Talk:Technoblade/FAQ

Q0: "Technoblade never dies!" (Please add one of Technoblade's quotes to the article!)

A0: Thank you for the reminder. Here's one in return: Wikipedia is not a memorial. Additionally (from WP:AIM):

Articles should have an encyclopedic style with a formal tone instead of essay-like, argumentative, promotional or opinionated writing.

As a compromise, you are welcome to try this redirect link instead.

Q1a: When did Technoblade die? (Why can't I edit the page?)

A1a: The exact day of Technoblade's death has not been confirmed. While the video announcing his death was uploaded on June 30, 2022, it does not necessarily mean that he died on that specific date. It is most likely that Technoblade died during June 2022, however. Do not change (or request changes for) this date without consensus being reached on the talk page or until reliable sources are found that provide further details.

Q1b: Why is June 2022—with no further granularity—Technoblade's date of death? (Why shouldn't I add or request to add "such-and-such" information about Technoblade to be added to the main article, even though "so-and-so" source makes those claims?)

A1b: While certain websites (or specific archives of such websites) claim that Technoblade died on a specific date, Wikipedia prioritizes verifiability over truth—even if anyone involved with such websites (and its respective archives) swear on their mothers' graves that the date of death they're claiming is authentic. As such, Technoblade's date of death will remain as June 2022 until a reliable source (such as a member of Technoblade's family) confirms Technoblade's date of death on an official capacity—and as of now, Technoblade's family can only confirm that Technoblade's date of death was in June 2022. This same principle applies to any personal information attached to Technoblade: unless such information is confirmed by a reliable source (no original research, no synthesis), edit requests requesting to add such information will (at best) be ignored, and edits revolving around personal information regarding Technoblade which goes against the current consensus will either be reverted or redacted. Again, please do not change (or request changes for) this date or information of a personal nature until a consensus has been reached on the talk page.

Q2: Why are the photos of Alexander limited to his YouTube channel logo and him in a suit?

A2: Wikipedia does not want to use images that are not free. There are certain exceptions, but for the time being, the article's photos of Alexander will be limited to his YouTube channel logo and that of him in a suit.

Q3a: Where is the list of Technoblade's achievements? (Bedwars winstreak, [PIG+++] rank, etc.)

A3a: Wikipedia aims to use a variety of reliable sources, and while Technoblade's Twitter account has plenty of documentation of his achievements, the tweets chosen for citing must follow all the provisions of citing self-published sources and (ideally) be supplemented with reputable news articles. Additionally, Wikipedia articles aim to give due weight proportional to aspects of an article's subject as seen in published and reliable sources on said subject. This is why the article mentions Technoblade's completion of Minecraft Hardcore Mode with a steering wheel (as seen in PC Gamer), his victory in MrBeast's $100,000 player versus player duels with Dream (as seen in EssentiallySports), and his involvement in The Great Potato War (as seen in The New York Times), while it disregards his other achievements.

Q3b: Why is the Known for section in Technoblade's infobox limited to the Dream SMP and MC Championship?

A3b: The Known for section in the infobox is reserved for Wikipedia articles that are often associated with Technoblade. The only exceptions to this rule are the Minecraft Wikipedia article and Wikipedia articles about other individuals associated with Technoblade, which is what the Associated acts section is for. As such, any edit requests regarding the Known for and the Associated acts sections of the infobox should ensure that the respective Wikipedia articles should not be drafts and should meet Wikipedia's notability guidelines.

Q4: Did Technoblade die of sarcoma or cancer?

A4: Sarcoma is a specific type of cancer that affects connective tissues in the body such as bone, cartilage, and fat. While Technoblade did not disclose the specific type or nature of his cancer on his YouTube channel, and news reports immediately following his death were split on reporting the cause of his death as either sarcoma or cancer, Technoblade did significant fundraising for the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) through his YouTube channel (as noted by reliable sources) and the SFA published a press release acknowledging that Technoblade was diagnosed with sarcoma. Therefore, the balance of available information indicates that Technoblade died specifically of sarcoma, and not another undisclosed type of cancer.

Q5a: Can I cite u/MrTechnodad as a source for any claims about Technoblade? (Are Reddit posts/comments about Technoblade considered reliable sources per Wikipedia policies?)

A5a: According to Wikipedia’s relevant stance on Reddit as a reliable source, no. This stance applies to both Reddit posts and comments, as content from Reddit is user-generated. However, if you feel ever so bold that the Reddit content in question can be used as a reliable source, please take your concerns to the reliable sources noticeboard and be sure to think twice before ignoring the rules or the current talk page consensus. Additionally, refer to previous discussion(s) on the reliable sources noticeboard: 1.

Q5b: Would I be able to cite Reddit content from Technoblade's Reddit account u/Technothereddit?

A5b: Assuming that the claim being made with the Reddit citation meets both the relevant due weight criteria and the relevant reliable source criteria, yes. However, note that content associated with Technoblade's Reddit account is inherently user-generated and any notable claims made from its brief post or comment history can usually be found within reliable sources. This same principle applies to attempts to cite content from Technoblade's Twitter account @Technothepig; see the answer to question 3 for more information.

Q7: Something happened that was done in memory of Technoblade. May I please (make an edit request to) add this to the main article?

A7: Before doing so, please ensure that the content meets Wikipedia's due weight criteria and accompanying sources meet Wikipedia's reliable source criteria. Additionally, edit requests must comply with the change X to Y format; please head to your sandbox (or the public sandbox, if you're not signed into Wikipedia) to familiarize yourself with wikitext syntax.