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WikiCup 2012 October newsletter

The 2012 WikiCup has come to a close; congratulations to Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions), our 2012 champion! Cwmhiraeth joins our exclusive club of previous winners: Dreamafter (2007), jj137 (2008), Durova (2009), Sturmvogel 66 (2010) and Hurricanehink (2011). Our final standings were as follows:

  1. Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions)
  2. Canada Sasata (submissions)
  3. Conradh na Gaeilge Grapple X (submissions)
  4. Scotland Casliber (submissions)
  5. New York City Muboshgu (submissions)
  6. Wisconsin Miyagawa (submissions)
  7. Minnesota Ruby2010 (submissions)
  8. Michigan Dana Boomer (submissions)

Prizes for first, second, third and fourth will be awarded, as will prizes for all those who reached the final eight. Every participant who scored in the competition will receive a ribbon of participation. In addition to the prizes based on placement, the following special prizes will be awarded based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, the prize is awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round.

Awards will be handed out in the coming days; please bear with us! This year's competition also saw fantastic contributions in all rounds, from newer Wikipedians contributing their first good or featured articles, right up to highly experienced Wikipedians chasing high scores and contributing to topics outside of their usual comfort zones. It would be impossible to name all of the participants who have achieved things to be proud of, but well done to all of you, and thanks! Wikipedia has certainly benefited from the work of this year's WikiCup participants.

Next year's WikiCup will begin in January. Currently, discussions and polls are open, and all contributions are welcome. You can also sign up for next year's competition. There will be no further newsletters this year, although brief notes may be sent out in December to remind everyone about the upcoming competition. It's been a pleasure to work with you all, and we hope to see you all in January! J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 00:41, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

WikiCup award

Awarded to Ruby2010 for reaching the final 8, and finishing in seventh, in the 2012 WikiCup. J Milburn (talk · contribs) and The ed17 (talk · contribs) 16:20, 2 November 2012 (UTC)
Awarded to Ruby2010 for the joint strongest contribution of good article reviews in the 2012 WikiCup. J Milburn (talk · contribs) and The ed17 (talk · contribs) 16:39, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

RE:GAN Blue Harvest

Responded. Pedro J. the rookie 19:36, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

The Stolen Eagle

Hi, Ruby2010, I've begun the copy-edit to the above article that you requested at the GOCE Request page. Please feel free to contact me, or to correct or revert my edits if I'm doing something I shouldn't. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 04:58, 3 November 2012 (UTC)

Done - please feel free to contact me about any issues arising from the copy-edit. Good luck with your planned FA nom. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 04:56, 4 November 2012 (UTC)

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Once Upon A Time

Thought I'd drop by and tell you that I've begun watching this series - I'm halfway through the third episode. Anyway, I was trying to cut down the plot summary of "The Thing You Love Most", and I wondered if a "background" section could be helpful, à la Twin Peaks. It would help explain what the curse is, how all the characters have double identities, the relationship between Emma, Henry, and Regina. Glimmer721 talk 00:50, 12 November 2012 (UTC)

Sure, I could help out. Where would I go for production and reception information? I did find that The A.V. Club reviews episodes here, though they don't seem to like it very much. Glimmer721 talk 16:47, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
Also, what do you think about the "opening sequence" section? Glimmer721 talk 01:26, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
I don't think they're very necessary either. It's not even like a secret hidden message or anything. Glimmer721 talk 03:00, 20 November 2012 (UTC)

Harriet Jones

Very sorry for the delay. I think I've addressed everything. As of yesterday I'm on holiday so I should have time to drop on and address anything else raised.

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September 2012, accusing me of "vandalising" "The Young Victoria"

I just received a message from yourself saying "Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did at The Young Victoria. Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted or removed. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Ruby 2010/2013 17:24, 23 September 2012 (UTC) If this is a shared IP address, and you didn't make the edit, consider creating an account for yourself so you can avoid further irrelevant notices."

I don't appreciate being called a vandal and I can categorically say neither I nor my household have edited a wikipedia page, so please refrain from contacting me again about this.

I have no idea how to even edit a page, and being a medical student I do not have the time to "troll" a wiki page.

Thank you for your 3 month delayed message but it has nothing to do with me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.25.37.95 (talk) 21:54, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

You are editing from an IP address rather than from a profile. Another person, who made the edit in question (which is vandalism), has done so using this same IP address—it's common for addresses to rotate through households dynamically, and the individual who was responsible for the edit is likely a subscriber to the same ISP as you. This is a relatively common event, and is covered in the notice at the bottom of your talk page ("Some IP addresses change periodically, and may be shared by several users. If you are an IP user, you may create an account or log in to avoid future confusion with other IP users"). It might be worth creating an account to avoid this in future, it will also allow you to tailor your experience of the site more to your liking. Wikipedia:Why create an account? has a few points that might be worth a read. GRAPPLE X 23:00, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

Atonement awards list

Hey, I finally finished my draft of the Atonement awards list (it's only taken me a year and three months). I'm going to move it to the mainspace now, but just wanted to check it was okay to remove the awards from the main article and link to it? I feel really bad that you put in all that effort to place the awards in a table in the main article. I also managed to get the casting section for Emma done. Think I'll do filming next and work up to the writing/adaptation section. - JuneGloom Talk 00:43, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Thanks. I might consider moving Persuasion as it is, but I want to finish Sense and Sensibility off. I only have a few sections to complete, plus the lead. Now the Atonement awards list is done, I can go back to working on it. - JuneGloom Talk 19:49, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Hey, hope you're well. As you saw, I finally finished Sense and Sensibility (2008 TV miniseries). It doesn't look too bad, although I kinda miss working on it. I was just looking on The Guardian website and came across this feature. I thought it might come in handy for some of the character's articles. - JuneGloom Talk 21:07, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
It may need a copy edit first, but I'd like to nominate it at GAN. I would assume an article on a literature character would have a reception section, similar to television or film characters. Although I've never really checked. I must also get back into completing Persuasion. It's one of several projects that I need to finish, before I start any new ones. - JuneGloom Talk 01:02, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

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AB Award!

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... and now "Worlds Apart" -- congrats! --Another Believer (Talk) 20:42, 4 January 2013 (UTC)

Wow, congrats on the Main Page appearance of "Over There" -- the season 2 Good Topic is quite impressive. Are you moving along to season 3? --Another Believer (Talk) 16:37, 18 January 2013 (UTC)

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"The Office" season 3 cleanup

If I have some free time in the next few days, I'll try to help you cleanup some of the season 3 pages. I can start with the main article, if you like. I like doing those.--Gen. Quon (Talk) 17:21, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, that'd be great! Ruby 2010/2013 18:08, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

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Finally...

Picked up seasons two to four of Fringe. Poor Charlie. :( GRAPPLE X 19:43, 26 December 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, he goes through a lot. Not sure how far you are, but season three is the best (IMO). The second season isn't too shabby either. Have fun! Ruby 2010/2013 20:20, 26 December 2012 (UTC)
Finished "Over There" this morning (was very good, not as good as "Peter" or "White Tulip" though), now onto season three. Please tell me there's some double-Broyles action in my future. GRAPPLE X 00:54, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Sweet. All three of those eps are great, though I'm especially fond of "Over There" because the writers did such a great job creating another world (zeppelins and alternate comic books? I'm there!) But alas, don't expect any real tête-à-têtes between the two Broyles (it didn't really occur to me til you mentioned it -- that would've been pretty epic! A missed opportunity.) Ruby 2010/2013 01:30, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
If he gets another episode or two to himself (haven't seen one since "Earthling"), he might turn out to be a better Skinner than Skinner. GRAPPLE X 01:35, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
LOL. I hadn't realized he's gone so long, though I'm not really surprised. The series doesn't always use its supporting characters the best (Nina comes to mind). The third season premiere is great BTW -- most of the season alternates between each universe so we get a more in depth look of each. Good creative decision, though Fox reportedly vetoed it at first. Ruby 2010/2013 01:58, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
And now I see my dream won't be realised. Also, Anna Torv's Leonard Nimoy impression? Not keen. GRAPPLE X 02:40, 11 January 2013 (UTC)

Hello!

Hello, Ruby. I'm not sure if you remember me, but I helped you with a GA submission some time back. I checked on some of the Fringe articles, and your name popped up. Wow, you've been busy! You've done quite a lot of very nice work. Congratulations on all the featured articles and lists!

On an unrelated note, I'm bummed about Fringe going off the air after this season. I've really enjoyed the Orwellian storyline this year. Television just won't be the same without Walter.

So, anyway, keep up the good work! I know that all the Fringe fans appreciate the time you've put into these articles.-RHM22 (talk) 04:04, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

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Anna Torv

"Over There" is the two-part second-season finale of the Fox science fiction drama series Fringe. Both parts were written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, together with showrunners Jeff Pinkner and J. H. Wyman. Goldsman also served as director. Fringe's premise is based on the idea of two parallel universes, our own and the Other Side, which began to clash in 1985, after Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble) stole the parallel universe version of his son, Peter, following his own son's death. The finale's narrative recounts what happens when Peter (Joshua Jackson) is taken back to the Other Side by his real father, dubbed "Walternate" (Noble). FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv, pictured) and Walter lead a team of former Cortexiphan test subjects to retrieve him, after discovering that Peter is an unwitting part of Walternate's plans to bring about the destruction of our universe using an ancient doomsday device. Part one aired on May 13, 2010 to an estimated 5.99 million viewers, while part two broadcast a week later to 5.68 million. Both episodes received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with critics lauding the subtle differences between each universe. The finale was selected for multiple 2010 "best of television" lists. (Full article...)

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List of songs recorded by Fiona Apple

Hi, Ruby. I swear I had no idea you were planning to create this list; I just saw the link in your "WikiCup ideas" subpage after clicking on the "what links here" feature from this newly-created page (I happened to come across the list of songs for Rihanna and was inspired to create one for Apple). I did not intend to step on your toes. If you wish to "steal" a list from me, I was also planning to create something similar for the Scissor Sisters. If you are interested, you are more than welcome to work on the Apple list with me. I love collaborations and would love to co-expand this article, perhaps even to Featured List status? --Another Believer (Talk) 02:46, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

No worries at all! :) I'd love to collaborate on this one. Note that I've never done anything remotely like this list before though (I've done lists on film awards and colleges). I can start inputting citations from the CD liner notes, as I own them all, if that works for you. I'll try to model it after Adele's list. Ruby 2010/2013 03:07, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
Fantastic! Look forward to working together. I own most of Apple's albums but I don't have them at hand, so that would be a tremendous help. I included songs from her four albums (not including bonus tracks, deluxe versions, etc.), so now on to compilation albums, singles and other collaborations. --Another Believer (Talk) 03:10, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
I did something similar (CD liner cites) on this one if you'd like to crib it. GRAPPLE X 03:11, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
This should be fun; Apple is one of my favorites! And (unfortunately) she does not have that much material, so this list should not take too long to complete. Let's use the list talk page to coordinate. --Another Believer (Talk) 03:18, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
Agreed, wish she had more. But I suppose she doesn't have a studio team of 40 people like some "artists". Talkpage discussion sounds good. Ruby 2010/2013 03:22, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
That list looks great. When learning something new, I almost always use similar articles as a frame of reference (rather than specific policies and guidelines, which don't always apply to all situations), so your list will definitely come in handy. Ruby 2010/2013 03:19, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

I'll use the "underconstruction" template when I am actively working on the list. Feel free to do the same when you are working so I don't step on your toes! --Another Believer (Talk) 03:49, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

I've enjoyed collaborating with you. Editing is more fun in tandem. I know we've not even completed this list, but if you want to work on similar lists in the future, let me know. Any other favorite artists, preferably ones that have not recorded 1,000 songs? :p By the way, if you are looking for other WikiCup projects, Fiona Apple discography is low hanging fruit for improvement and FLC. --Another Believer (Talk) 20:09, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
Ditto! I don't do collaborations very often (usually because my interests can be rather narrow), but I agree they can make editing more enjoyable (and quicker!). Assuming this is successful at FLC, my next project is tentatively set for List of songs recorded by Dido, which I'd be more than happy to collaborate on (disregard of course if you're not really a fan of hers). Other potential ideas include this mess of an article, List of songs recorded by Florence and the Machine, and this Coldplay list. Both the Muse and Coldplay lists need a lot of work (and probably involve 1,000 songs). :/ Be warned that I don't have a ton of time to edit during the week due to graduate school, so many of these projects will be on the back-burner for a while. Any artists you're particularly interested in? Ruby 2010/2013 20:53, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
Well, I definitely don't have the time for very long lists. I'm game for Florence and the Machine, Scissor Sisters, Lana Del Rey, Ray LaMontagne, Amy Winehouse, Sia Furler, Teddy Thompson. I am sure there are plenty others, but these ones come to mind as favorites of mine without particularly long lists with hundreds of collaborations. Let's get the Apple list at FLC then let's consider Florence? --Another Believer (Talk) 22:01, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
Florence sounds good. We have time, seeing as how FLCs usually take more than a month. Ruby 2010/2013 22:06, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
I am used to working on articles/lists while others are being reviewed (I have list at FLC at the moment), so just ping me when you are ready! This list will get me on the WikiCup board, which I have no intention of winning but happy to contribute to the project. Maybe we can go after the "most featured lists" award. :p --Another Believer (Talk) 22:16, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
K, will do! It'll probably have to wait til this Friday at the earliest though, unfortunately. And yes, an FLC award should be our goal! :) I'm sure you'll get farther in the Cup than you think, just find a subject you like and keep pumping out content. Also, I've nominated the list for DYK here. Feel free to edit the hooks all you like. Ruby 2010/2013 22:33, 21 January 2013 (UTC)

I've addressed the concerns that have emerged thus far, but take a look at The Rambling Man's first bullet point and see if you can't help with this problem. Any help is much appreciated. --Another Believer (Talk) 19:23, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much for working on the lead. I hope I did not cause any edit conflicts while I was making edits to the article as well. More concerns are being raised than I had expected (I thought the list was in great shape!), but nothing we can't handle! --Another Believer (Talk) 23:32, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
I'm also surprised by some of the comments, but constructive criticism is always welcome in my book. Thanks for addressing most of their concerns -- I have busy weekdays that makes it difficult to find time for WP (had a little time this afternoon to re-write the lead, thank God!). Ruby 2010/2013 00:12, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
I've made some changes to the list based on feedback, hopefully for the better. At first I was hesitant to make some of the changes, but now that I look at the list I think it has improved from the FLC process. Feel free to add comments or concerns to the FLC page. --Another Believer (Talk) 04:35, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Do you have any thoughts re: A Thousand Doors' concern about the number of links in the lead, specifically the third paragraph? --Another Believer (Talk) 22:40, 30 January 2013 (UTC) Regarding your comment on the "Dull Tool" talk page: no worries! Looking forward to the "Paper Bag" expansion and perhaps even watching you work on "Fringe" season 4 articles! --Another Believer (Talk) 03:24, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

We did it! Congrats. Looking forward to working together again in the future. --Another Believer (Talk) 17:21, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Awesome! Always nice to see the fruit of one's labors. Unfortunately, enough time for another collaboration will be hard to come by until probably May, but I'll happily work with you again when I can. Oh, and just an FYI that you can claim the songs list for DYK. It doesn't matter who nominates it, it only matters who made significant contributions to it, which you did. Another 5 points for your hard work! Ruby 2010/2013 05:12, 13 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Jenni Blong

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Template:Did you know nominations/The Hunter (1999 novel)

Hi, thanks for reviewing my DYK nomination. As I've said there, the error was made due to rushing to get it completed, and forgetting to update the article class (it's at least a Start currently). Hope that is acceptable now. MasterOfHisOwnDomain (talk) 00:43, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

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DYK for Jenni Blong

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Fiona Apple songs

I see you are collecting sources for certain Fiona Apple songs. Since I am obsessed with her and her music, I might be interested in assisting with certain articles, if you are interested. We've worked well together on the list of songs, so I imagine we could do the same for articles... tag team and co-nominate. Again, just if you are interested. I'd be surprised if there was enough material for "Dull Tool", though I would love to be proven wrong. I'd be interested in helping with "Paper Bag" or more recent tracks. I've had "Criminal" on my watchlist for years, but still haven't gotten around to the expansion. Anyways, NO worries if you want to tackle these projects on your own, I just thought I would make the offer! --Another Believer (Talk) 04:15, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Collaborating would be great. I placed the links there partly for memory's sake, because I knew I would have limited time to expand them but kept coming across some good sources when I was editing the list's lead (I'm pretty good at tracking down reliable sources, and see no reason why each single should not have its own article). Assuming we're both in the Wikicup for a while (I see no reason why not!), we could try to tackle one song per week/month? Ruby 2010/2013 04:22, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
Sounds great. I am always working on articles, regardless of whether or not I am actively participating in the WikiCup, so drop a line any time! --Another Believer (Talk) 04:34, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
Awesome, will do (I generally have the most time during weekends). Ruby 2010/2013 04:39, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 28 January 2013

'Deadalive' Request

I know you did the GA reivew for "Deadalive" awhile ago, but I was wondering if you could give it a look over if you have time. I'd like to submit it for FA consideration, but my last FA submission has been slower and more difficult than I would have expected. BTW, were you happy with the finale of Fringe? It's cool they got end on their own terms (unlike The X-Files.....) Thanks.--Gen. Quon (Talk) 23:28, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

Sure! Won't be able to give it a look til this weekend though, hope that's ok. Sorry about your current FAC; hopefully it picks up steam soon. And yeah, the finale was good. Loved the throwbacks to old fringe cases. Didn't reach the awesomeness of seasons 2 and 3 though. Ruby 2010/2013 02:23, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
Awesome! And like I said, no worries about the time.--Gen. Quon (Talk) 19:04, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

"Paper Bag" (song)

I went ahead and started an article for "Paper Bag"... I got antsy and couldn't wait! Please feel free to contribute when you have the time. Again, let me know any time you want to work on Apple-related articles together. --Another Believer (Talk) 23:29, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

That article looks great! I'll try to take some time to edit it more this weekend. :) Ruby 2010/2013 02:19, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

WikiCup 2013 January newsletter

Signups are now closed; we have our final 127 contestants for this year's competition. 64 contestants will make it to the next round at the end of February, but we're already seeing strong scoring compared to previous years. Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) currently leads, with 358 points. At this stage in 2012, the leader (Irish Citizen Army Grapple X (submissions)) had 342 points, while in 2011, the leader had 228 points. We also have a large number of scorers when compared with this stage in previous years. Florida 12george1 (submissions) was the first competitor to score this year, as he was last year, with a detailed good article review. Some other firsts:

Featured articles, portals and topics, as well as good topics, are yet to feature in the competition.

This year, the bonus points system has been reworked, with bonus points on offer for old articles prepared for did you know, and "multiplier" points reworked to become more linear. For details, please see Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring. There have been some teething problems as the bot has worked its way around the new system, but issues should mostly be ironed out- please report any problems to the WikiCup talk page. Here are some participants worthy of note with regards to the bonus points:

  • United States Ed! (submissions) was the first to score bonus points, with Portland-class cruiser, a good article.
  • Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions) has the highest overall bonus points, as well as the highest scoring article, thanks to his work on Enrico Fermi, now a good article. The biography of such a significant figure to the history of science warrants nearly five times the normal score.
  • Chicago HueSatLum (submissions) claimed bonus points for René Vautier and Nicolas de Fer, articles that did not exist on the English Wikipedia at the start of the year; a first for the WikiCup. The articles were eligible for bonus points because of fact they were both covered on a number of other Wikipedias.

Also, a quick mention of British Empire The C of E (submissions), who may well have already written the oddest article of the WikiCup this year: did you know that the Fucking mayor objected to Fucking Hell on the grounds that there was no Fucking brewery? The gauntlet has been thrown down; can anyone beat it?

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 01:02, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

February 2013 Wikification Drive

Hi there! I thought you might be interested in WikiProject Wikify's February Wikification Backlog Elimination Drive. We'll be trying to reduce the backlog size by over 500 articles and we need your help! Hard-working participants in the drive will receive awards for their contributions. If you have a spare moment, please join and wikify an article or tell your friends. Thanks!

The Signpost: 04 February 2013

WV County list

MUCH appreciate the comment on the FL nomination page. I thought that having the sections would make the page easier to navaigate, but again, ANY commnents are welcomed. ThanksCoal town guy (talk) 19:49, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

Hello Ruby- I have done extensive edits and think you might like to see the current WV County list. Could you take a look and see if you could support or comment on it? Many thanksCoal town guy (talk) 15:17, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK for List of songs recorded by Fiona Apple

The DYK project (nominate) 20:05, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Dull Tool

The DYK project (nominate) 20:05, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

WikiProject Good Articles Newsletter - February 2013

The WikiProject Good articles Newsletter
Volume IV, No. 2 – February 2013

For past newsletters click here

In This Issue


The Signpost: 11 February 2013

Jenni Blong

Hello Ruby2010,

I am writing this appeal in the hopes you may reconsider your seemingly strong conviction that some critical words about a theater performance Jenni Blong gave in 1998 be featured in the Wiki-page you created about her acting career. I suspect that your current perspective is that this is an issue of journalistic integrity or something. I am not a journalist or even a regular Wikipedia user so I'm sure you know a lot more about such things than me. But I did find a reference on the WIKIPEDIA:BLP page that I'd like to humbly ask you to consider:

PEOPLE WHO ARE RELATIVELY UNKNOWN Policy shortcut: WP:NPF "Many Wikipedia articles contain material on people who are not well known, even if they are notable enough for their own article. In such cases, exercise restraint and include only material relevant to the person's notability.... Material that may adversely affect a person's reputation should be treated with special care; in many jurisdictions, repeating a defamatory claim is actionable, and there are additional protections for subjects who are not public figures."

Ruby, even in light of the above guideline, I acknowledge that one could argue the criticism in question to be fair game, that it is not outright libelous or defamatory. But this review is of a production at a company that did not exist at all before this production and not long after it, and it was before Jenni's professional career even started, (with the exception of her cameo in "Cry-Baby"). Don't you think, from another perspective than yours, one could just as well argue the relative irrelevance of this 1998 non-paying theater production to Jenni's later professional career in film and television? After all, she has never been notable (or even professional) as a theater actress, this was not a notable (or professional) production, and the company and production are certainly not Wiki-notable in and of themselves. Mightn't this be reasonably considered an opportunity to "exercise restraint" ?

Ruby, Jenni Blong is my wife. She is not a big star or even a public figure. She is trying to make her way in a tough Hollywood business, and we count upon her career income to support ourselves and our four-year-old daughter. This weekend she was heartbroken and horrified to discover that if a producer or director was deciding whether to hire her and were to look her up on Wikipedia, before they even came to her actual professional resume they would be confronted with a condemning statement about an alleged lack of "emotional power", a statement which originated in a review not of her professional work, but of an obscure theater production from before she was even considered a professional, by herself or anyone else. I humbly ask you to reconsider if this need be considered an essential content in a concise encyclopedic summary of her notable professional career.

I have no intention to be slamming you personally or questioning your intentions or integrity, Ruby. I suspect you are an intelligent and fair-minded person who didn't appreciate someone vandalizing the page you diligently put together on Jenni. I apologize about that, by the way. I have never used Wikipedia before and I didn't really know anything about the policies or ettiquette of it. I was just reacting impulsively in an effort to protect my wife who was, and still is, heartbroken about it. In any case, my apologies for the Wiki-faux pas.

I also suspect you are at least a little bit a fan of her work, given that you took the time to create a page about her. But I understand Wikipedia is not a publicity engine. I don't think I'm asking you to show her favoritism. I simply and humbly ask: in consideration of the fact that the content of this page could effect Jenni's professional reputation, could you find your way to take another perspective on what is really "relevant to her notability", and perhaps be willing to exercise some "restraint" and "special care" in deciding what information about Jenni's professional career is truly essential and noteworthy enough to be posted?

Thank you for your consideration. Even if we do not see eye to eye on this, I hope you will respond to me, and invite you to do so directly at johnliv@roadrunner.com.

Respectfully,

John Livingston 142.136.141.198 (talk) 03:23, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

TAFI

Hello,
In the past few days, Today's Articles for Improvement has gone through many changes.

  • We have modified the process for adding Nominations, which now uses a template/table format and requires only 3 supports for an article to be selected.
  • There is now a Holding Area, where articles are kept for discussion before being selected for a particular date.
  • The TAFI schedule now involves adding 10 articles weekly, chosen from a variety of topics.
  • We now have an Accomplishments page where we will be highlighting our older TAFI articles which have now become quality articles on the Wikipedia.

The Project is almost ready to hit the Main Page, where it will be occupying a section just below "Did you Know" section. Three article from the weekly batch of 7 will be displayed randomly at the main page, the format of which can be seen at the Main Page sandbox. There is also an ongoing discussion at the Main page talk over the final details before we can go forward with the Main Page.

If you have any ideas to discuss with everyone else, please visit the TAFI Talk Page and join in on the ongoing discussions there. You are also invited to add new nominations, and comment and suport on the current ones at the Nominations page. You can also help by helping in the discussions at the Holding Area.

Above all, please do not forget to improve our current Today's Articles for Improvement

Thank you and hoping to have some productive work from you at the Project,
TheOriginalSoni (talk) 11:21, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
(From the TAFI team)

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