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Post by robertlondon on Jan 8, 2008 23:43:38 GMT 1
Fair citizens of Banksy Forumland I need your help!!! I’m a saddo who likes writing Wikipedia pages. Back in October, I put together a Wikipedia page on our favourite shop shutter painter and screenprinter - BEN EINEWhilst I would not dare to call it comprehensive or even well written, it was, at least, a start. The problem with Wikipedia is that from time to time self appointed moderators of knowledge decide what is worthy and what is not. A campaign led by “12 noon” and backed by various Americans and Australians is trying to delete Ben Eine’s page. You can read what they have to say here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ben_Eine (you'll have to cut and paste this link) I would be really grateful if anyone can help save Ben Eine’s presence on wikipedia. What you can do:
1) Register with Wikipedia and get a username
2) Add an entry to the Wikipedia deletion discussion page on Ben Eine here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ben_Eine (again it's a cut and paste)
Start your entry with “keep…” and say why he’s important to street art.
3) Better still add more information to Ben Eine’s Wikipedia page here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_EinePlease help! Cheers robertlondon |
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Post by otomi on Jan 9, 2008 4:23:33 GMT 1
good luck
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Post by pezlow on Jan 9, 2008 9:49:16 GMT 1
Posted something myself. The article probably needs more work though...
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Post by craigf on Jan 9, 2008 9:53:51 GMT 1
I'll log on this evening and add my 2 pennies worth ;D
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Post by Guest on Jan 9, 2008 10:09:00 GMT 1
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Post by manchestermike on Jan 9, 2008 10:32:06 GMT 1
No problem... making changes at the moment
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Post by theycallmestephen on Jan 9, 2008 10:37:16 GMT 1
Doing my bit. Ben Eine is without doubt one of my favourites artists
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Post by robertlondon on Jan 9, 2008 11:40:41 GMT 1
Can I just thank everyone who has helped so far.
One of the problems with Wikipedia is that entries require corroboration from other online sources. If someone does not have that then they quickly become deemed not "notable".
If anyone has Eine links they know of or perhaps even references in books then feel free to add them to his Wikipedia page or leave them in this thread. . .
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Post by saltandiron on Jan 9, 2008 11:54:42 GMT 1
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Post by mjar on Jan 9, 2008 11:58:20 GMT 1
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Post by Andy'77 on Jan 9, 2008 12:04:14 GMT 1
Can anyone remember what Art magazine it was that was free with a paper (Indepentant I think) that had an article about Eine in it? And if so, could you check if the article appeared online.
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Post by robertlondon on Jan 9, 2008 12:05:30 GMT 1
Can I just thank everyone who has helped so far.
One of the problems with Wikipedia is that entries require corroboration from other online sources. If someone does not have that then they quickly become deemed not "notable".
If anyone has Eine links they know of or perhaps even references in books then feel free to add them to his Wikipedia page or leave them in this thread. . .
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Post by stjohn on Jan 9, 2008 12:14:06 GMT 1
The article was in Art World Magazine Oct/Nov 2007, but their website www.artworldmagazine.com does not show it, so unless it is scanned in by someone I dont think it is online. |
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Post by VNA on Jan 9, 2008 12:28:02 GMT 1
No one really mentions Ben's early carreer in London and Kent as one of the UK's most prolific writers. He has been tagging for over 20 years!
Great artist... I hope the Wikipedia page stays. Well done.
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Post by top on Jan 9, 2008 14:29:01 GMT 1
AHH..the power of the forum  ..climate change and an end to war next.. ;D ..if only  |
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Post by Guest on Jan 9, 2008 14:46:34 GMT 1
I'll log on later tonight and do my bit too
We must Save Ben on Wikipedia
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Post by saltandiron on Jan 9, 2008 15:16:38 GMT 1
Does anyone know if he minds having his real name on his Wikipedia entry?
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Post by stjohn on Jan 9, 2008 15:24:48 GMT 1
He was said to be Eine aka ben Flynn in the Art World Magazine article...
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Post by saltandiron on Jan 9, 2008 15:28:29 GMT 1
He was said to be Eine aka ben Flynn in the Art World Magazine article... fair enough, just that some people mind and some don't. |
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Post by mainartery on Jan 9, 2008 15:33:37 GMT 1
Theres an article, page on Eine in 'Creative Review' this month January 2008 edition, this is one of the most important design magazines in Europe for those who dont know. Don't know if this is backed up online though.
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Post by pokerdonp on Jan 9, 2008 18:55:29 GMT 1
had my 2p's worth, come on everybody, lets save him.  |
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Post by Rabbitlegs on Jan 9, 2008 20:22:51 GMT 1
Think I managed to add a line.
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Post by Guest on Jan 9, 2008 20:40:14 GMT 1
Posted something myself. The article probably needs more work though... Saw the reference to "Mash The Tate", which was painted next to Kemistry Gallery. This mural has now been painted over in white by the owner of the building. |
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Post by pezlow on Jan 9, 2008 21:01:11 GMT 1
Posted something myself. The article probably needs more work though... Saw the reference to "Mash The Tate", which was painted next to Kemistry Gallery. This mural has now been painted over in white by the owner of the building. That's a real shame..... |
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Post by mainartery on Jan 9, 2008 23:10:05 GMT 1
Was a really nice piece that:(
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Post by saltandiron on Jan 10, 2008 0:39:11 GMT 1
Does anyone know when it's due to be deleted?
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