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Out of an abundance of caution, would the image hookCalvin Duncan (legal advocate) beSYNTH? One source says he was elected clerk of the court, the other says that the same court convicted him, but neither says both. I don't think there's a strong original conclusion, and GRuban explained it wellhere, but a second opinion from someone more experienced than me would be appreciated and would help me if something like this comes up in the future.HurricaneZeta^C17:26, 12 February 2026 (UTC)Moved from Next DYK section at 00:18, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

• I see that this went without comment;personally, I'm in agreement withWP:NOTCOM in this instance. Courthouse A, Courthouse A, same courthouse. Admittedly, though, that's only an essay. — Chris Woodrich (talk)00:41, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

  I do agree with Chris. I've been made aware that I take a very loose view of WP:SYNTH, and I look upon some things more leniently than many. In this instance I do think that it's fine to run but I will allow others to put in their opinions as well.Chorchapu (talk |edits)02:22, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thissource says it's the same.Andrew🐉(talk)10:39, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Gee i was excited to open wikipedia on my birthday to see the on this day, you guys picked mostly tragedies regarding death and a rape. You couldve sprinkled something good there.Gabrielrochell (talk)14:05, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to see different things posted, you are welcome to participate in the processes that determine what appears on the Main Page.331dot (talk)14:30, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Bad things tend to be more likely to draw attention and thus have sources about them that we can use to write articles about them. --User:Khajidha (talk) (contributions)14:51, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I see but like, Nelson Mandela was released on this day, the Beatles recorded their first album, Pope Benedict resigned

Gabriel Boric the president outgoing of chile was born this day.

Frank Herbert died on this day, so did Whitney Houston

And I only know those things because I know the things that happened on my birthday, but now Im wondering if every day the picks are so "off"

You pick 5 things on this day, and 3 are tragedies.

How does one take part on this process? I was looking forward to see what things you guys would list today but I really feel dissapointed.Gabrielrochell (talk)15:20, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Those would be items for the On This Day box, while I the News focuses on current events.Masem (t)16:02, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The original post clearly refers to On This Day.WP:OTD explains that section and how to contribute to it. The selections for Feb 11 are handled atWikipedia:Selected anniversaries/February 11.Modest Genius^talk20:06, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know... I see two holidays, the founding of a town (even if it was short lived), and the first televised sci-fi broadcast. Those all seem like positive things. There were also the three negative things you mentioned. Perhaps your impression of today's OTD being all bad is an example of how bad things draw more attention. ~ONUnicorn^{(Talk|Contribs)}problem solving22:51, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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