Talk:Sana al-Sayegh
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[edit] BLP
as per WP:BLP1E and WP:NOT#NEWS, if this article was simply created to supplement the `forced conversions` section on List of notable converts to Islam, which it appears it was; then we must reconsider whether this individual meets notability criteria for BLPs. i am not currently convinced that al-Sayegh is notable outside of the context of this single incident; and one incident like this (a claimed forced conversion) does not and should not be the defining factor of this person's life. i will consider taking this to AfD for further review. ITAQALLAH 15:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- For that matter, Muhammad Atta could also not be notable since he is only known for his involvement in 9/11. --Matt57 (talk•contribs) 16:48, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- the scale of the incident obviously matters. an incident, which directly affected the lives of thousands of others, that was covered in every media outlet in the world (not to mention large numbers of articles focused solely on this individual and his history), is not comparable to an allegation of forced conversion upon someone who is otherwise non-notable and only mentioned in the context of this political mudslinging between Fatah and Hamas. as said, this allegation is not the defining factor of al-Sayegh's life. ITAQALLAH 17:01, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- Like I said Atta was non-notable outside of the 9/11 event. 17 news sources covered Sayegh's story. --Matt57 (talk•contribs) 18:51, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- my response above clarifies why this analogy doesn't work. perhaps a RfC is the way to go here. ITAQALLAH 20:02, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- Like I said Atta was non-notable outside of the 9/11 event. 17 news sources covered Sayegh's story. --Matt57 (talk•contribs) 18:51, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
- the scale of the incident obviously matters. an incident, which directly affected the lives of thousands of others, that was covered in every media outlet in the world (not to mention large numbers of articles focused solely on this individual and his history), is not comparable to an allegation of forced conversion upon someone who is otherwise non-notable and only mentioned in the context of this political mudslinging between Fatah and Hamas. as said, this allegation is not the defining factor of al-Sayegh's life. ITAQALLAH 17:01, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Notability
Article is about a professor whom Fatah alleges was abducted and forced to convert to Islam by Hamas, though there is much dispute over this as reported by the sources. The notability of the individual has been questioned as per WP:BLP#Articles_about_living_people_notable_only_for_one_event and WP:NOT#NEWS. Outside views would be appreciated. ITAQALLAH 20:15, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Although I'm not making an "outside" comment, but she appears only to be notable after Fatah exploited her mysterious conversion in its propaganda war against Hamas.Bless sins 21:48, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] World Net Daily
Why did you revert the edits which i have made? The reference to the source which i added seems to be pretty reliable to me. So, what about the source exactly strikes you as uncredible. Joyson Noel (talk)
- WorldNetDaily is an unreliable, slanted news outlet. Consensus about its unreliability was achieved here. It should not be used a reliable source, especially on articles about living people. ITAQALLAH 18:19, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
- Unless consensus changes this rule will be observed strictly since Al-Sayegh is a living person. In case you're unsure on how to write an article about a living person, please consult WP:BLP.Bless sins (talk) 19:19, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
- No, thanks. I do know how to write a proper article. I was just unaware that WDN is an unreliable source. Joyson Noel (talk) 21:16, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
- Oh sorry. In that case I apologize. I guess its now settled.Bless sins (talk) 21:28, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
- No problem. Apology accepted.Joyson Noel (talk) 23:51, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
