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Merkel-Raute

 * ... that the Merkel-Raute (pictured) has been described as "probably one of the most recognisable hand gestures in the world"?
 * Reviewed: Pending Battle of Raqqa (2013)
 * Comment: It would be great if this was posted on 22 September, the day of the German federal election. As the gesture is used by both Merkel's supporters and opponents, I don't think that this could be considered campaigning. What are your thoughts? Currently, there is no image yet (I raised the matter here and hope to get one in time); there would be two possibilities: One could either crop her portrait to only feature her hands, or take a photo of the giant billboard currently displayed in central Berlin. I would favor the latter, but I am aware that this choice could indeed be seen as an attempt of campaigning (because it is a supporters' poster). On the other hand, all that is shown are her hands. Again, what do you think?

Created by FoxyOrange (talk). Self nominated at 15:55, 8 September 2013 (UTC).


 * Symbol question.svg Article is long and new enough. Hook is quite interesting, short enough, and supported by in-line citation.  The formatting of the hook was off (no bold on subject article and (pictured) noted without picture); I have fixed those issues.  QPQ still needs to be completed. Cbl62 (talk) 16:14, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Please read the above comment. There is no image yet, but I will add one once it's available.--FoxyOrange (talk) 16:52, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
 * OK. Will put on hold for now.  Leave me a note when you think this is ready for final review. Cbl62 (talk) 17:32, 8 September 2013 (UTC)


 * I've just heard that cropped images are also acceptable to accompany the hook, so my problem with finding a suitable picture seems to have dissolved. Once again, I think it would be somewhat cool to have this posted on 22 September (preferably also in the correct time zone); and I do not think that this is campaigning, because the article and hook are neutral. The gesture is used as a symbol for Merkel's politics, in a positive way by her supporters and in a negative by her opponents. The image itself won't push any point of view.--FoxyOrange (talk) 20:22, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
 * File has been tagged for missing essential source info. That needs to be addressed. Cbl62 (talk) 00:35, 9 September 2013 (UTC)


 * Sorry for that, I'd been too hasty with the upload. Now, the licencing should be correct.--FoxyOrange (talk) 06:59, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Dear User:Cbl62 or whoever else is interested in this review, may I kindly asked what the current status is? Please note that 22 September is less than a week away (but of course, that date is only a suggestion). Best regards--FoxyOrange (talk) 06:08, 16 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg looks ok now. Cbl62 (talk)
 * Symbol delete vote.svg The article has been nominated for deletion, which is why I hereby withdraw this nomination.--FoxyOrange (talk) 05:42, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Symbol voting keep.svg It's not up for deletion any more. Restoring approval, based on Cbl62. --Orlady (talk) 19:19, 19 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh, I really thought that once being PRODed would mean that the article would (unfortunately) not be eligible for DYK anymore [for the record, I am the one who contested the PROD], because of a (perceived) dispute. But ok; User:Cbl62 and Orlady, do you think that now the article could be moved to the special occasions holding area in order to still allow it to be posted on 22 September?--FoxyOrange (talk) 19:38, 19 September 2013 (UTC)