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Tucker "Duck" Clellan
This is the second time you made an addition that it needs to be inferred that Duck is a new pilot because he ignored Helo in "Flight of the Phoenix". No such thing is the case. They ignored Helo because of his contact with Sharon. He was known as Cylon-lover there already.
That edit was reverted once already, and it will probably be again. In general it's a good idea to check the talk pages for such disputes or make a comment there yourself, before just adding deleted content again. Steelviper explained why he reverted your edit. --Serenity 14:59, 18 January 2007 (CST)
- Actually Shane did the revert, but I agreed with it (and provided the explanation). However, this latest edit was much clearer and jogged my memory. While it's true they were giving him the cold shoulder, Helo does introduce himself to Duck in the scene. I don't think we should speculate too much about exactly what all that means, but we can note the introduction. Any analysis might be more appropriate down below, though. --Steelviper 15:23, 18 January 2007 (CST)
- From the transcript:
- Helo: (to Starbuck) Hey I thought I'd find you here. (Shakes her hand.) (to duck)Hey, Karl Agathon.
- We are discussing this in two places now, but I'll just keep it here. Yeah, upon comparing the edits again, the second version is much better as it leaves out any mention of Duck ignoring Helo. The introduction alone would be an indication. My inclination is to leave it in, but as you said place it lower. Maybe even in a "Notes" section as it's still speculative? --Serenity 15:29, 18 January 2007 (CST)
- Thanks. I am pretty new to this, so I'm using this article as my teething process (rather than frak up one of the main characters). I will add the inference that Duck is a post-miniseries addition in a notes section as you advise and edit the main text to omit this inference. Thanks for the help guys...I promise my work will be better in the future.
- Great! There's definitely a learning curve, and nobody's expected to be at 100% right from the get-go. However, being a good communicator and being open to criticism (as you appear to be) will take you far. I hope you'll find we hold the same standard from the smallest stubs on up to the more well worn paths. I had completely forgotten that tidbit you added. Thanks for the edit, and welcome aboard! --Steelviper 15:37, 18 January 2007 (CST)
- Don't worry. Seems that we may have jumped the gun a bit by removing it completely in the first place. I didn't do it, but I agreed with it and might have done it myself. But more because I misunderstood your intentions and/or because of the way it was worded. It's a valid observation, but we are careful to not state speculation as a matter of fact. --Serenity 15:39, 18 January 2007 (CST)
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