Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Flag of South Africa/archive1
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[edit] Flag of South Africa
This is pretty much a self-nom. I believe this article to be among the most comprehensive and well-versed articles we have on a nation's flag. This flag is particularly interesting as it is relatively new and there has been much political importance to the verge of a civil war attached to previous incarnations of South Africa's flag. It is also the most visible post-apartheid symbol of South Africa. Páll 10:24, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)
I'd like to see the section on respect for the flag reading less like a rule book. Even a little "Official regulations state that ..." would do. The rest of the article is very good, and certainly quite comprehensive, so given that mine is such a minor issue, I'm very nearly ready to throw in a support vote.- Vague | Rant 10:32, Feb 21, 2005 (UTC)The article does not seem to mention the symbolism of using the pan-african colours (black, green, yellow) and the frequent european flag colours (red, white, blue) in the same design.Morwen - Talk 11:47, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)- Needs more history, but still, support. Everyking 19:51, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)
Object. Nearly there. 1) The lead section makes no clear mention at all of historic flags and is only about the current one. The rest of the lead is quite vague as well: "a choice had to be made very last minute by a small committee" (last minute for what?) "has turned out to be an excellent national symbol" (seems POV). 2) There are two history sections. This is confusing. Merge them and subsection them. 3) Quotes should go to WikiQuote. Other than that, this looks fine. Jeronimo 21:13, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)- Very well-crafted. Support. Mike H 01:55, Feb 23, 2005 (UTC)
