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1. The reference cited for this figure is a bad link.
2. 500 million is unrealistically high or any artist other than the Beatles or Elvis Presley. See this article for details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists#300_million_to_499_million_records —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mister Tog ( talk • contribs) 04:31, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Added a note about how he was the inspiration for Constantine from Hellblazer. --- Is there any truth in the rumour that he got the nickname "Sting" from the yellow-and-black jerseys he used to wear? // Liftarn
No. TheScotch ( talk) 10:27, 24 July 2010 (UTC)
are their any sources about bipolar depression and sting? Someone recently made an edit on Björk claiming she is bipolar. But this was deleted because of no reliable information - it seems to be only an rumour. But maybe both suffer under a less problematic disorder called Cyclothymia oder Bipolar II - depressive episodes with episodes of weak mania. This can be treated with lithium, but lithium or other phase stabilizers are not a necessary medication. I've had a friend who was suffering under this disorder IMO - weak mania may be a state which is very productive to artists like my friend or the above mentioned musicians - and some ideas are a product of depression. Rabauz 12:01, 11 Dec 2004 (UTC)
I thought it might have com from being in Police ( Police Sting )
Lithium is an element and cannot spontaneously arise in the brain. It can be released from a gland or from vesicles within cells, or it could be generally released into the blood stream from a gland elsewhere in the body - I'm no expert on lithium metabolism; but to refer to the "occurrence of lithium in the brain when one views a sunset" seems severely misguided.
While lithium cannot spontaneously arise in the brain, you can absorb lithium from the sun. Small amounts of lithium can be absorbed by the body, mainly through the eyes, which is what Stings song "Lithium Sunset" deals with. Lithium is soothing to a person, even one who is not bi-polar, whish is why watching sunrise and sunsets is so peaceful and relaxing. ATaylor0927-- ATaylor0927 08:53, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to add some other perspective: Lithium is a chemical element not a particle of radiation from the Sun. Lithium exists only as compounds on the earth as it is unstable. Sting's song 'Lithium Sunset' is probably actually about him taking Lithium for his Bipolar Disorder. Note in the lyrics where he mentions 'I've been knocked out of the race. I will get better with your light on my face' etc. This is a metaphor. Note that in Sting's book of lyrics 'Sting Lyrics' he mentions that a Shaman told him that Lithium could be absorbed through the eye and he basically states that he does not understand that, yet he wrote a song about it? No, Sting is playing his usual game with the meaning of some of his songs. Also note Sting's songs: Heavy Cloud No Rain, Dancing In The Rain, Hole In My Life.-- Jet999 ( talk) 03:34, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
This article as it stands only talks about Sting's US sales and successes. It needs a lot of work as it is (how many times did he "kick off" a year?) but as a British artist who enjoys worldwide popularity, this aspect in particular seems rather incongruous. ProhibitOnions 15:57, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
There is also a Sting in programming I'm not sure if it's a computer language or an operating system, or both. I didn't want to put anything here yet, but if someone else sees this and knows, they can add the link and page. [unsigned]
Does anybody know how The Police formed, or where Sting met the other members?
Shouldnt "Sting" be the disambiguation page? The wrestler and the singer are both identified by that name almost solely, and Steve Borden has the name trademarked while Gordon Summer does not. IMO, "Sting" should redirect to the wrestler before it redirects to the singer. Tromboneguy0186 05:51, 7 April 2006 (UTC)
A user queried about me moving this page from Sting to Sting (musician), "the musician is the most important meaning". Perhaps to a pop music fan. But to me and many, I have had to suffer or avoid bee and wasp and nettle stings, and at sea other stinging organisms, much more often than I have had to concern myself with the musician Sting. Ditto likely very many other people. Some animal stings can kill and are a serious medical concern. Anthony Appleyard 16:12, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Sting (musician) → Sting — primary topic rule, move not discussed on Talk, separated article from Talk page, etc. Dhartung | Talk 18:18, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
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Ugh, that photo is terrible. It looks like some kid went to work on it with a copy of MS Paint. I know it is from the commons, but surely we can come up with something better? Anyone want to look for a better photo? Aguerriero 20:39, 2 March 2006 (UTC)
Sting is a former Catholic, and has chosen a different religion entirely. So why is it so important to stress his family's Catholic beliefs, taking up the first few lines of his early life section. I feel this aspect of his genealogy is irrelevant, and it would be more appropriate and interesting to the reader to omit Catholic entirely from this article. Gilliamjf 08:18, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
ahpook 17:08, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Under Sting's list of properties I've listed his apartment on Newcastle Quayside (even though he is barely there!) hedpeguyuk 17:08, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Well, if that is the case, I included his country cottage in the Lake District as well, this is featured in The World of Interiors magazine from December 2004.-- TarAncalime 12:35, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
With all due respect to the citizens of West Hempstead, New York, the only "sting" that can be associated with this charming town has to do, ironically, with the police: there is no shred of published evidence anywhere suggesting that Sting the musician has never owned property there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.198.115.136 ( talk) 13:57, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
I've heard that the royalties are split 10% Sting and 90% Mark Knopfler, as opposed to the 50/50 described in this article. Anyone know? -- 67.42.33.65 08:52, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
Under "years active" it lists 1982 to present. Should this not also include his years in the Police? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.216.157.38 ( talk • contribs)
Another movie Sting has appeared in is "The Grotesque". He actually played a leading role in it - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113224/ -- 66.110.32.56 15:57, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Shouldn't the Bring on the Night film be mentioned? Badagnani 21:56, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
The normal spelling of Fuchsia is Fuchsia. Not sure how the lady spells her name. pauldanon
Why is the interesting fact that Sting invited fans up on stage being deleted (twice). IT qualifies. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs)
You seem to be taking this personally. You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about this which is strange since I do not know you nor ever met you. It appears this is a personal vendetta of some sort to ensure it DOESN'T qualify on your part. Furthermore you did not address the points about John Constantine in Hellblazer or the yoga instructors name, yet those do not appear anywhere online except the former in ONE VERY obscure course. Why are you not deleting these? But I will endevour to please you, regardless. First off, here is the biography page itself: http://brushwithfame.com/bioscan.php where is starts "In the old days..." and continues to "Now he began asking for Volunteers to step up and play with him." Note this does not soley reference Ross Viner. IT refers to others. Furthermore, there is a VIDEO. What more proof do you need? second off: http://www.stingus.net/forum/threads.php?id=1730_0_13_0_C a guy named Jason Keel http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessjk.html Nate Rudd: http://www.scarlet.nl/~gugten/s19960810.htm Scott Antoine http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesssa.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessds.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessfb.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesste.html Another person: http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesssa.html Famous proposal: http://web.archive.org/web/19990820134956/members.home.net/rockyd7/rock_steady/
That took me about 3 minutes to find.
The official Sting site also has historical concert reviews which have various people singing with him.
This is just to name a few.
Now that I have proven this (again), why are you not deleting reference to Danny Paradise? Also, there is far more evidence Sting did invite fans on stage than the reference to John Constantine. Will you be deleting this too?
And the number of artists to have done this is not enormous. You could say the number of artists practicing yoga is enormous too, yet that is in there. This particular event got wide coverage, including PBS, muchmusic, Real TV, etc.
Since you do not trust youtube i removed that link.
Didn't you ask earlier today for other references of this fact then it would appropriate? In fact you said "If this is such common knowledge, as you claim, you should have no trouble finding and providing a citation from a notable source for this information. If Sting invited fans at multiple concerts to join him onstage to sing, provide a citation for that fact, without any reference to yourself, and that would qualify as encyclopaedic content" So I did, several. Did you even look at the links? Again, this seems quite personal to you. I've provided what you asked. Did I date your sister or something ;) (that is a joke). You figured I made it up, so you asked for additional proof. You asked for exteranl references to others doing that so I provided that too-several. Now you're saying that still isn't good enough? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs) .
Sir, That would be fine but I suspect the Theoldanarchist will delete that (he asked for proof and I provided it and above but you'll see that he changed his mind). Besides what is the difference? Why is reference to Danny Paradise OK? Is it the fact I am submitting it? If so no problem. Someone else can. Please explain the difference. Maybe Danny Paradise's name should only appear under "Yoga"? Same thing, isn't? For the record I've never brought up the duet in various forums. But how do you know about it (ross viner's duet)
You still have not answered the question why Danny Paradise's name is ok, but Ross Viner's is not. You have jumped to a conclusion that (1) I am Ross Viner, and (2) it is not interesting to others. I've yet to hear Danny Paradise name TV about this, yet this video is still airing (which prompted me to put the here). All you are doing is trying to justifying your original opinion it doesn't belong and any evidence contrary you ignore. I was asked to provide further proof of this fact, and I found MORE than enough. The all of the sudden you want to say "too bad" anyways". I think you assumed the writer is Ross Viner, and once you assummed that you it clouded any judgment of whether this fact may be interesting to others or not. Have you seen the reaction of others while watching the video? Try passing the name Danny Paradise's name, or John Constantine in Hellblazer tidbit and see if ithe reaction is similar. No, it certainly is personal on your part as you can't admit it is more interesting that Danny Paradise's name, or John Constantine in Hellblazer. Yet you do not removed those (and still have not explained why it is more appropriate). —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs) .
I wanted to let everyone know that User:Rossdv has taken this trivia (and trivial) dispute to the Mediation Cabal (here: [ [2]]). In case any of you wish to make any comments. --- Charles 22:43, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
Update on the mediation case:
I was not named as a party to the mediation, and I've stayed out of it so far. If the two parties above aren't willing to take a position, however, I will. Anyone else is welcome to join the mediation by going to the case and entering the discussion. -- Dhartung | Talk 01:45, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I think I did this right. Well I am thoroughly flattered. All this over little ol’ me. Rossdv, are you someone I know? Are you family? LOL. Or is that your real name and initial? Where did you see the video? Recently? I am always pleased at the response my duet (to think I did it twice) brings. The pleasure people seem to get from it surprises even me, more than a decade later and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate hearing from people still. I’d love wikipedia to help “spread the joy”. As pointed out about above why it is not as worthy as Danny Paradise, or a comic book character, I do not know but that is up to wikipedia. I’ll try not to let it hurt my feelings. LOL. As much as I would love to see it included here if it brings the editors pleasure to delete it (which I can’t understand why) then no sweat off my back. Regardless “I’m So Happy….” either way and I hope you all enjoy the video as much as others do. Ross Viner (standing up) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rviner ( talk • contribs) .
This is unbelievable. Its been asked how I knew about this. Someone told me my name was here under Sting. Truthfully I was excited when I heard that. When I saw all the fuss here I thought I would comment. Thank you Rossdv very much for going up to bat for this. As mentioned I do have all the details and if I dig up my scrap book I will get back here or to you. But honestly it is not that important (how do you keep track here?). I would love for it to be here of course. But put your energy into fighting for the rain forest. Sting would want that too. (You might want to use a different name while doing it or I will get credit) LOL. Same for some of the others. I can not imagine why Stings yoga teachers name or the fact Sting flew Concord is somehow more important than this. Do not take it all personally (If I do not then you should not). They have their views. It is unfortunate they do not see the video the same way others do. I think that you used a name very similar (exactly) like mine hurt and they are choosing to use that as an excuse not to put it up. Just enjoy the video send it to your friends and thanks a bunch. Any questions feel free to email me (apparently I am easy to find. LOL). Happiness to all Ross Viner
Well this page certainly shows the wikipedia users' bias. Generally the typical wikipedian is a Gen X white male who is technically inclined etc. These people tend to be a bit obsessed with celebrities, and Sting's music fits right into their demographic. I think others would see how "sting" directing right to this page is a little silly. "Slash" does not direct to the guitar guy from Guns n Roses. "The Rock" does not direct to the movie star. Flea does not direct to the musician. Carpenter doesn't direct to Karen Carpenter. I fear in our increasely celebrity obsessed world, they someday may! Anyway, with Sting meaning so many different things, including an insect or animal sting, I find it hard to believe the majority of people have the celebrity in their head when they're checking it out. 69.210.50.238 07:04, 29 November 2006 (UTC)kj
Can someone tell me why Sting's genre is classical?
Because of the Dowland project.
Lute88
04:28, 17 January 2007 (UTC)
Dolphins
He also made this soundtrack: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphins_%28movie%29
... which is not classical. B. Kruse
I didn't say it was. It was supposed to be a separate comment. 134.155.22.245 ( talk) 13:40, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Stings main genre is jazz -- ATaylor0927 09:29, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
maybe you do not like what sting said in 1987 but that is a very notable quote and should stay. it is also verifiable with the information given so leave the quote alone because this is an encyclopedia. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by I Like Sting, Really I Do ( talk • contribs) 00:46, 4 March 2007 (UTC).
I noticed that Sting is on the List of ex-Roman Catholics, but I can't find anything in the article about it (apologies if it's just my poor eyesight!). Did he officially renounce his Catholicism? Does he belong in Category:Former Roman Catholics? Martin 02:29, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
First let me say, as a dire Sting fan, I find it ridiculous that I had to waste so much time reading about two people fighting over a frickin yoga instructor etc. I'm hear to read and contribute about Sting, not try to prove that I know more than the next person. Seriously people! Also, to the author of this, I find it interesting that under Stings genres of music, you do not have JAZZ. Jazz is where Sting started, it is his love and it is what he primarly returned to when he went solo. He is VERY CLEAR about this in his autobiography. -- ATaylor0927 09:28, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
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"Sting", to my experience, has most often been used to denote the piercing from a stinger. I propose that this article be moved to Sting (musician) (currently a redirect), and Sting (disambiguation) moved to this title. Do I have opposition or support? -- Gray Porpoise 23:13, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Someone moved Sting to Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner without gathering consensus - and then replaced the Sting redirect with the wrestler article. Probably not the appropriate thing. Should be discussed here. For now I've reverted Sting back to the redirect and I've requested that the move be reversed. (John User:Jwy talk) 05:51, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was move. JPG-GR ( talk) 18:36, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Sting → Sting (musician) — As mentioned widely above, "Sting" is a phrase used to refer to a number of topics, including a wrestler who goes only by that name. There are a number of generic uses for the word "sting" and it would make a lot more sense if this page was moved to "Sting (musician)" with the main "Sting" page being a disambiguation page, as many have discussed already on this page. — Bssc81 ( talk) 06:36, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
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Wikipedia's naming conventions.A small point - Eric Clapton is not "Sir Eric", although perhaps he should be... 86.149.63.31 ( talk) 15:01, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
No hay menciones sobre los trabajos en colaboracion de Sting / Eberhard Schoener (Eberhard Schoener - Flashback (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Magic (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Flashback (1988) - Phonogram. Puede alguien aportar mas informacion sobre este?
There are no entries on the works in collaboration with Sting / Eberhard Schoener (Eberhard Schoener - Flashback (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Magic (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Flashback (1988) - Phonogram. Can anyone provide more information on this?
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Takenae ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
When/how did he become a buddhist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.36.251.86 ( talk) 20:26, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
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1. The reference cited for this figure is a bad link.
2. 500 million is unrealistically high or any artist other than the Beatles or Elvis Presley. See this article for details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists#300_million_to_499_million_records —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mister Tog ( talk • contribs) 04:31, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Added a note about how he was the inspiration for Constantine from Hellblazer. --- Is there any truth in the rumour that he got the nickname "Sting" from the yellow-and-black jerseys he used to wear? // Liftarn
No. TheScotch ( talk) 10:27, 24 July 2010 (UTC)
are their any sources about bipolar depression and sting? Someone recently made an edit on Björk claiming she is bipolar. But this was deleted because of no reliable information - it seems to be only an rumour. But maybe both suffer under a less problematic disorder called Cyclothymia oder Bipolar II - depressive episodes with episodes of weak mania. This can be treated with lithium, but lithium or other phase stabilizers are not a necessary medication. I've had a friend who was suffering under this disorder IMO - weak mania may be a state which is very productive to artists like my friend or the above mentioned musicians - and some ideas are a product of depression. Rabauz 12:01, 11 Dec 2004 (UTC)
I thought it might have com from being in Police ( Police Sting )
Lithium is an element and cannot spontaneously arise in the brain. It can be released from a gland or from vesicles within cells, or it could be generally released into the blood stream from a gland elsewhere in the body - I'm no expert on lithium metabolism; but to refer to the "occurrence of lithium in the brain when one views a sunset" seems severely misguided.
While lithium cannot spontaneously arise in the brain, you can absorb lithium from the sun. Small amounts of lithium can be absorbed by the body, mainly through the eyes, which is what Stings song "Lithium Sunset" deals with. Lithium is soothing to a person, even one who is not bi-polar, whish is why watching sunrise and sunsets is so peaceful and relaxing. ATaylor0927-- ATaylor0927 08:53, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to add some other perspective: Lithium is a chemical element not a particle of radiation from the Sun. Lithium exists only as compounds on the earth as it is unstable. Sting's song 'Lithium Sunset' is probably actually about him taking Lithium for his Bipolar Disorder. Note in the lyrics where he mentions 'I've been knocked out of the race. I will get better with your light on my face' etc. This is a metaphor. Note that in Sting's book of lyrics 'Sting Lyrics' he mentions that a Shaman told him that Lithium could be absorbed through the eye and he basically states that he does not understand that, yet he wrote a song about it? No, Sting is playing his usual game with the meaning of some of his songs. Also note Sting's songs: Heavy Cloud No Rain, Dancing In The Rain, Hole In My Life.-- Jet999 ( talk) 03:34, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
This article as it stands only talks about Sting's US sales and successes. It needs a lot of work as it is (how many times did he "kick off" a year?) but as a British artist who enjoys worldwide popularity, this aspect in particular seems rather incongruous. ProhibitOnions 15:57, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
There is also a Sting in programming I'm not sure if it's a computer language or an operating system, or both. I didn't want to put anything here yet, but if someone else sees this and knows, they can add the link and page. [unsigned]
Does anybody know how The Police formed, or where Sting met the other members?
Shouldnt "Sting" be the disambiguation page? The wrestler and the singer are both identified by that name almost solely, and Steve Borden has the name trademarked while Gordon Summer does not. IMO, "Sting" should redirect to the wrestler before it redirects to the singer. Tromboneguy0186 05:51, 7 April 2006 (UTC)
A user queried about me moving this page from Sting to Sting (musician), "the musician is the most important meaning". Perhaps to a pop music fan. But to me and many, I have had to suffer or avoid bee and wasp and nettle stings, and at sea other stinging organisms, much more often than I have had to concern myself with the musician Sting. Ditto likely very many other people. Some animal stings can kill and are a serious medical concern. Anthony Appleyard 16:12, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
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Ugh, that photo is terrible. It looks like some kid went to work on it with a copy of MS Paint. I know it is from the commons, but surely we can come up with something better? Anyone want to look for a better photo? Aguerriero 20:39, 2 March 2006 (UTC)
Sting is a former Catholic, and has chosen a different religion entirely. So why is it so important to stress his family's Catholic beliefs, taking up the first few lines of his early life section. I feel this aspect of his genealogy is irrelevant, and it would be more appropriate and interesting to the reader to omit Catholic entirely from this article. Gilliamjf 08:18, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
ahpook 17:08, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Under Sting's list of properties I've listed his apartment on Newcastle Quayside (even though he is barely there!) hedpeguyuk 17:08, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Well, if that is the case, I included his country cottage in the Lake District as well, this is featured in The World of Interiors magazine from December 2004.-- TarAncalime 12:35, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
With all due respect to the citizens of West Hempstead, New York, the only "sting" that can be associated with this charming town has to do, ironically, with the police: there is no shred of published evidence anywhere suggesting that Sting the musician has never owned property there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.198.115.136 ( talk) 13:57, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
I've heard that the royalties are split 10% Sting and 90% Mark Knopfler, as opposed to the 50/50 described in this article. Anyone know? -- 67.42.33.65 08:52, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
Under "years active" it lists 1982 to present. Should this not also include his years in the Police? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.216.157.38 ( talk • contribs)
Another movie Sting has appeared in is "The Grotesque". He actually played a leading role in it - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113224/ -- 66.110.32.56 15:57, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Shouldn't the Bring on the Night film be mentioned? Badagnani 21:56, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
The normal spelling of Fuchsia is Fuchsia. Not sure how the lady spells her name. pauldanon
Why is the interesting fact that Sting invited fans up on stage being deleted (twice). IT qualifies. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs)
You seem to be taking this personally. You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about this which is strange since I do not know you nor ever met you. It appears this is a personal vendetta of some sort to ensure it DOESN'T qualify on your part. Furthermore you did not address the points about John Constantine in Hellblazer or the yoga instructors name, yet those do not appear anywhere online except the former in ONE VERY obscure course. Why are you not deleting these? But I will endevour to please you, regardless. First off, here is the biography page itself: http://brushwithfame.com/bioscan.php where is starts "In the old days..." and continues to "Now he began asking for Volunteers to step up and play with him." Note this does not soley reference Ross Viner. IT refers to others. Furthermore, there is a VIDEO. What more proof do you need? second off: http://www.stingus.net/forum/threads.php?id=1730_0_13_0_C a guy named Jason Keel http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessjk.html Nate Rudd: http://www.scarlet.nl/~gugten/s19960810.htm Scott Antoine http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesssa.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessds.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnessfb.html and this http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesste.html Another person: http://users.sisna.com/clio95/stingnesssa.html Famous proposal: http://web.archive.org/web/19990820134956/members.home.net/rockyd7/rock_steady/
That took me about 3 minutes to find.
The official Sting site also has historical concert reviews which have various people singing with him.
This is just to name a few.
Now that I have proven this (again), why are you not deleting reference to Danny Paradise? Also, there is far more evidence Sting did invite fans on stage than the reference to John Constantine. Will you be deleting this too?
And the number of artists to have done this is not enormous. You could say the number of artists practicing yoga is enormous too, yet that is in there. This particular event got wide coverage, including PBS, muchmusic, Real TV, etc.
Since you do not trust youtube i removed that link.
Didn't you ask earlier today for other references of this fact then it would appropriate? In fact you said "If this is such common knowledge, as you claim, you should have no trouble finding and providing a citation from a notable source for this information. If Sting invited fans at multiple concerts to join him onstage to sing, provide a citation for that fact, without any reference to yourself, and that would qualify as encyclopaedic content" So I did, several. Did you even look at the links? Again, this seems quite personal to you. I've provided what you asked. Did I date your sister or something ;) (that is a joke). You figured I made it up, so you asked for additional proof. You asked for exteranl references to others doing that so I provided that too-several. Now you're saying that still isn't good enough? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs) .
Sir, That would be fine but I suspect the Theoldanarchist will delete that (he asked for proof and I provided it and above but you'll see that he changed his mind). Besides what is the difference? Why is reference to Danny Paradise OK? Is it the fact I am submitting it? If so no problem. Someone else can. Please explain the difference. Maybe Danny Paradise's name should only appear under "Yoga"? Same thing, isn't? For the record I've never brought up the duet in various forums. But how do you know about it (ross viner's duet)
You still have not answered the question why Danny Paradise's name is ok, but Ross Viner's is not. You have jumped to a conclusion that (1) I am Ross Viner, and (2) it is not interesting to others. I've yet to hear Danny Paradise name TV about this, yet this video is still airing (which prompted me to put the here). All you are doing is trying to justifying your original opinion it doesn't belong and any evidence contrary you ignore. I was asked to provide further proof of this fact, and I found MORE than enough. The all of the sudden you want to say "too bad" anyways". I think you assumed the writer is Ross Viner, and once you assummed that you it clouded any judgment of whether this fact may be interesting to others or not. Have you seen the reaction of others while watching the video? Try passing the name Danny Paradise's name, or John Constantine in Hellblazer tidbit and see if ithe reaction is similar. No, it certainly is personal on your part as you can't admit it is more interesting that Danny Paradise's name, or John Constantine in Hellblazer. Yet you do not removed those (and still have not explained why it is more appropriate). —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rossdv ( talk • contribs) .
I wanted to let everyone know that User:Rossdv has taken this trivia (and trivial) dispute to the Mediation Cabal (here: [ [2]]). In case any of you wish to make any comments. --- Charles 22:43, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
Update on the mediation case:
I was not named as a party to the mediation, and I've stayed out of it so far. If the two parties above aren't willing to take a position, however, I will. Anyone else is welcome to join the mediation by going to the case and entering the discussion. -- Dhartung | Talk 01:45, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I think I did this right. Well I am thoroughly flattered. All this over little ol’ me. Rossdv, are you someone I know? Are you family? LOL. Or is that your real name and initial? Where did you see the video? Recently? I am always pleased at the response my duet (to think I did it twice) brings. The pleasure people seem to get from it surprises even me, more than a decade later and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate hearing from people still. I’d love wikipedia to help “spread the joy”. As pointed out about above why it is not as worthy as Danny Paradise, or a comic book character, I do not know but that is up to wikipedia. I’ll try not to let it hurt my feelings. LOL. As much as I would love to see it included here if it brings the editors pleasure to delete it (which I can’t understand why) then no sweat off my back. Regardless “I’m So Happy….” either way and I hope you all enjoy the video as much as others do. Ross Viner (standing up) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rviner ( talk • contribs) .
This is unbelievable. Its been asked how I knew about this. Someone told me my name was here under Sting. Truthfully I was excited when I heard that. When I saw all the fuss here I thought I would comment. Thank you Rossdv very much for going up to bat for this. As mentioned I do have all the details and if I dig up my scrap book I will get back here or to you. But honestly it is not that important (how do you keep track here?). I would love for it to be here of course. But put your energy into fighting for the rain forest. Sting would want that too. (You might want to use a different name while doing it or I will get credit) LOL. Same for some of the others. I can not imagine why Stings yoga teachers name or the fact Sting flew Concord is somehow more important than this. Do not take it all personally (If I do not then you should not). They have their views. It is unfortunate they do not see the video the same way others do. I think that you used a name very similar (exactly) like mine hurt and they are choosing to use that as an excuse not to put it up. Just enjoy the video send it to your friends and thanks a bunch. Any questions feel free to email me (apparently I am easy to find. LOL). Happiness to all Ross Viner
Well this page certainly shows the wikipedia users' bias. Generally the typical wikipedian is a Gen X white male who is technically inclined etc. These people tend to be a bit obsessed with celebrities, and Sting's music fits right into their demographic. I think others would see how "sting" directing right to this page is a little silly. "Slash" does not direct to the guitar guy from Guns n Roses. "The Rock" does not direct to the movie star. Flea does not direct to the musician. Carpenter doesn't direct to Karen Carpenter. I fear in our increasely celebrity obsessed world, they someday may! Anyway, with Sting meaning so many different things, including an insect or animal sting, I find it hard to believe the majority of people have the celebrity in their head when they're checking it out. 69.210.50.238 07:04, 29 November 2006 (UTC)kj
Can someone tell me why Sting's genre is classical?
Because of the Dowland project.
Lute88
04:28, 17 January 2007 (UTC)
Dolphins
He also made this soundtrack: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphins_%28movie%29
... which is not classical. B. Kruse
I didn't say it was. It was supposed to be a separate comment. 134.155.22.245 ( talk) 13:40, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Stings main genre is jazz -- ATaylor0927 09:29, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
maybe you do not like what sting said in 1987 but that is a very notable quote and should stay. it is also verifiable with the information given so leave the quote alone because this is an encyclopedia. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by I Like Sting, Really I Do ( talk • contribs) 00:46, 4 March 2007 (UTC).
I noticed that Sting is on the List of ex-Roman Catholics, but I can't find anything in the article about it (apologies if it's just my poor eyesight!). Did he officially renounce his Catholicism? Does he belong in Category:Former Roman Catholics? Martin 02:29, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
First let me say, as a dire Sting fan, I find it ridiculous that I had to waste so much time reading about two people fighting over a frickin yoga instructor etc. I'm hear to read and contribute about Sting, not try to prove that I know more than the next person. Seriously people! Also, to the author of this, I find it interesting that under Stings genres of music, you do not have JAZZ. Jazz is where Sting started, it is his love and it is what he primarly returned to when he went solo. He is VERY CLEAR about this in his autobiography. -- ATaylor0927 09:28, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
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"Sting", to my experience, has most often been used to denote the piercing from a stinger. I propose that this article be moved to Sting (musician) (currently a redirect), and Sting (disambiguation) moved to this title. Do I have opposition or support? -- Gray Porpoise 23:13, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Someone moved Sting to Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner without gathering consensus - and then replaced the Sting redirect with the wrestler article. Probably not the appropriate thing. Should be discussed here. For now I've reverted Sting back to the redirect and I've requested that the move be reversed. (John User:Jwy talk) 05:51, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
The result of the proposal was move. JPG-GR ( talk) 18:36, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Sting → Sting (musician) — As mentioned widely above, "Sting" is a phrase used to refer to a number of topics, including a wrestler who goes only by that name. There are a number of generic uses for the word "sting" and it would make a lot more sense if this page was moved to "Sting (musician)" with the main "Sting" page being a disambiguation page, as many have discussed already on this page. — Bssc81 ( talk) 06:36, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
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Wikipedia's naming conventions.A small point - Eric Clapton is not "Sir Eric", although perhaps he should be... 86.149.63.31 ( talk) 15:01, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
No hay menciones sobre los trabajos en colaboracion de Sting / Eberhard Schoener (Eberhard Schoener - Flashback (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Magic (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Flashback (1988) - Phonogram. Puede alguien aportar mas informacion sobre este?
There are no entries on the works in collaboration with Sting / Eberhard Schoener (Eberhard Schoener - Flashback (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Magic (1978) EMI Electrola, Eberhard Schoener - Video Flashback (1988) - Phonogram. Can anyone provide more information on this?
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Takenae ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
When/how did he become a buddhist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.36.251.86 ( talk) 20:26, 15 April 2009 (UTC)