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On 30 July 2022, it was proposed that this article be moved from Pocahontas to Matoaka. The result of the discussion was Not moved.

Semi-protected edit request on 17 August 2024

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Pocahontas was forced into Christianity (formerly known as encouraged into Christianity). 2600:1014:B0A0:D3C1:F1B4:1833:EB84:30D4 (talk) 02:26, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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. Cannolis (talk) 06:23, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: Video Game History

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 19 August 2024 and 13 December 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Lehstudent (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Lehstudent (talk) 22:06, 5 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The section covering the Disney version is VERY opinionated and VERY un-Wikipedia-like

It keeps going on and on about how harmful and offensive the movie is, even though many people (of all races) find it just OK. This isn't TV Tropes, we are supposed to present facts in an unbiased manner. Hell, the Disney Wiki is much less harsh towards the movie and the character, so the fact that this site has this very biased and un-encyclopedic section bothers me a great deal.

The whole section needs a rewrite badly. Just say that the Disney version exists and is popular, and leave it at that. Agustinaldo (talk) 01:09, 29 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'd agree a rewrite is needed - it reads like a school essay. But no doubt there has been some harsh criticism. There's better stuff, with refs, in the film's article.Johnbod (talk) 03:11, 29 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My issue ISN'T that "it reads like a school essay". My issue is that the entire section keeps saying "the movie is racist and insensitive". It goes opinionated and political instead of remaining neutral.

Saying something like "the movie exists, and some took issue with the movie" should be more than enough. Agustinaldo (talk) 08:46, 29 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]