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Mentoring for FA

Hey I saw your post at mentioning for FA. I recently got an article I wrote to a GA and was hoping to atleast nominate it for FA. I was looking over the criteria and noticed the mentor thing. So would you be willing to assist me? The article is Beebo the God of War. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 04:36, 3 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@OlifanofmrTennant: Sure thing! I'd be happy to help. To begin with, what all would you like out of the experience? I know that some people want overall tips, whereas others would prefer exhaustive feedback about the article itself, etc. I'm happy to help in any way that I can, but I want to check first!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 01:00, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
What ever you think would be helpful but if I had to pick, the second one. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 04:03, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@OlifanofmrTennant: First off, super sorry about the delay. Life kinda hit me like a train this last week and a half, and I haven't had a ton of time to focus on Wikipedia. Hopefully things will be a bit slower now! OK, I'll take a look at the article, make some comments, and then we can go from there. If it's easier, we can also communicate via email, as I often am better at responding there.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 18:54, 12 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
No worries take your time, I;ll be eagerly awaiting. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 04:54, 13 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@OlifanofmrTennant: OK, so here are some of my preliminary thoughts on this page:
  • Your sourcing looks solid; I'll try to delve into the individual citations here in a bit, but I'm impressed with the look of your inline citations. (In many of this site's articles, they're a mess!)
  • The plot summary is quite large compared to the production and reception sections. IMHO, cutting down the summary and expanding the latter two would make this a bit more balanced, per other FAs.
  • Similarly, I'm a sucker for production info, and while the article briefly mentions the production process, more information about the writing, filming, directing, editing, etc. would enhance readers' understanding of the episode's development. Is there any info about Beebo's creation? Given the character's impact, that seems like a great way to expand the article.
  • In a lot of FAs about television episodes, there is a section that looks at themes explored, etc. Providing this sort of analysis—if it exists—would making the article more substantial.
  • I know that the "Christmas special" is discussed in the article for the show itself, but it might be worthwhile to include that section in the "Beebo the God of War" article, too. You could probably use the exact same text, alongside the {{Template:Copied}} template.
  • Personally, I believe the "Critical response" section can be improved upon by organizing the section by thematic elements, rather than just listing reviews one after the other. (For a GA, I think this approach is fine, but for an FA, you want to weave it all into a narrative, so to speak.)
I'll try to take a deeper dive into everything here in a bit! Let me know if you have any questions about the points I raise; I'm more than happy to expand upon any of them, or give you some tips and tricks about how to proceed.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 15:13, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Where would the Christmas special section go? Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 18:35, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@OlifanofmrTennant: My instinct is to put it in its own section at the very end of the page, before "Notes".--Gen. Quon[Talk] 18:43, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I have added information on the Christmas special. I'll begin putting together a an analysis section. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 03:36, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I havent worked on it in a while. Just wondering am I going about putting the anayalsis together correctly? Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 03:59, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@OlifanofmrTennant: It's looking better! One minor quibble: I think that "Analysis" might not be the right title for the section. Maybe something more like "Cultural allusions", etc.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 17:35, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I dont plan on having it all be allusions. That's just what I've found so far in the sources. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 17:49, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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FAC mentorship?

Hi Gen. Quon! My name is Dylan and I have been working on the article Not Strong Enough (Boygenius song), though I've slowed during the past couple months to allow for it to be reviewed at GAN (which ultimately passed) and to focus on some other tasks. I've had a peer review open for the article for the past couple months, though it has yet to attract any comments. I'm hoping to tie up any loose ends there may be with the article and submit it to FAC soon. Since this will be my first FAC, and I saw popular alt and rock music listed as one of your specialties at WP:FAM, I was wondering if you could provide me with some guidance? Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 21:06, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Dylan620: It's good to hear from you! I'd be happy to help. What sort of feedback are you interested in (prose, structure, etc.)? The end of the school has left me with less time than I would have liked to edit here, but with the semester winding down, I'm going to have more time! (Also, if it's easier, we can also communicate via email; I check that regularly).--Gen. Quon[Talk] 02:34, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Many thanks, Gen. Quon :) Prose and structure are probably the two main things I'd like help with, actually. I'd also appreciate if you had any suggestions to ensure that the article meets criterion 1b. While waiting for the GAN to finish, I made mental notes of things that may need to be tweaked or expanded during the final push toward FAC; specifically, I want to try polishing/flushing out the background and composition sections, and maybe seeing if there are more reviews (whether of the song itself, the music video, or live performances) I can add. I admittedly check Wikipedia more often than I check my e-mail, but if the latter would be easier for you, then I am more than happy to be flexible; just drop a {{YGM}} on my talk page :) Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 20:13, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Dylan620: Sorry for the delay in responding; the end of the semester has been a busy one. OK, well, I'm happy to help in that capacity. Hopefully I'll have some time here in the next few days to dive in!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 17:45, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Dylan620: I did a read-over the article, and I have to say, it looks pretty darn good. I'll try to do a closer read here in a bit, but here are a few things that jumped out to me:

  • The article doesn't include much info about the recording of the song. Do you have any references that discuss the band's time in the recording studio? The overall process? Dates the song was recorded/mixed/etc.? Info like that can really elevate a music article.
  • Similarly, is there any more info about the song's lyrics or meaning? There's that pretty good paragraph with Dacus's quote, but even more info would go a long way!
  • A minor thing: If you can bulk up some of the paragraphs, I feel like the "Writing and composition" could either be split into two stand-alone sections (for instance, one called "Lyrics" and the other called "Music"), or you could keep the "Writing and composition" section, but break it into two sub-sections. This might make it a bit easier for a reader to navigate.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:47, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much Gen. Quon – I'll try to act on these in the next week or so! Please let me know if you have any other suggestions :) Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 00:27, 11 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Gen. Quon, I wanted to provide an update on this. I've expanded the article by quite a bit over the last couple weeks and am curious to hear what you think of my progress. The music section is just about complete – it is now three paragraphs, one each dedicated to genre classification, instrumental composition, and structure. I'm aiming to expand/refine the lyrics and critical reception sections in a similar format. Dylan620 (he/him • talk • edits) 18:52, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

FA mentorship

I humbly request FA mentorship. My goal is to one day bring Tetris to be an FA article, but I have to crawl before I can Run. As you know, I've been focused on the next possible one, Lumines: Puzzle Fusion. It seems 1a is the common problem. No matter how much I adjust the writing style.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 14:43, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Blue Pumpkin Pie: Happy to help, although as I just told Dylan620, my life has been a little hectic with the end of the semester and the like, so I apologize if I'm not super speedy. What sort of help are you after? Let me know what you're envisioning, and I can go from there!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 17:51, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It's hard to say what I'm envisioning. I just want to know what I'm missing that is preventing Lumines: Puzzle Fusion from becoming FA quality. All I know is most of the time it's failing criteria 1a. And I have no idea what I can do to pass it. I look at other articles that recently passed, such as The Longing and Katana Zero for comparison, and I don't see much difference in quality. So I'm looking for mentorship to help assist in that.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 18:02, 9 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Blue Pumpkin Pie: That makes sense! So, taking a peek over the Lumines: Puzzle Fusion article and its past FACs, indeed it seems that 1a is the snag. This really is the ol' wiki-chestnut, so to speak. When I have been in your situation, the two ports-of-call that I have found to be useful are the WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors and the Wikipedia:Peer review pages. The former is a group dedicated to proofreading/copyediting articles, and the latter is a space wherein editors can post articles and ask for feedback. These venues have helped me out a ton in the past. My other suggestion is a bit more experimental: If you have access to AI writing tools, they can often help you identify problem prose. For instance, I have used the program ProWritingAid to analyze my text and alert me to any repetitive phrases, weird syntax, malapropisms and misspellings, etc. (Having said that, these tools are by no means a replacement for actually digging into the text and slowly carving the prose until it is just right.)
I'll try to take a closer read here in a bit!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:59, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I used the Guild of Copy Editors once, and it backfired during my second FAC. A lot of the changes done, I had to undo. But I'm also at the beck and call of whoever is reviewing too. So some will say it looks good and some may choose to say its beyond help at an FAC and want me to work on the article more (without specifics on what to work on). I've looked into getting AI writing tools. I attempted to use Grammarly, but Lumines is one of those games that isn't perfect for talking about Lumines gameplay. Be happy to try the one you recommended.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 14:56, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Blue Pumpkin Pie: Dang, I'm sorry to hear that the c/e guild wasn't as helpful as it could have been. I know that in the past, I've had to nominate my articles two or so times before I feel they're really polished. If you want to try and tackle some of the prose issues yourself, some great resources are the writing guides/exercises developed by Tony1 awhile back:
Another good sources is the "Copy-editing essentials" page, maintained by the Military History WikiProject.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 18:15, 17 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'd be happy to take a look and improve that way. Although I still wouldn't mind having a quick look at the article. this is a tough one because of how the game decides to explain its rules and how developers choose to word the issue.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk)
Are you still interested by the way? just curious.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 13:33, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Blue Pumpkin Pie: Yes, sorry about the delay. Would you be willing to email me a message? I've been a bit distracted these last few months on here, but I'm always checking my email.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 13:39, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Blue Pumpkin Pie: I played around with some of the tools I have access to, and I got some of these results:

  • Current Text: "Mizuguchi was inspired to make a music game on the PSP, one of the few handhelds on the market with a headphone jack."
Improved Text: "Mizuguchi's inspiration for creating a music game on the PSP stemmed from the console's headphone jack—a rare feature among handhelds."
  • Current Text: "The gameplay tasks players to arrange descending two-colored 2×2 blocks to create 2×2 squares of matching color."
Improved Text: "During the game, players must strategically arrange falling 2×2 blocks, each comprising two colors, to form single-color 2×2 squares."
  • Current Text: "Each stage has a skin that affects the background, block colors, music, and the speed of the time line."
Improved Text: "Each stage features a unique skin that influences the background, block colors, accompanying music, and the time line's speed."
  • Current Text: "The game was released as a launch title for the PSP in Japan in December 2004, North America in March 2005, and Europe in September 2005."
Improved Text: "The game debuted as a launch title for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on December 12, 2004. It subsequently launched in North America on March 23, 2005, and in Europe on September 1, 2005."
  • Current Text: "Mizuguchi originally wanted to make a music-heavy Tetris-style game, but licensing issues prevented this so he created a new concept for Lumines."
Improved Text: "Initially, Mizuguchi envisioned creating a music-heavy game inspired by Tetris. However, due to licensing challenges, he decide to develop a game based on a new concept."
  • Current Text: "Lumines: Puzzle Fusion sold over half a million copies in North America, Europe, and Japan, and was awarded "Best Handheld Game of 2005" by multiple media outlets."
Improved Text: "Lumines: Puzzle Fusion was a commercial success, selling over half a million copies sold across North America, Europe, and Japan. It was also named "Best Handheld Game of 2005" by the Spike TV Video Game Awards, GameSpot, and Electronic Gaming Monthly."
  • Current Text: "It was praised for its music and gameplay; multiple reviewers described it as addictive and drew comparisons with Tetris."
Improved Text: "Critics praised the game for its innovative combination of music and gameplay, often describing it as addictive, and many favorably compared the game to Tetris."
  • Current Text: "The ports received less praise than the original version; critics commended the mobile phone version for its new features but criticized its poor sound quality, while the PS2 port was criticized for omitting some songs present in the original."
Improved Text: "The game's various ports have received mixed reviews. The mobile phone version, for instance, was lauded for introducing new features, but it was criticized for poor sound quality. Similarly, the PS2 port was critiqued for omitting some tracks from the original release."
  • Current Text: "Reviewers complimented the remastered version for enhancing the quality of sounds and visuals but were disappointed that an online multiplayer mode was not included as a new feature."
Improved Text: "While the remastered version was praised for its enhanced sound and visual quality, some reviewers expressed disappointment over the lack of new features, such as an online multiplayer mode."

I'll continue to experiment!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 17:14, 30 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the belated response. this is most helpful. I discovered will have to adjust my grammar apps then, as they do not give proper recommendations.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 20:16, 2 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In addition, I was thinking about making a separate section for "release" and combining the original release alongside the Ports. Since the original release history makes only 5% of the currents section it belongs to.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 20:56, 2 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Blue Pumpkin Pie: No worries on the delay; as you know, I'm the king of delay! Also, note that these were just some suggested fixes. I don't think what you have is bad, but I've always found that when it comes to prose, many eyes (even robotic ones) make it all the better.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 13:12, 3 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
ProWritingAid and Grammarly both give the exact same advice when it comes to fixing grammar. So I just had to read it out loud and see if it sounds professional. i made some micro adjustments based on the information provided. let me know if this is better.Blue Pumpkin Pie (talk) 19:31, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sade and John Gray

Hello there I summarised your contribution and moved it to the section on Sade's Political, philosophical and religious views where it seems to fit better. I placed it after Phillip's critique on much the same issue. I think the main point Gray makes is that Sade wasn't totally atheist/materialist as his protagonists (sometimes) almost deify nature. However, I think the other critics are right that Sade's "confusion" of ideas is really his characters contesting different ideas. He was satirising both Christianity and nature worship (and many other things). Happy to discuss if you think I have cut out too much. Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 23:06, 15 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Aemilius Adolphin: Thanks for letting me know! I think the change makes total sense.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 14:43, 16 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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FA mentorship

Hi there, Gen. Quon! I would very much appreciate if you could be a mentor for my first FA. The article I'm thinking of is the 2000 album It Was Hot, We Stayed in the Water, which I brought to GA last year. At the time, I did a source search and included everything I found. As well, I think the prose is the sharpest of all my GAs, likely due to the help of GOCE. I'm not too sure on the differences between GA and FA, so would love your assessment and guidance on how to bring this to FA. Thanks a lot! — PerfectSoundWhatever (t; c) 21:24, 16 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@PerfectSoundWhatever: Thanks for reaching out! I'd be happy to take a peek at this. Let me see what I can do the next few days. A quick glance shows me that it certainly looks solid! Is there anything in particular you're looking for?--Gen. Quon[Talk] 03:47, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I appreciate the response! I don't think there's anything in particular, just in general what I need to work towards to promote the article, and any advice on the FA process. Thanks a lot! — PerfectSoundWhatever (t; c) 21:51, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@PerfectSoundWhatever: Just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten you! I'll try to take a crack at this sometime this week.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 13:24, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the message Looking forward to your advice — PerfectSoundWhatever (t; c) 02:11, 26 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@PerfectSoundWhatever: No prob. Also, as I mentioned to another editor above, feel free to email me a message. I've been a bit distracted these last few months on here, but I'm always checking my email.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 13:39, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@PerfectSoundWhatever: OK, I took a look at this and basically performed an unofficial peer-review with some suggestions. Feel free to respond to certain points, ask for clarifications, etc. This is just to get the ball rolling:

  • Prose/Writing: The writing style in general is clear and professional, but (as always!) there are a few spots where the readability could be improved. Some complex sentences could be simplified too, and I think a few of the transitions could be tweaked. (Controversial opinion: When it comes to enhancing prose, I think working with newly developed AI and LLM technologies can be extremely useful. I've been playing around with a tool that integrates with Word called "ProWritingAid" that helps me identify knotty or overly complex sentences. I could also see Co-Pilot or ChatGPT being helpful in this regard, depending on your opinions about using them. As always, YMMV.)
  • Coverage: The article is mostly comprehensive. However, I think a few sections could be expanded. The "Music and themes" section, for instance, has a solid first and second paragraph, but it would all benefit from more detail (if possible) about the album's other songs. (Of course, I realize this is often easier said than done, since you're limited to what others have said.)
Talking about the "Music and themes" section: Is "The Glow" basically the mid-point of the album? And then the tracks that follow separate songs? Or is it like They Might Be Giants' Fingertips 'Suite'? I just want to make sure I understand it sufficiently. I think part of my confusion is the use of the word "climax," which technically means 'point of highest tension in a work,' but is often used colloquially to mean 'finale.'
Were AllMusic and Pitchfork the only contemporary publications that reviewed it upon its release? That section could maybe use a bit more detail. (Also, not a critique, but I really like the last paragraph in the "Retrospective" sub-section.)
  • Images: This is kind of a minor thing, but I think that while the article includes relevant images, the captions could be a bit more informative. For instance, maybe the second image of the lake could pull some text from the body so that it reads: "While recording the album, Phil Elverum frequently visited the ocean in Westport, Washington (pictured), contributing to the album's theme of the ocean, lakes, and swimming." That sorta thing.

Feel free to let me know what you're thinking!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 16:43, 30 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks a lot for these comments! I'll try to address them now:
  • My understanding is that climax here refers to "highest point of tension". It's not a narrative work so I see it as more of a sonic climax.
  • I added mentions of the two songs without: (something) and The Breeze. However, there wasn't much in the sources I have access to.
  • NME and Rock Sound also reviewed the album on release (apparently). I couldn't find anything else on ProQuest/Google News. I don't have access to the offline sources; if you have any advice on finding these 20-year old magazines I would greatly appreciate it.
  • I've updated the image captions.
  • I've given the article a copyedit and will give it another go soon.
Let me know what you think. Thanks! — PerfectSoundWhatever (t; c) 03:53, 16 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@PerfectSoundWhatever: My apologies for missing this comment! I got your email and sent you a reply. Would you prefer communication that way? If not, I can post what I sent here, too.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 14:09, 9 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I don't mind either way, but let's do email! — PerfectSoundWhatever (t; c) 05:57, 10 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, Gen. Quon! I hope you're doing well. Congratulations on achieving your PhD! I'd like to ask for your mentorship in promoting Dexter's Laboratory to become a FA. I've been involved in this article for many years, and even though I feel like I've improved it in every way I can think of, I am very critical of myself (even tonight I was rewriting things). The article has received a recent peer review, which is now archived. If you would offer your advice on how this article could be improved, boy, would I appreciate it! — Paper Luigi T • C 04:30, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Paper Luigi, it's good to hear from you, and thank you! I'd be happy to help. Before I take a crack at it, what exactly are you looking for? Prose issues? Sourcing? I'm happy to look at anything, but just wanted to make sure that I'm looking at the right thing.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 15:01, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
By the way, my dissertation finally got published; feel free to email me for more info if you're curious!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 15:01, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Glad to know! Judging by what you sent me, you must have put a mountain's worth of time and effort into it. Anyway, my main concern with this article is its sourcing. The books, press releases, newspapers, and magazines look fine, but others like blog posts, tweets, product pages, etc. look weak by comparison. I don't know if any of these are weak enough to fail FAC. Also, a peer reviewer mentioned that website names in the cite web template shouldn't include ".com" and like suffixes, but I was unable to find a style guideline to support this. I'd be grateful for any help you could offer! — Paper Luigi T • C 04:10, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I see! Happy to take a look. A couple of quick comments:
  • I know that sometimes, editor recommendations can be more or less preferences disguised as "Wikipedia requirements," which is frustrating. I'm not sure if there's a solid 'rule' about whether to include '.com'. Personally, I usually leave it off and render the site name as a proper noun (e.g., "Reddit" instead of "reddit.com"), but again, that's just my preference. To my mind, consistency is the big thing. That said, I'll do a little digging...
  • When I worked on the Adventure Time article, I was pulling from a lot of 'popular' and 'grey literature' (so to speak), and there were some editors who pushed back on my use of that material. I somewhat dug my heels in, however, because I felt that many blog posts and tweets, etc. were providing a 'peek' behind the scenes that traditional sources just couldn't provide. (When it comes to TV/animation/music, I've noticed that disdain for 'pop sourcing' often comes from editors who aren't super versed in the specifics of the online animation world; I know that a ton of artists regularly post content on social media, which probably isn't the case in other 'fields'.) In the end, my viewpoint seems to have won out—although maybe that was due to attrition! Regardless, when it comes to more 'modern' topics, I feel like 'pop sources' are inevitably going to make up a decent chunk of the reference section. As long as they seem to be appropriately curated and you can defend why you included them, I feel like you should be OK.
Either way, like I said, I'm happy to take a look!--Gen. Quon[Talk] 18:03, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Paper Luigi I wanted to touch base on this and let you know that I haven't forgotten about you! I hope to take a deeper dive here in a bit.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:12, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, and there's no rush, especially at this time of year. I'm in no big hurry to get this article improved upon. I appreciate your help! — Paper Luigi T • C 02:51, 27 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Chicago Meetup for December 14

Hello! This is User:Luiysia again. At the last meetup, people expressed interest in having a Wikipedia meetup bi-monthly (that is, every other month). So, here's our December meetup!

The meetup will start at The Bourgeois Pig, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, at 11 AM.

Here is the official meetup page, where you can add yourself as an attendee. See you soon!

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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:11, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mentoring for FAC

Hi, I'm contacting you because I noticed your username is listed at WP:FAM and I am interested in nominating a FAC but have never done so in the past. I'm contacting several people listed as FA mentors so if you are busy that is okay. The article is Neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain disease. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration! IntentionallyDense (Contribs) 22:00, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@IntentionallyDense: Sorry for the delay. I can certainly try to help out, although I will say that medicine and anatomy are far from my forte.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 22:46, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for getting back to me! I understand that medical stuff is not an area most editors are confortable with but I am a huge believer that if the langauge used in a medical article is getting in the way of understanding it, there may be an issue with how it is written. It seems to be that the biggest issue thusfar is my prose which I could use all the help available with. Thank you for yout time and consideration! IntentionallyDense (Contribs) 20:32, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@IntentionallyDense: IMHO, that's a very reasonable attitude, and an especially refreshing one to hear coming from someone in world of science. I'll take a look at the article here and make some notes/see if I can copyedit to improve readability in certain places.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:11, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Sounds good, thank you IntentionallyDense (Contribs) 21:15, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@IntentionallyDense: I've done a few read-throughs of the article, and I have to say, you've done a good job making all of this readable. I recognize that this is tough material to convey to the masses. I'll leave more comment on the PR page.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 17:04, 5 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you that means a lot. I’m excited to hear your comments. IntentionallyDense (Contribs) 19:29, 5 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Women in Red December 2024

Women in Red | December 2024, Vol 10, Issue 12, Nos 293, 294, 324, 325


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Women in Red January 2025

Women in Red | January 2025, Vol 11, Issue 1, Nos 324, 326, 327, 328, 329


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Wikipedia Day 2024 - January 19

Hello! Luiysia again :) Let's get together to celebrate Wikipedia Day 2025.

The meetup will be at the Wicker Park-Bucktown Library meeting room, and starts at 1:30 pm.

Here is the official meetup page, where you can find more details and add yourself as an attendee.

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Hope to see you all soon!

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:54, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Potential FA

Hey there! I'm hoping to eventually take Line of Duty to FAC. I've put a ton of work into the article over the last two years or so. It seems to have improved quite a bit and recently passed a GA nomination. This would be my second FA, but my first in three years (bar one quick fail on a different article last year). I'm seeking a mentor to get an idea on where the article stands in its current state, and ideally improve it further. I recently requested that the GOCE take a look at it so that should hopefully take care of any spelling or grammatical problems. I would appreciate it if you could take a look at it whenever you get a chance and let me know about any problems you see that would come up in an FAC? Everything from prose to coverage to sourcing, or honestly anything else you notice would be appreciated. TheDoctorWho (talk) 07:51, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@TheDoctorWho:. I'd be happy to look at it and help, though as I noted below, I've been a bit swamped lately, so it might not be right away.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:03, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for offering to help! And no worries, take as long as you need. Hope you're doing well, TheDoctorWho (talk) 21:31, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Steven Universe

Hi there, several years ago you reviewed Steven Universe for GA. Recently I’ve been working on it again and I opened a peer review so I can be prepared to nominate it at FAC soon. If you have any insights, feel free to post it there, I’d much appreciate that. 1989 (talk) 20:19, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@1989: Ah yeah, I remember. I'm glad to see it hurtling toward FA! I'd be happy to look at it, though I've been a bit swamped lately irl.--Gen. Quon[Talk] 21:02, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Quelle: Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Gen._Quon