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:::Curious - have you checked the citations? --[[User:CutOffTies|CutOffTies]] ([[User talk:CutOffTies|talk]]) 11:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC) |
:::Curious - have you checked the citations? --[[User:CutOffTies|CutOffTies]] ([[User talk:CutOffTies|talk]]) 11:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC) |
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::::Hello, I did read the citations, but the charges weren't followed through with, so like I mention above, I feel that it is inappropriate to this them here. The only information available on them appears to indicate that they were false charges, the implication being that they were originally included without cause, so I think that their inclusion in this article causes undue harm to the subject of the article, and is clearly a wikipedia BLP violation - that is why I removed the part of the section that referred to that. If you can find information that supports that there was some substance, then it would be fair enough to include that, but a brief CNN article isn't reason enough to trash someone's reputation, in my opinion. [[User:Violet Fae|Violet Fae]] ([[User talk:Violet Fae|talk]]) 10:19, 28 September 2011 (UTC) |
::::Hello, I did read the citations, but the charges weren't followed through with, so like I mention above, I feel that it is inappropriate to this them here. The only information available on them appears to indicate that they were false charges, the implication being that they were originally included without cause, so I think that their inclusion in this article causes undue harm to the subject of the article, and is clearly a wikipedia BLP violation - that is why I removed the part of the section that referred to that. If you can find information that supports that there was some substance, then it would be fair enough to include that, but a brief CNN article isn't reason enough to trash someone's reputation, in my opinion. [[User:Violet Fae|Violet Fae]] ([[User talk:Violet Fae|talk]]) 10:19, 28 September 2011 (UTC) |
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:::::She was charged in a court of law. The charges were dropped. This content is verified by reliable sources. |
:::::She was charged in a court of law. The charges were dropped. This content is verified by reliable sources. Poundstone says they were false, so you could include something about her quote, though I disagree with the removal of content. |
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:::::The content was not stating that she committed lewd acts. It presented the fact that there were charges against her, and that they were later dropped. I restored the content. If you have an issue with this, please feel free to call up some [[wp:dispute|dispute resolution]]. Thanks. --[[User:CutOffTies|CutOffTies]] ([[User talk:CutOffTies|talk]]) 12:18, 28 September 2011 (UTC) |
:::::The content was not stating that she committed lewd acts. It presented the fact that there were charges against her, and that they were later dropped. I restored the content. If you have an issue with this, please feel free to call up some [[wp:dispute|dispute resolution]]. Thanks. --[[User:CutOffTies|CutOffTies]] ([[User talk:CutOffTies|talk]]) 12:18, 28 September 2011 (UTC) |
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Quiet?
In the opening paragraph it says that she is known for her 'quiet' style. Everytime I've seen this woman, she is the absolute opposite of quiet. Seems like it might be a statement from a blinded fan. Needs to be changed. She is definitely not quiet nor will she ever be. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.179.225.214 (talk) 06:33, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Talk show
This article doesn't mention her very short lived 1933 late night talk show. Does anyone have any info on that? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.154.102.71 (talk) 02:48, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
- She wasn't alive in 1933. Or did you mean something else? --Objix (talk) 05:45, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
LGBT
Is she gay? Well, i am going to hang out with her and figure it out. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.36.219.144 (talk) 05:23, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
As mentioned elsewhere here, she describes herself as asexual. She does make reference to dating men, but without much success. She also mentions, in discussion of her legal troubles, being asked her sexuality before being booked in jail, for her safety. She side-stepped the question by saying she doesn't enjoy being raped by members of either gender. Wilkie2000 (talk) 20:02, 6 July 2008 (UTC) I've heard rumors for years that Poundstone is a lesbian, so I came to Wikipedia for verification. Her sexuality isn't mentioned at all, so I'll just ask: do we know if she is or isn't a lesbian? -Etoile 20:27, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
- http://www.nndb.com/people/340/000022274/ says she's asexual
- Which might be true or might just be a way of saying no one knows. Not that I care much, it's her life.--T. Anthony 11:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
- This page did mention that it has been speculated that she is a lesbian, and that many of her fans perceive her as such. Looks like someone removed it.
- Which might be true or might just be a way of saying no one knows. Not that I care much, it's her life.--T. Anthony 11:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
Molestation Rumours
Who's the girl that she allegedly molested?
- I'm sorry. Are you ACTUALLY asking for the identity of an underage, molestation victim?--Objix (talk) 06:01, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
The charges of lewd behavior were later dropped, no details have been released.
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/LAW/11/01/poundstone.hearing/index.html
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/LAW/12/11/poundstone.children/index.html
Just to clarify, being charged with Lewd Acts doesn't equate with molestation. Lewd Acts can be such things as: being shirtless in front of someone, feeling a breast lump when asked, getting a clothed erection in public, telling a sexual joke or story, etc. Molestation is a different charge altogether. 98.225.230.65 (talk) 18:42, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
Foster care?
I've cut the sentence about Poundstone being in foster care in the 1970s. There is no citation for it and an email correspondent says that this is not true. Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 21:53, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Asexuality
This interview from the Dallas Voice contains the quote "I'm totally an asexual human being. I haven't dated anyone". I'd have thought that was significant enough to go in. 86.136.251.18 03:33, 11 November 2007 (UTC)
speculation and candor during an interview amount either to speculation, or at the very least un-encyclopedic interpretation. the mention has been removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.48.41.77 (talk) 07:02, 13 September 2009 (UTC)
It should remain. After all, it is cited, a fairly reliable source, not to mention that she mentions it constantly in her comedy. Such as: "I don't have sex because I don't like it. I'd have to marry a Mormon so someone could cover my shift." Enough already, she's asexual and proud. =) 98.225.230.65 (talk) 18:45, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
Reference to Computer Skills
Deleted the following reference as potentially insulting if untrue - should be reincluded with source: "She took a number of years to write the work. Since she does not understand how use a computer or know how to use a simple keyboard which would allow her to type, she wrote the entire book by hand in her spare time." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.177.48.86 (talk) 07:03, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
- She regularly makes a point of joking about her difficulties with computers in her Twitter & Facebook updates. To pick a few random recent examples: --cdevers (talk) 2 October 2009
- I'm at a class at the Apple Store working on my confused look.
- I accidentally erased a whole event from Iphoto. Now I feel empty. Computers are not my friends. I'm good with clip boards and Scotch tape.
- I just came from my Apple class. My teacher got a bit icy when I didn't seem sincere about the Power Point, but am.
- I just came from my Apple class. I am deeply ashamed of my click and drag.
Arrest
In the 'Arrest' section, her "lewd act" charges are described as 'bad comic timing'. This appears to be a joke, and should be changed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.74.227.18 (talk) 03:06, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
- Fixed. It's possible that in her stand up routine she refers to arrest/charges as "bad timing" or such. I didn't find any evidence of such, there was no citation, and I agree with you that it's out of place as written (especially with this being a biography page!), so I pulled it out.--Objix (talk) 06:27, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
- I don't feel that it is appropriate to list any charges against someone if their charges were dropped or found to be without merit, unless the dropped charges demonstrate a pattern of behaviour or public image (eg. antisemitism or domestic violence in the case of Mel Gibson of illicit substance abuse in the case of Charlie Sheen, etc.). Without such public perception/pattern of behaviour, I believe that mention of dropped charges may constitute libel, as well as cause undue offence to the person concerned. Accordingly, I believe it sonstitutes a BLP violation, and I shall remove these references. Violet Fae (talk) 11:32, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
- Curious - have you checked the citations? --CutOffTies (talk) 11:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hello, I did read the citations, but the charges weren't followed through with, so like I mention above, I feel that it is inappropriate to this them here. The only information available on them appears to indicate that they were false charges, the implication being that they were originally included without cause, so I think that their inclusion in this article causes undue harm to the subject of the article, and is clearly a wikipedia BLP violation - that is why I removed the part of the section that referred to that. If you can find information that supports that there was some substance, then it would be fair enough to include that, but a brief CNN article isn't reason enough to trash someone's reputation, in my opinion. Violet Fae (talk) 10:19, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- She was charged in a court of law. The charges were dropped. This content is verified by reliable sources. Poundstone says they were false, so you could include something about her quote, though I disagree with the removal of content.
- The content was not stating that she committed lewd acts. It presented the fact that there were charges against her, and that they were later dropped. I restored the content. If you have an issue with this, please feel free to call up some dispute resolution. Thanks. --CutOffTies (talk) 12:18, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hello, I did read the citations, but the charges weren't followed through with, so like I mention above, I feel that it is inappropriate to this them here. The only information available on them appears to indicate that they were false charges, the implication being that they were originally included without cause, so I think that their inclusion in this article causes undue harm to the subject of the article, and is clearly a wikipedia BLP violation - that is why I removed the part of the section that referred to that. If you can find information that supports that there was some substance, then it would be fair enough to include that, but a brief CNN article isn't reason enough to trash someone's reputation, in my opinion. Violet Fae (talk) 10:19, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- Curious - have you checked the citations? --CutOffTies (talk) 11:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
- I don't feel that it is appropriate to list any charges against someone if their charges were dropped or found to be without merit, unless the dropped charges demonstrate a pattern of behaviour or public image (eg. antisemitism or domestic violence in the case of Mel Gibson of illicit substance abuse in the case of Charlie Sheen, etc.). Without such public perception/pattern of behaviour, I believe that mention of dropped charges may constitute libel, as well as cause undue offence to the person concerned. Accordingly, I believe it sonstitutes a BLP violation, and I shall remove these references. Violet Fae (talk) 11:32, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
Refernce in South Park
There's no source for this and I just watched the episode and saw absolutely nothing about her, intoxicated driving, or endangering children. Did I miss it or something?--99.107.77.146 (talk) 03:10, 21 January 2011 (UTC)