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Not an error, but should't a more suitable picture be used? A picture of Hitler seems a bit general. This one seems more appropriate, but that's just my opinion. --Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 17:25, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I came here expressly for the purpose of saying that the image of Hitler is inappropriate and found the post above already in place. Sure, the image appears in the article, but it certainly isn't primary to the overarching topic such that it should appear as the associated image for that whole topic. That is what a picture next to the precis on the main page functions as. I am not saying something hysterical like we are celebrating Hitler by doing this, but anti-tobacco is seen by many as a wonderful, heroic thing, and giving Hitler primacy in this manner just doesn't feel right; it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 17:59, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
How about this image then? --BorgQueen (talk) 18:05, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That is generally speaking the other way around - anti-smoking policies in general, not just in Nazi-Germany. But I do find it better than Adolf himself. --Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 18:22, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That image is perfectly on point.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 20:05, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Which one, Fughetta? Hitler, the image I proposed, or the no smoking sign? --Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 20:17, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Soetermans: your suggested picture cannot be used on the main page as it is a fair use image. I don't find the image of Hitler inappropriate at all - it is an article about one of his government's policies. Though obviously a free image of an anti-smoking ad from this era would be ideal, but unlikely to be found - Dumelow (talk) 21:56, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
BorgQueen's suggestion, of course. I had just posted against the Hitler image so how could I possibly have been talking about it? It is inappropriate for the reasons I've already detailed. However, the issue will be moot soon since we're near a day change, and thus presumably near a featured article change.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 23:04, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry 'bout that, Fughet, had a very long day today. I didn't even notice you posted before! Thanks for clearing that up, Dumelow, I wasn't familiar with the image policy. Alright, I'm off to bed! --Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 23:58, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Errors in Did you know?

The link you have to China in the first line on the "Did You Know" is about China's civilization. You should change it to People's Republic of China to get the country of China. Loghead1 (talk) 12:48, 14 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]



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