Talk:Phil Hellmuth

message: Oops... this should be at Phil Hellmuth, Jr. (with the comma), but the existing redirect is in the way. - Furrykef 07:24, 27 Sep 2004 (UTC)
replies: text: Convention is to use the most common name, and this is the most common name.  No other articles are in the way, so the article should stay at Phil Hellmuth. CryptoDerk 07:28, Sep 27, 2004 (UTC)
But common on what grounds? In everyday conversation, his name will likely be shortened to just "Phil Hellmuth", but if we consider only professional and/or reputable publications, we might well see "Phil Hellmuth, Jr." used more often. If we just go by Google, well, "Phil Hellmuth" wins, but Google doesn't answer that question. - Furrykef 09:04, 27 Sep 2004 (UTC)

text: Right, this isn't an easy question for google to answer. However, from my experience watching televised poker shows he is rarely called "Junior" except in the context of his father.  His author name on many websites, such as amazon.com, is "Phil Hellmuth", and on his official website philhellmuth.com, his name is written as "Phil Hellmuth" on all graphics.  Hence this is why I think "Phil Hellmuth" is the most common name.  If we did have an article about his father, I could understand moving this.  Hope this clears things up.  CryptoDerk 15:55, Sep 27, 2004 (UTC)
OK, I guess that's good enough. - Furrykef 21:46, 27 Sep 2004 (UTC)
thread_title: Name

message: I hate this kid, he thinks he is god.
We should talk about the opinionated statements which creep into this article. One user from the University of Rochester seems to insist on reverting to his version of the "Personality and controversy" section, including opinionated statements such as:
*"Love him or hate him, Hellmuth has become arguably the most marketable personality in poker" - inappropriate for the encyclopedia to say that someone is 'arguably the most' anything. 'love him or hate him' is also a throwaway phrase.
*"he certainly has the hardware to dignify his attitude" - inappropriate tone, and it also expresses the opinion that his skill justifies his childish behavior.
*"Phil combines the mental capabilities of a rational adult with the maturity of a rebellious adolescent to create some great television." - pure opinion.
Let's discuss the changes here. Rhobite 16:43, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: That person has been vandalizing different articles like saying Chris Moneymaker is a bad player and Paul Phillips is a "taker". This vandalism should just be reverted right away.  If someone wants to make a case for a non-standard entry they can make it here, but this junk opinion just needs to be cleaned up whenever it appears. 2005 20:36, 24 October 2005 (UTC)

text: It's not my version, I didn't write this article. I just think that you may be confused about the requirements of the NPOV policy. See Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. Why do you think that it is neutral to state that Hellmuth creates "great television", for example? That is your opinion. I'm not saying anything about your intelligence, I'm sure you're a very smart person. I just think that your edits express too much of an opinion about Hellmuth. Rhobite 01:35, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

text: Please review the NPOV policy again. It would be opinionated to state that Hellmuth makes "great television" which is "appealing", regardless of whether this is true or false. Most people think ice cream tastes great, yet you'll notice that ice cream doesn't say "ice cream tastes great". Also, please refrain from personal attacks. See Wikipedia:No personal attacks. Rhobite 13:42, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

text: Please refrain from posting your POV into this or other articles. Your opinion that he makes great television, like your speculation about what hasn't been shown on TV before, is completely inappropriate and will be removed if added again. 2005 21:23, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

text: Up to this point all your contributions have been nonsense about Hellmuth making great TV and Raymer being fat. It's clear that you're just jerking people around here, so you've been temporarily blocked from editing Wikipedia. You're free to come back when you have something useful to contribute. Rhobite 02:00, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  POV about Hellmuth 

message: Is it just me, or does this section seem wishy-washy about Hellmuth's on-air antics?  The line "...perceived inability to gracefully handle adversity and defeat" is especially difficult for me, since there's no "perceived" about it.  Hellmuth's a horrible loser, one of the worst I've seen in any kind of competition in some time, and while I'm sure it makes good TV (especially when the WSOP hosts are cracking on him), it's painful to watch.  Here's a re-write of the section that I came up with:
Hellmuth is one of the most recognizable figures in poker, and many players and fans of the game have strong opinions about him, both negative and positive. His nine WSOP bracelets bring him much recognition, and fellow pros respect his talent for the game, but his notoriety is likely more due to his well-documented bragging and inability to gracefully handle adversity and defeat.  He has made many notable boasts while playing poker tournaments, usually after losing hands or being eliminated.  Some televised examples include "I guess if luck wasn't involved I'd win every one" and "I've revolutionized the way to play Texas Hold'em".  During the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event, Hellmuth stated that he could "dodge bullets" after making a laydown to an opponent with two Aces (the best possible starting hand).  He is usually called "the Poker Brat" but is sometimes referred to as "Hell Mouth" (a play on his surname, which could also apply to the profanity-laden rants he is often shown voicing after losing). Producers of televised poker tournaments like to train their cameras on Hellmuth to be sure to capture any antics, and he is a target of pointed verbal barbs from hosts of these tournaments when he shows his temper.  WSOP co-host Norman Chad is one of the harshest of Hellmuth's on-air critics. 
Hellmuth wrote a book titled Poker Brat, which contains autobiographical material as well as poker advice. No matter what he accomplishes in the game, this moniker may be his lasting legacy.
How's this sound? Willbyr 06:59, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Sorry but that is way too much personal POV.  The section isn't "wishy washy".  It states facts.  There is no reason to say his fame is "more likely" due to bragging or whatever.  That certainly is not true, in my opinion, even if true in your opinion.  The facts are that he is notable for outbursts and for poker accomplishments.  there is no reason to speculate or weight those two things against each other. 2005 08:45, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

text: There are already examples of his blowhard statements.  The article doesn't need more.  I don't see what you think is missing.  He makes himself look like a dick.  More quotes would be redundant and add nothing.  The point is there.  Also "perceived" definitely is more correct and needs to stay. Some of his outbursts are deliberately calculated.  Many aren't but the article shouldn't gullibly fall for or ignore his sometimes publicity hounding. 2005 18:10, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

text: Use Wikiquote instead of Wikitionary then. That's the place for quotes to go. Essexmutant 11:04, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Question about the "Personality and Controversy" section

message: This page is still in need of some NPOV work. Since I know very little about the subject, I'll leave it to someone else. Have at it. Ckessler 00:05, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Please don't tag articles without being able to articulate a reason or even an example. 2005 06:38, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

text: A POV tag does nothing more than alert other editors to take a look at the article.  POV is POV, no matter the subject, but I didn't feel qualified to alter any of the information in the article. An example? 
*"While many professional players, amateurs, and fans alike consider his antics distasteful and abrasive at times, they respect his talent for the game and his personality when he is away from the table. It can be contended that Hellmuth engages in some bad etiquette purposely, since a large part of selling his image is as a "poker brat." Got cites on that? Or is that your opinion?
*"No matter what Hellmuth accomplishes in the game, this moniker may be his lasting legacy." 
*"It can be contended that Hellmuth has bad etiquette purposely, in order to gain attention and ratings. There is no doubt that Hellmuth does very well with the several publications he has written and in his endorsements. A large part of that can be attributed to selling his image as a "poker brat."
*"While his nine WSOP bracelets bring him much recognition, his notoriety is more likely due to his perceived inability to gracefully handle adversity and defeat."
You have made changes to this article, so obviously, they were warranted. Please do not remove NPOV tags until the cleanup is done, they exist for a reason. Ckessler 07:04, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

text: Adding a PoV tag with no stated reason is lazy at best.  All you had to do was mention what you think is inappropriate.  We aren't mindreaders. And then you even have the nerve to say not to remove POV tags until cleanup is done.  It has been done.  In the future please do not add tags without explaination, and without any apparent reason. These tags do exist for a reason, not to be applied cavalierly.  By the way, you should refer to Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. Adding a tag or tags for specific citations would be appropriate, but this thing falls all over itself trying to avoid a POV on visual evidence, and has had literally dozens of POV/junk entries removed.  Specifics help.  Generalized assertion does not. 2005 10:46, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

text: I changed the statement to only include the reference to the TV show comments, but that still needs a citation.  Citing one person saying his game stinks adds nothing to the article and would just be citation POV.  Multiple commenst on a TV could merit a sentence if cited, but you can easily find statements around the Internet saying almost any player plays lousy. 2005 20:52, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: NPOV

message: I noticed that 2005 removed the brief paragraph I added about Bill Fillmaff. (I know I added it in a clumsy spot, but I was just hoping to make an initial stab that would then be better worked into the article.) It's since been rewritten and added back in, in a better spot, but I'm wondering why 2005 thought it was "tedious junk" in the first place. I do think Bill Fillmaff is a notable parody of Phil Hellmuth, especially considering Phil's appearances with Bill. - furrykef (Talk at me) 02:42, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: The current text links to an internal article.  It's still basically offtopic trivia that would be better left out of the article, but in its current format at least there isn't spam linking so I'm okay with it. 2005 02:56, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Mm, I had only provided the links as direct sources to cite. I'm also not sure how it's off-topic, because the parody does get to the core about what people find annoying about Phil Hellmuth. - furrykef (Talk at me) 05:41, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text:  I put the Fillmaff bit at the end of the section. It didn't really fit where it was. Otto4711 14:25, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Heh, that's where I had originally put it. - furrykef (Talk at me) 01:30, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Bill Fillmaff 

message: 2(+2)? I don't think it's very clear what this means... at least I'm not sure what it means. TheHYPO 07:11, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: The (+2) is for the final tables in invitational events - specifically the Bad Boys of Poker II and Poker by the Book events. The (+1) under WSOP is for the money finish in the 2005 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. Thanks. Essexmutant 07:24, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Final Tables? 

message: Didn't he win this, after a deep cash in one of the last added bracelet events, or did Madsen cash in one of the last events too? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Funkadillo (talk • contribs) 
:This is cardplayer's listing of poy, [] ▪◦▪=Sirex98= 06:14, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: No, this is about the WSOP Player of the Year award.  Madsen did win it with Hellmuth finishing a close second. SubSeven 20:29, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
replies: text:  My mistake SubSeven is correct, Jeff Madsen Wins 2006 WSOP Player of the Year ▪◦▪=Sirex98= 20:57, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  2006 WSOP player of the year 

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replies: text: Is there not a more recent fair use image available?  That picture is pretty old. SmartGuy 16:17, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:Phil Hellmuth - 2003 WSOP.jpg

message: I'm sorry to inform the editors of this article that its Good Article nomination is being failed. Here are some things to fix before renomination:
*Per WP:LEAD, the lead should summarize all the main points of the article.
*A citation is needed for saying he is best known for his "poker brat" personality.
*the 24-year-old Hellmuth became the youngest player to win the Main Event of the WSOP by defeating the two-time defending champion, Johnny Chan in heads up play - cite?
*The paragraphs are short and choppy. Paragraphs that are one or two sentences long should be merged or expanded.
*There are some definite Manual of Style issues, so a copy edit would benefit the article. Try the Wikipedia:League of Copyeditors or a Peer Review.
*The references need to be formatted using the Template:cite web.
Good luck with improving the article! Nikki311 18:17, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: GA fail

message: No negative/diss about tournaments, - but it is a big difference between tournament and money/high-stake poker. Think might this should be made clearer in the article, - for the layman. When it goes to see the play check :
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=High+Stakes+Poker+s01&emb=0#
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=High+Stakes+Poker+s02&emb=0#
...
Edmundmedmunn (talk)  —Preceding undated comment was added at 19:34, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Tournament poker vs cash/"real" HM poker

message: Hellmuth did deny that the pot was awarded to him initially. When the player returned he asked Hellmuth if Hellmuth had been awarded the pot and Hellmuch said 'no'. This was at the table, not in press interviews. This was detailed in mulitple news sources as well as on the online forums.DegenFarang (talk) 12:23, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Why does the paragraph about this incident keep getting deleted? Perhaps those with an issue with it could discuss it here rather than making wholesale deletions... Hazir (talk) 00:45, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Software Error 

message: Can this madness please end? Every few hours it seems the article keeps being changed from "Phillip J. Hellmuth, Jr." to "Phillip Jerome Hellmuth, Jr." to "Phillip Hellmuth, Jr." Hazir (talk) 21:19, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Agree, not quite to the point where protection is in order, but we need a reliable source before we can include the middle name/initial.  Using Ancestry.com would constitute OR.---Balloonman NO! I'm Spartacus! 22:26, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: I've warned both of the new accounts about adding unsourced materials and asked them to provide a source for the middle name.  I've also placed a hidden note on the article itself stating that they needed to see the talk page before adding a middle name.  If this continues, the page will likely be protected.  Without a source, we cannot add this information.  Ancestory.com is not a reliable source and adding something based on something somebody found there is pure OR.  If they can provide a reliable source, then I have ZERO problem with the inclusion of Jerome as the middle name.  Without a source, and I couldn't find anything in a quick search online, this is a BLP concern.---Balloonman NO! I'm Spartacus! 14:28, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Middle Name 

message: In the televised 1989 WSOP the commentator says Hellmuth "writes children's books in his spare time" and in an article about his win, Hellmuth is refered to as "a poet who also writes children's books and novels". Does anyone have any info about this? Entheta (talk) 19:28, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Phil Hellmuth - Poet, children's books author and novelist? 

message: Hellmuth has been surpassed by Ivey in the all-time inflation-adjusted tournament winnings. Considering he is fourth in the non inflation-adjusted list and the fact that the list isn't mentioned on any other Wikipedia page, I've removed the whole thing instead of just saying he's now 2nd. JaeDyWolf ~ Baka-San (talk) 12:18, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Inflation Adjusted Update 

message: Phil Hellmuth is leaving UltimateBet. It can be read about here:  JaeDyWolf ~ Baka-San (talk) 15:51, 4 January 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Leaving UltimateBet 

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message: What is a one round penalty and can a player lose chips on a one round penalty? Mobile mundo (talk) 23:06, 2 August 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: A player must step away from the table for a certain amount of hands.  They lose whatever chips they have to put in as antes or blinds during that time. 2005 (talk) 04:13, 3 August 2017 (UTC)
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