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109.150.7.51 ( talk) 19:48, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
It would appear that the words “time-slice” are a trade mark and it would be better if this was called "Camera Freeze". If this could be altered by someone that would be great. thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.240.35.42 ( talk) 15:54, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
by completing challenges from within a 4x4x4 metre Perspex cube
That gives the cube's size as 64 metres. It clearly isn't 64 metres in any direction. If the intent was to state that it's 4 metres along each side, the unit needs to be applied individually to every mention of the number. Though it doesn't need to written as "metre" in full three times - "4m × 4m × 4m" would be adequate.
But what's the source for the size of the cube anyway? Has somebody here actually measured it? And for what it's made of exactly? — Smjg ( talk) 23:38, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Do all these international games exist? I was considering putting them in the same format as the UK games but we obviously don't have all he required information. Some don't look too real to me but I can't delete them as I'm not 100% sure and it would be unfair to delete them. If they do exist can people add the country they have been seen in, cash level, simplify rules. I don't believe this information is not available. If this information is not supplied I think the games SHOULD be deleted as to sustain the credibility of the article.
Again more games are being constantly added with no mention of country of origin, cash level, simplify rules. Do these games exist?
I think this article needs to remove all games with symbol «?» (on
this page) --
DimaSDA (
talk) 07:49, 21 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello all. A few of us have put a lot of work into this article over the years and for some reason, recently, 2 users have been undoing our work by removing information because it is "unsourced". These users have just started, for whatever reason to do this and I believe it to be both petty and delibrate vandalism. I would ask that fellow regular users of this page keep a eye out for it and if the users who do keep doing this continue, they will be reported and we will let someone impartial decide. The artice is and always has been fine. PLEASE LEAVE IT ALONE. Cassiuschrome ( talk) 21:07, 8 March 2015 (UTC)
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Reviewer: JohnGormleyJG ( talk · contribs) 13:17, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Good Infobox
Well Presented No Reference
Lack of Reference Preferably call the section Merchandising For app just mention when and on what no need to mention contents
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
Unfortunately this has to fail mainly because such a significant amount of trivial info and unsourced content. Thank You -- JohnGormleyJG ( ✉) 13:17, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Why are any of the games listed in either of the Games sections notable for inclusion? Per WP:IINFO, WP:FANCRUFT and WP:LISTCRUFT, I don't think any of it should be included (large portions also seem to be original research); there are no sources associated with any of it and no evidence that any of the games have been significantly commented on by any reviewers or secondary references. If no-one objects within a week, I'll boldly remove all of the obstacle content. — Bilorv (talk) (c) (e) 14:42, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Is there a source where the games can be listed though? I know Minute to Win It has the game but I can't seem to find one for The Cube. SteveHNo96 ( talk) 08:54, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
JohnGormleyJG recently tagged the article with {{ BLP sources}}, {{ autobiography}} and {{ overcoverage}} ( Special:Diff/672780237).
With the {{ BLP sources}} tag, I certainly agree that the article could do with more sources—especially in places like the filming and merchandise sections—but what makes this article a BLP? The subject isn't a living person (it's a game show) and it barely talks about Phillip Schofield or anyone else related to the show; I was not under the impression that a BLP is any article that so much as mentions someone alive. I would have used {{ refimprove}} instead.
I boldly removed the {{ autobiography}} tag ( Special:Diff/672793311), but was reverted on the grounds that " eg the first line ''The Cube is a triple BAFTA Award–winning British game show'' not maintaining a neutral point of view. This occurs several times". The template {{ autobiography}} states "This article is an autobiography or has been extensively edited by the subject or an institution related to the subject." I do not believe this is true. Which substantial contributors are related to the game show / ITV? I can't see any evidence that anyone is. I think the more appropriate tag would be {{ Advert}} or {{ POV}}, but even then I can't see the actual problem? Tag-bombing does not help anyone; I can't see which part of the article is biased. Mentioning that the show has won an award is not biased.
Finally, {{ overcoverage}} is intended for use on articles with very region-specific content (e.g. if capital punishment discussed only American laws relating to it). I can only assume this must refer to Britain. But the subject matter is British; how can anyone expect the article to discuss any other countries in depth when they are irrelevant? (If the international versions of The Cube are notable, they need their own articles, not more content on a page specifically about the British game show.)
I can't see that any one of these three tags are being used correctly and while the first two seem to be based on some kind of identifiable issue, I think the article is good enough to not warrant a series of annoying orange tags at the top. If there are minor issues, fix them. The only tags I would consider adding to the article are {{ refimprove}} and {{ inadequate lead}}, as the lead does not discuss every section with appropriate depth but instead gives undue weight to minor concepts like "It is based on the idea that even straightforward tasks become extremely challenging when confined and put under pressure in front of a large live studio audience. Once inside, contestants can feel both claustrophobic and disorientated.", which are not even repeated in the article's body. — Bilorv (talk) (c) (e) 09:46, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Look at this and say why this is incorrect. Dicto dicto dicto dicto dicto ( talk) 12:04, 22 September 2017 (UTC)
Given that the show was only named "The Million Pound Cube" for a single series and has been reverted as per the given reference for this, I believe this page should be moved back to "The Cube (game show)" [which currently serves as a redirect to this page title], but leaving this name as a redirect. -- CitroenLover ( talk) 15:17, 12 May 2021 (UTC)
The Cube (British game show) was nominated as a good article, but it did not meet the good article criteria at the time (July 6, 2015). There are suggestions below for improving the article. If you can improve it, please do; it may then be renominated. |
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109.150.7.51 ( talk) 19:48, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
It would appear that the words “time-slice” are a trade mark and it would be better if this was called "Camera Freeze". If this could be altered by someone that would be great. thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.240.35.42 ( talk) 15:54, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
by completing challenges from within a 4x4x4 metre Perspex cube
That gives the cube's size as 64 metres. It clearly isn't 64 metres in any direction. If the intent was to state that it's 4 metres along each side, the unit needs to be applied individually to every mention of the number. Though it doesn't need to written as "metre" in full three times - "4m × 4m × 4m" would be adequate.
But what's the source for the size of the cube anyway? Has somebody here actually measured it? And for what it's made of exactly? — Smjg ( talk) 23:38, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Do all these international games exist? I was considering putting them in the same format as the UK games but we obviously don't have all he required information. Some don't look too real to me but I can't delete them as I'm not 100% sure and it would be unfair to delete them. If they do exist can people add the country they have been seen in, cash level, simplify rules. I don't believe this information is not available. If this information is not supplied I think the games SHOULD be deleted as to sustain the credibility of the article.
Again more games are being constantly added with no mention of country of origin, cash level, simplify rules. Do these games exist?
I think this article needs to remove all games with symbol «?» (on
this page) --
DimaSDA (
talk) 07:49, 21 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello all. A few of us have put a lot of work into this article over the years and for some reason, recently, 2 users have been undoing our work by removing information because it is "unsourced". These users have just started, for whatever reason to do this and I believe it to be both petty and delibrate vandalism. I would ask that fellow regular users of this page keep a eye out for it and if the users who do keep doing this continue, they will be reported and we will let someone impartial decide. The artice is and always has been fine. PLEASE LEAVE IT ALONE. Cassiuschrome ( talk) 21:07, 8 March 2015 (UTC)
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Reviewer: JohnGormleyJG ( talk · contribs) 13:17, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Good Infobox
Well Presented No Reference
Lack of Reference Preferably call the section Merchandising For app just mention when and on what no need to mention contents
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
Unfortunately this has to fail mainly because such a significant amount of trivial info and unsourced content. Thank You -- JohnGormleyJG ( ✉) 13:17, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Why are any of the games listed in either of the Games sections notable for inclusion? Per WP:IINFO, WP:FANCRUFT and WP:LISTCRUFT, I don't think any of it should be included (large portions also seem to be original research); there are no sources associated with any of it and no evidence that any of the games have been significantly commented on by any reviewers or secondary references. If no-one objects within a week, I'll boldly remove all of the obstacle content. — Bilorv (talk) (c) (e) 14:42, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Is there a source where the games can be listed though? I know Minute to Win It has the game but I can't seem to find one for The Cube. SteveHNo96 ( talk) 08:54, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
JohnGormleyJG recently tagged the article with {{ BLP sources}}, {{ autobiography}} and {{ overcoverage}} ( Special:Diff/672780237).
With the {{ BLP sources}} tag, I certainly agree that the article could do with more sources—especially in places like the filming and merchandise sections—but what makes this article a BLP? The subject isn't a living person (it's a game show) and it barely talks about Phillip Schofield or anyone else related to the show; I was not under the impression that a BLP is any article that so much as mentions someone alive. I would have used {{ refimprove}} instead.
I boldly removed the {{ autobiography}} tag ( Special:Diff/672793311), but was reverted on the grounds that " eg the first line ''The Cube is a triple BAFTA Award–winning British game show'' not maintaining a neutral point of view. This occurs several times". The template {{ autobiography}} states "This article is an autobiography or has been extensively edited by the subject or an institution related to the subject." I do not believe this is true. Which substantial contributors are related to the game show / ITV? I can't see any evidence that anyone is. I think the more appropriate tag would be {{ Advert}} or {{ POV}}, but even then I can't see the actual problem? Tag-bombing does not help anyone; I can't see which part of the article is biased. Mentioning that the show has won an award is not biased.
Finally, {{ overcoverage}} is intended for use on articles with very region-specific content (e.g. if capital punishment discussed only American laws relating to it). I can only assume this must refer to Britain. But the subject matter is British; how can anyone expect the article to discuss any other countries in depth when they are irrelevant? (If the international versions of The Cube are notable, they need their own articles, not more content on a page specifically about the British game show.)
I can't see that any one of these three tags are being used correctly and while the first two seem to be based on some kind of identifiable issue, I think the article is good enough to not warrant a series of annoying orange tags at the top. If there are minor issues, fix them. The only tags I would consider adding to the article are {{ refimprove}} and {{ inadequate lead}}, as the lead does not discuss every section with appropriate depth but instead gives undue weight to minor concepts like "It is based on the idea that even straightforward tasks become extremely challenging when confined and put under pressure in front of a large live studio audience. Once inside, contestants can feel both claustrophobic and disorientated.", which are not even repeated in the article's body. — Bilorv (talk) (c) (e) 09:46, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Look at this and say why this is incorrect. Dicto dicto dicto dicto dicto ( talk) 12:04, 22 September 2017 (UTC)
Given that the show was only named "The Million Pound Cube" for a single series and has been reverted as per the given reference for this, I believe this page should be moved back to "The Cube (game show)" [which currently serves as a redirect to this page title], but leaving this name as a redirect. -- CitroenLover ( talk) 15:17, 12 May 2021 (UTC)