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Please help me with...I am unable to remove information from the Jack Nelson (swimmer) page, bc there is a Bot that is continuing to post inaccurate information that is considered defamation of character. The Bot links to an article that does not site legal documentation or evidentiary proof that there was ever anything illegal done by Coach Nelson. He has passed and his family has fought to protect false information from being released. How do I stop this Bot and make sure that accurate, truthful information is contained in Wikipedia?

Danvawter (talk) 19:15, 18 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

• The article is not "under attack by a bot"; it is being edited by human beings. The information in question is cited to what seem to be reliable sources. Wikipedia does not deal in "truth" per se, but in what can be verified. See WP:TRUTH. Sources are provided so readers can judge them for themselves as to their validity or accuracy. If Mr. Nelson was alive, or recently deceased, the Biographies of Living Persons policy would generally prevent the posting of mere accusations against someone. However, he passed in 2014. You can express your concerns on the article talk page (Talk:Jack Nelson (swimmer)), and you or family representatives can follow the instructions at WP:LIBEL if it felt necessary- but I'm not sure you will be able to have the information outright removed. 331dot (talk) 20:42, 18 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]