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Originally Posted by Steven Lake
Well, I'm not trying to spam or astroturf by any means, but I've seen entries in there from other authors about their worlds, so I figured it might not be a bad idea. But if the idea is generally looked down up, then I won't bother. Of course, then I'd ask, if that's true, why are there entries in there about other authors and book series, like Discworld, Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card and Terry Pratchet, as well as numerous other authors as well?
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Such entries are generally there because a lot of people searched Wikipedia for those particular authors, and information about their stories, and someone eventually decided to make an entry. In some cases, the authors themselves have clarified points raised by others within the context of Wikipedia articles, or added information where it seemed appropriate and relevant.
I would be very surprised to find an entry about myself on Wikipedia! I wouldn't object (as long as the entry was both accurate and honest), but it wouldn't be my place to decide my own significance, if you see what I mean. The same logic extends to any other author; if enough folks think you need an article, you will wind up with one.
- M.