Consumer Rights Wiki:Living persons policy - Revision history

Sojourna: updated links

2026-04-12T22:47:00Z

updated links

Keith: /* Legal issues */ added email

2025-06-24T07:41:06Z

Legal issues: added email

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	===Legal issues===		===Legal issues===
	Subjects who have legal or other serious concerns about material they find about themselves on a Wiki page, whether in a PA or elsewhere, may contact ~~'''[INSERT POINT OF CONTACT HERE]'''~~. Please e-mail ~~'''[INSERT POINT OF CONTACT HERE]'''~~ with a link to the article and details of the problem~~; for more information on how to get an error corrected, see '''here'''~~. It is usually better to ask for help rather than trying to change the material yourself.		Subjects who have legal or other serious concerns about material they find about themselves on a Wiki page, whether in a PA or elsewhere, may contact data@consumerrights.wiki. Please e-mail data@consumerrights.wiki with a link to the article and details of the problem. It is usually better to ask for help rather than trying to change the material yourself.

	As noted above, individuals involved in a significant legal or other off-wiki dispute with the subject of a biographical article are strongly discouraged from editing that article.		As noted above, individuals involved in a significant legal or other off-wiki dispute with the subject of a biographical article are strongly discouraged from editing that article.

Keith: tidied up some misuses of Wikipedia, replacing with CRW

2025-06-24T07:39:21Z

tidied up some misuses of Wikipedia, replacing with CRW

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	The Wiki must get the article ''right''. Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources. All quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be supported by an inline citation to a reliable, published source. Contentious material about living persons (or, in some cases, recently deceased) that is unsourced or poorly sourced—whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable—must be '''removed immediately and without waiting for discussion'''. Users who persistently or egregiously violate this policy may be blocked from editing.		The Wiki must get the article ''right''. Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources. All quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be supported by an inline citation to a reliable, published source. Contentious material about living persons (or, in some cases, recently deceased) that is unsourced or poorly sourced—whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable—must be '''removed immediately and without waiting for discussion'''. Users who persistently or egregiously violate this policy may be blocked from editing.

	Person Articles ("PAs") must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy. This Wiki is not a tabloid: it is not ~~Wikipedia~~'s job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives; the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment. This policy applies to any living person mentioned in a PA, whether or not that person is the subject of the article, and to material about living persons in other articles and on other pages, including talk pages. The burden of evidence rests with the editor who adds or restores the material.		Person Articles ("PAs") must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy. This Wiki is not a tabloid: it is not the Consumer Rights Wiki's job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives; the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment. This policy applies to any living person mentioned in a PA, whether or not that person is the subject of the article, and to material about living persons in other articles and on other pages, including talk pages. The burden of evidence rests with the editor who adds or restores the material.

	==Writing style==		==Writing style==
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	Images of living persons should not be used out of context to present a person in a false or disparaging light. This is particularly important for police booking photographs (mugshots), or situations where the subject did not expect to be photographed. Because a police booking photograph can imply that the person depicted was charged with or convicted of a specific crime, a top-quality reliable source with a widely acknowledged reputation for fact-checking and accuracy that links the photograph to the specific incident or crime in question must be cited.		Images of living persons should not be used out of context to present a person in a false or disparaging light. This is particularly important for police booking photographs (mugshots), or situations where the subject did not expect to be photographed. Because a police booking photograph can imply that the person depicted was charged with or convicted of a specific crime, a top-quality reliable source with a widely acknowledged reputation for fact-checking and accuracy that links the photograph to the specific incident or crime in question must be cited.

	There is clear consensus against using AI-generated images to depict subjects of PAs. Marginal cases (such as major AI enhancement or where an AI-generated image of a living person is itself notable) are subject to case-by-case consensus. Images of living persons that have been created by Wiki users or others may be used only if they have been released under a copyright licence that is compatible with [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Image_use_policy\|Wikipedia's Image use policy]].		There is clear consensus against using AI-generated images to depict subjects of PAs. Marginal cases (such as major AI enhancement or where an AI-generated image of a living person is itself notable) are subject to case-by-case consensus. Images of living persons that have been created by Wiki users or others may be used only if they have been released under a copyright licence that is compatible with [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Image_use_policy\|Wikipedia's Image use policy]] (Pending the creation of our own image use policy, we will adopt Wikipedia's).

	===Recently dead or probably dead===		===Recently dead or probably dead===
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	Subjects sometimes become involved in editing material about themselves, either directly or through a representative. Leniency should be shown to PA subjects who try to fix what they see as errors or unfair material. '''Editors should make every effort to act with kindness toward the subjects of biographical material when the subjects arrive to express concern.'''		Subjects sometimes become involved in editing material about themselves, either directly or through a representative. Leniency should be shown to PA subjects who try to fix what they see as errors or unfair material. '''Editors should make every effort to act with kindness toward the subjects of biographical material when the subjects arrive to express concern.'''

	Although ~~Wikipedia~~ discourages people from writing about themselves, removal of unsourced or poorly sourced material is acceptable. When a logged-out editor blanks all or part of a PA, this might be the subject attempting to remove problematic material. Edits like these by subjects should not be treated as vandalism; instead, the subject should be invited to explain their concerns. The Wikipedia Arbitration Committee established the following principle in December 2005, and we accept it for this Wiki:<blockquote>Wiki: Please do not bite the newcomers, a guideline, advises Wikipedia users to consider the obvious fact that new users of the Wiki will do things wrong from time to time. For those who either have or might have an article about themselves, there is a temptation—especially if apparently wrong or strongly negative information is included in such an article—to become involved in questions regarding their own article. This can open the door to rather immature behavior and loss of dignity for the new user. It is a violation of don't bite the newbies to strongly criticize users who fall into this trap, rather than see this phenomenon as a new editor mistake.</blockquote>		Although the Consumer Rights Wiki discourages people from writing about themselves, removal of unsourced or poorly sourced material is acceptable. When a logged-out editor blanks all or part of a PA, this might be the subject attempting to remove problematic material. Edits like these by subjects should not be treated as vandalism; instead, the subject should be invited to explain their concerns. The Wikipedia Arbitration Committee established the following principle in December 2005, and we accept it for this Wiki:<blockquote>Wiki: Please do not bite the newcomers, a guideline, advises Wikipedia users to consider the obvious fact that new users of the Wiki will do things wrong from time to time. For those who either have or might have an article about themselves, there is a temptation—especially if apparently wrong or strongly negative information is included in such an article—to become involved in questions regarding their own article. This can open the door to rather immature behavior and loss of dignity for the new user. It is a violation of don't bite the newbies to strongly criticize users who fall into this trap, rather than see this phenomenon as a new editor mistake.</blockquote>

	===Dealing with articles about yourself===		===Dealing with articles about yourself===
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	===Contentious topics===		===Contentious topics===
	"All living or recently deceased subjects of biographical content on ~~Wikipedia~~ articles" have been designated as a contentious topic. In this area, the Wiki's norms and policies are more strictly enforced and administrators have additional authority to reduce disruption to the project.		"All living or recently deceased subjects of biographical content on Consumer Rights Wiki articles" have been designated as a contentious topic. In this area, the Wiki's norms and policies are more strictly enforced and administrators have additional authority to reduce disruption to the project.

	===Deletion===		===Deletion===

Keith at 10:34, 7 May 2025

2025-05-07T10:34:26Z

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	In the case of an administrator deleting a complete article, wherever possible such disputed deletions should be discussed first with the administrator who deleted the article.		In the case of an administrator deleting a complete article, wherever possible such disputed deletions should be discussed first with the administrator who deleted the article.

	[[Category:~~CAT~~\|Policy]]		[[Category:CRW\|Policy]]

Keith: /* Use in continued disputes */ typo

2025-02-26T08:41:55Z

Use in continued disputes: typo

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Kostas: typo thanks NoGoodDeed

2025-02-25T22:51:12Z

typo thanks NoGoodDeed

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	The Wiki must get the article ''right''. Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources. All quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be supported by an inline citation to a reliable, published source. Contentious material about living persons (or, in some cases, recently deceased) that is unsourced or poorly sourced—whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable—must be '''removed immediately and without waiting for discussion'''. Users who persistently or egregiously violate this policy may be blocked from editing.		The Wiki must get the article ''right''. Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources. All quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be supported by an inline citation to a reliable, published source. Contentious material about living persons (or, in some cases, recently deceased) that is unsourced or poorly sourced—whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable—must be '''removed immediately and without waiting for discussion'''. Users who persistently or egregiously violate this policy may be blocked from editing.

	Person Articles ("PAs") must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy. This Wiki not a tabloid: it is not Wikipedia's job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives; the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment. This policy applies to any living person mentioned in a PA, whether or not that person is the subject of the article, and to material about living persons in other articles and on other pages, including talk pages. The burden of evidence rests with the editor who adds or restores the material.		Person Articles ("PAs") must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy. This Wiki is not a tabloid: it is not Wikipedia's job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives; the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment. This policy applies to any living person mentioned in a PA, whether or not that person is the subject of the article, and to material about living persons in other articles and on other pages, including talk pages. The burden of evidence rests with the editor who adds or restores the material.

	== Writing style ==		== Writing style ==

Keith: Keith moved page Consumer Action Taskforce:Living Persons Policy to Consumer Action Taskforce:Living persons policy: Misspelled title: Not in sentence case

2025-01-26T19:40:43Z

Keith moved page Consumer Action Taskforce:Living Persons Policy to Consumer Action Taskforce:Living persons policy: Misspelled title: Not in sentence case

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Kostas: Kostas moved page Living Persons Policy to Consumer Action Taskforce:Living Persons Policy: moving to correct namespace

2025-01-26T11:35:42Z

Kostas moved page Living Persons Policy to Consumer Action Taskforce:Living Persons Policy: moving to correct namespace

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Neox: Leniancy -> Leniency

2025-01-18T19:56:29Z

Leniancy -> Leniency

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	=== Dealing with edits by the subject of the article ===		=== Dealing with edits by the subject of the article ===
	Subjects sometimes become involved in editing material about themselves, either directly or through a representative. ~~Leniancy~~ should be shown to PA subjects who try to fix what they see as errors or unfair material. '''Editors should make every effort to act with kindness toward the subjects of biographical material when the subjects arrive to express concern.'''		Subjects sometimes become involved in editing material about themselves, either directly or through a representative. Leniency should be shown to PA subjects who try to fix what they see as errors or unfair material. '''Editors should make every effort to act with kindness toward the subjects of biographical material when the subjects arrive to express concern.'''

	Although Wikipedia discourages people from writing about themselves, removal of unsourced or poorly sourced material is acceptable. When a logged-out editor blanks all or part of a PA, this might be the subject attempting to remove problematic material. Edits like these by subjects should not be treated as vandalism; instead, the subject should be invited to explain their concerns. The Wikipedia Arbitration Committee established the following principle in December 2005, and we accept it for this Wiki:<blockquote>Wiki:Please do not bite the newcomers, a guideline, advises Wikipedia users to consider the obvious fact that new users of the Wiki will do things wrong from time to time. For those who either have or might have an article about themselves, there is a temptation—especially if apparently wrong or strongly negative information is included in such an article—to become involved in questions regarding their own article. This can open the door to rather immature behavior and loss of dignity for the new user. It is a violation of don't bite the newbies to strongly criticize users who fall into this trap, rather than see this phenomenon as a new editor mistake.</blockquote>		Although Wikipedia discourages people from writing about themselves, removal of unsourced or poorly sourced material is acceptable. When a logged-out editor blanks all or part of a PA, this might be the subject attempting to remove problematic material. Edits like these by subjects should not be treated as vandalism; instead, the subject should be invited to explain their concerns. The Wikipedia Arbitration Committee established the following principle in December 2005, and we accept it for this Wiki:<blockquote>Wiki: Please do not bite the newcomers, a guideline, advises Wikipedia users to consider the obvious fact that new users of the Wiki will do things wrong from time to time. For those who either have or might have an article about themselves, there is a temptation—especially if apparently wrong or strongly negative information is included in such an article—to become involved in questions regarding their own article. This can open the door to rather immature behavior and loss of dignity for the new user. It is a violation of don't bite the newbies to strongly criticize users who fall into this trap, rather than see this phenomenon as a new editor mistake.</blockquote>

	=== Dealing with articles about yourself ===		=== Dealing with articles about yourself ===

Kostas: Protected "Living Persons Policy" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2025-01-14T23:18:58Z

Protected "Living Persons Policy" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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	(Below is adapted from [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons\|Wikipedia's equivalent policy]])		(Below is adapted from [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons\|Wikipedia's equivalent policy]])

	Editors must take particular care when adding '''information about living persons''' to ''any'' page, including but not limited to articles, talk pages, project pages, and drafts. Such material requires a high degree of sensitivity, and must adhere ''strictly'' to all applicable laws in the United States, to this policy, and to the Wiki's core [[Wiki ~~Content Policies~~#~~verifiability~~\|content policies]]:		Editors must take particular care when adding '''information about living persons''' to ''any'' page, including but not limited to articles, talk pages, project pages, and drafts. Such material requires a high degree of sensitivity, and must adhere ''strictly'' to all applicable laws in the United States, to this policy, and to the Wiki's core [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki content policies#Verifiability\|content policies]]:

	*Neutral point of view (NPOV)		*Neutral point of view (NPOV)
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	===Challenged or likely to be challenged===		===Challenged or likely to be challenged===
	The Wiki's sourcing policy (via its reference to Wikipedia's sourcing policy), [[Wiki ~~Content Policies~~#Verifiability\|Verifiability]], says that all quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be attributed to a reliable, source using an inline citation; material not meeting this standard may be removed. This policy extends that principle, adding that '''contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced should be removed immediately and without discussion'''. This applies whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable and whether it is in a PA or in some other article. The material should not be added to an article when the only sources are tabloid journalism. When material is both verifiable and noteworthy, it will have appeared in more reliable sources.		The Wiki's sourcing policy (via its reference to Wikipedia's sourcing policy), [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki content policies#Verifiability\|Verifiability]], says that all quotations and any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be attributed to a reliable, source using an inline citation; material not meeting this standard may be removed. This policy extends that principle, adding that '''contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced should be removed immediately and without discussion'''. This applies whether the material is negative, positive, neutral, or just questionable and whether it is in a PA or in some other article. The material should not be added to an article when the only sources are tabloid journalism. When material is both verifiable and noteworthy, it will have appeared in more reliable sources.

	===Avoid misuse of primary sources===		===Avoid misuse of primary sources===
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	#is unsourced or poorly sourced;		#is unsourced or poorly sourced;
	#is an original interpretation or analysis of a source, or a synthesis of sources (see: [[Wiki ~~Content Policies~~#No Original Research]]);		#is an original interpretation or analysis of a source, or a synthesis of sources (see: [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki content policies#No Original Research\|No Original Research]]);
	#relies on self-published sources, unless written by the subject of the PA (see: Using the subject as a self-published source, above); or		#relies on self-published sources, unless written by the subject of the PA (see: Using the subject as a self-published source, above); or
	#relies on sources that fail in some other way to meet verifiability standards.		#relies on sources that fail in some other way to meet verifiability standards.
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	==Presumption in favor of privacy==		==Presumption in favor of privacy==
	When writing about a person noteworthy only for one or two events, including every detail can lead to ~~problems—even~~ when the material is well sourced. When in doubt, PAs should be pared back to a version that is completely sourced, neutral, and on-topic.		When writing about a person noteworthy only for one or two events, including every detail can lead to problems — even when the material is well sourced. When in doubt, PAs should be pared back to a version that is completely sourced, neutral, and on-topic.

	===Public figures===		===Public figures===