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:::::::::If someone is incorrectly pointing to this essay to justify adding UNDUE or OR material, I doubt they have actually read the essay. This essay attempts to explain how and when to use various sources ''correctly''. [[User:Blueboar|Blueboar]] ([[User talk:Blueboar|talk]]) 22:12, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
::::::::::You're correct, sorry this has been a bit of a waste of time. I don't have any actual suggestions on how to improve the wording of the section to avoid bad interpretations. [[User:Traumnovelle|Traumnovelle]] ([[User talk:Traumnovelle|talk]]) 22:18, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
== Primary sources for BLP content ==
The last sentence of the ''An article about a person'' section says: {{tq2|Many other primary sources, including birth certificates, the Social Security Death Index, and court documents, are usually not acceptable primary sources, because it is impossible for the viewer to know whether the person listed on the document is the notable subject rather than another person who happens to have the same name.}}
But [[WP:BLPPRIMARY]] says: {{tq2|Do '''not''' use trial transcripts and other court records, or other public documents, to support assertions about a living person. Do '''not''' use public records that include personal details, such as date of birth, home value, traffic citations, vehicle registrations, and home or business addresses.}}
Am I missing something about why the text here says "usually," when the policy says to never use public documents? [[User:FactOrOpinion|FactOrOpinion]] ([[User talk:FactOrOpinion|talk]]) 20:46, 17 April 2025 (UTC)
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