User talk:Trader Phil

Mummers Parade
I have reverted you contribution. While I agree with your comment, this is an opinion. Wikipedia only presents opinions when they are cited to a reliable source.

"Mummers wear outrageous costumes." is not acceptable. "Mummers wear costumes many consider outrageous. " Is acceptable if the source is a "reliable source".

Thanks, Mdsummermsw (talk) 01:42, 7 January 2008 (UTC)


 * In this case, the most reliable source is a spectator. I was one. :Here's another, with most of whose opinions I disagree:


 * Overhaul Mummers
 * The Mummers Parade is in desperate need of a complete overhaul. It needs to be professionally managed and produced. The current product is clearly outdated and amateurish.
 * Crowds and interest are dwindling, mostly because of large gaps between groups, lack of performances and focus, and unreasonable start and end times. The Mummers Parade needs to be faster, tighter and shorter. It should consist of only the string bands marching between noon and 3 p.m. The Fancies and Brigades should perform at the Convention Center only. The comics should be abolished altogether because they have become nothing but a disgraceful bunch of drunken slobs.
 * Nikola Sizgorich
 * Philadelphia
 * Philadelphia Inquirer, Letter to the editor, January 6, 2008
 * I am not disputing your opinion or the letter writers opinion. I am saying that neither one belongs in wikipedia. What wikipedia considers a reliable source may be quite different than what the everyday meaning of those words imply. Please read the linked material for details.
 * Thanks,
 * Mdsummermsw (talk) 16:38, 8 January 2008 (UTC)