online survey about Wikipedia. To compensate you for your time, I am offering a reward of USD$10, either to you or as a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation. For more information, please go to the research home page. Thank you. --WikiInquirer 13:21, 3 March 2007 (UTC)^{talk to me}[reply]

Kenyon Article[edit]

Hi Rbifan,

I noticed that you were one of the main contribs to the article on E. W. Kenyon. I added a pair of sources to the article today, and while I was reading over those sources I was struck at the lack of sources in general for all the info there. Have you read some of his books? What was your original source of knowledge when you started the article? Would you mind stopping by again and citing some of your sources? I'm not doubting the integrity of your writing or info at all, just encouraging higher quality standards for articles. Thanks! Nswinton 16:23, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Seeking community input re standardizing baseball roster pages[edit]

Hi ... I'm leaving you this note because you recently made edits to one of the Major League Baseball roster pages. I've made a proposal for standardizing the format, structure and content of these pages here and would appreciate your input so that we may reach a consensus. Thanks. --Sanfranman59 06:46, 23 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Non-free use disputed for Image:Feat1 267x270 epitafios.jpg[edit]

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Thanks for uploading Image:Feat1 267x270 epitafios.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read carefully the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content and then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 07:38, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe I was incorrect to tag it Fair Use, but I think this image still qualifies under -- Other promotional material: Posters, programs, billboards, ads. For critical commentary. Let me know. Rbifan 17:56, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:QueenMontreal.jpg[edit]

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If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 20:17, 5 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:B000BGH0X8.01. SS500 SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg[edit]

Thanks for uploading Image:B000BGH0X8.01. SS500 SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 05:55, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AfD nomination of Graham Haley[edit]

I have nominated Graham Haley, 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/Graham Haley. 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. RJC ^Talk 20:35, 13 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

San Jose Task Force Invite[edit]

You have been invited to join the San Jose Sharks task force, a task force under WikiProject Ice Hockey. We are dedicated to improving the San Jose Sharks-related articles on Wikipedia. You received this invitation due to your interest in San Jose Sharks and/or your many edits to San Jose Sharks articles. If you would like to join, please visit the task force page, and add your name to the list of active project members.

Thank you. Lego K^ontribs T^alkM 04:28, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please note that this task force is still unofficial, and I would like to have at least five members before asking for approval from WP:HOCKEY.

Wikiproject San Francisco 49ers[edit]

Hello fellow Wikipedian! I just wanted to let you know that WikiProject San Francisco 49ers is looking for participants who are interested in improving the quality of the articles on the San Francisco 49ers! If you want to help, you can add your name to our list of participants, check out our to-do list, and most importantly, improve the articles!

--pbroks13^talk? 23:43, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unreferenced BLPs[edit]

Hello Rbifan! Thank you for your contributions. I am a bot notifying you on behalf of the the unreferenced biographies team that 1 of the articles that you created is currently tagged as an Unreferenced Biography of a Living Person. The biographies of living persons policy requires that all personal or potentially controversial information be sourced. In addition, to ensure verifiability, all biographies should be based on reliable sources. If you were to bring this article up to standards, it would greatly help us with the current 940 article backlog. Once the article is adequately referenced, please remove the {{unreferencedBLP}} tag. Here is the article:

Graham Haley - Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL

Thanks!--DASHBot (talk) 00:42, 19 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lyrics[edit]

Are protected by copyright. Please do not post them again in an article as doing so is considered copyright infringement. --Terrillja _talk 21:13, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So they can print them on their website as fair game, yet we can't do it on Wikipedia! Without the lyrics, there is no article. How do I delete it?

Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously, much more so than many other websites. More info is at WP:COPYRIGHT, but either way, songs have a lot of other info that can be included, such as the reasons behind the song, any music videos or notable performances, etc, as long as they are supported with reliable sources]. For aan example of a well written song article, check out While_My_Guitar_Gently_Weeps--Terrillja _talk 21:25, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent article. Thank you.

Wikipedia Campus Ambassador needed[edit]

Hi! My name is Annie Lin - I'm the Campus Team Coordinator at the Wikimedia Foundation. I'm contacting you because you're listed as a resident of San Francisco, and we're currently looking for a friendly Wikipedian to teach students in a University of San Francisco class how to use/edit Wikipedia. This is a role titled the "Wikipedia Campus Ambassador," and you'll basically be doing in-class presentations about Wikipedia, running Wikipedia labs/workshops, and in general providing face-to-face Wikipedia help for the professor and the students in the class. The time commitment is about 3-5 hours a week (with variations throughout the semester), and for this particular University of San Francisco class, most of the workload will be between March and May.

Please let me know if you're interested!

Thanks. Annie Lin (Campus Team Coordinator, Wikimedia Foundation) (talk) 19:59, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of California Writers Club for deletion[edit]

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article California Writers Club is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/California Writers Club until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Boleyn (talk) 18:18, 1 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom elections are now open![edit]

Hi,
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ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open![edit]

Hello, Rbifan. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

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