User talk:Zanahary
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Thank you[edit]
Thank you so much for your kind words. --A.S. Brown (talk) 15:19, 15 August 2023 (UTC)
DYK for Masonjoany[edit]
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)
DYK for Akazehe[edit]
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)
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Thank you for a lovely article about an unusual topic! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:31, 28 November 2023 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! Zanahary (talk) 13:54, 28 November 2023 (UTC)
- 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)
DYK for Kangina[edit]
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)
An apology[edit]
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)
- Thanks Generalrelative, I appreciate that very much. Thank you for your kind words. Zanahary (talk) 03:53, 18 December 2023 (UTC)
Coretheapple[edit]
- Speaking of apologies, I didn't mean to be condescending in my comment a week or so ago. You've clearly been around the block and know what you're doing in those I/P pages. Coretheapple (talk) 21:42, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks Coretheapple, I appreciate the sentiment very much, and I totally understand how contentious topics can push us past the edge of politeness—I’m afraid I don’t remember what your comment was; could you link it? Zanahary (talk) 21:47, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- [1]. Your comments weren't that bad actually, but having seen AE in action I felt a shudder. Coretheapple (talk) 22:01, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- Ohhh, that! Don’t worry at all, I took it as a helpful heads-up, and I appreciated it to begin with. Thanks! Zanahary (talk) 22:02, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- OK, good! I don't know about you, but I have found that the wheels of justice do not turn in the bowels of Wikipedia. Because there ain't any. Coretheapple (talk) 22:12, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- By the way, like most humans I am always delighted when people agree with me, as you now do in the RfC re Hamas denial in the lead. Do you think you might be able to physically strike out your "yes"? Coretheapple (talk) 21:56, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
- Ohhh, that! Don’t worry at all, I took it as a helpful heads-up, and I appreciated it to begin with. Thanks! Zanahary (talk) 22:02, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- [1]. Your comments weren't that bad actually, but having seen AE in action I felt a shudder. Coretheapple (talk) 22:01, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks Coretheapple, I appreciate the sentiment very much, and I totally understand how contentious topics can push us past the edge of politeness—I’m afraid I don’t remember what your comment was; could you link it? Zanahary (talk) 21:47, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
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Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
OMG[edit]
Savika is incredible. Thank you for creating. jengod (talk) 04:48, 8 March 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- 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)
- 1. Cool! I'll have to look through there.
2. Ping @Jengod! It's ready. Zanahary (talk) 03:04, 9 March 2024 (UTC)- "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)
- 1. Cool! I'll have to look through there.
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- EVERYBODY SAY YEAAAAAAAHHHHThanks so much for your collaboration Sawyer777! Zanahary (talk) 03:56, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
Iblis[edit]
Greetings, you recently mentioned that you would like to make the GA review. On the talkpage you can find the current reviwer stating that the review will take some time, about 1-2 weeks due to unexpected real-life demands. I originally agreed to wait for 2-3 weeks, but now a month has passed. Maybe, if you make a request on the Talkpage (make sure to check the formalities), you could take over the review. But please note, that it might take some time, since I myself am currently checkign Wikipedia infrequently with best regards VenusFeuerFalle (talk) 15:21, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
- Hi @VenusFeuerFalle! I can't currently take on a GAR, as I am focused on reviewing Kartikeya and improving Sikidy, but if Iblis's review hasn't resumed by the time I am prepared to take on a new review project, I will take it! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 05:51, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
A "News media in Madagascar" article[edit]
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)
- @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)
Hi, can I just clarify what you mean by missing many countries? Alexanderkowal (talk) 10:48, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- Yes! A great overview is Stephen Ellis and Solofo Randrianja’s Madagascar: A Short History. Zanahary (talk) 17:12, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- Great! Do let me know; I can contribute. Zanahary (talk) 17:17, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- You might be interested in the Kingdom of Simien and Gudit Alexanderkowal (talk) 18:36, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- 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)
- Great! Do let me know; I can contribute. Zanahary (talk) 17:17, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- Yes! A great overview is Stephen Ellis and Solofo Randrianja’s Madagascar: A Short History. Zanahary (talk) 17:12, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- That's fair, honestly I'd put it lower lol Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:15, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- I'll put it as start as it is very much under construction Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:16, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
- 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)
- That's fair, honestly I'd put it lower lol Alexanderkowal (talk) 17:15, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
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RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 9 June 2024 (UTC)
Hey![edit]
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)