Talk:Dale Thompson

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Christian Universalist[edit]

I think it's safe to say he is. Ultimatum's vocalist states that Thompson does, infact, have universalist views. that can be found at nolifetillmetal.com on the Bride page. IronCrow 21:38, 17 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

He was the singer for Stryper[edit]

Dale sang two concerts with Stryper, even Michael Sweet mentioned this fact in his book, also Dale have discussed about it in different interviews Samelepetit (talk) 05:13, 24 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hey. Welcome to the right place to talk about the subject.

Did he? I have one reliable source that says he didn't: http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Bride_The_Dove_Award_winning_metal_band_stepping_on_snakes/36893/p1/ where are yours that say he did? Recognize that blogs, etc. are not RSes. Walter Görlitz (talk) 05:41, 24 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Here are mine http://articles.latimes.com/1992-07-02/entertainment/ca-1995_1_heavy-metal; http://classicchristianrockzone.blogspot.com/2014/03/interview-with-dale-thompson.html; http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/bride.html, the second source is reliable, even in Stryper's wiki is the reference 18, I would like to mention this as a live performance, not a permanent member, but the fact is that he sang two concerts with them.Samelepetit (talk) 05:08, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The LA Times source is enough indicating that he played two shows for them. The other two are not RSes. Walter Görlitz (talk) 05:18, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Another source that seems RS http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Dale_Thompson/33041. Also, would you be please explain me how is that sources like FB fanpage and www.nolifetilmetal.com are accepted as RS in Bride's wiki for example, but can't be used in Dale's?Samelepetit (talk) 05:46, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

If you check the archives at WP:RSN, you'll see that metal-archives.com is not a reliable source. One editor in particular is prone to add it Christian metal articles.

I have debated if I should take nolifetilmetal to RSN as well. There was a brief discussion (in archive 84) but it was inconclusive. I too would not use it, but would not remove it.

Some Wikipedians will not use or even allow Facebook pages to be used at all. I tend to lean to allowing its use for uncontroversial subjects, such as member changes or upcoming tours, but still prefer secondary sources. Any editor is free to take a source to RSN, or add {{better source}} or {{self-published inline}} to a ref if they think it's poor. Walter Görlitz (talk) 05:55, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your great explanations, I'll keep digging in web to find RS to continue expanding Dale's biography.Samelepetit (talk) 06:30, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Dale has written two books[edit]

You can find easily the reference here http://www.bridepub.com/ and here http://www.bridepub.com/dalebook.htm Soul Sabbath http://www.bridepub.com/soulsabbath.pdf Garden of solace http://www.bridepub.com/gardenofsolace.pdf

This is the must reliable source for reference.Samelepetit (talk) 05:26, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Self-published books are a curiosity, not something notable. Please read WP:RS (WP:GNG specifically) to see what it entails. Not everything a notable person does is notable. Walter Görlitz (talk) 05:19, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I understand.Samelepetit (talk) 05:28, 25 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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