User talk:Duhhitsminerva

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Paul Oakenfold Bunkka.jpg

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[edit] Indonesia...

I removed your addition to Indonesia saying that Independence was gained from the Dutch. On the surface that statement might look fine to the uninitiated, but it is POV. Indonesian's will tell you that their sovereignty wasn't up to the Dutch in the first place to give them, rather it was always Indonesian and merely assumed by the Dutch. I.e., it's too complex an issue to adequately present in the few limited words of an info box.

On the other hand, no-one's suggesting we hide the fact that Indonesia was under colonial Dutch administration - that's different to questions of independence, sovereignty, etc. Thus, if you could provide info that said something like "Former Dutch Colony" rather than saying who gave independence/sovereignty to who, then I'd be happy. kind regards --Merbabu (talk) 03:12, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

PS, I will try to insert compromise position - give me 5 mins and see what you think. --Merbabu (talk) 03:18, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Ah - nice to hear about your interests and Sumatran connections. ANd thanks for the compliment. Yes, there is an Indonesia project although it's struggling with activity at the moment. But we've done some great work in the last 18 months with only hand full of involved editors.

If you're interested in Indonesian independence, I re-wrote/expanded Indonesian National Revolution. The info is good, but it's arguably a bit clunky in parts. One day i will get the books out again and work on it. --Merbabu (talk) 04:17, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome!