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Couple of things

Hi Poozeum. Thank you for uploading some excellent images. There are a couple of things you should know. First, I'm assuming that you are associated with the Poozeum, so you should familiarize yourself with our conflict of interest guideline. Please note you are expected to disclose any conflict of interest and you are strongly discouraged from directly editing the article if you have a conflict of interest. Second, your username likely violates our username policy (WP:ORGNAME), and will need to be changed if you continue editing. I wasn't too worried about it before, since you were last active in 2020, but now that you're editing again it may become an issue. Also, so you know, I've nominated the Poozeum article to appear on the main page in the Did you know... section, potentially using the Barnum image. The nomination is here. Let me know if you have any questions or need any help. gobonobo ^{+ c} 04:16, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Good morning,

Thank you for bringing these items to my attention. I was unaware of these issues - I am not very familiar with adding/editing information on Wikipedia. I originally joined so I could share pictures of real coprolites, since it seemed no one else was.

I am the owner of the Poozeum, and I will stop using my Poozeum username, as I don't think I can change it. I will also stop editing the Poozeum page.

The Poozeum article nomination is outstanding! To assist - "Barnum" the coprolite pictured is part of the Poozeum's collection of coprolites. It was named after Barnum Brown the Paleontologist and P.T. Barnum - I liked the blend of science, discovery, and showmanship. Interestingly enough, Barnum Brown was named after P.T. Barnum too!

Barnum the coprolite is recognized as "The Largest Coprolite by a Carnivore" by Guinness World Records. It is believed to be from a T. rex dinosaur. Here is a link with more information if you would like it: https://poozeum.com/t-rex-poop

Thank you for your interest in the Poozeum!

Kind regards,

George Frandsen Poozeum (talk) 14:04, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Good morning. I appreciate your reply. If you want, you are welome to change your username by following the instructions at WP:RENAME. Otherwise, it is also acceptable to create a new account. I wrote the Poozeum article and I think I've included everything you mentioned above. If there is anything else that should be in there, or (and especially) if there are any errors, please let me know. Cheers, gobonobo ^{+ c} 14:51, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Hello,

Thanks for the information, I submitted a username change. Here are a couple updates I noticed:

The Poozeum includes 8,000 coprolites, including Barnum, the largest coprolite to have been discovered, a 9.28 kg (20.5 lb) specimen believed to have been pooped by a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Should be:

The Poozeum includes 8,000 coprolites, including Barnum, the largest coprolite by a carnivore to have been discovered, a 9.28 kg (20.5 lb) specimen believed to have been pooped by a Tyrannosaurus rex.

And

The coprolite Barnum is the largest known specimen from a carnivore. Dating from the Late Cretaceous, it is believed to have come from a Tyrannosaurus rex and was discovered in the Hell Creek Formation on a ranch near Buffalo, South Dakota. It was given the name Barnum after paleontologist Barnum Brown, who discovered the T. Rex. The coprolite is 67.5 cm (26.6 in) long by 15.7 cm (6.2 in) wide and weighs 9.28 kg (20.5 lb). An X-ray fluorescence analysis of the specimen showed the presence of phosphorous and calcium in significant amounts. It also contains a high percentage of crushed bone inclusions. Barnum holds the Guinness World Record for being the "world's largest fossilized excrement from a carnivore".

Should be:

The coprolite Barnum is the largest known specimen from a carnivore. Dating from the Late Cretaceous, it is believed to have come from a Tyrannosaurus rex and was discovered in the Hell Creek Formation on a ranch near Buffalo, South Dakota. It was given the name Barnum after paleontologist Barnum Brown, who discovered the T. Rex, and P.T. Barnum the American Showman. The coprolite is 67.5 cm (26.6 in) long by 15.7 cm (6.2 in) wide and weighs 9.28 kg (20.5 lb). An X-ray fluorescence analysis of the specimen showed the presence of phosphorous and calcium in significant amounts. It also contains a high percentage of crushed bone inclusions. Barnum holds the Guinness World Record for being the "world's largest fossilized excrement from a carnivore".

Thank you! Poozeum (talk) 17:01, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Okay. I've got those covered. It's hard to say exactly when the article will appear on the main page, probably in a week or two. gobonobo ^{+ c} 20:47, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks! I also updated my username. I'm now YetiStuff. 172.56.209.40 (talk) 20:52, 19 July 2024 (UTC)