User talk:RAYLEIGH22

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Azores

Basically, Wikipedia is not a place for our own research or opinions, it is based on what reliable sources say about a subject. For what we mean by 'reliable sources', see WP:VERIFY and WP:RS. WP:NOR goes into more detail on our policy concerning original research. 13:51, 17 June 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dougweller (talk • contribs)

I noticed your Atlantis related edits to Wikipedia. Coincidentally, I started an Atlantis page on Wikiversity, here. Original research is not allowed on Wikipedia, but it is allowed on Wikiversity. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia where facts are not supposed to deviate from proven or well documented sources. You are free to write this on the Wikiversity page of Atlantis, and try to keep your input organized. Thanks. - Sidelight12 ^Talk 03:35, 18 June 2013 (UTC)

O.K., The island "Sabrina" is a well-documented fact. It belongs where I put it. It is factual, documented by two sources and it does not represent any opinion. What is the reason why you cannot leave it where it was placed?

Thanks. RAYLEIGH22 (talk) 19:38, 8 December 2015 (UTC)

Once again, sources need to discuss the subject

Your edit was what we call original research. The source doesn't mention Atlantis, so you can't use it in an article about Atlantis. Doug Weller (talk) 08:41, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Doug,

Can I use Otto Muck then?

This is about volcanic activity that exists on the Azores. Nothing more, or less.

Plato mentioned volcanic eruptions. Yes there is a conection. SO how do I present it?

Thanks!

User:John Garner (talk)

Once again, we are having this conversation.

The Azores are mentioned as a site for Atlantis. Atlantis sank according to the sources. Stating that the islands in the Azores have not changed in elevation is 3 million years is not accurate. Yet this is an encyclopedia and makes a claim to be accurate. So, if you must remove the post about the island "Sabrina" you must remove the statement about the land rising or subsiding in the last 3 million years. This statement simply is not true. The island "Sabrina" is a well-documented fact. It belongs where I put it. It is factual, documented by two sources and it does not represent any opinion. What is the logical reason reason why insist on misleading the readers of wikipedia?

Thanks.

RAYLEIGH22 (talk) 19:45, 8 December 2015 (UTC)

Tone

We're trying to write an encyclopedia here, please keep your tone neutral and professional. "Remember, ..." and "Happy researching!" are not that. Basically, never directly appeal to the reader. — Jeraphine Gryphon ^(talk) 17:53, 5 November 2015 (UTC)