Talk:American Civil War/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Modussiccandi (talk · contribs) 18:01, 25 May 2021 (UTC)


 * I saw this topic on the nominations list and was impressed to that someone had taken the time to improve such an important article. Having read through the article, I believe it isn't close to being a Good Article. Numerous passages of text are unreferenced and I suspect a closer look would reveal many unsubstantiated claims. For example, the entire "Lower Seaboard theater", and much of the "Western theater" section do not have a single reference. What is more, there are still a number of maintenance tags pointing to more issues I haven't yet discovered. Such problems should be addressed before a GA nomination. It would take even experienced editors a long time to fix an article of this length. I will therefore quick fail this nomination. I'm pinging you out of courtesy because I've seen that you've tried to tell Caustic3 how futile this nomination is. Best, Modussiccandi (talk) 18:01, 25 May 2021 (UTC)


 * I agree this is futile. As is, it immediately fails criteria 5 as there is an ongoing lead dispute. I have had my eye on taking this to GA for a while, and am working to get there, but I expect it will take me some months of work at a bare minimum. I have given Caustic much advice on the matter and hope they take it. Otherwise, I suggest that this quickfail or be withdrawn. Much of the article remains un or under-sourced, and it is on the long side. CaptainEek  Edits Ho Cap'n!⚓ 18:12, 25 May 2021 (UTC)

I agree with you both, I personally have only proofed the lead. I did notice that the article was once a good article but since lost its place and I am really curious as to why it did. Thank you both for your time and valid criticism as well as explaining the criteria of this page. Hasta la vista Caustic3 (talk) 18:32, 25 May 2021 (UTC)