Talk:Wisconsin Sports Network
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Since this article would benefit from some discussion, let's use its Talkpage and try to work things out here. Let me get the ball rolling by pointing out a couple of positive things:
- Wizzler2 has put a lot of work into this article, and made a very good start given little WP experience.
- Omicronpersei8 is honestly trying to improve the article. Without Omi's help WSN could easily get nom'd for deletion.
It will help a lot to discuss and explain things on this Talkpage since edit summaries can seem rather abrupt. It would also help to skim through WP:MOS in addition to WP:WEB and WP:VAIN. That's the Doc's prescription :) --Doc Tropics Message in a bottle 04:07, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
- I have no quarrel with Wizzler2, nor do I doubt that his or her edits are in good faith. I did some Googling before I began editing, and if I am simply to go by search engine results, the site does have some popularity. However, the page has been continually filled with forms of advertising and unwarranted biographical information. I am not blaming Wizzler2 for this, but judging by his or her criticism of my edits, he or she seems disinterested in being filled in on the rules of notability or vanity. If I wanted to destroy the page, I'd {{prod}} it or something similar, not try to streamline it.
I hope we can end this dispute amicably, and without risking the article's deletion. -- Omicronpersei8 (talk) 04:19, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Constructive Criticism
While the article as a whole is well-written, we strive for encyclopedic content. This means that it should be written in neutral language trying to avoid hype, and certainly no ads. Also, per WP:BIO, it's best to avoid writing about yourself or a close friend. When this comes up it's generally better to let another editor write that section. Finally, I really think a stronger assertion of notability in the opening paragraph would help a lot. The mention of "high traffic" is a good start; is it possible to either expand on that or add a citation for it? These are just my thoughts, remember that free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it :) --Doc Tropics Message in a bottle 04:53, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
