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In the sentence beginning, "He attempted to start conversations with people about the lack of wasps in the area...", the word "lack" should be replaced with a different word, e.g., "paucity" or "absence." The word "lack" implies that something is desirable. 2A02:8070:A480:4920:9C27:8D4D:A5D:D1CD (talk) 17:58, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Section "Mental illness and copycat effects": "Discussion" does not "occur"
The first sentence of section "Mental illness and copycat effects" is, "Much discussion has occurred as to Bryant's mental health." But a discussion does not "occur." Rather, it is "conducted" or "carried out." Please change! 2A02:8070:A480:4920:9C27:8D4D:A5D:D1CD (talk) 18:08, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]