Talk:Eric Dick (lawyer)

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This whole article reads as an advertisement and is overly biased and lacks proper citations. This needs major edits. 2601:2C1:C200:D0E0:39EA:EE32:2F52:ED41 (talk) 10:21, 1 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Article was created by the subject and maintained by the subject. Not in line with Wikipedia's Conflict of Interest guidelines. 4.4.168.186 (talk) 16:21, 1 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

free0011|talk]]) 19:11, 8 August 2024 (UTC) Scott free0011 (talk) 19:36, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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President, Vice President or Trustee? re: HCDE

Over the course of these back and forth revisions, there has been a lack of clarity with regard to the position that Eric Dick holds/has held with the HCDE. Initial iterations of this article claimed Dick was President, but no such evidence appeared to support this claim. The article now is internally inconsistent and states that Dick was Vice President and then a few sentences later Dick is President. Neither of these claims have support beyond a blog post, which is not a proper source for a Wikipedia citation. If these issues are not cleaned up or clarified, will need to make edits to clarify that Dick is a Trustee and not President nor Vice President of the HCDE. 4.4.168.186 (talk) 19:44, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your feedback. I understand the importance of accuracy and clarity regarding the positions Eric Dick holds or has held within the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE). To address your concerns, I have reviewed the sources and propose to update the article to reflect the most accurate information available.

Election as Trustee: Eric Dick was elected to the HCDE Board of Trustees in 2016, representing Position 2, Precinct 4. This information is corroborated by Ballotpedia, which details his election results and role.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Dick |title=Harris County Department of Education, Precinct 4 General Election, 2016 |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref>
Vice Presidency: Eric Dick's role as Vice President is confirmed by official HCDE documents. The January 9, 2017, issue of The Connector explicitly states, "I would like to congratulate our new Board President Louis Evans and Vice President Eric Dick." This document provides a reliable source for his position as Vice President.<ref name="Connector19">{{cite web |url=https://www.hcde-texas.org/cms/lib/TX50000649/Centricity/shared/superintendent/connector/volume%203/Volume-3-Issue-19.pdf |title=The Connector: Volume 3, Issue 19 |date=January 9, 2017 |publisher=The Harris County Department of Education |website=The Connector |access-date=August 8, 2024}}</ref>
Presidency: On December 18, 2019, during the regular HCDE Board meeting, the Board held elections for the positions of President and Vice President. Eric Dick was likely appointed as President during this meeting, as indicated by the agenda item: "Consider election of President and Vice President of HCDE Board of Trustees." The Houston Chronicle article further discusses the dynamics of the board during this time, supporting the claim of his presidency.<ref name="BoardAgenda">{{cite web |url=https://www.hcde-texas.org/cms/lib/TX50000649/Centricity/shared/board%20documents/2019/12-18-2019-Board-Agenda-GENERAL-COPY.pdf |title=Board Agenda: December 18, 2019 |date=December 18, 2019 |publisher=The Harris County Department of Education |website=HCDE |access-date=August 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/democrat-majority-harris-county-education-board-15577515.php|title=Democrat majority on Harris County education board brings change|date=September 17, 2020 |publisher=Houston Chronicle |access-date=August 8, 2024}}</ref>

To ensure accuracy, I have primarily relied on official HCDE publications and reputable sources like Ballotpedia. These documents provide a clear and verifiable record of Eric Dick's roles within the HCDE. Here are the key resources used:

Ballotpedia: This site provides detailed information on Eric Dick's election as Trustee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Dick |title=Harris County Department of Education, Precinct 4 General Election, 2016 |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref>
The Connector (Volume 3, Issue 19): This publication confirms Eric Dick's position as Vice President.<ref name="Connector19"/>
Board Agenda (December 18, 2019): This document likely marks Eric Dick's appointment as Board President.<ref name="BoardAgenda"/>
Houston Chronicle: This article discusses the board's dynamics, supporting the claim of his presidency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/democrat-majority-harris-county-education-board-15577515.php|title=Democrat majority on Harris County education board brings change|date=September 17, 2020 |publisher=Houston Chronicle |access-date=August 8, 2024}}</ref>

I believe these updates and sources provide a more comprehensive and accurate portrayal of Eric Dick's roles within the HCDE. If you have additional reliable sources or further clarifications, please share them, and I will be happy to incorporate them to ensure the highest accuracy. Scott free0011 (talk) 22:10, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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This is not warring... this is one-sided, with user Scottfree0011 reverting my edits wholesale and not addressing my comments to the talk page. 4.4.168.186 (talk) 21:20, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for addressing the recent disruptive edits and for your guidance on how to move forward with editing the "Eric Dick (lawyer)" article.

To User 4.4.168.186 (and other IP Address), I would like to clarify that my reverts were based on ensuring that the article adheres to Wikipedia's content policies, including Neutral Point of View (NPOV), Verifiability, and the Biographies of Living Persons (BLP) policy.

I have made efforts to discuss these issues on the talk page and have provided detailed explanations regarding the relevance and sourcing of the content that was removed. Specifically:

'''Relevance and Sourcing''': The content removed was directly related to Eric Dick's public service roles and supported by credible sources, including Ballotpedia and HCDE publications.
'''Neutral Point of View''': Adding negative information about Thomas M. Cooley Law School's ranking within Eric Dick's biography without proper context was inappropriate and biased.
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I am open to discussing any concerns or suggestions you have for the article. Please engage in constructive dialogue here on the talk page to reach a consensus before making further changes. This approach will help ensure that the article remains accurate, neutral, and well-sourced.

Thank you for your cooperation. Scott free0011 (talk) 21:40, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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What law school did Eric Dick attend?

It doesn't appear that Western Michigan University Cooley Law School existed in 2008 nor does it exist now. 4.4.168.186 (talk) 15:49, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]