[WikiEN-l] [[Rachel Corrie]] and [[Images of Rachel Corrie]]

[koyaanis qatsi]

Eclecticology wrote:
> Although I very much support the inclusion of the 
> [[Rachel Corrie]] page as properly encyclopedic, I
> see no value in continuing the images page,
> which adds nothing to the subject.  The biographical

> page does include a few statements (like her love of
> gardening) that have nothing to do with her claim to
> fame, and therefore go beyond encyclopedia material,
> I would be content to let those details stay for the
> next few months.

Actually, Stephen King's rock band (with Amy Tan, Dave
Barry, and Anne Rice) has nothing to do with his claim
to fame, but I wouldn't mind reading about it. 
Similarly, that Kubrick was a photographer as well as
a director is not so pressing (though one could argue
that photography affected his directing--ok, one
could, and I will).  Less so with King's guitar
playing.  The only reason I haven't put in what Moby
does with his spare time is because I personally
consider it boring, but I wouldn't mind if anyone else
added it. (when he's not waiting tables at his
restaurant or composing music, he's attending
concerts, taking photos, or playing Scrabble with his
friends).

If the claim is unduly praising, or unverifiable, then
that's something else entirely.  But that it's
irrelevant to her fame shouldn't be the deciding
factor (but let me be clear that I think explaining
why a subject is controversial, well-known, or
generally discussed *should* be our goal as writers).

IMO,

kq

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