User talk:CRichardson

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About the edits on nickel compounds. Editors in the chemistry project avoid loading chemical articles on chemicals with lots of routine safety information, so be prepared to see some trimming. We realize that much information on chemical hazards is widely available, even by Googling. Instead, chemistry articles focus on chemistry: production, reactions, bonding, structure, uses etc. We cite the MSDS, but we avoid duplicating that information. Of course, for really dangerous stuff, we indicate the main hazards, but often only concisely.

Another aspect relevant to your edits is described in WP:MEDRS. Basically, any claim related to human health must be backed by a review or a book source. Journal articles are not viewed as sufficiently credible. I guess those that wrote this rule are afraid of spreading medical advice that is not super solid. Periodically some editor comes through a chemistry article and sweeps out what appear to be statements or sources that fail WP:MEDRS.

Again, if you are planning on further editing or have an angle you feel strongly about (e.g., metal toxicity), it is a good idea to consult to community here. You could explain your perspective and ask for advice on your plans. Sometimes our advice is helpful, but not always. Cheers, --Smokefoot (talk) 21:11, 20 September 2017 (UTC)

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