User:Kevin Murray

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. My interests are generally in sailing, golf, photography, and history.

Some of my photography projects are: [www.web4homes.com/cars Classic Autos] and my [www.web4homes.com/cameras Camera Collection]

My educational credentials are BS University of California Berkeley, and MBA University of Notre Dame. Life experience includes 30+ years of business management and entrepreneurial success.

=Reduced participation in 2009= While I remain absolutely dedicated to the success of this project, I will be so involved in other organizations and charities in 2009 that I can not focus on Wikipedia, at the level where I have recently participated. I’ve taken an executive position in my yacht club and Renee and I have increased our commitment to Special Olympics in light of recent reductions in charity contributions. However, if you think I can make a meaningful contribution to your efforts, please send me an email. --Kevin Murray (talk) 07:55, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

=Philosophy= A great quote: "the internet is populated by eggshells armed with hammers."


 * It's easy to confuse notability with prominence; "Notable" is not a very high standard, just worthy of notice.  The guidelines purposely avoided words like famous, important and prominent and chose notable as a lower threshold.
 * Remember that it is harder to build than to tear down.
 * Civility and respect are key to this project. However, Wikipedia is not a place for therapy, solace, or cuddling; these are available from: most moms, loving dogs, and carefully chosen prostitutes.  We are writing an encyclopedia which can be a brutally hard experience for the timid or fragile souls.  Sometimes we must call a spade a spade, notwithstanding a bit of discomfort to the ego in the process.






Useful Links:
 * Policies and guidelines
 * Proposed Guidelines
 * NPOV Articles
 * Cleanup Articles
 * Yesterday's Deletion Log
 * Today's Deletion Log
 * Miscellany for deletion
 * Deletion Review
 * 3R Reporting
 * WikiProject Deletion
 * Highbeam.com kevintmurray
 * Analysis of Contributions
 * Analysis of article history

Guidelines:
 * Policies and guidelines
 * Notability Guidelines
 * Autobiography
 * Google Test
 * Reliable Sources
 * DICK
 * drama queen
 * CREEP
 * IGNORE

User pages
 * User:Kevin Murray/B-29 - XfD
 * User:Kevin Murray/netta eames
 * User:Kevin Murray/R&I/bainer
 * User:Kevin Murray/forbes









Drafts: User talk:Kevin Murray/fighter User:Kevin Murray/NF

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