Talk:Carlos Castaneda

message: I think it would be expedient to add a new source on Carlos Castaneda and Nagualism to the External Links list (downloadable PDF, public domain): 
https://archive.org/details/nagualism-volume-1-4th-ed-2022-the-teachings-of-don-juan-eng-esp-ukr-rus/mode/1up
also referred to at:
https://www.reddit.com/r/castaneda/comments/rkuqn2/nagualism_volume_1_of_20_the_teachings_of_don/  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Media66 (talk • contribs) 06:36, 11 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Disagree. The source is not in English and it appears to be self-published. Please provide an ISBN if you disagree. Skyerise (talk) 12:09, 11 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Most source texts are in English and there are only 3 source materials in Spanish with parallel English translation. As I see, this is the most comprehensive collection of materials relating to Castaneda's "The Teachings of Don Juan" many of which are not known to the general public. They certainly will be of interest to those who want to know more about Castaneda and nagualism. I didn't find ISBN, however I think that for such a creative research publication this should not be a major issue. Media66 (talk) 13:59, 11 March 2022 (UTC)

text: Besides, archive.org is a legal library, what's the problem with linking to it? Media66 (talk) 14:10, 11 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: We don't link to self-published material. The links are usually added by someone with a conflict of interest for promotional purposes. And you appear to be a promoter. Also, the work appears violate the copyrights of the translators of Castaneda's works and Wikipedia may not link to copyright-violating works. Again, if you believe this book is legitimately published, please provide the ISBN. Skyerise (talk) 16:23, 11 March 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  New sources of info on Carlos Castaneda and Nagualism 

message: In the article on neoshamanism, Carlos Castaneda is cited as one of the writers who influenced the emergence of this New Age spiritual movement.
Here is the quote : "Three writers in particular are seen as promoting and spreading ideas related to shamanism and neoshamanism: Mircea Eliade, Carlos Castaneda, and Michael Harner."
Here is the reference : Scuro, Juan & Rodd, Robin (2015). "Neo-Shamanism". Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_49-1
If there is no objections, I will add his role in the emergence of neoshamanism in the lead section.
Sincerely, Xavharel (talk) 14:10, 21 October 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Neoshamanism : can we add his role in the emergence of this New Age spiritual movement ? 

message: A certificate of baptism from his hometown of Cajamarca dated December 26, 1926 shows his birthdate being December 26, 1925. The actual month is covered in the scan by the picture, but it shows his birthday as being the 26th and birthyear as being 1925. It also shows his name at that point in time as "Carlos César Arana Castañeda" and not the birthname shown on the article. Any thoughts?
Picture: https://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/LWaofZtkJdEdYDoiMj-xbX86tDq99zjDhBDWeBJqow0.png Cypher056E (talk) 05:42, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: Would need something far more reliable than this to make a change.  cheers. anastrophe, an editor he is. 20:25, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  A Certificate of Baptism shows his birthdate as December 26, 1925 

message: Footnote has 'Donald Wieve'; it should be 'Donald Wiebe.' 195.252.220.199 (talk) 02:08, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: Fixed. Thannks! Skyerise (talk) 11:41, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Error in citation 

message: This uncited claim has been removed from the article for discussion and to allow for editors to provide citations. It appears to be original research based on primary sources. We'd need a reliable secondary source for this. Also, assuming C. J. Castaneda is a living person, our WP:BLP policy applies here, especially as this is about a purported but unsubstantiated legal action. It can't be in the article uncited for that reason. Skyerise (talk) 21:48, 13 July 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: I've removed the content entirely as a blatant WP:BLP violation. Each individual statement would need a reliable source for any of the above to be restored to the article. -- Ponyobons mots 22:29, 13 July 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Uncited death claims 

message: The "Modern perspectives" part mentions a "David Silverman" who seems to have written a book on Castaneda, but that's about all the information I found. I'd have added a  template but he page is protected.
:The ISBN is provided, which means you can find the book on Google Books, where you'll find he is Professor Emeritus, Sociology Department, Goldsmiths College and Visiting Professor, Management Department, King's College, University of London. Google is your friend. Skyerise (talk) 11:06, 22 July 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Who is David Silverman? 

message: The general initial response by reviewers was positive; this should certainly be covered by the article along with the critics. I'd say it would be most illuminating to present the major responses chronologically. For example, the New York Times review mentioned but not cited was clearly a response that preceded the then-as-yet-unpublished criticism by Weston La Barre. When and where was La Barre's criticism published? The books were an initially considered factual and phenomenal—and this lasted for some years before the view that the material is fictional became predominant, but the article gives no clue that this was the case, making it a much less interesting read.  Skyerise (talk) 21:56, 19 August 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Initial response section 

message: In the section titled "Related writers and influence," please add the following item to the list:
• Oliver Stone named his production company Ixtlan after Castaneda's book Journey to Ixtlan.
source:
https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/oliver-stone-1
Thanks. Elsa "Rosalie" Bannister (talk) 13:57, 24 February 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: We have an article on the book, Journey to Ixtlan which would be a more appropriate place for the suggested content. Skyerise (talk) 14:20, 24 February 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 24 February 2024 

message: The last line in the "Reception" section "Later responses" sub-section should be removed: "The fact that his twelve titles have sold over twenty-eight million copies, and still sell tens of thousands of copies a year, would indicate that those interested in the perspective of the world that Castaneda's books present find his reporting of value."
That's blatant weasel wording of no value to the encyclopedia. It's akin to saying, "Sure, he's a fraud, but he sold well, so who cares?" At the very least, calling it "reporting" and not "writing" or even "fiction" is biased. "Reporting" suggests it is true and objective. "Writing" just acknowledges it is words, one way or the other. "Fiction" would be justifiable based upon the previous information. The existence of this sentence is trying to snobbishly dismiss the entire section for no sensible reason. 2601:840:8080:4B10:C8EB:2D27:E2CB:1EB0 (talk) 11:36, 15 March 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: I removed the entire last paragraph, as it was completely unsourced. Skyerise (talk) 11:42, 15 March 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on the Ides of March 2024