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Thank you

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Thank you so much for your kind words. --A.S. Brown (talk) 15:19, 15 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Masonjoany

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On 20 August 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Masonjoany, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that women in Madagascar paint their faces with masonjoany (example pictured) as a form of decorative sun protection? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Masonjoany. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Masonjoany), 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.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 20 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Akazehe

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On 28 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Akazehe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rural women in Burundi greet each other with an intricate musical ritual called akazehe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Akazehe. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Akazehe), 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 28 November 2023 (UTC) [reply]

November songs
today · music

Thank you for a lovely article about an unusual topic! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:31, 28 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much! Zanahary (talk) 13:54, 28 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I was about to say the same thing! Rarely see content from Burundi on here! Would love to see your work up at Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/The 10,000 Challenge! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:34, 28 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much! I've added my contributions to the challenge list and will continue to do so as I edit and write. Zanahary (talk) 02:08, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Kangina

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On 17 December 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kangina, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rural Afghans keep fresh grapes in mud? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kangina. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kangina), 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 17 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

An apology

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By the way, I apologize for assuming bad faith at your MfD for No Nazis. I hadn't seen your final response to me until just now (looking for the link where I'd assumed bad faith) and I have to say that your response was warranted. I was being glib and unfriendly. Having dealt with a mountain of trolls is no excuse. You clearly have a lot to offer the encyclopedia and I hope you continue to play an active role –– even if (or rather especially because) we don't always agree. Generalrelative (talk) 03:27, 18 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Generalrelative, I appreciate that very much. Thank you for your kind words. Zanahary (talk) 03:53, 18 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

How did you manage to do this? Look for the second 'bark'. Shenme (talk) 01:18, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hahaha I have no idea! Thanks for catching it. Zanahary (talk) 01:21, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

OMG

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Savika is incredible. Thank you for creating. jengod (talk) 04:48, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Jengod, thank you so much! I’m really proud of it. How did you find it? I’ll ping you when it’s updated with a great new source I found about the varieties of zebu game played by Betsileo children at different stages of development. Zanahary (talk) 04:53, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
1. I found it through through the best general-interest magazine on earth, which I check daily for updates, User:AlexNewArtBot/GoodSearchResult
2. I am extremely excited to learn about the zebu-child pairs/tiers. This sounds epic. jengod (talk) 05:51, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
1. Cool! I'll have to look through there.
2. Ping @Jengod! It's ready. Zanahary (talk) 03:04, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
"rizicultural mud-trampling" is definitely key, says me, a lady who learned about this whole thing 24 hours ago LOL. I love the panoramic image and placement as well. Such a valuable addition to the site/sum of all human knowledge/etc. Bravo you. jengod (talk) 05:22, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks so much for your kind words and support @Jengod! If you want to take up the Good Article nomination...👀
You may also enjoy Jews in Madagascar, Akazehe, and the table of time-terms (scroll to the second table in the Vocabulary section) here! Zanahary (talk) 01:29, 10 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zanahary I don't do articles reviews except rare DYK QPQs but I know you'll pass flying colors jengod (talk) 01:42, 10 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hey @Jengod, I passed! My first GA :) thanks again for your kind words. You might like what I’m up to now at Sikidy. Zanahary (talk) 07:56, 1 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Your GA nomination of Savika

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EVERYBODY SAY YEAAAAAAAHHHH
Thanks so much for your collaboration Sawyer777! Zanahary (talk) 03:56, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A "News media in Madagascar" article

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Howdy! So a little bit ago I started a draft about Malagasy news - User:Generalissima/News media in Madagascar - and while I was able to find good information about history, I've struggled to find good sources about contemporary situation. Since you have a lot of experience with writing about Madagascar-related topics, I thought I might consult your help. I think there might very well be sources I just wasn't able to find here, and I think there might be a number that are simply in French or Malagasy. Thank you very much for your time and your good work on-wiki! Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 17:30, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Generalissima I’m so flattered to be asked! Your draft is excellent—thank you for writing this! I’ll take a look and see what I can find. Zanahary (talk) 17:35, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zanahary: Hi! I just wanted to check if this was still something you wanted to work on together :) Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 20:40, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Salut Generalissima! I loaded the Talk page with sources last month—I'm currently in the process of moving, but when I free up again I'd be happy to work on adding prose to the article. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 22:04, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History of Africa

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Hi, can I just clarify what you mean by missing many countries? Alexanderkowal (talk) 10:48, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Btw I see you're interested in Madagascan history, do you know of any good resources for a general history? Tbf I'm impressed by History of Madagascar Alexanderkowal (talk) 10:51, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes! A great overview is Stephen Ellis and Solofo Randrianja’s Madagascar: A Short History. Zanahary (talk) 17:12, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, I'll try to remember to let you know when I've done the draft to their section which might be in a month or so Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:16, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Great! Do let me know; I can contribute. Zanahary (talk) 17:17, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Okay will do, thank you, I read the General History of Africa and the Madagascan history was dreadfully done, my only critique with Wikipedia's history is that the kingdoms on Madagascar don't have their own pages as far as I know Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:19, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It’s crazy! The Betsileo and Sakalava kingdoms are both on my to-do for creating articles. Zanahary (talk) 17:23, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
That's great, thank you, when you do make them please add them to List of kingdoms in Africa throughout history as it's missing loads of Madagascan ones Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:26, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Will do! (And btw, the word is Malagasy—“Madagascan” is still used only in biology, e.g. “Four newly-discovered Madagascan fishes” Zanahary (talk) 17:30, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Are you interested in oral tradition? I've just bought Jan Vansina's book and want to add loads to the page, do you know of any Madagascan traditions that have wikipedia pages? Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:30, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I am! Check out Ibonia (especially the How to Read a Folktale source), the "Malagasy Secret" section of Jews in Madagascar and Hainteny.
It’s (I think) an unusually complex society in terms of richness of beliefs, oral mythology, ritual practice and the assignment of ritual roles in everyday life. Maybe the origin myths recounted on Savika will interest you too. Zanahary (talk) 17:34, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
thank you, I'm just amazed by how much depth they have, the traditions of the Ghana Empire are thought to have content from prehistory although much has been lost, I try to also talk about the oral traditions when writing African history Alexanderkowal (talk) 18:30, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You might be interested in the Kingdom of Simien and Gudit Alexanderkowal (talk) 18:36, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Just that it’s got lots of sections for countries within eras that say “this section is being written”, which is too unfinished for B-class Zanahary (talk) 17:11, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
That's fair, honestly I'd put it lower lol Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:15, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Haha yeah it could also be Start-class. I put my own article Split of Christianity and Judaism, which is similarly full of holes, as a Start. Zanahary (talk) 17:16, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'll put it as start as it is very much under construction Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:16, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I think I'm gonna do the Swahili coast and Madagascar next, is it alright if I write a bit and do the base for the narrative and then send it over for input? Alexanderkowal (talk) 10:18, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
For sure! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 12:52, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, bit niche but I'm having some trouble with discerning when and how Zebu were introduced. I've seen some say Tamil merchants, some say the first wave of Bantu migrants c. 1000, some say they were imported from South India Kowal2701 (talk) 16:31, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Kowal2701 I believe they were brought by Bantus—I remember reading something when researching for Savika about it. But if there seems to be a variety of theories, without an apparent best source giving a definitive one (or if it’s not clear that it’s a development in scholarship, e.g. the Tamil theory isn’t presented in newer sources), then you should describe the various theories. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 16:40, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Some definitive sources: https://academic.oup.com/g3journal/article/12/4/jkac029/6523972
https://oxfordre.com/africanhistory/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277734.001.0001/acrefore-9780190277734-e-795
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00672700709480451 ꧁Zanahary꧂ 16:45, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sikidy

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RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 9 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

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Nice meeting you at the Wiknic today! Saw the Madagascar fact in DYK and knew it had to be you. Keep up the great work! BanjoZebra (talk) 01:50, 9 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It was great to meet you too! Thanks very much, and I hope I see you soon at another WM NYC event. I think I'll be going to them regularly. Zanahary (talk) 05:32, 9 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Mwambutsa IV Bangiricenge

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Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted
Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Mwambutsa 1962.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 11:59, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A beer for you!

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Hey, hope you are doing well. Thank you for contributions! Youknowwhoistheman (talk) 14:32, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks so much Youknowwhoistheman! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:21, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for L'Aube rouge (novel)

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DYK for Giado concentration camp

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♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:02, 15 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hook update
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Thank you for your work on this interesting topic. —  AjaxSmack  02:54, 15 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks @AjaxSmack! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:22, 15 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Madagascar history

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Hi, this is what I've got so far, are there any changes you'd make or anything that you would like to add? User:Kowal2701/sandbox/History of Africa: East Africa#Swahili coast, Madagascar, and the Comoro Islands Kowal2701 (talk) 18:04, 16 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The next section from 1500-1870 is going to be Madagascar's time to shine, I've tried to give the Swahili coast primacy here prior to Portuguese conquest Kowal2701 (talk) 18:15, 16 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Zanahary Hi, just pinging in case you missed this, no worries if you're not interested Kowal2701 (talk) 21:31, 18 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @Kowal2701! I am definitely interested, but I am very overloaded with real life stuff right now. If you have any specific inquiries, I would be happy to do my best to help, but I can't do a broader review right now. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 08:33, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
That’s completely fine, don’t worry, I’m going to add it to the page now but I’m not happy with the Madagascar paragraph. I wanted to do a few sentences giving a cursory view of the antecedents of the groups but couldn’t find the information Kowal2701 (talk) 12:13, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Btw, there definitely should be an article on Darafify imo, even if it is just a stub Kowal2701 (talk) 23:13, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I totally agree! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 23:14, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I know you've got a lot on your plate, but would you be interested in joining a wikiproject on oral tradition? Kowal2701 (talk) 17:33, 24 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 19:49, 24 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Do you know of anyone else that might be interested? I have 5 at the moment, 6 is recommended Kowal2701 (talk) 19:57, 24 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe try notifying a bunch of wikiprojects relating to sociology, anthropology, mythology, folk tradition, and specific groups like Native Americans, Aboriginal Australians, and other large ethnic wikiprojects like China and Iran? ꧁Zanahary꧂ 16:10, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Good idea, I'm currently notifying active editors who have created/contributed to oral tradition articles. It's more likely it's going to be a sub project to WP:Anthropology rather than an independent one Kowal2701 (talk) 16:14, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I think it’s a fantastic idea! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 16:15, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah I'm excited about it, I'd like to have some useful sources for people intrigued but not familiar, Jan Vansina's Oral tradition as history seems like a good recommendation. I 'd also like to tag different articles to different regions, as I imagine a lot of people would just be interested in a particular region Kowal2701 (talk) 16:19, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I've sent Lemurbaby an email in a vain hope Kowal2701 (talk) 19:03, 4 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hah, I emailed her earlier this year. I hope she returns to us. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 19:04, 4 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
She probably did leave for a reason, but man she's done some amazing work, every Malagasy ethnic group article was practically written by her Kowal2701 (talk) 19:08, 4 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Microhodotermes viator

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On 19 July 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Microhodotermes viator, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that scientists tested the age of an African termite's inhabited mound—and found it to be 34,000 years old? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Microhodotermes viator. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Microhodotermes viator), 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.

Complex/Rational 00:04, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Buq Buq labor camp

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♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:03, 28 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Are you able to comment

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Are you able to comment on Talk:Lakana#Complete work of fiction? It may be that this is an article that should be put up for deletion, so if that is wrong, I really need to find other editors who will say so. Also, if there are RSs out there for an article on the traditional watercraft of Madagascar (I don't seem to be able to find any), I think that would be an interesting article.

Not a problem if this is not one for you, but thanks if you can help. ThoughtIdRetired TIR 21:26, 6 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Teniky

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On 11 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Teniky, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an enigmatic ancient site deep in Madagascar (pictured) may have been built by Zoroastrians? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Teniky. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Teniky), 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.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hook update
Your hook reached 24,940 views (1,039.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

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DYK for Kere (famine)

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On 17 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kere (famine), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a recurrent famine has haunted Madagascar's southern regions since the 1930s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kere (famine). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kere (famine)), 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A cup of tea for you!

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thank you for your contributions!! :) xRozuRozu (t • c) 22:07, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much, @XRozuRozu! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:52, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam

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On 9 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Syrian filmmaker repurposed footage from his first film in his last film in order to criticize his younger self? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam), 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.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for A Flood in Baath Country

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On 9 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article A Flood in Baath Country, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Syrian filmmaker repurposed footage from his first film in his last film in order to criticize his younger self? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, A Flood in Baath Country), 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.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A word of appreciation

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I just wanted to say thank you for your work and inclusion of a sample of akazehe in the respective article. It deeply brightened my night to stumble across. Additionally, the valiha lullaby you included in your user page was beautiful. I'm grateful for being exposed to these musical traditions. -- Multifloral 9:28, 3 February 2025 UTC — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.27.185.95 (talk)

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you found them beautiful. When I first heard that akazehe recording, my head exploded. You should listen to Burundi: musiques traditionelles, the album from which it’s taken. If you see this message and would be interested, I’d be happy to recommend some more good ethnographic recordings! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 17:35, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sidi Azaz labor camp

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On 27 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sidi Azaz labor camp, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that upon learning of the conditions at Sidi Azaz labor camp, the Tripoli Jewish community organized a food relief effort for the prisoners? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sidi Azaz labor camp. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sidi Azaz labor camp), 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, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Original Barnstar
Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia, Zanahary, not just on fascinating Malagasy subjects (I have Sikidy and Savika in mind) but on the difficult (Split of Christianity and Judaism, Kere (famine)) and obscure (Lace tells). I wish you the best in editing. Tenpop421 (talk) 00:27, 15 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Tenpop421, thank you so much! I’ve never gotten a barnstar before. I so appreciate your kind words!
I’m one step closer to the EGOT… ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:38, 15 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Lace tells

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On 3 April 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lace tells, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that workers in European lace workshops and schools chanted catchy, often gruesome rhymes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lace tells. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lace tells), 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) 04:26, 3 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hook update
Your hook reached 15,436 views (786.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of April 2025 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 5 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

removed edits

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Dear zamahary, I see you removed my edits regarding this article. After I initially translated dahalo as bandit, i removed some of its mentions as it seemed unneccesary to mention both lawlessness/bandits and dahalo. However, with the additional cattle-rustling dimension I can see how its of additional value to mention dahalo. The other edits i were quite constructive, would you consider adding those? SarahSmithLay (talk) 00:48, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

this concerns the kere(famine) page. Looking forward to hear from you! SarahSmithLay (talk) 00:52, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi SarahSmithLay, thanks for contributing to Wikipedia, especially on the topic of Madagascar! I’ll take another look at your edits and either restore or resume discussion at the article’s Talk page. How did you come across the article? ꧁Zanahary꧂ 00:58, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @Zanahary, thank you for your note. I just setup my account and pressed suggested edits until this page caught my attention. Its was my first time editing so i wont feel offended if you decide against adding parts of it. I enjoyed reading more about your history, and saved some other pages of interest for the future! SarahSmithLay (talk) 01:09, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
That’s really awesome, I’m glad you’re editing. I’ll get to reviewing the edit tomorrow. Thanks! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 04:48, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Dear Zanahary,
Just wanted to follow up on this. If you did review and still decided against adding any i would be curious to hear your thoughts.
kind regards! SarahSmithLay (talk) 23:43, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Zanahary SarahSmithLay (talk) 23:44, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello! Sorry @SarahSmithLay, it slipped my mind. If you wouldn’t mind, could you restore your edits without erasing mention of the dahalo? I can review later. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 23:45, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Dave1964g (09:33, 1 May 2025)

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Hello, I have a lot of PDF's regarding Witney Rugby Club History (60 years) as written by Dave (Dabber) Willis, a long standing club member. I wanted to take these and create a Wikipedia page with the content. He created a physical book with his content and so I cannot really reference it. Some of the book was written by me and I have referenced that content on the Club website. --Dave1964g (talk) 09:33, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dave1964g, wow, that’s fascinating! That source may be somewhat problematic, as it is not independent and, I am guessing, self-published and/or primary. This doesn’t disqualify the source, but it comes with caveats, which you can read about if you click on the hyperlinked words in this comment.
I can say quite definitely that the source is not enough to establish the club’s notability. Spots clubs must meet Wikipedia’s general notability guideline, which means it needs to have demonstrated notability through significant coverage in reliable secondary sources. You should search for those to cite in writing your article.
I know linking so many policies and guidelines may be overwhelming, so in short: that sounds really cool; you’ll can probably use Willis’s source; you’ll need some reliable sources that show this club to be notable enough for its own article. Try posting a comment at WikiProject Sports for more guidance from editors experienced in writing about this subject! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 23:53, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Lachryphagy

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Excellent work on Lachryphagy, I would love to see it nominated over at WP:GAN. Keep it up, Dracophyllum 23:51, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much @Dracophyllum! I still need to add stuff about diptera and moth anatomy. I really appreciate the support! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 23:52, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Lachryphagy

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On 3 May 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lachryphagy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that some insects drink the tears (example pictured) of their predators? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lachryphagy. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lachryphagy), 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.

SL93 (talk) 00:02, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Greetings!

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Hi Zanahary, I'm returning to Wikipedia after a mega break. Very cool to see all the interesting articles you've been working on! I'll always be glad to review things or collaborate in other ways to fill the gaps on Mada and other less well covered subject areas. Very cool that you're in NY... I'm returning to the US after 15 years abroad. It'd be cool if we ever have the chance to connect in person. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to collaborating! -- Lemurbaby (talk) 03:17, 4 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Woooah, Lemurbaby! I am so happy to hear you're returning to Wikipedia! Yes, I would so love to work with you on content. It's funny you're coming back to the U.S. now; I am leaving to live in Madagascar quite soon. It would be great to connect in-person during the overlap, if possible—please send me an email! Hope everything's great. Mandram-pihaona! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:21, 4 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Tai's model

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On 14 June 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tai's model, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 1994 paper tried to claim ancient Babylonian astronomy as a new discovery in diabetes care? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tai's model. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tai's model), 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Bharatbalaji676 (06:17, 8 July 2025)

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Hi, I am new here. I need some help getting started with editing on Wikipedia.

Eventually I'd like start a new page for our company and start populating information about the company.

Please let me know how to go about it. --Bharatbalaji676 (talk) 06:17, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Bharatbalaji676, if you want to make an article about your company, you should follow the Articles for Creation process and also adhere to the guidelines at our conflict-of-interest policy. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 19:10, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Masonchwaevistonionyathi (11:35, 27 July 2025)

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Greetings mentor. I joined Wikipedia because I noticed how it lacks most information regarding traditional philosophies. I would like to write articles that will inform precisely about traditional philosophy, theology, etymology and history according to ground observation and experience. Is it possible? Please help. --Masonchwaevistonionyathi (talk) 11:35, 27 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It is possible, philosophy is indeed under-covered on Wikipedia. I can advise you specifically if you give me an example of something you may like to write or contribute. @Masonchwaevistonionyathi ꧁Zanahary꧂ 13:57, 27 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

For love ❤

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List of e-commerce chain in Nigeria is something that users should be seeking for on wikipedia, please remove schedule for deletion. For the love of God and brotherhood's sake. Thanks

Kabiru yahaya (talk) 20:47, 28 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your nomination of A Flood in Baath Country has passed

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Your good article nomination of the article A Flood in Baath Country has passed; congratulations! See the review page for more information. 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 Grnrchst -- Grnrchst (talk) 15:49, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from EggtoothLost (16:46, 25 August 2025)

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Hello Zanahary, I know that I am still learning Wikipedia and how its page editor works, but I do have a question that is more advanced. How does a new page get created? Specifically, I see that this page -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_dumping -- as it currently exists confuses environmental dumping (chemicals and waste) with another form of dumping "environmental product dumping." Both are harmful to the environment, but the latter is when consumer products that are harmful to the environment are sold at very cheap prices in developing countries as a way to maximize profits from old technology. The products in question are usually used heavy equipment, used and new HVAC equipment, used automobiles, etc. I think there should be a separate page for "Environmentally harmful product dumping" (or similar title) that links from the environmental dumping page. Thank you! --EggtoothLost (talk) 16:46, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1356&context=delpf this page discusses the legal aspects of it, so you can see this is not a new thing. Thank you. EggtoothLost (talk) 16:48, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @EggtoothLost! I don't think I see anywhere in the source you link that there's a practice known as "dumping" wherein environmentally harmful products are sold from richer countries to more developing ones. If you do find sources about this though, you can make a new article here. Thanks for contributing! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 18:51, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Cantankeroussloth (23:46, 3 September 2025)

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Hello Zanahary, can I ask how does it work if you see a thumbnail or an article picture that concerns you? Like I don't know who to report it too, as obviously it's a decentralised website where "anyone can edit", but if I edit I suspect it'll be reverted etc. --Cantankeroussloth (talk) 23:46, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Cantankeroussloth, you can raise it on the article’s Talk page. May I ask which article it is? ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:19, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello @Zanahary, it was two articles that were shown as "Related Articles" although I struggle to see how exactly, one was on "Anilingus" and one was on "ass-to-mouth".
Obvious warning but these are graphic in nature. Cantankeroussloth (talk) 12:39, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I see. If your objection is that the photos are graphic, please see WP:NOTCENSORED for an explanation of why such photos are prominently included on Wikipedia. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 14:09, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Zanahary, yes that's no problem I understand that graphic content is allowed on Wikipedia, my concern was more in relation to whether the images used were in compliance with the appropriate US regulations. Cantankeroussloth (talk) 14:25, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Cantankeroussloth, you should contact Wikimedia Commons at Commons:Contact us/Problems. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 16:43, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

September 10: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting

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September 10: Annual Election & Members Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election & Members Meeting, in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan and also via Zoom.

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Question from Thomas Sachson on John Williams (18:43, 7 September 2025)

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I am new here - could please use some help. Would like to include the recent honor of John Williams having the famous Sony Pictures studio sound stage being renamed after him. https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/john-williams-dedicated-music-building-sony-pictures-lot-1235877118/ --Thomas Sachson (talk) 18:43, 7 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So cool @Thomas Sachson! Go ahead and add it yourself, citing the source you linked. Press edit page, write the information where you think it belongs, and (using the Visual Editor) press the citation button whose icon is a quotation mark to cite the Variety story. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 03:12, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

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Thank you Zanahary fro thanking me my edit which is Vakul.

Have fun editing! 🍀 Eru719 (talk) 07:20, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Congregation of Teresian Carmelites

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I'm a new editor, and you've been assigned as my mentor. I have a question about a draft I've been working on: Draft:Congregation of Teresian Carmelites. I recently submitted it for review to the Articles for Creation queue. I was hoping you might have some time to take a look and see if it's ready to be moved to the mainspace. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help! Desertstorm1000 (talk) 15:00, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Dhaddudzkean on Non-interactive zero-knowledge proof (15:39, 10 September 2025)

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Plz help to claim my reward coin of world app. My account is restrict. Cannot operate the coin app to mini app.. It is feild to fletch data. --Dhaddudzkean (talk) 15:39, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jasonstein17 (14:04, 14 September 2025)

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Thank you so much. I will contact you with any questions I have. --Jasonstein17 (talk) 14:04, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Utpann.in (12:18, 15 September 2025)

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Hello, I want to create page for my company - Govardhannathji Energies LLP --Utpann.in (talk) 12:18, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Fri Nueva Yol Editathon + Oct 3-5 WikiGameJam NYC

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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol on Friday Sep 19 from 5pm to 8pm, hosted with the NYU Latinx Project.

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Question from Themanwhh (12:25, 24 September 2025)

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hellooooooooooo i am very curious n how i can add wikitext boxes whatever you call them to my userpage i.e "this person is proficient in english.. or this user likes bananas, etc.. etc.. --Themanwhh (talk) 12:25, 24 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from MichaelAllred (16:16, 25 September 2025)

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Hello. I want to create my own page. I am a subject matter expert in my field and want to add my own information. is that posible? --MichaelAllred (talk) 16:16, 25 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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