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Brikkuni

2011-06-03T12:56:17Z

Alexgrech:

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'''Brikkuni''' is a Maltese band.

==See also==

*[[Wirdien - Il-Masgar, Mtarfa, 02/10/2010]]
*[[The Mother Tongue and the Thorn in its Side]]
*[[An Unlikely Folk Ensemble]]
*[http://www.maltainsideout.com/2410/brikkuni-the-band-that-lays-malta-bare/ Brikkuni The Band that lays Malta bare]

==External links==

*[http://www.myspace.com/brikkuni [[Brikkuni]] on MySpace]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/BRIKKUNI/34271372500 [[Brikkuni]] on Facebook]

[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

Brikkuni

2011-06-03T12:41:30Z

Alexgrech:

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'''Brikkuni''' is a Maltese band.

==See also==

*[[Wirdien - Il-Masgar, Mtarfa, 02/10/2010]]
*[[The Mother Tongue and the Thorn in its Side]]
*[[An Unlikely Folk Ensemble]]

==External links==

*[http://www.myspace.com/brikkuni [[Brikkuni]] on MySpace]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/BRIKKUNI/34271372500 [[Brikkuni]] on Facebook]

[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

User:Alexgrech

2011-04-16T07:22:30Z

Alexgrech:

Alex Grech is a strategist and an academic researcher at the University of Hull, UK. His research is on blogging the hyperlocal, focusing on the disruption and renegotiation of hegemony in Malta. He occasionally blogs [http://www.strategyworks.wordpress.com here] and tweets [http://twitter.com/alexgrech here]. He is a partner in [http://www.maltainsideout.com Malta Inside Out].

Static H

2010-10-10T11:46:21Z

Alexgrech:

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Static H is a single released by Maltese alternative rock band [[Syrup]] in 2003. It was recorded and produced by [[David Vella]] at [[Temple Studios]] in Mistra. The track had extensive air play, reaching number one on the A3 FM chart.

== External link ==

[http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20040405/local/debut-single Debut single for Syrup]

Static H

2010-10-10T10:53:53Z

Alexgrech:

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Static H is a single released by Maltese alternative rock band [[Syrup]] in 2003. It was recorded and produced by [[David Vella]] at [[Temple Studios]] in Mistra. The track had extensive air play, reaching number one on the A3 FM chart.

External link

[http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20040405/local/debut-single Debut single for Syrup]

Etnika

2010-09-25T17:29:43Z

Alexgrech:

'''Etnika''' is one of [[Malta]]'s leading modern [[Folk music|folk]] bands founded in 2000. 

The four founder members were composer [[Ruben Żahra]] (son of Trevor Żahra), traditional instrument maker [[Ġużi Gatt]], researcher [[Steve Borġ]] and musician [[Andrew Alamango]]. Their main task was to present a revival of old traditional Maltese instruments, at times, with a fusion with contemporary ones.

In 2000 Etnika released their first album, entitled ''Nafra'' Their second album 'Zifna' was released in 2003 and depicts the sentiment of the island nation with its cross cultural mediterranean influences.

Their efforts were rewarded by the Award of Music Achievement in the 2001 [[Malta Music Awards]], held in [[Ta'Qali]].

==The beginning==

In 1999, researcher Steve Borġ, identified a collection of old [[Culture of Malta|Maltese]] melodies at [[King's College London]]. These melodies had been published by Welshman [[Edward Jones (harpist)f|Edward Jones]], formerly the bard to the [[Prince of Wales]], around [[1807]]. Borġ made the melodies public through Etnika in 2000 at the official launch of an exhibition on traditional Maltese instruments. Jones, born in [[Bala]] [[North Wales]], is attributed to having collected hundreds of Welsh melodies during his walks around the principality.

At the same time composer Ruben Zahra was returning to Malta following years of academic studies at the [[Conservatorio di Musica di Frosinone]], the [[Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia]] in [[Rome]] and the [[Accademia Musicale Chigiana]] in [[Siena]].

Meanwhile folklorist Guzi Gatt was intrigued by an article written well over twenty years before about the demise of the Maltese bagpipe, the ''żaqq''.

In 1977 two British students, J.K. Partridge and Frank Jeal, published their research, entitled 'The Maltese Żaqq', in The [[Galpin Society]] Journal. It remains one of the most scholarly and informative works written in this instrument to date. Other than describing the ''żaqq'' 's musical abilities, the authors also claimed that "The Maltese, with few notable exceptions, show little interest in their own folk culture, and any artificial attempts at revival seem unlikely to succeed. It seems sad that an island that can boast an excellent Scots pipe band, can find no room to preserve, perhaps even develop, its own native bagpipe."

Gatt sought ==The Maltese traditional instruments==

The Etnika project also aimed at resuscitating traditional Maltese instruments that had fallen out of use and presenting these forgotten soundscapes to Maltese society, with an aim to raise national consciousness.

These instruments included the ''flejguta'' (cane [[whistle flute]]), the ''żummara'' (single [[reed pipe]]), the ''tanbur'' ([[frame drum]]), the ''żafżava'' (friction drum) and the ''żaqq'' (Maltese [[bagpipe]]).out Toni Cachia Il-Ħammarun from [[Naxxar]], one of Malta's remaining Maltese bagpipe builders and musicians. Well into his eighties, he had been playing the traditional instrument since the late 1920s. Cachia agreed to help Gatt in his quest of saving the żaqq from extinction.

==The Maltese traditional instruments==

The Etnika project also aimed at resuscitating traditional Maltese instruments that had fallen out of use and presenting these forgotten soundscapes to Maltese society, with an aim to raise national consciousness.

These instruments included the ''flejguta'' (cane [[whistle flute]]), the ''żummara'' (single [[reed pipe]]), the ''tanbur'' ([[frame drum]]), the ''żafżava'' (friction drum) and the ''żaqq'' (Maltese [[bagpipe]]).

All were built from locally sourced materials including cane, ash, string and animal skins.

==2000 Nafra==

Etnik''a gave their first public concert during the [[Evenings on Campus]] festival on 29 August 2000 at the [[Atriju Vassalli]] in the [[University of Malta]], during which the album Nafra was released. The album has eleven instrumental tracks, three of which taken from [[Edward Jones (harpist)|Edward Jones's]] publication of circa 1807. It featured [[Godfrey Mifsud]] on clarinet, Mario Frendo on violin, David Grech on guitar, Tricia Dawn Williams on piano, Jason Fabri on drums, Joe Camilleri l-Bibi on percussion and Ruben Żahra on ''żaqq'' and other traditional instruments. Amongst the most popular tracks were ''Ragħaj'' (Shepherd) and l-''Għanja tal-Mewġ'''' (Waves Song). Malta's eminent folklorist [[Guze Cassar Pullicino]] was amongst those present.

In 2003, a second album, Żifna (Dance), was released at the Bedouin Bar in [[San Giljan]] [[Malta]]. This was a more acoustic album and was produced by [[Andrew Alamango]] and [[Andrej Vujicic]].
==2003 Bumbum show at Fort Saint Elmo, [[Valletta]]==

In July and August 2003, Etnika presented three concerts entitled Bumbum, at [[Fort St. Elmo]] [[Valletta]] under the Etnikafe concept of fusing their music with flamenco. This project also included a total of twenty musicians, including four brass musicians, three traditional musicians and two ''għannejja'' folk singers, namely [[Frans Baldacchino]] ''il-Budaj'' and [[Toni Spiteri]] ''Tal-Ġebel''.

A few months later they collaborated with [[Kneehigh Theatre]] from [[Cornwall]] and a Cypriot theatrical company in a dramatic presentation called [[A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings]]

==2004 Il-Ħolma Ġgantija at [[Valletta]] Bastions==

In 2004 Etnika produced ''Il-Ħolma Ġgantija'' (The Giant Dream)

They have performed extensively throughout Europe, including the [[Montreux Jazz Festival]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==

* [http://www.etnika.com.mt Etnika official website]
* [http://www.allmalta.com/folklore/etnika00.html Allmalta Maltese folk music website]
* [http://www.rootsworld.com/reviews/etnika.shtml Michael Stone interview, Rootsworld 2001].
* [http://www.frootsmag.com/content/issue/list/247-8/, Jon Lusk interview, Folk Roots 2004].

[[Category:Maltese folk music groups]]
[[Category:European musician stubs]]

Etnika

2010-09-25T17:14:02Z

Alexgrech:

Etnika

2010-09-25T17:12:14Z

Alexgrech: Created page with ''''Etnika''' is one of Malta's leading modern folk bands founded in 2000. The four founder members were composer Ruben Żahra (son of Trevor Żahra)…'

Walter Micallef

2010-09-25T17:02:37Z

Alexgrech:

'''Walter Micallef''' (born 24 October 1955) is a leading Maltese singer songwriter, born in the central Maltese town of [[Birkirkara]]. He has composed well over a hundred songs, nearly all in Maltese.

==Childhood==
He spent his childhood in [[Birkirkara]], [[Malta]]'s largest town, at a time when his family home was requisitioned by the state to make way for a public convenience. Like other Maltese boys of the age, he revelled in driving around the island and on visiting the neighbouring islands of [[Gozo]] and [[Comino]]. Three of his earlier songs, all still unreleased, are ''Ġewwa Marsalforn'' (In [[Marsalforn]]), ''Erġajt Sejjer Marsalforn'' (Going back to [[Marsalforn]]) and ''Xagħar Iswed'' (Black Hair).

The first two are both played on the [[reggae]] beat and have only been performed in [[Valletta]] in 2004 and in [[Xewkija]] [[Gozo]] in 2005. The track ''Xagħar Iswed'', written when Micallef was only seventeen, bears witness that the artiste was always romantically inclined and recurring phrases in his lyrics still comment on the beauty he admires in simplicity. A literal translation of a stanza taken from ''Xagħar Iswed'', written in 1972, goes as:

''Black and wavy hair, beautiful lips, mellow smile, it's our love that I seek, I admire her and she knows all this.''

It is thought that these three songs may feature in his forthcoming third album, expected to be released in 2009.

==Musical Influences==
He has cited the Italian [[Giorgio Gaber]], [[Gino Paoli]] and American [[Jim Croce]] and [[James Taylor]] as his major musical influences, although at times he has also played [[Cat Stevens]] songs. Critics, however, believe that Micallef has also the fiery [[Bruce Cockburn]] spirit in him and the [[Lou Reed]] cynicism in his lyrics. ''Lil Malta'' may after all be his equal to Reed's [[Last Great American Whale]].

Micallef has maintained that as a Maltese counterpart he mentions [[Manwel Mifsud]], unfortunately barely known in the musical field. [[Graziana Axisa]] has played as a supporting act in a major [[Marsascala]] concert in 2006. Axisa has also sung Micallef's song ''Għaċ-Ċkejkna'' in the 2005 Għanja Tal-Poplu festival, placing a creditable second.

Artistic works in Maltese are minimal since there is no national strategy to assist or promote performers singing in their mother tongue. European Union funds are hard to acquire considering that Maltese is an official EU language, and not a minority one. Micallef has lamented about this shortcoming many times [http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=20364].

==Musical career==
Micallef has won the major artistic awards that Maltese singing provides. He has won the ''Għanja tal-Poplu'' festival [http://www.ytc.org.mt/mus_en.html], founded by the Youth Travel Circle in 1973, several times. In 1979 he won with ''Ġuvni'' (Young Man), followed with success in 1992 with ''Iż-Żmien'' (Time) and in 1994 with ''In-Nofsinhar'' (The South). He has also won best lyrics in 1994 with ''Le'' (No), in 1999 with ''Sieħbi fil-Cupboard tal-Kċina'' (My friend in the Cupboard), in 2005 with ''Għaċ-Ċkejkna'' (For the Little One) and in 2006 with ''Lil Malta'' (A Song for Malta).

Writing in Malta Today on 23 March 2001, critic Miriam Dunn remarks that "listening to the intelligent usage he makes of the Maltese language in his work, it is difficult to imagine that some years back, Walter made a conscious decision to switch his songwriting from the English language".

Although he had been around since 1973, it was in February 2003 that he released his first album, after a chance meeting with [[Radio Malta]] world music presenter [[Steve Borġ]]. The first album was entitled ''M'Jien Xejn'' (I am Nothing)[http://www.di-ve.com/dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=81422&pid=67]. Already considered as a classic release, it contains fifteen tracks written between 1981 and 2001. ''Awwissu'' (August) remains his most popular track from this album, and has even been used, albeit to his surprise, as an advert for an air-conditioning brand on Maltese television. He has lamented that his lyrics have, at times, had a lukewarm reception by the Maltese public, perhaps due to the islanders' inbred conservative upbringing and years of political polarisation.

With Maltese society opening up to self-appraisal and criticism, he has been embraced by a growing band of devotees who follow him to all his venues. He has given memorable concerts at The Labyrinth in [[Valletta]], The Beachclub in [[Marsascala]], The George in [[Bugibba]] and [[Marsalforn]] Sajf in [[Gozo]].

On the 18 March 2004 he launched his [[Walter Micallef u l-Ħbieb]] band, including [[Etnika]]'s double bassist Oliver DeGabriele, as Malta's representative in the [[UNESCO]] Suisse charity event One World Beat [http://www.oneworldbeat.org/pages/eventDetail.php?eventId=68]. This was followed by four concerts in July 2004 at St. James Cavalier Arts Centre in [[Valletta]], featuring his current sextet.

He has also made appearances on German television stations [[ZDF]] and [[Bayerisches Fernsehen]] and on several regional French stations. He is regularly played on Maltese radio stations and on ethnic Maltese radio programmes in Australia.

Micallef was shortlisted for Best Male Artist in 2004 for the Malta Music Awards, and has continued to win acclaim and awards for his prowess in writing Maltese lyrics complimented by original melodies. He was awarded the [[Julian Manduca]] Cultural Award [http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2006/07/23/tw/TW230706.pdf] in July 2006 at [[Gianpula]] in [[Rabat]] for his proactive environmental songs, aimed at raising social consciousness on these issues.

On the 23rd of March 2007 he released his second album, ''Ħamsin'' [http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=48852](Fifty) in front of a packed house at the Powerhouse Theatre [http://www.di-ve.com/dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=273321&pid=67], [[Valletta Waterfront]] in [[Floriana]]. His modern folk [http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=256392&hilite=walter+micallef] sextet includes [[WOMAD]] performer [[Renzo Spiteri]] on percussion, [[Eric Wadge]] on bass, [[Pawlu Camilleri]] ''l-Bibi'' on harmonica, [[Albert Garzia]][http://www.violinist.com/blog/Darcylewis/20069/5706/] on accordion and piano and [[Jes Psaila]] on acoustic, semi-acoustic and electric guitars. ''Ħamsin'' includes twelve tracks, with thematic content ranging from romantic songs such as ''Wara l-Ħajt'' (Behind the Wall) and ''Min Hi?'' (Who is She?) to pro-environmental songs like ''L-Aħħar Sekondi'' (The Final Seconds) and ''Lil Malta'' (A Song for Malta). The musical arrangements are by [[Renzo Spiteri]]. '''Lil Malta''' is fast becoming Malta's environmental battlecry against building speculation in an erstwhile over-built island state.

On 6 May 2007 the album was on top of the [[D'Amato Music]] Best 20 Malta hit parade. Unlike many Maltese musicians, Walter Micallef does not have his hotel spot as an entertainer. He is after all, a performer and as such the requests he accedes to are those pertaining to his vast repertoire. He prefers to play live and avoids playback. He is also currently rehearsing on performing some of his Maltese songs with a classic quintet featuring guitar, bassoon, flute, clarinet and oboe.

==Songs==
*''Willie'' (1970)
*''Xagħar Iswed'' (1972)
*''Ma tħobbnix''
*''Lil Hilary''
*''Simpatija u Ħniena''
*''Ħmistax''
*''Ġewwa Marsalforn''
*''Inħobbok'' (1974)
*''5 t'Ottubru 1977'' (1977)
*''Ħrafa u Ereżija'' (1978)
*''Ġuvni'' (1979)
*''Ġebla Niexfa''
*''L-istorja ta' Dej''
*''Mqar''
*''Il-party''
*''Inċedi''
*''Inħobbok'' (oħra)
*''Ma Temminnix'' (1980)
*''In-Nofsinhar'' (1981)
*''Lil Dil-Povra Kreatura'' (1982)
*''M'Jien Xejn'' (1988)
*''L-Aħħar Sekondi''
*''Iż-Żmien'' (1993)
*''Le'' (1994)
*''Tihom Widen'' (1995)
*''Awwissu'' (1996)
*''Blues'' (1997)
*''L-F.M.''
*''Dan l-Aħħar'' (1998)
*''Kif Deherli Jien''
*''Gianni'' (1999)
*''Żgħira''
*''Sieħbi fil-Cupboard tal-Kċina''
*''San Blas waqt il-Programm'' (2000)
*''Nemmen''
*''Elfejn u Għoxrin'' (2001)
*''Il-Kejl''
*''Wara l-Ħajt'' (2002)
*''Kelba, qattusa u kanarin''
*''Ħajja tan-Nejk''
*''Ċirku''
*''Il-Fjamma''
*''Ċanfira''
*''Ħażin'' (2004)
*''Tard wisq''
*''Qiegħ il-flixkun''
*''Ħelu u tal-Ġenn'' (2005)
*''Min Hi?''
*''Għaċ-Ċkejkna''
*''Pino''
*'''Il Fuq''
*''Lil Malta'' (2006)
*''Ir-Rebbiegħa'' (2007)
*''Ħielsa''

==References==
* [http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2001/0323/people.html Words with Meaning, Malta Today, 23 March 2001.]
* [http://lifestyle.timesofmalta.com/article.php?id=782 The Chords of Justice, Times of Malta, 18 Jan 2003.]
* [http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2003/02/16/tw/index.html The Third Degree with Walter Micallef, Malta Today, 16 Feb 2003.]
* [http://lifestyle.timesofmalta.com/article.php?id=2462 One World Beat preview, Times of Malta, 13 March 2004.]
* [http://lifestyle.timesofmalta.com/article.php?id=2912 Up Close to Walter Micallef, St. James Cavalier Concerts preview, Times of Malta, 3 July 2004.]
* [http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=20364 Fading Notes, The Malta Independent, 22 August 2005.]
* [http://adriangrima.250free.com/hamsin_kumment_ag.pdf Kull Buffura Riħ, 23 Marzu 2007.]
* [http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=48852 Music Matters, The Malta Independent, 1 April 2007.]
* [http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=49773 Everyday songs, The Malta Independent, 21 April 2007.]

== External links ==
{{wikiquote}}
{{commons}}
* [http://www.waltermicallef.com Official website]
* [http://www.renzospiteri.com/waltmic.html Renzo Spiteri official website]

Walter Micallef

2010-09-25T16:59:58Z

Alexgrech: Created page with ''''Walter Micallef''' (born 24 October 1955) is a leading Maltese singer songwriter, born in the central Maltese town of Birkirkara. He has composed well over a hundred songs…'

Alex Grech

2010-09-24T21:11:27Z

Alexgrech:

Alex Grech is a strategist and an academic researcher at the University of Hull, UK. His ongoing research is on blogging as a disruption of media hegemonies in Malta.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.strategyworks.wordpress.com Blog]
*[http://twitter.com/alexgrech Twitter]
*[http://www.maltainsideout.com Side Project]

Keeping Malta's Music Alive

2010-09-24T12:34:13Z

Alexgrech:

'''Sunday September 19, 2010 (Michael Bugeja - The Sunday Times of Malta)'''

Everybody knows the story of how the classic Maltese song [[Viva Malta]] was written. After all, its composer [[Freddie Portelli]] has fortunately told the tale many a time during his countless performances all over the island. But how many people know that the first international pop hit by a Maltese artist was [[Jon Lukas]]’ [[Can’t Afford to Lose]] in the 1970s, or that the Maltese rock scene started to emerge in the 1960s thanks largely to a British band based in Malta to entertain the British troops stationed here? ‘Not many’ is the probable answer, and the reason for this is that the Maltese modern music scene’s development and growth has never really been properly documented in an easily accessible manner. Up until now, the closest thing to it would be to spend ages at the National Library sifting through decades of newspapers, but that’s hardly what one might call easily accessible now, is it?

There have been efforts throughout the years to find alternatives by some individuals, such as the short-lived [[RockMalta.com]] and [[JJ Formosa]]’s (more) indie-focused [[The Alternative Joint]], both sites having surfaced soon after I had launched my own [[Lib66 Homepage of Maltese Music]] back in 2002. All of these sites however - mine included – were reliant on a ‘personal homepage with free-hosting’ approach and so their growth was relatively slow to the point that they couldn’t (and didn’t) keep up with the evolving technology and the fast-paced development of the local music scene.

Fortunately, around the end of 2005, Dr.[[Toni Sant]], Director of Research in Arts and New Media at the University of Hull and a familiar face in Maltese broadcasting and the arts, launched the first of his [[Mużika Mod Ieħor]] podcasts, a weekly series of short programmes focusing entirely on music by Maltese artistes, extending his attention also to those based abroad or with Maltese family origins. The series is now in its fifth year and growing in popularity. More importantly, all of the podcasts – right up to this week’s 226th edition – are readily available online, providing a historical overview of the Maltese music scene’s development on demand.

Inspired by the positive reception to his podcasts, the efforts of the above-mentioned websites, his own experience as a participant in the Maltese music scene and his expertise in multimedia, Dr. Sant envisaged a structure that could incorporate all of these factors into one comprehensive set-up that could finally provide an easily accessible archive. More than that however, it had to be an online structure that allowed for ongoing development to be continuously documented; rather than being just a source of reference, this website would need to be a living thing.

Roping in a number of people to assist him, Dr. Sant and his team have been working incessantly under the radar to co-ordinate the M3P Project. In case you were wondering, M3P (not MP3) stands for Malta Music Memory Project and it’s going to be officially launched this Saturday with a symposium that will include presentations by the M3P team and various people related to the local music scene, a Networking Workshop to explain how the website works and an evening concert that will also form part of the Notte Bianca schedule featuring bands that aren’t often heard on the local airwaves.

'''www.m3p.com.mt'''

'''Interview with Toni Sant'''

'''What, in a nutshell, is the M3P project?'''

M3P is short for the Malta Music Memory Project. This project revolves around a collaborative multimedia database of Maltese music and associated arts.

'''What was it that inspired you to embark on such a project?'''

There are no proper national sound archives in Malta. There are no seriously organized broadcasting archives either. However there are several impressive, even if small, private collections by enthusiasts who could easily provide for this gap through a system of collaboration that can put together an archive that open and all inclusive. Take a look at Facebook as a closed, exclusive example of this and you'll get a sense of what I'm on about here.

Truth be told, I've also been looking for a way to combine my interest on art and entertainment in Malta with my professional academic activities in the UK. So on a personal level, this project aims to do just that. In the process I believe that we will be creating something that's beneficial and useful for generations to come.

'''When, roughly, did work on this project commence and what were/are the main obstacles you’ve encountered along the way?'''

Work on this project started with my series of Mużika Mod Ieħor podcasts in 2005. However it was only last year that the concept started crystallizing after I wrote a position paper about the project for the Journal of Music, Technology & Education. That paper succeeded in getting us grants in aid of the work for the University of Hull and the Malta Art Council's Malta Arts Fund.

'''This is a project with a beginning but no end. What is its ultimate aim and why is it so important to Malta’s music and culture?'''

The ultimate aim is to have a living collaborative multimedia archive of Maltese music and associated arts that serves as an active document and forum for Malta's amazing arts and entertainment. Ideally the database is not limited to Malta, in the long term, but I'm a firm believer in learning to walk before trying to run.

'''Last but not least, the website is being launched next week with a number of related activities…'''

Yes, it’s going to be officially launched this Saturday with an [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|inaugural symposium]] at [[St.James Cavalier Centre for Creativity]] featuring a number of presentations by various people related to the local music scene and the project itself. This will be followed by a Networking Workshop to explain how the website works to interested parties. The launch will also include an evening concert called [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]] at Hastings Garden that will also be part of the Notte Bianca activities taking place all over Valletta that same evening. I will be divulging more details about the M3P Project in my podcasts at [http://www.tonisant.com ToniSant.com] and during this Friday’s edition of [[ROCKNA]] radio show at 7pm on [[Radio 101]]. Meanwhile, I urge people with an interest in the local music scene to visit the website at '''www.m3p.com.mt'''.

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You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!

2010-09-24T12:32:16Z

Alexgrech:

'''''You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!''''' is a free rock concert organized as part of the official launch of M3P on Saturday 25 September 2010, in the northern section of Hastings Garden in Valletta, Malta. The event is scheduled to start at 8:30pm, during Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal.

The theme for this show was selected by M3P founder Toni Sant to enable types of music and specific rock bands (that rarely receive radio airplay) to reach a broader audience.

The Notte Bianca producers selected newcomers [[Synergy]] and [[The OverOuts]] as warm-up acts at the venue before 8:30pm.

Ahead of this concert, the official M3P inaugural events at St James Cavalier include a [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|Symposium and Networking Events]] starting at 2:00pm; and a live acoustic gig produced by [[Rita Pace]] in the Music Room, featuring guitarists [[Kalcidon "ta' Mustaċċa" Vella]], [[Denise "ta' Kalċ" Vella]], and [[Willie Saliba]], and pianist [[Clifford Borg]], starting at 6:00pm.

==Performing Artists==

* [[R.A.S.]]

* [[Memento Nostri]]

* [[Loathe]]

* [[The Lesser Gods]]

* [[Norm Rejection]]

* [[Forsaken]]

==Support==
This M3P launch event is supported through the Notte Bianca of the Malta Council for Culture & the Arts within the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, the Environment and Culture.

Technical director: Winston Degiorgio.

==See Also==
* [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|M3P Inaugural Symposium]]
* [[Keeping Malta's Music Alive]] - article and interview by Michael Bugeja (The Sunday Times - 19 September 2010)

Alex Grech

2010-09-24T11:45:49Z

Alexgrech:

Alex Grech is a strategist and an academic researcher at the University of Hull, UK. His ongoing research is on blogging as a disruption of media hegemonies in Malta.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.strategyworks.wordpress.com Professional blog]
*[http://twitter.com/alexgrech Personal Twitter Account]
*[http://www.maltainsideout.com Side Project]

M3P:Inaugural Symposium

2010-09-24T09:31:24Z

Alexgrech: /* Theme A: Introduction to the M3P */

'''The Malta Music Memory Project will be launched at the M3P Inaugural Symposium to be held at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta on Saturday 25 September 2010 at 2pm.'''

The event is part of the 2010 Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal.

==Schedule==
===Theme A: Introduction to the M3P===
'''2:00pm''' 
Documenting Live Music Through a Collaborative Multimedia Database
* Toni Sant

'''2:20pm''' 
The M3P Wiki: Getting Started
* Alex Grech

'''2:40pm''' 
One By One: Documenting Malta’s music scene
* Michael Bugeja
Based on his long-term involvement in the local music scene - from being a fan to being in bands to writing about bands, music correspondent and radio DJ Michael Bugeja speaks about his initial efforts to chronicle the local music scene in print and on the internet and the benefits that a structure such as M3P will offer towards documenting the history of music in Malta.

'''3:00pm''' 
Break

===Theme B: Capturing all genres across time===
'''3:20pm''' 
Music Fan Cultures in Malta: A case study of Maltese heavy metal subculture
* Albert Bell
Drawing from the findings of his doctoral dissertation on heavy metal in Malta and his long-standing involvement in the music scene as fan, mediator and musician, Dr Bell examines myriad constructs of heavy metal subculture in Malta including the trajectories and contingencies that immersion in the subculture entails.

'''3:40pm''' 
Malta’s Lost Voices: The collection, digitisation and preservation of 78rpm recordings (1931-32)
* Andrew Alamango

'''4:00pm''' 
Discussing a Maltese National Cultural Identity through Malta’s Pop and Rock Groups since 1964.
* Noel D’Anastas

'''4:20pm''' 
Break

===Theme C: Critical issues related to the M3P===
'''4:45pm''' 
Intellectual Property Issues Raised by the M3P
* Jeanine Rizzo

'''5:05pm''' 
Respondent to Presentations
* Steve Borg

'''5:20pm''' 
What Happens Next?
* Discussion led by Toni Sant & Alex Grech

==Networking Workshop==
An M3P networking workshop will take place at St James Cavalier in Valletta at 6pm, immediately after the Inaugural Symposium.

This part of the M3P launch starts out with a live acoustic gig by [[Rita Pace]] in the Music Room, featuring guitarists [[Kalcidon "ta' Mustaċċa" Vella]], [[Denise "ta' Kalċ" Vella]], and [[Willie Saliba]], and pianist [[Clifford Borg]].

In the Studio next door to the Music Room, key stakeholders from the M3P team will be demonstrating how entries to the database can be submitted by anyone interested in contributing collaboratively to the preservation of the collective and personal memories. Performers and music lovers are invited to see how their own entries can also be created and/or updated live for all to see.

The proceedings for this part of the M3P launch will also include a VJ session with [[Alfie Fabri]], addressing the need for a video archive of Maltese music.

==Evening Concert==
There will also be an evening concert as part of the M3P inaugural events. The concert will be held in the northern section of Hastings Garden in Valletta, as part of Notte Bianca. The name and theme for this event are [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]]

==Support==
This M3P launch event is supported through the Malta Arts Fund of the Malta Council for Culture & the Arts within the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, the Environment and Culture; the University of Hull's School of Arts & New Media and the Creative Enterprise Lab, Scarborough, UK; St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity; Cultural Contact Point (Malta); and Vodafone.

Technical director: Winston Degiorgio.

==See also==
[[Keeping Malta's Music Alive]] - article and interview by Michael Bugeja (The Sunday Times - 19 September 2010)

Main Page

2010-09-24T08:12:14Z

Alexgrech: /* Getting started */

<big><big>
'''Welcome to M3P: the Malta Music Memory Project - a collaborative database of Maltese music and associated arts.'''</big></big>

==Getting started ==
We're still working on [[Help:Getting Started|simple help documentation]] for users of this website who want to collaborate on [[M3P:About|this project]]. Also check out the [[M3P:Editorial policy|Editorial Policy]] for some practical content guidelines. Meanwhile, please feel free to explore without instructions for now and check back later if you still need guidance.

You may also want to consult the Mediawiki [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

==What we're up to right now ==
* On 28 June 2010 we started exploring the basic information architecture by developing entries related to [[Xtruppaw]].

* We've also developed a page [[Exploring Music Genres]] as a checklist for potential music genres that may be applicable to Maltese Music.

* [[Pierre Portelli]] created the M3P logo and after several iterations we settled on the one you see on the site right now. We're hoping to have a page about the history of the logo as one of the project pages in the near future.

* Further updates and discussions on the back-end work can be found in the [[Talk:Main_Page|talk page for this Main Page]], while some of the more transient work on the front end is listed below...at least for now. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 10:50, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

===Project Pages===
* Initial text for a page [[M3P:About|about the project]] was entered on 13 August 2010.
* The [[M3P:Editorial policy|Editorial Policy]] is being developed on an ongoing basis. We hope to obtain some useful insights on a number of issues which will impact both the Editorial Policy, and, eventually, a Submissions Policy, during the networking sessions in Malta on 25 September 2010.

===Building Categories===
Exploring categories here:
[[:Category:Musical groups from Malta|Musical groups from Malta]] – [[:Category:CD releases from Malta|CD releases from Malta]] –
[[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] (need to explore sub-categories next...)

[[Michael Bugeja]] has contributed an [[A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]] and his [[:Category:Newspaper articles|newspaper articles]], which are also coming together as a page called [[Articles by Michael Bugeja]] under [[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] - but this probably needs to be a proper sub-category. Suggestions/comments welcome at [[Talk:Main Page]].

==M3P Launch==
The project will be launched during ''Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal'' in Valletta, Malta on 25th September 2010, with an [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|Inaugural Symposium]] and Networking Workshop at the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity. The launch events will also include evening concert called [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]] at Hastings Garden.

==Academic Research==
Academic research is an essential dimension of this project. The collaborative partners on this aspect of M3P are from the University of Hull (led by Dr [[Toni Sant]] from the School of Arts & New Media and supported by researcher [[Alex Grech]]) and the University of Malta (Dr Ing Saviour Zammit from the Dept. of Communications & Computer Engineering and Dr Albert Bell from Youth & Community Studies). A position paper by Toni Sant appears in the current issue of the Journal of Music, Technology & Education. An academic conference is being planned to take place in Malta in late Spring 2011 to address this particular aspect of M3P. Support for this event is partially provided by the Malta Arts Fund of the [http://www.maltaculture.com Malta Council for Culture and the Arts].

Main Page

2010-09-24T08:10:50Z

Alexgrech: /* Getting started */

<big><big>
'''Welcome to M3P: the Malta Music Memory Project - a collaborative database of Maltese music and associated arts.'''</big></big>

==Getting started ==
We're still working on [[Help:Getting Started|simple help documentation]] for users of this website who want to collaborate on [[M3P:About|this project]]. Also check out the [[Editorial Policy]] for some practical content guidelines. Meanwhile, please feel free to explore without instructions for now and check back later if you still need guidance.

You may also want to consult the Mediawiki [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

==What we're up to right now ==
* On 28 June 2010 we started exploring the basic information architecture by developing entries related to [[Xtruppaw]].

* We've also developed a page [[Exploring Music Genres]] as a checklist for potential music genres that may be applicable to Maltese Music.

* [[Pierre Portelli]] created the M3P logo and after several iterations we settled on the one you see on the site right now. We're hoping to have a page about the history of the logo as one of the project pages in the near future.

* Further updates and discussions on the back-end work can be found in the [[Talk:Main_Page|talk page for this Main Page]], while some of the more transient work on the front end is listed below...at least for now. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 10:50, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

===Project Pages===
* Initial text for a page [[M3P:About|about the project]] was entered on 13 August 2010.
* The [[M3P:Editorial policy|Editorial Policy]] is being developed on an ongoing basis. We hope to obtain some useful insights on a number of issues which will impact both the Editorial Policy, and, eventually, a Submissions Policy, during the networking sessions in Malta on 25 September 2010.

===Building Categories===
Exploring categories here:
[[:Category:Musical groups from Malta|Musical groups from Malta]] – [[:Category:CD releases from Malta|CD releases from Malta]] –
[[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] (need to explore sub-categories next...)

[[Michael Bugeja]] has contributed an [[A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]] and his [[:Category:Newspaper articles|newspaper articles]], which are also coming together as a page called [[Articles by Michael Bugeja]] under [[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] - but this probably needs to be a proper sub-category. Suggestions/comments welcome at [[Talk:Main Page]].

==M3P Launch==
The project will be launched during ''Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal'' in Valletta, Malta on 25th September 2010, with an [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|Inaugural Symposium]] and Networking Workshop at the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity. The launch events will also include evening concert called [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]] at Hastings Garden.

==Academic Research==
Academic research is an essential dimension of this project. The collaborative partners on this aspect of M3P are from the University of Hull (led by Dr [[Toni Sant]] from the School of Arts & New Media and supported by researcher [[Alex Grech]]) and the University of Malta (Dr Ing Saviour Zammit from the Dept. of Communications & Computer Engineering and Dr Albert Bell from Youth & Community Studies). A position paper by Toni Sant appears in the current issue of the Journal of Music, Technology & Education. An academic conference is being planned to take place in Malta in late Spring 2011 to address this particular aspect of M3P. Support for this event is partially provided by the Malta Arts Fund of the [http://www.maltaculture.com Malta Council for Culture and the Arts].

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-24T07:52:27Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
Stylistically M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' Except for submissions from [[M3P:Authorized Observers|authorized observers]], all articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''It's all relevant.''' M3P welcomes obscure and hard to find materials, as long as they can be attributable to a reliable source and copyright matters are respected.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P submissions. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and contributors should therefore respect the spirit of these guiding principles.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate pages all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check if there is an existing page before you create a new one. Be careful with spelling, capitalisation and prefixes.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Place external links in their appropriate section towards the bottom of a page.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''Do not submit copyrighted material without permission.''' Unless you own the copyright to the text, image/s and/or media file/s you're submitting, please ensure that you have cleared the permission for this with the owner. If in doubt, please consult one of the M3P [http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop | administrators].
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-22T14:47:38Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
Stylistically M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' Except for submissions from [[M3P:Authorized Observers|authorized observers]], all articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''It's all relevant.''' M3P welcomes obscure and hard to find materials, as long as they can be attributable to a reliable source and copyright matters are respected.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P submissions. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and contributors should therefore respect the spirit of these guiding principles.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Place external links in their appropriate section towards the bottom of a page.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''Do not submit copyrighted material without permission.''' Unless you own the copyright to the text, image/s and/or media file/s you're submitting, please ensure that you have cleared the permission for this with the owner. If in doubt, please consult one of the M3P [http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop | administrators].
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-22T14:03:36Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
Stylistically M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' Except for submissions from [[M3P:Authorized Observers|authorized observers]], all articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''It's all relevant.''' M3P welcomes obscure and hard to find materials, as long as they can be attributable to a reliable source and copyright matters are respected.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P submissions. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and contributors should therefore respect the spirit of these guiding principles.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Place external links in their appropriate section towards the bottom of a page.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include submit copyrighted material without permission.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-22T13:58:37Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
Stylistically M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' Except for submissions from [[M3P:Authorized Observers|authorized observers]], all articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''It's all relevant.''' M3P welcomes obscure and hard to find materials, as long as they can be attributable to a reliable source and copyright matters are respected.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P submissions. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and contributors should therefore respect the spirit of these guiding principles.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Place external links in their appropriate section towards the bottom of a page.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-22T13:18:50Z

Alexgrech: /* Guiding Principles */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
Stylistically M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' Except for submissions from [[M3P:Authorized Observers|authorized observers]], all articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''It's all relevant.''' M3P welcomes obscure and hard to find materials, as long as they can be attributable to a reliable source and copyright matters are respected.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P submissions. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and contributors should therefore respect the spirit of these guiding principles.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-22T13:08:41Z

Alexgrech: /* Scope */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those proposed and or adopted by project from the Wikimedia Foundation.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

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Talk:Main Page

2010-09-22T12:47:25Z

Alexgrech: /* Making it look good */

==Navigation==
What is the process for altering the navigation links in the left hand sidebar and at the bottom of pages? --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 08:18, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

How do we improve the help links? --[[User:alexgrech|Alex Grech]] ([[User talk:Alexgrech|talk]]) 08:25, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

==URLs and Permalinks==
How do we make the URLs for individual pages shorter/prettier? - [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]])

Can we activate redirection for non-CasE-sENsiTive titles? This is available on wikipedia - so, is it a configuration option in MediaWiki? - [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]])

We should probably avoid exposing email addresses as these are routinely harvested for spam! A work around is to have them obfuscated through javascript (extension?) or simply use an online contact form where no email address appears in public. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 09:38, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Emails generated automatically by the system still indicate the webmaster address from spettaklu.org. We should probably change this to something more appropriate either using m3p.com.mt or identifying spettaklu.org more clearly with m3p on the email address itself. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 09:38, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

==Making it look good==
Can we revisit the overall look and feel of the wiki? Specifically: choice of fonts for headers and use of red and blue lettering. Also having problems getting bold and italics to render properly on pages - [[User:alexgrech|Alex Grech]] ([[User talk:alexgrech|talk]]) This appears to be a Chrome/Firefox issue. We therefore need to keep in mind cross-browser matters. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 09:21, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
* Can you point me at some specific examples, please? The skins css is fairly compendious and I'd need to know which styles are being affected to be able to narrow things down a touch. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 15:14, 16 September 2010 (UTC)
* Ok, had a look with Toni. Reverted body fonts to Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif to make sure extended chars in the UTF set are in the fonts. This may have been the problem, with embedded fonts not having them all, so font substitution being used to fill. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 17:21, 16 September 2010 (UTC)
* Now fiddled with link colours etc. a little more; hope this is more agreeable for the moment, unless there are major objections. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 22:26, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

Could we find some alternative colour to green for roll overs? We still have too many different font colours, which are potentially distracting.[[User:alexgrech|Alex Grech]] ([[User talk:alexgrech|talk]])
* The header font has been chosen to sit better with the logo and colours. I'll have a look at the hover and active link colors though.
Other than these, the colours are basically, grey, black and red. For now, ,this fits with the general scheme of things, I think. The external (blue) links are more difficult to sort out - the settings I'm applying in the skin don't seem to be doing what they should be. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 15:01, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

Right now, links are in red, but when a link page is visited, it reverts to black and bold text. Could we indicate that a visited link page is still a link page by, say, underlining the link (as is the case in Wikipedia)? Some users are not realising that some bold text actually represents a link. --[[User:alexgrech|Alex Grech]] ([[User talk:Alexgrech|talk]]) 15:37, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

We need to add a list of special characters (esp. Maltese letters) in the edit page. - [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]])
* My initial choice of embedded font for the body didn't help; there may have been some of the more common ISO-8859-1 chars missing. I've changed that default font now, to use more consistent browser fonts. This should help. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 15:01, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

How do we indicate that a page is a stub? - [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]])
* Quick reading shows that a stub is a user created template. If, for example you set up ''Template:Stub'', you can call the stub template using {{Stub}}. Best to look at the basic Mediawiki Template help for this [[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates]]. You could in fact use the link here to write the basic template. This would also apply to writing the templates for things like groups, artists, etc. [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 16:50, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

What's the best sort of 404 page we can have? - [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]])
* I've put a (basic) m3p 404 page in place [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 15:01, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

==User Group Rights==
On Tuesday 31 August 2010 [[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) locked unregistered user access to:
# Create discussion pages (createtalk)
# Create pages (which are not discussion pages) (createpage)
# Edit pages (edit)
# Use of the write API (writeapi)

See [[Special:ListGroupRights]] for current rights. Amendment made to includes/DefaultSettings.php --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 11:05, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

The 'upload file' link in the toolbox has been disabled. Are we going to allow users to upload media in the near future? Or are we going to decide on this after the 25 September launch? [[User:alexgrech|Alex Grech]] ([[User talk:alexgrech|talk]])

==Facebook integration==
We need to add a FB like box to the main page and/or to the landing page but first we must install [http://www.mediawikiwidgets.org/Iframe this widget] to enable the inclusion of the iframe. Width, height and connection number may need to be adjusted too. Here's the code for the M3P FB like box:

* installed Widgets extension, and have created [[Widget:Iframe]] container page [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 16:36, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

<nowiki>
<iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?id=151613981521442&width=570&connections=10&stream=false&header=false&height=165"
scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:570px; height:165px;" allowTransparency="true">
</iframe>
</nowiki>

Integrating FB ID login on the wiki is (as per Ds' suggestion) via the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FBConnect FBConnect extension] is probably also a good idea. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 10:33, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
* I'm tracking this via its home page and twitter feed and will go ahead once the ext seems stable enough for use. It may not be too long [[User:Stephensd|Stephensd]] 16:39, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

==And the rest...==
Removed these three links from the Getting Started section on the Main Page because they may be confusing to people visiting the site for the very first time.
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
We probably need to keep these handy somewhere eventually, but I thought I'd just dump them here for now.--[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 11:05, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

Main Page

2010-09-22T12:45:38Z

Alexgrech: /* Getting started */

<big><big>
'''Welcome to M3P: the Malta Music Memory Project - a collaborative database of Maltese music and associated arts.'''</big></big>

==Getting started ==
We're still working on [[Help:Getting Started|simple help documentation]] for users of this website who want to collaborate on [[M3P:About|this project]]. Meanwhile, please feel free to explore without instructions for now and check back later if you still need guidance.

You may also want to consult the Mediawiki [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

==What we're up to right now ==
* On 28 June 2010 we started exploring the basic information architecture by developing entries related to [[Xtruppaw]].

* We've also developed a page [[Exploring Music Genres]] as a checklist for potential music genres that may be applicable to Maltese Music.

* [[Pierre Portelli]] created the M3P logo and after several iterations we settled on the one you see on the site right now. We're hoping to have a page about the history of the logo as one of the project pages in the near future.

* Further updates and discussions on the back-end work can be found in the [[Talk:Main_Page|talk page for this Main Page]], while some of the more transient work on the front end is listed below...at least for now. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 10:50, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

===Project Pages===
* Initial text for a page [[M3P:About|about the project]] was entered on 13 August 2010.
* The [[M3P:Editorial policy|Editorial Policy]] is being developed on an ongoing basis. We hope to obtain some useful insights on a number of issues which will impact both the Editorial Policy, and, eventually, a Submissions Policy, during the networking sessions in Malta on 25 September 2010.

===Building Categories===
[[Michael Bugeja]] has contributed an [[A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]] and his [[:Category:Newspaper articles|newspaper articles]], which are also coming together as a page called [[Articles by Michael Bugeja]].

Still exploring here:
[[:Category:Musical groups from Malta|Musical groups from Malta]] – [[:Category:CD releases from Malta|CD releases from Malta]] –
[[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] (need to explore sub-categories next...)

==M3P Launch==
The project will be launched during ''Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal'' in Valletta, Malta on 25th September 2010, with an [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|Inaugural Symposium]] and Networking Workshop at the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity. The launch events will also include evening concert called [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]] at Hastings Garden.

==Academic Research==
Academic research is an essential dimension of this project. The collaborative partners on this aspect of M3P are from the University of Hull (led by Dr [[Toni Sant]] from the School of Arts & New Media and supported by researcher [[Alex Grech]]) and the University of Malta (Dr Ing Saviour Zammit from the Dept. of Communications & Computer Engineering and Dr Albert Bell from Youth & Community Studies). A position paper by Toni Sant appears in the current issue of the Journal of Music, Technology & Education. An academic conference is being planned to take place in Malta in late Spring 2011 to address this particular aspect of M3P. Support for this event is partially provided by the Malta Arts Fund of the [http://www.maltaculture.com Malta Council for Culture and the Arts].

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T22:21:46Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P. The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References also help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T22:16:16Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T21:11:34Z

Alexgrech: /* Administration */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===
M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===
It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===
If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T21:10:18Z

Alexgrech: /* Administration */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T21:05:12Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid fads.''' Resist the temptation to write about the new, great thing you, your friends, or some website just thought up. M3P content needs to be reliable and verifiable.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:49:25Z

Alexgrech: /* Validity */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

M3P is a work in progress, and articles may contain errors, bias, duplication, or simply need tender loving care. We encourage readers to help us fix these problems. The great majority of articles are written primarily or solely by individuals who are not subject matter experts, and may lack academic or professional credentials in the area.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:45:39Z

Alexgrech: /* Guiding Principles */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has '''three fundamental guiding principles''', which are the cornerstones of our content policy.

#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:39:53Z

Alexgrech: /* Guiding Principles */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has three fundamental guiding principles, which are the cornerstones of our content policy.
#'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
#'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
#'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:37:43Z

Alexgrech: /* Guiding Principles */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has three fundamental guiding principles, which are the cornerstones of our content policy.
*'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
*'''Verifiability.''' Any material challenged or likely to be challenged, and all quotations, must be attributed to a reliable, published source using an inline citation.
*'''No original research.''' M3P does not publish original thought: all material in M3P must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Articles may not contain any new analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to advance a position not clearly advanced by the sources.

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

Main Page

2010-09-21T20:22:39Z

Alexgrech:

<big><big>
'''Welcome to M3P: the Malta Music Memory Project - a collaborative database of Maltese music and associated arts.'''</big></big>

==Getting started ==
We're still working on [[M3P:Submissions policy|simple help documentation]] for users of this website who want to collaborate on [[M3P:About|this project]]. Meanwhile, please feel free to explore without instructions for now and check back later if you still need guidance.

You may also want to consult the Mediawiki [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

==What we're up to right now ==
* On 28 June 2010 we started exploring the basic information architecture by developing entries related to [[Xtruppaw]].

* We've also developed a page [[Exploring Music Genres]] as a checklist for potential music genres that may be applicable to Maltese Music.

* [[Pierre Portelli]] created the M3P logo and after several iterations we settled on the one you see on the site right now. We're hoping to have a page about the history of the logo as one of the project pages in the near future.

* Further updates and discussions on the back-end work can be found in the [[Talk:Main_Page|talk page for this Main Page]], while some of the more transient work on the front end is listed below...at least for now. --[[User:Tonisant|Toni Sant]] ([[User talk:Tonisant|talk]]) 10:50, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

===Project Pages===
* Initial text for a page [[M3P:About|about the project]] was entered on 13 August 2010.
* The [[M3P:Editorial policy|Editorial Policy]] is being developed on an ongoing basis. We hope to obtain some useful insights on a number of issues which will impact both the Editorial Policy, and, eventually, a Submissions Policy, during the networking sessions in Malta on 25 September 2010.

===Building Categories===
[[Michael Bugeja]] has contributed an [[A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]] and his [[:Category:Newspaper articles|newspaper articles]], which are also coming together as a page called [[Articles by Michael Bugeja]].

Still exploring here:
[[:Category:Musical groups from Malta|Musical groups from Malta]] – [[:Category:CD releases from Malta|CD releases from Malta]] –
[[:Category:Newspaper articles|Newspaper articles]] (need to explore sub-categories next...)

==M3P Launch==
The project will be launched during ''Notte Bianca: Lejl Imdawwal'' in Valletta, Malta on 25th September 2010, with an [[M3P:Inaugural Symposium|Inaugural Symposium]] and Networking Workshop at the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity. The launch events will also include evening concert called [[You Rarely Hear This On the Radio!]] at Hastings Garden.

==Academic Research==
Academic research is an essential dimension of this project. The collaborative partners on this aspect of M3P are from the University of Hull (led by Dr [[Toni Sant]] from the School of Arts & New Media and supported by researcher [[Alex Grech]]) and the University of Malta (Dr Ing Saviour Zammit from the Dept. of Communications & Computer Engineering and Dr Albert Bell from Youth & Community Studies). A position paper by Toni Sant appears in the current issue of the Journal of Music, Technology & Education. An academic conference is being planned to take place in Malta in late Spring 2011 to address this particular aspect of M3P. Support for this event is partially provided by the Malta Arts Fund of the [http://www.maltaculture.com Malta Council for Culture and the Arts].

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:20:03Z

Alexgrech:

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==
M3P has three fundamental guiding principles, which are the cornerstones of our content policy.
*'''Neutral point of view (NPOV).''' All articles and other content must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views that have been published by reliable sources. This is expected of all articles and all editors.
*'''Verifiability.'''
*'''No original research.'''

Jointly, these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in M3P articles. They should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors should therefore familiarize themselves with all three. The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, or by editors' consensus.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:13:05Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Use reliable sources.''' Where possible,
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:09:39Z

Alexgrech: /* Guiding Principles */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Content Development'''==
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:07:03Z

Alexgrech:

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==

===Content Development===
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Do not include copyrighted material.''' Content on this site must not bear copyright restrictions on the right to redistribute, study, modify and improve, or otherwise use works for any purpose in any medium, even commercially. Images freely available on the Internet may still be inappropriate for M3P. Any content not satisfying criteria, such as "non-commercial use only" images, images with permission for use on M3P only, or images fully copyrighted are therefore classified as non-free.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by the general disclaimer below.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T20:01:21Z

Alexgrech: /* Content Development */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==

===Content Development===
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.''' All articles are covered by a [[general disclaimer]].

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T19:53:57Z

Alexgrech:

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==

===Content Development===
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.
*'''Avoid disclaimers in articles, unless absolutely necessary.'''

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The M3P database is stored on a server in the United Kingdom, and is maintained under the protection of UK law. M3P cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T19:44:21Z

Alexgrech: /* Content */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==

===Content Development===
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a Wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The WikiMusicGuide database is stored on a server in the United States of America, and is maintained under the ptotections of local and federal law. WikiMusicGuide cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T19:43:33Z

Alexgrech: /* Content */

=='''Scope'''==

The editorial policy outlines how content is managed on M3P, a collaborative database of Maltese music. It describes best practice, clarifies principles and hopefully resolves conflicts. There is no need to read this policy or guideline pages before starting to edit pages on M3P.

Our intention is to model M3P policies on common sense and best practices, particularly those adopted by Wikipedia.

=='''Guiding Principles'''==

===Content===
When developing content on M3P pages, please remember the following simple content guidelines:

*'''Avoid platitudes, superlatives and generalities.''' Don't theorise, and omit needless words, especially adjectives.
* '''Be clear and concise.''' Avoid verbose and dumbed-down language. Be as plain, direct and concise in your writing as possible. Consider using footnotes for further clarification.
*'''Avoid autobiographies.''' That means writing or editing an article about yourself, other than to correct unambiguous errors of fact.
*'''Avoid content forks.''' That's the creation of multiple separate articles all treating the same subject. Articles should not be split into multiple articles just so each can advocate a different stance on the subject. Always check to make sure there is not an existing article on a subject before you start a new article.
*'''Give credit where it's due.''' Plagiarising and duplicating the work of others without proper attribution is unethical and can bring this project into disrepute.
* '''Keep external links to a minimum.''' External links should be kept to a minimum, and used only when clarification or context is needed, and when directly relevant to the article.
*'''Citations improve the overall credibility of M3P, but always check your sources.''' The inclusion of references means that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor, showing that the edit is not original research, and therefore reducing editorial disputes or claims of plagiarism and copying. References help users find additional information on a topic and validates material about living persons.
*'''When uploading images, make sure they're relevant to the article they appear in.''' Ensure they are properly referenced, and large enough to reveal relevant details without overwhelming the text.

=='''Administration'''==

===Central editing and streamlining of content===

M3P has a team of system administrators who regularly monitor recent page changes, and edit content for issues such as syntax, house style and completeness. If you have some spare time and wish to contribute to M3P by becoming a system administrator, email us at info@mp3.com.mt and we'll get back to you.

===Vandalism===

It's not our intention to impose draconian rules. Just be sensible, and respect your work, and the work of others.

The one thing we do need to prevent is vandalism - particularly wilful or random, malicious destruction or spoilage of M3P pages. Vandalism may also include the creation of pages with inappropriate content (such as porn and content of a violent or racist nature); and the editing of pages with the intention of destroying valid content. In the case of pure vandalism, particularly where a user's contributions are all malicious and likely to result in the destruction and spoilage of M3P pages, the relevant content will be flagged for speedy deletion.

A systems administrator will alert users in case of acts of vandalism.

*First Offense
An automated warning will be sent through the user through his/her user talk page. The message will be sent from any one of the Mp3 system operators.

*Second Offense
A second offense will result in the temporary block of username. Unless the user will sent an email or write to the admins user page for reconsideration, his account will be blocked indefinitely.

*Third Offense
A third offense will trigger the indefinite blocking of the user's account.

===Speedy Deletion===

If you find a page meeting the following criteria, please mark the page for speedy deletion by adding {{speedyDeletion|reason}} at the top of the page.
*Test pages.
*Pure vandalism.
*Advertisements.
*Spam.
*Recreation of deleted material.
*Pages created by banned users while they were banned.
*Housekeeping.
*Attack pages.
*Copyright infringement.

=='''General disclaimer'''==
M3P is an open-content music site. This site is a Wiki, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and browser to alter its content. The online community working here is a voluntary association of individuals and groups who are developing a common resource of music information.

===Validity===

M3P makes no guarantee of the validity or accuracy for the content found in this site. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with M3P can be responsible for any libelous information or for your use of the information contained in site.

===No contract===

Information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site. There is no agreement or understanding between you and M3P regarding your use or modification of this information.

===Trademarks===

Any of the trademarks, service marks, or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of M3P are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these articles.
Jurisdiction

Publication of information found on M3P may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The WikiMusicGuide database is stored on a server in the United States of America, and is maintained under the ptotections of local and federal law. WikiMusicGuide cannot be responsible for violations of any laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

M3P:Editorial policy

2010-09-21T19:13:06Z

Alexgrech: /* Content */

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2010-09-21T19:05:12Z

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2010-09-21T18:57:34Z

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2010-09-21T18:14:52Z

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