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:{{nd}} the copyright status for that (along with ] which it was cropped from) has been contested and could be deleted soon, so find something that's free instead. ] (] / ]) 02:39, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
:{{nd}} the copyright status for that (along with ] which it was cropped from) has been contested and could be deleted soon, so find something that's free instead. ] (] / ]) 02:39, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
::Ok, I feel that this image needs to be replaced soon since it is so low quality and grainy and there is most definitely a better alternative out there since Jackson was probably the most famous person for a few years ] (]) 21:02, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
::Ok, I feel that this image needs to be replaced soon since it is so low quality and grainy and there is most definitely a better alternative out there since Jackson was probably the most famous person for a few years ] (]) 21:02, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
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Q1: Should the article mention reports that Michael Jackson was Muslim? (No.)
A1: No. The article should not mention reports that Michael Jackson was Muslim. Jackson had not publicly spoken about his exact religion in a number of years and only spoke about spirituality in general terms. The specific reports of a conversion ceremony for Jackson have been denied by his New York lawyer Londell McMillan. They were also denied by Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens and Dawud Wharnsby who were allegedly present at the ceremony. The Michael Jackson memorial service did not involve any Islamic rites. Without further details from his family or representatives, it will not be included in the article.
Q2: Should the "Jacko" name be mentioned in the lead? (No.)
A2: No. The "Jacko" name should not be mentioned in the lead. Past consensus goes against such inclusion. The name is a derogatory term used primarily by US/UK/Australian tabloids. The slogan is discussed in the relevant section of the article.
Q3: Should the article mention that Jackson reportedly had cancer/blindness/liver disease/AIDS, etc.? (No.)
A3: No.
The article should not mention that Jackson reportedly had cancer, blindness, liver disease, AIDS, etc. Until such claims are confirmed by a Jackson representative it will not go in the article at all. These claims are largely fabricated by tabloids.
Q4: Should the article mention that Jackson reportedly had a secret child called Omer Bhatti? (No.)
A4: No.
This claim was denied by Bhatti and only a DNA test would resolve the matter.
Q5: Isn't Jackson the seventh child of the Jackson family, not the eighth? (No.)
A5: No.
Marlon had a twin, Brandon, who died shortly after birth. This makes Michael the eighth child.
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Lorazepam and midazolam are both classified as benzodiazepines, so while both passages are technically correct they could use a rewrite to avoid confusion. 98.159.215.35 (talk) 19:10, 9 August 2024 (UTC)
Infobox image
The image in the infobox is low quality and grainy. I have found a good alternative to it, taken at (arguably) Michael Jackson’s peak. Shall we use this as the replacement?Wcamp9 (talk) 00:40, 25 August 2024 (UTC)
This looks doubtful as a public domain image. It seems to be a publicity photo and is probably copyrighted.--♦IanMacM♦06:44, 25 August 2024 (UTC)
I did not upload this, so I would not know the real licensing. For now, though, should we make it Jackson’s main image Wcamp9 (talk) 17:44, 25 August 2024 (UTC)
A Tineye search shows this photo appearing on Alamy as a stock image. This means that it is almost certainly copyrighted. The image was uploaded by User:ThingsCanOnlyGetWetter who is now indef blocked, and the claim of public domain always looked dodgy.--♦IanMacM♦17:52, 25 August 2024 (UTC)
Read the licensing for this image, the uncropped version:
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Wcamp9 (talk) 05:27, 28 August 2024 (UTC)
Yes, I saw this, but it was almost certainly given the wrong license at the time of upload. It is very unlikely that a publicity photo of a major pop star would be public domain. At the very least, it would be copyrighted to the photographer who took it. Without a clear indication of no copyright by the photographer, it cannot be used. This looks like an image found in a web search that has been wrongly licensed, and the presence of the image on Alamy confirms this.--♦IanMacM♦06:56, 28 August 2024 (UTC)
Grammar error
There is a dangling modifier in the "Artistry" section of this article - "he later said that as a small child, his mother would wake him whenever Brown appeared on television". This error can easily be fixed - I'd suggest something like "when he was a small child..." 173.95.86.246 (talk) 16:06, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
I changed the main image of Michael Jackson to File:Michael Jackson Dangerous World Tour 1993.jpg. This photo is way better then the previous photo, which is low-quality, grainy and black and white. This photo is high-quality and color, along with showing Jackson during his most popular tour. Wcamp9 (talk) 18:38, 7 September 2024 (UTC)
Since my last post has not really got a response and is also kind of old, I am making a second comment also requesting that we change the image of Michael Jackson to the one on the right. A high-quality, color image taken during Michael Jackson's most popular tour. I feel this would be a good replacement to the grainy photo that is black-and-white and low quality of Jackson.
Ok, I feel that this image needs to be replaced soon since it is so low quality and grainy and there is most definitely a better alternative out there since Jackson was probably the most famous person for a few years Wcamp9 (talk) 21:02, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
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Done You are correct, that's a dangling modifier. Fixed. Popcornfud (talk) 16:26, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
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Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. GSK (talk • edits) 14:45, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
Not done the copyright status for that (along with File:Michael Jackson Dangerous World Tour 1993.jpg which it was cropped from) has been contested and could be deleted soon, so find something that's free instead. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 02:39, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
