User talk:Ritchy Dube

The book received notable coverage and the language is neutral. Ritchy Dube (talk) 09:20, 16 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The book received notable coverage. The language is neutral.

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Comment: You now have three separate unblock requests open at the same time. I moved one to the correct positiin at the foot of your user talk page.. One and only one is needed. Please choose that one, editing it if necessary to incorporate elements from the others which you feel to be relevant. To back up your request for an unblock, please state the fields and article types you will edit here shoudl your unblock request be successful. 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 11:32, 16 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! Please note that creating an autobiography is strongly discouraged – please see our guideline on writing autobiographies. If what you have done in life is genuinely notable and can be verified according to our policy for articles about living people, someone else will probably create an article about you sooner or later. Further, having an article about you isn't always a good thing (see WP:ABOUTME). Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 05:51, 19 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Significa - Thanx for your decency, feedback and time. My tone is calm, professional and polite. I understand - I get it. COI. Not a good plan to write my own page. Message received. :-)

I read and understand the guidelines for autobiographies. I respect that for sure.

Consider these facts, please. Biographies written about former offenders can be derisive, condecending, inaccurate and focus only on the offender and not enough on the recovered and mature person. They can write false statements. I have seen wikipedia pages about my brother Michel Dube and former prison mate Stephen Reid and fellow former offender Roger Caron. I met and spoke to these men. Not everything is perfect there.

Fact number 1: I am not a liar, thief, evil, bad or dangerous person. People who hijack my voice are guilty of cultural appropriation, libel and hate. I have been clean, sober and crime free since 1989 and do not hurt, cheat or lie to anyone.

Consider these hard facts, please. Keep an open mind.

Re: Notability: The autobiography was published by HarperCollins, a major publisher. This is not vanity or self publishing. The book received half-page comprehensive reviews in the Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Sun, The Lethbridge Herald, North Shore News, Northern Life and reviews in many other regional newsapers. That exceeds notability.

Re: Neutrality: Everything written is factual and neutral. Every fact is supported with a link to Archive.org where a pdf exists from an independent source. There are 60 pdfs on Archive.org. All written by publications with editorial departments completely independent of me.

Re: Advocacy and Career: The advocacy and work with youth is reported in over 12 feature articles in independent newspapers like the Northern Life, Sudbury Star, QCJJ newsletter, CCJA and HR professional publications with independent editorial departments.

I just need someone to work with me. Why don't we work together to get the piece into the AFC section?

This is proposed bare bones article. We can delete or source any objectionable or unsupported info.

Right... and just hours after making this unblock request Ritchy Dube wrote the following:

• So far, I encountered bullies and haters. A bit of a hostile environment you got going on there. and You guys wait till I die and you write lies. That's not cool. [1]
• It looks like you prefer to write about me after I'm dead so you can slander and write BS. and I just want to stick that info up the editors ass before he starts writing. [2]
• Let me give you guidance on ethics now. [3] Meters (talk) 22:19, 30 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Honestly, I'm not sure why you were blocked exactly - submitting your draft through AfC is exactly what you're supposed to be doing. So I can understand why you're frustrated. Izno, are you ok with giving another chance here? While I'm here, Ritchy Dube, the draft I just removed from this talk page looked pretty AI-like - I'd really strongly advise against using AI to assist in writing the article or in talking to other editors. -- asilvering (talk) 06:44, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] As for the bs about your brother, we have to rely on reliable, published sources, so we can't simply say "well, his brother says that's not true, so we'll take it out of the article". But looking at it, I'm pretty alarmed at the state of this article myself, so I'm going to see if I can't find an uninvolved editor who works on criminal biographies to have a look at it. -- asilvering (talk) 06:53, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I accept the feedback about the AI. Thank you. I'm not sure either because I immediately disclosed my COI when I posted the article on AfC. It was intended for an interested independent BLP editor. I provided almost 50 indepdendent sources on Archive.org. I admit I should have never touched my brother's article or anyone else I know. I know the proper channels to challenge content now. There are 50 pdfs on Archive.org for an interested BLP independent editor. The book reviews and feature articles are extensive, with several half page reviews that are a great source of information. I simply want to make sure that any article is neutral, factual and based on verifiable sources. Very respectfully, Ritchy Dube (talk) 10:19, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Asilvering they were blocked based on this report. At the time, this user talk page looked like this and the relevant page had been speedy deleted at least twice 1, 2 and a 3rd request. If you want to unblock with that set of facts and this appeal, feel free. Izno (talk) 17:03, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Per WP:KEEPDECLINEDUNBLOCK you are not allowed to remove declined unblock requests while you are still blocked. Meters (talk) 11:32, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I apologize. Sorry about that. I will stay clear of this page until my appeal is resolved. Ritchy Dube (talk) 11:34, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I've added them back, along with your open request - you've definitely got to keep that one here if you want to be unblocked, or you'll end up out of the tracking category for unblock requests and we'll forget all about you! -- asilvering (talk) 13:43, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] -) It's all good. Ritchy Dube (talk) 15:01, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I'll just wait to get unblocked. Ritchy Dube (talk) 18:08, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop leaving comments on User pages. If you wish to reach out to a person to ask about your block, the right place to do so would be their user talk page. Instead of User:Theroadislong, you would leave a message at User talk:Theroadislong, for example. --Yamla (talk) 23:01, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You have also posted to my user page, and to Izno's. Please stop doing this. Meters (talk) 23:06, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, and thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia. This is just a note to let you know that I've moved the draft that you were working on to Draft:Richard Dubé, from its old location at User:Ritchy Dube/sandbox. This has been done because the Draft namespace is the preferred location for Articles for Creation submissions. Please feel free to continue to work on it there. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to ask me on my talk page. Thank you. asilvering (talk) 01:09, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop. If you continue to assume bad faith when dealing with other editors, as you did at User talk:Star Mississippi, you may be blocked from editing. Assume that they are here to improve rather than harm Wikipedia. Theroadislong (talk) 12:41, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm Theroadislong. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to Wikipedia, it's important to be mindful of the feelings of your fellow editors, who may be frustrated by certain types of interaction, such as your addition to User:Theroadislong. While you probably didn't intend any offense, please do remember that Wikipedia strives to be an inclusive atmosphere. In light of that, it would be greatly appreciated if you could moderate yourself so as not to offend. Please STOP editing my user page Theroadislong (talk) 12:42, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You may be blocked from editing without further warning the next time you purposefully and blatantly harass other editors, as you did at User talk:Ritchy Dube. Theroadislong (talk) 13:42, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I will only communicate with AfC editors. No worries. Ritchy Dube (talk) 13:43, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm Blue-Sonnet. I noticed that you made a comment on the page User_talk:Theroadislong that didn't seem very civil, so it may have been removed. Wikipedia is built on collaboration, so it's one of our core principles to interact with one another in a polite and respectful manner. It's up to Theroadislong if they want to remove your comment, I've also responded there. They've made it clear they don't wish to discuss the matter further so please don't reply there. This notice is just for the record. Blue Sonnet (talk) 19:55, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

To be time efficicient, review the latest article. That is the revised article, the best one, and the only one I want reviewed. Thank you. Your time, cooperation and understanding are appreciated. Just the latest article, please and thank you. Delete The Haven by Richard Dube Ritchy Dube (talk) 13:46, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Ritchy Dube! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Star Mississippi 03:35, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please be aware, this is likely the final step before you are blocked site-wide for disruptive editing. --Yamla (talk) 12:51, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Heh Yamla, Mississipi, Theroadislong, Meters, Izno and now little ol'you have all put blocks and created delays unecessarily on my notable, fantastic, well-sourced and neutral page because of drum roll . . . . . . . . editor bias. You cite COI, poor sourcing, lacl of notability and when that nonsense failed, you revert to false accusation of inappropriate use of namespaces. Face the facts, these tactics smell of petty cyber bullying by a group of like-minded haters. Here is how it will go. I will get my latest draft reviewed, approved and moved to the mainspace. Period. It's my fundamental human right to have my voice heard. To own my lived experience. To not have it hijacked, or distorted by biased editors with right wing agendas. Truly, and I mean this genuinely, with every thread of my existence, I don't need or want feedback from you, Theroadislong, StarMississipi, Meters, Izno or anyone outside AfC. Nobody. I don't need or want your interference and meddling. You obviously didn't read my book - 400 days in the hole, countless encounters with massive strong, capable murderous monsters coming at me, gassings, chained and shackled for days on end, denied visits, showers, food, forced to drink from toilet bowls, - none ot it - not one broke my will to succeed and be free. I'm tuff, resilient, unbreakable. lol Nobody messes with me, kid. Nobody. Ritchy Dube (talk) 13:23, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] when you're in a hole, stop digging. ltbdl (skirt) 13:43, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Lol - no problem - Who will do the right thing? Ritchy Dube (talk) 13:49, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] You are asking for the draft Draft:Richard Dubé to be accepted, but it is has not been submitted for review, if you submit it, it will be declined because the draft is about the book NOT you. Theroadislong (talk) 13:55, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] The draft is about the book. Pretty sure it's ok. Don't worry. If you can't or won't add anythig of value, please leave me alone. Ritchy Dube (talk) 15:01, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] The draft is titled Draft:Richard Dubé but is about the book rather than you, so you need to edit the draft that is titled Draft:The Haven by Richard Dube instead. Theroadislong (talk) 15:09, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] So you suggest I put the revised version here? Editing Draft:The Haven by Richard Dube Ritchy Dube (talk) 15:16, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube I'm not sure what your note on my Talk was about or your note above. All I said was there was already a draft about your book. We don't have duplicate drafts. I have no interest in your background. You have a vested interest in promotion of yourself and your book. We have a vested interest in a neutral encyclopedia. That's where we disagree, not because of any alleged agenda. If you are notable, someone unconnected with you will write about you and your book. Star Mississippi 14:30, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Explain why you write "You have a vested interest in promoting yourself and your book". So you know and we are clear, I want a page that is factual, nothing more and all supported by independent, neutral and notable sources like the Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Sudbury Star, Northern Life, Le Voyageur, Cowichan Valley Citizen, North Shore News, Lethbridge Herald, Regina Leader Post, Toronto Sunday Sun, CBC, CKLU and CFBR Radio stations, and other university and professional publications and journals. Ritchy Dube (talk) 14:58, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Because that's the sole reason you're editing Wikipedia whereas @Yamla @Theroadislong @Meters and anyone else you feel like tagging write about a number of subjects. You have lost access to edit mainspace because of your self promotion and will soon be indefinitely blocked. That's not a threat, it's a final warning. PLease stop arguing with everyone trying to help you. (If anyone needs me, please ping. I'm disengaging here as I didn't expect an AfC decline to be such A Thing.) Star Mississippi 15:03, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Who is helping me? Truth is, I'm getting threats of being blocked after being falsely accused of COI violations, self-promotion and lack of notability. If this is help . . . Respectfully, I know you, Yamla, Theroadislong, and Meters write other articles, but none have a book, and coverage? I have to start somewhere so why not write about what I know. Ritchy Dube (talk) 15:13, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube you are here writing about your book, that is not a false accusation of COI or self promotion. Until you understand that, you're not going to be successful here. You've taken the first steps in editing the correct draft about the book, thank you. I recommend focusing on that only. It's hard enough, but writing neutrally about yourself will be impossible. For anyone, not just a new editor. Anyone contemplating an AFC review is going to see you lash out at all o the other reviewers, and choose to review a different draft. So please follow @Ltbdl's advice and stop arguing with everyone. Star Mississippi 15:35, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Ok - I got the revised article on Draft:The Haven by Richard Dube. All this trouble was because I simply did not know I could edit the article once it was submitted. Granted, I get defensive because I took a lot of heat about COI, lack of coverage, notability, lack of neutrality. Read it first, please. Yes, I say read the article and see for yourself. It's hard but not impossible to write neutrally because the article relies 100% on sources you can read and access. It's all written in "according to sources" fashion, not according to me. Also, the book will inform the Synoppis. I wish and hope we can get on the same page here - pun intended. Ritchy Dube (talk) 15:49, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Me too. It makes everyone's lives easier. But please do see we are trying to help you and every new editor. No one has any personal wishes against you or any other editor having an article. Star Mississippi 15:57, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I am editing my article now and will upload a revised version soon. I will retain my External Links and Further Reading section because they are related to my book and work and demonstrate a broader impact from my book. And yes, I will continue to write in a neutral tone and will make sure everything is sourced, without any peacocking. lol Let the journalist do the talking, folks. Ritchy Dube (talk) 01:09, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I will only say this only once - I cite credible, high value book reviews like the Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Sun and could cite many more. Hmmm, did you not see the book reviews? Interviews help establish the impact of my book and work. They will stay. You have no idea what you are talking about neutrality. Ritchy Dube (talk) 00:59, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube, S0091 is a very experienced reviewer and does know what they are talking about with regards to neutrality. If your draft isn't neutral, it's going to be repeatedly declined. Please stop contacting people on their talk pages about the draft. You are very likely to be reblocked if you keep doing that kind of thing. -- asilvering (talk) 18:21, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] If the editor knows what they are talking about, prove it. Show me where it isn't neutral. Ritchy Dube (talk) 19:09, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube, they told you in the decline comment - it doesn't include critical reviews, and it mostly pulls from interviews with you, rather than reporting or critical commentary. -- asilvering (talk) 20:32, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] That's not true. A patent falsehood, lie their false accusations. I provide legitimate book reviews from major publications like the Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Sun, Northern Life, Lethbridge Herald, Cowichan Valley News, NorthShore News and fom jurnalists I never met. Are you guys all a bit - you know - not all there? Ritchy Dube (talk) 20:54, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] "Interviews help establish the impact of my book and work. They will stay" as you have been told before, interviews do not help with notability they are ignored by reviewers, better to remove them. Theroadislong (talk) 19:05, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I can remove interviews. No issues there. The CBC interview is the only one. Ritchy Dube (talk) 19:11, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube You "will only say this once" but you have said it several times. You say above "It's my fundamental human right to have my voice heard". You do not have a right to have your voice heard on Wikipedia. It's a privately-run web site. By posting anything on Wikipedia, you have already agreed to the Terms of Use; a link to those terms is displayed near the Reply or Publish Changes button on any page where you are editing or replying. David10244 (talk) 03:51, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @David10244, Ritchy has had talk-page access revoked and cannot respond to you. -- asilvering (talk) 03:53, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is User:Ritchy Dube. Blue Sonnet (talk) 21:00, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So . . . the issue is hate, prejudice, bias, jealousy from low ranking editors. Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:05, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Chaotic Enby (talk · contribs) 21:17, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, the appeal is not only in the oven, it is cooked, just like many of you. lol - Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:33, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] It appears the literacy and IQ level here is very low, but hate, jealousy, gaslighting and cyber-bullying is very high. Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:36, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] any sign of intelligent life anywhere -? Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:47, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] If you make any more personal attacks I will remove your talk page access. This is the only warning you're getting. CoconutOctopus talk 21:47, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] Why don't you stop bullying, gaslighting and threatening and start acting fair. Read the article and if it is not neutral or does meet notability - prove it. Show me. Do you have that capability, decency and integrity? Or are you like the others, making false accusations. Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:53, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] @Ritchy Dube uncle within few days i read your metter and i am very much enjoying to listen your senseless replay i dont think you are writer i think you are fighter Lol... Telagu Star (talk) 21:53, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] I will not be bullied by pussies hiding behind a screen. . Ritchy Dube (talk) 21:54, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply] This pussy has removed your talk page access. You may appeal at UTRS; if your appeal continues this childish behaviour you will likely be blocked there as well. CoconutOctopus talk 22:00, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

UTRS appeal number #109357 declined. -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 10:25, 24 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ritchy, I don't know if you've noticed yet, but some editors believed that your book was notable and spent some time working on your draft. It was accepted: The Haven (book)

If you have another book or two in you, getting those published and reviewed as well as The Haven was is likely to push you over the edge into notability territory as an author yourself. If not, I hope you will be pleased to see that your work wasn't wasted and that other people also believed in you. The declines weren't about you as a person, but just about how the draft demonstrated evidence of notability. Writing new articles is the hardest thing to do on Wikipedia and new editors usually struggle. There's almost no drafts that get picked up and worked on by others, so you have done something pretty rare and impressive by convincing other editors to join you in getting it published!

Congratulations on the article and I wish you all the best. Meadowlark (talk) 02:18, 10 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]