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| == Why were Walter Wetzel and Two Guns White Calf omitted? == | |||
| The Washington Redskins are headquartered in Ashburn, VA. I'm going to change to box at the bottom (similar to what the New York Jets have). | |||
| Why is there no mention of the instigator of the original logo, Walter Wetzel, from the Blackfeet Nation? | |||
| == Name Controversy Again... == | |||
| I trimmed it down today, removing unessential details of the court case, etc. I'm sure some won't be happy about it. But, work with me and we'll get it done. It needs it. Especially now that it's protected. Cheers. ] (]) 17:04, 1 July 2014 (UTC) | |||
| :I do not see any evidence of cleanup of this section, so I have basically re-written it based upon the newer material and better sources in the main article. I think the main issues covered before my edits remain. I am surprised that there was nothing added about the Original Americans Foundation or the RedskinsFacts.com website.] (]) 20:50, 9 November 2014 (UTC) | |||
| https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/dec/07/a-native-american-designed-washingtons-logo-now-his-family-want-it-back | |||
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| And no mention either of the person who was the inspiration for the illustration. | |||
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/John_Two_Guns_White_Calf | |||
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| Seems wikipedia wants to completely erase Native Americans' connections to the franchise. ] (]) 11:29, 9 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
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| :Hi {{ping|Hayden41}}, feel free to add material if you think it is appropriate. That's what is great about Misplaced Pages; ]. ] (]) 14:03, 9 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
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| ::I'm afraid the page is protected and cannot be edited, at least I have no such privileges. ] (]) 16:13, 6 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
| :::@] A mention of Mr Wetzel was added to the section "Redskins name and logo controversy" on May 16, apparently as a result of Senator Daines' testimony on the subject at a Senate hearing. I have added the link to John Two Guns White Calf and added an extra sentence based on the Guardian link you provided. Thanks for the suggestion. ]] 20:51, 6 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
| ::::Thank you very much! ] (]) 05:20, 7 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
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| Cheers. —]<small><sub style="margin-left:-14.9ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">]:Online</sub></small> 23:02, 27 August 2015 (UTC) | |||
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| == Are a team vs Is a team == | |||
| atmospher = atmosphere ] (]) 06:49, 25 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
| :Done. ]] 07:26, 25 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
| This article is about the Washington Redskins franchise. a singular unit, a singular team. ] (]) 05:05, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| :So is the Washington Post wrong to say ? ''']''' 05:08, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| == Mark Rypien Ring of Fame == | |||
| ::Misplaced Pages is an encyclopedia dedicated to venerability not to "sounding cool" We have higher standards than the Washington Post. ] (]) 05:11, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| :::Every other sport team article uses "are". There are many grammar contradictions in the English language, even if this is technically one, it's never been an issue of debate, as far as I know. ~ ] (]) 05:14, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| Quarterback Mark Rypien was inducted into the franchise Ring of Fame in 2014 | |||
| ::::Misplaced Pages is a work in progress so the argument that something hasn't been fixed yet is not very compelling for not fixing it. I understand that saying "you and me" sounds better than "you and I" sometimes. but we don't allow Misplaced Pages to be written by "what sounds best" even though readability is still an important part of MOS. The Washington Redskins is a professional sports team is perfectly readable and accurate. I actually think it sounds better than Are a team. but I appreciate your feedback. ] (]) 05:17, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| https://www.commanders.com/photos/mark-rypien-ring-of-fame-induction-14036593#41ba76fc-babf-4bc5-9a60-aff8be5df2f2 ] (]) 02:45, 14 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
| :::::This convention is based on what is currently on ]: "Despite exceptions such as usage in ''The New York Times'', the names of sports teams are '''usually treated as plurals''' even if the form of the name is singular" (emphasis added). So both conventions are used in various reliable sources. And since you mention ], I should probably point out the third paragraph of that page, which says "Where more than one style is acceptable, editors should not change an article from one of those styles to another without a good reason". And so, I don't see a good reason of both are acceptable by reliable sources. And I do not see such rule on WP:MOS that basically implies, "We have higher standards than the Washington Post". ] (]) 05:25, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| :{{done}} ~ ] <sup>(])</sup> 03:30, 14 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
| ::::::The reason is NPOV ( a value that is immune to consensus override ) Saying the Washington Redskins are a team gives undue weight to the fringe theory that there is more than one Washington Redskin. for the sake of NPOV Is is better. ] (]) 05:48, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
| :::::::I fail to understand how this is a fringe theory when a number of reliable sources uses this convention. ] (]) 05:51, 30 September 2015 (UTC) | |||
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The redirect Football Team (NFL Team) has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Misplaced Pages:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 January 24 § Football Team (NFL Team) until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 19:25, 24 January 2024 (UTC)
Why were Walter Wetzel and Two Guns White Calf omitted?
Why is there no mention of the instigator of the original logo, Walter Wetzel, from the Blackfeet Nation?
And no mention either of the person who was the inspiration for the illustration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/John_Two_Guns_White_Calf
Seems wikipedia wants to completely erase Native Americans' connections to the franchise. Hayden41 (talk) 11:29, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
- Hi @Hayden41:, feel free to add material if you think it is appropriate. That's what is great about Misplaced Pages; anyone can edit. meamemg (talk) 14:03, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
- I'm afraid the page is protected and cannot be edited, at least I have no such privileges. Hayden41 (talk) 16:13, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
- @Hayden41 A mention of Mr Wetzel was added to the section "Redskins name and logo controversy" on May 16, apparently as a result of Senator Daines' testimony on the subject at a Senate hearing. I have added the link to John Two Guns White Calf and added an extra sentence based on the Guardian link you provided. Thanks for the suggestion. rbrwr 20:51, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! Hayden41 (talk) 05:20, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
- @Hayden41 A mention of Mr Wetzel was added to the section "Redskins name and logo controversy" on May 16, apparently as a result of Senator Daines' testimony on the subject at a Senate hearing. I have added the link to John Two Guns White Calf and added an extra sentence based on the Guardian link you provided. Thanks for the suggestion. rbrwr 20:51, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
- I'm afraid the page is protected and cannot be edited, at least I have no such privileges. Hayden41 (talk) 16:13, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
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Mark Rypien Ring of Fame
Quarterback Mark Rypien was inducted into the franchise Ring of Fame in 2014 https://www.commanders.com/photos/mark-rypien-ring-of-fame-induction-14036593#41ba76fc-babf-4bc5-9a60-aff8be5df2f2 68.131.65.35 (talk) 02:45, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
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