User talk:Mick gold

Mick, you seem to have stumbled on a shared AOL IP address previously used by a vandal. To help you, I'll need the IP reported to you on the "Blocked" notice. Sorry about hassle! Owen× ☎ 00:18, 10 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Try now. You should be unblocked, although once in a while you may still run into a blocked AOL IP; be sure to include the address in your email. Thank you for your patience! Owen× ☎ 00:38, 10 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar for you!

		The Barnstar of High Culture
		For your diligent, valiant and patient efforts on Bob Dylan, which saved it from delisting it as an FA! plange 03:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your VandalProof Application

Dear Mick gold,

Thank you for applying for VandalProof! (VP). As you may know, VP is a very powerful program, and in fact the just released 1.3 version has even more power. Because of this we must uphold strict protocols before approving a new applicant. Regretfully, I have chosen to decline your application at this time. The reason for this is that not enough mainspace edits. Please note it is nothing personal by any means, and we certainly welcome you to apply again soon. Thank you for your interest in VandalProof. Computerjoe 's talk 15:04, 14 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

We generally say 250. Computerjoe 's talk 07:15, 15 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

This page will tell you. I'll approve you considering you're only 7 off now :) Computerjoe 's talk 15:15, 15 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to VandalProof!

Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Mick gold! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page. Computerjoe 's talk 15:21, 15 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The Worker's Barnstar

		The Worker's Barnstar
		Hmm, I just remembered I forgot to congratulate and thank you for your extremely valuable work in helping bring the Bob Dylan article to the current featured article standards. Now you've got one barnstar already for this, so I thought I'd give you this one, which "may be awarded to those who work tirelessly and endlessly on the more laborious or repetitive of Wikipedia tasks". Believe me, I know how laborious and repetitive retroactively inserting references can be, especially in an article as long as the Dylan one. You really do deserve this. Extraordinary Machine 00:25, 23 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Tipu Sultan spelling

Hi, I have replied on the your message on Wikiproject Karnataka. Hope this helps. -- Naveen ^(talk) 07:01, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Dylan and 'born again'

I'm bowing out of that fracas for now - just so you know, my point was not coming from a "we must protect christianity" POV - the other editor seems to have a hobby horse in this but if I do, it's absolutely not that one at all. But I think if we avoided the word "conversion" since it is loaded with implications, we might be better off. Also, the back and forth about whether he was Jewish, and bending it around into that his parents were Jewish is absurd too. He was Jewish, he was Christian for a time, he came back to Judaism - by all accounts. Not likely he went through anything formal, but that's what I'd look into if I were so inclined (like his autobiogs). Hard to argue with zealots. Tvoz |talk 16:26, 22 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah - I'm pretty much convinced by your last edit, and I disassociate myself from the rants - my point is moot if there is independent characterization of it as a conversion, which your source seems to be. Haven't looked for this, but do we talk about his return to Judaism? Basically old Bob likes to try different things out, I think, and probably is vastly amused at these arguments, if he's aware. I haven't read Chronicles yet -it's on my list though! Tvoz |talk 21:48, 22 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think the new NYTimes quotes, added by Patsw are pretty good. I replied to your (User:Mick gold) earlier comment on my talk page. --Knulclunk 01:43, 25 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good to me. Sorry for my delay in getting back to you. Real life is keeping me busier than I would like right now! Thanks for all your efforts to source the material and quell editorial controversy on the page. Best Regards, Cleo123 05:28, 26 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

pointer

...just in case you missed this Tvoz |talk 06:15, 28 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dylan, evidence of conversion

Oh, it was nothing. I'm very stubborn, and I never drop out of an argument, so that kept me going during the transcription (If only I had that stamina and commitment in college...).

I was actually on the lookout for the original "Behind the Shades" and "Wanted Man: In search of Bob Dylan". If you aren't in actual possession of the books which you've mentioned, I'll take a look at them and see if there are helpful parts which I can transcribe. --C.Logan 05:58, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Lets hope. I feel like I've found the Holy Grail of Bob Dylan religious conversion argument sources- it includes, essentially, all the things which were missing in previous sources. Hopefully, both sides of the argument will be satisfied with this/these. Thanks for your encouragement and your support in this dispute, and thanks for your contribution of source material. --C.Logan 07:03, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you're available.

It would seem that Bus stop has nominated the article for deletion. It's now listed on the Afd page.

Please, if you haven't yet, take a look at the AFD page. I've tried to counter Bus stop's misrepresentation of the argument (he's said that we are currently using "Flimsy sources", so I went along and copied and pasted the 14 sources currently listed for Bob Dylan's entry so that anyone viewing can clearly determine what is "flimsy"). I somehow doubt that Bus stop even stopped to notice that I've had 2 respected biographies at the top of the ref list for days now, and I just added another one (the text of which I've transcribed here).--C.Logan 08:55, 3 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I understand, as I was simply suggesting that you may want to place a vote. --C.Logan 14:20, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Son of Jack Elliott"

Hi Mick, hope your'e well. I was wondering if you could shed any light on Dylan being billed as "Son of Jack Elliott" in Jack's article. I have never heard of, or seen this, anywhere other than in this article. Someone has linked it to a "source", but what was this - a flyer, poster outside a coffee house, Chapter? I don't know. As I'm sure you know, Dylan's first major N.Y. "Concert" was 12 April 1963 - I have a replica of the poster which reads thus:
HAROLD LEVENTHAL
Presents
BOB DYLAN
AT TOWN HALL
FRI. EVE. APRIL 12th
AT 8:30 PM.
Tickets $3. $2.75. $2.50 On Sale at Box Office.
No mention of Jack.

I would be very grateful for any light you may be able to shed on this matter. Cheers, Lion King 19:25, 14 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mick, thanks very much for your reply, I really appreciate it. That one has been bugging me for ages! The funny thing is, I had No Direction Home years ago, but loaned it out and of course, as per, it was never returned. It's the one where Dylan speaks to Shelton whilst on tour if I'm not mistaken - I'll have to lay my hands on another copy! Once again thanks for your time and trouble and for your prompt response. Best wishes, Lion King 08:20, 15 June 2007 (UTC) P.S. Thanks for the link to the Dylan talk page, I remember agreeing with you now! Lion King[reply]

I fully agree, I've left a note on Jack's talk page to see what transpires. If nothing is forthcoming, I'll remove the claim - does that sound fair? Cheers, Lion King 10:28, 15 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mick, I've amended the Ramblin' Jack Elliott article. I would be greatful if you would please have a look, and if you can improve it, then by all means please do. Cheers! Lion King 14:31, 15 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, good edit! Thanks for your help Mick. Cheers, Lion King 12:45, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Lennon as atheist

I thinke the wording self descibed atheist works ok. Feel free to put it back or expierment with it. I just take exception to Flora's insistence that he believed in god or a higher power......Albion moonlight 08:37, 20 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hammonds Folly

Thanks for making that edit. You did a better job than I would have done. Good Job.

Carolyn Hester's album

Thank you for rescuing me, Mick! I had gone through the whole "Relocation to NY" section, trying to improve the phrasing, as well as I could. I believe I had done an ok job mostly. That bit about Carolyn Hester and John Hammond gave me trouble: a lot of info squeezed into two run-on sentences. I have to admit I struggled, and knew I had left that bit only half fixed. I think you got it just right. Hult041956 17:44, 17 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dylan's fan base

Footnotes; I dig. Should really have taken a closer look, but it seemed like a totally soulless and arbitrary list (lists are a pet peeve of mine on Wikipedia; I try to work on the protest songs page sometimes, but most people just contribute lists of protest songs, which does not an article make), but once the info's there I'm cool with it. however, apologies for ballsing up the references list.Warchef 15:59, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dylan's Art work

No probs Mick, thanks for putting it in the right place! and best wishes Peter morrell 09:17, 25 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Albert Grossman

Hi Mick, tag gone! Really good job, I knew I'd seen some of that before! I'm fine thanks, hope all's well with you. Best wishes, Lion King (talk) 15:44, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]