User talk:Cullen328/Archive 11
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Questions and answers
Extensive questions and answers about the Jimi Hendrix mugshot
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OK, GabeMc, on December 9, 1969, the Globe and Mail reported: "He agreed with Mr. O'Driscoll that Hendrix was conspicuous, wearing a headband and obviously mod clothing. Mr. Wilson said he found no spoons, pipes, cigarette papers or hypodermic needles in Hendrix's luggage." Over 42 years later, on May 12, 2012, The Torontoist, a media partner of the Globe and Mail, reported: "In cross examination, however, O’Driscoll began casting doubt about the ownership of the narcotics. First, Wilson agreed with the defence lawyer that Hendrix had been a conspicuous sight at the airport, drawing attention to himself with his loud clothing. Then, Wilson admitted that the flight bag contained none of the paraphernalia usually associated with drug use—spoons, cigarette papers, or pipes. And Matheson confirmed that the police at the airport had found no needle marks on the musician’s arms." Wilson and Matheson were Canadian government employees and prosecution witnesses. The May 31, 1969 coverage in the Rolling Stone was written by two very prestigious rock journalists in the early days of their careers, Ritchie Yorke and Ben Fong-Torres. Yorke was based in Toronto at the time, and Fong-Torres in San Francisco. Both were known to be close to the Hendrix camp, and Yorke published a lengthy interview with Hendrix the following year. I believe that their story can be seen at least partially as an expression of the views of Hendrix and his team in the immediate aftermath of the arrest. This is shown by phrases such as "According to sources at the scene" and "There is talk that the defense – logically – will claim Hendrix to be the victim of a plant", and access to witnesses to the arrest like limo driver Louis Goldblatt whose comments led to a summary of the developing defense strategy, describing drug gifts to the stars, "This is most often done as a token of love, but sometimes for spite. And if somebody was out to 'get' Hendrix by laying a surprise stash on him – in his suitcase, more precisely, then phoning ahead to tip off the Mounties – there was plenty of time that this might have been accomplished, from the time he left off the suitcase at Detroit to when it arrived back in his hands at Toronto.". This May comment clearly anticipates and predicts the December defense strategy, and also anticipates and perhaps underpins the theorizing in many reliable sources over the years about where those drugs came from, including the possibility that someone may have planted them deliberately to weaken or damage Hendrix. Now, we come to the speculative statement that has been so controversial in this discussion: "The populace of Toronto are a very conservative lot, and tend to look with suspicion upon anybody who looks and dresses a little different from themselves. Hendrix looks a lot different. Make an example of this freaky, frizzy-haired psychedelic spade (if you go by this reasoning) and maybe you can scare the freaks out of Yorkeville.". This is a comment that didn't really stand up six months later in its full implications, but it was a comment that presaged the broader point that his attire would be an issue at his trial. I readily admit that this comment does not report specifically on the details of his attire at the airport. But I believe that it originated from statements made to one or both of the reporters by people in the Hendrix camp that Hendrix had been flamboyant in behavior and dress at the airport, and that this would be an element of his defense. It was, and that defense strategy was successful. Hendrix was acquitted. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:08, 29 January 2014 (UTC)
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Your comment at ANI just now
Maybe you meant to put it in the subsection above?— alf laylah wa laylah (talk) 04:03, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
- You are correct, Alf.laylah.wa.laylah and I just cut and pasted it to the right section. Sorry, and thank you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:10, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
- No problem. It's such a trainwreck at this point I'm amazed anyone can keep it straight. Cheers! — alf laylah wa laylah (talk) 04:13, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
Sources
Hey Jim,
I'm new at Wikipedia and are trying to edit my first edit. The thing i don't understand is how to add secondary or tertiary sources? For example in my edit i summarize my introduction but how can i "add" this i don't understand how! (I do understand what the different sources is just not how to save them in Wikipedia) How does this function? I cant get rid of "This article relies on references to primary sources. Please add references to secondary or tertiary sources."
Thanks a lot,
Babbelbabbel :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Babbelbabbel (talk • contribs) 17:55, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
- Hello Babbelbabbel. Please read Referencing for beginners, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. Another good idea is to examine the Wikicode of an article with well-formatted references. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 18:08, 30 January 2014 (UTC)
Please comment on Talk:Katy Perry
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Milk for you, and thanks
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User:Khabboos
It appears that Khabboos has no desire to continue the discussion or answer any questions previously asked, but would rather raise a question on what to do with my edits (they went against his non NPOV and were not supporting his view either) that have broken no rules. Could you please comment on my request to have this user blocked/banned from editing as it is the only solutuion? AcidSnow (talk) 21:20, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
- I share your concern about this editor, AcidSnow, and will watch the conversation at ANI. I am not prepared to support a block/ban at this time but will see how things develop. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:28, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
- Ok, but this user does not appear to want to discuss anything as he continues to stall and ignore it. AcidSnow (talk) 21:39, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
Directions please Jim
Hello Jim,
I am new to editing on Wikipedia and have a special interest in scientific research on dogs. I have built up a collection of recent advances that should be made available in Wikipedia as many of the current "facts" and citations are superceded. The Dog page is protected for obvious reasons. It has also become unwieldy and could do with restructuring and the moving of information to new article pages. Could you advise me if there is a team or group that is collaborating on editing entries for the domestic dog article, and how I might contact them, please?
Regards,
William of Aragon (talk) 21:39, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello William of Aragon. I see that you've already left a note at Talk:Dog, which is a good place to start. If you don't get a response soon, you can leave talk page messages with editors who work on Dog frequently. Review the article's history to find those editors. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 23:07, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
Many thanks, Jim! PS: The street sign for your Cullen Ct is written in uncial font, often associated with the Irish. The legendary Irish hero Cú Chulainn - pronounced Koo-Cullen in English, lends the name. Regards, 122.49.179.221 (talk) 02:55, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thank you. "Cullen" is a name of great importance in my family, so I appreciate the information. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:42, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
articles for creation
Hi Jim,
Thanks for answering my question about articles for creation.
I would like to see a page created about someone I know who is still alive. I don't think it is ethical to write it myself. Will the page you directed me to (articles for creation) give me an opportunity to suggest the page?
Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jessica0Peace (talk • contribs) 03:49, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Please feel free to tell me more about the specifics of the situation, Jessica0Peace, and I will do my best to give you advice tailored to your situation. Articles for Creation is a process that allows a draft article to be reviewed by more experienced editors, and users with a conflict of interest are allowed to submit drafts. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:00, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- We also have WP:Requested articles, but that's less proactive. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:06, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
A Tesla Roadster for you!
A Tesla Roadster for you! | |
Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia! Gg53000 (talk) 01:55, 2 February 2014 (UTC) |
- Thank you, Gg53000. I look forward to driving my virtual electric car at top speed. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:08, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
Tabs on the user page
Hi Jim. I came here via Teahouse where I saw you have a particular interest in articles for deletion and in improving mediocre articles. My principle is that when I see an article that needs to be re-written I first announce the project on the relevant discussion page and then develop my version on my user page for people to comment upon before any question arises of replacing the existing article. I have now reached tab 7 on my user page (it's not so many!), and the format is sending the row of tabs beyond the margin. I have fumbled with editing my user page, but I can't see how to set up a new row of tabs. Can you advise? Thanks for your attention. Ridiculus mus (talk) 07:22, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello, Ridiculus mus. Let me offer a few thoughts: First of all, it is far better to edit an existing article to improve it rather than "replacing" it. I am not sure what method you are using to replace, but we want to be sure to preserve the edit history. So, prune away the bad material, explaining whi in your edit summaries, and add new, well-referenced content.
- As for the tabs, I have never seen anyone use that technique before. However, your user page is really not intended for developing article content. Instead, it is for saying a little (or a lot) about you as an editor. Instead, sandbox pages are used for that, and you can have as many of them as you want. You already have one sandbox page set up. You can create others by just adding a slash "/" after the sandbox URL, followed by a description. You will get a message saying that the page doesn't yet exist but inviting you to create it. Click, start editing, save, and use those pages as you see fit to improve the encyclopedia. So it could be Sandbox/Lincoln and Sandbox/Washington and Sandbox/Kennedy if you are developing content for U.S. presidents. I hope this helps. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 07:38, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thanks for getting back to me. Before I read your response I had resolved the issue myself by creating sub-pages. I see what you mean about the sandbox (I thought it was for experimenting with formats), but I have been using tabs on my user page for a few years already and they seemed to suit the purpose. Now it seems I might end up in breach of WP:UP#COPIES. I guess I should move what is on my tabs in the user page to sandbox tabs. As for replacing (in the sense of moving/ merging), I have never myself done it yet and it has only occurred once. What I do is develop on the relevant discussion page arguments as to why an article needs to be re-written, and propose my re-write (which occurs on my user page). To take the most recent example, the article The Missionary Position is riddled with errors. Editing will involve deleting all but one of the existing sections and replacing them wholesale. Thanks for your helpful comments and suggestions. Ridiculus mus (talk) 09:52, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- It seems clear to me that you have read the book carefully and are fully prepared to edit the article. My recommendation is to begin removing the overt inaccuracies, recasting each sentence to more accurately reflect the book's content. Personally, I see no need to remove a section unless it is a hoax. For example, if there was a section on her relationship with Margaret Thatcher and the book never mentions Thatcher even once, then of course remove that. But if it discusses Haiti but the synopsis is inaccurate, remove the errors and better summarize what Hitchens argues.
- Thanks for getting back to me. Before I read your response I had resolved the issue myself by creating sub-pages. I see what you mean about the sandbox (I thought it was for experimenting with formats), but I have been using tabs on my user page for a few years already and they seemed to suit the purpose. Now it seems I might end up in breach of WP:UP#COPIES. I guess I should move what is on my tabs in the user page to sandbox tabs. As for replacing (in the sense of moving/ merging), I have never myself done it yet and it has only occurred once. What I do is develop on the relevant discussion page arguments as to why an article needs to be re-written, and propose my re-write (which occurs on my user page). To take the most recent example, the article The Missionary Position is riddled with errors. Editing will involve deleting all but one of the existing sections and replacing them wholesale. Thanks for your helpful comments and suggestions. Ridiculus mus (talk) 09:52, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- On a broader point, this seems not to be neither a book nor an article getting a lot of attention right now. Accordingly, I do not think it necessary to post such a lengthy and detailed critique on the talk page. Instead, I would leave a much shorter message declaring your intent to improve, with a brief summary of identified problems. Then jump into the article and improve the darned thing. Silence is consent. If you get push back from other editors, engage with them on the talk page. Otherwise, forge ahead boldly. Good luck. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:40, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
Quotes of a book
Hi! I added quotes to book references in Draft:Doryrhamphus excisus, but do you think it's excessive because they all reference the same page? Thanks, --Bananasoldier (talk) 19:04, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello Bananasoldier. I consolidated your citations into a single reference using the refname function. I think that quoting so extensively from a single page may possibly be considered a copyright violation. I recommend limiting quotes in a reference to cases where it is truly necessary to substantiate the claim. Over-quoting a single source is not necessary, in my view. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:27, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Sounds good, and thanks for that! Bananasoldier (talk) 23:57, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
Thanks for your help at the edit-a-thon :)
Thanks, Jim, for your help with the Anna Banana article today. I'm really happy to have met you at the Wikipedia Art And Feminism Meetup in San Francisco. :) Msannakoval (talk) 02:38, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- It was truly a pleasure in several ways, Msannakoval. It is always great to meet Wikipedians face to face. Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, anytime, when you think I might possibly be of assistance. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:06, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Meeting other Wikipedians in person does make a difference, and so does editing together! I felt the same sort of camaraderie with the other editors at the meetup today as I used to feel with other food pantry volunteers, and the same sense of accomplishment -- like we were doing good together. :) Your offer to ask questions whenever means more than you know. It's not easy to edit Wikipedia! Having a familiar, friendly, nearby helping hand is a huge comfort. I'll be in touch again to be sure! :) Msannakoval (talk) 05:22, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- I participated in a cooperative volunteer food distribution program in Vallejo in the late 1990s called "SHARES", so I know what you mean. Unfortunately, that program is no longer around. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:41, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Well, thankfully Wikipedia still is! :) Msannakoval (talk) 05:43, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
- Let's ensure that it thrives for decades and centuries to come, Msannakoval. I believe that it will. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:00, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
- Well, thankfully Wikipedia still is! :) Msannakoval (talk) 05:43, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
- I participated in a cooperative volunteer food distribution program in Vallejo in the late 1990s called "SHARES", so I know what you mean. Unfortunately, that program is no longer around. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:41, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
- Meeting other Wikipedians in person does make a difference, and so does editing together! I felt the same sort of camaraderie with the other editors at the meetup today as I used to feel with other food pantry volunteers, and the same sense of accomplishment -- like we were doing good together. :) Your offer to ask questions whenever means more than you know. It's not easy to edit Wikipedia! Having a familiar, friendly, nearby helping hand is a huge comfort. I'll be in touch again to be sure! :) Msannakoval (talk) 05:22, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
Please see
User:Smallbones/Questions on FTC rules - Smallbones(smalltalk) 13:13, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
- and perhaps you might also want to read [my comments on the relevant talk page [1] DGG ( talk ) 18:15, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
Howdy!
Are you around in Emails? Miss Bono [hello, hello!] 23:42, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
- Howdy to you too, Miss Bono. It is wonderful to see you back on Wikipedia. Unfortunately, I was working and driving when you emailed me. I will respond now. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:51, 7 February 2014 (UTC)
Interest in contributing to California related articles
Hello! I saw your named on Wikiproject United States and that you have an interest in California. I'm new to Wikipedia editing and would like to contribute to this area as well. Do you have any suggestions for articles that need work? Or what tasks a newcomer could take on in this area? I lived and traveled throughout northern California for the most part, so that's the geographic area I'm most comfortable with/have interest in. But I'm of course willing to help out however I can with the project. Looking forward to hearing from you, Thanks! ArielEBarry (talk) 03:50, 7 February 2014 (UTC)
- Welcome to Wikipedia, ArielEBarry. My suggestion is to browse as many articles as possible about California topics that interest you, and take note of any shortcomings in the articles, and then set out to improve those articles. One way to find articles needing work is by using the categories at the bottom of well-written articles you find. For example, Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was an important figure in early California history. I happen to live in southern Napa County, in the area where he lived and worked, which was southern Napa and Sonoma counties, and western Solano county. At the very bottom of that article are 13 categories, most of which are California specific. Clicking on those categories will lead you to many more related articles, and you may find it interesting and useful to improve some of them. If you tell me a bit more specifically what sort of things interest you, or where you have knowledge, then I may be able to give you more specific recommendations. Please feel freeto ask me questions at any time. And thank you for joining in the effort to improve this encyclopedia. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:08, 7 February 2014 (UTC)
Please comment on Talk:Robert Spitzer (political scientist)
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Need your comment about this AFD
Remember me? From Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Territorial disputes of India and Nepal? I need your comment on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hinduism and Judaism (2nd nomination), I may agree with the AFD, if we think about 2 days(or 30 hours) older diff. But now, the article has been wholly changed. Thanks. Bladesmulti (talk) 03:07, 8 February 2014 (UTC)
Justin Bieber RfC
If you have time and the desire to re-engage in the debate over legal issues and polls at the Justin Bieber article ....pls comment at Talk:Justin Bieber#RfC: Behaviour and legal issues Thank you for your time. -- Moxy (talk) 04:09, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
Thank You for Teahouse Comments
Jim,
Thank you so much for responding to my question about industry sources for my ceiling tiles article. You input was very helpful!
Robin (my real name) Onehorsetown61 (talk) 05:13, 12 February 2014 (UTC)
- You are welcome, Robin. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:54, 12 February 2014 (UTC)
Anita Kelsey
Hi Jim,
Sorry, couldn't find the discussion on whether to delete the Anita Kelsey - Cat Behaviourist page. I thought the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association member page was independent?
That's my two pence worth.
Cheers,
David. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Buickmaria (talk • contribs) 10:20, 12 February 2014 (UTC)
The Ultimate Unification Theory - the unification of Science & Spirituality / Mysticism
Hi Jim, I forgot to include the link to the original paper at the Tea House. Here it is http://www.bpramana.org/metascience/UUT.pdf
Thanks B. Pramana111.220.235.196 (talk) 07:46, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
Mea culpa (extended)
Again, I want to apologize for being aggressive. I am truly sorry, and I sincerely hope that we can be Wikibuddies. I am not trying to explain away my actions, but I thought that you should know why I reacted the way I did. To make a long story as short as possible, I made this account 4 years ago so that I could edit the Hendrix bio, which was in a sad state at that time. I first practiced editing on several articles for a couple of years because I wanted the Hendrix article to be worthy of the topic.
About 18 months ago I started editing the Hendrix bio in earnest, and in that time there have been many sock trolls and vandals who tried to run me off the page or waste my time to slow my progress. I persevered, and copyedited the massive article with little or no help from anyone. Just about every FAC I've participated in was filled with all kinds of drama, which at times made me want to quit the project. Believe it or not, all I want to do is edit; I don't like theses disputes and conflicts as much as it might seem; I could live without the stress. So, I thought that if I waited until the Hendrix bio was as tight as I could make it that I might have a chance to avoid the drama that is sometimes FAC. My efforts paid-off, and the FAC went swimmingly well with no opposition; that is until the image issue came-up. Then it was full-on drama-fest, with Doc suggesting that the article might not get to FAC with the image, but removing the image was not an option. So in essence, my dream of a drama-free Hendrix FAC was completely ripped apart by what I viewed as two people who didn't care at all about my 2,000+ edits to the article as long as that one image was kept. I probably took it too personally when you started criticizing my sourcing of the incident and casting doubt about my general knowledge of the subject. To those points I want to add that a) I didn't add the mugshot source, it was there when I started. I should have swapped it out, but I knew the incident was a big can of worms that I didn't think should be gone into in the summary article, so I left it as is was. b) I used a wrong word two during the FFD, which I sometimes do (E.g., dropped when I should have said acquitted), and which seemed to make you doubt my general knowledge and/or basic intelligence, which insulted me. I took it the wrong way, and overreacted, but my heart was always in the right place. All I ever wanted was to write the best article on Jimi Hendrix that I could, and I still say that I've done exactly that! Cheers! GabeMc (talk|contribs) 16:47, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
- GabeMc, first of all, I consider our disagreement resolved and all is well between us. I never intended comments I made about a specific factual point (charges dropped vs. a jury trial) to be construed as a general criticism of your knowledge of Hendrix's life. I am a guy who loved his music as a teenager when he was alive and performing, and loves it still all these many years later. But I have never studied the details of his life until now, though I knew the general outlines. For me, there was something about seeing that mugshot that fascinated me and motivated me to delve into that story. I grew up in Detroit and the police harassment of the MC5 in particular and hard rock counterculture in general was a formative experience for me. I need to return to work now but I want you to know that I do appreciate your comments, and we will collaborate going forward. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:59, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
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Question
Simple, really. Why aren't you an admin yet? --NeilN talk to me 15:53, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
- I am honored that you have asked, NeilN, and have responded by email. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 00:48, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
Thank
I appreciate your thanking me for my edit on 2011 Tucson shooting. Thank you.
P.S. I am also a fan of Nikola Tesla.--Solomonfromfinland (talk) 09:08, 16 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello, Solomonfromfinland. Thank you for thanking me for thanking you. Are you familiar with Alphonse and Gaston? I am sure that I will figure out the Tesla reference in the middle of the night. Thanks. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 09:13, 16 February 2014 (UTC)
Release of Images as free
Hi Jim, You had responded to questions I had asked in the Teahouse and saw your "Let's Discuss" signature so here I am to discuss. Actually I have another question regarding the release of images for free use. I have communicated with the artist I'm writing a page for and she agreed to give me some images of herself and her work. So I've been browsing the Wikipedia pages for information on securing a release from her. I would suspected that there would be a release form that would be signed by her or something online requiring a digital signature. Could you fill me in on what is required?
Thanks, Murray Mursimon (talk) 17:22, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello, Mursimon. Be sure your artist friend fully understands the implications of releasing a photo of one of her paintings under a Creative Commons license. In brief, anyone, anywhere will be able to use that image for any reason including commercial purposes, without permission. Attribution is required, though. The license must be issued by the artist and the photographer, who has a derivative copyright. So the easiest is if she takes the photo herself, and sets up a Wikimedia Commons account, identifying herself as the artist, and uploads herself. If you take a portrait photo of her, then you are the copyright holder of that photo, and can upload it to Wikimedia Commons yourself. The upload tools at Commons will explain everything, but all the forms need to be filled out properly. It is possible to do this with physical paperwork, but that is complicated and slow. Do it online if at all possible. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:48, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
Request for arbitration
I have requested a case for arbitration in which I mention you. Giano 21:05, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
- Giano, I appreciate that you referred to my comment as civil. Thank you. I have no more general comments on this matter, but will try my best to answer any specific question directed my way. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 22:59, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
Richard Pezzullo reinstatement
Last August, you (or someone else, it was unclear, but your name was on the talk page) deleted a page for a New Jersey politician named Richard Pezzullo, a page which I had a hand in creating. It has come to my attention in recent days that Richard is again seeking office in New Jersey, this time as a United States Senator, and has gained quite a bit of traction including press mentions and radio interviews. I'm not sure how you or I would go about restoring his page to Wikipedia (if that's the appropriate course of action),along with updated information and sources on his latest campaign. Any help or guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated, and thank you for your time and effort in making Wikipedia a better place. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Neoquestmoo (talk • contribs) 23:12, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
- Per WP:POLITICIAN all variations of his name should redirect to United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2014, and that is where all candidates can be described neutrally. If he wins a Senate seat or other high office, a separate biography would then be appropriate. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 23:35, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
Thank you for the clarification. Neoquestmoo —Preceding undated comment added 23:40, 17 February 2014 (UTC)
- By the way, Neoquestmoo, I did not delete the article myself although I recommend deleting it. The deletion was carried out by an administrator called anetode. I am not an administrator, so don't have the power either to delete or to reinstate articles. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:21, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
Toronto article
So, what do you think of the Conspiracy theory section? GabeMc (talk|contribs) 00:39, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thanks for the question, GabeMc. I am not big on promoting conspiracy theories per se, but rather support covering what highly reliable sources actually conclude about these matters. The more controversial the assertion, the better quality sourcing I expect. I have my doubts about the reliability of Alex Constantine as a source. I will give my preliminary talk page hunch here, as opposed to a highly informed opinion. I believe that U.S. intelligence, through programs like COINTELPRO and Operation CHAOS and several others, sought to disrupt radical groups, antiwar groups, black groups like the Panthers, feminist groups and so on. They fomented rivalries and paranoia and factionalism and divisiveness that led, for example, to many factional deaths in the black movement. I think that campaign was directed also toward the counterculture, especially those figures including rock performers, considered dangerous for various reasons. I think the evidence regarding John Lennon is the strongest, though many other celebrities suffered to a greater or lesser extent. The John Sinclair Freedom Rally, which I attended, is a Michigan example of the type of John Lennon/Yoko Ono activities that drew FBI wrath. In Michigan, where I lived at the time, radical countercultural activities came under very heavy attack. So, I would not rule out the possibility that Hendrix was caught up in that. Even though he wasn't overtly political, his persona was so "subversive" in the cultural sense, that I would not be surprised if he was a target in some way. But I think that far better sourcing is needed to claim that the Toronto bust was a part of that kind of coordinated political campaign, as opposed to just a generalized hostility by "the establishment" against the counterculture. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:11, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
- I agree about Constantine, which is why I only included the quote from the intelligence memo, a mention of Hendrix's FBI file, and the claim of Hendrix getting listed as "subversive". Maybe we can find some more reliable sourcing for this; I'll keep looking. GabeMc (talk|contribs) 15:46, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
- What do you make of this? Do you think it speaks to harassment, recklessness, or was Jimi messing with them? GabeMc (talk|contribs) 01:22, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
- I really have no idea based on solid evidence, GabeMc, and I am sure that you have a deeper understanding of Hendrix's personality than I do. So please consider my opinion only a hunch: I think that Hendrix may have deliberately provoked a clearly unjustified arrest, in order to throw the prosecutors, the RCMP and the customs agents off their balance at the beginning of the trial. "Bold" was a word he liked, after all. But I could be wrong. I would never try to add any of this to article space. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:34, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
- No, of course not, but I think you might be on to something. Its hard to understand how such an intelligent person could make such an error. GabeMc (talk|contribs) 17:28, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
- I really have no idea based on solid evidence, GabeMc, and I am sure that you have a deeper understanding of Hendrix's personality than I do. So please consider my opinion only a hunch: I think that Hendrix may have deliberately provoked a clearly unjustified arrest, in order to throw the prosecutors, the RCMP and the customs agents off their balance at the beginning of the trial. "Bold" was a word he liked, after all. But I could be wrong. I would never try to add any of this to article space. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:34, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
Double account
Can I unify the two accounts I created yesterday by error to the registered one with my user name? Or fully delete the question at teahouse that appeared unregistered? I prefer not to have my IP number public. Can you direct me to instructions? Thank you very much! Geometricjewels (talk) 07:23, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
- Hello, Geometricjewels. Simply stop using the mistaken name. You can ask an administrator to remove the IP address. See WP:REVDEL for instructions. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:05, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
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