User talk:Dewbie

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 * The alleged factoid you included is thoroughly discussed on the Talk:Loleta, California, the talk page for the article. The allegation of a racy name for Loleta is unsubstantiated by any books or publications prior to the 1950s which would be about 70 or 80 years after it allegedly occurred.  The learned lexicographer you mention wasn't even born until years after the event allegedly happened and his "last Wiyot speaker" was not a primary source either.  It is best to read the talk pages on Wiki before making big, uncited edits to the main pages.  It is likely that the "factoid" you wish to add is discussed on the page, especially if it's inflammatory or sexual in nature.  The page of the Wiyot tribe does not include the "racy" version either, one would assume if it were true, they would have it on their page.  Ellin Beltz (talk) 05:01, 15 September 2013 (UTC)