Out of interest, when a BLP is created and not speedy deleted, could we not write a standard email to the subject stating that a biographical article has been created on them on the online encyclopedia "Wikipedia", inviting them to review it, explaining what it's about, and pointing them to remedies for fixing minor or major issues or requesting deletion? Hearing from us might at the very least be seen as "us trying to do something right".
Anyone with notability will surely have email or contact details. While this would not stop poor articles initially being created it would probably be seen positively and allow early input from the subject. The fact that most subjects would probably have criticisms, thoughts, or requests for changes should not be a negative - that's their right and the fact some don't know or don't hear about a Wiki entry, doesn't change this. Can we somehow engage better with subjects? FT2 _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list foundation-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
