User talk:Pangeanet

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Perhaps you missed the note to not make the change you did. It has been reverted. The original name of the church founded by Smith was "The Church of Jesus Christ". Please keep in mind that there are a number of churches that claim to be the "true" church founded by Smith. wrp103 (Bill Pringle) (Talk) 03:06, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Edit to Joseph Smith, Jr.
I reverted your edit to Joseph Smith, Jr. about the Extermination Order. It had way too much detail for that article. I would encourage you, however, to add those details to the actual article on Extermination Order, which is an LDS collaboration of the month article. I suggest you first make sure your adaptation doesn't involve any copyright issues.

Thanks for your efforts to improve Wikipedia! ;^) wrp103 (Bill Pringle) (Talk) 17:37, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Don't shoot the messenger
First off, I was reacting to the edit by an anonymous user, identified only by an IP address. Secondly, I am in no more authority than any other editor - I just happened to be editing at the time. Thirdly, this isn't my decision - I am informing you as to the consensus by editors, at least twice, re: exclusion of the AofF. As I suggested already, please discuss this on the JSJr talk page as it will have a wider audience than my talk page. My comment on the tone of the anonymous user was re: the accompanying edit statements (comparing use of the original Wentworth wording/spelling with editing the US Constitution, etc. - humorous maybe, but a tad rude). Best, A Sniper (talk) 19:30, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Sniper, funny you'd use that analogy given your username :) anyway, I appreciated a response. I thought it interesting my post was removed within one or two minutes but I didn't recieve a reply nearly as fast on the talk page but thanks for a forum and an way to communicate that is what is all about in the end after all.  I was serious about the comparison between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and the Wentworth Letter I was not my intention to be 'rude' as you put it.  I guess that the problem that exists in my personal experience often is misinformation and ignorance regarding the information out there about Joseph Smith Jr and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  A perfect example of this is the current media confusion in many cases with this polygamous group and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and there is no connection and, in fact, anyone who professed to believe in the tenants of this 'group' would immediately be excommunicated should they be a member of the LDS church. There were actual mentions of Mormon which according to the AP Stylebook should not have occurred since it is incorrect to apply "Mormon" to other groups other than members. Because the term "Mormon" is not properly applied to other Latter Day Saint groups founded after the death of Joseph Smith, Jr. and the misinformation not only adds to the confusion about the tenants, beleifs and practices of members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which is frankly unjustified, unwarranted and undeserved. Associated Press, The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, 2002, ISBN 0738207403, p.48

I am all about the truth and accuracy and why I appreciate having a forum and the fact that Wikipedia allows users to contribute and has a system of checks and balances. I do believe that it is important to have reliable sources. My main concern regarding the including of the Articles of Faith, whether in original unedited format or cleaned up final draft, is so relevant in regard to actual teachings as well as current beliefs and practices of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. By the way, that is correct the original name as revealed to Joseph Smith Jr was The Church of Jesus Christ, the last was added to distinguish the church from the original church which existed at the time of Jesus Christ. I only included it as it is the current trademark name of the church my apologies for any mistakes in format. I am new to this and still learning :)

I also appreciate your suggestion to include my responses to the larger talk forum, it is a sign of a big man who is willing to help those who are still learning the guidelines and format of Wikipedia editing, usage and contributions and I appreciate that :) Thanks again Sniper.