User talk:Ron Sakolsky

Please see what I posted today (Feb 19,2016) on TALK before I got my password ...thanx ˜˜˜˜

REQUEST EDIT

Good People

Please note the two communications below which seem to have never reached you because I apparently didn't follow appropriate procedures,

One is from yesterday Feb 19, 2016 and one from several years ago in 2012. Neither has ever been acknowledged or their concerns addressed. As a result, my bio page contains significant errors which could be addressed based on what I have suggested below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/65.38.41.78

Thanx for any assistance that you can offer on this issue!

Ron ˜˜˜˜

It's the same contribution history in both links, so it's only a 2012 request that is shown there. —C.Fred (talk) 01:18, 21 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Challenge to deletion decision for Ron Sakolsky[edit]

Good People

I just recently had my Wikipedia page deleted and would like to advocate on my behalf to change that decision.

I believe that I can clear up any misunderstandings that might have led to that decision, verify any content issues  and clarify any category issues.

Please contact me: <oystercatcher@uniserve.com>

Thanx! Ron Sakolsky

Ron Sakolsky (talk) 23:35, 11 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ron, would you happen to have a list (scans?) of reliable, secondary sources that were missing from the article and the discussion? Otherwise there's nothing to be done, at least for the time being. We only keep separate articles when there is an overabundance of coverage in multiple reliable, independent sources. (?) czar 22:49, 16 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Good people

I would guess that the main problem that caused my deletion is that i am not in the right Wikipedia category and so your searches don't match my publications/intellectual pursuits.While I was an academic for 30 years at SSU/UIS, I have not been one for the past 15 years. I consider myself an intellectual rather than an academic. My writing and research are primarily at the intersection of anarchy and surrealism and my published books reflect those interests. All are quite naturally published by small radical publishers given the nature of what I'm writing about. Because some of these publishers refuse to purchase ISBN numbers out of principle, these books can be easily overlooked by your scanners. However, they are available from radical distributers (like AK Press) and more generally from mainstream distributers (like Amazon). They can also be found on Google searches and have often been quoted from by other scholars.

I am including below a list of the 10 books that I have published in the last 25 years.

Breaking Loose: Mutual Acquiescence or Mutual Aid? (Ardent Press, 2015). Scratching the Tiger's Belly (Eberhardt Publishers, 2012). Islands of Resistance: Pirate Radio in Canada (co-edited with Andrea Langlois and Marian Van der Zon) (New Star Publishers, 2010). Swift Winds (Eberhardt Publishers, 2009). Creating Anarchy (Fifth Estate/2005 and Ardent Press/2014). Surrealist Subversions (editor) Autonomedia Publishers, 2002). Seizing the Airwaves: A Pirate Radio Handbook (co-edited with Stephen Dunifer) (Autonomedia Publishers, 1998). Sounding Off! : Music as Subversion/Resistance/Revolution (co-edited with Fred Wei-Han Ho) (Autonomedia Publishers, 1996). This book won an American Book Award. Gone To Croatan: Origins of Drop-Out Culture in North America (co-edited with James Koehnline) Autonomedia Publishers, 1993). In addition to these publications of his own, Sakolsky was instrumental in getting Vachel Lindsay's long-out-of-print utopian visionary novel, The Golden Book of Springfield republished by Charles H Kerr Publishers in Chicago (1999). The new edition includes a 100 page introduction which Sakolsky wrote placing Lindsay in the context of Springfield, Illinois' radical history . His most recent book, which will be out in May of 2017, is entitled Birds of a Feather: Flights of the Anarcho-Surrealist Imagination (Eberhardt Publishers, 2017). Currently, he is working on an historical book about the myriad intersections of surrealism and anarchy, and has contributed the section on “Anarchism” in the International Encyclopedia of Surrealism (Bloomsbury) which is scheduled to be published in 2018.

In addition to these books, Sakolsky has been published widely in a variety of radical publications including: Anarchy Magazine, Fifth Estate, Social Anarchism, Green Anarchy, Earth First!, Race Traitor, and Modern Slavery. He also edits his own anarcho-surrealist magazine, The Oystercatcher, which is now in it's 14th year of publication.

His current writing project , Dreams of Anarchy and the Anarchy of Dreams,will appear in 2018 ( I am presently negotiating with 2 possible publishers for that book).

PS As I've pointed out before the Diabetes book that you have continued to list me as the author of is actually written by another Ron Sakolsky and should not be appearing on my Wikipedia page

Below is a sample of the reviews for my latest published book, Breaking Loose:

Accolades for Breaking Loose

             by Ron Sakolsky

Publisher: Little Black Cart (2015)

“Sakolsky’s concept of mutual acquiescence builds a bridge between Surrealist and anarchist thought by looking at the ways in which our belief in the impossibility of revolt limits us to the belief that misery is the only potential reality. Additionally, Sakolsky introduces the idea of “inspiration zones” such as the ZAD in France and the Unist’ot’en blocade in so-called Canada which by demonstrating the possibility of relationships based in mutual aid, challenge the idea of mutual acquiescence.

One of the most pleasantly surprising aspects of Breaking Loose is the depth of engagement Sakolsky has with anarchist theory and writings. He not only looks toward the past-----especially the writings of Gustav Landauer and 19th century individualist anarchist Max Stirner------but also has a strong familiarity with contemporary anarchist writing.

This engagement is particularly inspiring as it shows a way in which anarchist theory coming from diverse quarters can be expanded on and used to enhance our collective understanding. Sadly, there isn’t enough of this going on, but perhaps after reading Breaking Loose more people will be moved to do so. The anarchist milieu would be much better off if this type of discourse happened more often.

Breaking Loose is an inspiring book, both for its optimism in the belief that, ‘we all hold a piece of the puzzle called anarchy,’ and for its example as a means of doing and writing anarchist theory.

In an era of defeatism and resignation within the wider society and often within anarchist circles, it’s a refreshing reminder that small steps toward anarchy are possible.”

Ruhe, Fifth Estate (Summer 2016)

“Breaking Loose is an anarcho-surrealist critique in which Sakolsky levels a challenge to readers to move past (or break free) from the limitations we internalize from engaging with and within (as well as with others within) the systems of domination. He eggs the reader on to exercise their imagination and act from places of inspiration to apply direct action against the status quo.”

Bursts of Goodness, The Final Straw radio show/podcast

“Awkwardly brilliant erudite meditations from a sincere British Columbian anarchist intellectual who writes with a passion to uplift.”

Alan Twigg, BC Book World

“As local anarcho-surrealist author from Sla-dai-Aich (Inner Island), Ron Sakolsky, has put it, many of our relationships and our manner of survival in Vancouver (and throughout capitalist society), can be well described as mutual acquiescence. We simply accept our reality, and work together to reproduce the conditions that feed our misery and anxiety. And as Ron argues further, we can instead create moments and worlds, of mutual aid and solidarity, that meet our needs, dreams, and desires, where the market never can.”

Editorial Introduction, Wreck: An Anarchist Publication (Spring, 2016)

“The Breaking Loose essay moves through past eras of Anarchist thought and action with a refreshingly non-sectarian perspective. Essentially, there’s something in here for everyone with an open mind but especially for Anarchists and Fellow Travelers. It’s very philosophical, but grounded solidly in practice. The book is all over the place but never loses it’s focus. If you’re Anarcho-curious, this would be a great place to start. If you’re a long-time Anarcho-committed whatever, it’s a great refresher.”

Slingshot (Spring 2017)

AND FOR RON’S PREVIOUS BOOK

Scratching the Tiger’s Belly (Eberhardt Publishers, 2012)

“Danger: Inflammatory Literature. Sakolsky’s writings are intended to inflame the passion for revolution and lives of intensity and adventure. Right from the start of this gorgeously designed book, you know you’re in for a ride. His essays and poetry do not give any mercy to the rulers or to those too faint of heart for resistance to authority. These writings are more than just precise in their critiques, and inventive in their ideas. They are agitational in the classic sense. They make you want to do something in response to the emotions they bring forth. Sakolsky says, ‘Head boldly into the eye of the storm’ Let’s go!”

Peter Werbe, Fifth Estate magazine

Please let me know if you need any additional information and please check my previous talk history postings for ideas I have suggested for modifying my Wiki page that were never fully approved but hopefully might now be seen in a new light.

THANX! Ron ````

Hi Ron, Wikipedia is a tertiary source—it summarizes what has been written in reliable, secondary sources. We can only write about what others have written about. Thus, when we cannot compile sufficient sources to do justice to the topic, we delete the article. I'm familiar with most of the sources mentioned here, but absent a litany of sources discussing your work, there is little that we can reliably summarize. You might also be interested in our guidelines on Wikipedia:Conflict of interest and Wikipedia:Notability. I also recommend this article on the Wikipedia's relationship with truth (also about the Haymarket affair). czar 05:31, 17 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]