User talk:Mwaverider2008
First of all, I'm pretty sure I was clear in my edit summary that your word is not sufficiently reliable to be considered a valid source. We have no way to prove that you are indeed Tony Whelan's son, and even if you were, that would not be enough. Wikipedia policy dictates that all facts in an article that are likely to be disputed must be backed up by a source, preferably a secondary source. As Tony Whelan's son (which, as per WP:AGF, I assume you are), your word of mouth account of Tony's accomplishments is not sufficient. If there was a published source that reported his qualification, then it would be okay. – PeeJay 22:43, 24 March 2016 (UTC)
- No one is "in charge" of any one page on Wikipedia. And yes, a family member is considered a "primary source", which is exactly why it's not allowed. – PeeJay 08:38, 25 March 2016 (UTC)
You want a copy of his thesis?
- Yes please, but only because I would find it interesting. The existence of the thesis is not evidence that he actually qualified. – PeeJay 14:35, 25 March 2016 (UTC)
If you email marcwhelan@live.co.uk I will forward thesis. Ok I understand now wiki policy. There has been a legal rambling between club and university. I don't know why. It seems that is the reason for the lack of promotion or recognition which is a shame because I feel it's a wonderful achievement which deserves to be credited.
Mwaverider2008, you are invited to the Teahouse![edit]
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