Simpsons Wiki:Featured article

The featured articles of the wiki are articles that represent the best Wikisimpsons has to offer.

So just what makes a featured article? Well, we've prepared a list just in case someone should ask that, and it is as follows.

An article must...


 * 1) ...be well written and detailed
 * 2) ...be unbiased, from a neutral point of view
 * 3) ...be sourced with all available sources and appearances
 * 4) ...follow the Manual of Style
 * 5) ...not be the object of any ongoing edit wars
 * 6) ...not be tagged with any sort of improvement tags (i.e. more sources, expand, etc)
 * 7) ...have a succinct proper lead that can be used for the front page featured box
 * 8) ...have a reasonable amount of red links; use common sense
 * 9) ...have a complete, detailed biography if it's a character article
 * 10) ...follow the rules in Project Characters if it is a character article.

For more information on what makes a featured article, see Wikipedia:What is a featured article.

How to nominate:


 * 1) First, nominate an article you find is worthy of featured status, putting it at the bottom of the list below; see criteria above.
 * 2) Others will object to the nomination if they disagree that the article is good enough; they will then supply reasons for doing so, and ways to improve the article (errors, style, organization, images, notability, sources).
 * 3) Supporters adjust the article until the objectors (with reasonable objections) are satisfied.
 * 4) The article is placed on the featured article list and added to the front page queue.
 * 5) Also, if, at least a week after the article's nomination, that article has 5 supports and no objections, it will be added to the queue, and will be officially known as a "featured article".

How to vote:


 * 1) Before doing anything, be sure to read the article completely, keeping a sharp eye out for mistakes.
 * 2) Afterwards, compare the article to the criteria listed above, and then either support or object the article's nomination.
 * 3) If you object, please supply concrete reasons for doing so, and how it can be improved.
 * 4) As stated above, any objections will be looked upon by the nominator, supporters, and anyone willing to improve the article, and action will be taken to please the objectors.
 * 5) Once all objectors' complaints have been solved (or the article has 5 supports and no objections after at least a week), the article will be added to the queue and be officially known as a "featured article".
 * 6) A user can only nominate one article a month.
 * 7) All nominations must be put at the bottom of the page.

Also remember to add   at the top of the article you are nominating.

Charles Montgomery Burns
A good detailed article, which has obviously had a lot of work put into it. Personally, I think it is one of the best on the wiki! 15:46, June 1, 2010 (UTC)

Support (11)

 * 1) Looks great. I just cleaned it up and it now is fine. 16:04, June 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) I vote for it. &mdash;  The  Homer  17:42, June 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) I like what I see. - ThePlatypus 18:06, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Yeah. Seems OK. UFO Editor 18:44, June 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) I like it. Would love it to be a featured article! Qazwsx1 17:35, June 29th, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) I like it . let it be locke97 8:17 july 5, 2010
 * 7) It looks fine and should be featured. -- Mythigator 06:12, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) Yesss!!! Ned Flanders 23 10:19, August 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9) Looks good. Waterboy 12 13:24, August 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * 10) Good, let's make it happen adria 3:47PM, August 23, 2010 (GMT+7)
 * 11) Great article, definitley deserves featuring Cronokinetic 18:49, August 29, 2010 (UTC)

Oppose (0)
Not clean enough. Didn't I clean this article already? There's too much of the article written in out-of-universe context.Ldude893 06:04, June 3, 2010 (UTC)


 * Where? I've looked through the article and found no out-of-universe content apart from the Behind the Scenes section (which I've explained below). Please tell me where the out-of-universe text is and I'll sort it out. Thanks! 14:51, July 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * There was an episode title in the text in the second paragraph of the intro, but I fixed it. The article is fine now. -- Mythigator 06:14, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh. Thanks, Mythigator! 10:21, August 21, 2010 (UTC)

Comments
The only part of the article which isn't in-universe is the "Behind the Scenes" section, where it explains how the character was created and designed. That doesn't need to be in-universe style. If anybody can inform me of any other sections which aren't in-universe, I'd be grateful as I can go and fix it. Thanks! 20:05, June 3, 2010 (UTC)

This article is fine. There is no point in having an opposition because it's been fixed up. It deserves to be featured, and with opposition it can't. So is there any reason that is is opposed? Unless somebody says so, no. - 68.42.65.64 13:46, July 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * You're right about the article being fine now, but if I recall the procedure correctly, the person who stated the opposition also has to be the one who withdraws it. So right now we're waiting to hear from Ldude. For this month, though, it's a moot point as Ralph will mostly likely get the featured article nod due to having more votes. -- Mythigator 06:18, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Ldude. -- Mythigator 17:05, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Springfield
I can't believe this has never been a featured article!!!! It is definitely one of the best articles in the wiki!! It contains everything you need to know about Springfield, how it was founded, culture, economy, climate, transportation, districts and much more! It really should be a featured article ;) Gonhegon 15:20, June 5, 2010 (UTC)

Support (11)

 * 1) Seems fine and it is all in-universe. 15:30, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Very long and comprehensive. - ThePlatypus 18:03, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Seems OK. 17:49, June 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Yep --Smiley12 was here at 05:44, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) A-okay locke97 10:04 july 5, 2010
 * 6) Gohnegon, it is THE best article on the wiki. Great info, and it should get an award for it. :)
 * 7) Giant article! 17:30, July 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) Top article and think it should win.  Jose giraffio  Want to talk 20:34, August 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9) Very good one. -- SaganamiFan 19:25, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 10) I vote for this one. Wikiboy96 17:53, August 30, 2010 (UTC)wikiboy96
 * 11) Great article. Very detailed. Kit Krap 23:17, August 31, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

 * Also, different to the usual character articles nominated so it is a strong support for me. 06:02, June 14, 2010 (UTC)

Lenny Leonard
I read the article and I thought it should be featured Pokeman223

Support (7)

 * 1) OK. Looks good. 15:48, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Seems alright. 21:06, June 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) it looks alright locke97 10:06 july 5, 2010
 * 4) > D'oh! ¡Ay Carumba! D'oh! ( Talk Page This-Away! ) 22:32, July 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) My favorite article! Support it! The Critic Critisize me here!
 * 6) Yes!!!  The Simpsons  Talk  20:20, August 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) Yeah. Waterboy 12 13:24, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

 * Rest of the article seems fine but the appearences section is incomplete. Josegiraffio 19:21, June 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * The Strongest Support Ever!  The Simpsons  Talk  00:53, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

Cecil Terwilliger
Cecil has always been overshadowed by Bob, but hopefully not for a chance at being featured article! This article is huge if you remember how he was in 2 episodes, a cameo in one, and a comic. A great, great article and since he is not well known would draw people's attention. - 68.42.65.64 00:50, July 4, 2010 (UTC) Oops, forgot to sign in. - ThePlatypus 00:55, July 4, 2010 (UTC)

Support (5)

 * 1) Yeah, looks fine. 14:52, July 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) I saw nothing wrong with it http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/User:Locke97 8:48 jul 5, 2010
 * 3) Sounds like a great idea. 12:52, July 15, 2010
 * 4) All seems fine and is long. ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 08:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) Cecil is to cool. And the page is pretty good as well.

Neutral (1)
This isn't the best, but not the worst. TheSimpsonsRock 14:39, July 27, 2010 (UTC)

Comments
@thesimpsonsrock: He only was in 2 episodes and a comic book, so you shouldn't expect it to be so long, but seeing how long it is for those appearances is an accomplishment. - ThePlaypus

The Simpsons
A great, massive article. It is one of the best on the wiki and should be featured. ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 08:37, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Support (1)

 * 1) Totally &lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Elephant&quot;&gt;&#91;&#91;User:TheSimpsons&#124;&#39;&#39;&#39;&lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;The&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:blue&quot;&gt;Simpsons&lt;/span&gt;&#39;&#39;&#39;&#93;&#93; &lt;sup&gt;&#91;&#91;User talk:TheSimpsons&#124;&#39;&#39;&#39;&lt;span style=&quot;color:gold&quot;&gt;Talk&#39;&#39;&#39;&lt;/span&gt;&#93;&#93;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 14:48, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Shelbyville
A great article! - ThePlatypus 17:18, August 2, 2010 (UTC)

Support (2)

 * 1) A great, long article and not a character! ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 09:30, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Yup 22:21, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Ned Flanders
Always hated but great! Has everything you need to know!  The Simpsons  Talk  17:35, August 4, 2010 (UTC)

Support (3)

 * 1) Stupid Flanders! A really funny character. His glasses are funny.
 * 2) Long article, lots of pictures, one of the best we have. ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 09:34, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Great article! 22:21, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Carl Carlson
Great article! Featured, No. Got to be featured, yes. --  The Simpsons  Talk  20:32, August 6, 2010 (UTC)

Oppose (3)

 * 1) I don't actually think it is long enough for a FA. ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 09:34, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) No. Not quite ready to be a Featured Article. 22:21, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) The Lenny article is long enough to be featured, this is much to small. Seeing how he's in at least half the episodes, it should be much longer. - ThePlatypus 01:00, August 19, 2010 (UTC)

The Simpsons Movie
This is a massive article and it is a surprise it hasn't been featured already. ☆ The   Solar   Dragon  ☆ 06:59, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

Support (2)

 * 1) Was just about to nominate myself actually. Yeah, great article! 21:20, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Very good article Wikiboy96 17:56, August 30, 2010 (UTC)Wikiboy96