Changes: Alternative History:Featured alternate history

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This page is for nominating timelines to our Featured Articles List. These alternate histories are meant to be the best work that we have here at the Alternate History Wiki and must meet the following criteria:

Well written: the prose of the alternate history is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard.
Comprehensive: the alternate history neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; more than one article is used to convey the alternate history.
Plausible: the POD and the altered events following the POD are logically what would happen if history was changed.
Neutral: the alternate history gives an objective view of the altered history without being overly influenced by politics, religion, nationalism, etc.; it is not a "wank" of any one country or faction.
Well researched: From the text and the discussion, it is evident that the writers have used OTL sources to inform the timeline. A "works cited" section on the portal or a separate page is optional.
Peaceful collaboration: the alternate history is not subject to ongoing edit wars.
Portal Page: the alternate history has a portal page that summarizes the work and prepares the reader for the detail in the connected articles.
Appropriate structure: the majority of articles in the alternate history have a system of hierarchical section headings, a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents, and a lead section to describe the article.
Visuals: the alternate history makes use of pictures, flags, maps, tables, videos, etc.

Any registered user with 100 or more edits can nominate a timeline (except its creator/caretaker). You may nominate an article by yourself, or with other users. You will need to sign the nomination, so a confirmation can be completed. Voting for or against nominations also requires a minimum of 100 edits.

If an alternate history receives a nomination, the {{featured candidate}} template will be placed on the portal page until a decision is reached.

If an alternate history becomes a featured timeline, the {{featured}} template will be placed on the portal page and the alternate history added to the Featured list. The nomination and discussion will be moved to the archive.

Nomination Process

Link to the portal page of the candidate timeline, and explain why it should be featured. You can also explain what needs to be improved on the article, if there are minor changes needed.
1. You must follow the format below.
2. You cannot nominate your own timeline.
3. Failed nominations must wait six months before getting nominated again.
Add the {{featured candidate}} template to the article.
The alternate history can be adjusted to respond to objections.
1. Objectors must explain why they are objecting.
The alternate history will be added to the Featured list if 2/3 of the votes are cast in support after two weeks since it was nominated.
1. The nomination itself counts as 1 vote in support.

Sample Nomination

Please copy and paste this format for your own nomination.

===[[Title of candidate]]===

Enter your reason. ~~~~

*'''Supporters'''

**~~~~

*'''Objectors'''

*'''Discussion'''

This is what it should look like:

Title of candidate

I like this, because it is good. User (talk) 13:00, Smarch 13, 20X6 (UTC)

Supporters

- User (talk) 13:00, Smarch 13, 20X6 (UTC)

Objectors

Discussion

Please put new nominations at the bottom of the Nominations section.

Nominations

Featured Review Process

Sometimes timelines are elevated to featured status when they should not be. Other times a good timeline is featured, but later changes make it unworthy of being a featured timeline. If you think this has happened, you can put the timeline under review by following these steps:

Use the nomination template above and explain why the timeline should no longer be featured.
Add the {{featured review}} template to the article.
If 3 editors above the number of those who object, following a two week period, support removing its featured status, it will no longer be considered a featured TL.

Voting as a "supporter" means that you are supporting the nomination to remove the timeline's featured status.

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-'''Nominations for Featured Alternate Histories''' are the proper way of nominating the best alternate histories that we have here at the Alternate History Wiki. These alternate histories must meet the following criteria:
+This page is for nominating timelines to our [[Alternative History:Featured Articles List|Featured Articles List]].  These alternate histories are meant to be the best work that we have here at the Alternate History Wiki and must meet the following criteria:
-*'''Well-written''': the prose of the alternate history is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard;
+*'''Well written''': the prose of the alternate history is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard.
-*'''Comprehensive''': the alternate history neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; more than one article is used to convey the alternate history
+*'''Comprehensive''': the alternate history neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; more than one article is used to convey the alternate history.
-*'''Plausible''': the POD and the altered events following the POD are logically what would happen if history was changed
+*'''Plausible''': the POD and the altered events following the POD are logically what would happen if history was changed.
-*'''Neutral''': the alternate history does its best to give an objective view of the altered history without being overly influenced by politics, religion, nationalism, etc.; it is not a "wankfest"
+*'''Neutral''': the alternate history gives an objective view of the altered history without being overly influenced by politics, religion, nationalism, etc.; it is not a "[[Alternative History:Terminology|wank]]" of any one country or faction.
+*'''Well researched''': From the text and the discussion, it is evident that the writers have used OTL sources to inform the timeline. A "works cited" section on the portal or a separate page is optional.
 *'''Peaceful collaboration''': the alternate history is not subject to ongoing edit wars.
-*'''Portal Page''': the alternate history has a portal page that summarizes the work and prepares the reader for the detail in the connected articles;
+*'''Portal Page''': the alternate history has a portal page that summarizes the work and prepares the reader for the detail in the connected articles.
-*'''Appropriate structure''': the majority of articles in the alternate history have a system of hierarchical section headings, a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents and a lead section to describe the article
+*'''Appropriate structure''': the majority of articles in the alternate history have a system of hierarchical section headings, a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents, and a lead section to describe the article.
-*'''External sources''': the alternate history provides OTL sources to support the events after the POD either on the portal page or a separate article
+*'''Visuals''': the alternate history makes use of pictures, flags, maps, tables, videos, etc.
-*'''Supplements''': the alternate history makes use of pictures, flags, maps, tables, videos, etc.
-'''ANY REGISTERED USER''' can nominate a timeline (except its creator/caretaker). You may nominate an article by yourself, or with other users. You will need to sign the nomination, so a confirmation can be completed. '''IMPORTANT: only registered users with 100 or more edits will be allowed to vote in the featured TL nominations or to nominate candidates'''. <!-- Rule applies only to vote casts after 6/9/2010 -->
+''Any registered user with 100 or more edits'' can nominate a timeline (except its creator/caretaker).<!-- Rule applies only to vote casts after 6/9/2010 --> You may nominate an article by yourself, or with other users. You will need to sign the nomination, so a confirmation can be completed. Voting for or against nominations also requires a minimum of 100 edits.
 If an alternate history receives a nomination, the '''[[:Template:Featured candidate|<nowiki>{{featured candidate}}</nowiki> template]]''' will be placed on the portal page until a decision is reached.
-If an alternate history becomes a featured timeline, the '''[[:Template:Featured|<nowiki>{{featured}}</nowiki> template]]''' will be placed on the portal page and the alternate history will be added to the '''[[Alternative History:Featured Articles List|list]]'''. The nomination discussion will be moved to the '''[[Alternative History:Featured alternate history/former nomination archive|archive]]'''.
+If an alternate history becomes a featured timeline, the '''[[:Template:Featured|<nowiki>{{featured}}</nowiki> template]]''' will be placed on the portal page and the alternate history added to the [[Alternative History:Featured Articles List|Featured list]]. The nomination and discussion will be moved to the [[Alternative History:Featured alternate history/former nomination archive|archive]].
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 == Nomination Process ==
-#First chose an alternate history, and explain why the alternate history would be a good candidate. Also, you can explain what needs to be improved on the article.
+#Link to the portal page of the candidate timeline, and explain why it should be featured. You can also explain what needs to be improved on the article, if there are minor changes needed.
-##You cannot nominate your own timelines.
+##You must follow the format below.
+##You cannot nominate your own timeline.
-##Failure to follow the correct format and positioning will result in the nomination being removed.
+##Failed nominations must wait six months before getting nominated again.
 #Add the '''[[:Template:Featured candidate|<nowiki>{{featured candidate}}</nowiki> template]]''' to the article.
-#The alternate history should be adjusted if anyone opposes it.
+#The alternate history can be adjusted to respond to objections.
-##Objectors must explain why they are objecting to be valid.
+##Objectors must explain why they are objecting.
-#The alternate history will be added to the '''[[Alternative History:Featured Articles List|list]]''' if 2/3 of the votes are cast in support after two weeks since it was nominated.
+#The alternate history will be added to the [[Alternative History:Featured Articles List|Featured list]] if '''2/3''' of the votes are cast in support after two weeks since it was nominated.
+##The nomination itself counts as 1 vote in support.
 === Sample Nomination ===
-''Please copy and paste this format for your own nomination.''<br />
+''Please copy and paste this format for your own nomination.''
-<nowiki> ===[[Portal Page of alternate history]]=== </nowiki>
-<nowiki> Enter your reason.  Sign it.</nowiki>
+<nowiki>===[[Title of candidate]]===</nowiki>
+Enter your reason.  <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>
 <nowiki>*'''Supporters'''</nowiki>
+<nowiki>**~~~~</nowiki>
-Stepintime
 <nowiki>*'''Objectors'''</nowiki>
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 This is what it should look like:
-===[[Portal Page of alternate history]]===
+===[[Title of candidate]]===
-I like this, because it is good. (sample, not intended for copying!)
+I like this, because it is good. [[User]] ([[talk]]) 13:00, Smarch 13, 20X6 (UTC)
-signed: ''wiki signature''
 *'''Supporters'''
+**[[User]] ([[talk]]) 13:00, Smarch 13, 20X6 (UTC)
 *'''Objectors'''
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 *'''Discussion'''
-''Note: Please put new nominations at the bottom of the Nominations section.''
+''Please put new nominations at the bottom of the Nominations section.''
 == Nominations ==
-===[[Cromwell the Great]]===
+== Featured Review Process ==
-In my belief, the CtG timeline is one of the most-well written and structured timelines on this wiki.
+Sometimes timelines are elevated to featured status when they should not be. Other times a good timeline is featured, but later changes make it unworthy of being a featured timeline. If you think this has happened, you can put the timeline under review by following these steps:
+#Use the nomination template above and explain why the timeline should no longer be featured.
+#Add the '''[[:Template:Featured review|<nowiki>{{featured review}}</nowiki> template]]''' to the article.
+#If 3 editors above the number of those who object, following a two week period, support removing its featured status, it will no longer be considered a featured TL.
+Voting as a "supporter" means that you are supporting the nomination to ''remove'' the timeline's featured status.
-The pages are professional, packed with information, with quotes and portraits.
+== Reviews ==
-The historic setting sets it apart from other timelines, and is one of the reasons I enjoy the timeline.
+[[Category:Main]]
-To my knowledge, there are 127 pages in the timeline (including preposals and obsolete pages). Even though there are not as many pages as others, the quality of its pages sets it apart from others. [[User:AlthistWriter|AlthistWriter]] ([[User talk:AlthistWriter|talk]]) 19:22, July 30, 2018 (UTC)
+[[Category:Featured Timelines|*]]
-*'''Supporters'''
-** Well deserved to be a featured history. --{{NuclearVacuum/Signature}} 21:00, July 30, 2018 (UTC)
-** ^ what he said. -- {{SolaceSig}}
-** From what I've seen, an excellent timeline, a rarer premise, and a great amount of depth. "[[User:Monster Pumpkin|<font color="#AACC99">''This is not your grave''</font>]] [[User talk:Monster Pumpkin|<font color="olivedrab">''but you are welcome in it.''</font>]]" 02:10, July 31, 2018 (UTC)
-** <span style="-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFFFFF 50%,#FFFFFF 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFD700 50%,#000000 50%));"><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:1px;padding-top:1px;-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#080808 45%,#000000 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#000000 45%,#202020 50%));border-top-left-radius:500px 400px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px 400px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Image:Cthulhu.jpg|30px|link=User blog:Thewolvesden]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Image:Wolf hd by arma3lonewolf-d8m9rto.jpg|38px|link=User:Thewolvesden]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #000000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF">[[User talk:Thewolvesden|<span><font color=black face="Helvetica">''Deadly State of Mind''</font></span>]]&nbsp;[[Special:Contributions/Scrawland Scribblescratch|<span><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" title="Contribs"><small>''Leader of the Knights of Scraw.''</small></font></span>]]&nbsp;</span> 11:29, July 31, 2018 (UTC)
-** [[User:SkyGreen24|Supreme]][[User talk:SkyGreen24|Sensual]][[User blog:SkyGreen24|Samrāṭ]][[User:SkyGreen24/(In)famous quotes|Sky]] 11:48, July 31, 2018 (UTC)
-** Stepintime
+== See also ==
-*'''Objectors'''
+{{Featured Timelines}}
-*'''Discussion'''
-== Featured Review Process ==
-Sometimes timelines are elevated to featured status when they should not be. Also sometimes a good featured timeline is elevated, but later changes make it unworthy of being a featured timeline. If you think this has happened, you can put the timeline under review by following these steps:
-#Use the nomination template above and explain why the timeline should no longer be featured.
-#Add the '''[[Template:Featured review|<nowiki>{{featured review}}</nowiki>]] template''' to the article.
-#If 3 editors above the number of those who object, following a two week period, support removing it's featured status, it will no longer be considered a featured TL.
-'''IMPORTANT: By putting yourself down as a supporter, you are supporting the nomination to remove the timeline's featured status.'''
-==Reviews==
-[[Category:Main]]