Wikipedia:Articles for improvement/Archives/Unsuccessful Nominations/June 2013

Archvied June 1st

Merle Dixon – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1297 daily hits

Popular anti-hero from The Walking Dead TV series. I just did a bunch of work on this one, but I'd like to get some help cleaning it up. BOZ (talk) 17:18, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Sword of Truth – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1200 daily hits

Fairly important series of fantasy novels. Pretty bare C class article, with the exception of plot summary. No impact, critical reception, no sections about characters or themes, awards ect. --Nick Penguin_(contribs) 15:08, 12 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archvied June 2nd

Decolonization of Africa – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 362 daily hits

Yet another Africa-related article that I'm nominating. The event obviously had a huge impact on both the history and politics on the continent, as well as in international relations nowadays. It definitely needs better citations, more information, and restructuring of the sections. Secret Saturdays (talk to me)^{what's new?} 20:38, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Progressivism – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1255 daily hits

An important political ideology that has been a big influence on politics in various countries. Could use more expansion in several sections and especially more citations. Secret Saturdays (talk to me)^{what's new?} 20:38, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Stranger (novel) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1500 daily hits

An important book by Albert Camus that is considered to be one of the most definining works relating to Existentialism and Absurdism. Definitely needs more information, specifically on the themes presented in the novel, the history behind its publishing, and its impact on literature and philosophy. It also needs more outside citaions. Secret Saturdays (talk to me)^{what's new?} 20:38, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archvied June 3rd

Where_in_the_World_Is_Carmen_Sandiego?_(1985) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 100 daily hits

The game that started the Carmen Sandiego series, and pretty much single-handedly invented the edutainment genre.--Coin945 (talk) 08:33, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The ClueFinders – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 100 daily hits

Completely nostalgic for me... not to mention an incredible series of edutainment games. I've recently made a concerted effort to make all the [{Carmen Sandiego]] related articles much better. I am dismayed that these guys are in as bad a shape as the CS ones. We can do better... :)--Coin945 (talk) 08:33, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Believe (Cher song) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

This article on a famous Cher song isn't too bad, but could be way better. EditorE (talk) 20:42, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Dental laser – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 60 daily hits

Explanation on article talk page. - RoadView (talk) 03:28, 15 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support -- Droodkin (talk) 12:34, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Chand Baori – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 293 daily hits

A very breathtaking place in India that has been used as filming locations for various movies, notably The Fall and The Dark Knight Rises. It could definitely use more information. Secret Saturdays (talk to me)^{what's new?} 04:32, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archvied June 4th

Daryl Dixon – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 3968 daily hits

Very popular character from The Walking Dead TV series. I have been working on other characters in the series, so I know there have to be a bunch of sources out there for Daryl. BOZ (talk) 17:21, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Dice – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1513 daily hits

Delisted GA, with some work it could get back up there. BOZ (talk) 17:36, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 5th

Ray Manzarek – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Passed away yesterday, could definitely use some work. BOZ (talk) 16:33, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 5th

Papa Winnie – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

EditorE (talk) 12:19, 19 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support--Coin945 (talk) 16:16, 28 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Chocolate gravy – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 30 daily hits

Small article with a good amount of info that could be added. Yaneshü (talk) 10:28, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support --Horai 551 08:09, 27 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Palikir – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

This appears to be the third worst capital city on Wikipedia. Ranked top importance by WikiProject Cities. 86.40.100.57 (talk) 03:48, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 19:00, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Politics and the English Language – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very famous and influential essay with few citations. --86.40.200.148 (talk) 14:44, 7 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support--Secret Saturdays (talk to me)^{what's new?} 19:18, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Computer graphics (computer science) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 140 daily hits

Somewhat developed, but lacks sources. It seems to be incomplete. Northamerica1000^(talk) 10:43, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 12:04, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Vsauce – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 927 daily hits

Vsauce is one of the fastest growing YouTube channels, and is the most subbed Science YT channel. Soulbust (talk) 02:20, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support --Horai 551 01:57, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 8th

Sheep milk – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 141 daily hits

An underdeveloped article that has potential to be significantly expanded. Northamerica1000^(talk) 16:19, 23 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mr. Bean (character) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 0 (~7000 for Me Bean. 12000 today for some weird reason. daily hits

Mr. Bean (the article on the TV show) is a GA, but all we have on this iconic character creation of Rowan Atkinson is 3 measley paragraphs in the aformentioned page...and "Mr. Bean (character)" doesn't even redirect to the section... I guess the Mr. Bean wiki article on him would be a good place to start.--Coin945 (talk) 14:24, 23 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 02:25, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 9th

Cracker (food) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 259 daily hits

Has no reliable sources, reads almost like a hoax. Article's history of the invention of the cracker is suspect. Article only treats saltines. Crackers are the number source of calories in the diets of Americans, and a ten billion dollar a year industry. Abductive (reasoning) 03:54, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wedge (border) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Fascinating geographical anomaly.--Coin945 (talk) 07:17, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose, I have read this article a couple of times before and never thought, "this article needs improvement." Abductive (reasoning) 20:18, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Outline of mathematics – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 51 daily hits

There is significant room for expansion in this article. Northamerica1000^(talk) 10:38, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose, too few hits, competition from Lists of mathematics topics. Abductive (reasoning) 20:20, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ossification – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Few references, very technical subject and not written in layman's terms, section titles make no sense. The subject seems like an important topic in vertabrate biology. I rate the article a "C" as per the Quality Scale. Mech Aaron (talk) 16:00, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pornhub – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 3550 daily hits

Deep down I know this will never get supported, but I feel it must get mentioned here regardless. While investigating our article on the most viewed websites, I discovered that this extremely popular porn site has an Alexa traffic ranking of 68. That is phenomenally high. The article is utterly woeful, unfortunately... How are our 3550 daily readers going to have access to quality information about their favourite internet pit-stop without our help?--Coin945 (talk) 15:15, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment. What secondary sources exist to help improve this article? Could not the bulk for the hits be accidental, such as from people leaving their browser's search pull-down menu set on Wikipedia? Abductive (reasoning) 20:23, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Quite a lot of stuff actually. I found a couple of sources the other day and added them into the article. A couple of google books and google news hits I found after a quick search include:

Pornhub and paedophilia, Pornhub, crossing moral boundaries, and asking "what exactly does watching an [insert sexual act mean?"], #1 hit in a google search for "porn", mainstreamness of fetishes and niches due to Pornhub's categories and tags, Pornhub's "video listings are topped by the generic categories of "big tits" and "hardcore", while the categoriws of both gay and shemale porn offer no content and link to an external site, 8Tube., videos showing up on Pornhub and shooting to #1 before even appearing on their creator's own site - "that's thievery", an incredibly interesting article describing how "Gallup identifies top 12 religious cities; Pornhub finds that a lot of those cities love porn", remediation of pornhub logo, TalkTalk child filter fails to block pornhub, "Online Porn Use Plummets During Super Bowl XLV", Pornhub & Rihanna, "organizes an online content orgy of everything from homegrown exhibitionists to slick professional scenes" - both professional and amateur content, Pornhub allegedly photoshops genitalia, In May 2010, pornsites that were previously block in China suddenly became available, including the English-language YouPorn and PornHub, the state of the porn industry and its impact on porn sites like pornhub, pornhub and the Kim Kardashian sex tape - there is a LOT of stuff to do with Pornhub and celebrity issues, "Welcome to the darkside @justinbieber--" Tweeted a Pornhub exec, "as a gift for your 18th birthday, I would like to honor you with a free Pornhub Premium membership."--Coin945 (talk) 13:33, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 10th

Slush pile – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

I was aware of the concept, but had no idea it had a name. This is the dreaded pile of all the rejected manuscripts and query letters that accumulate in publishing houses because of their sheer magnitude. I thought this was a neologism, but even the first page of google hits has proved me wrong. This is an incredibly notable topic. It is such a shame that the article is really woeful. Some sources include: The New Yorker Rejects Itself: A Quasi-Scientific Analysis of Slush Piles, The shocking truth about the slush pile, Slush Pile Reader Program, The Death of the Slush Pile, Leaping Out from the Slush Pile, Mysteries from the Slush Pile: PW Talks with Barbara Rogan, Confessions of a slush pile reader, Open Submissions: Navigating The Slush Pile, What Parenting Books Can Teach Us About Critiquing, The Slush Pile - Hardy & Knox, Lessons From the Slush Pile, How to Stay Out of the Slush Pile, Why Most Manuscripts Don’t Click with Literary Agents.--Coin945 (talk) 14:13, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 15:28, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mastectomy – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1491 daily hits

Angelina Jolie's health news drove hits on this mere sketch of an article to 317,000 in one day. Prior to that, it was getting 1491 views a day. Now it is getting over 6000 hits a day. Also, it is obviously an important topic, ranking 'High' by Wikiproject Medicine. Abductive (reasoning) 16:35, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 11th

Boot (medical) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 5 daily hits

This stubby article is in dire need of help. I think the low daily hits are just because it is not linked to anything.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:00, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Dennis Gorski – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 10 daily hits

I need to add some more miltary history to this to get this to WP:MILHIST A-Class. I can't find anything else.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Eve – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 15 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Shining (novel) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1127 daily hits

Sourcing is inconsistent, and article needs a ton of cleanup. BOZ (talk) 19:40, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:40, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Interview with the Vampire – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1152 daily hits

Some sections are well-sourced, but plot is rambling and article needs a lot of cleanup. BOZ (talk) 19:40, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:40, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Marcel Proust – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

One of the most important and influential writers in history - or of the past 100 years anyway. Has only a handful of references. 86.40.200.148 (talk) 14:15, 7 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 19:00, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Support--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:40, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Samuel Curtis Johnson, Sr. – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 25 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:56, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Herbert Fisk Johnson, Sr. – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 11 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:56, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Herbert Fisk Johnson, Jr. – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 15 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:56, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Herbert Fisk Johnson III – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 75 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:56, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

William Wrigley III – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 28 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

John M. Van Osdel – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 6 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Benjamin Ferguson – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 5 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

August Busch IV – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 200 daily hits

This article has potential to be a GA or FA if someone took an interest.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

August Anheuser Busch, Sr. – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 23 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Eberhard Anheuser – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 32 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Adolphus Busch III – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 24 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Seymour H. Knox I – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 27 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Seymour H. Knox II – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 10 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

John W. Rogers, Jr. – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 75 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Toby Moskowitz – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 10 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

John Graham (economist) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 6 daily hits

I would like to broaden this article.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:48, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Motown – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 2500 daily hits

An incredibly influential record company. The article is largely unsourced and kind of a mess.--Coin945 (talk) 15:45, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 19:00, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Support--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:34, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Javelin – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 700 daily hits

Needs large expansion and/or overhaul. Sir Rcsprinter, Bt (deliver) @ 15:27, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Support BOZ (talk) 19:00, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Support--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:37, 26 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 13th

Richard Marx – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 1100 daily hits

Incredibly successful adult contemporary artist, most well known throughout the 80's and 90's for hits like Right here waiting for you. Will always have a special place in my heart for being half responsible for the incredible duet At the Beginning, played throguh the credits of Don Bluth's Anastasia. Considering how extensive his career is (evidenced by his discography page), I am rather surprised at how bare his article is.--Coin945 (talk) 18:42, 28 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 16th

Excelsior commons – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

It is blank so it needs more detail. Techdude3331 (talk) 16:54, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Lol... I love your reasoning. :P Btw I'd be leaning towards an oppose here. I can't see its notability. Maybe if you explained what it is, I could narrow down my search terms. :)

Oppose because the article doesn't exist at this time. Post it at requested articles instead. Northamerica1000^(talk) 11:03, 1 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 19th

Xenoblade Chronicles – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Two reasons to help this article:
- Plot section needs rewriting.
- Development is empty of reader-friendly content. (Edit: make that "any content save for citations" -017Bluefield (talk) 15:55, 3 June 2013 (UTC))[reply]

—017Bluefield (talk) 06:59, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 24th

Dead Man's Land – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

dating for bot 14:41, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Body modification – (page view stats • edit • talk • history) - 700 daily hits

(no description was provided for this nomination)
dating for bot 14:41, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Great North 10K – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

This article deserves better, a bit of a clean up, to make it more informative, seeing as it is part of the famed Great Run series.

dating for bot 14:41, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Archived June 28th

The Good Soldier – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very influential novel, one of those known for its opening line ("This is the saddest story I have ever heard."), the writer's use of the flashback and regular appearances on lists of best books to read. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 09:08, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Sorrows of Young Werther – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very influential novel, "made the 24-year-old Goethe one of the first international literary celebrities". --86.40.198.135 (talk) 07:31, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thomas Mann – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very poor for such an important writer. Only 10 references. 86.40.198.135 (talk) 07:03, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Stranger (novel) – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very influential novel which explores various philosophical schools of thought. Viewed more than 20,000 times so far this month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 07:26, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Archived June 30th

Spittoon – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Only 7 references. Viewed more than 5,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 00:26, 15 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pince-nez – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very few references. Viewed more than 10,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 23:51, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tin can telephone – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Viewed nearly 5,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 23:51, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Smoke signal – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

One of the oldest forms of long-distance communication. Very bare. Very poorly referenced. Viewed nearly 10,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 23:51, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pirate radio – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Only 4 references. Viewed nearly 14,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 00:23, 15 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Knight – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Could it not be better? Has had a request for additional citations for verification since 2011. Viewed more than 56,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 23:15, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Literature – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Only 6 references. Very poor for such a basic topic. Viewed nearly 50,000 times last month. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 22:53, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Cancer Ward – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

Very well-known Solzhenitsyn novel which deals with philosophy, religion and other themes and was banned. It is completely unreferenced - well except for itself. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 22:30, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Dancing ban – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

It should be possible to expand this. It should have a high amount of interest too. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 23:59, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Football boot – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

For such a recognisable piece of sports equipment this could be much better. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 22:48, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Football player – (page view stats • edit • talk • history)

This is surprisingly threadbare in parts. It should be possible to expand a bit more and it would have much interest from readers and editors. --86.40.198.135 (talk) 22:38, 14 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]