Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Numb3rs episodes

The following is an archived discussion of a featured list nomination. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the article's talk page or in Wikipedia talk:Featured list candidates. No further edits should be made to this page.

The list was promoted by Matthewedwards 06:56, 3 March 2009 [1].

List of Numb3rs episodes

Nominator(s): NuclearWarfare _(Talk)''

Did you know "...that you can get a million dollars for solving a millenia-old math problem?", but that even locking yourself in a garage as Charlie Epps did many times in a Numb3rs episode does not help solve it.

Well, I have spent the last few days working on this article, and I really feel that it meets the Featured List criteria now. There isn't a lot of prose, so I didn't feel that grabbing a copy editor was necessary, but feel free to tell me how awful I am at writing them. So...here you guys go :)

Also, this article had existed for a long time before I started my work on it, so if you feel that you were a primary contributor to the article, just add yourself. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 06:38, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It has come to my attention that this article does not meet one of the seven criteria of a FL: "Visual appeal. It makes suitable use of text layout, formatting, tables, and colour; it has images if they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions or "alt" text; and it has a minimal proportion of red links." This seems to go against one of the philosophies that made Wikipedia grow, Wikipedia:Red link. I'd take an editor being interested enough to write an article over visual appeal anyway, so I do not wish to remove the redlinks. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 07:14, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Redlink is all well and good, but the idea is that Featured content should exhibit some of Wikipedia's best work. Links that go nowhere and gaps in the surrounding knowledge are not conductive to this idea. Ironholds (talk) 07:20, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comments

The prose needs to be referenced.

Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 07:16, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The redlink:bluelink ratio is too close for my liking. WP:REDLINK is all well and good, but this many redlinks seems to violate section 6 of the FL criteria which requires that a featured list "has a minimal proportion of red links". Options: either write articles or just delink.

Replied in original post. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 07:16, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is BIGWentertainment considered a reliable source?

I was told that it is kind of the Amazon of Australia. I figured that was good enough. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 07:16, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That be all. Ironholds (talk) 07:12, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Resolved comments from Truco

Comments from Truco (talk · contribs)

General comments

Prose and list checks out fine.
My main concern is also the red links, like Ironholds stated, its all well and good, but for featured content (like the criteria states) less of it is needed. In this case it would be best to unlink them all.
- I've started a discussion about this at WT:Featured List Criteria. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 00:48, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
What are the Amazon sources citing specifically about the DVD? Its use as a source is limited depending on what is cited. This also applies to BIGWentertainment.
- I would have rather cited this to TvShowsOnDVD, but it doesn't have the information. Basically, the Amazon links cite the fact what I say is in the Extras section is actually true, as it is mentioned in the product description. BIGWentertainment is used for Region 4 dates; I can't find that information anywhere else. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 00:48, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

--TRU CO 23:13, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

My issues were resolved but I will wait until there is some outcome on the discussion opened above on the redlinks, because that is substantial to FLs.--TRU CO 02:40, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

~~Oppose~~

~~File:Numb3rs Insignia.jpg is not acceptable due to it's digital watermarking.~~
- This issue should be resolved soon by the Graphic Lab: [2]. — pd_THOR ^{| =/\=} | 20:57, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - pd_Thor has kindly given us an SVG version to use. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 05:32, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - This new SVG simply is not the Numbers logo, it is misleading and frankly offensive to the show and the logo designers to claim otherwise. It would have been better just to edit the previous image to rubber stamp out the offending watermark. This new image is not an improvement by any means. Sorry.-Andrew c ^[talk] 22:50, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      - Andrew, I really cannot see a difference between the original and the SVG version, besides the watermark. I'll create a "rubber-stamped version, but can you explain why you dislike the SVG one? NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:12, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~"Numb3rs" should be italicized.~~
- It was like that, but someone removed it. Readded. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:20, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Lead: Year ranges should be ndashes per WP:DASH~~
- I'm unsure where you mean. Instead of say, "September 2007 to January 2008", should I do "September 2007–January 2008"?
  - In the lead and now general ref. It is "2005-2006" etc. but should be 2005–2006. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - Fixed, I hope. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:52, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      - Not quite. I've done it though. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:18, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~"Seasons One, Two, Three, and Four have" - why the capital letters?~~
- Fixed. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:20, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - There is still some more of these in the lead. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - Fixed, I hope
      - Almost Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:18, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Since this FLC the consensus is not to use transclusion for the episodes. This will also allow alot of errors from the transclusion to be fixed. e.g. uncentered headings.~~
- I could substitute all of them, but as this is a currently running series, I am unsure if season five should be substituted. If we left season 5 transcluded, it would make updating things a whole lot easier. Would it be acceptable to leave that transcluded? NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:20, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - I can compromise if you really wish, but one of the reasons to not transclude was accessibility. This would alow people to update it who don't know how transclusion works (and might reduce the work). Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - All five seasons transcluded. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:52, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~The Visual Appeal would be greatly improved if alternate rows were coloured along with the headings (like this)~~
- Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:57, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - It doesn't really matter but normally, like in the example I showed you, the colours reflected the DVD colour (so here season 3 would be maroon. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - Ah, I see. Colors changed to match up with Region 1 DVDs, except for season five, for which I picked an arbitrary color. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:52, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Are there other media releases? (e.g. Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Unbox etc.)~~
- Nothing that I could find any reliable sources for. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:57, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - I disagree. The first search I did gave this. That mentions Unbox. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - I don't think these are notable (sorry, that's what I meant) enough to mention, but I did add a paragraph on iTunes and Unbox. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:17, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      - I have tweaked the wording, but feel free to revert/change/discuss. Also are you in the US, becuase I think they are available from the CBS website, but cannot check as I am not. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:28, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
        Usually about the previous three episodes are available for free at cbs.com. Is that available for inclusion? NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 21:51, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
        I think it should be included, but is there anybody you know (I'm thinking onwiki) that is in the US and could confirm the number available? Rambo's Revenge (talk) 14:28, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
        Right no, there are 16 (Wow! That's higher than usual) episodes that a US resident can watch for free, though many are from season four, and were rebroadcast recently during weeks where there were new episodes. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:04, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~The piped links of the seasons don't work in the "Series overview" table.~~
- The formatting changed. I'll fix the links. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:57, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The "DVD releases" table experiences some strange text wrapping. I suggest making only the "Region 1 Extras" wrap onto one or more lines. To be honest I'm not fussed about having that column at all and would remove it completely.
- I'll move the entire thing to the Numb3rs article. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 21:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Season 1 and 2 are completely uncited. The IGN links for those seasons contain no information that can verify the airdates, directors etc.~~
- IGN replaced with DVD booklet. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 23:35, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - Does the DVD booklet really cite the airdates? Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - TVGuide added for the airdates. I personally do not have the DVD; I had to call a friend who does. He isn't around at the moment, so in the interest of expediency, I have added TVGuide. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:14, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Production codes: Are these right or verifiable in any way. It appears they are just the season number + episode number. I thought they were usually something like they are here.~~
- Usually, but not always. IGN should verify these ones, at least for the later seasons. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 21:01, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - IGN does not seem to verify these (e.g. in [http://uk.tv.ign.com/objects/142/14274718.html season 5). I would strongly suggest removing this column per se, but you could add in a column equivalent to listing the "# in series". Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - Google Numb3rs production codes, for example, comes up with several links to IGN. IN the two lines below the title/hyperlink, you can see: "TV Network: CBS Airdate: May 18, 2007. Episode Number: 324. Production Code: 324. Runtime: 60 minutes. Genre: Crime Series: Numb3rs ..." NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 16:14, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      - Hmm I am less than convinced but will ignore whether they are right for now. Assuming they are, I still don't think they are worthy of inclusion. This FLC also wanted the prod. codes removed. I especially share this view on this list, because they are all exactly Series #, Season #. They presume (not all cited) that they were all produced in the order they aired, but there is no reason this should be the case. I would still strongly suggest swapping it for a "Seasons #" column, which contains all the same information without having any controversies. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:18, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
        I converted the format a little.[3][4] I hope it is good now. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 05:13, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
        Much better. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 14:28, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Rambo's Revenge (talk) 16:52, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Can you stubify some redlinks
- I would prefer to wait until the discussion at WT:Featured list criteria is over. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 21:01, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - The discussion is completely stalled. If you have to rely on a massive policy change to push an FL through then you're grasping at straws; simply create some stubs, it'll take an hour at most. Ironholds (talk) 16:59, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - Update please - are you planning to do this? Rambo's Revenge (talk) 19:06, 23 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
      - Oh yes, I missed this comment. I have set aside some time in a few days; I should be able to do it then. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 19:48, 23 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Support, all issues resolved. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:35, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Resolved issues, Dabomb87 (talk)

Comments from Dabomb87 (talk · contribs)

Spell out FBI on its first appearance.
- It is linked, but I expanded it in any case. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
"five seasons consisting of 94 episodes" Comparable quantities should be written out the same; either all numbers or all words.
- I had always learned that any value that didn't have a zero at the end and was less than twenty should be written with digits. Should I still change it? NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - The comparable quantities thing is an exception to that rule. Dabomb87 (talk) 20:10, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    - I see. Changed to digits. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 20:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
"Seasons two and three aired normally from" Can you be more clear than "normally"?
- Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
"In addition to being broadcast on television, Numb3rs is ~~also~~ available on DVD.
- Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
"four have ~~all~~ been released
- Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dabomb87 (talk) 02:28, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sources look good. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:35, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

~~What makes http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/08/now_on_itunes_csi_survivor_ncis_aamp_num a reliable source?~~
- I'm not sure if this is enough, but it has partnered with IGN, so it isn't just a run-of-the-mill site. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Likewise http://www.bigwentertainment.com.au/product/numb3rs_705875_229972.html?~~
- Someone, who I cannot remember now, told me that it was a smaller version of Amazon in Australia. I didn't dig deeper than that. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - It's one of the websites of Aussie retailer Big W. Matthewedwards (talk • contribs • email) 07:40, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
~~Web titles should not be in all caps; convert them to title case.~~
- Doing. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 04:33, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dabomb87 (talk) 02:28, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comments

Image fails WP:NFC, specifically Criteria #8: "its presence would significantly increase readers' understanding of the topic, and its omission would be detrimental to that understanding."
- The image is in the public domain. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
American television series →→ American television series
- Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Perhaps wikilink pilot episode
- Good idea and I have done that. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
As of February 16, 2009, five seasons consisting of 94 episodes have been broadcast. needs updating ;)
- Hey, I'm only two days late :) NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The first season was the shortest of the five, and spanned 13 episodes from January to May 2005. could you perhaps say it was a midseason replacement, perhaps even what it replaced?
- Added and cited. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe link "2005–2006 and 2006–2007"
- I forgot those articles even existed. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Season six is projected to begin in early September. What year?
- 2009, it is. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 17:53, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Redirects:
- CBS
- Federal Bureau of Investigations
- Region 1 Regions 2 4 (plus WP:OVERLINK)
- Amazon Unbox
- TBD (Plus WP:OVERLINK)
- Martha Mitchell
- Fred Keller
- Frederick K. Keller (the same person)
- Michael Watkins
  - All redirects done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 18:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Dabs:
- Dennis Smith
- Peter Ellis
- Andrew Black
- Amazon in references
  - Done. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 18:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
References:
- Dates should be in the same format as the article
  - I can't believe I missed that. All changed to mdy format. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 18:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- I'm also unsure about the reliability of the Starpulse article.
  - replaced with CNet reference. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 18:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Bigwentertainment references: please attribute to Big W
  - That makes more sense. Thanks. NuclearWarfare _(Talk) 18:17, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That's all. Matthewedwards (talk • contribs • email) 07:40, 1 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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