Feature Articles are a crock, plain and simple -- a diversion of scarce editorial resources from actual productive work to pious wankery and resumé padding. The whole A-class/Good Article/Feature Article scheme needs to be tossed out the window, to be replaced by an any-user-awardable A-class designation.
Criteria for A-class should include (a) substantial length; (b) coherent prose; © complete coverage of the topic; (d) multiple illustrations; and (e) full and accurate footnoting.
The entire GA/FA superior dance that one sees is a manifestation of a bureaucratic mentality.
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