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Elvis Costello[edit]

Does Declan Patrick MacManus deserve any mention here and if so why? Martinevans123 (talk) 20:20, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

He has been the subject of the same repeated "controversy" additions, by an apparent succession of anon ip editors, for a number of months now. There is no clear consensus that this so-called "controversy" is in any way generally notable. Martinevans123 (talk) 13:53, 4 June 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The latest addition provides only one source for only one part of the claim. Martinevans123 (talk) 08:48, 6 June 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And how has this changed in three years? Martinevans123 (talk) 07:41, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please explain why you appear intent on repeatedly removing this piece of information from the page? It is: notable both to local residents and those with an interest in the village (Costello is a noted, world-famous singer, and his influence on a village of a few hundred is well known - if you drove through Caersws a few years ago, you would have noticed the anti-costello signs on the main road towards Carno); well supported; an important part of the history of the village. You appear to have some personal vendetta against this piece of information being published, for whatever reason. That is no reason for it to be removed from Caersws' wikipedia page. 19:01, 18 September 2015 (UTC)

I've moved this discussion from my Talk Page to here, as this is the best place to discuss content for this article. Please don't tell me what I would or would not have noticed "if I had driven through Caersws a few years ago". And this is not a "personal vendetta" of any kind. I simply think the information is entirely non-notable with regard to this article. But let's see what other editors think - if they agree with you, then it is possible that the information could be added. Meanwhile, it might repay you to familiarise yourself with the relevant Wikipedia policy - WP:NOTABILITY. If it really is "an important part of the history of the village" you should be able to find several good sources instead of one rather poor one from an 11-year old Rough Guide and one non-existent one. Thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 18:38, 18 September 2015 (UTC) p.s. try to remember to sign using four tildes, thanks, so others can see who you are.[reply]

Can't seem to find the article that the Powys County Times reference referred to - and when I searched the publisher's website for any reference to 'Elvis Costello' I got a 'None found' response: [1] But then again, I'm the first to admit that I am not the most technically competent person! JezGrove (talk) 19:20, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Did the same, with the same result. And nothing for the defunct activity centre. Xanthomelanoussprog (talk) 19:36, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop re-adding this material. It's largely unsourced, the only sourced part is outdated, and it's clearly and directly contrary to policy at WP:BLP. Ghmyrtle (talk) 13:03, 7 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

There is no point in re-adding information which is unsourced - the source given does not mention Costello - and clearly defamatory. Googling for further information produces nothing. Please stop trying to use this article to publicise your own personal opinions. Ghmyrtle (talk) 10:49, 18 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

We've had to suffer this nonsense for nearly five years now. Martinevans123 (talk) 11:08, 18 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

... and another four years further on.... Annoying. Ghmyrtle (talk) 17:25, 21 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The latest IP geolocates to Berlin. Martinevans123 (talk) 17:56, 21 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

.... and on it goes. Do you think WP:PROTECTION is justified, given this has gone on for at least ~~nine~~ twelve years, with no sign of it stopping? Ghmyrtle (talk) 15:37, 22 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, absolutely. Now kind applied User:MelanieN. Martinevans123 (talk) 18:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC) .... and from Berlin of all places! I've got a good mind to start claiming that the Flying Lesbians used to holiday in Aberystwyth every year![reply]

The latest contribution is from an IP geolocating to Cardiff University. Martinevans123 (talk) 14:13, 5 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tourist Information?[edit]

I was born and raised in Caersws. I wonder if it the editors would be amenable to adding a bit more to the page about tourism, but for information's sake and to encourage more visitors. The locals would welcome them gladly. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.100.44.33 (talk) 00:14, 25 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If it's reliably sourced and neutral information, yes. If it's promotional material, no - see WP:SOAP. Ghmyrtle (talk) 13:06, 7 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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>> It has been argued that the site may retain a Roman-era dedication to Zeus <<

That argument must be one of the most unpersuasive ever -- given that the Romans called Zeus "Iuppiter" (sounds nothing like sŵs) -- and the reference given appears to boil down to the surmise of just one local resident! -- Picapica (talk) 00:47, 16 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]