User talk:Clyde H. Mapping

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Bonjour, vous souhaiteriez que je fasse des cartes à l'aide de quel logiciel ? Gogotus (talk) 14:58, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Map of political regimes

Hello, what software would you like me to use to make maps? Gogotus (talk) 17:35, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Updates at Forms of government 2021.svg are best suited to plain text editors. As stated by Template:NoInkscape on the page's summary, in order to keep the map in text-editable form, vector editors should not be used. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 01:16, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

Mali War map

Thanks for updating the map, If you want to update it better here is a map of clashes between ISGS and different groups, it's a few months out of date though. https://www.criticalthreats.org/wp-content/uploads/20230125-Sahel-Weekly-SJ-1.png Garmin21 (talk) 13:15, 12 April 2023 (UTC)

File:Wagner Revolt map.svg

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MBH 05:51, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

Request

Can you please create a Myanmar Civil war(2021-present) full map? i see you created one for Operation 1027, a full one would be helpful, Thanks! Lucasoliveira653 (talk) 16:27, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

I have made one, File:Internal conflict in Myanmar.svg, though it is outdated and no longer properly sourced. I may update it if I can find enough new sources to do a rework, though the lack of reporting makes doing so considerably more difficult compared to other ongoing conflicts (probably why no one else has tried so far). Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 18:46, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

@Clyde H. Mapping: Hey, for what it's worth: I just found a map of the current situation (as of 1 December), made by Dutch conflict journalist Thomas van Linge, based on open source intelligence.[1][2] --Grnrchst (talk) 12:38, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

While it is more detailed than the past one, 25stargeneral correctly pointed out that using a third-party map might violate English Wikipedia's policy against original research. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 03:49, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

I think we can still use the map, the question is, should we add it as a new file or we make a SVG map of it? Lucasoliveira653 (talk) 19:48, 6 December 2023 (UTC)

Maps are best suited to SVG. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 06:15, 7 December 2023 (UTC)

en:Wikipedia:Requests for page protection/Edit

Hello Clyde,

There is currently a request on the English Wikipedia concerning the statistics of Russia in File:Ongoing conflicts around the world.svg. Since you've been active updating the map, I'd imagine your comments would be appreciated. Have a happy New Year, NotAGenious (talk) 15:07, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

file:Fragile States Index 2023.svg

Sorry, can You fix the color of the Crimean peninsula (follow the UN-confirmed state borders) and re-upload this map with correctly colored area? Thanks. Nahabino (talk) 16:56, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

 Done Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 17:25, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks! Nahabino (talk) 20:08, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Sourcing for c:File:Iraqi Civil War map (2014–present).svg

Can you tell me what source you've used for the Turkish occupation of Northern Iraq? I have also seen some maps depicting this in the past but nothing on reliable sources. Ecrusized (talk) 15:12, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

en:Module:Iraqi insurgency detailed map; in general a Turkish presence is well-supported ([3], [4], [5], [6]) though if the specific bases aren't then feel free to submit a verified update to the module and I'll revise accordingly. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 21:13, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

It's all a bit muddy when it comes down to the Turkish presence in Iraq. As far as I know, it's quite different than their occupation of Syria. As they don't control settlements there, but they have dozens of military bases in covert collaboration with the KDP. As far as showing where they are present goes, I think most mappers color the areas where they have bases in general. This Twitter account called @ConflictTR has an interactive map. Might be best to adjust it according to this and give them the proper attribution for it. Ecrusized (talk) 11:00, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Also, I have to ask what you've cited for Iraqi Kurdistan borders. They are quite weird, specifically around Kirkuk compared to what I've seen on liveuamap. Ecrusized (talk) Ecrusized (talk) 11:20, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

I drew the borders by hand roughly based on the settlements in the module, but tracing in the one used by the original map is really no problem. As for the Turkish presence, this map appears credible from what I know about the region, though I can't find any sources tied to it and there are some apparent problems (e.g. SDF territory conflated as PKK territory is debatably less than neutral). I have seen other maps displaying bases such as one by Suriyak which also separates the Kurdish factions, so there's plenty to work with. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 14:36, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Module maps are usually made up non-sense. I would never cite them. Also, Wikipedia is not a source. Ecrusized (talk) 15:03, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

I've uploaded a version with tweaked borders. Since it appears that a good amount of Turkish outposts are outside of the Claw-Lock area I won't be coloring the surrounding territory since the maps don't treat them as occupations. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 15:40, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Very well. You should probably give Suriyak some attribution in the file description too. Ecrusized (talk) 16:05, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

 Done Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 16:19, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Erbil in map

Hello! I'm just wondering why Erbil is on the US military base attacks? That was an Iranian attack against a supposed Mossad base, I dont think it counts Personisinsterest (talk) 03:40, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Corrected. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 04:02, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! Personisinsterest (talk) 12:08, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

File:Operation_1027.svg

Hi, all the towns to the north are called 曼通, and several 户板 towns on both east and west sides, in the Chinese versions. A copy/paste error? --Mongol (talk) 23:16, 14 January 2025 (UTC)

Yes, I did not make the translation, it's auto-generated. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 02:01, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Request to Correct Map Misrepresenting Internationally Recognized Borders

Hello, I recently came across a map that inaccurately represents certain territories as part of Russia, contradicting internationally recognized borders. I urge you to correct this issue, as it is not merely a cartographic inaccuracy but a serious matter with broader implications. Why This Is Important Violation of International Law The United Nations, along with the vast majority of countries, does not recognize Russia’s claims over certain territories, including parts of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Depicting them as Russian territory legitimizes an illegal annexation and occupation, violating the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity enshrined in international law. Promotion of Russian Propaganda The misrepresentation of borders aligns directly with Russian disinformation campaigns, which aim to create confusion, normalize aggression, and undermine the global rules-based order. This is a well-documented strategy used by the Kremlin to justify its invasions and territorial claims. Russian propaganda operates through several key tactics: Disinformation – Spreading falsehoods to reshape public perception. Whataboutism – Deflecting criticism by pointing to unrelated issues. Fake Legitimacy – Using seemingly neutral platforms to spread state-controlled narratives. Repetition & Saturation – Bombarding media with the same false claims until they gain traction. Astroturfing & Bots – Using fake accounts to fabricate a sense of public support for propaganda. De Facto Recognition of Aggression By displaying a map that aligns with Russian territorial claims, even if presented under the guise of “de facto control,” you are unintentionally supporting and spreading these narratives. Maps are not just illustrations—they shape perceptions, influence public opinion, and impact policymaking. Presenting occupied regions as Russian territory directly aids Moscow’s efforts to normalize illegal annexations. Undermining Wikipedia’s Credibility Wikipedia is built on principles of neutrality, reliability, and verifiability. Allowing maps that reflect the perspective of an aggressor state rather than established international law compromises the platform’s integrity. The vast majority of Wikipedia maps adhere to internationally recognized borders, and this case should be no exception. Request for Correction To maintain accuracy and uphold Wikipedia’s standards, I respectfully request that the map be updated to reflect internationally recognized borders. If a distinction between de jure (legal) and de facto (current control) status is necessary, it should be clearly marked without misleading implications of sovereignty. This is not a political request—it is a factual one. Maintaining the integrity of information, especially in times of conflict, is crucial. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a constructive resolution. Salto Loco (talk) 02:59, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

Please link the map in question. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 04:34, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

Ongoing conflict map

Hello, I see that you reverted my change to the ongoing conflict map, where I changed Israel to yellow. The criteria does not go based on the last 365 days, but rather taking the current year as well as the previous year into account individually. Within the data you cited, last year the casualty count in Israel was 99, and this year it is 38. Both of those figures fall short of the required 100 to be marked as a minor conflict. I have therefore reverted your changes. President Loki (talk) 10:23, 26 June 2025 (UTC)

The language used in the article states "number of combat-related deaths in current or previous year." Now I suppose it would be "and" not "or" if it were meant to represent 2025 and 2024 data. Accounting for more or less deaths just by cherry-picking the year seems like it would inevitably misrepresent one or more conflicts with greater or less intensity.

I'd argue this is a fault with the article's language and not the map. So, yes, I'll sort through the data to make sure the other countries are also correct per your reasoning. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 20:35, 26 June 2025 (UTC)

I'm combing through ACLED data for 2025 and 2024 individually; Israel has 100 fatalities recorded from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. 38 from 1 January 2025 to 20 June 2025. With the default filters I used (all event types), Israel just barely makes it into the "conflicts" category, going only by last year's data—unless there's some other oversight. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 21:07, 26 June 2025 (UTC)

@Clyde H. Mapping I don't think it makes sense to sort by all event types, as that can include things other than actual conflict deaths within the country. This is specifically a conflict map, and thus only the political violence category should be included, which in this case for 2024 is 99 (see here), just below the threshold. I therefore still believe Israel should be marked as yellow. President Loki (talk) 00:04, 27 June 2025 (UTC)

 Done: In that case, I've corrected Israel and will clarify this in the map's source. Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 00:17, 27 June 2025 (UTC)

Conflicts map

Hello, I do not understand why you have updated Iran to show less than 1000 conflict deaths in the last year on the ongoing conflicts map. It is quite clear from a consensus of credible reporting and RS's that more than 1000 people died during the Iran-Israel war last year. President Loki (talk) 11:41, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

 Done Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 19:13, 10 January 2026 (UTC)

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