User talk:Surtsicna

Hello, Surtsicna, and welcome to Wikipedia! I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages you might find helpful:

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Nomination for merging of Template:Infobox peerage title

Template:Infobox peerage title has been nominated for merging with Template:Infobox family. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you.

DYK for Reactions to the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses

Hi Surtsicna, I notcied you rejected the DYK nomination for Reactions to the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses, as the article was a split from a parent and therefore considered not new. Having reviewed WP:DYKNEW prior to nomination, it's clear it comes under the criteria of "an article is considered new if, within the last seven days, the article has been created in mainspace from a redlink or redirect", is this context technically from a redirect. Could you point me in the direct of the guidelines where it states that the article must be based on new content, as opposed to simply being a new article, as you describe in the DYK review? Thanks. CNC (talk) 12:06, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, CNC. Please see WP:DYKAIM, which lists "to showcase new and improved content" as the first of the aims of the project. This precedes WP:DYKNEW, and explains what is meant by "new" article in WP:DYKNEW. The article does not feature enough new content to qualify and may never do so, but it may yet qualify as improved if it undergoes a successful GA nomination first. Surtsicna (talk) 15:41, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I get it now, thanks for explaining. I should have read that part too in hindsight, apologies. CNC (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Walter III Brisebarre

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Walter III Brisebarre you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Borsoka -- Borsoka (talk) 05:01, 18 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Alice of Antioch

On 20 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alice of Antioch, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a bishop complained to the pope that Princess Alice of Antioch refused to share her raiding spoils with him? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alice of Antioch. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alice of Antioch), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Greetings and...

Hi Surtsicna! Just to let you know that I have just restored the image you deleted from Adelaide of Aquitaine, and have added a caption that sources it. You can find my rationale, of sorts, and such as it is, on the corresponding talk page. Regards, Technopat (talk) 01:52, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William (bishop of Acre)

On 21 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William (bishop of Acre), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that William, a medieval bishop of Acre, "met a strange and undeserved fate" at the hands of a mentally ill young priest? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William (bishop of Acre). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, William (bishop of Acre)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 12:03, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 10,114 views (842.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2025 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:29, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Council of Tripoli

Hello! Your submission of Council of Tripoli at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! ~Darth Stabro^{Talk • Contribs} 02:43, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation to discussion

@Surtsicna You are invited to join the discussion on the "Personal interests" section at Talk: William, Prince of Wales. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 09:58, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Hospital of St. John (Jerusalem)

Hello! Your submission of Hospital of St. John (Jerusalem) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Muhandes (talk) 23:20, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Bertrand of Toulouse (son of Alfonso Jordan)

On 25 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bertrand of Toulouse (son of Alfonso Jordan), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the capture of the crusader Bertrand of Toulouse by Muslims was blamed by an anonymous monk on the "treachery" of Queen Melisende and Countess Hodierna? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bertrand of Toulouse (son of Alfonso Jordan). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bertrand of Toulouse (son of Alfonso Jordan)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Laun chba ller 12:03, 25 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Walter III Brisebarre

The article Walter III Brisebarre you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Walter III Brisebarre for comments about the article, and Talk:Walter III Brisebarre/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Borsoka -- Borsoka (talk) 16:45, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Brachyrhaphis roseni

On 27 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brachyrhaphis roseni, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brachyrhaphis roseni (examples pictured) and B. rhabdophora are difficult to breed because they voraciously eat their own young? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brachyrhaphis roseni. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Brachyrhaphis roseni), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 27 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora

On 27 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brachyrhaphis roseni (examples pictured) and B. rhabdophora are difficult to breed because they voraciously eat their own young? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brachyrhaphis roseni. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 27 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Popes

Howdy. Someone (or many) have been undoing or changing the edits you made to the intros/infoboxes of popes - I've since restored some of them. Also, they've been splitting 'Pope' in the succession boxes, into 'Sovereign of the Catholic Church' under church titles & 'Pope' under regnal title (I've undone those), which was creating duplicates. GoodDay (talk) 16:19, 27 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey. Thanks for keeping an eye out. Surtsicna (talk) 16:22, 27 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Tyrannasorus rex

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Tyrannasorus rex you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Jens Lallensack -- Jens Lallensack (talk) 00:22, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Tyrannasorus rex

The article Tyrannasorus rex you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Tyrannasorus rex and Talk:Tyrannasorus rex/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Jens Lallensack -- Jens Lallensack (talk) 01:02, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Talk: Donald Trump lead sentence discussion

Hi Surtsicna,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out about a consensus debate currently happening on Donald Trump’s page, as it mirrors a similar situation we encountered during Joe Biden’s presidency. Four years ago, we agreed on a consensus to keep the lead sentence format, which I believe was both fair and sensible. Specifically, the line for Joe Biden was: "...who has been the 46th and current president of the United States since 2021." Looking back, I see that you were in favor of maintaining this as the status quo. Talk:Joe Biden/Archive 15#RfC: Should we say he is "current" president in the lead, or not?

I believe we should apply this same structure to Donald Trump’s page, just as we did for Joe Biden and Barack Obama before him, to ensure consistency and clarity. This format clearly conveys the order ("47th"), incumbency ("current"), and start date ("since 2025"), which helps maintain uniformity across presidential biographies.

Given your involvement and knowledge of that earlier consensus, your insights would be incredibly valuable in the current discussion. It’s important that we uphold the same standards regardless of the officeholder, and I’d appreciate it if you could weigh in, share your thoughts, and cast a vote. Here is the current discussion and vote underway: Talk:Donald Trump, Superseding consensus #50, sentences 1 and 2

Thanks a lot, and I hope you’ll consider contributing. TimeToFixThis (talk) 11:32, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Diocese of Banias

On 30 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Diocese of Banias, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Adam and John were the only Latin bishops of Banias who lived in Banias? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diocese of Banias. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Diocese of Banias), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Adam of Acre

On 30 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Adam of Acre, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Adam and John were the only Latin bishops of Banias who lived in Banias? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diocese of Banias. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Adam of Acre), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John (bishop of Banyas)

On 30 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John (bishop of Banyas), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Adam and John were the only Latin bishops of Banias who lived in Banias? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diocese of Banias. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John (bishop of Banyas)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Tyrannasorus rex

The article Tyrannasorus rex you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Tyrannasorus rex for comments about the article, and Talk:Tyrannasorus rex/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Jens Lallensack -- Jens Lallensack (talk) 01:41, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for County of Champagne

On 31 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article County of Champagne, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that King Philip refused to give up Champagne? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/County of Champagne. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, County of Champagne), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Great hook! Viriditas (talk) 00:29, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, thank you, @Viriditas. When I find myself lacking a hook that would be interesting to an average reader, I resort to word play. This one is tame compared to bicolor molly, the dwarf molly, and the mangrove molly 😳 Surtsicna (talk) 01:02, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, thanks. Now I will have to study up on your hooks. Viriditas (talk) 21:27, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ernesius

On 2 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ernesius, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ernesius. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ernesius), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

charlotte ^👸♥ 00:23, 2 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Council of Tripoli

On 7 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Council of Tripoli, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that summons to the Council of Tripoli were issued in the name of the Church to bypass the issue of whether a king could summon a prince? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Council of Tripoli. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Council of Tripoli), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

GAN DYK idea

If you want to nominate an interesting DYK, instead of Bella Goth, maybe Poop emoji would be more interesting (which I already nominated to GAN) 😅. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 01:02, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, that would indeed make a good DYK. I hope it will pass. You too can nominate it then :D Surtsicna (talk) 06:54, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I was just hoping you're able to review it instead of Bella Goth hehe. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 07:01, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If nobody else takes it up, I might. Truth be told, I have never been on the reviewer side of GAN and was interested in the Bella article because of childhood memories :) Surtsicna (talk) 07:33, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Same, but I only played Sims 4 before and the article was kinda hard for me to understand/fix everything (Additionally, I'm not native to English). 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 07:38, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Commissioner of Baseball

Do you have any suggestions on how to handle the capitalization issue in the lede of this page? There seems to be a general lack of respect for MOS over there. —Eyer (he/him) If you reply, add {{reply to|Eyer}} to your message. 18:16, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Humphrey III of Toron

On 11 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Humphrey III of Toron, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the early 1170s Humphrey III of Toron may have been the lord of Transjordan, but he also may have been dead? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Humphrey III of Toron. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Humphrey III of Toron), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

		The DYK Barnstar
		For your consistently high quality and interesting contributions to Did You Know, this barnstar is for you! Best, Tenpop421 (talk) 20:03, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That is so kind, Tenpop421. Thank you! Surtsicna (talk) 20:04, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Fancy molly

On 12 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fancy molly, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the black molly might not be a black molly? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fancy molly. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fancy molly), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 12:04, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Poecilia sphenops

On 12 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Poecilia sphenops, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the black molly might not be a black molly? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fancy molly. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Poecilia sphenops), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 12:04, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hodierna of Jerusalem

On 13 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hodierna of Jerusalem, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to legend, troubadour Jaufre Rudel fell in love with Countess Hodierna of Tripoli without ever having seen her, sailed to Tripoli to meet her, and promptly died in her arms (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hodierna of Jerusalem. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hodierna of Jerusalem), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Kusma (talk) 00:02, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	For your DYK about Hodierna of Jerusalem, the funniest I've seen in a long time. *TheTechnician27* (Talk page) 05:59, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Haha, yes, the bloke might have simped a bit too hard. Thank you! Surtsicna (talk) 08:36, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Walter III Brisebarre

On 14 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Walter III Brisebarre, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Walter III Brisebarre renounced the lordship of Beirut to inherit a greater lordship from his father-in-law, only to permanently lose both upon the deaths of his wife, Helena of Milly, and their daughter Beatrice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Walter III Brisebarre. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Walter III Brisebarre), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Laun chba ller 00:02, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Miles of Plancy

On 14 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Miles of Plancy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a contemporary chronicler does not dare say who assassinated Miles of Plancy (event pictured), but a later source implicates an in-law? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Miles of Plancy. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Miles of Plancy), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Laun chba ller 12:02, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Henry Symeonis

On 16 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Henry Symeonis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that until 1827 University of Oxford graduates had to swear never to reconcile with Henry Symeonis, although it appears that by the 1650s everyone had forgotten why, or who he was? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry Symeonis. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Henry Symeonis), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This was a really fun read! Panini! • 🥪 02:19, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am glad that you liked it ❤️ It was very fun to write too. Surtsicna (talk) 07:33, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mammillaria prolifera

On 18 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mammillaria prolifera, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to one cacti nurseryman, the Texas nipple cactus (pictured) is so easy to grow that connoisseurs almost look down on it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mammillaria prolifera. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mammillaria prolifera), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Laun chba ller 00:02, 18 February 2025 (UTC) [reply]

Thank you for another interesting article with a great pic! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:48, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for reviewing it, @Gerda! It was actually the pic that inspired me to write it. It was too good not to have a decent article with it :) Surtsicna (talk) 23:17, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I can see that ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:15, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Kusma -- Kusma (talk) 14:41, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]