User talk:Netminder
A welcome from Preschooler.at.heart
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--preschooler@heart my talk - contribs 04:31, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
Terdiman Comments
Wikipedia guidelines specifically suggest that the subject be notable only, not important. If people are discusssing someone, then it makes sense to offer further information from reliable sources, presented from a neutral standpoint, or offering a balance of opinions where diverse views exist. Without the physical limitations of a printed format, Wikipedia can be a bit more liberal in determining the importance of its content.
Clearly there will be different views on this subject. I tend to lean toward greater inclusion with high standards for neutrality and verifiability.
Welcome to the wild wide world of Wikipedia.
Kevin
--Kevin Murray 17:11, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
Kevin,
You won't get any argument from me; I believe that was the point of my comment in the Terdiman article. He may never win a Pulitzer prize -- but if he does, having a reasonably verifiable record of his history is better than having to track it down.