User talk:NRoss427
Your edits
Hello, I've reverted your edits that you made as ACLG Lawyers, once again. They're just way too detailed for Wikipedia and not helpful here. I might redo the Mick Doohan edit... but not the other one. Graham87 02:17, 26 September 2019 (UTC)
Hello, Could you please provide the guideline that you are using to decide that my edit is too detailed. I am unaware of what constitutes an edit that is too detailed. It was my understanding that Wikipedia is an online free encyclopedia. Encyclopedia's require details. Furthermore, each point that was made was sufficiently referenced, and seeks to answer (and provide references) to many questions raised on Mercedes Benz forums. (NRoss427 (talk) 02:23, 26 September 2019 (UTC))
- The summary style guideline and frankly, common sense. Wikipedia doesn't care what random forum members may or may not want to know. Graham87 15:43, 26 September 2019 (UTC)
I see. Thank you for the explanation. It is not easy being new. Clearly you have been doing this for sometime and are across the nuances. I will try again, please feel free to wave the hand of guidance again - it is the only way we learn. Thank you again (NRoss427 (talk) 21:13, 26 September 2019 (UTC))
- Actually, encyclopedias strive for the minimum of details to get their general-knowledge points across. Your inclusion of a large section of material concerning one car in a Tasmanian rally is considered UNDUE emphasis. It is clear that many Wikipedia editors are eager to share their knowledge with the world, but we must exercise restraint, lest others do so for us.--Quisqualis (talk) 23:33, 26 September 2019 (UTC)
Thank you for the comments Quisqualis - in this particular circumstance, would it have been more appropriate for me to start a main article on this car, while providing just a brief comment on the mercedes clk page? You further comments would be greatly appreciated. (NRoss427 (talk) 23:53, 26 September 2019 (UTC))
Many editors have been hit with a lot of reverts early in their efforts to edit Wikipedia, lessening as the rules come to be understood. Citing reliable sources is essential. Key is that what you know to be true is not sufficient. It's all about truth and verification. As to whether a particular editor (not an administrator) is on your case, I am also guilty of looking at new editors' edits when I see one that is wrong, just to see if the new editor is making the same type of error elsewhere. Latest is a new editor who is prolifically copying tables from books into articles - a copyright violation. David notMD (talk) 01:52, 27 September 2019 (UTC)
Thank you David notMD - every comment helps to educate :) In this particular article I had 10 references (one for each main point).
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