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May 11, 2006	Peer review	Reviewed
November 5, 2007	Featured article candidate	Not promoted
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Ghost photography

I am thinking of adding a section here about ghost photography. History and explanations. I thought I might find this topic somewhere on Wikipedia but have been unable to find anything. Let me know if I am missing it or if you have suggestions for adding the new section. Thanks. Alhill42 (talk) 20:16, 1 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Looking at the amount of information I am finding, would it be better to have a separate page? Input is appreciated. Alhill42 (talk) 20:32, 1 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

It already exists: spirit photography. Or if you mean the modern ghost hunting variety, see orb (paranormal). - LuckyLouie (talk) 20:38, 1 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

LuckyLouie Thanks so much! Getting the wording correct is important. I didn't think of that alternative. That is helpful. I will be adding to the spirit photography page.Alhill42 (talk) 20:49, 1 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ghosts

I noticed that you had deleted my edit on the Wikipedia page of Ghosts. I did not say there was proof, I said that there isn't any proof and scientists have claimed this. I will edit another citation for further information. MountainLaurel88 (talk) 14:18, 9 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for using the Talk page (article Talk is preferable to User Talk to bring in wider input). This edit wasn't an improvement as it implies there is some distinction between proof and "real proof". - LuckyLouie (talk) 14:46, 9 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Fw:Ghosts

You also said that the edit was unexplained, when it clearly was explained. MountainLaurel88 (talk) 14:23, 9 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, this edit removed cited text regarding falsifiability, which your explanation did not cover. - LuckyLouie (talk) 14:46, 9 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ghosts in video games

Maybe add a section about ghosts being in video/horror games for the media sections, like mentioning Boos in Mario, or The different ghost types in Phasmophobia WhoTheFluer (talk) 16:25, 13 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Ghosts are fake

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 15:18, 2 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"Ithane" listed at Redirects for discussion

A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Ithane. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 November 26#Ithane until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Certes (talk) 16:57, 26 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]