User talk:Gentleexit

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I reverted your addition, as it was in a section which is very clearly indicated to be closed, and is no longer allowed to be edited. You may, however, contribute to the discussion in the active section just below the move request. carl bunderson (talk) (contributions) 19:03, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

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 * Note to reviewing admin: Gentleexit is technically ❌ to . -- Luk  talk 08:45, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

Friendly note
I'm restoring everything on your page, just because you may be unaware that users are able to archive their pages, rather than deleting old stuff. The advantage of archives is that they create a clear, easily-accessible record of the talk page. Blanking can often be taken as a sign a user wants to whitewash his record, and hide wrong-doings. As you haven't done anything malicious, I'm sure this isn't what you were attempting. You're perfectly within your rights to blank the page, but it is a sign of good faith to archive old threads rather than deleting them. If you want any help with archiving, just let me know. carl bunderson (talk) (contributions) 03:23, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

Athanasius of Alexandria
Thank you for your recent edits to this article. However, as a general rule, blogs are not acceptable as reliable sources. (See especially here: "self-published media, whether books, newsletters, personal websites, open wikis, blogs, Internet forum postings, tweets etc., are largely not acceptable". I hope you will continue to work to improve this article, but please do not use blogs as a reference in the future.  Thanks. Athanasius • Quicumque vult  15:38, 15 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Thank you for your civil note on my talkpage. In response to your questions: Yes there are exception to the rule about blogs as sources.  For example, when the author of the blog is the subject of the article.  However, in most cases blogs are not acceptable because of the lack of critical review involved in anything that is self-published.  I understand what you are saying about the information, but surely someone has published on it?  If not, then it is not material that would be acceptable for wikipedia.  We only carry information that has been already put forward by other reliable sources.
 * The only other possible exception I can think of is if you are an established, widely accepted scholar in the field. That is, if you have previously published (in a reputable publisher) on the topic.  If that is the case, we can find a way to verify that information, and probably use the blog.  Athanasius • Quicumque vult  17:12, 15 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I understand where you are coming from. However, wikipedia is not just about knowledge, it is about verifiable knowledge.  Read these policy pages to see what I mean: WP:RS and WP:V.  Further, what you are describing - looking at primary sources and then drawing conclusions - is what we call "original research", and it is frowned on.  In short, no, that information is not appropriate for wikipedia unless and until it is published by a reliable source.  Athanasius • Quicumque vult  21:14, 15 May 2009 (UTC)


 * FYI, just a couple of things to help you out. When making a comment on a talk page, it is customary to sign your name.  If you leave four tildes (Like this ~ ) after your comment, it will add your signature. Athanasius • Quicumque vult  21:17, 15 May 2009 (UTC)


 * This section of the "No Original Research" policy might be helpful. Certainly there are some limitations to working on Wikipedia, but I hope that at the end of the day you will find it rewarding. Athanasius • Quicumque vult  00:24, 16 May 2009 (UTC)