Wikipedia talk:FAC coordination

Nasutoceratops

My image review at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Nasutoceratops/archive1 has become unexpectedly "interesting". A reality check or checks would be appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 13:53, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

At first blush, I agree. Wikipedia is a general publication, not a scientific one, and arguments against fully explaining the limitations of the reconstruction usually rely on knowledge that's not going to be common for readers, so "journals aren't expressly explaining what is conjecture, so we shouldn't" isn't a strong argument for me. More broadly, I think there's a lot of thorny issues with non-expert reconstructions (for paleoart to maps) and the like getting vetted; ultimately even if we're doing it to the best of available research there's a lot of original artistry involved. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 16:39, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

Pseudastacus

Hi Ian, are you looking after this one? Gog the Mild (talk) 18:38, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Still on my watch list, I gather a few things outstanding on the source review... Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 15:28, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Big Raven Formation

Evening all. This has recently been nominated by a first timer. It is very reliant on a single source. This causes me to twitch. Any thoughts or advice? I am happy to be told that I am twitching unnecessarily. Thanks. Gog the Mild (talk) 21:11, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

I think given the copyright issues identified it should just be speedily archived. I would have similar broadness criterion concerns. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 00:45, 14 April 2024 (UTC)

Troika (1969 film)

One of you may care to cast an eye over this, which I have just reiterated my oppose to. Gog the Mild (talk) 13:33, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Pan Am Flight 214

Hi Gog, I saw Jo-jo's response to my query but didn't pick up your drive-bys till after my quick ce -- no hurry on this, and if you get satisfactory answers don't wait for me to close if you want to do it... Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 00:03, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

Aged noms

Hi guys, wondering how people feel about some of the very old outstanding noms, e.g.

• Turabay dynasty: 3 months and awaiting completion of spotcheck and 2 other reviews
• St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery: 3 months and still a question on referencing/coverage -- David actioned
• Iron Man: 2.5 months and an outstanding oppose plus another ongoing review -- Ian actioned
• Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha: 2.5 months and awaiting completion of spotcheck plus a couple of reviewers who don't want to commit

There are some others 2 months old but seem not too far from consensus to promote... Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 21:53, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

• A swift response on Iron Man, which I have already been looking at. I think that if David is still opposing after this response, which he seems to be, it should be archived. I'll try to give considered responses on the others tomorrow. Gog the Mild (talk) 22:26, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
  • Yep, I'll action this. Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 09:36, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

• Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha seems to me to be close to being promotable. I am concerned over how long responses are taking, but the nominator did post that they would be busy for a week from the 23rd; ie they should be coming back to me and on the spot check about now. Perhaps a firm reminder? Gog the Mild (talk) 23:03, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

• Turabay dynasty is certainly old, but has four supports and a fifth reviewer's comments were all addressed four days ago. It is waiting for Jo-Jo to wrap up the image and source reviews and the nominator to address Dudley's comments. Personally I think a poke at the outstanding reviewer and a nudge for the nominator to respond to Dudley is likely to get this over the line before too long. Quite happy to be told that I am being too sympathetic. Gog the Mild (talk) 10:31, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

• As the nominator's first one and being so close to wrapping up I was inclined to let it go as long as the source stuff gets addressed promptly. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 13:51, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

I agree with Gog here. The nominator is actively cooperating with the reviewers and it's making progress, albeit slow I'd leave this one open for now. FrB.TG (talk) 13:53, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

I have posted firm reminders against both nominations. Gog the Mild (talk) 14:31, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

• Vaguely related, I am looking to close Galileo project soon. Although, as always, I would be delighted if anyone would care to step in and save me the work. Gog the Mild (talk) 10:58, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

Lewis W. Green time out warning

For information and/or comment [1]. Gog the Mild (talk) 11:50, 31 May 2024 (UTC)