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Status: Single
City: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
State: Scotland
Country: UK
Signup Date: 4/14/2005
Saturday, February 07, 2009 

So, i get sent emails giving me updates on every chart postion and album sales throughout the world.

I look on something like wikipedia, and see that there are so many mistakes on there. Now it's quite special to me getting a number 1 single and album and some chart positions that people have entered on wikipedia take my number 1's away from me.

So i decided i would correct the page and enter the right positions. It helps me for the information on there to be correct as alot of people who interview me use this site as their reference.

However every time i try to change anything, it get's changed back by people who then get so annoyed at me and tell me i'm wrong.

I know this is such a random blog but i find it hilarious. I was actually sitting laughing to myself when i got a message telling me i was wrong and with no references i had no right to change any information.

Surely i am reference enough hahahaha

Anyway I've tried and failed to put the right information on this website, so take anything on it with a huuuuuge pinch of salt :-)

x



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Leslie™

 
<3
 
Posted by Leslie™ on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:02 PM
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Being_fr4nK

 
should you not be in EDINBURGH with mr lovell..and another bet....i bet him for the first goal!!
 
Posted by Being_fr4nK on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:06 PM
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Being_fr4nK

 
i first seen you at tim finn gig in queens hall..YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY..I KNEW YOU WOULD..weel done Amy- x
 
Posted by Being_fr4nK on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:07 PM
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The Lake Divide (acoustic)

 
Hmmm... That's interesting. Maybe they should call it Ficklepedia instead what do you think? Anyway how time flies, it's 1 year ago on Valentine's day I saw you play Exeter Uni. Maybe you'll head down and play in Devon again one day :)
 
Posted by The Lake Divide (acoustic) on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:07 PM
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mi.r

 
...hahaha
 
Posted by mi.r on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:12 PM
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ThomyX
Tom Roszik

 
Wikipedia... *rolls eyes* They shouted at me once, because I uploaded a photo of an artist. The good thing is that the artist is one of my best friends, but they were like 'what would the artist say to this? blah blah blah'.
 
Posted by ThomyX on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:18 PM
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Domingo

 
Wikipedia... Yes thanks for telling us not to take it at face value. We just need to be reminded of that from time to time.....On the other hand, the time when anyone could change anything and the changes became the official text at once (as it was the case a year ago) wasn't that good either; I should know that cuz I used to be an author and it took just one i**ot deleting entire paragraphs just because they didn't like them or they thought them not necessary to screw up many hours' work :(....Doesn't matter, we know you are always the number one, no matter what wiki says ;)....Greeting from Germany....Domingo
 
Posted by Domingo on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:32 PM
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La ligne et les vers
Marcellin Caugniteau

 
I Amy if you can contact on wikipedia this profile :This_flag_once_was_red http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:This_flag_once_was_red ...this man drive your article on wiki because many fans would change informations . i m sorry i'm french (and my english no comment) but i know wiki and say to this man :This_flag_once_was_red ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:This_flag_once_was_red This_flag_once_was_red I think is better... sorry for my blabla frenglish. :o)
 
Posted by La ligne et les vers on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:51 PM
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Jennifer Freil
Jennifer Freil

 
LOL OMG, I hate that!!! ....Just tell them where to go!!....That's so funny & annoying though. Then if you said "I know Amy" they'll be like "Shut up, no you dont" LOL weirdos!!
 
Posted by Jennifer Freil on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:58 PM
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Wendy

 
lol...that is funny!
 
Posted by Wendy on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 5:08 PM
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nan_nan
Nancy Nan nan

 
Wikipedia?I think that W is not reliable. Wikipedia then say that after Amy Macdonald was born in Denmark and has musical influences such as Iron Maiden and Pantera _XD hahaha!
 
Posted by nan_nan on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 5:25 PM
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Derek

 
Fortunately your fans don't need wikipedia to tell them who is number one in their hearts, Amy Macdonald, of course!!!!....
 
Posted by Derek on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 5:37 PM
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Tourniquet

 
Hey Amy to your true fans you'll always be No's 1 Keep it up girl take care xx
 
Posted by Tourniquet on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:03 PM
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Theresa Mae

 
Helloooo from Atlantic City Amy! How are you today?? Are you makin' music? We hope soooo! We love your music!! Can't wait for you to come to AC!! (:
 
Posted by Theresa Mae on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:15 PM
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Zoë Lee

 
this is why I never use wikipedia as a source of information, at my studies we are not allowed to... ..it is kinda funny though, I wonder if the person who send you the message is on myspace here and reads this blog...... that would be funny!
 
Posted by Zoë Lee on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:17 PM
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Domingo

 
Of course you can use wiki to SEARCH for information - it often happens to be very useful - but you can't quote it as a source.
 
Posted by Domingo on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 9:24 PM
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Lili

 
Because for most people, you are number 1 everywhere !! that's great for U ;-) It was awesome to meet you at the M6 Music Mobile Live. Hope I can talk to you again in France !
 
Posted by Lili on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:21 PM
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Eternal
Alex Bond

 
That is too funny!..Hopefully someday they will get it right.
 
Posted by Eternal on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:25 PM
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Edward
Edward Prokofiev

 
Heh, wiki... always thought it's a doubtful source of information, cause anybody can edit an articles. :D Oh, dear Amy, you'll be my # 1 FOREVER. And i don't care what crappy online encyclopedia says! With all love from Russia! -Edward
 
Posted by Edward on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 6:59 PM
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John Harcus

 
wikipedia has gout!
 
Posted by John Harcus on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 8:21 PM
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BestRockers
Best Rockers

 
LOOL that's why I never trust wikipedia... there's always something wrong with it -.- still WE know you're number 1!! XP
 
Posted by BestRockers on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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doha
doha madani

 
People can be stupid. CONGRATS!
 
Posted by doha on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 8:40 PM
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Mirror Notes

 
This is awesome. I bet the guy who send you that mail is dying of shame right now.
 
Posted by Mirror Notes on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 8:51 PM
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Georgia...
Georgia Elander

 
my friend did an essay about mount vesuvius, and it said vesuvius erupted in 1974! i was laughing so much and she was like, "Well, i got if from wikipedia!"..and i was like, "Trust me, vesuvius did not erupt in the 1970s."
 
Posted by Georgia... on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 9:16 PM
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Marion

 
this IS hilarous!
 
Posted by Marion on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 9:59 PM
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Derek

 
I'm just glad that you use the internet to connect with your fans, even if it is just about wikipedia, I appreciate your sharing this with us.
 
Posted by Derek on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 10:15 PM
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..//Franchus//..
François-marie Nivon

 
love
 
Posted by ..//Franchus//.. on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 10:30 PM
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bea

 
Hallo Amy . I just want to tell you that here in Sweden it not so many people that belive in what its says on wikipedia , so please dont you spend your time on changing the words i think that your fans know that truth . Best wishes Bea
 
Posted by bea on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 11:36 PM
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whiterabbit360

 
^^ if wiki says it, its true!^^
 
Posted by whiterabbit360 on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 12:51 AM
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Craig

 
So, I'm sitting in the back row, shivering, looking at the whitest snow on the Pentlands and wondering what sort of maniac would be up there on a day like this. The guy next to me is drunk and has spilled his hot tea on me twice, I wipe my sleeve and grin at his 15 yr old kid who has been in the pub with him and is having the day of his life. In front of me a punter keeps turning round and showing me his text messages, i've never met him before, but i'm thinking jeez, i love this guy. Somewhere, loneliness exists, but not here. The air is let out of a blue balloon, it rasps over our heads sharply. I look around and we are all laughing. 3 yrs old again. Stevie, you know you really didn't need to score. The purest moments of existence. A whistle sounds. I wipe my eyes and snuggling into my jacket, head off into the night.
 
Posted by Craig on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 1:56 AM
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I Am Blaze

 
Don't feel so bad. I tried to change the listing for my cousin, Yolande Betbeze, Miss America in 1952 or 53 (can remember which) because they spelled her name wrong, and it would not let me.
 
Posted by I Am Blaze on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 4:38 AM
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Michelle

 
I don't consult Wikipedia for anything, and it's exactly for those reasons. My cat is a more reliable authority on things than Wiki is! ;)
 
Posted by Michelle on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 5:23 AM
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Margo

 
duuuh;-) I love wikipedia, but I don't fight with English one:D they have so many restricts and stuff:P and yeah, I believe that they are not sure if it's real you;-) how would they know?:p though still funny;-)
 
Posted by Margo on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:26 AM
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Aracne
Aracne Halliwer

 
Really ironic :D
 
Posted by Aracne on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 10:55 AM
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Ayla en Elevation (Anggun)
Ayla Backpacker

 
Proof that "Free and opened encyclopedia" is based on the same utopia as an "egalitarian world", because it refuses to acknowledge human is defintely corrupted, evil and unable to act for goodness and truth unless forced to. Well, that was a funny one anyway. Maybe they will say that you are biased LOL ! Keep those coming ;-)
 
Posted by Ayla en Elevation (Anggun) on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 1:36 PM
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Ztreliin

 
But seriously, you have the right to change your own information :S I would be cp, haha xD
 
Posted by Ztreliin on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 6:23 PM
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Feargal

 
Amy, I heard a radio interview a while ago I think it was the guy who used to front The Waterboys, ( not sure ) anyway, he was big famous and had tons of hits and he said he tried to correct stuff on Wikipedia and the same thing happened him they changed it back...
 
Posted by Feargal on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 9:27 PM
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Ross
Ross Cameron

 
Incredible. Just goes to show that you are the main reference for you - not wikipedia. You're not alone - I'll bet most people in the public eye have inaccurate stuff posted about them Good for you for taking time & trying to do something about it :)
 
Posted by Ross on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 8:25 PM
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Tina

 
Aint it funny that other people know it so much better than the one who's affected? It's good you can laugh about lovely people like that...keep it :)
 
Posted by Tina on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 9:40 PM
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Rob

 
Hi Amy, so sorry, Wikipedia is a bit of a club with its own very complicated rules, and it takes a lot of hard work to be accepted there. The problem is that there are so many self-appointed experts, to say nothing of the trolls, and there are also folk who pretend to be someone else. :-( So, the community has built up some very tough resistance to folk coming in and correcting things. However, on the positive side I have created lots of new pages there and with over 1,000 edits I am now getting the hang of editing it. I still lose some battles, and like you I sometimes give up in despair at the rules, but in the end, the truth will out. One thing you can do is provide a link to your own blog or website and folk who are interested will fight your battles for you. Trust me - you have many fans who do care about the truth and also about getting wikipedia right. cheers, Rob (the BIG KIC: Kilsyth International Carnival Society)
 
Posted by Rob on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 11:46 PM
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Armand

 
Sure, and if you tell that you make it by yourself, nobody will believe you :-D You will see answers like, "yes and I am the pope, or things like this"
 
Posted by Armand on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 11:13 AM
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Domingo

 
In most cases these answers are correct... You guys shouldn't be too hard on wikipedians. Funny it is, though.
 
Posted by Domingo on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 12:36 PM
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