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Requested moves

• 03 Nov 2024 – Hussein of Jordan (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hussein, King of Jordan by Estar8806 (t · c); see discussion
• 03 Nov 2024 – Dafydd ap Gruffydd (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dafydd ap Gruffudd by Ham II (t · c); see discussion
• 03 Nov 2024 – Yi Tjoune (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Yi Chun by Seefooddiet (t · c); see discussion
• 03 Nov 2024 – Bada (singer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Joe Locke (actor) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Joe Locke by InfiniteNexus (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Kang Yu-mi (comedian) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kang Yu-mi by Wuju Daisuki (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Kang Yu-mi (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kang Yu-mi (footballer) by Wuju Daisuki (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Michael Scott (film director) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Michael M. Scott by Commander Keane (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Bhajan Lal Bishnoi (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Bhajan Lal by Dympies (t · c); see discussion
• 02 Nov 2024 – Kim Young-ok (actress) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kim Young-ok by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion

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This is to inform you about some developments in how the living parameter has been changing in your project banner. As the banner shell is now used on every article, it is no longer necessary to add living, or activepol or blpo to {{WikiProject Biography}}. These parameters are all accepted by the banner shell and can safely be removed from other templates. At the same time we thought we would check if these parameters and notices still fit the needs of the project, or if any other options were required? Also, we are considering a simplification so that instead of |living=yes and |activepol=yes we could just use something like |blp=activepol. If anyone has any opinions, please join the thread at Template talk:WikiProject banner shell#Why we should choose between blp or living — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 21:59, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Is anyone interested in this? In fact, is anyone still watching this page? — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 14:13, 27 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Link: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Aaron Buerge – recently relisted. George Ho (talk) 00:03, 17 September 2024 (UTC); fixed, 18:13, 20 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Someone started a discussion @ Template talk:WikiProject banner shell#blp and/or living for disambiguation, redirect, etc. that could use WP Bio participants' input.   ~ Tom.Reding (talk ⋅dgaf)  01:09, 21 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Eric Birgersson#Requested move 14 September 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. RodRabelo7 (talk) 00:12, 22 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson#Requested move 5 September 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. reading beans 01:21, 23 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robert C. Michelson has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 18:20, 23 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, may you have a look to this article and tell me how it could be included into the Wikipedia : https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/User:Rbmn/Arthur_Constantin_KREBS_(1850-1935):_Military_engineer,_Automotive_industrialist,_Great_projects_manager Thanks for your help. Rbmn (talk) 17:28, 24 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

George W. Bush has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 18:05, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Cosimo III de' Medici has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 18:15, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. There's a discussion regarding a potential FA push for Robin Williams. It can be found at Talk:Robin Williams#FA plans?. Input from project members would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 08:00, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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The following link has been relisted just now: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Brad Womack. Your input there is welcome. George Ho (talk) 22:55, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have nominated Rudolf Vrba for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Z1720 (talk) 18:57, 5 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Aerosmith has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 19:13, 5 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Xavier Johnson#Requested move 29 September 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Web-julio (talk) 03:56, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:França#Requested move 6 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. --MikutoH ^talk! 23:19, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Benjamin Abalos Jr.#Requested move 2 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. HueMan1 (talk) 00:48, 7 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently a disagreement over the extent of coverage about family tree in the lede in an individual's page Talk:Jack_Schlossberg#NPOV_and_due_weight_issues. I have checked several random biography pages listed as Good Article and didn't come across articles covering family like this in the lede. The edit in disagreement is Special:Diff/1249973757. In biography articles about individuals, is it customary to go over family pedigree like this in the lede section? Graywalls (talk) 20:48, 10 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Joan Crawford has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 02:58, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sarah Richardson A humble(within) servant of Hashem 2A02:14F:1EC:5FAB:0:0:9B48:1249 (talk) 17:30, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is an article for deletion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rina Lipa that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Ckfasdf (talk) 23:18, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can someone point me to the bit of guidance around how you describe the nationality of someone from the United Kingdom or one of its component countries i.e. British vs. English vs. Scottish vs. Welsh? I know it exists I'm just struggling to find it. Thanks in advance. 10mmsocket (talk) 08:42, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kekal has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 15:28, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kelvin Tan has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 15:35, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Matt Byrne has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 15:44, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a current RFC at Talk:David Lammy#RfC: First sentence which is discussing how the subject should be described. Editors are invited to participate. TarnishedPath^talk 14:27, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ahmad Hasan Dani has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 02:59, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello WikiProject members,

I am seeking assistance in improving the article on Mohiuddin Ahmed, a key figure in the Bangladesh Liberation War and a former senior diplomat. The article is currently facing a deletion discussion, and I would greatly appreciate your guidance to ensure it meets Wikipedia's standards. Below are some links to credible sources where Mohiuddin Ahmed's contributions have been highlighted:

Mohiuddin Ahmed: That Spirit of Trafalgar Square: This article reflects on Mohiuddin Ahmed’s defection at Trafalgar Square during the Liberation War and his role in mobilizing the international community.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, first diplomat in Europe to pledge allegiance to Bangladesh in 1971, dies aged 80: Coverage of Mohiuddin Ahmed’s defection and legacy as a diplomat.

Ex-secretary Mohiuddin Ahmed dies: Dhaka Tribune article on his death, mentioning his extensive diplomatic career and his significant contributions to Bangladesh’s foreign service.

Eminent diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmed dies: This article in New Age discusses his defection and his later contributions as a diplomat.

Fearless Diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmed: A tribute to Mohiuddin Ahmed, covering his role as a freedom fighter and diplomat.

Mohiuddin Ahmed no more: This article in The Business Standard highlights his career, mentioning his service in various key diplomatic roles across the globe.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen mourns passing of Mohiuddin Ahmed: This article includes statements from Bangladesh’s foreign minister, recognizing Mohiuddin Ahmed’s contributions to the nation.

These links highlight his pivotal role in the Bangladesh Liberation War and his post-war diplomatic career. I would appreciate any help with reviewing the article to ensure it meets Wikipedia’s standards for notability and verifiability.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your assistance.

J1477 (talk) 16:32, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This COI user has been blocked for WP:FORUMSHOP. — Saqib (talk I contribs) 17:56, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:John Reilly (actor, born 1934)#Requested move 7 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Alpha3031 (t • c) 15:15, 21 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Juan Fageda#Requested move 5 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Reading Beans, Duke of Rivia 06:57, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

See Grace E. Pickford, and Vonda N. McIntyre (before I removed it). I get it, there's no photo of these people but are these drawings really okay to use. If it was an approved drawing by the article's subject or otherwise well-known drawing, or by a famous artist but this is just someone drew it and uploaded it to Commons. Mika1h (talk) 10:01, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

THese look like fairground characatures, no they are not OK, find better pictures. Slatersteven (talk) 10:37, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

https://oiss.yale.edu/women-at-yale-50-150/grace-evelyn-pickford-united-kingdom

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/obituaries/vonda-n-mcintyre-dead.html

Did not even take long. Slatersteven (talk) 10:39, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Christine and the Queens#Requested move 26 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Web-julio (talk) 00:44, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Andrew Fisher has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 12:49, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Abigail Williams#Requested move 23 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Raladic (talk) 19:55, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Vyacheslav Molotov has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 13:16, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Robert Roberson case#Requested move 26 October 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Raladic (talk) 17:54, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Amon Tobin has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 13:43, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

John D. Rockefeller has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 14:07, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Steel strops movie is so imotional so imotional mene vo dheka ke rona chalu kar diya tha uska part 2 matlab steel strops 2 kab ayega 2409:40C1:4F:4FB7:8000:0:0:0 (talk) 03:22, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]