Talk:Yasuke/FAQ

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the corresponding page Yasuke. They address concerns, questions, and misconceptions which have repeatedly arisen on the talk page. Please update this material when needed.

Q1: Why is Yasuke described as a samurai, and not a retainer?

A1: A request for comment (Talk:Yasuke/Archive 3#RfC: Should the view that Yasuke was a samurai be added to the article) found, based on the reliable sources that exist on the topic, a clear consensus that Yasuke should be represented in the article as a samurai. Wikipedia describes things as they are described in reliable sources (see WP:NPOV). Any change to this consensus would likely require significant new sources to be presented.

There is currently a moratorium in place on further discussions of Yasuke's status as a samurai following the most recent discussion (see linked moratorium discussion). This moratorium covers: "discussion regarding Yasuke's samurai status". This moratorium is set to expire on October 3, 2027.

Q2: Why can't I use my own expertise or reading of the primary sources?

A2: Per WP:V, etc, content is determined by previously published information rather than editors' beliefs, opinions, experiences, or previously unpublished ideas or information. Even if you are sure something is true, it must have been previously published in a reliable source before you can add it. See also WP:OR, WP:NPOV for more information.