User:MichaelQSchmidt/The general notability guide versus subject-specific notability guidelines

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

In discussions about the efficacy and application of

general notability guideline
(GNG) versus subject-specific notability guidelines (SNGs), some editors feel that if the GNG is met, an SNG need not be met. Others feel that if a SNG is met, then the GNG need not be. While both viewpoints have merit, this does not mean that if a SNG is failed, then the GNG and policy can then be ignored.

The key to inclusion within Wikipedia is

reliable sources
, such verifiability need not itself be significant coverage.

They do not conflict

The GNG and the various SNGs are intended as mutually-supportive and not mutually-exclusionary... specially as

guideline
's understanding that some topics reasonably worthy of note do not always make the headlines, nor have continued coverage.

To summarize

While related in their requirements that

RS
suitable for the topic being discussed.

Intent and application: GNG versus WP:NFF

Main topic:

WP:Planned Films

notability... and, as a governor
set to limit run-away crap article creation, it serves a valuable purpose.

But it is an error to always read this one singular subpart of

their own opinions or analyses
, and (as in the case of films) editors take special care to avoid advertising and unverified claims.

Worth repeating, NFF was set up as part of the SNG

highly covered
future film projects whose enduring and in-depth coverage in multiple reliable sources allows consideration of a stand-alone article.

To summarize

While there will be properly be discussions on just how to write an article on a future film... first and foremost, the topic must be demonstrable as surpassing the inclusion criteria set by both

guideline
. In a constantly changing encyclopedia, and as events progress, any article and its contents can and will change to meet that changing progress... and THAT is always well worth discussion.

See also

Category:Wikipedia notability guidelines.