Template:Did you know nominations/Deanna Coates

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The result was: promoted by Alex Shih ^Talk 15:48, 16 August 2013 (UTC)

Deanna Coates

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... that, having competed at eight different Games, Deanna Coates (pictured) is Britain's most experienced Paralympian?

Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/National Raisin Reserve

Created by Violetriga (talk). Self nominated at 13:08, 14 August 2013 (UTC).

Lots of refs and hook is interesting. Reads OK. Nice to see a picture even if it was fair use. The length is a bit short which I make about 1450 (ish). Could you also add one extra ref straight after the sentence with the hook fact in it. Thanks a lot for writing and contributing. Cheers Victuallers (talk) 21:05, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for your review. I'm not sure how you calculated the length, as I find it to be 1,772 characters long. WRT the reference straight after the hook comment I have long had a problem with that criterion as it goes against good practice with referencing and avoiding over-citation. There are three references at the end of that section that prove the hook. violet/riga _^[talk] 21:36, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

I'm not sure why you have volunteered whether you agree with the criteria. It doesn't affect the outcome. I calculated the total by cut and pasting the bare text into a word processor and asking it for a word count. It said 1450 and that was including the titles - so its an over estimate. It now says 1550 but I realize I should maybe mahe included the spaces which I guess you have done. I can see quite clearly that you have three references but the request is to have one reference after the hook fact. I thank you again for your contributions but you do need to observe the criteria. If you want to change the rules then this is possible too - but not here Victuallers (talk) 08:01, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

Indeed, you are supposed to count spaces so I'm glad you accept the length. As for the references well I've done it to satisfy the criteria, whether it stays that way after its appearance on DYK we will have to wait and see... violet/riga _^[talk] 09:44, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

Removing the extra ref is a good idea once its been through the process - its only purpose I believe is to help the reviewer. Thanks for thanks for the image. The lady who changed the license for us may be able to tell you more about shooting for the disabled if you wanted to find out more. Thanks. Victuallers (talk) 18:40, 15 August 2013 (UTC)