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Is this really an appropriate/necessary piece of information? It seems a bit trivial to me - I would take it out, personally. What do other people think? John Smith's ( talk) 14:37, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I agree , is a common nickname for Rebeccas in general, rather than being anything specific to her. Also, I have yet to see her referred to by her nickname in any media coverage, so it is I'm fine with Rebecca being referred to as English. However, if you want her referred to as English I expect your support when I edit the pages of Scottish Olympians who are referred to as British. Personally, I'm very much in favour of referring to people in the UK based on the region they are from. I would like other people's thoughts on this, however, as there is a startling lack of consistency. 92.235.56.88 ( talk) 03:26, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
It should also be noted that Rebecca's description was only changed after she won the gold medal. That, to me, indicates agenda pushing. I want consistency across the board when oit comes to British people. Others seemingly only want individuals referred to as British or English when it suits them. 92.235.56.88 ( talk) 03:32, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Whose bashing her for being listed as English I don't see anyone complaining about Andy Murray listed as Scottish. 109.157.18.79 ( talk) 17:58, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
The entry talks about the media. Wasn't it first jokingly suggested by her team-mate after the 800m? I think this needs to be changed, or at least properly cited to show that the media has been calling for this. John Smith's ( talk) 17:34, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
An anonymous user has removed some of this with the comment that its hearsay. Actually the words said "it had been suggested" ... it was! and a ref was supplied. Whether you think this was a serious suggestion is a matter of debate .... but only if the suggestion is included. Can the anon user please log in and discuss ? Victuallers ( talk) 10:29, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
... to this article going on did you know? I must admit I thought I'd find this article to be huge! Victuallers ( talk) 13:17, 19 August 2008 (UTC) Insert non-formatted text here
Apparently a public house is to be renamed The Adlington Arms. Does she even have a coat of arms? Surely when a public house is called The X Arms it is because it displays X's coat of arms. Hence The King's Arms displays the arms of the king in whose reign it was established. I only ask because most people don't have a coat of arms - I don't, for example - and so I wonder what image the proprietors plan to display if she doesn't. Of course, maybe they have already ascertained that she is entitled to bear arms. In that case, it would be nice to have a representation of the arms on the article.-- Oxonian2006 ( talk) 08:13, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I removed "Her boyfriend is Andy Mayor, another swimmer." citation needed ... and is this important? Victuallers ( talk) 21:44, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
Clarification needed as to whether Terry is Rebecca's grandfather or great uncle. Alternatively, delete references to Terry. Tim P ( talk) 21:28, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Her personal best for Long Course 400m freestlye is stated as being 4:00:60 as recorded at the 2009 World Campionships. I dont think this is right as it is the same as Joanne Jacksons record on the commonwealth records page. Below is a link to the results of the 2009 WC. I didnt want to change it in case I am wrong. Thanks http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2009/Roma2009/C73A1_Res1Heat_105_Finals_1_Women_400_Free.pdf -- Jamez mufc ( talk) 21:39, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
I'm curious, is this incident important enough to warrant discussion? Lots of athletes get the p--- taken out of them, even if this guy was particularly spiteful. I'm not sure it's worth including. Someone has removed it, but I thought we might talk about it before it was put back. John Smith's ( talk) 01:01, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
can someone not replace it with something more flattering? she has done plenty of speedo shoots. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.103.148.40 ( talk) 00:30, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
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Is this really an appropriate/necessary piece of information? It seems a bit trivial to me - I would take it out, personally. What do other people think? John Smith's ( talk) 14:37, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
I agree , is a common nickname for Rebeccas in general, rather than being anything specific to her. Also, I have yet to see her referred to by her nickname in any media coverage, so it is I'm fine with Rebecca being referred to as English. However, if you want her referred to as English I expect your support when I edit the pages of Scottish Olympians who are referred to as British. Personally, I'm very much in favour of referring to people in the UK based on the region they are from. I would like other people's thoughts on this, however, as there is a startling lack of consistency. 92.235.56.88 ( talk) 03:26, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
It should also be noted that Rebecca's description was only changed after she won the gold medal. That, to me, indicates agenda pushing. I want consistency across the board when oit comes to British people. Others seemingly only want individuals referred to as British or English when it suits them. 92.235.56.88 ( talk) 03:32, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
Whose bashing her for being listed as English I don't see anyone complaining about Andy Murray listed as Scottish. 109.157.18.79 ( talk) 17:58, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
The entry talks about the media. Wasn't it first jokingly suggested by her team-mate after the 800m? I think this needs to be changed, or at least properly cited to show that the media has been calling for this. John Smith's ( talk) 17:34, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
An anonymous user has removed some of this with the comment that its hearsay. Actually the words said "it had been suggested" ... it was! and a ref was supplied. Whether you think this was a serious suggestion is a matter of debate .... but only if the suggestion is included. Can the anon user please log in and discuss ? Victuallers ( talk) 10:29, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
... to this article going on did you know? I must admit I thought I'd find this article to be huge! Victuallers ( talk) 13:17, 19 August 2008 (UTC) Insert non-formatted text here
Apparently a public house is to be renamed The Adlington Arms. Does she even have a coat of arms? Surely when a public house is called The X Arms it is because it displays X's coat of arms. Hence The King's Arms displays the arms of the king in whose reign it was established. I only ask because most people don't have a coat of arms - I don't, for example - and so I wonder what image the proprietors plan to display if she doesn't. Of course, maybe they have already ascertained that she is entitled to bear arms. In that case, it would be nice to have a representation of the arms on the article.-- Oxonian2006 ( talk) 08:13, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
I removed "Her boyfriend is Andy Mayor, another swimmer." citation needed ... and is this important? Victuallers ( talk) 21:44, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
Clarification needed as to whether Terry is Rebecca's grandfather or great uncle. Alternatively, delete references to Terry. Tim P ( talk) 21:28, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Her personal best for Long Course 400m freestlye is stated as being 4:00:60 as recorded at the 2009 World Campionships. I dont think this is right as it is the same as Joanne Jacksons record on the commonwealth records page. Below is a link to the results of the 2009 WC. I didnt want to change it in case I am wrong. Thanks http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2009/Roma2009/C73A1_Res1Heat_105_Finals_1_Women_400_Free.pdf -- Jamez mufc ( talk) 21:39, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
I'm curious, is this incident important enough to warrant discussion? Lots of athletes get the p--- taken out of them, even if this guy was particularly spiteful. I'm not sure it's worth including. Someone has removed it, but I thought we might talk about it before it was put back. John Smith's ( talk) 01:01, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
can someone not replace it with something more flattering? she has done plenty of speedo shoots. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.103.148.40 ( talk) 00:30, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
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