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The reason I do not contribute more is I don't understand the tools and I don't understand how you literally have hundreds of thousands if not millions of entries where there are no citations and maybe a line or two that were accepted but here I spent days trying to research online and ran into numerous issues not because I didn't do the research, but because three men have the exact same name all jammed together within the same time period and working for the same company.

The entire reason I spent a few days looking into this was I started a fictional football league and wanted some info on him as a fictional owner. I did find important information about him which I provided numerous references to.

This citation alone contains more information than most Wikipedia topics provide https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlc328&id=I20695 and if it gets posted I can then contact local librarians in Minneapolis and Pillsbury then to add additional information by editing the Wiki entry. I'm sure they could add a lot more to the entry than I could ever do but having a base to work with would go a long way towards convincing them to help.

While I understand I am a novice, and I'll tell you right now I hate using your tools, I put more effort into this than most and I don't accept your reasoning for the rejection. First I added too many citations to Wikipedia. Ok, that I understood and corrected as I accepted that was wrong as I was compiling citations rather than the information as the information I got from different sites but I thought it was ok to use Wiki to cite additional information to link people to. But with all the Wikipedia pages I've been to where there was little or no effort put in at all, I actually am rather insulted by the reason to reject this entry.

There is a genuine need for this article because Governor John Sargent Pillsbury, John Sargent Pillsbury SR and John Sargent Pillsbury JR all have the identical same name and they overlap both in their lifetime on the planet and in the family company so that they get confused and it may be that confusion which results in John Sargent Sr being ignored. Rather than run from him to avoid confusion, would it not be best to create an entry and address the confusion to say here is the answer to the confusion as here we can definitively tell you John Sargent Pillsbury SR didthis this and this but if you have further information you can contribute, please do.

I am not angry because the article was rejected as lord knows I'm not good at working with your tools. But to say there's not enough information to make it worth sharing is insulting when I see so many other Wiki entries that have almost no effort put into them or actually are not needed. But this one I feel is needed to clarify an issue with historic necessity to it.

Just get it up and I'll start contacting everyone I can to contribute to improving it... I will even contact some of the people I used for citations. But I need help in being able to provide them with something they can see as they can't see drafts to help me and maybe I can even find someone who can use the Wiki tools to better improve the article.

Not asking for rules to be broken, just asking for help or I'll just say to heck with this as I added more than enough to justify approving the article so others can contribute and help resolve this issue as John Sargent Pillsbury SR accomplished many things in his life it seems and all it takes is for someone to create a place where it can be added.

My understanding of Wikipedia isn't that it just copies and emulates what other sites already posted... my understanding is that Wikipedia is the first to post important information for others to copy, link to and emulate. I'm just asking for a start as this got my interest but otherwise, it has nothing to do with me or anything I really care about. And isn't that why it's important for people like me to show we care enough to try being involved?

Up to you Chetsford as if you feel it isn't deserving, I'll drop it. But if this isn't deserving, then you need to get to work removing a lot of entries others approved because my submission did include research, citations and information that it appears no one else considered because they just needed someone to take the lead.

Armorbeast ( talk) 19:34, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi Armorbeast - Up to you Chetsford as if you feel it isn't deserving, I'll drop it. - it isn't a question of whether it's deserving or not, it's a question as to whether or not it meets WP's sourcing standards. You can view them here WP:RS. At the time I reviewed it [1] you had 12 sources. Eight were to Wikipedia itself or WP mirror sites, which are not RS. Two were to a genealogy website which is sometimes okay for establishing facts from primary documents but doesn't contribute to Notability. The other two sources were fine but each contained only a one sentence mention. I'd suspect this individual probably meets the criteria for a WP article, however, the AFC process is not a research or copyediting service. The terms of AFC require AFC reviewers to only approve or reject what is presented. But to say there's not enough information to make it worth sharing is insulting when I see so many other Wiki entries that have almost no effort put into them or actually are not needed. But this one I feel is needed to clarify an issue with historic necessity to it. I apologize profusely that you felt insulted, however, Wikipedia is aware it has problem articles and the culling of these is an ongoing process. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to try to answer them. I also hope you take a moment to express your concerns at the WP:TEAHOUSE where you might receive more holistic advise. Best - Chetsford ( talk) 19:43, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Well, first let me apologize if I sounded a bit rough. it's a bit frustrating finding your way around Wiki to add things and it seems everyone has to post links to go here or there because it takes forever to find your way around if they don't. I found the Chat by accident doing that and spoke with a user name +Dragonfly6-7 who gave me some pointers and assured me it looked good but needed more things like metadata. Not well versed in things like that so I may have to find someone else to do that for the article if I get it posted. I also question if it were reviewed and rejected a second time as I removed all but one of the Wiki links and Dragonfly pointed the lone one out to me. I do know not to use wikilinks for reference but it was late and already had it written when I decided to add more references and it slipped my mind. From what I see in your response, it looks like you only reviewed it once (maybe lol). If you did not review and reject it a second time, I apologise for the assumption. If you did, I was made aware it needs improving and have made a few improvements to it already and while try to add a few more. Sometimes though, genealogy sites are about all we have to go on and I have seen Wiki allow them as the sole point of reference so I thought this was a good information source.

The trick here I think is that JS Pillsbury sr was notable but the identical name creates problems. After all, how many families do you know of where three people within a generation in the same family doing basically the same job have the same first middle and last name. it's going to create confusion and maybe people just feel they need to cut the middle guy out and only write about the older and younger members to reduce confusion.

I do appreciate what you guys do here but I'm not much for adding articles on Wiki as the tools and code to me look like extraterrestrial text from Area 51 lol. So while I have the time and am always researching information, at most you'll only see a few additions from me and even then I prefer letting the original authors of a submitted article edit their own topic as too many people meddle and mess with Wiki as it is trying to purposely mess up the articles. That's why so many refuse to accept Wiki as a source for information now and I think there needs to be a better way to go about adding new information to keep these tricksters from playing with the articles. So I try to let others decide if something should be added unless I have good reason to believe it will be approved and people won't mind.

It's kinda funny that people with no ill intent can't figure this site out to add and help out while jokesters figure it out easily enough to try destroying your articles integrity. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Armorbeast ( talk • contribs) 23:04, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

OK. Chetsford ( talk) 23:10, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Going to try making some corrections to my poor grammar and then get on getting others to improve this. Thanks Chetsford. Feel oddly accomplished with this first one under my belt and if or when I try again, I'll try to do a better job and gets help in chat if future submissions aren't approved. Glad this site has people like you on board as you were patient with my frustration and I know you're just trying to make this site better. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Armorbeast ( talk • contribs) 02:19, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

No problem! Chetsford ( talk) 23:16, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

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		For noticing and awarding my integrity in being honest and handling a past issue and for kindly going out of your way to speak in favor of me getting unblocked for how I handled everything. I am truly touched by how much you further helped my case and I'm happy to work with you on here. I would love to work with you on future discussions and debates and whatnot here on Wikipedia. Just like they say it in California where I'm from, you stay smooth homie! :) DrewieStewie ( talk) 06:51, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

Glad you're back! Chetsford ( talk) 15:41, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

Greetings Chetsford. As you recently closed an RfC about Donald Trump, perhaps you'd like to take a look at this request for a close review about another RfC for the same article. — JFG ^talk 10:14, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

JFG - thank you for the invitation! That said, because this is a controversial subject area and I just implemented a non-admin close of an RfC in it - coupled with the unique circumstances regarding the origin of this specific RfC - I don't think it would be advisable for me to be the one to attempt to close it. I apologize I'm not of better help. Chetsford ( talk) 10:35, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

Sure. I didn't expect you to close it, just a heads-up to the ongoing discussion in case you have something to say. — JFG ^talk 10:38, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

Got it, sorry - I misunderstood. At this time I have to enthusiastically decline! Chetsford ( talk) 10:42, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi Chetsford! I tried to use your recommendations and to change my draft:Joseph Zinker. I think Zinker meets the criterias of ANYBIO (criterion 2), of NAUTHOR (criterion 2 and may be also 1) and could also have an article in Wikipedia as an academic (Notability academics criterions). It's also the author of a book that has been judged one of the "Books of the year" by the magazine "Psychology Today" in 1977 and which is now a classic and a best-seller translated into several languages. I tried to add a lot of sources to demonstrate it. I'm waiting for your opinion. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by DelphineM. ( talk • contribs) 17:50, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

I've just promoted this article. I added it to the "education" section of the FA page, but perhaps you can think of a better place to put it! You can either ping me, or move it yourself if you think it could be better placed. Sarastro ( talk) 22:44, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

Thanks, Sarastro! I think the education section is perfect! Chetsford ( talk) 23:02, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

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Hi. Do remember to check back on he outcomes of any articles your have sent to AfD. This may be of help for you with your patrolling. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask at WT:NPR. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 10:48, 25 August 2018 (UTC)

Thanks, User:Kudpung, I always make it a point of doing so. Chetsford ( talk) 14:26, 17 September 2018 (UTC)

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Dear Chetsford - thank you for your review of my article on James Bielo; I appreciate your input and thank you for your suggestion. Are University run pages considered ‘independent’ sources for academics? Also, are book reviews of a figure considered independent sources? — Preceding unsigned comment added by JonBialecki ( talk • contribs)

Hi JonBialecki - in general, yes, university-run pages and book reviews are considered independent sources. You may want to review WP:NACADEMIC as well, however. Chetsford ( talk) 17:24, 27 August 2018 (UTC)

Dear Chetsford thanks for the suggestion and the reply; they are both appreciated — Preceding unsigned comment added by JonBialecki ( talk • contribs) 23:53, 27 August 2018 (UTC)

G'day Chetsford, are you sure you want to withdraw Emanuel Moravec? It has two supports already and really only needs one more and perhaps an image tweak for promotion. It would be a shame to give up on all the work you've put into it, along with the reviewers. I've got a full dance card this week with reviews, but could probably look at it over the weekend. Let me know? Peacemaker67 ( click to talk to me) 04:18, 28 August 2018 (UTC)

Peacemaker67 - sorry for my delayed reply. Since it's taken six months to get two supports I thought it might be kind-of occupying space to just leave it there which is part of the reason I thought it would be good to withdraw it and submit it to FAC. I don't think it's a loss as it's been improved greatly just by going through the A process. That said, I'll defer to your judgment if you'd prefer I keep it alive. I did just open a FA nomination after I posted my message on the coordinator board so (I think) I'd need to close that, however? Chetsford ( talk) 23:26, 28 August 2018 (UTC)

Sorry it has taken so long to get reviewed. How about I review it over the weekend and we see how things are progressing then? All you have to do with the FAC nom is take it off the queue until the ACR passes, then re-instate it. Cheers, Peacemaker67 ( click to talk to me) 03:35, 29 August 2018 (UTC)

No reason to apologize! How about I review it over the weekend and we see how things are progressing then? That's fine but don't feel like you need to do it pronto, I'm not in a hurry or anything; the only reason I asked to withdraw it is so it wouldn't clog up the system but if you are of the opinion it's not then I won't worry about it. Anyway, will withdraw from FAC now. Chetsford ( talk) 03:39, 29 August 2018 (UTC)

I managed to get it done today as I had some free time, so I suggest you take a look at it and let Ian Rose know you want to withdraw the FAC nom. There's only a two week hiatus before a re-nom at FAC anyway. By the time the Milhist ACR has wrapped up, you'll be good to go there. Cheers, Peacemaker67 ( click to talk to me) 08:47, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi guys, I just came here because I'd decided to detonate the FAC nom to permit the ACR to continue and a new FAC to be nominated as soon as that happens, and to let Chetsford know that I have a copy of his nom statement for re-use if you don't get to it before the current FAC page is deleted. Cheers, Ian Rose ( talk) 11:58, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

Ian Rose and Peacemaker67 - thanks so much for your assistance and I apologize for unintentionally screwing things up; I thought I'd removed the FAC but it appears I only removed it from the nominee list and not the actual nomination. I appreciate your work in cleaning up after my path of destruction. Chetsford ( talk) 21:45, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

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The article Antarctic Treaty issue you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Antarctic Treaty issue for comments about the article. Congratulations! Kingsif ( talk) 01:47, 2 September 2018 (UTC)

Kingsif - thanks very much for the thorough review. Please let me know if you have anything queued for which I can return the favor. Chetsford ( talk) 21:42, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

@ Chetsford: - you're welcome, it's a neat article! I do have a page nominated, but it's longer than this. Kingsif ( talk) 21:44, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

Kingsif - I'll be happy to review it. I'm going to be off WP for most of this week but can definitely get to it no later than next Monday. Chetsford ( talk) 22:03, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

@ Chetsford: that would be great if you did it (it is Aula Magna (Central University of Venezuela))! I'll be away for a bit this month, so there's no rush at all. Kingsif ( talk) 22:07, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

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Dannylenihan ( talk) 09:16, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

Hi Chetsford - I have re-edited the document and re-submitted. I'm still very new to wikipedia, so it's all quite confusing at the moment. Please let me know if there's anything more I need to publish the article.

Thanks,

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