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 (6)

 * 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

Oppose (1)

 * 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)

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)

Ralph Wiggum
Very detailed, and if his "home daddy" can make it to the featured article spot, so can he! :) Dohayecarumbadoh 01:29, June 5, 2010 (UTC)

Support (12)

 * 1) Seems like a great article and could easily be featured. 06:43, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Long, detailed article that is in-universe style. Josegiraffio 09:25, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) It's got my support. 11:21, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) My suport too. &mdash;  The  Homer  14:03, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) Agreed.Pokeman223 15:16, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) Sure. - ThePlatypus 18:01, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) Good article UFO Editor 18:44, June 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) I love Ralph Wiggum! He's so stupid! The article is super good Qazwsx1
 * 9) Yep definetly. HOMR
 * 10) Agreed. This is a really good article and I'd like to see Little Ralphie get a time to shine. -- Mythigator 13:14, July 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 11) i agree let it be locke97 9:23 july 5, 2010
 * 12) YES!!!!! Kev379 18:48, July 24, 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 (5)

 * 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. :)

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 (5)

 * 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!

Comments

 * Rest of the article seems fine but the appearences section is incomplete. Josegiraffio 19:21, June 6, 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 (3)

 * 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