Citation unneeded

Flag icons for languages

Hi. I just wanted to let you know that I've put some citation needed templates on the page for Flag icons for languages, specifically in the Criticism section which you created. In addition, I've put a "better source needed" template in the same section, since for an incendiary claim like calling flag icons harmful, it's better to cite a source related to the subject matter instead of a web design manual and a random YouTube video. On a related note, I've also removed the similar section you created on the page for Duolingo because of it carrying undue weight -- the aforementioned YouTube video did not mention Duolingo as far as I could see, making the only source there a blog. Leafy46 (talk) 02:59, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

I think you're right to do that for the reasons stated, though I would point out that the youtube video is published by a peer-reviewed linguist, so I'd argue their opinion carries more weight than a random blog (also they do mention Duolingo by name, though I agree that it is not central enough to deserve a reference on the page for Duolingo; which isn't to say that there shouldn't at least be a link to Flag icons for languages there).

I did some more looking and came up with this source: an opinion piece for a not-unknown company, but honestly it seems this topic hasn't yet spread deeply enough into the public consciousness to have many reliable sources. Despite that, the existence of such opinions is evident so I don't think it's much of a stretch to give it a reference on a page specifically about the thing being criticized.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my edits. Citation unneeded (talk) 12:22, 12 November 2024 (UTC)