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Speedy deletion nomination of Kool DJ Dee

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Hello, and welcome to Misplaced Pages. This is a notice to inform you that a tag has been placed on Kool DJ Dee requesting that it be speedily deleted from Misplaced Pages. This has been done under section A3 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an article with no content whatsoever, or whose contents consist only of external links, a "See also" section, book references, category tags, template tags, interwiki links, images, a rephrasing of the title, a question that should have been asked at the help or reference desks, or an attempt to contact the subject of the article. Please see Misplaced Pages:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.

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Nomination of Kool DJ Dee for deletion

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Bearcat (talk) 12:45, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

September 2023

Hi WayMaQueen! I noticed that you have reverted to restore your preferred version of DJ Kool Herc several times. The impulse to undo an edit you disagree with is understandable, but I wanted to make sure you're aware that the edit warring policy disallows repeated reversions even if they are justifiable.

All editors are expected to discuss content disputes on article talk pages to try to reach consensus. If you are unable to agree at Talk:DJ Kool Herc, please use one of the dispute resolution options to seek input from others. Using this approach instead of reverting can help you avoid getting drawn into an edit war. Thank you. Binksternet (talk) 02:41, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi! All that was added was well sourced information by veteran credible reporter and journalist from a veteran newspaper. I didn’t know that adding citable, credible information was considered a war. I assumed, maybe erroneously, that the purpose of Misplaced Pages was to add credible reliable information because my aim isn’t “war” just because I add to good content that’s already there, never removing another’s content. I’ve had someone add to my content and I received it well because it was the truth and never once thought they are warring. However, if that is what is considered a war, I’m too mature for that one. I used to work with legit editors on legit newspapers a long time ago, and it’s literally not that deep nor is it a competition. It’s news, reporting and facts and everyone is fine with factual additions. My concept of additions is different from the rules here so thanks for letting me know it’s considered a war. Lol! Have a good one. WayMaQueen (talk) 13:18, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

The lead paragraph should tell the reader why the person is famous. Information about how the fame may be diluted should be placed in the article body. Binksternet (talk) 15:02, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

So in other words, the additional information I added would be accepted with citations in the body and not considered war? Previously, I’d added quotes from Herc to the body and it was taken down so at this point, I’m not certain.

Like here is the link to the veteran reporter and veteran paper and there are more, but I’m not here to add good info and then get called a “warrior”.LOL That’s odd to me. But tanks anyway. Take care. WayMaQueen (talk) 17:11, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi WayMaQueen, I went back and looked at your earlier edits to the article and I see where you going but I also see why Binksternet reverted you. The paragraph starting with "DJ Kool Herc is known for telling his story...." was sourced to a YouTube interview with him which is a primary source so not the best source to use (it depends). Stating things like "is known for" requires secondary authoritative sources and none of it belonged in the lead. With that said, I think most of what you added belongs somewhere in the article. A start might be to include his influences in the Early life sub-section which you can use interviews because he is the authority about his own influences. I think the structure should be improved because everything is slapped under Biography and I think a Legacy section is warranted. Just some things to to think about. I don't want you to be discouraged. S0091 (talk) 18:40, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for taking the time out and giving your thoughts and input. I love how you communicate. Respect to you. WayMaQueen (talk) 20:37, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Deletion discussion about National African Immigrant Heritage Month

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While your contributions are appreciated, I wanted to let you know that I've started a discussion about whether an article that you created, National African Immigrant Heritage Month, should be deleted, as I am not sure that it is suitable for inclusion in Misplaced Pages in its current form. Your comments are welcome at Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/National African Immigrant Heritage Month.

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— BillHPike (talk, contribs) 11:22, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

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