Tag: BLP policy

Leona Whitcombe

Biography Deletions on Wikipedia: BLP and Notability Issues

Wikipedia deletes hundreds of biographies each year due to strict BLP and notability rules. Learn why well-intentioned articles vanish - and how to meet the site's hidden standards.

Leona Whitcombe

Policy Case Studies: BLP Reforms and Aftermath on Wikipedia

Wikipedia's BLP policy reforms since 2006 have made biographies safer but less inclusive. Learn how changes in sourcing, protection, and equity efforts shaped modern editing practices and who gets left behind.

Leona Whitcombe

Handling Living Person Disputes on Wikipedia: BLP Best Practices

Learn how to handle disputes over living person biographies on Wikipedia using the BLP policy. Discover what sources are valid, how to respond to false claims, and why neutrality matters more than speed.

Leona Whitcombe

What Wikipedia Tags Mean for Journalists: OR, NPOV, and BLP

Wikipedia's OR, NPOV, and BLP policies help journalists verify facts, avoid bias, and protect sources. Learn how to use Wikipedia responsibly as a research tool-not a source.