Talk:List of Puerto Ricans/Archive 3

Melinda Romero
Only a handful of PR legislators have served in both chambers. Her election today puts her in that select group.

At-large legislators usually have a relatively easy elrection process, virtually never competing head-to-head and never really having competitors. Ten or twelve aspirants may compete in a primary for six party nominations. A party candidate will then be one of thirteen general election at-large candidates (6 NPP, 6 PDP, and 1 PIP), of which eleven (all but 2 candidates) will be elected. Romero-Donnelly, on the other hand, won a head-to-head competition in today's vote, against a more moderate male candidate, a quite notable feat. Pr4ever (talk) 23:34, 7 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I agree, it is quite a feat. Tony the Marine (talk) 00:24, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Where is Pedro Albizu Campos?
I scanned all the list, clicked on appropriate categories and did not find Pedro Albizu Campos on any of the lists of famous Puerto Ricans. Why not? I understand the list is not complete, but to overlook one of the most important people in recent Puerto Rican history, someone who gave his life for the Puerto Rican people, is a grave mistake. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.229.31.30 (talk) 14:19, 13 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Don Pedro is listed in the "Politicians" section under the "20th Century" as: "Dr. Albizu Campos, Pedro "President and principal leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party." Tony the Marine (talk) 17:25, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

What a name!?
This name is misleading. A list of Puerto Ricans is impossible... you can't name all puerto ricans!!! A list of famous or notable puerto ricans is possible. That is what the name should be. Can anyone explain? 70.10.168.84 (talk) 07:48, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You are right and many of us here agree with you, including a veteran like myself, but the so-called "brains" who came up with some of policies here decided that the words "notable" nor "famous" are allowed in titles. You go figure! That is why those of us who do not agree had to post the criteria for inclussion. Tony the Marine (talk) 09:38, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Error in information
Articles states: Founder of Western Federal Savings Bank, now Westernbank Puerto Rico.Founder of Massó Enterprises and Casa's Massó. Founder of RMM Records and music producer Founder of RMM Records and music producer[33]
 * 1) García Méndez, Miguel A.
 * 1) Massó, Gildo
 * 1) Mercado, Ralph

Correct information is: Founder of Western Federal Savings Bank, now Westernbank Puerto Rico. Founder of Massó Enterprises and Casa's Massó. Founder of RMM Records and music producer[33] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.136.111.158 (talk) 07:36, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * 1) García Méndez, Miguel A.
 * 1) Massó, Gildo
 * 1) Mercado, Ralph
 * You are right! There is always someone who comes along and messes up things. Thank you for pointing this out . Tony the Marine (talk) 19:56, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

request
I can't edit the article, so Im asking if somebody can add Carlos Alberto Torres, nationalist and still political prisioner. reference: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/678728042.html?dids=678728042:678728042&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Apr+06%2C+1980&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=11+Arrested+as+Puerto+Rican+Terrorists&pqatl=google

thanks, --HypperR (talk) 18:51, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Hello HypperR, and thank you for your mesage. I'll look into it later today, but let me remind you that being a political prisoner in itself does not make a person notable. It is the person's personal accomplishments or importance as a political leader and his actions which may have gained national or international attention which may make him a notable person, otherwise we would have to include every independentista who has been arrested in the list. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:11, 7 August 2009 (UTC)


 * I will add his name and two references (CNN, LA Times), he is a key part of the history of the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña and was listed as one of the FBI most wanted. He is one of the nationalist that was not given clemency by President Clinton. --J.Mundo (talk) 20:39, 7 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Good! Jmumdo's word is as good as "gold" for me. Tony the Marine (talk) 20:55, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

pornstars
what about actresses like gina lynn and mason storm? Certainly noteworthy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.148.6 (talk) 17:00, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I have nothing against the professions which others choose for themselves. However, I personally do not believe that porn or reality show people are stars nor notable for doing what they do. I also believe that their so-called fabricated "fame" will not be long lasting and therefore they will not be remembered by future generations which is one of the requirements of being notable. Now, this is not a dispute it is only my opinion, I'll let others voice theirs.Tony the Marine (talk) 01:08, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I agree with Tony. Most reality stars are running past the "15 minutes of fame" allocated by Andy Warhol's famous statement. --XLR8TION (talk) 01:17, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

That is absolute nonsense. If they are not notable then why do they have their own pages on wikipedia? Surely it is contradictory to have a dedicated Gina Lynn page but not have her included in this list. If she is not notable then she should not be on wikipedia here full stop. Also, are you certain that no other 'list of notable nationals' contains porn or reality TV stars?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.148.6 (talk) 18:07, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That is your opinion, which I respect and you are entitled to it. Some people believe that those who get filmed have sex and then getting paid for it are "stars" and others don't. To each his own. The real question here is who the heck is going to remember Gina Lynn ten years or a year from now? What makes her so special from other porn people? What are her contributions to society? Does she even meet the pre-established criteria? A lot of people who are really nobody's will post their bios. here in Wikipedia, but that doesn't mean anything because most are eventually deleted anyway. We can set up a discussion for a consensus here and let the community decide. Tony the Marine (talk) 22:34, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Javier I. Moreno
I think we should add Javier Israel Moreno Sanchez, first Puerto Rican student to be elected as Nationa FFA (Futures Farmers of America) President(2003-04). He was also the first student whos first languge was not english, to get that office. Hes graduated as an Agricultural Education Teacher from Penn State on June 2007 and is current working with Toyota Corporation in New York City.

Block quote "The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st Congress of the United States, and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for the FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs."

Block quote "The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education."

References: FFA official webstite: ffa.org —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.253.232.169 (talk) 03:05, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Only if reliable verifiable sources are cited and provided that proof the notablility of Javier Israel Moreno Sanchez as National Futures Farmers of America President can he be added. However, a quick google search did not show me that he accomplished anything notable as president during his year of tenure and therefore, in my opinion, I believe that notability, soley on the fact that he was the first Spanish speaking president, is not ground enough to consider him as a notable person. Gracias. Tony the Marine (talk) 03:44, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

Under the category for actors, please don't forget Luis Antonio Ramos who has been in film and television shows for nearly thirty years (e.g., Martin, In the House, CSI, CSI: Miami, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, Moscow on the Hudson and much more. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.209.4.228 (talk) 23:12, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

Visual Artist: Your list is missing one of the most important artists of the last century in Puerto Rico. Augusto Marín. Who ever is in charge of editing the lis of prominent Puerto Rican Artists should consider adding Augusto to the list.

Thank You

Alfredo Marin-Carle —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marincarle (talk • contribs) 15:45, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Dr. Ramon E. Lopez
Dr. Ramon E. Lopez was born in the U.S. of Puerto Rican parents. He is a Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Relopez2 (talk • contribs) 06:00, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

Attention Luis Antonio Ramos, Augusto Marín and Dr. Ramon E. Lopez
I will definitely add the names of Augusto Marín and Dr. Ramon E. Lopez, soon enough. I will have to verify the notability of Luis Antonio Ramos, since "blogs" IMdB", "fansites", "Facebooks", "MySpace" nor "Personal Websites" are accepted as reliable sources. Tony the Marine (talk) 06:34, 11 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Done, Augusto Marín and Dr. Ramon E. Lopez have been added to the list. Tony the Marine (talk) 23:54, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Please add Natasha Sagardia
Hello,

Could a registered site administrator/editor please add Puerto Rican professional bodyboarder Natasha Sagardia to the "sport" section?

Thank you.

Theincredible424 (talk) 03:34, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Incredible good call! She meets our criteria and therefore your request has been granted. Tony the Marine (talk) 06:00, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

I was just wondering...
why people who are not Puerto Rican but may have livedor were born there to non-Puerto Rican people are included on this list. That makes no sense to me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.175.62.19 (talk) 21:28, 20 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Criteria states: "many long-term residents and/or immigrants who have made Puerto Rico their home". There are many people who have lived all of their lives in Puerto Rico and who have identified themeslves as Puerto Rican and have done more for the island, such as "Tony Croatto" then many so-called Puerto Ricans who are ashamed of what they are, such as "Luis Miguel". In other words, there are some people who are proud to identify themselves as Puerto Ricans and who love and have done more for our country then many of the people who are actually Puerto Ricans. And who are we and what right do we have to say otherwise?

As to a person being born in Puerto Rico to non-Puerto Rican parents. If you learn a little about Puerto Rican history you will realize that your question makes little sense since most of our "Illustre Boricuas" were born to Spanish/African/Corsican/French/Irsih/German, etc. parents or simply said non-Puerto Rican parents.

People born in Puerto Rico automatically have dual nationality: Puerto Rican and American. Puerto Rico follows the Jus soli law (the right of the soil or the land) meaning that one’s nationality is determined by the place of one's birth.

Therefore, a person such as Joaquin Phoenix is Puerto Rican and American due to the fact that he was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

History of Puerto Rican Nationality

On October 25, 2006, the Puerto Rican State Department declared the existence of the Puerto Rican nationality (see: Juan Mari Bras). Puerto Rican nationality was recognized in 1898 after Spain ceded the island to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War. On April 12, 1900, the Congress of the United States enacted the Foraker Act of 1900. Section VII of this act created a Puerto Rican citizenship for the residents "born in Puerto Rico and, therefore, subject to its jurisdiction". In 1917, the United States granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship without the requirement that the islanders renounce their PR citizenship. Since then, everyone born in Puerto Rico are both Puerto Ricans and U.S. citizens. However, in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican do not enjoy full U.S. citizenship rights because their rights as such are limited (For example: they can not vote in the Presidential elections). Puerto Ricans do not need to renounce either of the citizenships and do not need a passport to go to the continental United States and once there can participate in every activity as every other U.S. citizen.

There is a common misconception that all Puerto Ricans are of Hispanic background. The confusion stems from people automatically associating the term 'Puerto Rican' (nationality) with the term 'Hispanic' (ethnicity). Even though the primary ethnicity in Puerto Rico is Hispanic, there are numerous other ethnic groups which make up the Puerto Rican nationality. There are many Puerto Ricans of African, Corsican, French, Irish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Lebanese and of Jewish descent, among others.

Laws Concerning Citizenship/Nationality

The modern world is divided up into nations with each nation, at least nominally, exercising control over its own territory and the people who reside within that territory. Among modern nations, citizenship at birth is conveyed in one of two ways; either though Jus soli (the right of the soil or the land) meaning that one’s nationality is determined by the place of one's birth; or through jus sanguinis (the right of blood) where nationality is determined by the nationality of one's descent (parents). Birthright citizenship is the term used for Jus soli as it is applied under US law.

Thank you for asking. Tony the Marine (talk) 00:08, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Acceptable Maria Arrillaga ?
Before I add her to the list of poets, would Maria Arrillaga be acceptable? thanks GloverEpp ( talk ) 03:13, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Looks good. Remember to add a reference to proof motability. While you're at it, you may want to add a "See also" section to the article like the one in the Julia de Burgos article. Tony the Marine (talk) 18:49, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Article name change
Before article name is changed, a general consensus of any proposed change should be discuss here with other editors who have poured their time and energy to this list's management. Personal opinion is not a valid reason for such a name change. Please discuss reasons why a article name change is required.--XLR8TION (talk) 21:15, 3 February 2010 (UTC)
 * I also agree. There is no valid reason to change the name and in any event it should be discussed and and approved by consensus. The introduction clearly explains who are to be included in this list. People who are born in the United States of Puerto Rican descent are commonly referred to as "Puerto Ricans" and even proudly identify themsleves as such. Tony the Marine (talk) 01:21, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 67.224.219.109, 8 April 2010
Where is ROBERTO ANGLERO ? Como es posible que incluyan tanta gente intracendente y excluyan a compositores de la talla del puertorriqueño Don Roberto Angleró por ejemplo que escribio tantas canciones que forman parte del folklor nacional como por ejemplo: Si Dios Fuera Negro, Soy Boricua, La Boda de Ella, Las Hojas Blancas, Alegria y Paz, Son Son Chararí, y muchas, muchas mas. Cantante2010 (talk) 15:02, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

67.224.219.109 (talk) 14:38, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Not done: Welcome. The editsemiprotected template requires a 'Please change X to Y' level of detail for the request. Please resubmit the request with the exact text you would like to add and reliable sources to support any factual claims. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 16:32, 8 April 2010 (UTC)


 * ROBERTO ANGLERO seems like a good candidate to add to the list. I will do it soon and maybe even write a short bio of him sometime this week, once I find some sources. But, I am requesting that you refrain from calling some of those in the list as "gente intracendente" that is your personal opinion and I'm sure that you would not like it if someone would consider Anglero "una persona intracendente". Thank you. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:20, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 209.91.226.43, 16 April 2010
Celestino Vargas Hernández: lawyer and politician known as the people's lawyer. Has the current record in affidavits in Puerto Rico.

209.91.226.43 (talk) 18:16, 16 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. --Darkwind (talk) 18:55, 16 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Considering that a person is notable because he has the current record in affidavits in Puerto Rico is much the same as saying that the person who has the current record in traffic violations in Puerto Rico is notable. Tony the Marine (talk) 20:34, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

Chef Carmen Gonzalez
Hello - would like to link your page Chef Carmen's page. She is a 'celebrated' Chef who was born in Puerto Rico. Dchiodi7 (talk) 04:38, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Done! It is now posted in the "Business people and industrialists" section. Plus. I also added my "touch" to the article. Tony the Marine (talk) 07:23, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * It seems to me that the above user who made the request has second thoughts about being included in the "list" when he/she deleted the "See also" section in the article, which I in good faith posted, including a link to this list and some minor edits Therefore, I will retract in complying with the request. Tony the Marine (talk) 03:48, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

Flag
Shouldn't the flag be a real normal flag, not an animation? -- Iamred1  Talk to me!   15:30, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I prefer a normal flag too.--XLR8TION (talk) 16:38, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Clean-up
Cleaning up the list. If I remove an entry with no Wikipedia article and you object, please discuss it here so that we can determine if entry merits inclusion into the list and see if we can create a quick article on it. I really dislike red-lined Wikipedia articles.--XLR8TION (talk) 22:51, 21 May 2010 (UTC)


 * I reinserted Congressman Bob García, the second PRican Congressman, successor of Herman Badillo, and the first one to become a subcommittee chairman, clearly notable, despite the fact no one may have sat down to write an article. I have not reinserted, but strongly object to the removal of, bolerista José Luis Moneró and Masso Rivera, clearly more notable over time than many recently famous artists who, because they are contemporary figures, have a greater internet presence that facilitates writing their Wiki articles.  Those removals should be reconsidered.  While we may dislike red-lined articles, they may be a reflection, not of non-notability, but of the fact that no one has sat down to write their articles for lack or scarcity of electronic links to sources. Pr4ever (talk) 01:53, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
 * The point of a wikilink is to "link" reader the the related subject's article on Wikipedia. An article on this site (especially one that is well written and is not a vanity/publicity article) is essential to the both the list's purpose andthe site's mission. If there is no article on the subject, then simply list subject without a Wikilink. I also address to all editors that blurbs should be kept short. We want the viewer to click on the subject and read about his/her accomplishments. For the time being, remove all red wiki-linked articles and let's create a separate topic on this page to address the need for an article.--XLR8TION (talk) 03:58, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
 * By the way the link on Robert García is the same politician who replaced Herman Badillo. Wikilink will be formatted. Please read article to validate this.--XLR8TION (talk) 04:08, 22 May 2010 (UTC)


 * I have reinserted once more Anita Lallande (Her extraordinary sports accomplishments made headlines),  Shayla Rivera whose accomplishments are sourced and "El Maestro Ladi", to not include him would be a "sin" against all cuatristas in Puerto Rico. I agree with Pr4ever in that bolerista José Luis Moneró and Masso Rivera are highly notable and legends in Puerto Rico within their own rights and will proceed to reinsert their names once more. Tony the Marine (talk) 06:40, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

Natalie Morales, Co Host of The Today Show
SHe is also of Puerto Rican Descent. Her mother is Brazilian and her father is Puerto Rican. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.168.124.48 (talk) 12:43, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Telhack, 27 May 2010
New addition to List of Puerto Ricans. Augusto Rodriguez I quote from an article printed Feb 8 2004 by Maximo Cerame Vivas, a noted Puerto Rican author.

Augusto was a Puerto Rican musician, educator, director of the Puerto Rican Philharmonic (1932-35), band leader of Midnight Serenaders a 1930 popular band. Founder of the Hebrew Festival Chorus of San Juan's Jewish Community, guest conductor of the Coro Radio Nacional de Espana, pianist, and composer. Augusto was the first president of Puerto Rico's Musicians Association and first director of the Chorus of the Conservatory of Music. Founder of the "Coro de La Universidad de Puerto Rico" (University of Puerto Rico Chorus)in 1936. PR poet Jose Anotnio Davila "extolled the magic Augusto could extract from voices with his hands and gestures". Notables Eleanor Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, the King & Queen of Belgium, the King of Bulgaria, and Francis Cardinal Spellman were entertained by his choruses. His choruses have produced musicians such as Tito Lara, Pablo Elvira, Justino Diaz, Darysabel Isales, Edgardo Gierbolini, Raul Julia, and many others. Many more examples of his work and excellence are noted in "Las Espigas del Sembrador: Un tributo a la memoria de Augusto Rodríguez ... By Francisco O'Neill Susoni 2006. This man was a child prodigy, composing songs at an early age.

The University of Puerto Rico Chorus at the time was the "first secular, a cappella organization in the history of Puerto Rico. Its cultural effect in that island has been such that now half the high schools in Puerto Rico have their own a cappella choruses." Source: The New York Times, Sunday May 29, 1949 "Puerto Rico Chorus Has Grown in Few Years Under Direction of Harvard-Trained Conductor". Telhack (talk) 05:40, 27 May 2010 (UTC)


 * This is a good call. I'll work on it soon this week. What I have to do first is create a disambiguation page since there is another Puerto Rican with the same name, Lt. Augusto Rodriguez who fought in the American Civil War. Then I'll work on an article about Augusto Rodriguez, the late musician, educator and director of the Puerto Rican Philharmonic. Tony the Marine (talk) 07:12, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Be sure to un-quote the text. Needs to be in your own words, using the text as a source. I'm going to remove the request for edit, as you guys seem to have this under control -- Matthew Glennon (T/C\D) 14:27, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
 * No problem at all, I have over 500 articles under my belt. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:42, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
 * It is done! Telhack this one is for you, the requester: Augusto Rodríguez. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:40, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Tomtom271, 5 June 2010
Tomtom271 (talk) 23:14, 5 June 2010 (UTC)
 * You cannot copy information directly from another website, as all of this was from IMDB and his MySpace.  — fetch ·  comms   23:27, 5 June 2010 (UTC)


 * I also agree with User:Fetchcomms, plus IMDB is not a reliable verifiable source, in accordance to our standards, since anyone can edit it and add whatever they wish to add, be the information truth or false. There once was a case involving a certain article about a "so-called" notable person which was all made up and which used the IMDB site intentionally to make a false claim to fame. After we investigated the issue, we discovered that the person was just a fake. User:Tomtom271, if you would like an article about Cordero, request it and if it meets our notability criteria, I am sure that someone will take on the task. Tony the Marine (talk) 03:01, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

merge from List of Lebanese people (Puerto Rico)?
There's another list of folks from Puerto Rico at List of Lebanese people (Puerto Rico). Might it find a better home here? 98.216.11.183 (talk) 03:30, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I am a principal contributor to both lists. The answer to your question is no. The main purpose of this list is to show the extent of the Lebanese diaspora in many nations. These names are already on the List of Puerto Ricans.--XLR8TION (talk) 04:39, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Highlander1321, 18 June 2010
I request that you add the name of puertorrican Tenor CESAR HERNANDEZ......

Highlander1321 (talk) 07:13, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

Unnotable. Spigot Map  12:25, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

Orphaned references in List of Puerto Ricans
I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of List of Puerto Ricans's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "PH": From Delma S. Arrigoitia: Primera Hora From José Andino y Amezquita: Perfil Biográfico de José Andino y Amézquita; Periódico Primera Hora, lunes, 16 de enero de 2006 From Miguel Ángel Suárez: Primera Hora From Tommy Muñiz: Chronicle of his life in Primera Hora 

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT ⚡ 22:42, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 149.101.1.121, 8 July 2010
editsemiprotected


 * De Jesus, Wanda, actress


 * Calderon, Tego, Singer, Actor


 * Gonzalez, Rick, actor

149.101.1.121 (talk) 15:27, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done:.
 * Wanda De Jesus is listed as an American actress.
 * Tego Calderón will be inserted.
 * Rick Gonzalez will not be inserted, since he's already listed. Salvio ( Let's talk 'bout it!) 15:36, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Missing Important Famous Puerto Rican
I believe that in the list of famous Puerto Rican we are missing a lot of artists that has not only influenced our current times but our past as well. I am very dissapointed that I have not seen any mention in the list of Maria Esther Perez Felix from the Duo Perez Rodriguez, who also sang with the Damiselas with Sylvia Rexach and Los Cuatro Ases. You can visit the website www.prpop.com and see how much of an influence to the music industry she was. I hope I can see her name included since she is my aunt. Heydanp15 (talk) 21:35, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * You are right an article can be written about her. We always try our best to comply with every request, but it takes a time. You must remember that Puerto Rico is an island with so many gifted people that we try our our best to write about those who are truly notable. While the "Puerto Rico Popular Culture" is an excellent site, it is primarily focused on Puerto Rican entertainers and one of the main problems is that while most people know only about our contributions in the fields of entertainment and sports, little is known about our major contributions in other fields. That is why with this list, unlike other lists in the internet, we intend to make sure that that those who have made contributions to the fields of science, education, social activism, politics and the military are recognized and not forgotten. Tony the Marine (talk) 22:55, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm always interesting in writing about notable Puerto Ricans and I am still trying to find other reliable verifiable sources besides "prpop" which state Maria Esther Perez Felix's notability, pero .... as of now nada. Tony the Marine (talk) 21:51, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Aaron Morales
Glam rock and metal singer, guitar player. Considered one of the unsung heroes of rock and one of the best guitarists out there. Formed a band called Simply Slang back in 2003 they toured in Europe and South America and kickstarted the sleaze rock movement. Had a hit single on a Hollywood compilation album Glamnation Vol 2 and critics around the world agreed it was one of most notable tracks on the album. It was all over the radio in 2007. The first and only Puerto Rican glam rock singer known to anyone that alone is notable. Produces music with house legend Farley Keith aka Farley Jackmaster Funk and I heard Elton John wanted him to tour playing guitar for him. He's headlined big arenas with major artists but he is real shy about it. Considered a who who in Chicago (Sun Times website centerstage.com says so) and he's been on tv too on late night talk show. And he played the lead in a short movie I don't remember the name though. I think he should have his own page too, I met him and talked to him he doesn't want one he is shy. But as a boricua I think he deserves his props and if people like llyod banks (who aint even boricua) are on it he should too. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.28.137.232 (talk) 07:46, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm truly impressed with your statements about Aaron Morales here and would gladly add his name to the list, however I am having trouble finding a verifiable reliable source (no personal websites) to back up your claims of notability. Tony the Marine (talk) 20:18, 11 August 2010 (UTC)


 * !!!!WIKIPEDIA should add a Category for Radio and Television Personalities/Announcers including sports announcers. Judge Jose A."Cheo" Diaz produced and hosted the longest running Salsa Music Program, "The Mambo Machine" from 1971-2001 at WKCR-89.9 FM N.Y. and announced the New York Mets, New York Yankees and La Serie Del Caribe over WADO-AM N.Y. and Madison Square Garden Network (1999-2000). He also hosted the talk-show "Preguntale Al Juez" over WADO-FM N.Y.(2001). See WKCR-FM Program Guide, NY Times, NY Daily News, El Diario-LaPrensa Newspaper Articles,Latin Beat and Latin New York Magazine Articles. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jose A. Diaz (Cheo) (talk • contribs) 23:13, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Cahur, 11 August 2010
Please change


 * Crespo, Elvis, Merengue singer

to


 * Crespo, Elvis, Merengue singer
 * Crespo, Jimmy, Guitarist, Aerosmith 1979-1984

because guitarist Jimmy Crespo is missing from the List of Famous Puerto Ricans. Jimmy Crespo has an entry in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Crespo) as well as a website (http://www.jimmycrespo.com/) with more information about him.

Cahur (talk) 03:58, 11 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done. Thanks for your contributions! --Stickee (talk)  07:07, 11 August 2010 (UTC)
 * per below. --Stickee (talk)  01:19, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Note
 * The addition needs to be fixed in accordance to instructions: all additions to the list "must provide a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability and/or the person's link to Puerto Rico, otherwise the name will be removed." Place feel free to add the name once more to the list once you can provide us with a proper source. The reliable verifiable source that we ask for are magazine, newspaper articles etc. other then personnel websites such as MySpace, Facebook and so on. Take care. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:57, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 72.251.78.219, 26 August 2010
Add under Religion, Bavi Edna Rivera, Bishop of Olympia(Washington),first Episcopal woman Bishop in America (may be verified with the Diocese of Olympia; I believe she is now retired. Thank you.)

72.251.78.219 (talk) 11:02, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Not done: Welcome. A contact is not a verifiable reliable source. Please provide a reliable source for this request. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 13:51, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 72.251.78.219, 26 August 2010
Add to Religion: Bavi Edna Rivera, Bishop of Olympia, first Episcopal woman Bishop in America. (Her father, also a bishop, was from Puerto Rico. This may be confirmed with the Diocese of Olympia, Washington, at .)

Tjensen66 (talk) 11:23, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Not done: Welcome. A contact is not a verifiable reliable source. Please provide a reliable source for this request. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 13:52, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Philanthropy by Puerto Ricans
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony are planning to donate a movie studio in Puerto Rico with the latest technology equipment, which would make the small town in Puerto Rico a mini Hollywood. The concept is to bring more quality movies and TV shows to the island. The couple is excited about the project. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Keyzersosa (talk • contribs) 15:54, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
 * To which town? Do you have a source? I would certainly like to read it. Tony the Marine (talk) 02:19, 23 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Either Vega Baja or Fajardo, and it's not philanthropy, but a business. Walt Disney's decision to place Walt Disney World in Orlando was not an act of philanthropy but a wise business decision that happened to benefit a community.Pr4ever (talk) 10:12, 23 September 2010 (UTC)

Puerto Rican Freemasons
Would it be possible to add a section/category of Puerto Rican Freemasons (Masones) to the list. Freemasonry has been a important ideology in a big number of our more notable Puerto Ricans. Currently a Wikipedia article have been created to this effects (List of Puerto Rican Freemasons) but unfortunately is in discussion to be deleted. Any help to keep the current page or to merge it to this one will be great!!!--Caferato (talk) 22:37, 26 September 2010 (UTC)
 * In my opinion adding a "Freemasons" section would not be proper. You see in this list, those who are listed are placed in the field in which they became notable. If we added a "Freemasons" section, then the names placed in that section would have to be Puerto Ricans who became notable because of their work as Freemasons and not because they are notable people who happened to be Freemasons. An example is Betances whose notability resides on the fact that he was a great revolutionary leader who planned the revolt which became known as "El Grito de Lares" and therefore his name is placed under the "Politician" section. Betances was also a Freemason, however as a "Freemason" he was not notable. Now, what you can do is add the names of notable Puerto Ricans to the current List of Freemasons because that list, unlike the List of Puerto Ricans, only requires that the person be notable and does not require that person be notable because of his/her work as a Freemason. Tony the Marine (talk) 18:46, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Great work
Great work. The Best List On Wikipedia. --Davide41 (talk) 11:30, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you from all of us who manage this list. Tony the Marine (talk) 18:25, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Edit Request
Anyone who has an edit request, please let us know the details and if the request is a valid one it will be done. Thank you. Tony the Marine (talk) 17:10, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Mihkelis, 28 December 2010
Add to "Musicians & Composers"

Laureano, Gustavo (La Secta Allstar) Kilpatrick, Mark (La Secta Allstar) Genao, Mike (La Secta Allstar)

Mihkelis (talk) 08:38, 28 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: Please provide reliable sources for these additions. (I added eaks to the above list) Adrian J. Hunter(talk•contribs) 11:43, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

Edit notice
Regular contributors to this page might consider implementing an edit notice in lieu of the instructions in the second paragraph and at the top of each section. Such instructions for contributors don't really belong in the article itself, which could be replicated outside of Wikipedia. There doesn't seem to be a specific system for requesting an admin to create an edit notice, but presumably adminhelp could be used, or it could be requested at WP:ANI. Adrian J. Hunter(talk•contribs) 11:43, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Mopcambm, 15 January 2011
Dr.Eduardo Pagan, Host of PBS show "History Detectives" (Puerto Rican Grandfather)

I am very new to editing info on Wikipedia, but Eduardo is also an author, having written the books, "Murder at the Sleepy Lagoon--Zoot Suits, Race, and Riot in Wartime L.A.", "Historic Photos of Phoenix", and "Remembering Phoenix". He received his Doctorate in History from Princeton University.

Please update your page to include him. (We have the same Puerto Rican Grandfather from Guayanilla.)

Mopcambm (talk) 05:17, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. His bio page at ASU states that he was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Without a reliable source to confirm that he is Puerto Rican, we can't add it to the article. The best thing to do would be, if you can verify with a reliable source that he is Puerto Rican, to add that source and info to his article (Eduardo Obregón Pagán), then come make another request here. Just to clarify, we cannot accept your personal claim that you share relatives, as Wikipedia requires all info to be verified in reliable sources; this requirement is extra strict for information about living people. Qwyrxian (talk) 06:56, 17 January 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 97.106.241.225, 20 January 2011
Leon, Ray Reyes Former member of "Menudo"

97.106.241.225 (talk) 03:18, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

Done I assume you mean Ray Reyes; I don't see any mention of "Leon" in his name on his wikipage. Qwyrxian (talk) 04:07, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Mopcambm, 22 January 2011
This is my second request. Can you please list Dr. Eduardo Pagan, Historian and host of PBS show "History Detectives" (going into its 8th season I believe). Dr. Pagan has also authored 3 books--Remembering Phoenix, Historic Photos of Phoenix, and Murder at the Sleepy Lagoon (zoot suit and race riots in wartime LA). He received his doctorate at Princeton. His grandfather, Juan De La Cruz Irizarry Pagan, came to the US from Guayanilla, Puerto Rico where his family owned tobacco fields. Eduardo is my brother and I personally knew my grandfather before he passed away, and we recently returned from Puerto Rico to visit the relatives. If you could link onto ancestry.com or family search and type in both names, they would prove the relation. We have a copy of my grandfathers birth certificate if there was any way to send it to you. Let us know.

Mopcambm (talk) 19:12, 22 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.


 * As I look at the List of Puerto Ricans, I see there is only one person listed (Freddie Prinze, Jr.) who had a Puerto Rican grand-anything (father or mother, but grandfather in the case of Prinze). So I am led to make a comparison between the two for the sake of fairness and as a criteria for inclusion (and this basically means, well if we have Prinze in the list why not have Eduardo Pagán also?).


 * I notice that Prinze's wiki article provides sources that state that Prinze embraces his Puerto Rican heritage; yet I notice Pagan's article mentions nothing that would link him to his Puerto Rican heritage (other than, of course, that his grandfather, like Prinze's, was Puerto Rican). I also notice that Prinze is fluent in Spanish; but nowhere does the Pagan article says anything about Pagan being bilingual in Spanish. Third, I notice Prize's article states, agaun with citation, that Prinze spent his childhood summers in Puerto Rico, but again nothing in Pagan's article leads us to believe that Pagan has a connection with Puerto Rican culture.


 * So I think the problem with including Pagan in the list of Puerto Ricans is that,,,well,,, that he doesn't seem to be Puerto Rican. There is in the English Wikipedia an article called List of Native American writers, and since Pagan is a writer with a clear Native American background that may be an appropriate list to add Pagan to. (There is also another one called List of Native Americans of the United States to consider.)  In fact, in watching THIS video, Pagan himself admits that "my first story [on a wristwatch band] had a very special connection to me...some of my ancestors roamed with Pancho Villa."  It could be argued that "well yes, it says some of my ancestors, not my ancestors in general". However, the other story h that Pagan showcases is also from the Native American southwest (on a certain handwoven rug). Nowhere does it show (prominently or otherwise) that Pagan has any special interest in his Puerto Rican blood-line. Also nowhere in PBS's Pagan biography (a text separate from the video above) does it mention Puerto Rican anything about Pagan, but does mention his Native American heritage quite prominently.


 * As a side note, please note that a birth certificate is not a preferred source of information as it is considered a primary and not a secondary or tertiary source.


 * Thus, my position is that this edit request not be granted as the requestor has failed to show that Pagan is Puerto Rican.


 * My name is Mercy11 (talk) 20:57, 22 January 2011 (UTC), and I approve this message.


 * As the above people said, and I myself said, you need proof in the form of reliable sources. I know this sounds strange, as you know "for a fact" that he is Puerto Rican based on your shared ancestry.  But, try to look at it from our perspective: how can we (other Wikipedia editors) know that you are who you claim to be?  This is why Wikipedia doesn't allow first hand evidence.  In fact, even if Pagan himself came here, and even if he proved who he was, we still probably wouldn't be able to include him on this list without a reliable source proving his ancestry.  Apologies, but unless you can provide us with such a source, he cannot be added to this list.  Qwyrxian (talk) 15:07, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

Edit Request, 28 January 2011
Could someone with edit access please add "Raffucci, Luis Fernando", the famous poet whose patisserie was once a center of revolutionary activity in San Juan. I believe his entry would best be in section 3, "Authors, playwrights and poets". Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.211.203.66 (talk) 22:08, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

Can I be on the list?
Since the article isn't titled "List of notable Puerto Ricans" instead titled "List of Puerto Ricans" and seeing that I am in fact a Puerto Rican, I believe it is acceptable for me, my mother, my father, my brothers, sisters, cousins and friends to all be on this list. At least, according to the article title. Feed back  ☎ 00:55, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
 * I once named it "notable" becuase I am in complete agreement with you, but some people didn't go for it. What I'm going to do is set up a consensus for the change. Tony the Marine (talk) 01:12, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
 * This list is hardly complete - the population of Puerto Rico is currently around 4 million and that doesn't count those who have already escaped the island. This list only includes around 100 people - at the very least, you need to input the phone directories for San Juan and some of the other major towns on the island...get to work, will check back in a few months to check on your progress. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.243.164.201 (talk) 19:18, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Consensus

 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed renaming of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page.  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   Rename page to "List of notable Puerto Ricans" Tony the Marine (talk) 20:06, 18 February 2011 (UTC).

Consensus
It has been suggested that the "List of Puerto Ricans" be moved and renamed "List of notable Puerto Ricans". The current name reflects a misleading title since it is politcally incoreect and may lead to the misconception that any Puerto Rican may be included regardless of the explanation given in the introduction. Wikipedia does not allow that the term "famous" be used since that term depends on the perspective of what an individual may consider what the term "famous" means, however the term "notable" is widely accepted by Wikipedia since there is an established criteria of the meaning of the term and there are variuos "lists" in Wikipedia which currently use the term notable. Therefore, I am calling on a 7 day consensus as to the renaming of the current list to "List of notable Puerto Ricans".


 * Please participate in the voting.

1. If you desire for the list to be renamed "List of notable Puerto Ricans", vote "Rename".

2. If you wish for the list title to remain as it is, vote "Keep as is".

Vote


 * Rename- Tony the Marine (talk) 17:39, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Rename - El Johnson (talk) 17:47, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Rename--XLR8TION (talk) 18:09, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Rename - Thank God this is finally happening. As you can see, I've brought up this matter before elsewhere. My main issue is that there are other articles that have the same problem such as List of German Americans and List of Brazilian Americans. Although we are mainly "Puerto Rico-based" editors, we should try and find a consensus to affect all lists of distinguished individuals. Feed  back  ☎ 01:47, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Rename-Pr4ever (talk) 02:39, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Rename QuAz  GaA  03:00, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Keep as is None of the other "Lists of" have the "notable" in the article's name. Wikipedia has guidelines on notability (see WP:N) for inclusion on articles. No need to point out the obvious. Joelito (talk) 13:14, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * You're obviously someone who likes to quote around guidelines without actually reading them. The notability guideline judges what gets an article, not the article content itself. Feed  back  ☎ 19:08, 4 February 2011 (UTC)


 * Rename. The suggested new name is the lesser of 2 "evils" ! Mercy11 (talk) 05:02, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page . No further edits should be made to this page.

Edit request from Salvadorcabezon, 15 February 2011
Salvadorcabezon (talk) 05:07, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

Please add René Pérez Joglar (singer of Calle 13 (reggaeton famous band)) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calle_13_(band) Omar Rodriguez lopez (singer of The Mars Volta) Omar Rodríguez-López

Done I added Joglar; Rodriguez-Lopez is already on the list. Qwyrxian (talk) 07:01, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Nosferican, 20 February 2011
Former PR Attorney General, 2008 NPP candidate for Resident Commissioner. to: Former PR Attorney General, Resident Commissioner since 2008-present. because he won the 2008 election and is currently serving: http://www.pierluisi.house.gov/
 * 1) Pierluisi, Pedro
 * 1) Pierluisi, Pedro

Nosferican (talk) 02:21, 20 February 2011 (UTC)


 * What has Pierluisi done that is "notable" other than winning the election? What he a "first" at something notable? I don't believe we list every PR politician that ever won an election into Congress in this "List of Notables." I would argue that until Pieruisi achieves something notable his name belongs more appropiately in a "List of Puerto Rican politians" somewhere and not in a list of Notables. Mercy11 (talk) 03:29, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

Done Since the person is already listed, it is only correct for him the information to be current. As to whether or not the person is notable enough, that's a different issue which you can debate; however, since he is one of the highest ranking politicians in Puerto Rico currently, it seems hard to argue he shouldn't be included. Qwyrxian (talk) 12:51, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Normis, 12 March 2011
edit semi-protected

Norma Maldonado Puerto Rican actress, artist known for Mad Men, Love Bites, El Tio Sam, General Hospital.

Normis (talk) 18:20, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
 * ❌ can't verify whether Norma Maldonado is Puerto Rican or not, no sources exist at that article (or any I could find) to verify that, so per WP:BLP a reference can't be added. She might not be notable enough to be included on this list anyway. -- gtdp (T)/(C) 12:38, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

Naming Guideline
While I agree with the current name, I am disappointed that a move war broke out to get us get here. Just so everyone is on the same page, the specific guideline is at WP:SAL, which says “Words like notable, famous, noted, prominent, etc. should not be included in the title of a list article. Similarly, avoid titles like Xs and list of all Xs.” UnitedStatesian (talk) 21:39, 26 March 2011 (UTC)

Gallery
I don't think there is much need of discussing this. Discussion has already taken place at policy level. WP:IG says: [..]the use of a gallery section may be appropriate in some Wikipedia articles if a collection of images can illustrate aspects of a subject that cannot be easily or adequately described by text or individual images.

I don't see what a gallery adds to a subject which is "purely a list". Mayor of Yurp (talk) 09:31, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

I think a general concensus (vote) on the matter by the article's frequent editors would be more valid than opinion. Let's take a vote on it.--XLR8TION (talk) 13:01, 8 April 2011 (UTC)


 * You're proposing a vote to evade policy? Has it been done before? If so, it would resolve a lot of disputes going around and around. Mayor of Yurp (talk) 19:34, 8 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Ignore my comment above. From WP:VOTE: "We include text in articles based on such policies (in this case WP:IG) as verifiability and encyclopedicity, not based on whether the text (in this case a gallery) is popular among voters." Also, Wikipedia is not a democracy. Mayor of Yurp (talk) 21:04, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

I can see nothing in WP:IG that would prohibit a gallery in an article simply becasue it is purely a list.My name is Mercy11 (talk) 03:14, 9 April 2011 (UTC), and I approve this message.
 * It's not because it's a list. Think: what does a gallery add to the understanding of this article? Does it show what Puertoricans look like? Puerto Rican people is there for that. Does it show that some notable Puertoricans are in the military, or good looking people, or anything else? A mere list of people is not supposed to do that, other articles are. Also, these pictures are already present in their respective article, they dont't need to take up any more space on the servers. Mayor of Yurp (talk) 10:17, 9 April 2011 (UTC)

It was cheesy of you, no -- actually -- bordering on cowardly, to bring out the article protection nuclear option when you couldn't stand up to a discussion by a couple of oppossing editors. Don't bother responding; I don't waste my time with your type. My name is Mercy11 (talk) 00:12, 12 April 2011 (UTC), and I approve this message.
 * Yes, you obliviously do. And declaring the conversation over right after attacking an opponent is the real cowardice. --Damiens .rf 03:04, 12 April 2011 (UTC)


 * I agree that a gallery is not necessary in this article. Meanwhile I'd like to see the ad hominem attacks stop. ScottyBerg (talk) 17:31, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

Name order
First names should go before surnames. It's the norm, see WP:NCP. Anyone object to this? Mayor of Yurp (talk) 22:16, 9 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I object. The names on large lists such as this are easier to find and organize with its current format. This list has used this format since it was first started and no one, but no one as objected to it and therefore there is no reason nor need to change it's format. Unless a consensus is taken with the proper notification in the Puerto Rico Wiki Project talk page, I recommend that it is left as is. Tony the Marine (talk) 01:07, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I second Tony the Marine. Many editors are not aware of Spanish naming customs, therefore, Tony's system works perfectly. There is absolutely NO need to change this. If it's not broken, don't fix it.--XLR8TION (talk) 01:10, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
 * None of these arguments are convincing.
 * 1) With the standard name order, it is just as easy to read the surname first if one wishes, as it of course would still be ordered alphabetically.
 * 2) "I've been wrong since the start and I'll carry on being wrong" has never been a great way to respond to problems.
 * 3) No one has objected so far perhaps because the list doesn't get many readers, or editors aware of the manual of style (this list got 11.281 views last month compared to 298.857 for the Puerto Rico article).
 * 4) No consensus is needed for edits that follow guidelines.
 * 5) I'm aware that some cultures place the surname before the first name, but as this is en.wiki, we shall treat all names as they are treated in English. Furthermore, the naming convention is still the same at es.wiki. Erik Estrada is still, amazingly, Erik Estrada.

Mayor of Yurp (talk) 09:41, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree with Mayor of Yurp. Spanish naming conventions are irrelevant. See List of Spaniards, List of Mexicans etc. ScottyBerg (talk) 18:23, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I also agree. The English Wikipedia is meant for people that read in English, not for people that like to write in English about their compatriots. --Damiens .rf 22:40, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

Roberto Clemente
I'm not sure if I'm submitting this suggestion in the correct form, but I think that the suggestion of Roberto Clemente is inarguably relevant to this page.

Please consider this submission.

-Enilsson2 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Enilsson2 (talk • contribs) 23:22, 10 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Roberto Clemente's name is already on the "Sports" section of this list. Tony the Marine (talk) 02:21, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

Luis Fraticelli and Vanity Article Entries
Removed the article on Luis Fraticelli. Clearly from a mile away, this is a vanity article/entry. Mr. Fraticelli's appointment to a high position in the FBI's many regional offices does not qualify him as famous. I have a relative who also worked at the San Juan office and was promoted. Should he be added to this article? NO. Sorry, but being born in 1961 and having only 40 years of life on this earth, with your highest achievement being a promotion at an FBI office in San Juan does NOT make one famous or notable. Please do not re-add entry. Lacks sufficient scholarly articles and only relies on FBI website. --XLR8TION (talk) 12:25, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Clean-up
I will be revising the list to remove vanity entries, entries with no articles (red wiki-links), spell checks and shortening blurbs (articles discuss subject; please keep blurbs short). Any vanity entries will be removed. Please look at the list before adding an entry as duplicates can result. --XLR8TION (talk) 12:28, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Edit Request
The caption under Jose Rivera's picture is misspelled. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.204.226.214 (talk) 14:37, 12 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Done - Tony the Marine (talk) 20:20, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Enpdllp, 13 June 2011
Pellin Rodriguez (Salsa singer) should be added to this list.

Enpdllp (talk) 17:34, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Done! - Thank you for bringing this up. The name was once on the list, but sometimes when the format of a list is reorganized, we loss some names in the process. I re-added the name to the list. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:09, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

Leguizamo is not Puerto Rican and should be removed from the list
On June 10, 2011, Alberto Leguizamo, John's father, declared in an interview published in a New York Hispanic newspaper "El Diaro Newspaper", that he (the father) was not Puerto Rican, that he is Colombian and therefore his son (John) had lied and was not half Puerto Rican as he has always stated. John Leguizamo had always declared that he was Puerto Rican on his father's side which was one of the reasons that he was selected as the Puerto Rican Day Parade Ambassador. A spokesman for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade has stated that Leguizamo would not be stripped of his ambassadorship.

After a week, Leguizamo has not made a public statement to this matter. I can understand if he came forward and stated that "even though he does not have an once of Puerto Rican blood in his veins, he still indentifies himself as one", but this is not the case and therefore he should be removed from the list.

Any objections? Tony the Marine (talk) 05:32, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, as he discussed in the video I forwarded you, he did re-affirmed he is Puerto Rican. I would wait for at least two months until we can find more verifiable references pertaining to this from the media. I am sure this is not an end to the controversy but I will keep an eye out from anymore official responses from John or his agent.--XLR8TION (talk) 22:38, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I couldn't view the video because my computer is slower then a snail on cruches, but your response is as good as gold for me. We'll wait. Tony the Marine (talk) 00:57, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Wasn't there was a consensus?
If the current name stands, then I will like to be added to the article. The article is a List of Puerto Ricans, and I feel it is incomplete if I, a Puerto Rican, am not on this list. I will also provide information for the addition of my parents, siblings and kin who are all Puerto Ricans as well. Feed back  ☎ 15:33, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I also agree that the other name was the proper one, but this goes to show you that over here sometimes a consensus isn't worth anything, unless it is for the nomination of the deletion of an article or image. I believe that you should ask Damiens.rf in his/her talk page, since it was Damiens.rf who returned the "list's" name back to the way it was and may be able to give you an explanation as to why policy does not permit a name change in this list. Tony the Marine (talk) 16:05, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * See WP:LISTPEOPLE for an explanation. The mayor of Yurp (talk) 16:08, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Tony, you're wrong, consensus is definitely worth something and consensus overrides policy. I don't know who decided to say otherwise, but Wikipedia is founded on the principal that there are some guidelines that you MAY or MAY NOT follow depending on the consensus. (See WP:CONSENSUS, WP:UCS and WP:GUIDELINE. The only exceptions that supersede consensus are stated in WP:CONEXCEPT. Unless the person who reverted our consensus either (a.) acted on behalf one of the listed exceptions or (b.) obtained a new consensus, then our consensus stands. Feed  back  ☎ 17:13, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * "Notable" in a title like this is unnecessary, puffery, and per LISTPEOPLE, redundant. Most lists (e.g., List of writers, Lists of books, don't have it. ScottyBerg (talk) 18:04, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * In a "List of DVDs in my garage", you won't be expecting to see only the comedy DVDs or the collectors' DVDs, you'd expect to see all the DVDs that are in my garage. If I however gave you a "List of expensive DVDs in my garage", you wouldn't expect a cheap pirated copy of a Flintstone's episode on the list. Point is, without the term "notable", the title implies that all Puerto Ricans will be in the article. Feed  back  ☎ 20:49, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Were that concern valid,we would have to insert "notable" into the dozens, perhaps hundreds, of lists that don't contain it (such as the scores of "book lists" disambiguation page linked above). "Notable" is a Wikipedia term that we use internally to describe people/entities that are worthy of inclusion in the project. We tend not to use that word in titles, or prominently in articles, because it is puffery as well as redundant. By definition, to warrant an article (or inclusion in a list under WP:LISTPEOPLE, that person or entity must be notable. Otherwise there would be thousands of articles with "notable" in the lead paragraph. ScottyBerg (talk) 20:59, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

If dozens or hundreds of lists are also guilty of having ambiguous titles then I would suggest that they all get renamed. Adding "notable" or "distinguished" to the title is redundant, it is an accurate representation of what the article's content is. Without the adjective, the name is too ambiguous to the common reader. ANd notability isn't and shouldn't be assumed. It isn't bizarre to find lists where some of the article content isn't notable enough for their own article. This is because WP:N judges who gets an article, but in no way does it judge the article content itself. So by stating that the members of this list are in fact notable by WP:N's standards actually helps the article by narrowing its scope. Feed back  ☎ 21:16, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Titles not containing "notable" aren't ambiguous in the slightest. They don't mislead a living soul. It is the broad consensus on Wikipedia reflected by the names of the many lists I mentioned, the vast majority, that "notable" is unecessary in list titles. If an article or list contains material that is not notable, the solution is to remove that text. You seem to suggest that some lists contain non-notable content, and if so that is unacceptable. I don't think it's a viable solution to delineate lists into ones that have "notable" components and others that do not. All should be notable. Redlinked entries are routinely removed. Again, see WP:LISTPEOPLE.ScottyBerg (talk) 21:22, 26 June 2011 (UTC)


 * By the way, in examining WP:LISTPEOPLE, I notice the following which frankly I had previously overlooked: A person is to be included in a list if a "person's membership in the list's group is significant in some way (in other words, a person should not be included in a list merely because they happen to be a member of the list's group). This requirement applies only to lists based upon religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or other contentious topics." We may want to look into removing people from the list that don't meet this criteria. ScottyBerg (talk) 21:35, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * There are two problems with WP:LISTPEOPLE. Firstly, it directly contradicts WP:ARTICLETITLE's criteria to be precise and unambiguous. Secondly, the rule isn't plastered over every list for the common reader to see. So if a first-time reader from New York opens a link that says "List of New Yorkers", the immediate reaction would be to add himself to the page. Why? Because he's a New Yorker and it's a list of New Yorkers. Whether or not WP:LISTPEOPLE exists or not is besides the point. Here at Talk:List of Puerto Ricans, there was a consensus to ignore the guideline and change the name. And there was no new consensus to overturn the old one. Until a new consensus is achieved, the article should be moved back. Feed  back  ☎ 23:00, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I'd suggest that the wider consensus, as indicated by common usage on Wikipedia and LISTPEOPLE, prevails in this instance. ScottyBerg (talk) 00:41, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Not really. Its procedure. The latest consensus replaces the older consensus, regardless how many people participated in the consensus-building. If you like going by the book, then I suggest you read up on procedure in WP:CONSENSUS and WP:GUIDELINE. Feed  back  ☎ 01:56, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * No, we can't locally override site wide consensus. What's next? To create verifiability rules specific to PuertoRico articles? To use a Puerto Rico-specific notability guideline? I'm sure we would find local consensus to implement this rules, but it doesn't means the community would accept that. --damiens.rf 08:42, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * "Local-consensus"? "Site-wide consensus"? To my knowledge, there's no distinction. Consensus can be made on any talk page on Wikipedia and with any number of people and it will replace previous consensus until an even newer consensus is created. That's the beauty of consensus. If you don't understand it, then you don't fully understand Wikipedia yet. This is how its always been done. If there is a consensus to ignore a rule, then the rule shall be ignored. Anyway, if you feel so passionately about overturning the consensus made on this page (although you already went ahead and moved the page without discussion), then you should open a post at the bottom of this page. This is the way of doing things, you can't take shortcuts. Feed  back  ☎ 08:55, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * There certainly is a distinction. See WP:CONLIMITED, which is part of the consensus policy that you yourself cited. Editors on specific pages can't overrule site-wide practices. I'm assuming for the sake of argument that there was a local consensus on this page, as I wasn't involved in the earlier discussion. ScottyBerg (talk) 13:41, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * For your information, a list of similar "list" articles can be found on this old AfD page here. Note that none have "notable" in the title, as is indicative of the wider consensus that "notable" does not belong in the title. Also be mindful of the need to be nonjudgmental and neutral in article titles, per WP:TITLE. The word "notable" may be correct from a Wikipedia standpoint in terms of our internal deliberations, but to put it in the title reflects a value judgment that does not belong in titles. ScottyBerg (talk) 14:32, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Mopcambm, 13 July 2011
Please add Dr. Eduardo Obregon Pagan to this list of Puerto Ricans on Wikipedia. He is a TV Show Host, Author and Historian. He is a host for the PBS show "History Detectives" and his lineage is located in a video Fan Q & A: Eduardo--Eduardo fields your questions. This can be located on the History Detectives website under the section "ABOUT". Dr. Pagan talks about his lineage on his father's side and that his grandfather (Juan Irizarry Pagan) is from Puerto Rico. Thanks. Oh, he does speak Spanish, however, being raised in Arizona, his Spanish is not as fast as our cousins from Guayanilla.

Mopcambm (talk) 08:00, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting question.svg Question: Which category should he go under? Educators, Historians, or the Actors etc category?  I have not verified that he is Puerto Rican yet but I do plan on it when I get home from work, as long as I remember. Jnorton7558 (talk) 06:10, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
 * I did just watch the Q&A thing and he does state at about 55 seconds in that his grandfather was Puerto Rican. Still waiting on an answer as to where he should go. Jnorton7558 (talk) 00:13, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Hi, I understand that I am not the one to make the decision, but my suggestion is to list Dr. Pagan as a tv show host; it is what he gets recognized for the most. Oh, he also helped create the PBS documentary "Zoot Suit Riots" narrated by Hector Elizondo. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mopcambm (talk • contribs) 03:27, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done as last time doesn't bother me if people decide to revert it. Jnorton7558 (talk) 04:56, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

Thank you JNorton for agreeing to add my brother's name to this site; however, I have been up and down the list and I don't see him. Is it just me, or is there some kind of waiting period or secondary motion needed? I would like to let him know when his name is on this list; he would be thrilled. We are very proud of our Puerto Rican heritage. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mopcambm (talk • contribs) 16:42, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Belami444, 18 July 2011
Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, Luis F. Soto is a director living in Los Angeles, California. In 1989, he received a Cable Ace nomination as Best Dramatic Director for the HBO film The Vietnam War Story: The Last Outpost Steve Antin, the lead actor garnered the Cable ACE for Best Actor. Soto’s direction of The House Of Ramon Iglesia, written by Oscar nominated Jose Rivera, for PBS’s American Playhouse, won a silver medal for the Houston Film Festival, as well as the Samuel B. Engels Award. In addition, he has directed episodes for the Television series The Equalizer, with Edward Woodward and Macauly Culkin, for Universal, Fame for MGM, Silk Stalkings for USA Network, Reyes y Rey for Telemundo and Silver Spoons for Columbia among others. He has served on the New York Council of the Arts and served on The Directors Guild of America Latino Committee. The Vuelva Film Festival recognized Luis for his work and invited him to head seminars, symposia and screened his films. He has directed at The Eugene Theater Conference in Connecticut, under the artistic direction of Lloyd Richards artistic direction, Dean of The Yale School of Drama. Presently, Luis is a member of The Actors Studio West as one if its directors, under the artistic direction of Mark Rydell, Paul Mazursky and Marin Landau. Luis graduated with a Masters of Arts from the State University of New York. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815562/

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/465001/House-of-Ramon-Iglesia-The/

http://articles.latimes.com/1989-08-19/entertainment/ca-482_1_vietnam-war-story

http://www.eworldwire.com/pdf/10210.pdf

http://www.tv.com/american-playhouse/the-house-of-ramon-iglesia/episode/934197/summary.html

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~mavall/psfilms/search/list.php?category=Feature&country=Puerto%20Rico

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~mavall/psfilms/search/list.php?category=Feature&country=Puerto%20Rico

http://www.tv.com/the-equalizer/something-green/episode/49109/summary.html

Belami444 (talk) 22:36, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Jnorton7558 (talk) 07:03, 21 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Undone - I just wanted to make a notation that the posting made by User:Jnorton7558 was reverted by User:XLR8TION because it seems as if the article on Luis Soto is a vanity and self promotional entery. Tony the Marine (talk) 21:45, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Ricocasanova, 25 July 2011
Rico Casanova (Jorge Maldonado), Pro wrestler, promoter,actor(imdb)

Ricocasanova (talk) 08:31, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done--Breawycker (talk to me!) 17:30, 25 July 2011 (UTC)


 * All additions must cite and provide a reliable source as to the persons notability and proof the person's connection to a Puerto Rican heritage. Tony the Marine (talk) 21:00, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

Additions to the list should cite a reliable verifiable source...
Please, I understand the intent is good, but our manual of style correctly tells us what the problems is with edits like this.

I'll be reverting it again shortly unless someone shows me it's not the right thing to do. --damiens.rf 17:55, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree, there have only been 2-3 edits in the last month that could possibly be vandalism, this is not a "frequently vandalised" article at all. The mayor of Yurp (talk) 18:39, 8 August 2011 (UTC)

'''Additions to the list should cite a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability and/or link to Puerto Rico. '''. Please explain your rationale why WP:SELF applies to this statement. the MOS clearly states that Neutral self-references are acceptable if it does apply which I fail to see. damiens.rf clearly understands that the intent here is good. I applaud him for this. And just fyi, this article has just recently been unprotected (for about 2 weeks). The reason it was protected in the first place? That's right....Vandalism. I'll be reverting it again shortly unless someone shows me it's the wrong thing to do. QuAz GaA  19:34, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
 * As long as we meantion "additions to the list" we're assuming the reader is reading this text from a interactive wiki based website. What meaning is this warning supposed to have, for instance, in printed versions of the article? --damiens.rf 21:17, 8 August 2011 (UTC)


 * This is a very interesting discussion. I would like to express myself, but remember, I don't know nothing about nothing and I ask to be forgiven if what I state here does not make any sense. Let us forget the "manual of style" for a moment, since the Manuel of style is a guideline which is still in a evolutionary development process as is Wikipedia. Rules are made, but rules can be changed if it means that with the change we have an improvement. The main problem, I believe is the title of the "list". Let's face it, the way the lists of "people" are now titled, are misleading since it represents an open invitation to add any name. In my opinion lists of "people" such as this one should nave the word "notable" in it if we pretend for Wikipedia to be as accurate as possible. I am only referring to list of "people" and not to lists of things or objects.


 * Now, since the word notable is not included and there are no specific visible instructions as to the requirement of sources, it should shock us that anyone one who feels like it will in good-faith add any name they wish. Now, one of the interesting points that Damiens did make is that there are certain things that would not look right if an article is printed, even though these are instructions that will make the reader realize that the information on the "lists" do come from reliable sources. This also brings to mind and should also apply to some of the ugly "tags" that are placed in in some of the articles. Certain tags like "unsourced" look terrible on the articles and also reminds the reader that the content in Wikipedia is not to trusted. If instructions are not to be made visible, then I hope that some one will come up with a better solution to the ugly "tags". Tony the Marine (talk) 02:33, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * And I suggest we don't ignore the MOS. Surely it can be changed, but what you're really asking for is an exception, what's not a good idea. You're free to suggest any MOS change at the MOS talk page. You could raise your tag concerns there. --damiens.rf 14:42, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * And YES, the reader should definitely be reminded that sometimes the content in Wikipedia is not to be trusted.--damiens.rf 14:47, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

It is perfectly alright to include the reminder that reliable sources are needed. People by their very nature will tend to include folks that are Puerto Ricans but not notable. The requirement that a RS be include is the proper middle of the road approach. In addition, the assumption that an article has to be a regular target of vandals before a note to include only info with RS's is a very poor assumption. The fact is, info added to the encyclopedia should include RS's - especially when brought into question. This requirement is everywhere in WP policies.My name is Mercy11 (talk) 05:10, 9 August 2011 (UTC) and I approve this message.
 * As a compromise I'd suggest adding a hidden note for editors only, to read before making changes. Mainspace is not the place to put such things. The mayor of Yurp (talk) 10:19, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

A note exists here. But that still does not answer my questions regarding the MOS and why it applies here. This simple sentence is eloquently written and guides an editor toward a course of action which makes his/her edit more efficient. We have established the intent is good. Please explain why it should not be kept. QuAz GaA  14:04, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I've answered your question above. --<span class="I_STALK_DAMIENS">damiens.rf 14:34, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Yup, he did. The mayor of Yurp (talk) 14:50, 9 August 2011 (UTC)


 * The proposed language is bizarre and should not be added. The MOS specifically applies in situations like this. That's why we have it. It is not a "neutral self-reference." That applies to situations like the language in disambiguation pages. It does not sanction instructions to editors in the text of an article. ScottyBerg (talk) 19:26, 9 August 2011 (UTC)


 * OK, I see it now. I don't think the statement is bizarre, just common english though.  Thank you for enlightening me.  But with this list, the past vandalism that occurs due to the simple title as Tony has pointed out, I think that WP:IAR applies here.  This List is better and would be better maintained with this statement than without it.  The MOS is a guideline and WP:IAR is policy.  I think this should be put up for consensus vote.....Let's Vote now. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Quazgaa (talk • contribs)


 * Yes, lets do that. See RfC below. ScottyBerg (talk) 01:43, 10 August 2011 (UTC)

Consensus Vote to keep statement: Additions to this list should cite a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability and/or link to Puerto Rico.
Keep: As has been pointed out above, The MOS clearly states that self references should be avoided. But in this case, I think it is prudent to ignore the MOS and keep this statement. With the good intentions of this statement to reduce the maintenance of this online article due to misaligned good faith edits or Vandalism, I think that concern of how it looks to MF's, and in print are overstated. The concern on maintaining this article in online Wikipedia mainspace should override the concern of how this article looks to other MF's. QuAz GaA  01:27, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Hidden only. We don't put instructions to editors in the text of articles. We just don't. I'm amazed we're having a serious discussion of something so elementary. ScottyBerg (talk) 13:00, 10 August 2011 (UTC)

RfC: Note to editors at the top of article
Should the following sentence be included at the top of this article: "Additions to this list should cite a reliable verifiable source which cites the person's notability and/or link to Puerto Rico"? Or is this language not desirable per the manual of style? ScottyBerg (talk) 01:40, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Not a chance Commentary should never be added in the text of the article like that. I wouldn't be against the text being enclosed in   I think a better notice would be,  .<tt>  </tt>Ryan Vesey  Review me!  04:08, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * No. The proposed addition is entirely redundant to the edit notice. Whenever anyone clicks to edit this article, they see the note that you can also read at Template:Editnotices/Page/List of Puerto Ricans.  That's the appropriate place for special instructions to editors.  The overwhelming majority (>99%) of people who read this article won't attempt to edit it, so it makes sense to keep editors' instructions in a place where only editors will see them.  The full rationale for keeping these kinds of self-references out of articles is given at WP:SELF.  SELF does not apply here, as the proposed sentence does not make sense in mirrors, forks, or in print, contrary to the meaning of a "neutral self reference" in that section.  I do support making the edit notice brighter and clearer.  Adrian J. Hunter(talk•contribs) 04:31, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * No, please I agree that it would be okay if it is left in the hidden comment format. Readers of the article don't need that notice. Bejinhan   talks   06:45, 10 August 2011 (UTC)


 * No - The goal is laudable, but there are two other mechanisms to achieve it: (1) edit notice (visible when users click on the Edit button); and (2) a statement at the top of the list article explaining, in normal prose, what the list contains ("This is a list of persons ...").   But the list article itself should not contain instructions to editors. --Noleander (talk) 14:21, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * No, because a link to a Wikipedia article, which, being a bio article, is required to have a RS, is sufficient. If people really object,then the links can be copied over, but there are very few subjects where the addition would be so contentious as to be necessary. There are only two cases where a link might seem to be needed, and they are not real: First, where the subject's rationale of placing on the list, is not very clear from the corresponding article--but the solution here is to make it very clear at that article  The other is where someone is clearly eligible for an article, but it has not been written--and the solution here, once again, is to write at least a stub article indicating the rationale for notability  and the connection with the topic of the list. In general, I think it a bad practice to require references on the lists--in simple situation they are not necessary, and in complicated ones a fuller discussion is needed, which goes better in the article. The proper edit  notice should not be the (non-existent) need for references but , "Only add people with Wikipedia articles, and be sure to link to those articles" , or  "Only add people with Wikipedia articles, or obvious qualified for one."  and the lede for the list should contain as statement or similar import, e.g. "This list contains people notable enough for Wikipedia articles, with a substantial connection to [whatever]"   DGG ( talk ) 15:22, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment. if the instructions are to be kept hidden, then I suggest that it would be best to place the hidden instructions in every sub-section of the list. What I mean by this is that, most people will go to, let's say "Religion" (as an example) and "click" the edit botton of said section, missing the instructions altogether. By placing the instructions in every sub-section we will at least make sure that editors will be adviced as to what it is expected for a name to be added to the list. Tony the Marine (talk) 10:34, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Not necessary. Try editing any part of the article and a huge template notice appears, thanks to an edit notice created a few days ago by Damiens, Jayen466 and a few other editors. See below. ScottyBerg (talk) 20:01, 17 August 2011 (UTC)


 * No, per Adrian and Noleander. Better handled via the edit notice, Template:Editnotices/Page/List_of_Puerto_Ricans (compare Template:Editnotice for lists of people, Template:Editnotice for lists of people by religious belief etc.), rather than the article text itself. -- J N  466  12:04, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment - I like the "Template:Editnotices/Page/List_of_Puerto_Ricans". It is well done and if it appears in the editing of any part of the list, much better. Tony the Marine (talk) 23:58, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

Under educators - is this for educators who have taught in Puerto Rico?
I am an accounting professor at a community college in CA. My father, was born in Puerto Rico and my Mother's Mother was born in Puerto Rico. So can I be added to the list? Regards, Leonor — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.181.100.202 (talk) 08:33, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Only if you meet the following "notability criteria". Tony the Marine (talk) 08:51, 19 August 2011 (UTC)

rationale for non-standard table of contents
what is the rationale for the use of an odd table of contents in the article? it is confusing and hard to read. it doesn't even look like a table of contents. it reads like one long run-on sentence. i see no merit in it. the standard TOC is just fine. --96.232.126.111 (talk) 13:12, 7 November 2011 (UTC)


 * I think a standard TOC would be more reader-friendly. ScottyBerg (talk) 13:53, 7 November 2011 (UTC)


 * I think that the standard "TOC" is this case is too long and takes up much needed "space" then the current version. Tony the Marine (talk) 16:04, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I see your point, but this is such a long list that proportionally it's not a lot. Being a long list, a standard TOC would seem to be helpful. I did a "preview" edit and it really wasn't that bad. However, this being the consensus version, I think we need to see what other editors think, and I'd request that the IP not make this change without other editors chiming in. ScottyBerg (talk) 16:59, 7 November 2011 (UTC)


 * I agree with you. Tony the Marine (talk) 17:27, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

Submitted for evaluation
Submitted for evaluation:

Julio M. Fuentes Julio M. Fuentes (born 1946) is a United States Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Reference:

Buffalo Law Review to honor U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Julio Fuentes ’75 and prominent attorney Garry Graber ’78

Julio Fuentes Judgepedia

Albert Diaz (judge) - Albert Diaz (born 1960) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Reference: Albert Diaz Judgepedia

Awards and Associations Vice-President of the North Carolina Bar Association Member, ABA Judicial Division Member of the NCBA Hispanic-Latino Lawyers Committee Member of the NCBA Minorities in the Profession Committee Member of the Hispanic National Bar Association Member of the Continuing Judicial Education Committee, North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges Member of the American College of Business Court Judges Member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Nominating Committee Member of the Special Committee on Diversity Secretary, Chief Justice William H. Bobbitt Inn of Court [4]

Diaz is the first Hispanic judge to serve the Fourth District. Appellate Judge for the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals.

--Seablade (talk) 18:45, 26 November 2011 (UTC)


 * I will evaluate during today. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:45, 26 November 2011 (UTC)


 * Seablade - I looked over the articles. Albert Diaz I believe to be notable and should be in the list. The fact that Diaz is the first Hispanic judge to serve the Fourth District is good. I'm surprised that it wasn't mentioned in the introduction. I'm not too sure about Julio M. Fuentes being notable because he is a United States Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Therefore I will ask for a second opinion. Tony the Marine (talk) 23:19, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

One additional point, Fuentes is the first Hispanic judge to serve the Third Circuit. Reference: Puerto Rico Born Jurist, Julio Fuentes, Sworn In As First Latino Judge On U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Third Circuit
 * Ok, Thanks for the evaluation!

Reference: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, William J. Clinton Page 399 --Seablade (talk) 01:51, 28 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Now, that is more like it. Since I already asked another user for his opinion (an opinion that I have full respect for), we'll wait to see what he says, but eveything seems to point in the right direction now. Tony the Marine (talk) 03:16, 28 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh, he is unquestionably notable. No doubt whatsoever. As a matter of fact, I think the general rule is that if a person passes Wikipedia guidelines such as to warrant an article, he belongs on a relevant list. ScottyBerg (talk) 18:04, 28 November 2011 (UTC)


 * There you have it Seablade. If you wish, you can add both names to the list. Just place them in their proper sections with the required references. If you wish for someone else to do it, let me know and I'll gladly add the names. Tony the Marine (talk) 18:32, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Done! --Seablade (talk) 23:04, 28 November 2011 (UTC)


 * It's a good selection, and I'm not really sure it's necessary to submit listings for advance approval if they are people who have Wikipedia articles and are Puerto Rican. Collegial of you to take this step, however! ScottyBerg (talk) 00:03, 29 November 2011 (UTC)