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Redirected user page

I redirected your old user page to this user talk page. You can check it out here. I'll leave it up to you whether or not to redirect the old talk page to the new account. Also I'm going to reblock the old account because the name change has been stopped. This shouldn't impact you (as you have this account now). Protonk (talk) 17:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

• Whoops! Looks like I swooped up your comment accidentally there. I hear you. Everything seems to be sorted out. Thanks for being patient and welcome to wikipedia! Protonk (talk) 17:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks alot. I can't believe how responsive you guys are. Zoident (talk) 17:27, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

December 2008

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• FYI you can revert this and place it at the bottom of the page in an external links section or the band infobox. However, it can't be used in the bulk of the article (as a source or "inline"). See the linked "External link" policy for more. Protonk (talk) 20:02, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
• I retyped the info. I only used it in the band infobox, but I deleted it now.
• I want to add some photos, do I need to wait four days to do this?

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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Skier Dude (talk) 08:25, 29 November 2009 (UTC) I took the photo and upload the photo to the article for Aftermath (American Band). I think I added the correct tag. My desire is to make sure that this photo is included in the article. Please let me know if I have done what is necessary to achieve this. Zoident (talk) 10:56, 29 November 2009 (UTC)

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For information on how to contribute to Wikipedia when you have a conflict of interest, please see our frequently asked questions for organizations. Thank you. The Dissident Aggressor 14:36, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for the help. I want to improve the content of the page and at the same time state only facts. I have been careful to do the latter. In terms of citations I felt they were sufficient by citing a book the band was included in, a compilation record by Metal Forces, the various labels and magazines. Do I need to reference and cite specific issues for the magazines? Any help is appreciated.Zoident (talk) 15:51, 5 September 2015 (UTC)Zoident

I think the best thing would be to compile as many WP:RS as possible and list them on the talk page. That may sway the deletion discussion. The Dissident Aggressor 21:22, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

I have added numerous citations today. Specified issue dates and links to websites. I think this should cover it. If you get a chance to check it out please do so.Zoident (talk) 21:50, 5 September 2015 (UTC)Zoident

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Thanks for pointing that out. I corrected the mistake and now it directs to RIP Magazine on the Larry Flynt article.Zoident (talk) 14:08, 6 September 2015 (UTC)Zodent