Wookieepedia:Good article nominations/Mephitisian

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Mephitisian

  • Nominated by: --Eyrezer 04:17, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
  • Nomination comments: Inspired by a Roman goddess (although, apparently, I am not allowed to say as such...)

(3 ACs/4 Users/7 Total)

Support

  1. ACvote Cavalier OneFarStar(Squadron channel) 17:06, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
  2. Menkooroo 06:08, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
  3. SoresuMakashi(Everything I tell you is a lie) 22:56, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
  4. ~ SavageBob 15:32, April 5, 2010 (UTC)
  5. So be it. --Skippy Farlstendoiro 06:15, April 6, 2010 (UTC)
  6. ACvote Toprawa and Ralltiir 19:51, April 6, 2010 (UTC)
  7. ACvote CC7567 (talk) 04:51, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Object

  1. OK, seriously, someone explain to me what Cromag is doing in that image
    • Is there a reason why "obnoxious" is being used as opposed to just "noxious"? Noxious seems to be a better word for describing atmosphere.
      • Obnoxious is the word used by the original source. It is never suggested to be poisonous (aka noxious), just smelly.
        • Hmmm. Strange word choice. Noxious doesn't necessarily mean poisonous, too. SoresuMakashi(Everything I tell you is a lie) 22:33, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
          • Yeah, the word choice is odd. I had to stop myself on a number of occasions from the impulse to type noxious :) --Eyrezer 05:25, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
    • The Mephitisians and their homeworld are a clear allusion to Mefitas. Best to avoid making a statement of absolute certainty IMO. Clear or not, we do not "know". The first sentence would be more than enough to explain the name. SoresuMakashi(Everything I tell you is a lie) 08:45, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
      • I disagree. It is a clear allusion to this. --Eyrezer 16:17, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
        • That's the thing about Wookieepedia, though --- unless there's a source confirming it, it's speculation. And as it stands, you currently have an unsourced statement. James Luceno never confirmed that Droma was a clear allusion to the Romany word "Droma" (even though the Ryn were obviously based on the Romany people), so when I had Droma as a FAN, I was told by an inqusitor not to assume that it was. When you say "The Mephitisians and their homeworld are a clear allusion to Mefitas." and don't have a source after it, then a [source?] tag should be there. Which is a no-no for a Good Article. Just my two cents. Menkooroo 17:00, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
        • Also, sorry to butt in. Menkooroo 17:01, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
          • I have to concur with Menkooroo here. As it is, it is an unsourced statement, and precedent is also to avoid such clear wording. SoresuMakashi(Everything I tell you is a lie) 22:33, April 3, 2010 (UTC)
            • You agree with the person agreeing with you? Anyway, made my statement less absolute. --Eyrezer 05:25, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
              • I tweaked it a little bit to remove any trace of speculation. I agree that it's most likely an allusion to her, but the trick is implying it without actually speculating. Menkooroo 06:08, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
  2. http://objection.ytmnd.com
    • 'the species had a number of evolutionary adaptations, including lacking noses." --- There's something a little off here... it kind of sounds like their noses are inferior. Maybe "the lacking of noses" or "the lack of a nose"?
    • Intro: Can you give context on what a Moff is (maybe just "Imperial Moff")? Ditto Alliance agents --- what Alliance?
    • Great job. Holla! Menkooroo 02:32, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
      • Should all be addressed now. --Eyrezer 05:25, April 4, 2010 (UTC)
  3. Prepare to be savaged...
    • "In the scene involving the Mephitisian Mosh Pelkin, there are a number of possible explanations for why the players end up fighting Cromag." Rather than the vague "a number of," it is possible to give a precise number? Other than that, looks solid. ~ SavageBob 04:11, April 5, 2010 (UTC)
      • How about now? --Eyrezer 07:40, April 5, 2010 (UTC)
  4. Skippy Farlstendoiro and more WEG species
    • I assume OS specifies the word "obnoxious"?
      • Correct.
    • Intro "He hosted a celebration for the birthday of local Imperial Moff Bandor which was infiltrated by Rebel Alliance agents." Poor guy, he was infiltrated by enemies probably through a nostril. Or maybe you mean the celebration was infiltrated?
      • No, I think that one makes sense as it is now.
        • I digress, but...
    • Hist: Does "importing illegal goods" mean smuggling them? If so, maybe a link to smuggler could be added.
      • Sure.
    • Hist: "district" probably can use a link — and not a red one, if you follow me.
      • Done.
    • BtS: Suggestion: You could add that no canon source has confirmed whether Mefitas inspired this species' name or not.
      • No, I'm just going to leave that for now.
    • Do you have Morganian in your sights? ;) Skippy Farlstendoiro 13:55, April 5, 2010 (UTC)
      • When I get a spare spot, it'll be Kler'terrian up next. After that, perhaps. --Eyrezer 15:44, April 5, 2010 (UTC)
  5. Toprawa:
    • Not an objection, but I've noticed when writing GAs, you alternate between whether ending each reference note with a period or not. I don't really care whether you do so or not, but it would be best to keep this consistent throughout each article. Please try and keep your system uniform. Toprawa and Ralltiir 19:51, April 6, 2010 (UTC)
      • I've started switching to no punctuation but it seems old habits die hard. --Eyrezer 22:05, April 6, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

Approved as a Good article by AgriCorps 05:02, April 10, 2010 (UTC)