# Talk:Flag of Guernsey

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Reviewer: Argento Surfer (talk · contribs) 19:10, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

It may take me a day or two to complete the review. If you disagree with any of my comments, don't hesitate to argue them - I'm willing to be persuaded. Once complete, I'll be using this review to score points in the 2018 wikicup. Argento Surfer (talk) 19:10, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
Is it well written?
A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct: 
Lead
"standard" should link to War flag
"Since 2000, a red ensign ... has been used as the government's ...blue ensign." - This may just be my ignorance of some flag jargon, but this doesn't sound right. Maybe "in place of" instead of "as"?
History
"confusion at the Commonwealth Games" - the 1982 games?
"The flag would then fly for a year before being replaced with a new one." - I think it should be more clear that the flag is left up for a year, then a new flag is raised to replace the remains of the old one. Changing tense would help some. Something like "The flag flies/flew continuously until the following year, when it is/was replaced with a fresh one."
"The flag later provided inspiration for the flag of Alderney" - I think removing "later" and inserting "1993" would add clarity.
"a green and white tricolour with the coat of arms of Guernsey in the centre was created" ...by whom?
Guernsey ensign
no concern
Gallery of historical flags
If ref 16 can't be repaired/replaced (see below), the "doubtful" information about the 19th century flag will need to be removed.
B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation: 
no concern
Is it verifiable with no original research?
A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline: 
no concern
B. All in-line citations are from reliable sources, including those for direct quotations, statistics, published opinion, counter-intuitive or controversial statements that are challenged or likely to be challenged, and contentious material relating to living persons—science-based articles should follow the scientific citation guidelines: 
Ref 6 is a permanent dead link. I browsed the host site, but was unable to find the original source. If an archived version can't be found, the material will need a replacement source.
Ref 16 doesn't work for me either. There isn't a website or publisher provided.
C. It contains no original research: 
no concern
D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism: 
earwig's strongest return was 9.1%, caused by common phrases
Is it broad in its coverage?
A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic: 
no concern
B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style): 
no concern
Is it neutral?
It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each: 
no concern
Is it stable?
It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute: 
no concern
Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?
A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content: 
no concern
B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions: 
no alt text for the flag images, but I think that's ok in this particular case.
Overall:
Pass or Fail: 
Pass pending response to the notes above. Argento Surfer (talk) 20:08, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
I am currently busy in real life but will try to get around to fixing these within a week or two.  The C of E   God Save the Queen! (talk) 10:00, 27 January 2018 (UTC)
Ok. Please ping me when you get to it. Argento Surfer (talk) 13:32, 29 January 2018 (UTC)
@Argento Surfer: I have done it now.  The C of E   God Save the Queen! (talk) 08:15, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
Thanks for the corrections. Easy pass. Argento Surfer (talk) 13:50, 5 February 2018 (UTC)