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A news item involving Harvey Weinstein was featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the In the news section on 25 February 2020.

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2012 movie the sapphires 97.101.44.153 (talk) 02:48, 28 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Unnecessary Language

In the section 2005-2017, "An analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches from 1966 to 2016 found that Weinstein had been thanked or praised in 34 speeches—as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg (with 43 mentions).", I feel like "-as many times as God," is unneeded and doesn't serve the neutral tone of Wikipedia. Do the rest of you agree? MLC 30975 (talk) 15:35, 9 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Disagree. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.249.41.163 (talk) 22:27, 23 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Lead sentence

I've changed the lead sentence to conform to the correct order of English adjectives (age comes before origin). Technically, this introduces an ambiguity as to whether he's a former producer or a former American. Since the latter isn't common wording, I went with "former American film producer", but if anyone objects, I'd recommend going with "former producer of American films" rather than the previous wording, as it sounds very wrong. – Robin Hood ^(talk) 14:11, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Inconsistency

Hello - New York is reported just as that: New York. However, London is reported as London, UK. Would someone with acccess please edit by eiher adding US or deleting UK. Danke. 2003:D3:FF15:DB31:4157:BA1D:E49D:C5F6 (talk) 16:19, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done[1] I doubt anyone would confuse it with a different London. – Muboshgu (talk) 17:02, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Danke. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2003:D3:FF15:DB31:4157:BA1D:E49D:C5F6 (talk) 15:07, 8 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on Harvey Winestein page 29 March 2024

Subject: Urgent Proposal for Revising Harvey Weinstein's Wikipedia Entry to Emphasise Convicted Sex Offender Status

Dear Wikipedia Editors,

I am writing to suggest an imperative revision to the structure of Harvey Weinstein's Wikipedia entry, advocating for the prominent positioning of his status as a convicted sex offender. This proposal is driven by several critical considerations:

Legal Precedence and Public Concern: The criminal convictions of Harvey Weinstein have had a profound influence on the entertainment sector, the dialogue surrounding sexual misconduct, and the judicial processes pertaining to such offences. The centrality of these convictions in contemporary discourse on sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement underscores the necessity of reflecting this aspect of Weinstein's biography with due prominence, given its considerable public interest and historical importance.

Commitment to Neutrality and Verifiability: Aligning with Wikipedia's dedication to neutrality, the proposed adjustment aims not to disproportionately highlight the negative facets of Weinstein's life, but to accurately present the legal and social consequences of his actions as substantiated by his convictions. The information concerning his convictions is thoroughly documented and verifiable, meeting Wikipedia's standards for reliable sources.

Advocacy for Victim Rights and Awareness: Accentuating Weinstein's status as a convicted sex offender is congruent with the broader societal endeavours to recognise and address the impact of sexual misconduct. It supports victims' rights by acknowledging the legal acknowledgment of their experiences and the repercussions faced by the perpetrator.

Adherence to Biographical Standards: Wikipedia's guidelines for biographies of living persons stress the importance of equitably representing different facets of an individual's life. Considering the severity of Weinstein's convictions in relation to his professional accomplishments, revising the article to foreground his criminal status would offer a more equitable and precise depiction of his public persona.

I propose that the introduction be amended to conspicuously include Weinstein's status as a convicted sex offender, succeeded by a comprehensive account of his professional achievements and contributions to the film industry. This approach would ensure an exhaustive and balanced biography that acknowledges both Weinstein's influence on the entertainment industry and the grave legal and ethical transgressions he has committed.

Implementing this change would significantly enhance the article's alignment with Wikipedia's foundational principles of neutrality, verifiability, and serving the public interest. I anticipate your consideration of this urgent proposal.

Kind regards,

Elizabeth G