User talk:Ctozer

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Some of the people, places or things you have written about in the article Chris Tozer may not be sufficiently well-known to merit articles of their own. The Wikipedia community welcomes newcomers, and encourages them to become Wikipedians. By starting an account or logging in, each user is entitled to a user page in which they can describe themselves, and this article's content may be incorporated into that page. However, to merit inclusion in the encyclopedia proper, a subject must be notable. We encourage you to write or improve articles on notable subjects. --Whouk (talk) 16:52, 14 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chris; Is Tomita sensei part of the Aikikai still? As such it really can't be considered a separate style and should be removed from the list. I would link to his article through List of Famous Aikidoka (he certainly belongs there). As far as an article about yourself, please consider using the user page as discussed above and more generally see wikipedia guideling on autobiographies and self promotion and Wikipedia:Vanity. Of course I expect it is just a matter of understanding how Wikipedia works and I really do welcome your input. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.Peter Rehse 01:18, 15 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Peter; Tomita Sensei created his Takemusu Aiki Tomita Academy in 1992. This training method and style of practice is not connected with the Aikikai. I have moved my profile to my user page. Many thanks for your interest and pointers as I am new to this. (Ctozer 09:35, 15 December 2005 (UTC))[reply]

Hi Peter; a quick question. What makes an entry such as this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sargeant eligible for inclusion? I am trying to understand the criteria that drives the entries as being acceptable or not. It sounds like a biography to me with nothing 'notable' about the entry other than the stated rank.

I just want to be clear, are there sections of Wikipedia where this kind of outline is allowed? If you read my revisions you will see what I mean if I transpose personal information. Many thanks for your clarifications in advance. (Ctozer 14:17, 15 December 2005 (UTC))[reply]

Hi Chris; Just a quick point. The best way to get a message to me is to edit my user:talk page as I did with you. Then I get a message when I log in. I am pretty new on Wikipedia also so the ins and outs aren't particularily clear for me either. What I have noticed is that some sections are more closely monitored then others but they do try. I suspect that with Tony Sargeant one of his students did it rather than himself whereas in your case it was direct. Tony is linked through the Iwama Ryu article - I have no real idea how important he is within the style.

I would alter the style entry to give the date of your separation from the Aikikai - at the moment it reads as if it is part of the Aikikai. I would make an entry for the Academy and list the names of International Representatives - your name would be linked to your userpage.

I also included my name in Wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedians_by_martial_art and I would take a look at Wikipedia:WikiProject Martial Arts.

Finally the gut feelings of other members are often dictated by some of the stuff that's gone on before and trust me there are some ripe ones. Slow and easy is the best way to get Wikipedia to accept your views.

If you get really brave we are looking for someone to tackle the Ki section in Aikido. It is way too long. Peter Rehse 01:34, 16 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]