daniwo59@aol.com writes:
Hello,
Let's face it: BLPs pose a problem. I want to suggest a few
ideas that could
resolve some of the issues we face.
- BLPs should be of sufficiently notable people that they
appear in at
least one external encyclopedic source, preferably print. This
would include
other encyclopedias, "Who's Who," or other biographical indices. 2. In the event that the person attained fame because of sudden circumstances, they must be covered in at least three distinct
newspapers that can be
cited.
....
These are just some ideas. Feel free to consider some or all of
them, as you
see fit. Yes, BLPs are a problem, but there are ways that they
can be
handled effectively and to the satisfaction of everyone. The
first step is to back
away from posturing and show a willingness to compromise. It
will not solve
all the problems, but it will show our goodwill. Danny
Would #2 require independent, differing articles, or would reprints (of stuff over the AP, say) count towards this? This would be a relevant questions for at least one BLP I remember being discussed here recently.