The Paracast Wikipedia

Discussion in 'Talk About the Show' started by Gene Steinberg, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. Gene Steinberg Forum Super Hero

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    Our search engine expert suggests we come up with a true Wikipedia entry for The Paracast.

    This is something that will require the help of members/listeners who have good writing skills, of course, and a helpful sense of originality.

    Anyone want to get involved?

    Just send us a PM and let's get cracking.
  2. Gareth Nothin' to see here

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    Surprised its taken this long to happen actually.
  3. Brian Now Paranormal Pimp

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    Good luck on it. I tried to make one for a comedy podcast I like and it kept getting deleted. For sources, I could only find one mention of that podcast in a Florida newspaper's website so it was not enough to be considered "newsworthy" and was repeatedly deleted.

    Apparently a podcast needs to be mentioned either multiple times in other media or it needs to be referenced once in a well-known media outlet. We even got the article tagged in a way that should have spared it, but Wikipedia has people patrolling pages looking for reasons to delete.

    So good luck! The Paracast definitely deserves a page.
  4. methshin Japans Underground Robot Army

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    I are gud at tiping anned gots mani gud idiaz. Eyed luv two halp.
  5. aNorthernSoul Professional Breather

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    I would recommend checking the page, especially after calling out guests on their BS regularly as I am sure some disgruntled researcher and/or theorist will eventually try to disparage the show via a wiki edit.
  6. methshin Japans Underground Robot Army

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    Good point. Didn't cross my mind that the frauds might try to fuck around.
  7. David Biedny Paranormal Novice

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    I liked that article, here's hoping it leads to greater exposure for the Paracast.:)
  10. Gareth Nothin' to see here

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    Hmmmm, this wouldn't be the 'secret' Schuyler project would it?

    ;)
  11. Gene Steinberg Forum Super Hero

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    No, not the "secret" Schuyler project. :)

    On the other hand, I did install, as a test, a wiki product on our server.

    If anyone wants to play with it (not yet for public consumption of course), feel free to write us privately.
  12. Artyom Skilled Investigator

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    Any progress?
  13. Artyom Skilled Investigator

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    Just a quick comment, finally I see that the show has gotten its page on Wiki. It's been a while since I proposed this idea. I'm gonna provide whatever help I can to keep this page info accurate and keep that garbage, which has been reported by people on the forum, away from it.
  14. Gene Steinberg Forum Super Hero

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    Please. We've seen a few bogus entries in recent weeks. I've corrected them and made a few minor additions, but could use outside volunteer assistance to make sure it stays up to date and is expanded.
  15. Men Around Screen Paranormal Novice

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    There's one thing I'd like to suggest. The Paracast logo can be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and pasted into the article, with the appropriate permission.

    As for references or sources, there's a shortage of both and there's little that can be provided in this department. However, the Listeners have called it "The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio." as a citation does require a reference. I think it's better to mention it as a show tagline, along with Separating signal from noise.
  16. Artyom Skilled Investigator

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    For the record - I'm about to add some references to the show. I've spoken to Gene about this matter and got his approve.

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