User talk:Doc glasgow
Test
Test test test Docg 17:51, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
- Wednabot test Docg 17:51, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
I've mentioned your name in an RFarb
Hello, I wanted to let you know that I mentioned a recent interaction between yourself and another user in this RFarb[[1]]. I'm sorry I couldn't provide a better link. I'm terrible with links and can't figure out how to link to a section on a page. I also have a terrific headache that's impeding the progress of my learning.
However, given the nature of the thing, I thought it best to just go ahead and let you know - even if the link itself is unpretty. I'm conflicted about including these activities, since I wasn't directly involved (other than the fact that I witnessed it as it was happening).
I would rather not take it out because I do feel it's important, but I'm sorry in advance if it causes you any trouble or concern. On a side note thought your comments were spot-on and long overdue.NinaEliza 04:33, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
- Noted, thanks.--Docg 17:51, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Jimbo' birthday
What motivated you to change Jimmy Wales's birthday three days ago? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.87.193.201 (talk • contribs)
- Well a) it wasn't verified b) as it was irrelevant personal information, I removed it per policy --Docg 18:00, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
- Jimmy Wales on September 18, 2004 settled an argument about whether he was born on August 8, 1966 and August 7, 1966. He wrote August 7. Look at the history. Why would you remove what the guy whom the article is about says about himself? I believe considering the source, August 7 should be restored.
- MY second point still hold good. Please sign your posts.--Docg 16:09, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
- No, your second point does not hold up to scrutiny. The policy says: "While many well-known living persons' exact birthdays are widely known and available to the public, the same is not always true for marginally notable people or non-public figures." A) It would be hard to argue that anyone included in Time's list of the world's most 50 influential people is not a public figure. Plus, Wales has never shied away from media attention. B) Wales's birthday is widely known and verified by such sources as the BBC, the International Speakers Bureau (which represents Wales and books him for public speaking events), and Who's Who (a publication that verifies all of the information it prints with the subject). Just plug Wales's name and DOB into Google, and you will see that it is all over the Web. C) The only legitimate reason for removing the DOB for a public figure, according to the official policy, is if the subject himself complains. As Wales posted the date himself, we can assume that he is not complaining about its publication.
- MY second point still hold good. Please sign your posts.--Docg 16:09, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
- Jimmy Wales on September 18, 2004 settled an argument about whether he was born on August 8, 1966 and August 7, 1966. He wrote August 7. Look at the history. Why would you remove what the guy whom the article is about says about himself? I believe considering the source, August 7 should be restored.