Talk:Recreational diving

message: I think this page is attracting external links that are not directly related to the content of the article. The two added on 6 April 2008 seem to violate several Wikipedia policies: WP:EXT#Important_points_to_remember point 3; WP:EXT#Links_normally_to_be_avoided points 1, probably 4, possibly 11; probably WP:EXT#Advertising_and_conflicts_of_interest; possibly WP:COI. Although I am willing to WP:AGF, the editor is not identified and the links here are their only contribution to date. Although the links may be of interest to "Dive sites in New Zealand", I don't believe they they are appropriate in "Recreational diving" - how many dive sites or regions would warrant inclusion in this article? - see WP:NOT#LINK.
In the light of that, it is worth reviewing whether the Red Sea link, the Asia link and the Midwest Quarries link belong in the article as external links. Perhaps they could be rewritten as references or examples for content within the article, but I query their inclusion as stand-alone External Links. --RexxS (talk) 16:03, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree that these are developing into an advertisement drop.  We could include references to information resources to divers as a minor topic, which could then include lists to things like magazines, USENET discussion groups, etc.  But the challenge remains the same:  how do they relate to the general topic?  The short answer is that there's not a particularly strong link and as such, they should be culled -hh (talk) 13:39, 23 March 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  External Links 

message: 76.25.27.94 posted this comment on 6 July 2013 (view all feedback).
more hand signals for advanced divers
Any thoughts?
• • • Peter (Southwood) (talk): 14:44, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Don't entirely agree - there is an entire article called diver communications that can be consulted.  It would be better to add a sentence somewhere and which links to the diver communications article and possibly other articles of use to those seeking information about Recreational diving. Alternaively, update 'See also' to include the necessary links.Cowdy001 (talk) 20:48, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: You are right, I have added a new section on procedures which links to a lot of related articles including Diver communications. It can probably benefit by some more content, links and references. • • • Peter (Southwood) (talk): 18:29, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Reader feedback: more hand signals for advanced divers 

message: The Issues section is devoid of references, apart from a couple of old primary studies in the risk section. The rest of it is written like a personal view, unsupported by any reliable source. In fact, checking back to February 2009, the  had a  template then. In fact the unsourced content dates back to  in September 2004. In over ten years, nothing has improved, so I propose we cut the section entirely as unsalvageable. Thoughts? --RexxS (talk) 14:01, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi RexxS,  I would suggest replacement with possibly one or two  new sections.  Firstly, a section about "Training" is necessary to inform the reader that training is a fundamental aspect of contemporary Recreational Diving.   This could be  a precise of  content from Recreational diver training.  Secondly, I like to see retention of the content about "Risk" in the form of a new expanded section, subject to the availability of additional citation.   Regards Cowdy001 (talk) 21:35, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: I am with Cowdy001 on this. Lose the section "Issues", replace with a summary on "Training" and one on "Risk", NPOV and cited. • • • Peter (Southwood) (talk): 06:20, 29 April 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Issues 

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message: The article is suitably referenced, with inline citations. It has reliable sources, and any important or controversial material which is likely to be challenged is cited. Any format of inline citation is acceptable: the use of <ref> tags and citation templates such as  is optional.Still a few uncontroversial citations needed. Good enough for B-class 
The article reasonably covers the topic, and does not contain obvious omissions or inaccuracies. It contains a large proportion of the material necessary for , although some sections may need expansion, and some less important topics may be missing.Looks OK 
The article has a defined structure. Content should be organized into groups of related material, including a lead section and all the sections that can reasonably be included in an article of its kind.Looks OK 
The article is reasonably well-written. The prose contains no major grammatical errors and flows sensibly, but it does not need to be "brilliant". The Manual of Style does not need to be followed rigorously.Looks OK 
The article contains supporting materials where appropriate. Illustrations are encouraged, though not required. Diagrams and an infobox etc. should be included where they are relevant and useful to the content.adequately illustrated 
More citations needed. Some challenged material still unreferenced. • • • Peter (Southwood) (talk): 15:56, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Still a few unreferenced claims, but for fairly uncontroversial historical details, so promoting to B-class • • • Peter (Southwood) (talk): 05:04, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
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