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Ad Nauseam, not Nasuem

"...which stages the story ad nasuem..." is incorrect; the term is "ad nauseam." If the word is misspelled in the passage being quoted, there should be a [sic] after "nasuem." ~~Mpaniello~~

citations needed

"Hussein's rule was a repressive dictatorship[12] notorious for it's human rights abuses." You cite that he was a dictator but not that he was notorious for human rights abuses. While it may seem obvious (sic) to westerners it needs a solid citation. -thanks

Infobox image dispute

@Skornezy Since you seem unwilling to familiarize yourself with WP:BRD, let me make this clear. Once your edit is disputed or reverted, you're expected to refrain from edit warring over it. Instead, you should seek consensus by initiating a discussion to explain why you think your changes are appropriate. Now is your chance to do that. Skitash (talk) 23:08, 14 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"The BOLD, revert, discuss cycle (BRD) is one of many optional strategies that editors may use to seek consensus. This process is not mandated by Wikipedia policy, but it can be useful for identifying objections, keeping discussion moving forward and helping to break deadlocks. In other situations, you may have better success with alternatives to this approach. Care and diplomacy should be exercised. Some editors will see any reversion as a challenge, so be considerate and patient."

I guess you're not familiar with the things you cite.

Anyways, @Local Mandaean, @Wcamp9, @Kharbaan Ghaltaan, @Comitialbulb561, and @Tansley the Transformer: do you prefer this photo over the current one? Skornezy (talk) 08:47, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This photo is not bad but this one is more better jpg Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 09:33, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer this over the other one. It is high quality, and the other one is worse quality — I most definitely think we should use this image Wcamp9 (talk) 12:07, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

do you mean the one which is this section right now.. Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 12:25, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The fact that you're dismissing BRD as a mere "optional" strategy shows how reluctant you are to working towards reaching consensus instead of edit warring. Furthermore, what you've just done is WP:CANVASSING, and that's not how an RfC is conducted. I will initiate one below. Skitash (talk) 16:33, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't "dismiss" anything. I just pointed out what WP:BRD says, since you seem to be having trouble with that. Anyways, I'm not sure what you mean by "WP:CANVASS," there's nothing against me tagging recent editors for their views and Comitialbulb561 was part of the previous discussion I tried to hold last year. Skornezy (talk) 00:37, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Survey

Option A (1998)

Option B (1987)

Option C (1979)

Option D (late 1960s)

What image should this article use in the infobox?

Option A We should retain the 1998 image in the infobox as it represents Saddam at the peak of his power and global notoriety (following the Gulf War and just before the invasion of Iraq). I don't see a compelling reason to replace it, especially considering that the sole argument presented by Skornezy for changing the image is their subjective claim that the alternative is "objectively better". Skitash (talk) 17:02, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Option C It looks clearer and represents Saddam at beginning of his powerful and prosperous days in Iraq Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 17:02, 15 November 2024 (UTC) Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 22:47, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Option B but willing to accept C: Option B is objectively the better image in terms of image quality, so not sure why that's in dispute. Option A is grainy and pixelated, and Saddam has a massive grin on his face which doesn't look very official. Option D is too small and has no colour. Option C is pretty clear, although not as clear as the Option B, and it's a painting portrait rather than a photographic portrait. Skornezy (talk) 00:47, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm pinging other recent editors for their input: @Local Mandaean, @Wcamp9, @Tansley the Transformer. Skornezy (talk) 00:50, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Option B - Saddam’s face clearly in a high quality image, and Skornezy is right when he says that Image A should definitely not be used because of the low, grainy, quality and the fake looking smile. Just because it’s from an important time of his life, doesn’t mean it should be the image used. For example, we’re not using an image of Saddam on trial or captured by the U.S. despite both being in an important parts of his life. Wcamp9 (talk) 18:34, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Option D, A, or C. Local Mandaean (talk) 07:58, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Correction, Option A, open for option D and C Local Mandaean (talk) 07:59, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Kharbaan Ghaltaan @Local Mandaean @Skitash @Wcamp9 @Tansley the Transformer I'm going to change the picture to Option C. Are you for or against? Skornezy (talk) 14:51, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
This isn't how RfCs work. Consensus hasn't been reached yet. Skitash (talk) 18:04, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm asking. Skornezy (talk) 19:32, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am for option C if it was between all four. Local Mandaean (talk) 11:03, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I agree with Option C Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 20:46, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, I changed it to C per the consensus of this discussion. Skornezy (talk) 07:21, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. It looks much better Kharbaan Ghaltaan (talk) 11:02, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest you familiarize yourself with WP:RFC. Skitash (talk) 12:58, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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In the infobox, for his wife Sajida Talfah, please add that they married in 1958, per this source. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/iraq/stories/bride012591.htm 2600:100C:A218:9A7B:A8BF:71F2:1654:32D (talk) 23:42, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Already done LizardJr8 (talk) 00:43, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Saddam Husseins Voice

Alot of wiki articles of politcians include a segment of their voice, i have a perfect audio clip for this, it is his oath to becomming president, just wanting to know if that dosent bother anyone if i add it. Local Mandaean (talk) 11:04, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Local Mandaean, you can add it. Skornezy (talk) 07:24, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Local Mandaean in what section is it being added? KiddKrazy (talk) 08:17, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]