Talk:SeaWorld Orlando

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Contents 1 Article revisions 2 Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworldlogo.jpg 3 Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworld-logo.gif 4 Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworld-logo.gif 5 Your contradictory edits 6 Animal names

[edit] Article revisions

I'm trying to revise the article to be less a promotional piece and more of an informational one. I think it should describe the facilities and what's offered instead of describing the shows. I'll keep looking for more information on the park, to spruce it up. Hope others can find stuff, too!

McDoobAU93 17:13, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

The shows are primarily what's offered. However, I agree with toning down any promotional language. Rklawton 10:44, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

We're on the same page. I attempted to emphasize the number of theatres and arenas, and then mention the current productions playing in them. I want to try and get theatre capacities, although all that's verifiable is the "maximum occupancy" signs on the theatres themselves, and that would then be WP:OR. --McDoobAU93 12:42, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Since it's published (posted), verifiable, and reliable, it's not OR. Rklawton 13:03, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

That works for me. I'll see about tracking that information down over the next few visits to the park. I've seen the occupancy signs for Shamu Stadium and Atlantis Bayside, and can probably find the others without much hassle. I'm trying to figure out how to cite that information properly. Suggestions? Looking into the future, next year is the park's 35th anniversary, so I'm hoping that some more published info comes out on the park's history so we can expand the article. Thanks for your input and guidance. --McDoobAU93 14:03, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworldlogo.jpg

Image:Seaworldlogo.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworld-logo.gif

Image:Seaworld-logo.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 16:02, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Seaworld-logo.gif

Image:Seaworld-logo.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 20:41, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your contradictory edits

Having the article say "near Orlando" and having the category say "in Orlando" is a contradiction and UNENCYLOPEDIC VANDALISM 74.225.51.206 (talk) 03:44, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

per Wikipedia:Vandalism "Any good-faith effort to improve the encyclopedia, even if misguided or ill-considered, is not vandalism". Jeepday (talk) 03:51, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

How is treating the word 'in' equal to 'near' good faith? Maybe if the person is retarded or doesn't understand the most basic English prepositions 74.225.51.206 (talk) 03:56, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

After you finish reading WP:RRR you might want to read Wikipedia:Assume good faith. Jeepday (talk) 04:01, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

It's no use, Jeepday. This user is another suspected sock puppet. Each time, editors assume good faith and try and explain about how to nominate categories, consensus, etc. It hasn't taken, language gets abusive, IP gets blocked, new IP sprouts up and starts changing things again. --McDoobAU93 (talk) 04:07, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Animal names

I've noticed that an editor has added the names of some of the animals appearing in the park's shows and exhibits. While that information may be interesting, I'm concerned that (a) the presentation isn't consistent and (b) how do we verify them? I have no reason to believe the names aren't accurate, and definitely assume good faith on the editor who added them, and further I think that information should remain in the article. Any assistance would be very welcome. --McDoobAU93 (talk) 16:54, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Foremost, I am sorry for the awkwardness of the article now that I added some of the other animal names. However, I have noticed in numerous SeaWorld articles all of the orcas are listed. Granted SeaWorld's ion is "Shamu," an orca, but a believe all of the other animals are just as important, especially now. I watched a National Geographic episode regarding polar bears. Due to Alaska's glaciers melting, the polar bears are swimming over 60 miles compared to the normal 15 miles, in order to obtain food. Furthermore, Alaskan natives wants to hunt polar bears, since they have been invading human communities. The polar bears and other species of animals are headed towards the extinction list. Thus, SeaWorld's other species of animals are just as important as the star of the park. After searching online, I have found some articles that verifies the names of the animals. Polar Bears: ([[1]], [[2]], and [[3]]); Beluga Whales: [[4]] and [[5]]; and Pseudorcas [[6]] and [[7]]. Furthermore, SeaWorld is obtaining a beluga calf named Maple from Marineland Ontario [[8]]. Until we can figure out a proper way to display the names of the other animals, I will work on inserting the cited information. SWF Trainer (talk) 19:52, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

I think we should add a section to the article and just include the names of the animals per location in paragraph or list form. SWF Trainer (talk) 19:55, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

I can't disagree with that. However, it doesn't need to be in the opening section. That should be only for the introduction and any other overall pertinent information. Thanks for your assistance! --McDoobAU93 (talk) 21:08, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

After spending hours on this project, I have created the "Animal Inventory" section. Therefore, everything that I have added to the article earlier in the day has been moved to this new section. Please take a look and modify as you see fit! Thanks! SWF Trainer (talk) 23:34, 15 April 2008 (UTC)