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The following is an archived discussion of a featured list nomination. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the article's talk page or in Wikipedia talk:Featured list candidates. No further edits should be made to this page.

The list was promoted by Matthewedwards 19:06, 11 July 2009 [1].

List of pre-Stonewall LGBT actions in the United States[edit]

Nominator(s): Otto4711 (talk) 21:33, 27 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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I am nominating this for featured list because I believe that although it's a new list, it meets all of the FL requirements and addresses an aspect of American history that is under-represented both in Wikipedia in general and in the Featured material specifically. Note that the list is going to be featured on the main page as a Did you know... item on June 28. Appearing on the front page is a vandal magnet, so while tomorrow's edits may look like edit warring, it will likely be vandal-fighting instead. Otto4711 (talk) 21:33, 27 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Wow, the article made it through the front page with no vandalism. Hope that's not because people think it's a boring topic... Otto4711 (talk) 05:49, 29 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Support, all issues resolved. Dabomb87 (talk) 19:46, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Resolved issues, Dabomb87 (talk)
Comments from Dabomb87 (talk · contribs) Interesting stuff. I'm glad you've returned to FLC.
  • "there were a number of demonstrations and actions that took place before that date." A bit wordy; could be "several demonstrations and actions took place before that date."
  • Reworded.
  • "A favorite technique of the early movement was the picket line" The movement itself didn't have a preference; could be "A favorite technique of those involved in the early movement was the picket line", or something like that.
  • Reworded.
  • The table should be under a separate level-2 header.
  • Done.
  • Have you considered making the table sortable by date and location? If you want, I can do it for you.
  • I honestly don't see much point in sorting by date. Location would be fine, although since there are some combined entries it won't be completely correct.
  • I sorted by location, using hidden sortkeys. I also implemented sorting by date; I hope you don't mind. Dabomb87 (talk) 19:23, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • "Over 200 gay men "-->More than 200 gay men
  • Reworded.
  • I noticed that this is a pre-Stonewall Riots list. If possible, you might explain how LBGT actions changed after this milestone event. Dabomb87 (talk) 16:57, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • There really wasn't a huge change. The picket line remained the pre-eminent technique for the next year or so and pickets continue to be used. The Gay Activists Alliance initiated "zaps" in 1970, but in practice these were little different from the earlier sit-ins.

Oppose until alternative text for images is added (I could be convinced it's not necessary but you might make the caption a bit more descriptive then) (discussion). Dabomb87 (talk) 01:26, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I added "alt=Gay and lesbian activists picket the White House in 1965 demanding equal rights." I'm not familiar with alt text so I hope that's all right. Otto4711 (talk) 02:22, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sources look good. Dabomb87 (talk) 19:46, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • It's a reprint of a magazine article that was published by a homophile group. The magazine, Tangents, is described in various reliable sources as having high standards of editorial quality and control. I can back it up with another citation if you think it's needed. Otto4711 (talk) 18:34, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • A backup source would be nice. The problem with reprints is that there could be transcription errors, content changes, etc. Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 18:38, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Second source added. The other references in the same item also back up the cited information. Otto4711 (talk) 18:52, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Support, all issues resolved. Goodraise 01:19, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Resolved comments from Goodraise 01:19, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
*"To protest US military treatment of gay people" - Sounds wrong to me. How about "To protest the US military's treatment of gay people"?

A very nice list. I'm looking forward to supporting this nomination. Goodraise 00:06, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Items 1 and 3 addressed. We have no article on "Armed Services Day". What we have is a list of Armed Forces Days commemorated around the world. It appears based on the timing of the US's day that "Armed Services Day" and Armed Forces Day are the same, but I can't find a source that says so and every source I've seen on the demonstration uses Services. Without a source I believe wikilinking the Forces list would constitute original research by synthesis. Otto4711 (talk) 00:32, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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