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I removed the German-Americans category because I haven't been able to find "how German" he is. I've also heard he's of mostly Irish descent? But I can't find a reliable source. Does anyone know for sure (oh, and by reliable source I mean something like article or interview, not IMDB) Vulturell 03:20, 30 December 2005 (UTC)
At least, he has a German surname.12:30, 24 April 2012 (UTC) Ampsivare ( talk)
Someone needs to fix it. It's impossible to understand. Michael 21:03, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
Yahoo.com says he is 50 years old. That doesn't jive with his birthdate, which puts him at 52. How old is he? Ganesh01 04:15, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
If born in 1954 he is not 56 at this time - 2011. Geez. — Preceding
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The article states:
"Noth's addition to the series did little to enhance the show's ratings as his episodes routinely scored lower than D'Onofrio's."
The phrasing of this remark is unnecessarily demeaning of Noth. It is not his fault that the superb Vincent D'Onofrio -- who made the character of Detective Bobby Goren both immensely likeable and intriguing -- became physically unable to keep up with the demanding weekly shooting schedule, and as a result Noth was called in as the lead in alternate-week episodes. (I personally look forward especially to the D'Onofrio episodes, on which I am imprinted.)
But Noth, too, is an excellent actor, and it's no reflection on his acting ability that he can't be the person he is coming to the rescue of. The phrasing implies that it is. I strongly suggest that the phrasing be altered so as to avoid the suggestion of blaming Noth for the lower ratings. Daqu ( talk) 10:40, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Someone needs to update the page with the fact that he will no longer be on CI and that Jeff Goldblum is replacing him. -- 71.13.239.254 ( talk) 21:49, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
Should the article mention Chris Noth as an actor AND a poet? The article doesn't mention any, nor do I know of any sources on the web to verify whether or not he is known as a poet. If he has been published as a poet, it is one thing. If CN posts a lot poetry on his personal blog and it has a large enough following than I suppose that would be credible enough to include mention on a wikipedia page, as well. However, CN writing poetry in his spare time is not justifiable for inclusion. Lots of people write poetry in their spare time, it doesn't make it noteworthy. If Jodi Foster knitted in her spare time (I'm not claiming she does)should that be included on her wikipedia article? According to the wikipedia notability guidelines:
Treat each aspect with a weight appropriate to its significance to the subject. Attend to anything that may construe undue weight, including depth of detail, quantity of text, prominence of placement, and juxtaposition of statements. Keep in mind that an encyclopedia article is a summary of accepted knowledge regarding its subject, not a complete exposition of all possible details.
If we do establish that CN's poetry writing is notable enough to receive attention on this page, it is not what he is primarily known for. Leaving it in the primary description as it is would be like saying that because Bill Clinton could play the Saxophone we should change his page to read : "Bill Clinton, 42 president of the United States and musician."
Even if CN is somewhat known for his poetry, mention of it doesn't not deserve the prominence that it has at the front of the article. He is most well know as an actor on a couple of prominent TV programs.
-- Kava bean ( talk) 23:34, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
Can some improve the photo by cropping to a headshot? 76.66.196.85 ( talk) 12:24, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
In the section career their seems to be a merely promotional link:
"Noth in 2009 became the spokesperson for Biotherm Homme... ( http://www.biothermhomme.com/)" Shouldn't this be removed?
-- Lulando ( talk) 03:29, 15 December 2009 (UTC)
In his Filmography it says that he played Det. Mike Logan on Law and Order: Criminal Intent from 2005-2008 and 2010. Is he once again returning? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.107.146.13 ( talk) 05:55, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
Somebody seems deadset in adding a Family Guy reference to the article. I am going to continue to remove it unless someone protests. Pirate Argh!!1! 08:39, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
How can non-anecdotal evidence be provided? As a side note, consider mine a protest against taking the reference out. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sovietia ( talk • contribs) 16:13, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
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Chris Noth himself acknowledged Stewie Griffin carrying a picture of his character in his wallet, so obviously, it is significant to him: http://www.zimbio.com/Chris+Noth/articles/LRT1XmEVSEJ/Q+Chris+Noth+Justice+League+Crisis+Two+Earths
fin/page_4.html this] page for "Noth". So much for a collegiate approach -- Alistair Stevenson ( talk) 20:23, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
Thank you very much, Alistair. I could not have said it any better myself! Sovietia ( talk) 00:26, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
Myself AND Alistair Stevenson Sovietia ( talk) 10:25, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
I'll make a deal. I give you my word that I will no longer attempt to restore the Family Guy reference if the Nikolas Schreck page is restored. He is a niche performer from California, known to me who lives in the Northeast, so that should be enough to convince people that he is well-known. Sovietia ( talk)
In the career section, someone noted: "In October 2010; Noth rejoined the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent for it's final season.[8] This report is false and the source not credible and is fake. The reference to this should be removed ASAP.
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Not only does this edit restore fannish, WP:INDISCRIMINATE romantic trivia and a magazine-essay-like, non-encyclopedia WP:TONE, but the redlink editor who appears to be owning this article also restored a host of MOS errors, cite format errors, grammatical errors and more, and removed WP:RS cites for a personal-life claim, thus violating WP:BLP. I would ask other editors to comment on this. -- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 17:36, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
Note: This redlink editor is single-purpose account who has only been editing since January 2020. This newcomer is violating numerous Wikipedia policies and guidelines. I won't edit-war, and I ask other editors to take note. -- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 17:38, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
Newcomer to this article: This entire personal-life section is gossipy unencyclopedic garbage. I don't care how "well" it's sourced. I don't care if somebody drew comparisons somewhere for some reason to this actor and some character he played, or if some article said something about the subject applying to Yale for some reason having to do with some young woman. This is a straw-man argument. This kind of obsessive stalker-fan nonsense isn't the appropriate subject of encyclopedic discourse and I would WP:TNT this entire section. Noth is in the encyclopedia because he played significant roles on well-known TV shows. "[T]he context of comparisons to the Big persona... and the later age that he married and had children" are of zero encyclopedic import. Why in the world is it even notable that any person got married or had children at a certain age?! How does this have to do with his encyclopedic notability as an actor?! This is unencyclopedic horse hockey and needs to go away in the entirety. Find a new project if you think this is worth all this time and effort. Good grief. - Julietdeltalima (talk) 21:12, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
It's not about "shortening sentences." It's about sentences that should never be in there at all. All we need to say is, "He had a 3-year [sic; should be "three-year"] relationship[14] with model/actress Beverly Johnson that began in 1992[132] and ended in 1995.[133][134]." That's the plain, straightforward, pertinent fact.
The rest of this is tabloidy rumor-mongering — which absolutely violates BLP — and tangential, WP:INDISCRIMINATE, non-encyclopedic content consisting of public figures cautiously giving fluffy, inconsequential statements. I can't believe Wikipedia contains this:
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "gave me some inner knowledge about myself and about people" and "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, a tabloid reported that in 1995 Johnson filed charges against Noth for abuse allegations similar to those that she was suing another ex for. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "besides being terribly handsome and a brilliant actor, he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
-- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 02:43, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, a tabloid reported that in 1995 Johnson filed charges against Noth for abuse allegations similar to those that she was suing another ex for. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
-I think it's pertinent and tangible that New York Daily News tried to contact Johnson about the allegations and Noth's perspective on the relationship. Then his official statement about the abuse claims. -Then her statements in 2012 are pretty clear and concise, and that she did not mention abuse in the 2017 memoirs. It's significant to mention that. - Khawue ( talk) 02:57, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, another ex of Johnson's was suing her for the abuse allegations she made against him and he wanted Noth to testify. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
I've reverted to a previous and non controversial version. 2601:188:180:B8E0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 ( talk) 15:20, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
This entire personal-life section is gossipy unencyclopedic garbage.Minor children's names/birthdates/details should be removed, they are not notable. Previous relationships and how long they lasted are not necessary or required. Tabloidy gossip about where he finds it quieter and easier to avoid photographers, while still spending time in New York is not necessary or required. Just because information/details are verifiable, it doesn't guarantee inclusion - Consensus may determine that certain information does not improve an article, and that it should be omitted...the onus to achieve consensus for inclusion is upon those seeking to include disputed content. This amount of detail in the personal life section has been disputed by multiple editor's and should be removed until consensus is achieved for it's inclusion (which seems very unlikely). Isaidnoway (talk) 21:31, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
Just looking over last year's comments from @Julietdeltalima, who is quite right. This article remains essentially a fanpage. It's quite a useful illustration, I think, of how too much un-notable information can obscure the odd important thing. Indeed, it's a standard PR device. The allegations which have emerged against the subject in recent weeks come at the end of an article lots of folks wouldn't have bothered to get to the bottom of. This article really needs serious editing, but I for one can't be bothered with war against fans and PR people. Emmentalist ( talk) 09:09, 25 December 2021 (UTC)
Whitewash deletions with no reason articulated as to any specific deletions is not acceptable. This is not a Noth rampage. All of that material is directly sourced to the existing RSS. See https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Chris_Noth&diff=1062976474&oldid=1062958467 -- 2603:7000:2143:8500:B477:7264:85D6:B0FA ( talk) 18:42, 31 December 2021 (UTC)
"Remove immediately any contentious material about a living person that:
fwiw i personally agree it was rape but wikipedia just isn't the place that you can write "(a rape, as she said no)" in the middle of a sentence talking about something that is unfolding. It's hardly "not acceptable" and I'm sure there are better ways to go about the edits that you wish to make. I won't undo more of your edits & start warring but I'm certain someone else will do. An allegation is inherently a one sided thing and we cannot say, as the voice of unbiased Wikipedia, that she said no. it's a sorry situation for the women involved and this feels petty, so i'll leave it and hopefully someone else can talk with you or help you improve your edits and sources :) PeterSelIers ( talk) 01:04, 1 January 2022 (UTC)
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I removed the German-Americans category because I haven't been able to find "how German" he is. I've also heard he's of mostly Irish descent? But I can't find a reliable source. Does anyone know for sure (oh, and by reliable source I mean something like article or interview, not IMDB) Vulturell 03:20, 30 December 2005 (UTC)
At least, he has a German surname.12:30, 24 April 2012 (UTC) Ampsivare ( talk)
Someone needs to fix it. It's impossible to understand. Michael 21:03, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
Yahoo.com says he is 50 years old. That doesn't jive with his birthdate, which puts him at 52. How old is he? Ganesh01 04:15, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
If born in 1954 he is not 56 at this time - 2011. Geez. — Preceding
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The article states:
"Noth's addition to the series did little to enhance the show's ratings as his episodes routinely scored lower than D'Onofrio's."
The phrasing of this remark is unnecessarily demeaning of Noth. It is not his fault that the superb Vincent D'Onofrio -- who made the character of Detective Bobby Goren both immensely likeable and intriguing -- became physically unable to keep up with the demanding weekly shooting schedule, and as a result Noth was called in as the lead in alternate-week episodes. (I personally look forward especially to the D'Onofrio episodes, on which I am imprinted.)
But Noth, too, is an excellent actor, and it's no reflection on his acting ability that he can't be the person he is coming to the rescue of. The phrasing implies that it is. I strongly suggest that the phrasing be altered so as to avoid the suggestion of blaming Noth for the lower ratings. Daqu ( talk) 10:40, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Someone needs to update the page with the fact that he will no longer be on CI and that Jeff Goldblum is replacing him. -- 71.13.239.254 ( talk) 21:49, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
Should the article mention Chris Noth as an actor AND a poet? The article doesn't mention any, nor do I know of any sources on the web to verify whether or not he is known as a poet. If he has been published as a poet, it is one thing. If CN posts a lot poetry on his personal blog and it has a large enough following than I suppose that would be credible enough to include mention on a wikipedia page, as well. However, CN writing poetry in his spare time is not justifiable for inclusion. Lots of people write poetry in their spare time, it doesn't make it noteworthy. If Jodi Foster knitted in her spare time (I'm not claiming she does)should that be included on her wikipedia article? According to the wikipedia notability guidelines:
Treat each aspect with a weight appropriate to its significance to the subject. Attend to anything that may construe undue weight, including depth of detail, quantity of text, prominence of placement, and juxtaposition of statements. Keep in mind that an encyclopedia article is a summary of accepted knowledge regarding its subject, not a complete exposition of all possible details.
If we do establish that CN's poetry writing is notable enough to receive attention on this page, it is not what he is primarily known for. Leaving it in the primary description as it is would be like saying that because Bill Clinton could play the Saxophone we should change his page to read : "Bill Clinton, 42 president of the United States and musician."
Even if CN is somewhat known for his poetry, mention of it doesn't not deserve the prominence that it has at the front of the article. He is most well know as an actor on a couple of prominent TV programs.
-- Kava bean ( talk) 23:34, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
Can some improve the photo by cropping to a headshot? 76.66.196.85 ( talk) 12:24, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
In the section career their seems to be a merely promotional link:
"Noth in 2009 became the spokesperson for Biotherm Homme... ( http://www.biothermhomme.com/)" Shouldn't this be removed?
-- Lulando ( talk) 03:29, 15 December 2009 (UTC)
In his Filmography it says that he played Det. Mike Logan on Law and Order: Criminal Intent from 2005-2008 and 2010. Is he once again returning? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.107.146.13 ( talk) 05:55, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
Somebody seems deadset in adding a Family Guy reference to the article. I am going to continue to remove it unless someone protests. Pirate Argh!!1! 08:39, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
How can non-anecdotal evidence be provided? As a side note, consider mine a protest against taking the reference out. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sovietia ( talk • contribs) 16:13, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
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Chris Noth himself acknowledged Stewie Griffin carrying a picture of his character in his wallet, so obviously, it is significant to him: http://www.zimbio.com/Chris+Noth/articles/LRT1XmEVSEJ/Q+Chris+Noth+Justice+League+Crisis+Two+Earths
fin/page_4.html this] page for "Noth". So much for a collegiate approach -- Alistair Stevenson ( talk) 20:23, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
Thank you very much, Alistair. I could not have said it any better myself! Sovietia ( talk) 00:26, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
Myself AND Alistair Stevenson Sovietia ( talk) 10:25, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
I'll make a deal. I give you my word that I will no longer attempt to restore the Family Guy reference if the Nikolas Schreck page is restored. He is a niche performer from California, known to me who lives in the Northeast, so that should be enough to convince people that he is well-known. Sovietia ( talk)
In the career section, someone noted: "In October 2010; Noth rejoined the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent for it's final season.[8] This report is false and the source not credible and is fake. The reference to this should be removed ASAP.
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Not only does this edit restore fannish, WP:INDISCRIMINATE romantic trivia and a magazine-essay-like, non-encyclopedia WP:TONE, but the redlink editor who appears to be owning this article also restored a host of MOS errors, cite format errors, grammatical errors and more, and removed WP:RS cites for a personal-life claim, thus violating WP:BLP. I would ask other editors to comment on this. -- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 17:36, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
Note: This redlink editor is single-purpose account who has only been editing since January 2020. This newcomer is violating numerous Wikipedia policies and guidelines. I won't edit-war, and I ask other editors to take note. -- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 17:38, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
Newcomer to this article: This entire personal-life section is gossipy unencyclopedic garbage. I don't care how "well" it's sourced. I don't care if somebody drew comparisons somewhere for some reason to this actor and some character he played, or if some article said something about the subject applying to Yale for some reason having to do with some young woman. This is a straw-man argument. This kind of obsessive stalker-fan nonsense isn't the appropriate subject of encyclopedic discourse and I would WP:TNT this entire section. Noth is in the encyclopedia because he played significant roles on well-known TV shows. "[T]he context of comparisons to the Big persona... and the later age that he married and had children" are of zero encyclopedic import. Why in the world is it even notable that any person got married or had children at a certain age?! How does this have to do with his encyclopedic notability as an actor?! This is unencyclopedic horse hockey and needs to go away in the entirety. Find a new project if you think this is worth all this time and effort. Good grief. - Julietdeltalima (talk) 21:12, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
It's not about "shortening sentences." It's about sentences that should never be in there at all. All we need to say is, "He had a 3-year [sic; should be "three-year"] relationship[14] with model/actress Beverly Johnson that began in 1992[132] and ended in 1995.[133][134]." That's the plain, straightforward, pertinent fact.
The rest of this is tabloidy rumor-mongering — which absolutely violates BLP — and tangential, WP:INDISCRIMINATE, non-encyclopedic content consisting of public figures cautiously giving fluffy, inconsequential statements. I can't believe Wikipedia contains this:
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "gave me some inner knowledge about myself and about people" and "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, a tabloid reported that in 1995 Johnson filed charges against Noth for abuse allegations similar to those that she was suing another ex for. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "besides being terribly handsome and a brilliant actor, he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
-- 65.78.8.103 ( talk) 02:43, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, a tabloid reported that in 1995 Johnson filed charges against Noth for abuse allegations similar to those that she was suing another ex for. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
-I think it's pertinent and tangible that New York Daily News tried to contact Johnson about the allegations and Noth's perspective on the relationship. Then his official statement about the abuse claims. -Then her statements in 2012 are pretty clear and concise, and that she did not mention abuse in the 2017 memoirs. It's significant to mention that. - Khawue ( talk) 02:57, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
In January 1996, New York Daily News reported that they broke up a year ago and a story that he used to beat her had surfaced in a supermarket tabloid. Johnson could not be reached for comment.[134] A few months later, Noth said the relationship "changed my idea about what love is. So even though it was a very painful experience, it was a very enlightening one."[14] In 2009, another ex of Johnson's was suing her for the abuse allegations she made against him and he wanted Noth to testify. Criminal charges were not brought against Noth who stated, "There is no basis to the claims Ms. Johnson made back in 1995."[135] In 2012, when asked if she was once romantically linked with Noth, she replied, "that was many years ago. I can't think back that far. But yes, he was an old boyfriend and a great guy."[136] In July 1994, she only had praise for him, saying "he's terrific with [my daughter] Anasa."[137] There was no abuse mentioned when she wrote about him in her 2017 memoirs.[138]
I've reverted to a previous and non controversial version. 2601:188:180:B8E0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 ( talk) 15:20, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
This entire personal-life section is gossipy unencyclopedic garbage.Minor children's names/birthdates/details should be removed, they are not notable. Previous relationships and how long they lasted are not necessary or required. Tabloidy gossip about where he finds it quieter and easier to avoid photographers, while still spending time in New York is not necessary or required. Just because information/details are verifiable, it doesn't guarantee inclusion - Consensus may determine that certain information does not improve an article, and that it should be omitted...the onus to achieve consensus for inclusion is upon those seeking to include disputed content. This amount of detail in the personal life section has been disputed by multiple editor's and should be removed until consensus is achieved for it's inclusion (which seems very unlikely). Isaidnoway (talk) 21:31, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
Just looking over last year's comments from @Julietdeltalima, who is quite right. This article remains essentially a fanpage. It's quite a useful illustration, I think, of how too much un-notable information can obscure the odd important thing. Indeed, it's a standard PR device. The allegations which have emerged against the subject in recent weeks come at the end of an article lots of folks wouldn't have bothered to get to the bottom of. This article really needs serious editing, but I for one can't be bothered with war against fans and PR people. Emmentalist ( talk) 09:09, 25 December 2021 (UTC)
Whitewash deletions with no reason articulated as to any specific deletions is not acceptable. This is not a Noth rampage. All of that material is directly sourced to the existing RSS. See https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Chris_Noth&diff=1062976474&oldid=1062958467 -- 2603:7000:2143:8500:B477:7264:85D6:B0FA ( talk) 18:42, 31 December 2021 (UTC)
"Remove immediately any contentious material about a living person that:
fwiw i personally agree it was rape but wikipedia just isn't the place that you can write "(a rape, as she said no)" in the middle of a sentence talking about something that is unfolding. It's hardly "not acceptable" and I'm sure there are better ways to go about the edits that you wish to make. I won't undo more of your edits & start warring but I'm certain someone else will do. An allegation is inherently a one sided thing and we cannot say, as the voice of unbiased Wikipedia, that she said no. it's a sorry situation for the women involved and this feels petty, so i'll leave it and hopefully someone else can talk with you or help you improve your edits and sources :) PeterSelIers ( talk) 01:04, 1 January 2022 (UTC)