Blog 15 Wkipedia Final post

My contribution name for wikipedia: baez09

Link to entry page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_predator

The following text was my information i posted on Feb. 23 and Feb. 26, 09.

But do not forget that children as well are high risk victims like adolescents and the elderly.
http://www.missingkids.com/cybertip/

In addition, according to "The Crime Watch" newsletter of the city of New Brighton, some parents are not aware that the internet is a primary communication medium. http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B2CF34F28-6DFB-45DA-AF59-36896254F224%7D/uploads/%7B317465A0-0B52-4949-A6FF-1FC08217FD26%7D.PDF

Everyone should be aware of false information people use to lure their victims into giving out their personal information and make others fear their predators that may not actually exist. http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/stallings.

Tips on How to Deal with Online Predators
There are cartoon games that anyone can play with that can help them defend themselves from their predators.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2009/02/25/8521136-sun.html


Then on Mar. 9 and Mar. 23, 09 i added some info. to the Talk: Online Predator discussion board. The following is what was said and received.

Talk:Online predator
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I added the following information. Someone took it down after my information was posted on wikipidia awhile ago. My question is why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Baez09 (talk • contribs) 18:08, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

I added some information: "But do not forget that children as well are high risk victims like adolescents and the elderly. [2] In addition, according to "The Crime Watch" newsletter of the city of New Brighton, some parents are not aware that the internet is a primary communication medium. [3] Everyone should be aware of false information people use to lure their victims into giving out their personal information and make others fear their predators that may not actually exist. [10]Tips on How to Deal with Online Predators: There are cartoon games that anyone can play with that can help them defend themselves from their predators. [13]"
Please let me know what you think thank you.

Replied back by editors:

"But do not forget" and "Everyone should be aware" is not correct tone for an encyclopedia, the Crime Watch newsletter of New Brighton is not a reliable source, and Wikipedia should not contain tips. See WP:TONE, WP:IINFO, WP:NOTGUIDE and WP:RS. Theymos (talk) 01:14, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Agree. --LegitimateAndEvenCompelling (talk) 01:34, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Then i replied back:

Okay i see both points of view. Thank you for your help. baez09 (talk) 17:09 , 30 March 2009 (UTC)

My experience

My experience with wikipedia was pretty cool, and i was happy that everything ran smoothy at first for almost a good month. Then, my information was taken down. I was frustrated and disappointed because i thought i did a good job but i apparently didn't. Therefore, this is the first and last time i am editing something on wikipedia. I was able to communicate with the editors. Now i know exactly why my information was taken down. I have to be very careful what i say "tone" and find reliable sources that will support my info. I guess you can say it is a matter of trial and error.