User talk:Skittle123

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Happy editing! — Music Maker 5376 16:50, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Curtains (musical)[edit]

First, thanks for your contributions! They are quite welcome. However, Wikipedia can't use text that was written by someone else and "used with permssion". Wikipedia is licensed under the GFDL -- that means that anyone can use anything in Wikipedia for any purpose. Therefore, if Mr. Holmes doesn't want to see his synopsis used for commercial purposes, we can't use it in the encyclopedia. However, if he would like to license it as such, he can contact me on my talk page, and I can explain how it's done. — Music Maker 5376 16:50, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hm. Perhaps you didn't understand. Don't add the synopsis back or you will be blocked from editing. — Music Maker 5376 03:21, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I think we would need some sort of verification of that. I've only worked on licensing things like that for images; I'm not sure how it would work for text. I'll look into it when I have a little more time.

Also, Mr. Holmes should be aware that, with the way Wikipedia works, anyone can come along and alter the synopsis (like I did when I got rid of it). So, basically, anyone can change his words, and, in all likelihood, someone probably will at some point. There's no way for us to guard against that, and doing so sort of runs counteractive to the whole concept behind Wikipedia.

As for the synopsis itself, I agree that it is an improvement over the old one. However, it's a little un-encyclopedic -- basically meaning that it's a little too well-written. It's more promotional than encyclopedic, if that makes sense. If you look at some of the other synopsises on WP -- Drood for example -- you'll see that they're a little more "clinical". They're basically there to convey the plot rather than the mood of the piece.

I would suggest writing an entirely new synopsis. The one that's there is not exactly ideal, but I don't think Mr. Holmes is going to go for the idea that his words will be changed. We can use his as a reference. That way, he'll be protected, and the article will be ultimately better.

If you or Mr. Holmes have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact me. If Mr. Holmes would like to contact me directly, there's an "Email this user" link on the left-hand side of my talk page. You can e-mail me, and when I respond, you'll get my email address. — Music Maker 5376 16:59, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again for writing. I'll have someone (myself or another amateur) write a synopsis that is more cut and dry. I don't think Mr. HOlme's synopsis is so much "promotional" as it is entertaining and I understand the point that you make regarding that. Thanks so much again. Skittle123 (talk) 17:47, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anytime. Also, there's been some debate in the past as to whether the article for Drood should be titled Drood or The Mystery of Edwin Drood (musical). If you or Mr. Holmes has any opinion there it would be well-received. — Music Maker 5376 18:49, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to hit you twice, but, just to let you know, someone here may end up writing a new synopsis. If so, and you or anyone else can improve upon it, feel free. (On a side note, Curtains looks like a really fun show; I'm sorry I'm going to end up missing it....) — Music Maker 5376 18:55, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]