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That's a pretty good reason. :)
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Hi Smanu. I have reviewed your speedy and declined it. You have listed no proper basis and the article does not meet A7. It is not a proper speedy even if it is a hoax. Your options are to prod it or take it to AfD. Reposting speedy deletion tags that have been declined by administrators or other uninvolved, experienced users on direct grounds, is not a proper activity.-- Fuhghettaboutit ( talk) 16:39, 24 January 2009 (UTC) reply

You have it backwards. If it's false, a hoax, or even if its real but non-notable, or because it fails WP:CRYSTAL or on other grounds, prod it or take it to Afd. This is not about whether it should or should not be deleted on its merits but whether it is a valid speedy candidate right now, which it is not. If the prod is removed then at AfD if there is information provided in the deletion debate to verfy it is a hoax, it may even be speedied as vandalism under G3 at that time. But not until you have shown that it is invalid on the merits.-- Fuhghettaboutit ( talk) 15:05, 25 January 2009 (UTC) reply

In fact, I'll prod it for you. If removed, and you later ask me, I'll help you take it to AfD if you need assistance.-- Fuhghettaboutit ( talk) 15:08, 25 January 2009 (UTC) reply

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hi!! i'm italian, and both the charts are official!! because acharts use the official chart of Musica&Dischi.--79.53.251.114 (talk) 16:47, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

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hi,

first, thanks for contributing to some of avril's articles. I reverted your edit last time because "Things I'll Never Say" doesn't have a link/redirect to any other article, thus its rather useless there. the tours are, except her Promotional Tour in 2007, linked/redirected to other articles where you can read something about the topic. so my suggestion would be to redirect "Things I'll Never Say" to an album or some other article that tells the reader something about it.

while you are at it, what about linking the promotional tour to the best damn thing's promo-part?

thanks again, Darth NormaN ( talk) 21:29, 4 May 2009 (UTC) reply

Hi, I noticed you had some issues with your edits being reverted over at Poker Face (Lady Gaga song). You provided a link to your Contributions page, which I clicked and happened to notice you almost never provide an edit summary. This becomes problematic when you want your edits to be taken seriously, other editors sometimes just need an explanation about why you are doing something, a short summary of your edits, an edit summary, if you like. This page may help in explaining it better than I can, this may just be the issue that is detracting from some credibility with your edits. I hope you take this into consideration with your future edits. Cheers. k.i.a.c ( talktome - contribs) 10:11, 20 May 2009 (UTC) reply

Hi there, Smanu. Now to get straight to the point, I'm not exactly sure what you mean with your last edit summary on the Radar article. You say consensus hasn't been reached, but how is consensus supposed to be reached when there's no dispute over a second "Promotional single" info box in the first place? At this point you seem to be the only editor who has a problem with it. Therefore it's up to you to explain on the talk page as to why you disagree with this edit, and why you want it removed, instead of removing it without reason. If an editor has an issue with a particular section of an article, it's up to that editor (typically before removing content) to state WHY he/she has a problem with it. In this case, your edit summary doens't explain why you disagree with the edit. You can't simply remove content from an article when there's no debate on it at all, stating "consensus hasn't been reached", and then not discuss the matter afterward.

Now I'm not about to get into an edit war here, so I'm not going to revert your edit as of yet. I'll give you time to explain on the Radar talk page why you feel a second info box isn't necessary here. I've already started a discussion on it, so you can add your thoughts there. Percxyz ( Call me Percy, it's easier) 15:26, 28 May 2009 (UTC) reply

Yea! Paparzzi is def. a vid. of 09. Have you heard Retro, Dance, Freak -one of my faves. it's kinda like Disco Heaven (which is also great). She came here, but with PCD so I didn't go, has she come to italy? Hey Boys and Girls (Welcome to the Show…) ° 06:31, 9 June 2009 (UTC) reply

Oh..that's a hard question, but I would say Vanity (but that appears on UK itunes rhapsody)... fashion or Fooled Me Again, Honest Eyes. Hey Boys and Girls (Welcome to the Show…) ° 04:54, 10 June 2009 (UTC) reply

The article has been redirected to the Wale (rapper) page for failing notability and third party overage. Sources like MTV and interscope, though confirm release as a single, however that is not enough to merit a separate article. Hence the redirection. however the Chillin single has been kept in the Gaga discography table. I'll wait and see for a few days if third party coverage comes for the single. Else it will be removed. Have a nice day. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:47, 10 June 2009 (UTC) reply

Im not removing it at present. Just want to see if it gets notable third party coverage. A confirmed release doesnot warrant notability to have an article or a row in the singles. Hence I'll just wait to see if we get any third party coverage, otherwise Im sorry it has to be removed. Cheers! --Legolas ^(talk2me) 11:01, 10 June 2009 (UTC) reply

You can see the Rihanna discography FLC discussion. A single called "Let Me" was introduced which failed notability. However in the FL it had to be removed. But don't worry, I'm not removing now. Even I want to keep it and Im keeping my fingers crossed that some notability will come. The song has minimum airplay in US now (Only 5.2 million audience impressions) but I hope it will be another success for Gaga. Don't you think? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 11:17, 10 June 2009 (UTC) reply

I knowww. Its good man! But I have a feeling they wil release LoveGame, then Paparazzi, then Eh, Eh there. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 11:32, 10 June 2009 (UTC) reply

How r u? "Paparazzi" is smashing charts!! --Legolas ^(talk2me) 09:36, 23 June 2009 (UTC) reply

(Outdent)Before any official release the song banged up to the top 3. This week it appeared in New Zealand also at 23. It sure can be another number 1 if it can topple " Boom Boom Pow" (so sick of that song). But which song will release in Italy? "Eh, Eh" or "LoveGame"? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:06, 23 June 2009 (UTC) reply

Ohh is it? Well I believe that LoveGame will be released there after PF goes down a little more. "Eh, Eh" performed moderate in the two countries that it was released (Sweden and Denmark) but LoveGame became a top 5 hit again in Belgium, US, Canada, Aus etc. Hence I believe LoveGame for you guys. Though I suppose Spain and Italy are getting Gaga songs quite late, don't know why. PS Im going to the Sticky & Sweet Tour next week. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:32, 23 June 2009 (UTC) reply

YAa. I missed the first leg of the Sticky & Sweet Tour since I spent that money going to The Fame Ball Tour, but wasnt gonna miss it this time. Do you like the song " Hung Up"? Im developing it for GA here. Feel free to contribute if you like. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:45, 23 June 2009 (UTC) reply

hi, hm i think its the best to give him/her warnings whenever this account vandalizes any article. also if you think that User:Osram123 is the same person you could add a sock puppet template to his userpage. admins will take care of the rest. -- Darth NormaN ^{( talk)} 21:25, 18 June 2009 (UTC) reply

heya, i really dont want to get into an edit war with anybody so i thought i'd just let you know what i am doing. and i know the page looked messy, its a work in progress lol. i came across the article earlier today whilst randomly browsing and i noticed quite a few problems with it. 1) there was tons of info in it that was completely unsourced ie sales and certifications, which i have removed and am looking to find proper sources so that they can be reinstated. 2) i also wanted to separate the singles table because i ive been looking at other FA discographies and it seems to work best separated into sections. 3) i also wanted to remove Austria, Italy and Switzerland from the singles table and replace them with Ireland. as the guidelines suggest that only 10 countries should be included and Austria and Switzerland are very minor markets and the Italian charts arent very reliable. 4) i'm also working on finding sources for the other appearances table because none of it is at the moment, hence has grounds for removal. anyways, rambling now. let me know what you think. i am trying to help. i dont want to annoy anybody :) Mister sparky ( talk) 16:46, 2 July 2009 (UTC) reply

thanks for the feedback :) i didnt know about the making the text invisible bit so thanks, i'll do that in future. with regards to the singles table and other appearances i have made a versio on my sandbox. take a look and let me know what you think Mister sparky ( talk) 17:31, 2 July 2009 (UTC) reply

Hey nice to hear from you. And wonderful news that Paparazzi is the next single there! I have been really busy developing Wikiproject Madonna. If you want, you can join. Also Im developing all the Madonna articles for GA. Thats taking a real toll! And I just celebrated my birthday on the 16th. Yayy ! --Legolas ^(talk2me) 08:30, 17 July 2009 (UTC) reply

Gee thanks a lot Sam. It will be wonderful if you join! --Legolas ^(talk2me) 08:59, 17 July 2009 (UTC) reply

Wonderful! Welcome! And marvellous addition to Ray of Light. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 09:38, 17 July 2009 (UTC) reply

Hey. Please comment here. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 12:05, 28 July 2009 (UTC) reply

How are you? Long time no see!!! Did you see how many MAdonna articles I promoted to GA? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 15:14, 2 October 2009 (UTC) reply

Thanks dude. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 07:12, 6 October 2009 (UTC) reply

Nice to see you online for a change. — Legolas ^(talk2me) 08:29, 9 September 2010 (UTC) reply

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