Talk:Simon Collins

message: :::"Is an RfC required for each bit of content removed?" No.  Just talk about it and discuss.  And leave personalities and talking about editors out of it.  As Fuhg already stated below.  STOP talking about editors, talk about edits.  Talking about edits is what improves the encyclopedia.  Talking about editors does not.
:::Vuzor, be sure you know and understand this: Any past (or near-present) behavior of mine you bring up, anything that is a quotation from something I said previously, anything that is about me as an editor or in any other form, I will NOT respond to.  It will be ignored as it has nothing to do with editing this article.  Fuhg has already asked that you not engage in such, he's asked that edits and content be discussed - nothing else.  I see no reason why anything else needs to be talked about other than content and edits, obviously Fuhg feels the same way.  -- Winkelvi ● ✉ ✓  01:31, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: We have tried that in the past. It ends up becoming two editors disagreeing entirely about the MOS and what type of content is appropriate. Any edit by me, as proven already, is reverted promptly by you and no conclusion can be reached. Clearly, we very much disagree and, as was the case in our discussion about unverifiable content, outside mediation was absolutely required to reach any form of civil agreement. This happens very often -- as frequently as article revisions occur on regularly-maintained articles. As mentioned, an unnecessary, unwarranted edit war notice has been posted on my talk page for a revision that, as a courtesy for you, included all of the quotations from each article reference. Vuzor (talk) 01:36, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

text: Agreed that an echo chamber of two people (who've disagreed a lot) probably requires outside input. I will try to look at the diffs you posted above, as at least a third voice but I hope some others will also. I have an article at FAC right now, and another that I absolutely must work on because it's got some real problems and will be going to DYK soon and I must fix it (and I've not been able to be online consistently the last few days which is going to continue for a while).--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 02:29, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Is an RfC required?

message: "Collins enjoys astronomy and has an interest in social issues. These themes have found their way into his music. "He was born in London but moved to Vancouver when he was eight with his sister, Gemini-winning actress Joely, and mother Andrea, his father's first wife. It was there that Collins developed a passion for astronomy and social issues – themes that dominate his website, lyrics and liner notes for Time For Truth."[29]"
This quoted section from the article is not "trivia about a hobby" but an explanation about how things he enjoyed in his early life have affected the themes that are now found in his music.
" These themes have found their way into his music."
The following quote and cited inline citation give referral to the source.
Cheers!     WordSeventeen (talk) 16:34, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Gee Winkelvi your responses to matters are somewhat predictable. Why don't you comment on the reason that was listed here for why the cited and referenced information is relevant to Collin's music rather than try to stir up drama as is your usual modus operandi.
I note than rather than come to the talk page, you were more interested in edit warring than coming here to comment on the issue at hand. That is clearly evidenced by your comment on the talk page which was. "The content doesn't belong in the early life section" then drama drama drama, edit war edit war edit war, blah, blah, blah...
Please stick to commenting on the content and not your apparent hatred toward the editor.
Cheers!     WordSeventeen (talk) 17:16, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: I have stated above why the passages about his love for astronomy affected the themes in his music. The source, url, and reference are right in the article as it stands today. I am going to gather some other views from other editors on this matter. As for your "last call remark" We are not on a timetable, and there is no reason to make any implied threats. I will be setting up an RFC regarding this matter shortly. I am seeking a consensus on the matter in form of a RFC.    Cheers!     WordSeventeen (talk) 01:56, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
thread_title: Not trivia but how astronomy affected themes in Collin's Music

message: *Support, with modifications. Interests that impact, and show up in, his music are obviously relevant. However, need to lose the unattributed quotation in the body text (and possibly also add that he developed these interests after his move to Vancouver). As to where the information belongs in the article, right now this seems to be in the appropriate place per the citation, as there is currently no section analyzing his music/lyrics/style, personal interests, etc. If a section of that nature were added (or even a Personal Life section), it could be placed there. Softlavender (talk) 07:01, 25 April 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Support rewrite of content per  (see just below) and include in Early life section. -- WV ● ✉ ✓  14:08, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
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