Talk:Flag of Guernsey/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Argento Surfer (talk · contribs) 19:10, 23 January 2018 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria It may take me a day or two to complete the review. If you disagree with any of my comments, don't hesitate to argue them - I'm willing to be persuaded. Once complete, I'll be using this review to score points in the 2018 wikicup. Argento Surfer (talk) 19:10, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
 * 1) Is it well written?
 * A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:
 * Lead
 * "standard" should link to War flag
 * "Since 2000, a red ensign ... has been used as the government's ...blue ensign." - This may just be my ignorance of some flag jargon, but this doesn't sound right. Maybe "in place of" instead of "as"?
 * History
 * "confusion at the Commonwealth Games" - the 1982 games?
 * "The flag would then fly for a year before being replaced with a new one." - I think it should be more clear that the flag is left up for a year, then a new flag is raised to replace the remains of the old one. Changing tense would help some. Something like "The flag flies/flew continuously until the following year, when it is/was replaced with a fresh one."
 * "The flag later provided inspiration for the flag of Alderney" - I think removing "later" and inserting "1993" would add clarity.
 * "a green and white tricolour with the coat of arms of Guernsey in the centre was created" ...by whom?
 * Guernsey ensign
 * no concern
 * Gallery of historical flags
 * If ref 16 can't be repaired/replaced (see below), the "doubtful" information about the 19th century flag will need to be removed.
 * B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:
 * no concern
 * 1) Is it verifiable with no original research?
 * A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:
 * no concern
 * B. All in-line citations are from reliable sources, including those for direct quotations, statistics, published opinion, counter-intuitive or controversial statements that are challenged or likely to be challenged, and contentious material relating to living persons&mdash;science-based articles should follow the scientific citation guidelines:
 * Ref 6 is a permanent dead link. I browsed the host site, but was unable to find the original source. If an archived version can't be found, the material will need a replacement source.
 * Ref 16 doesn't work for me either. There isn't a website or publisher provided.
 * C. It contains no original research:
 * no concern
 * D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:
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 * 1) Is it broad in its coverage?
 * A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:
 * no concern
 * B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style):
 * no concern
 * 1) Is it neutral?
 * It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:
 * no concern
 * 1) Is it stable?
 * It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:
 * no concern
 * 1) Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?
 * A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:
 * no concern
 * B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
 * no alt text for the flag images, but I think that's ok in this particular case.
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass or Fail:
 * Pass pending response to the notes above. Argento Surfer (talk) 20:08, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I am currently busy in real life but will try to get around to fixing these within a week or two.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 10:00, 27 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Ok. Please ping me when you get to it. Argento Surfer (talk) 13:32, 29 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I have done it now.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 08:15, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the corrections. Easy pass. Argento Surfer (talk) 13:50, 5 February 2018 (UTC)