Talk:Joan Ball

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Article reads like a book essay

Seems like the author used one source to write the majority of the article. More of an opinion article than a Wiki page Wouters2 (talk) 00:57, 18 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Change to ComPat

It seems the truly noteworthy information here is about ComPat, not Ball herself. Would it be more appropriate to switch this page to one discussing the history of its business and impact? BlueWhale89 (talk) 17:05, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree. Ball became notable because of her dating service, yes, but the dating service itself doesn't appear to be independently notable. Schazjmd (talk) 17:47, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

In that case, what does make her notable, if the dating service is not it?

BlueWhale89 (talk) 19:09, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]