Talk:Nethy Bridge

http://abernethyhighlandgames.co.uk
This website is privately registered to "John Mcglinchey" and has been repeatedly added by the single-purpose account and then by an anonymous IP which is likely to be the same person due to this being the first contribution from this address. The website itself does not explain ownership, sponsorship, editorial control, sources or purpose and does not appear to be supported in any official capacity. I believe the site fails WP:ELNO and WP:SPS and should not be added to the article. Fæ (talk) 17:04, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * I agree that, per WP:ELNO, the website does not anything to the understanding of Nethy Bridge, so it should not be listed in the External links section. I'm a little more mixed with the link in the body of the text: it's bad karma to have a link in the body of text like that, but I think it's a reasonable link for the purpose of giving more information about the games, so I'm willing to let the link stay in the body of the article. —C.Fred (talk) 22:24, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Why would you consider this self published source sufficient to meet the RS guidelines when there has been no explanation as to why it has been created or any evidence of independent review? I'll raise it for further comment on RSN as other views may be helpful here.
 * Raised at RSN. Fæ (talk) 23:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * The website is the official Abernethy Highland Games web site, and it is also a non commercial web site. It is an events and information site with more detail about the Abernethy Highland Games. I am also the representitve of the Abernethy Highland Games, I hope this explains the genuine purpose of this link. This should eliminate any disputes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by John c mcglinchey (talk • contribs) 23:55, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Could you point to any independent sources to support the official status of the website (a newspaper article would be ideal), or failing that a clear statement on the website of its official status and the nature of its authority? Thanks Fæ (talk) 23:58, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * I am the representitve to authenticate that it is indeed official. A news paper article is not a good enough source, however I will leave this up to Wikipedia to decide its authenticity, through my own user name. If you wish to challenge the website I suggest contacting the Abernethy Highland Games to authenticate. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by John c mcglinchey (talk • contribs) 00:10, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Good for you, I'll take that as a no to my question then. Using LexisNexis I find 32 newspaper articles that mention the Games (mostly the Aberdeen Press and Journal), and though these include a number of contact names, none is yours and none mentions this website. I propose that until such a time as someone can verify that the website is the official website supported by the Abernethy Highland Games Association that it is removed from the article. The guidance of WP:BURDEN applies here. Fæ (talk) 00:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC)


 * John c mcglinchey, you can submit a ticket at our OTRS system. If you are the legitimate representative and it is an official website, you will be able to prove it there, for instance by the OTRS rep getting an email from an official email address. That won't necessarily help you get the link onto the page, but for small towns there's leeway for associations and events that are regionally notable. Franamax (talk) 07:50, 22 July 2010 (UTC)


 * It is indeed Franamax, an event. I will submit a ticket to OTRS system. This should eliminate any doubt! Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by John c mcglinchey (talk • contribs) 11:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Is there an OTRS ticket number? Fæ (talk) 18:22, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

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