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Ekdalian (talk) 17:50, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20230808175000","author":"Ekdalian","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Ekdalian-20230808175000-Introduction_to_contentious_topics","replies":["c-Krayon95-20230808175400-Ekdalian-20230808175000"]}}-->

Which one? Krayon95 (talk) 17:54, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20230808175400","author":"Krayon95","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Krayon95-20230808175400-Ekdalian-20230808175000","replies":["c-Ekdalian-20230808175800-Krayon95-20230808175400"]}}-->

All articles related to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (social groups) are designated as contentious! Thanks. Ekdalian (talk) 17:58, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20230808175800","author":"Ekdalian","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Ekdalian-20230808175800-Krayon95-20230808175400","replies":[]}}-->

Hello I recently noticed your revert on Charan where you reinstated images of 'notable individuals' which is not considered the good idea for caste articles. Only portraits or image which describes general people of that caste can be featured in caste based articles. You referred to 'Khatri' where most of the images are of general non notable people not of notable individuals. Photos of Notable individuals on that article too will he removed by me. Maybe @Chariotrider555 can explain it better to you. Vedant Katyayan (talk) 16:09, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241025160900","author":"Vedant Katyayan","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Vedant_Katyayan-20241025160900-October_2024","replies":["c-Chariotrider555-20241025165700-Vedant_Katyayan-20241025160900","c-Krayon95-20241025173800-Vedant_Katyayan-20241025160900"]}}-->

Yes I would agree with that statement. The most ideal pictures would be group pictures of non-notable members, then solo pictures of non-notable members. The problem with notable members is that they may not be good pictorial representations for the entire caste at large. Notable members may be those who were very successful in life and thus had a status in society far higher than anyone else in the caste, or done something notable that the caste is not known for, or be a modern figure whose life does not at all resemble that of an average caste member historically speaking. Chariotrider555 (talk) 16:57, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241025165700","author":"Chariotrider555","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Chariotrider555-20241025165700-Vedant_Katyayan-20241025160900","replies":[]}}-->

@Vedant Katyayan@Chariotrider555. Why is the word 'notable' being thrown around regarding these paintings? After much reading and researching about the persons depicted, I was able to find basic information only about Bareth Ummedram of Alwar. If you have something to share, please do. Also to keep in mind, Charanas were foremost known for their court-literary activities. These paintings are aptly suitable for the relevant section they were placed in. Please do not misuse revert function. Thank you. Krayon95 (talk) 17:38, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241025173800","author":"Krayon95","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Krayon95-20241025173800-Vedant_Katyayan-20241025160900","replies":["c-Chariotrider555-20241025174300-Krayon95-20241025173800"]}}-->

Well, there are degrees of notability no doubt. One must be able to make adequate judgement. If someone was not too notable (e.g. not having their own page on Wikipedia or any substantial scholarly attention) and their life is representative of an average caste member, I could see how that person could be included as a pictoral representation. Chariotrider555 (talk) 17:43, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241025174300","author":"Chariotrider555","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Chariotrider555-20241025174300-Krayon95-20241025173800","replies":[]}}-->