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I agree. Since I, the author, have been on the receiving end of this vendetta, I want them to stop as well - immediately. As far as sources, what would satisfy that requirement? Dbrown1793 (talk) 00:25, 16 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to unstub the article as it doesn’t work the way it was done. If you need it shortened, I’m happy to comply. I will give you source materials tomorrow. Dbrown1793 (talk) 00:35, 16 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

There seems to be enough coverage for an article on Michael Metelica. There seems to be quite a lot on his in gbooks. scope_creep^Talk 09:38, 13 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Personally, I have no interest in writing about him. The history of the Renaissance Community is more important and relevant. Dbrown1793 (talk) 00:32, 16 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This fear was reinforced toward the end of his tyranny by his connection with a notorious and violent biker gang. He had a pitbull and weapons. It wasn't until his heroin overdose and hospitalization that remaining members were able to get rid of him, finally. Mikalson (talk) 18:57, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done You must provide

opinion. Peaceray (talk) 01:43, 3 January 2024 (UTC)[reply

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Visitors and perspective members seeking spiritual enlightenment were often preyed upon by members who abused their power. Mikalson (talk) 19:29, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done You must provide

opinion. Peaceray (talk) 01:44, 3 January 2024 (UTC)[reply

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This article would be better and more factual if it mentioned that former children of the commune picketed the release of the commune documentary because of the abuse they suffered. The film was made by a former member. Mikalson (talk) 01:35, 10 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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citation if you have one. We cannot just put something in based on hearsay. Peaceray (talk) 07:13, 10 January 2024 (UTC)[reply

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I understand. I mention facts that are known by the author but he carefully avoids. Mikalson (talk) 08:34, 10 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, this is NOT a known fact to the author (myself) and seeing that Mikalson has made many past unsubstantiated if not blatantly untruthful accusations on this site, I'm gratified that Wikipedia is finally questioning her posts for lack of factual evidence. Wikipedia is not the National Enquirer and they demand facts instead of hearsay. Mikalson was a former member so I would request that her posts be continually questioned for their veracity. Dbrown1793 (talk) 20:07, 12 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This book was reviewed in the Greenfield recorder (Greenfield, Ma.) and I quote: "Some of the stories describe abuse of women, and even some children, by the commune men". Mikalson (talk) 03:26, 13 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I believe the bibliographic information & whole title is as follows:

• Smith, Patti (2020). More Than Friends: Shaped by Flower Power: Women's Stories from Brotherhood of Spirit. Gill, MA: Light Publishing, Inc.
  OCLC 1257306990
  .

I am unable to locate the book in a library or for sale. Do you know who has distributed this book? Peaceray (talk) 04:39, 14 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Butler Books PO Box 7312. Louisville, KY 49257 Mikalson (talk) 17:40, 14 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, That's PO box 7311

And the zip is 40257 Mikalson (talk) 17:43, 14 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The page at Butler Books:

• "More Than Friends: Shaped by Flower Power: Women's Stories from Brotherhood of the Spirit". Butler Books.

Peaceray (talk) 19:52, 15 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. Mikalson (talk) 23:04, 15 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I respect their desire for privacy and perhaps they will one day make their stories public. That's up to them and what they feel is best for their healing. Mikalson (talk) 03:40, 13 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For them, it is best that they take care of themselves. For Wikipedia, we need

reliable sources. Please see the Wikipedia:Hearsay essay. Peaceray (talk) 04:42, 14 January 2024 (UTC)[reply

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Author here. No, they have not as I not only watch the site continuously but have posted entreaties for the members of this community to hold a group meeting to deal with these allegations so we can find the truth with those who were allegedly victimized. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dbrown1793 (talk • contribs) 14:31, 16 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]