Talk:Yotsuya Kaidan

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A very nice start. I've started exploring the world of Kabuki myself, just a very little thus far, but I'm very happy that someone is starting to do articles on the plays. And you've gotten a great start on it, with most if not all of the elements that one should have - there's an image (which I think adds a lot to any article), and you discuss not only the story itself, but the history of its origins, and its depiction in ukiyo-e and in film. The sections look kind of short, just on face value, as each one is only two paragraphs or so, but I'm not sure how much more content is really necessary to add. Overall, I'd say a pretty solid article. Welcome to the 'pedia, and keep up the good work! LordAmeth 11:40, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "ye"

Hello. I simply wanted to explain my change from Iyemon to Iemon. The consensus on Wikipedia, as far as I have seen in use and in discussion, is to use the modernized versions of names. So Yebisu becomes Ebisu, Kwannon becomes Kannon, and Iyemon becomes Iemon. See Talk:Ebisu (mythology) for some more discussion on this matter. LordAmeth 03:35, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Understandable. "Iyemon" was the version I used while writing my dissertation, largely at insistance of my professor, so that is what got drummed into my head. In translations of Yotsuya Kaidan, "Iyemon" seems to be the preferred spelling. Possibly because the name comes from Kabuki, and it preserves the archaic flare. Possibly because Iemon looks like Lemon depending on the font. :) Either way, I am all for consistancy, although I think notes should be made explaining the different spellings.MightyAtom 04:30, 12 July 2006(UTC)

Thanks for your understanding. I too generally prefer archaic spellings, for the flavor of it, but for the sake of consistency and such... I think your note works beautifully. Thanks again. LordAmeth 10:52, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I support the change because Lemon is the English translation version, and while the traditional Japanese spelling should be acknowleged, we should keep to the English translations Yojimbo501 (talk) 22:56, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 　Start-Class？

Curious here. You rated my article "Start Class." I looked at other articles in the "Start Class" range, and they seem to be very basic, quite different from mine. What do you suggest I could do to bring the ranking up? Thanks! MightyAtom 04:36, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] GA Result

There are 7 things that must pass before an article reaches GA status. I have reviewed it and the result is as follows:

1. Well-written: Pass
2. Factually accurate: Pass
3. Broad: Pass
4. Neutrally written: Pass
5. Stable: Pass
6. Well-referenced: Pass
7. Images: Pass

Well done, the GA has passed successfully —Minun ^Spiderman 19:40, 28 July 2006 (UTC)