Wikipedia:Articles for improvement/Archives/Unsuccessful Nominations/March 2013

This page lists the TAFI nominations that were closed as unsuccessful in March 2013.

Archived March 4th

 * (from the article): A term used in the United Kingdom to refer specifically to woodland that has existed continuously since 1600 or before in England and Wales (or 1750 in Scotland). Northamerica1000(talk) 12:59, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 06:03, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Oppose Low readership. In fairly good shape. -—Kvng 19:45, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A unique type of airship that may interest readers and editors. Northamerica1000(talk) 15:51, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:03, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Oppose Weird niche between Blimp and Hot air balloon. Few readers. -—Kvng 19:31, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Archived March 7th

 * You know, the paintings by Monet. Plus, 1000 daily hits. Moswento talky 10:32, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support. Lots of potential. — Theopolisme   ( talk )  03:55, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nominated by --Coin945 (talk) 18:28, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Oppose article is in good shape. Original report of start class was wrong. I have corrected. -—Kvng 19:11, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * (Renominated from archive: Unsuccessful nominations – January 2013.) This topic would likely appeal to a diverse variety of Wikipedia's editors and readers. Northamerica1000(talk) 13:43, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support I did nominate it originally, after all. :)--Coin945 (talk) 18:27, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * All know about it. Article needs help. --Coin945 (talk) 10:35, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Oppose - Rather technical; unlikely to appeal to many editors/readers. Northamerica1000(talk) 13:50, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Oppose Not enough readers. -—Kvng 19:17, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * All know about it. Article needs help. --Coin945 (talk) 10:35, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Oppose - Rather technical; unlikely to appeal to many editors/readers. Northamerica1000(talk) 13:51, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Oppose doesn't clearly merit its own article. I have proposed a merge to Animation. -—Kvng 19:11, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * All know about it. Article needs help. --Coin945 (talk) 10:35, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Very popular C class article. -—Kvng 19:20, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Needs cleanup, sourcing. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:56, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 19:24, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Ushau97 talk  contribs 12:44, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 23:35, 24 February 2013 (UTC)


 * 01:22, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * High importance to several projects. Merely a stub. -—Kvng 19:49, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Horai  551 07:29, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Coin945 (talk) 11:42, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * 15:09, 24 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 20:17, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 19:04, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A Mexican hot drink and comfort food. Moswento talky 10:38, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support. Northamerica1000(talk) 23:46, 24 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A high-importance stub. Quick search shows many sources. Moswento talky 09:56, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:30, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Northamerica1000(talk) 13:35, 15 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom. --Coin945 (talk) 05:12, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 06:03, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Ushau97  talk  contribs 12:47, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:27, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A WWII attempt to develop a "pigeon-guided missile". What's not to like? Moswento talky 10:11, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Precursor to the current South Korean government, need expansion on formation, what went on during the 12 years it ruled, what happened towards the end. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Biblical battle that led to the death of Josiah. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 10:06, 22 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 18:37, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


 * The study of ancient writing. Pretty bad at the moment.--Coin945 (talk) 11:20, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:30, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Moswento talky 08:43, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A significant state in Central Asia from the second quarter of 16th century to the late–18th century.--Coin945 (talk) 11:20, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 08:43, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A Middle Horizon civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru, from about CE 500 to 1000..--Coin945 (talk) 11:20, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:30, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Moswento talky 08:43, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Name for the muse of severl ancient poets, could easily be improved by translating the significantly developed Russian version of this article. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 19:04, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 10:45, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 18:41, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 08:43, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Goes to show how much we use words without not really knowing what they mean. The definition given ("any creature, usually found in legends or horror fiction, that is often hideous and may produce fear or physical harm by either its appearance or its actions") is so vague and subjective I wonder why 'monster' gets tossed around so much these days..--Coin945 (talk) 07:32, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Re-nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Capacity to become a FL, needs cleanup and organization, more pictures and examples, sources. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 21:01, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Ushau97 talk  contribs 12:52, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Early worker on relativity, presented the idea of time and space being a four dimensional conjunct, his work led directly to Einstein's later work on general relativity. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 15:19, 22 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Editor for the Encylopedia Brittanica, notably for the 1911 edition that a lot of Wikipedia articles are based on. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 10:13, 22 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Notable philosophical text, Pascal's defence of Christianity and origin of the concept of Pascal's Wager. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 10:14, 22 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Indian vedic sage, founder of a major school of Indian Philosphy Samkhya. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Notable work from which we get most of our knowledge about the presocratic philosophers. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Economic/psycological problem where one takes more than their share. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)

Archived March 14th

 * We can talk about so much more... ethics, history, prevelance etc. Such an important yet largely hush hush topic. I wouldn't be surprised if most of those daily views were by aspiring performers who have been told this is their only route to success. Sick, really... :/--Coin945 (talk) 18:05, 2 March 2013 (UTC)


 * --Coin945 (talk) 20:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * --Coin945 (talk) 20:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * 05:32, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 19:03, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Expansion on historical towers, descriptions of types. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support. 05:46, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support.--Coin945 (talk) 20:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support 05:34, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support.--Coin945 (talk) 20:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 04:48, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Horai 551 06:03, 2 March 2013 (UTC)


 * Primarily in a list format, there are plenty of opportunities for expansion, including the addition of short descriptions for each listing. Northamerica1000(talk) 03:24, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support. -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 18:43, 7 March 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 02:25, 1 March 2013 (UTC)


 * (Nominated by Coin945).


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 14:52, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 09:51, 26 February 2013 (UTC)


 * --Coin945 (talk) 12:53, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Horai  551 06:03, 2 March 2013 (UTC)


 * --Coin945 (talk) 12:53, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * February 22nd was National Margarita Day in the United States, and the actual hits for this day are 6,404 as of this post. However, I used the page hits from the previous day, because this is more accurate regarding actual page hits the article receives on a daily basis. 03:49, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:53, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * 01:56, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 21:19, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:53, 25 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Two reefs, briefly a micronation, now considered part of Tonga. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support --Coin945 (talk) 11:40, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * World's first arch bridge made with cast iron, UNESCO world heritage site. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 10:05, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Coin945 (talk) 11:40, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Where three countries meet. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support --Coin945 (talk) 11:40, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Horai  551 10:28, 5 March 2013 (UTC)


 * A rather pathetic stub on something quite important. Lots to be added about history and geographical variation. Moswento talky 09:49, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support  Horai  551 07:34, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Coin945 (talk) 11:40, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 02:06, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 10:07, 1 March 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 23:50, 24 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:27, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 11:29, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 13:06, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Horai  551 07:38, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom--Coin945 (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Horai  551 07:38, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * An ancient Sanskrit romantic novel. Currently mostly a long plot synopsis. Moswento talky 10:28, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Nom.--Coin945 (talk) 11:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 00:32, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Northamerica1000(talk) 05:29, 1 March 2013 (UTC)


 * One of the most famous fictional characters ever. His article is barely more than a stub, while Pride & Prejudice is a 'B'.--Coin945 (talk) 11:11, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 13:08, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * One of the most famous fictional characters ever. His article is barely more than a stub, while Romeo and Juliet is featured.--Coin945 (talk) 11:11, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * This long article is a mess. Many of the links link to the wrong article. This could use a lot of help from TAFI. Horai 551 08:02, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 11:11, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * 01:12, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 18:02, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 11:11, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * An important American psychologist who worked on emotions. Moswento talky 10:20, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 11:11, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance Greek physicist and one of the most regularly cited researchers in the world,.--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance historical trail that notably claimed the life of Meriwether Lewis--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance minstrel song--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 13:10, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance military photographer noted for his prolific work during the Civil War.--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 13:10, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance former U.S. Representative from Mississippi's 1st congressional district--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance comedian--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance sociopolitical term--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance toy--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance chess piece--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance start article--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Top-importance stub.--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 00:10, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support -- Nick  Penguin ( contribs ) 14:14, 28 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Northamerica1000(talk) 23:59, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Overview topic that needs more depth, list of skills. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 20:26, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support Moswento talky 10:15, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Description of French-speakers, needs expansion on regions speaking French, notable francophones. -- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:39, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * A stub on a popular saying and business philosophy. Moswento talky 13:51, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Nick Penguin ( contribs ) 18:30, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Article currently only covers the topic from August 1972, the date of the last execution in Greece. What about before that? What are Greek attitudes towards capital punishment now? etc. Moswento talky 10:59, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Support--Coin945 (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC)