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Does anybody know how to put the references under references?
editS Robinhoodph (talk) 22:14, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
- Any reference that is added using the <ref>..</ref> tags as instructed at WP:INCITE should automatically be collected beneath the "References" section. Everything seems to be OK in this reference list. signed, Willondon (talk) 22:22, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
- Great thanks Robinhoodph (talk) 01:03, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- It is done using {{reflist}}. Somebody deleted the section. I have reinstated it but I don't have time now to find out who did it and what other vandalism they committed. --𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 00:47, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- Great thanks Robinhoodph (talk) 01:03, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- The "somebody" was you, with this edit. What did you think you were doing? You really need to stop editing this article until you understand how to edit properly. 𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 11:32, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- Its not dishonourable to not say it was me. It would be dishonourable to leave it a mess, which I did not. I begged for someone to fix it because I didnt know how. I thought I was going to get in deep trouble, thats why I didnt say I did it. It was a mistake not done deliberately. I m not going to edit richard dawkins page anymore because good edits by me arent valued. Robinhoodph (talk) 16:04, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- Well, that's a relief.;-) Carlstak (talk) 02:36, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
- Its not dishonourable to not say it was me. It would be dishonourable to leave it a mess, which I did not. I begged for someone to fix it because I didnt know how. I thought I was going to get in deep trouble, thats why I didnt say I did it. It was a mistake not done deliberately. I m not going to edit richard dawkins page anymore because good edits by me arent valued. Robinhoodph (talk) 16:04, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- The "somebody" was you, with this edit. What did you think you were doing? You really need to stop editing this article until you understand how to edit properly. 𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 11:32, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
- Great thanks Robinhoodph (talk) 01:03, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
Dawkins as a cultural Christian
editIt was said on BBC Radio Four in April 2024 that Dawkins now describes himself as a cultural Christian. This means he may not accept the truth of religious doctrines, but still likes singing hymns and Christmas carols. Should this be included where this article talks about Dawkins' views on religion? 1YTKJ (talk) 07:43, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
Sarah Dawkins
editSarah Dawkins was born on 19/10/1944 in Zomba, in Nyasaland. She is also called Sarah Veryan Dawkins. Jean Dawkins, Richard Dawkins and Sarah Dawkins arrived in Liverpool from South Africa on 3/3/1946. They seem to have returned to Nyasaland soon afterwards. A3y7ds (talk) 12:04, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
Criticism section
editI am surprised that an article about such a controversial figure does not include a section dedicated to the criticisms levelled against them. Unbiased articles about influential figures should allow for a discussion that addresses the counter-arguments and opposition to their views over the years. 2001:9E8:D7C2:7100:A801:855:4A93:6B7E (talk) 03:29, 21 September 2024 (UTC)
- See WP:CRIT. The preferred approach is to integrate criticism and controversies throughout the article, rather than a separate section. –CWenger (^ • @) 04:50, 21 September 2024 (UTC)
Transphobia
editIs it relevant to mention Dawkins transphobia? It seem to be a prominent controversy of the figure.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/richard-dawkins-trans-humanist-aha-b1835017.html https://religionnews.com/2023/08/01/richard-dawkins-has-abandoned-science-to-justify-his-transphobia/ Antoniokf5 (talk) 23:35, 10 November 2024 (UTC)