Talk:Harris Porter

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I truly wonder how the mind of the honorable creator of the algorithm that classified this page as nonsense actually works. Like, when it comes to rational thinking. I suggest that the algorithm be changed, so as to produce non-non-sensical results in the future. Orgsag (talk) 10:00, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Here the exact text that was classified as "non-sense" in the following terms: "This page may meet Wikipedia’s criteria for speedy deletion as an article or other page which is unsalvageably incoherent with no meaningful content or history; it is patent nonsense." :


Harris Porter (died in 1999?) Image:Harrisporter.jpg

A specialist in Applied Biodynamics Media:http://www.jpibiodynamics.org/index_set.html, Harris Porter was a disciple of Dr Ehrenfried Pfeiffer Media:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehrenfried_Pfeiffer, who introduced bio-dynamic agriculture to the USA.

Along with Peter Dukich (died 2007 at age 94), Erica Sabarth (died ? at age 105) and Margrit Selke (died 2004 at age 104) Media:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrit_selke, Harris Porter was known as one of the "Three Musketeers" of Biodynamic Composting, who were reknowned for their remarkable longevity.

It is notable that in organic and bio-dynamic agriculture circles, there have been speculations about the possible relationship between working with biodynamic composts. Similar speculations exist about the effects of eating bio-dynamic products (particularly, biodynamic wines) and longevity. Media:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodynamic_wine

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It was classified as nonsense (I would believe) possibly because it was not formatted correctly (please assume good faith and not launch an attack on other users who you feel may have wronged you) I have fixed this formatting and changed the DB to db-bio. Please confirm for me here why this man is notable enough for wikipedia. If you can do that, then the article can remain. Thanks for your efforts. --SGGH speak! 10:03, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Yep, I applied the {{db-nonsense}} due to the short lenght of the article and format. It appears that I was too quick in making such a decision, so please accept my apologies.
However, I agree with SGGH: please assert the notability of this person and provide external references.
-- Iván Sánchez(talk) 10:13, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Pfeiffer, and his disciples Porter, Dukich, Selke and Sabarth were all very well-known in bio-dynamic circles. Biodynamic agriculture is mainsteaming by the day, as web sites like ATTRA can demonstrate, and are now even taught at USDA facilities and extensions, points I will subtantiate. Sure, these people are, indeed, very minimal figures in the great scheme of things. However, if Pfeiffer, a chain-smoker, died young of tobacco-related diseases, the "Three Musketeers" died at an average age of 96.5, which is quite remarkable in itself, and I feel they and the whole issue of biodynamic and other organic (i.e. "Jean Pain"-like) composting methods deserve some work in Wikipedia. I will substantiate all this as soon as I will have the time, which will probably take about 20 or so related articles. Orgsag (talk) 10:31, 21 April 2008 (UTC) As for the format and formatting, I am sure it wasn't what it should be, since I thought so myself. Being I am a total novice as to that, who lurked for years before posting something here, I will study the issue before posting anything else, as this was definitely justified criticism. Thanks for your patience. Orgsag (talk) 10:29, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
I can't find any references to "Harris Porter" in the ATTRA website - Could you provide a link (or more) in the article page?
As for the formatting, I suggest you to use the "show preview" button. Again, sorry for the misunderstanding. And don't let this discussion keep you from being bold! -- Iván Sánchez(talk) 10:41, 21 April 2008 (UTC)