Talk:Whirlpool Corporation

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Wclogo.jpg

Image:Wclogo.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 04:56, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Added requested fair use rationale. Steelbeard1 12:48, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Controversy section

StealBeard. Do you work for whirlpool? Do you dispute the facts in the controversy section —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.234.216.238 (talk) 03:40, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Info in the controversy section should be verifiable with a linked citation and limited to one sentence to match the other controversies. I don't work for Whirlpool, but Whirlpool is a Michigan company and I live in Michigan. Steelbeard1 03:48, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Do you dispute the facts presented regarding the MFI? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.234.216.238 (talk) 03:57, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

As I said before, it must be verifiable. Please include a link with a verifiable citation to the relevant subject matter in order to avoid deletion. Steelbeard1 04:02, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

I've reverted... Steelbeard1 is right. And even if this defect were verifiable, the level of detail (down to the model numbers) is inappropriate for an encyclopedic article. Please review our guidelines on reliable sources, notability and neutral point of view. Thanks. ++Lar: t/c 04:24, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

I would like to add some information about whirlpool's treatment of employees but I don't think there is a suitable section for this information. Do I have to create a whole new section? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.234.216.238 (talk) 04:31, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

I think this is the wrong place for this sort of material. After your block expires, if you have well sourced material, propose the text, and include the cites, here first, and whatever you do, don't revert war if you can't gain consensus that your material is appropriate, or you may find your next block longer. This article is not a place to air grievances with the company, it is for neutral, well sourced information that any reader would want to know. ++Lar: t/c 04:42, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Whirlpool2.jpg

Image:Whirlpool2.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.

BetacommandBot 05:25, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Added additional fair use rationale. Steelbeard1 10:52, 16 September 2007 (UTC)