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    [edit] Gay or not?

    To address this clearly for all those who may wish comment (please note this is not a chatroom but a discussion to improve the article only). Per WP:BIO we do not label or insinuate someone is gay even if you "know it". Any references to Simmons sexuality (just like all other bios) need to be backed by reliable sources. If you have a link to a reliable source that discusses the issue consider posting it here so other editors can also verify its use. Any other references to Simmons being strait, married, gay, gay-acting, etc are pretty much useless without a reliable source to back it up. If you just wish to speculate about someone's sexuality Wikipedia is simply not the place. Benjiboi 21:34, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

    I think "Simmons is also known for his flamboyancy" may be a euphemism for the above. AuntFlo (talk) 07:11, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Zero information about family, personal relationships, etc.

    Is he married? Does he have a girlfriend? A boyfriend?? Does he have brothers or sisters? I don't know the answer to any of these questions, but if you do, this article needs your help. --Hermitage 23:02, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

    He has one brother... two years older than him. No sisters. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.180.254.215 (talk) 02:49, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

    == Well of course there's zero information about his personal life. It is because he's gay. Of course, in wikipedia, nothing less than a notarized photograph of Simmons in homosexual intercourse will suffice. Ironic, isn't it, that no such evidence is needed to prove somebody is straight, or as the usual wiki illiterate wrote earlier, "strait." Professor Von Pie 00:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Simmons's Birth Year/Age

    The birth year given right now for Richard is 1948, making him 59 years old as of today, October 16, 2007. However, he just went on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight and they talked about how he had just recently turned 60. This would imply that he was actually born in 1947. I would edit it, but the page is currently edit-protected. 70.162.122.171 06:21, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

    He actually said "I'm going to be 60 years old" which doesn't imply necessarily 1947. However, it is odd that Letterman first said, "By the way, Happy Birthday. It's a very significant, kind of a milestone birthday. I've attained it myself and congratulations to you. Tell the folks how old you're going to be." It does seem odd. However, every single Google search lists his birth date as July 12, 1948. I wouldn't change it unless you can confirm differently from a reliable source. SmallRepair 04:01, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Controversy

    The "controversy" currently on the page seems very very minor, and certainly not worth of being noted in an encyclopedia article. Should it not be removed? 24.82.180.196 06:01, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

    Actually it was even more minor than presented. I've cleaned off the misinformation and pared it down per undue weight. It's worth keeping at the moment until someone does a full article overhaul. Benjiboi 11:17, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] More information regarding "incident"

    The incident at Sky Harbor Airport while funny and true, did not involve anyone who has ever participated in an organized MMA bout of any kind. I have fought in Phoenix for many years as an amateur and professional, and have never heard of anyone by that name. I edited it and even gave a reference in the Sherdog MMA database showing there is nobody by that name who has participated in MMA anywhere. I think it's funny, but don't let someone demean and misrepresent our sport. The guy probably had it coming. Jammer871 (talk) 21:40, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

    We have to stick with the ref we have although the sherdog forum is interesting. Benjiboi 09:33, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
    Perhaps the only interesting bit of information from the "incident" at Sky Harbor Airport is that Simmons' first name at birth appears to be Milton. Should this be added to this article? 76.102.81.104 (talk) 21:55, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] WikiProject class rating

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    [edit] Dick Simmons

    How do you know Simmons from Red vs. Blue is named after Richard Simmons? There is no proof. For all we know, he could be named after Gene Simmons, or RT could have named him after no one and just gave him the name Simmons. Anonoymus 6:06, 3 February 2008

    I've added fact tag to that item, it doesn't seem notable so will probably be deleted soon anyway. Benjiboi 03:24, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Christopher Farney

    I've been reverted twice by Benjiboi for adding edits (one with a source) that says Farney is a "self-proclaimed cage fighter." Benjiboi, can you explain how this source does not pass WP:RS? Sherdog.com, an extensive database on mixed martial arts fighters, also supports the source, in that it has no record of a Chris Farney or Christopher Farney. hateless 04:18, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

    Sadly we have to stick with sources, if they say the sky is blue, it's blue until we provide a source that says otherwise. I think wew have to further refine the explanation that he was called ___ but later that is shown not to be true. Benjiboi 07:31, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
    OK, I've re-added the ref all showing that this entire "controversy is" pretty negligible, Farlay's standing, by the way is noted as the sources reported. I really don't care, at all, abou t his prominence but if other sources appear I'm happy to help update. Benjiboi 07:45, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Simmons interview

    I have an interview with Simmons' to add to his page. It is located at: http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=19340&index=41

    It is an extensive interview about his new life's work--promoting physical education--which is not covered in depth elsewhere on the page.

    I can't add it to the article because 1. it's locked for editing and 2. my organization conducted the interview, which may make it a conflict of interest.

    However, if anyone else would like to add it--feel free. (LearningFirst2008 (talk) 15:36, 6 June 2008 (UTC))