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William Lupien bio

Sionk, I don't understand why you consider the numerous sources cited in the article to be unreliable. All of the industry magazine articles (references [10]-[29]) would fit within the category of news sources, which are generally considered reliable sources by Wikipedia standards, and without exception, they prominently feature Lupien as the key person involved in both Instinet and OptiMark. The same goes for the Harvard Business School case studies (references [1],[2] and [31]). Even the title of one of the articles ([14], Equities, "Wild Bill Rides Again") refers to Lupien by first name, thus indicating his name familiarity in the industry. Wikipedia's entry on Instinet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instinet) describes Lupien as the key player in bringing Instinet to prominence in the securities industry. Lupien has in fact done as much as any man alive today to transform the securities industry from a mainly manual, exchange floor and telephone based operation to the modern age of electronic networks. Other Wikipedia entries on executives in the financial industry (e.g., Jamie Dimon, Lloyd Blankfein, Ray Dalio) inseparably link these individual's significance to their leadership positions within their corresponding firms (J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bridgewater Associates, respectively). If you need further convincing, I can put you in touch with prominent individuals in the securities industry who will vouch for Lupien's significance.97.118.143.18 (talk) 17:37, 18 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sionk, I've heard nothing from you re my previous post (above) in over a month.97.118.137.46 (talk) 14:44, 26 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've nothing else to add. Sources need to be reliable and substantially about Lupien, not passing mentions. Sionk (talk) 17:25, 26 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sionk, with all due respect, describing the references cited as "passing mentions" about Lupien indicates to me that you have not read any of them, else you would not make such an inaccurate comment. I request another editor in order to appeal your refusal to publish this bio.97.118.137.46 (talk) 13:32, 31 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe the best solution would be to ask advice or a second opinion at Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk. Sionk (talk) 18:16, 31 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Article for review - April Byron

Hi Sionk,

You reviewed (and declined) my submission about April Byron, Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/April_Byron. I have made the suggested edits - removing obscure sources and replacing with more verifiable and relevant citations. Also removed genealogical heading and listed only relevant ancestral history (similar to that featured in 'early life and beginnings' section of Olivia Newton-John).

I am hoping I have it right this time, as I would very much like to get an article about April approved asap! She is an important link in Australian music history and I know others would love to have her information included on the site.

If you would be able to take another look and let me know if the article is acceptable now, I would greatly appreciate it! As this is my first wiki article (and my third attempt at having it approved :/ ), suggestions/help would be fantastic. Thanks so much! Amyhausen (talk) 20:04, 24 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tanisha Scott submission

Hello Sionk,

Thanks for your feedback. I will supply more evidence of my subject's Wikipedia worthiness, but I want to note that she has been nominated for MTV VMA Awards in the Choreographer category three times and Tanisha Scott has been noted for her choreography on current Wikipedia pages. So, in addition to her working with famous people, she has been acknowledged by the music industry and in her profession as a choreographer of note. Do her nominations and Wikipedia mentions not reflect her worthiness?

KimberlyKimwrites (talk) 20:46, 24 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Articles for deletion/Dinesh Swamy

This is my first article made for dinesh swamy in Wikipedia. I was gathering content for him. so I followed him on linkedin. I have gone through the guidelines and rephrased the content. Let me know your thoughts so that I can improvise. Thank you.Prernasw (talk) 16:47, 25 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Filippo Drago

Dear Sionk, you've declined the submission of the Articles for creation/Filippo Drago, adding the comment: Few (if any) reliable secondary sources. Has Professor Drago and/or his work(s) been written about in newspapers, magazines or academic papers? Professor Drago is the author of many acedemic papers see at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Filippo+Drago In the last year (2013) he published 20 academic articles He also author of several books: “Farmacologia Oculare Vol.5” (Mediconsult Editrice, Catania) “Trattato di Farmacologia Oculare” (UTET, Torino) “La Prova Scritta di Farmacologia” (Spazio Libri,Catania) “O’Connor Davies’s Farmaci Oftalmici” (Piccin,Padova) He is member of Editorial Office of Academic Journals such as: European Journal of Pharmacology(Editor in Chief: Prof. W.H. Gispen, Elsevier, Amsterdam), Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health(Editor in Chief: Prof. M.G. Carta, Bio-Med Central, New York) and of Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics(Editor in Chief: Prof. C. Crosson). He is co-editor of “Farmacologia – Principidi base e applicazioni terapeutiche” (Minerva Medica, Torino) He has appeared in several italian TV programs promoting scientific information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TWj1di0iiI He is the organizer of an important summer school in Neuroscience, taken in Catania, Italy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnGc1P13LQo He is a notable worldwide pharmacologist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDa9zbqOTVk

I think that thera many reliable sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pchemc (talk • contribs) 14:27, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

They are not. They are things authored by him, not about him, as I thought I made clear in my comment on the draft article. Sionk (talk) 14:39, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Dear Sionk, you are right about the books, however academic publications are cited, so are about him and his work.

All references of the wikipedia article of professor Drago are secondary and third-party sources. The curriculum vitae of professor Drago is available from secondary source such as: https://www.ecnp.eu/~/media/Files/ecnp/.../CV%20Drago.pdf‎ http://www.frontiersin.org/people/u/16703/profile

If you look to these youtube videos, all of that are about him and not authored by him: He has appeared in several italian TV programs promoting scientific information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TWj1di0iiI He is the organizer of an important summer school in Neuroscience, taken in Catania, Italy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnGc1P13LQo He is a notable worldwide pharmacologist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDa9zbqOTVk

Even the on-line information sites such as: http://www.lasiciliaweb.it/articolo/101616 shows article about him. Most of articles and references about him are on-line. Can the on-line articles about him considered secondary sources? If not let me know how to overcome this problem, because there are many information about this pharmacologist. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pchemc (talk • contribs) 10:47, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sylvia Schwartz

Thank you very much Sionk for your advice concerning Sylvia Schwartz's biography. I'll follow your advice and resubmit the draft. Basil Carmody (backwards of) Lisaby 15:05, 27 October 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lisaby (talk • contribs) Hi Sionk, I added your references and resubmitted the article. Editing Wikipedia is a bit like MS DOS used to be. One forgets all the conventions quickly and it'a a bit difficult at first to re-learn them, but -once back up to speed - it's fun to do. I'm giving myself any free time I can find until tommorrow evening to keep on adding to the article.Lisaby 21:38, 29 October 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lisaby (talk • contribs) [reply]

Grinberg method

Hi Sionk, in this entry there is a verification tag near Avi Grinberg being a paramedic. I have check the information and know that it's correct. What to I need to do in order to remove the tag? Do I need to get a hold of some kind of formal document and send it to you? Do you have another idea? Thanks a lot. --Shulas (talk) 15:21, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Nora Denzel

Hi Sionk,

Thanks for reviewing my entry for submission. I was curious about the reason for denial, that my "references do not adequately evidence the subject's notability." I had 11 references from notable sources. Can you please explain further? Is it because I cite her own site? Would removing it while keeping the others help? I have re-read the sections on notably and believe Nora Denzel qualifies. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks very much. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.15.2.181 (talk) 00:24, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You need to read the whole message for example "see the guidelines on the notability of people and the golden rule" - her personal website, LinkedIn, YouTube etc. don't count towards notability. I didn't think the brief "Top 10" (in an obscure news website) and "Top 25" profiles were extensive enough and significant enough by themselves. I realise she's a woman successfully working in a very male dominated industry, but the reliable news sourcing is too weak at the moment. Sionk (talk) 01:27, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tony Grey Submission

Dear Sionk,

Thank you for reviewing my Tony Grey submission. You have rejected it because of "unreliable sources." I am confused, as the sources seem to be quite reliable. (Bass Musician Magazine etc.) I reviewed what was a wikipedia reliable source and the ones I used seem to fit the bill. Could you tell me specifically what is wrong with the sources I used? Thank you. - Walter Wkolosky (talk) 13:56, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It was rejected because it "is not adequately supported by reliable sources". The strongest source is an interview in Bass Musician Magazine, Grey talking about himself, so not tremendously independent. His notability needs to be established by citing significant journalistic coverage about him; the biographical info needs to be verifiable using published sources. Sionk (talk) 14:03, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Lane Sutton COI

Hi Sionk,

I understand that you may find a conflict of interest on the page. However, I have tried to maintain an unbiased view by including more fact-based information and looked at similar pages to get an idea. Most of the information has been cited that should have it. Can you provide any advice as to revising the phrasing and wording of the article so that it does stay neutral, but also how to de-orphan it?

Thank you. Lanesutton (talk) 23:49, 30 October 2013 (UTC)Lanesutton[reply]

Declined Articles for creation/LugLess

Greetings: I have been told that one of the sources (Crain's) was under-cited, so I cited it additional times because the information seems solid, but am uncertain if this is acceptable practice. Also, there are several notable media outlets covering the organization, and I included a couple more references. Do you think it requires a press mention section or additional references? Thank You! Vitopian (talk) 00:38, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Howard Roberts politician

Hi Sionk,

I am a little perplexed that you have rejected my article on this politician based on notability and references. I do feel both are addressed by the original article. This is my first Wikipedia article and so I would appreciate your feedback.

Best wishes, MD. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.165.57.25 (talk) 19:18, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

What makes you think he meets Wikipedia's notability criteria? This isn't the place for every elected local councillor to have a profile. Sionk (talk) 20:39, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Peter York Solmssen article

Can you help me and tell me why Peter York Solmssen page was rejected and steer me towards someone who can help.RebeccaHS (talk) 00:45, 2 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The article hasn't been rejected yet. I don't know why a message was left on your Talk page. However, you'll need to show that Solmssen has been widely noticed, per Wikipedia's 'golden rule'. It looks like most of the news sources mention him only briefly, at best. Sionk (talk) 00:57, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Dean Mosher

Thank you for reviewing the article and tidying it up. Since the article is published I am wondering: even though my COI in this is second-hand, would it be more appropriate of me to suggest changes on the Talk page rather than editing directly? Are minor typo fixes still acceptable for me to edit? It's just my first time having any sort of coi so I want to make sure. Thanks again! -WarthogDemon 15:33, 2 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Heidi Feek

Thank you for reviewing the article request for Heidi Feek. I was wondering what the Wikipedia criteria for "news sources" includes, as American Songwriter, The Boot, and the Nashville Scene all are included under news headings for Google? A quick Google search of her name will show that she has already garnered significant, reputable news coverage. Thank you. 68.53.120.67 (talk) 00:22, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have a link to your draft article so can't look at it again. See WP:42 for the sort of things we need to see. Sionk (talk) 00:46, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Here you go. Thanks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Heidi_Feek#Heidi_Feek 68.53.120.67 (talk) 04:44, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

American Songwriter and the Nashville Scene are both reputable print news sources. AOL's The Boot is also classified as a news source under Google. She is featured within many more upstanding news outlets if you Google her (CMT, Billboard, etc). She is an established artist. Please let me know why the sources listed were grounds to decline the article. 68.53.120.67 (talk) 05:10, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Judgig by the one source that is accessible online, these are brief announcements or reviews about different music/video releases. They're not about her. However, if one of her albums or singles was widely reviewed, or one of them charted nationally then Heidi Feek might meet Wikipedia's alternative notability requirements for musicians. Sionk (talk) 11:30, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for The Vulcan, Cardiff

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Jim Cummins (Photojournalist)

Sionk - I have made several additions to the references as suggested. Could you take another look and let me know what you think. Seems like I have much better references than may wiki posts so I am surprised to not be accepted at this point. Thanks Mike Mjjjhjemjsrj (talk) 02:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC) Mjjjhjemjsrj[reply]

Sionk - incorporated your comments and found some excellent additional references to add. The new 1. and 2. references on top the the liked reference to the NY Times article should do the trick. On top of that cleaned up the text a bit more. I was hoping you could review as I have been working on this for quite some time and hoping someone who has already reviewed could take a quick look. Mjjjhjemjsrj (talk) 20:17, 15 November 2013 (UTC)Mjjjhjemjsrj[reply]

I'm not going to waste my time. YouTube and photo-sharing websites aren't "excellent additional references". See again Wikipedia's golden rule. Sionk (talk) 23:24, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Catherine Gund page

Hi Sionk, I appreciate your reviewing this page. I've made a few changes per your comments on page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Catherine_Gund. I removed "award-winning" realizing it's pretty vague and added more concrete awards along with citations in the body. I've also added more references outside of Gund's company-related pages. Let me know if there are any remaining issues to be resolved. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aubinpics (talk • contribs) 21:37, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A difficult one. Currently the sources are still very poor, mainly non-independent ones - for example the Emmy nomination is cited to a press release by Independent Television. Because she was the producer, not the director or a creative individual who made the documentary, I'm not sure she can claim the credit for the Emmy. In my view, you'd still need to find reliable news coverage about Gund, or prove she's credited with creating a work that has been widely recognised. Sionk (talk) 14:41, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Article/advice

Hi Sionk! What can I do to improve this article? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Nicola_Pfund Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.65.152.12 (talk) 09:54, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

See the explanation and advice left at the top of the article, in particular Wikipedia's 'golden rule'. Sionk (talk) 11:15, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the answer. Particularly what is weak, "significant coverage", Reliable sources" or "Independent"? Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.65.152.12 (talk) 11:38, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thomas Cook India - Wiki Content

Hi Sionk,

My article on Thomas Cook India has been declined on 26th October 2013. Here is the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Thomas_Cook_India_Ltd

It says:"This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources."

I have added all the possible citations wherever possible. I have been trying to get this successfully reviewed since quite long now.

I would be of great help if you could guide me through the same. We can take a call or Skype to further solve this.

Your help would be highly appreciated.

Kind Regards, Sid```` — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thomas Cook India Ltd (talk • contribs) 11:46, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Burnett bio

I do not understand why you reviewed my article for speedy deletion. I clearly provided reliable references. Makro (talk) 21:38, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There's no proof or any claims of notability. He's a young film maker that has produced one non notable film. Sionk (talk) 21:47, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That may be your opinion, he and the film are recognised on IMDB. I have checked all the boxes for this article to be entered onto wikipedia. Makro (talk) 01:53, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Check Wikipedia's WP:GNG and WP:CREATIVE guidelines - we don't list every person who has ever made a film. Sionk (talk) 10:27, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

John Hurst

Thank you for creating the article on John Hurst Magerius (talk) 22:37, 7 November 2013 (UTC)Andrew Selkirk[reply]

My pleasure! You did all the hard work, well done! Sionk (talk) 22:47, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Florence Mildred White

I am naturally disappointed that you have rejected my Article for Creation Florence Mildred White. I think you have misunderstood an important point. I have not stated that Mildred White was the first woman to be attested as a female constable. This is because these things were very fluid at the time and some women were called constables but they did not have the power of arrest, pension or other benefits of their male counterparts. I have stated that Mildred White was the first 'documented' woman constable and I have included the evidence mainly from the Police Museum Birmingham and other records to prove this. Because she had this status from day one of her police career she was different from all the other female constables, and was unique. The proof of this is further sourced by Dorothy Peto in her book which I have included. Could I ask you to re read my article bearing this in mind? TimothyWF (talk) 16:06, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Procedural keep

Given your new found interest and slew of editing at the article, perhaps now is the time to take the sensible step of withdrawing the nomination and leave it to pass as a procedural 'keep.' It clearly meets criteria 1 and 12 of the relevant notability guideline. (As for observational documentary, Google disputes your opinion.) Blackberry Sorbet (talk • contribs) 19:52, 11 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Far from it. I was simply trying to correct the Kafka-esque assertions that the choir was something other than it actually was, as per my explanation on the article's Talk page. Sionk (talk) 20:00, 11 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DOLLS page marked for deletion

HI Sionk,

I have re-edited the page and included further links to the artists' profile on MuchMusic, Canada's only music station, where the artist had 2 video hits charting in the top 10 and 20 countdown, and CHUM Radio (a partner) and Virgin Radio Canada also charted the artist's former project in the commercial pop 10/20. I've also removed most of the quotes from blogs as you requested.

Could you please have another look at the article?

Thanks

Lexiekent (talk) 08:44, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]


A Barnstar for You!

The AFC Backlog Buster Barnstar

Congratulations, Sionk! You're receiving the Tireless Contributor Barnstar because you reviewed 139 articles during the recent AFC Backlog elimination drive! Thank you for you contributions to Wikipedia at-large and helping to keep the backlog down. We hope you continue reviewing submissions and stay in touch at the talk page. Thank you and keep up the good work! --Mdann52talk to me! 19:28, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Time to Change (mental health campaign)

The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Walden C. Rhines‎

The references to Dr. Rhine's notability include citations from Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Business Journal, EDN, Embedded Computing, IEEE Explore, EDA Cafe, Moringstar, the Computer History Museum, and SEMI/SEMATECH. I don't know what you mean by "stuff off the internet" but these are among the most respected publications in the electronics industry and the world in general. Other references establish the validity of facts in his CV. If you take a look at the "An Oral History of Wally Rhines," Computer History Museum, you will see a great amount of detail. Not very many folks in the history of the electronicsindustry are included in the museum's oral histories. Are you looking at the revised version with these references? Glforte (talk) 17:15, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Specific advice was given by User:FoCuSandLeArN in October. We're looking for journalistic coverage about Rhines e.g. news article that talk about him in some depth. Your sources are almost all 'stuff on the internet', which doesn't prove that Rhines is widely known or important. Sionk (talk) 02:41, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

I've tried to follow the directions and re-wrote Dr. Rhines' biography to put it in my own words, and added 23 references. I didn't see any specific feedback so I'm not sure what to improve. Could you give me some some more info, such as whether you don't like the references, if there are not enough references, or if you think Dr. Rhines is not notable, etc. Do I have to change the copy to make it more different that Dr. Rhine's official biography? Any info would be very helpful. Thanks. Glforte (talk) 01:31, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Pluribus Networks

Hello, and thanks for reviewing the article I submitted (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Pluribus_Networks).

I'm confused by the rejection though. In creating the article I based its contents on similar already published wikipedia articles about companies in a similar space and similar state, with I believe a similar amount of notability: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumulus_Networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuage_Networks

The article I submitted has more contents, more links to other Wiki articles, and also more external links than these. Thanks for any thoughts on why they pass the notability test and my article doesn't. Much appreciated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pbgalvin (talk • contribs) 16:23, 23 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bill Kerdyk

Hi Sionk,

I wanted to ask about a page I submitted that you recently reviewed and rejected (William "Bill" Kerdyk). You mentioned the Golden Rule, but I used basically all sources that are independent of the individual I was writing on - they were mostly newspaper articles. I know you mentioned notability, but I have seen other Wikipedia pages on politicians who are much less accomplished/well-known than Bill Kerdyk. I was wondering if you could let me know if there is any way to fix this page and successfully resubmit. I'd very much appreciate the help, because I don't want to waste my time again.

Also, is there a number I can call for Wikipedia help, or is everything done through 'Talk'?

Thanks!

Wacurbelo (talk) 00:27, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I notice DESiegel has left an extremely thorough critique at Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/William H. ‘Bill’ Kerdyk, Jr.. Hope it makes sense. The main problem is the lack of significant news coverage about Kerdyk over-and-above routine political mentions. We don't normally accept articles about run-of-the-mill local politicians. Sionk (talk) 20:52, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Australia men's national association football team

Hi. You understand that the NPOV tag on that page is because of the hat note? So your undo here is actually a re-introduction of material that violates neutrality. The hat note actually conveys a value judgement as to which of the two national teams the article should be about. Until WP:NPOV and WP:V can be satisified or the article is renamed, the tag pretty much has to remain. The pointy action is actually on your part by re-introducing a disputed POV. Would you care to self revert of participate in the discussion regarding how to neutralize the article text to make it clear two national teams exist? --LauraHale (talk) 15:57, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've contributed to the discussion, as you know. You seem to be happy to tell everyone else to wait for the discussion to be resolved, but feel the same rule doesn't apply to you. The solution lies in changing the article title, rather than changing the article subject. Sionk (talk) 16:41, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Because this conversation is frustrating. The whole argument is based on a faulty premise that one team is inferior to another. With this faulty premise in place, people then suggest that a suggestion should trump Wikipedia policies. No one who opposes a move can do so without referring to gender. That should give you a good idea of the validity of the argument. I can't see why precision in naming is so threatening to a few male soccer contributors. The sport is gender segregated. That's most sports. It does not in anyway diminish the men's team by acknowledging that with precision in article naming. --LauraHale (talk) 19:37, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, I don't really know where to start. I'm frustrated with the situation too, but don't know the best way to progress it. You are challenging some of the very fundamentals of Wikipedia. It's a supposedly neutral encyclopedia that bases its content on verifiable evidence. Of course, as we know its editors are young men as a whole, so there are some very significant biases in coverage. I'm also very mindful that the real world is not at all fair and equal and so it's not surprising that Wikipedia's content reflects this. Unfortunately it is also POV to pretend the world is fair and equal, with no evidence to support the claim.
Maybe WP:PRIMARYTOPIC and WP:TITLE need amending with regards to make them pay particular sensitivity to gender issues. Otherwise most editors will revert to citing these guidelines to slap any article name changes down. Sionk (talk) 20:13, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/The Landlord At Lion's Head

Dear Sionk: Last year this article was declined as essay-like and you commented that the article was too wordy. Since the original author has chosen not to improve it, and it's about a novel which appears to have attracted a lot of attention from critics and academics, I decided to take it on. I have shortened the plot summary, removed the "themes" section which was all unsourced opinion, and tidied up the rest. I don't feel that I can change the criticism section without having read the references. Do you think it's ready to resubmit? —Anne Delong (talk) 05:46, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it still looks very long but, judging by the variety of literary criticism sources it's fine to be unleashed from AfC. A few of the sources are available online and seem to be fairly and scussinctly reflected in the article. Looking briefly at the wiki article for the author this novel doesn't appear listed, so will be a welcome addition. Sionk (talk) 10:39, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Simmie Knox

Hello! Your submission of Simmie Knox at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! EhthicallyYours! 13:30, 27 November 2013 (UTC) EhthicallyYours! 13:30, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sourcing issues need to be addressed, also. — Maile (talk) 15:27, 28 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

William "Bill" Kerdyk

Hi Sionk,

I left a comment above re: Ytech International's page. I haven't received a response so I wanted to follow up - any suggestions?

Thanks!

162.17.121.89 (talk) 15:01, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Few if any people here are paid staff. I'll reply when I can. Sionk (talk) 15:24, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sampsa (street artist) review

Hi Sionk, Thank you for reviewing the Sampsa (street artist) submission (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Sampsa_(street_artist)). In response, i have removed material from the article that is off-topic, as well as claims that were supported only by blog posts. I still am unsure about whether the quotations of Sampsa statements about his work are admissable. I've left some of them in (where they are not sourced from blogs), because they seem to give the clearest picture of the artist's intentions. Please let me know if there is anything else the article needs. Clade Cote (talk) 09:41, 28 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! There is a DR/N request you may have interest in.

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DYK for Steve Lazarides

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 1 December 2013 (UTC)

Royal Mail Choir latest event

Hello Sionk

I'm still very new at this and am getting a lot of help from moderators to keep on the straight and narrow. The bit you removed was a performance we did tonight and the link was to a poster. Can I put it back on again now that event has passed? I put the link in to also show it was an actual event.

Thanks

John Kavanagh — Preceding unsigned comment added by JTKKavanagh (talk • contribs) 20:20, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not really. This isn't an events listing service, it's an encyclopedia. If the event was reported in the media or some other news source then maybe it would be okay to mention it. If it's cited to the choir master's website or a poster it doesn't indicate any noteworthiness. Sionk (talk) 20:39, 1 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ian Scott (artist)

Hi Sionk, I have moved the external links to the very bottom of the page as you requested. I don't think it makes sense to have web links under "publications about scott > further reading" as that is a proper academic list of printed (published, not online) material. Further I don't think footnotes should be used for links to the museum collections as they (again) are academic citations, and at the moment it is clean & professional. The format I am using was copied from many, many, pages such as Jackson Pollock Pablo Picasso Paul Cezanne which to me (at least in this regard) look perfect.Chriscs26 (talk) 20:16, 2 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Sionk. Thanks for your help with the formatting of this article. You seem to have much more experience than me on this site, so I'm sure your changes are correct.
  • On a more pressing issue, could you please have a look at the discussion about the review for compliance? I took it there as I've already had a lengthy discussion with Werieth on his page, and it was going nowhere. If I am 'wrong' that is fine, but it seems to me copyright images of artworks are use in similar ways (to what I was doing) on many, many pages? Surely a few images is reasonable? Chriscs26 (talk) 21:32, 2 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Articles for creation Backlog Elimination Drive

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DYK for Simmie Knox

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

To Sionk Louise Harpman Wiki Article

There are several articles referring to Louise Harpman, independent of Specht Harpman. Moreover, she has accomplished a great deal on her own. Also, i don't see how information regarding Specht Harpman would in any prevent an article about Louise Harpman, the founder of Specht Harpman, to be published.Jakemadoff210 (talk) 01:15, 3 December 2013 (UTC)Jake Madoff Jakemadoff210[reply]

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