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No biography in the world starts with the granting of a university degree, particularly where the individual is living and there is no question of missing historical records, for instance, or absence of living memory. Biographies at Wikipedia include place and date (at least year) of birth and name at birth, for starters. This page is intentionally incomplete and thus deceptive.
"Viviane Namaste" is a public figure who actively seeks public attention by publishing, teaching and speaking. If "Namaste" wishes to keep his identity and personal history secret, that's fine and dandy, and apparently he has managed to do this very effectively since internet searches do not disclose any further info. However, Wikipedia should not be complicit in the deception. Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia, not a vanity press and not a propaganda organ.
If the author of the article refuses to provide the relevant information or is unable to do so and unwilling or unable to obtain it from "Namaste", the wiki article should at least make reference to that fact, i.e. that "Viviane Namaste" is an assumed name, at the very least.
I note that user "Dancingwiththedamsel" who created the page has no user profile and appears to have no activity here other than creating this page. A note from StarryGrandma on that user's talk page points to some problems with the article; they have not been remedied.
I have read Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Viviane Namaste and agree that Namaste as a subject matter should not be removed, since "Namaste" is very active in the public eye in Canada. However, this article is not acceptable as it stands because it fails to provide readers with relevant information.
My apologies in advance for any errors on my part in posting this; I am a devoted user of Wikipedia for info, but have no experience as a contributor. Iverglas (talk) 16:07, 8 July 2016 (UTC)iverglas[reply]
iverglas what you suggest is inappropriate per WP guidelines. WP:BiOLP forbids use of original materials produced by the subject, original research, or publication of any material not readily available in WP:RS. The guideline also requires a respect of the privacy of the person. Your right or wish to know, cannot supersede any of those. If you are able to find information in a RS, which is not contentious, which provides the information, it is appropriate to add it to the article or the talk page for discussion. SusunW (talk) 16:17, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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