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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Swiftcasting (talk | contribs) at 22:46, 7 December 2012 (→‎PROD BLP). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

PROD BLP

The link to IMDb verifies the information in the article. There were some unverifiable statements when the article was first created, but I removed them and added the aforementioned IMDb link. I don't understand why this article is proposed deleted per WP:BLPPROD. The article does rely on a single source, but the article certainly isn't unsourced. --Cgtdk (talk) 11:48, 7 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't notice the Chicago Tribune link. Imdb is not a reliable source. Claims in the article need better sources. --AussieLegend (✉) 12:08, 7 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, I didn't know IMDb wasn't considered a reliable source. I see that you've already replaced PROD BLP with a more appropriate template :) --Cgtdk (talk) 13:01, 7 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I believe you are mistaken about IMDB. IMDB is a partner with the Writer's Guild of America, a body that has the SOLE authority governing writing credits for signatory production companies (even superseding those companies' authority). There is no higher authority on writing credits and, most importantly, IMDB gets their writing credits directly from the WGA. From their website below:
"IMDb Data Partner: The Writers Guild of America"
"The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has a well-defined process for determining credits on projects produced under its jurisdiction. These productions are generally USA-controlled live-action film and TV projects, produced either by studios or major independent producers. In 1999, the WGA began furnishing credits directly to IMDb....The IMDb will not accept uncredited writers for titles with WGA-determined credits."
http://www.imdb.com/partners/wga
In other words, the WGA is the only entity on the planet that gets to decide writing credits on shows in their jurisdiction -- and they provide that information directly to IMDB. Swiftcasting (talk) 22:45, 7 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
UPDATE
To the preceding post, I now assume IMDB (or TV.com even) would be an acceptable citation for this reversion? It seems a noteworthy thing - the most noteworthy thing, considering the show has been the most popular show in America for several years running now. Or is the issue just substantiation?
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steven_D._Binder&diff=526926012&oldid=526924669

Swiftcasting (talk) 22:46, 7 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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