Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Iraq/Archive 2
![]() | This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 1 | Archive 2 | Archive 3 | Archive 4 | Archive 5 |
This page is an Archive of the discussions from WikiProject Iraq talk page (Discussion page).
![]() |
---|
A comment has been made that the article Civil war in Iraq has not been updated with developments since 2007. Since I lack knowledge in this area, could someone have a quick skim over the article and add any important developments as necessary? Many thanks. haz (talk) 19:35, 8 February 2008 (UTC)
Oh my!
This project needs some work to improve it!!!
In its current state, it is just sort of a mess. An ad rem response will hopefully correct this growing problem. I will start off with the project page, improve it, and work my way round the articles involved.
People, you gotta help me with this one! I think we can make this one of the finest projects on WP, but cooperation and collaboration will be vital. I am kindda planning to do something like Wikipedia:WikiProject France, Wikipedia:WikiProject_Israel, perhaps this Wikipedia:WikiProject_Germany or Wikipedia:WikiProject_United_States, maybe?
The Portal:Iraq needs some work too.
If you think I should not do this, stop me now!
Cheers!
Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 14:50, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
- I am wikifying this right now, will create a wiki ad for the project, all in favour say aye!
Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 19:27, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
- Great job Auawise.I'll try to help although I'm not as active as I use to be in the English Wikipedia. I work mainly on the Arabic wikipedia which needs alot of work. I strongly encourage you to go ahead with your plans to improve Iraq WP. --Aziz1005 (talk) 14:04, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks!
- I guess WP.ar needs some dedication too. Well, for the moment, I am going to gradually improve the project, especially its departments. Also, do not you think that more participants are required? I am thinking I will abuse my welcoming committee work to lure new WP user here, should I do that?
- Any help, no matter how small it might seem, is appreciated.
- P.S. I do not know why am doing this, it is just sad when I found this project to be rather neglected like that.
- Cheers!
- Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 16:40, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- Great job Auawise.I'll try to help although I'm not as active as I use to be in the English Wikipedia. I work mainly on the Arabic wikipedia which needs alot of work. I strongly encourage you to go ahead with your plans to improve Iraq WP. --Aziz1005 (talk) 14:04, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- You are really wise MR. AuaWise , WIKIprojcet iraq really needs some improvements, in order to accomplish this goal all participants should have some determination . I also beleive that more participants are required. In the mean time i will try to add some articles and minimize the mess.
- AYE!
Ancient Near East + Persian Empire topics
Please be clear on the topic of this project. Avoid tagging pre-Islamic topics as within the scope of the "Iraq" project: There is a separate Wikipedia:WikiProject Ancient Near East for articles dealing with pre-Achaemenid content. Please do only tag topics post-dating the Sassanid period. dab (𒁳) 09:45, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
- Do not Ignore Iraq's History, The Ancent Mesopotamia is Iraq's History. if you ask any Persian what is the History of Tajikistan, the Answer is Persia, then ask him what is the History of Iraq. Nothing, We just a modern day country. What a prejudice, Iraq is everything, Babylon, Assyria, Sumer, Abbassid... etc. so don't say we are not Mesopotamia. we have the right to Link Mesopotamia's pages to WP Iraq. Mussav (talk) 14:52, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
Where are the three stars?
Iraq's flag is displayed several times on the main page but all do not show stars (i.e. red, white, black and the word allahu-akbar but no stars)[[User:Cs1kh]] (talk) 11:25, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
- Iraq flag's has been changed, and this one is a temporarily. Check this page for more info. Flag of Iraq . Mussav (talk) 11:37, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
Barnstar
Proposal: voting
JavaScript for tagging
I do not pretend to have even the slightest possible knowledge of JavaScript, but I have put together a little simple script to help people who tag articles with WikiPorject Iraq to do it a lot faster. The script will place the {{Iraq}} tag at the beginning of the talkpage, then put an appropriate edit summary, then save. The script can be used when one is in the edit mode of an article's talk page. To get the script:
- Copy the text below and paste it into the bottom of your monobook.js file:
importScript('User:auawise/tag.js');
- Save the new monobook.js page, and
- Completely refresh your browser by bypassing your cache (Firefox: Control-Shift-R / Firefox Mac: Command-Shift-R / Explorer: Control-F5)
- Done!
I am constantly learning new stuff and will introduce new changes once I am done with them. I was inspired by Mussav to write this simple script.
- Thanks Auawise, but I didn't understand after placing the tag, I did all the steps, but I didn't notice the change. what is the use of the script? Mussav (talk) 17:54, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
- Well, I have been doing a bit of working on it to get it into a better shape.... Anyway, you will notice that there is a little tab at the top next to "watch" that has the letter "i". Click on it while you are editing an article, it will automatically insert the tag, put the edit summary and save. Please bypass your cache, and make sure that you are using Firefox, I do not think it works on IE. Cheers! Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 19:36, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
- I'll try to redo it. :) Mussav (talk) 11:24, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
- Well, I have been doing a bit of working on it to get it into a better shape.... Anyway, you will notice that there is a little tab at the top next to "watch" that has the letter "i". Click on it while you are editing an article, it will automatically insert the tag, put the edit summary and save. Please bypass your cache, and make sure that you are using Firefox, I do not think it works on IE. Cheers! Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 19:36, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
New script
I wrote a new script, this one is way better and will you place the importance, class and if the article needs attention...useful for the WikiProject table. Here is what to do, follow all the steps above, however, copy the below instead to your monobook.js file:
importScript('User:AzaToth/morebits.js'); importScript('User:auawise/itag.js');
I hope this helps! Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 14:02, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
- The first one the "I" button worked, But the 2nd one the "iraq" button didn't work, the button appears but when I click on it nothing happens, any Idea? Any way thank you a lot for you great work. :) Mussav (talk) 17:15, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
- I just tried them both, and they both worked on Firefox, but not on Internet explorer.
- The first one works fine on both browsers, the second one works only on Firefox. To be honest with you, the reason is that I use the
morebits
library parts which appear to function only on Firefox. I am sorry for this, The second script is not only faster, but also offers a range of options (you can tell it the importance of the article, and its rating)... - Anyway, if you want to change any setting in any script you use, please tell me so that I can do it for you, for example if you want to change the edit summary.
- Cheers!
- Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 18:14, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
- The first one the "I" button worked, But the 2nd one the "iraq" button didn't work, the button appears but when I click on it nothing happens, any Idea? Any way thank you a lot for you great work. :) Mussav (talk) 17:15, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Baghdad stub/Category
A new stub type {{Baghdad-stub}} was created along with its own category. The stub might be deleted if a number of 60 articles tagged with it is not achieved. Here is part of user Grutness message:
"As to the stubs themselves, given that your WikiProject is for Iraq as a whole, not "Wikiproject Baghdad", the threshold level for a separate category is 60 stubs. So if you can find 60 stubs on Baghdad, then chances are the category will be kept (note - changing a plain iraq-stub to baghdad-stub is fine on articles, but if they're something like iraq-geo-stub then add baghdad-stub to it as a separate template). If you can't reach 60, then it's likely the template will be kept but upmerged (i.e., it'll lead back into the main Category:Iat:Iraq stubs). So for now, it's simply a case of trying to find Baghdad stubs."
Thus if you come across an article which can be listed as a Baghdad stub, please do so...Otherwise it will be deleted. Its presence is important since it is Iraq's capital and should have its own stub.
A barnstar will be given to those who help in preserving it.
Thanks! Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 14:03, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
- I'll try to add this template to Baghdad-related articles --Aziz1005 (talk) 17:26, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
- Aziz did an excellent job here, and was awarded the barnstar of national merit.However, if you come across more articles that can be added to this category, please add it. Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 11:49, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks. yes of course I will:)--Aziz1005 (talk) 19:58, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
- Aziz did an excellent job here, and was awarded the barnstar of national merit.However, if you come across more articles that can be added to this category, please add it. Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 11:49, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
Iraq Gallery
I have added some images to the photography department here. Please help adding these photos to related articles. --Aziz1005 (talk) 22:25, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
- Great work indeed. I have added a link to that area in the Iraq sidebar on the Project's page. Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 17:59, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know anything about Portal:Iraq War? I see that the one who created it has ummm...retired but before I mark this as a Portal for deletion it seems like it could be useful if updated and it appears to be fairly well done. I am also leaving this question on the Wikiproject Military History discussion page.--Kumioko (talk) 21:16, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Population of the city of Basra
I have changed the population of Basra (City) from 2.6 to 1.7 million to make it consistant with the box on the site - but without any firm basis - just internal consistancy and some other bt old sources indicate far lower figures than 2.6mil . Does anyone know any authoritative sources for populations of Basra/Mosul/Irbil as our entries are being used by others and I am not sure of how reliable they are. (Msrasnw (talk) 01:23, 29 March 2008 (UTC))
Sassanid Empire has been nominated for a featured article review. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. Please leave your comments and help us to return the article to featured quality. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, articles are moved onto the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Remove" the article from featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Reviewers' concerns are here.Blnguyen (vote in the photo straw poll) 05:04, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
2 toolbars need correcting
'Current Featured Articles' and 'Good articles' toolbars go too far across the screen and need correcting (I am using a Firefox browser - if that makes a difference) [[User:Cs1kh]] (talk) 09:17, 9 April 2008 (UTC) I have moved the 'Current Featured articles' & 'Good Articles' toolbars down, to fix this problem on Firefox. The space can eventually be filled up with relevant text.
I have noticed that the problem may not occur on Internet Explorer, and so if my changes have caused a problem on Internet Explorer, Just undo my changes. It was a genuine effort to fix 2 annoying toolbars that cover the 'Iraq Articles' table [[User:Cs1kh]] (talk) 16:38, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Arbil
Could someone please give a rating scale to Arbil fc as it does not have one. (User:Mo1993 (talk) 23:52, 22 April 2008 (UTC))
Draft Guidelines for Lists of companies by country - Feedback Requested
Within WikiProject Companies I am trying to establish guidelines for all Lists of companies by country, the implementation of which would hopefully ensure a minimum quality standard and level of consistency across all of these related but currently disparate articles. The ultimate goal is the improvement of these articles to Featured List status. As a WikiProject that currently has one of these lists within your scope, I would really appreciate your feedback! You can find the draft guidelines here. Thanks for your help as we look to build consensus and improve Wikipedia! - Richc80 (talk) 21:48, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Please help with this article, it is an important one in the scope of Iraqi Jews. MiS-Saath (talk) 06:10, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
Dulaim tribe
Hi.
The article on the dulaim tribe contains mostly wild chest-thumping (not to mention unverified) information on this tribe. dulaim I attempted to edit the article and add (citation required) to it but an anonymous user rolled it back. I don't want to get into an edit war on this. I cited one reference in the discussion section for one of the false informations shown (that the dulaim started and led the 1920 revolt against the British, when actually the Dulaim were COLLABORATING with the British).
Other Items I can also add. The other big ommissions are the deletion of the information regarding the role that this tribe played in saddam's time (including being members of his military, security apparatus) their role in crushing the 1991 uprising against saddam and the preferential treatment they received officially as a "white province".
Furthermore the numbers of the tribesmen in Iraq is of course pretty fallacious. That claim is just begging for "ammendment" to a more realistic 1.2-1.3M figure.Hayderaziz (talk) 06:08, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
- Okey-dockey...let's work on this one. You can go ahead and introduce the changes you deem appropriate, and as long as they are verified, you have the backing of this wiki-project members. We will try to help out too. :)
Cheers mate! Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 11:07, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Acrassicauda
hi
i just searched for Acrassicauda "the only iraqi metal band", on the german/english wiki and thought i might be able to help by translating the bandhistory and style-discroption? i dont have planned a lot in the next days so i would certanly find the time... i cant find the specific discussion page where i planned to ask for the search for typos can i post it here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.217.14.154 (talk) 19:53, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
- I didn't quite understand your question but I think we can help you here mate... Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 19:55, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
in the german wiki you can find a bandhistory and style description of acrassicauda, in the english wiki there's almost nothing
therefor i plan to translate it...
i'll just put it here ^^
thx for the msg btw
ALI —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.217.14.154 (talk) 20:52, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
- Ok then. Λua∫Wise (Operibus anteire) 16:15, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
Rename proposal for the lists of basic topics
This project's subject has a page in the set of Lists of basic topics.
See the proposal at the Village pump to change the names of all those pages.
Changes to the WP:1.0 assessment scheme
As you may have heard, we at the Wikipedia 1.0 Editorial Team recently made some changes to the assessment scale, including the addition of a new level. The new description is available at WP:ASSESS.
- The new C-Class represents articles that are beyond the basic Start-Class, but which need additional references or cleanup to meet the standards for B-Class.
- The criteria for B-Class have been tightened up with the addition of a rubric, and are now more in line with the stricter standards already used at some projects.
- A-Class article reviews will now need more than one person, as described here.
Each WikiProject should already have a new C-Class category at Category:C-Class_articles. If your project elects not to use the new level, you can simply delete your WikiProject's C-Class category and clarify any amendments on your project's assessment/discussion pages. The bot is already finding and listing C-Class articles.
Please leave a message with us if you have any queries regarding the introduction of the revised scheme. This scheme should allow the team to start producing offline selections for your project and the wider community within the next year. Thanks for using the Wikipedia 1.0 scheme! For the 1.0 Editorial Team, §hepBot (Disable) 21:41, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
Articles flagged for cleanup
Currently, 1054 articles are assigned to this project, of which 312, or 29.6%, are flagged for cleanup of some sort. (Data as of 14 July 2008.) Are you interested in finding out more? I am offering to generate cleanup to-do lists on a project or work group level. See User:B. Wolterding/Cleanup listings for details. More than 150 projects and work groups have already subscribed, and adding a subscription for yours is easy - just place a template on your project page.
If you want to respond to this canned message, please do so at my user talk page; I'm not watching this page. --B. Wolterding (talk) 16:26, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
Can someone rate this article? It still needs some cleanup and spell check though. Cheers--EZ1234 (talk) 11:59, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
- Will anyone rate this article for class and importance? I worked really hard expanding this article.--EZ1234 (talk) 08:55, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
- It's easily a GA, but I would need to GA-review it before passing it. So, for the moment, it's a B-Class and high importance.
- Please, list it for GA review, I am sure it will pass very easily.
- Good work mate! Bravo!
- Cheers!
- Λuα (Operibus anteire) 09:04, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Prostitution in Iraq Edit War
I have provided sources that state some consider pleasures marriages as prostitution but it keeps being removed should the article be protected.
Dwanyewest (talk) 17:46, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
Can anyone resolve the identity of, or confirm or deny the existence of, the mysterious Ţirād Khurr? -- The Anome (talk) 03:20, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
Wikipedia 0.7 articles have been selected for Iraq
Wikipedia 0.7 is a collection of English Wikipedia articles due to be released on DVD, and available for free download, later this year. The Wikipedia:Version 1.0 Editorial Team has made an automated selection of articles for Version 0.7.
We would like to ask you to review the articles selected from this project. These were chosen from the articles with this project's talk page tag, based on the rated importance and quality. If there are any specific articles that should be removed, please let us know at Wikipedia talk:Version 0.7. You can also nominate additional articles for release, following the procedure at Wikipedia:Release Version Nominations.
A list of selected articles with cleanup tags, sorted by project, is available. The list is automatically updated each hour when it is loaded. Please try to fix any urgent problems in the selected articles. A team of copyeditors has agreed to help with copyediting requests, although you should try to fix simple issues on your own if possible.
We would also appreciate your help in identifying the version of each article that you think we should use, to help avoid vandalism or POV issues. These versions can be recorded at this project's subpage of User:SelectionBot/0.7. We are planning to release the selection for the holiday season, so we ask you to select the revisions before October 20. At that time, we will use an automatic process to identify which version of each article to release, if no version has been manually selected. Thanks! For the Wikipedia 1.0 Editorial team, SelectionBot 23:17, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
Iraq-related articles needing geographical coordinates
Based on a search of Wikipedia's articles, I've found some Iraq-related articles that I believe are about places, and could usefully have geographical coordinates added.
The articles in question are listed in Category:Iraq articles missing geocoordinate data. At the time of writing, some examples included:
- Abu Hishma
- Baiyaa
- Darbandokeh
- Fallujah (district)
- Geli Eli Beg Waterfall
- Rabia, Iraq
- West Qurna Field
...and there are many more. At the time of posting this notice, there were 163 articles in this category left to tag with geographical coordinates.
The articles are all marked with {{coord missing}} tags, which need replacing with {{coord}} tags that contain their latitude/longitude coordinates. You can find out how to do this at the Wikipedia:Geocoding how-to for WikiProject members. Please let me know if this is useful! SpencerT♦C 01:31, 20 October 2008 (UTC)
Tariq Pistol
Tariq Pistol has been nominated for speedy deletion.--Shawn in Montreal (talk) 05:03, 20 December 2008 (UTC)