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March 17

Categories formatting at The Inspectre.

The categories for this page are showing up at the top as unlinked text enclosed in brackets. I'm trying to fix the links and move it to the bottom where it's supposed to go, but can't seem to figure what needs to be changed in the edit box. Can anyone figure out what's wrong? Zubizuva (talk) 02:49, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

I tried to fix it, but I couldn't either. L293D (☎ • ✎) 02:54, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for taking a look at it and trying. I'm baffled. Zubizuva (talk) 02:59, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

It's a problem within the inbofox. If you remove the parameters for SciFi =, startyr =, and endyr=, then the extraneous text disappears. Someone with experience editing templates may be able to help. MB 03:09, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Known problem discussed at the infobox template TP. The workaround is to use the sort=parameter, which I have done. MB 03:13, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for cleaning that up, much appreciated. Zubizuva (talk) 03:17, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

An user asked about a message, on WP:AIV

I just had an e-mail from Unblue box about it, and where can he'll refer at? Tainted-wingsz (talk) 03:31, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

The IP that Unblue reported here has already been blocked. Lourdes 03:46, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

From the e-mail, he told me; he wrote in the wrong number. (As later he posted at its talk page, then withdrawn the question.) And meant to add the right one. But when Unblue box e-mailed me, he was at some airport. And didn't had time to write in the right info. Then I continued what he asked me about it. While by this edit, looked strange; then I looked over what else they may did. But right now if I corrected it, I'll be using up my extended break time. Tainted-wingsz (talk) 05:23, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Well, then Unblue box should simply file a new AIV report with the right IP no. Lourdes 13:16, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Ah ok. But in the past the related ip had a habit to change air dates to a show that ended a time ago. But currently from the edit history they change what episodes had used in a song; was the song used for 15 episodes, etc. And changed it to 14 and 15 did not use the song. Or maybe did it moved on to a new one, and add a note saying it didn't on the episodes were it doesn't use the song's name. Tainted-wingsz (talk) 14:50, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Cliffe Castle Museum

Could you please trim the newly added file in "The Building" section on this page. Make is smaller too please. The file is titled Countess Manvers. I have tried and failed to do this. thanks 175.32.4.104 (talk) 06:52, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

175.32.4.104, done. if you want a different size, change the number in front of the px parameter, which I've set at 150px arbitrarily Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:17, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Tupac Shakur Wiki Page

It's disrespectful to omit the information about his & Kidada Jones relationship. It should at least include she was his last girlfriend at time if his death. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2PacKidada (talk • contribs) 09:17, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

@2PacKidada: If you want to suggest improvements to the Tupac Shakur article, the best place to do that would be at Talk:Tupac Shakur.--Gronk Oz (talk) 12:22, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Tupac Shakur#September 1996 shooting says: "The bodyguard, Frank Alexander, said that Shakur had asked him to drive the car of Shakur's girlfriend, Kidada Jones, rather than accompany him." PrimeHunter (talk) 12:29, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Changing wikipedia page

in the wikipedias of mughal empresses,empress consort is given wrong.empress consort is the who is the mother of next emperor.but bega begum,saliha banu begum,nur jahan are not mothers of next emperor.so i w\changed them.but they are being undone. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aditya Iyer (talk • contribs) 11:28, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

@Aditya Iyer: A wikt:consort means a spouse or parther. That is also the normal meaning of empress consort. Do you have a published reliable source that the meaning is different in the Mughal empire? It sounds unlikely to me. PrimeHunter (talk) 12:27, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Printing out of Non-League Football Wikipedia websites in England-GB!

I am enquiring and asking about not being able to print out Pages from British Non-League Football Wikipedia sites like the Northern Premier,Southern Premier and National League Wikipedias! If you require me to make a donation(I know you keep going with Donations)then that would be no problem as it shouldn't be free! I hope that you can help and advise me on this matter and I hope to get your reply soon! Just to mention I use the pages for my own personal use as I know you can't re-produce anything from Wilkipedia to sell! Best Wishes Statto55(MR Brian.K.Outlaw{England-GB} — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stats55 (talk • contribs) 13:40, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Stats55, in fact you can use Wikipedia pages for any purpose including commercial, see Wikipedia:Text of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License ⋅

What happens when you try to print out the pages? Could you give an example of a page that you cannot print? Dbfirs 16:34, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

How to change article title

I have an article under review (Draft:Cam Ne). I need to change the article title from "Cam Ne" to "Incident at Cam Ne" as the article is about the incident, not the geographical place. I can't see how to do this using the EDIT screen. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peter Brush (talk • contribs) 15:58, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

@Peter Brush: Page titles are changed by moving to a new location. This is available via the 'more' tab at the top of the page. Your account should be able to perform this. Eagleash (talk) 16:18, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

I am able to get to the MOVE screen. I changed the MOVE type to (Article). But I cannot address the "New Title:" field -- I am unable to enter the text of the new title in that field. Peter Brush (talk) 17:46, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Disregard the above question. I found the answer. Thank you. Peter Brush (talk) 17:49, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi Peter Brush did you really intend to remove the page from the review process? If not, you should return it to Draft-space. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 17:54, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

No, I did not intend to remove the page from the review process. Peter Brush (talk) 15:03, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

I have returned the page to Draft-space. The page had issues, and I have resolved the issues. Thank you. Whinnen (talk) 12:25, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Terry L DUNN

Why was I deleted? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:2530:F7C9:3402:C988:B7FA:1F53 (talk) 17:13, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

It was deleted for being promotional (promotional articles go against our policies). I see that it was edited by DunnPSC, who I can only assume is you or an employee of yours (which violates our policies on conflicts of interest, BTW). If you hadn't edited the article, there's a chance that it wouldn't've been deleted. Ian.thomson (talk) 17:39, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

I've deleted the sandbox too, basically a self-serving vanity page telling us how successful he's been rather than the factual article we require. Examples include That experience taught him to make prudent financial decisions... he is fully committed to serving the public interest. Most of the text is unreferenced, and the references he does provide are to conservative political organisations that he belongs to, not independent verifiable sources. DunnPSC, before attempting to write an article again, read Your first article. WP:COI and WP:Autobiography Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:02, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Page does not sync after I edit.

Why What happened. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.75.165.114 (talk) 17:44, 17 March 2018 (UTC) 138.75.165.114 (talk) 17:48, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

You will need to let us know when and where this happened, preferably using a diff. Beeblebrox (talk) 19:36, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

How to fix the incorrect text accompanying the mobile-view 'Related Pages' links?

Hi!

In the 'related pages' for the mobile view for Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, the text describing two of the links is incorrect; in one 'ugandan' isn't capitalized, and another describes the target as a 'proestess' (which is kind of funny as she was a prostitute and a priestess, so ...)

Where does this text come from? How to fix it?

Thanks. Saintrain (talk) 18:40, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

It's from Wikidata. See Wikipedia:FAQ/Editing#How do I edit mobile subtitles? PrimeHunter (talk) 19:07, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks! Saintrain (talk) 20:32, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

Is there no way to keep such Wikidata errors/junk out of our articles? Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 07:12, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

How to cite websites

With last and first name, do you mean the basic full name of the person who's editing or the website? I am new to this so I do not understand on how to cite a website on on Wikipedia. Some websites are different on how to source the sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Oliv-WAlker2205 (talk • contribs) 21:48, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

@Oliv-WAlker2205: Citations should be the author of the source, not the person editing the article on this site. Ian.thomson (talk) 21:59, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

The template {{cite web}} should help. See Help:cite web for details, or just copy this:

{{cite web |url= |title= |last= |first= |date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote= }} and fill in the details. Dbfirs 17:32, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Help with award template

[1] I'm trying to put the awards in the awards section, but for whatever reason they are appearing at the very bottom of the page. In the source they are in the correct section, but on the visually they aren't. What Am I doing wrong? 💵💵💵💵^Talk 23:34, 17 March 2018 (UTC)

 Fixed

@Money moji: Hello, there was a misplaced dash in the closing |}. Eagleash (talk) 00:07, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks!💵💵💵💵^Talk 00:08, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

March 18

? Infiniti fx35?

How do I get information on the infiniti fx35 suv? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.142.99.147 (talk) 02:09, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

A simple way of getting information would be by reading this. If you want more, you can also perform a Google search by typing "Infinity FX35" on a Google search box and clicking enter. L293D (☎ • ✎) 02:14, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Article does not appear in public access

Help solve the problem. She posted an article on March 6, about a significant person, but she has not yet appeared in the public domain. However, there are no edits from other editors, or notifications. I just do not understand what to do. Here is this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Maria_Ivanova Thank you! Anzela Mikoyan (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 10:25, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

@Anzela Mikoyan: The page currently exists as a draft; it is not a published article. If you consider that it is ready for mainspace (publication) you can place {{subst:submit}} at the top of the page, although this should ideally be done by the editor who created the page. Please note, the review process is currently backlogged and it may take several weeks. Furthermore, articles in draftspace are not indexed by search engines and new articles are not either, until they have been reviewed or for 90 days, whichever is the shorter period. Please remember to sign your posts on talk pages by typing four tildes (~~~~). Thank you. Eagleash (talk) 10:39, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Kwanzaa

I was reading your Kwanzaa page and it said the corn was decoration. Actually it represents the children in that household. The colors represent : red- the bloodshed in the motherland of Africa , the green represents the land. Black the people . Is one description but the official website states:The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green; black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1:C557:213F:DC0A:5CA0:9EBC:D57E (talk) 11:11, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, you are free to edit the page, with the proviso that you must provide a reliable source for any changes you wish to make. You can also propose and/or discuss changes at the article talk page. Thank you. Eagleash (talk) 11:15, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

XMPP logo

The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) has updated the logo some months ago (a little update from original). I have created the new SVG file for replace: commons:File:XMPP_logo.svg. How I can do update the logo? Thanks in advance. Lbocquet (talk) 14:29, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi, Lbocquet: I have updated the image for you. In case next time, when you want replace an image with updated version just search for the image code in the editing window and change it with the new name. –Ammarpad (talk) 15:24, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Ammarpad You have not understand, I have the new file on my computer... to update the logo on commons.wikipedia.org. Lbocquet (talk) 10:33, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, Lbocquet. If you go to the Commons page you linked to above, there is a link in the "File History" section that says "Upload a new version of this file". --ColinFine (talk) 11:22, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks ColinFine but I have "You cannot overwrite this file." :/ Lbocquet (talk) 12:20, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Lbocquet: Your account must be at least four days old at Commons to get "Upload a new version of this file" when you are not the original uploader. If you link to an online version of the image then somebody else can do it. PrimeHunter (talk) 20:36, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks PrimeHunter Ok, I will wait a little time to update, I will update soon, and I will informed you here :) Lbocquet (talk) 20:55, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Someone threating violance and change khaga History Article

Sir please correct this correction some Below Cast People Changed Our History — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pradeep Suryavanshi (talk • contribs) 16:45, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Nobody's making any threats Pradeep Suryavanshi. Those of us who have removed the History section from the article on Khaga have done so because it cites no sources for the information, and therefore fails our requirements on verifiability. Please do not restore the section again without appropriate references. The talk page of the article is available for you to make your points, but please do so politely: Noyster (talk), 18:34, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

How Can I upload a profile and write a biography

Good day, Could you please send to me a link which is showing me How to upload a photo and Write biography? I'm stuck on wikimedia please we need your help — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gadanetwork (talk • contribs) 17:07, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

You can write a biography of someone else, with references, but you should not write an autobiography, that is, a biography of yourself.--Dthomsen8 (talk) 18:42, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Autobiography is a helpful warning for this matter.--Dthomsen8 (talk) 18:47, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Page Curation

I just added "importScript('User:Lourdes/PageCuration.js'); // Linkback: User:Lourdes/PageCuration.js" to my common.js file but the toolbar is not appearing. Is that normal? I heard that even non-NPRs could have the page curation tool. L293D (☎ • ✎) 18:16, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Page Curation says:

"Page curation provides two main features:

1. the New Pages Feed, a dynamic list of new pages for review by community patrollers.
2. the Curation Toolbar, an optional panel on articles that enables editors to review them more effectively."

The only thing the script does is add a link saying "Page Curation" to the left of "Preferences" at top of any page. It's a normal piped link to Special:NewPagesFeed and does not add the Curation Toolbar which is only available to new page reviewers and administrators. It may cause confusion that the term "Page Curation" is sometimes used only about the Curation Toolbar and its functions, and not about the New Pages Feed everybody can see at Special:NewPagesFeed (new page reviewers and admins see some extra things there). PrimeHunter (talk) 20:36, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

So basically, I can't add tags to new articles or do anything else with the page curation toolbar until I have the right. L293D (☎ • ✎) 20:42, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

L293D, yes that's right. More information can be found at Wikipedia:PageCuration script#Troubleshooting. You can of course go ahead and apply for the new page reviewer right; we need as much assistance as we can get from good editors. Lourdes 11:48, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

EBSCO Information Services

Do we Wikipedians have access to EBSCO Information Services? There is an eBook there I would like to access.--Dthomsen8 (talk) 18:39, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:EBSCO. It gives information about obtaining free access to EBSCO via the Wikipedia Library. If you decide to apply, note the "Signups have moved!" box at the top of the page; it contains a link to the new application process. Eddie Blick (talk) 19:25, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Dthomsen8, I have access. If you want some assistance, I can provide. Lourdes 11:49, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

False information

How do I correct misinformation on a particular topic without the threat of being banned? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.179.255.46 (talk) 19:04, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

If you are talking about Greenbrier High School (Arkansas) I suggest taking it up on the talk page: Talk:Greenbrier High School (Arkansas). HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 19:05, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

Also, provide reliable sources for any changes you wish to see made. Eagleash (talk) 19:09, 18 March 2018 (UTC)

March 19

enoch powell rivers of blood speech 20th april 1968

I have read the long item on the above and think it is important to mention that the speech was given on Adolf Hitler's birth date 20th April,David Edger's play DESTINY must be mentioned as it is relevant.Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 51.7.231.138 (talk) 01:52, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, IP user. If you can find a reliable published source that specifically makes that point, then you can add the information to the article, citing the source. If not, then this is original research which is not allowed in Wikipedia articles. --ColinFine (talk) 11:26, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Watchlist

Just a simple question, is there any way to exclude one's own edits from their watchlist? I find that my watchlist has become just more and more redundant to my contributions page if anything, since its basically 90% my own edits and 10% others' edits. I mostly have to laser-focus myself onto the watchlist just to see other people's edits to the pages I watch. – PhilipTerryGraham (talk · contribs · count) 04:33, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, you should find what you want on Help:watchlist. Irma2403 (talk) 06:42, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi, @PhilipTerryGraham: This is already available feature in User Preferences. Just navigate to Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-watchlist and under "Advanced options" you'll see Hide my edits from the watchlist option; just tick the box next to it and you can explore more options there.–Ammarpad (talk) 06:51, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Ammarpad: I've tested tis out, but this doesn't seem to work. I checked "Hide my edits from the watchlist" and saved my settings, though my edits are still popping up on my watchlist... Is there a delay of a few hours to update it or something like that? :/ – PhilipTerryGraham (talk · contribs · count) 17:03, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Ammarpad: I may have figured out why the settings aren't working. I'm currently using the "New filters for edit review" beta feature. Though, it's been ages since I started using it that I forgot that it was a beta feature. Forgive me for forgetting to mention that! Haha! I'm still annoyed that there doesn't seem to be a filter to exclude my own edits, though, unless there is, and I simply missed it upon searching for it? – PhilipTerryGraham (talk · contribs · count) 17:11, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Ammarpad: Here's the third and final of the watchlist fairy tale. I found through the discussion forums for the beta feature that there is indeed a filter for it, but it was a weird non-traditional way where it was a switch filter between "Changes by you" and "Changes by others", and it wasn't immediately clear that it was such a switch filter. Anyways, my problems have been solved now! Thanks for your input, nonetheless! :) – PhilipTerryGraham (talk · contribs · count) 17:16, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Auto WikiProject Tool?

Hello, occasionally I help sort articles to respective WikiProjects and categories. I am wondering is there a tool that helps add articles to WikiProjects quickly? Currently, I try to think of all relevant Wikiprojects and add them manually. It would be great if there was something to speed to process along. If you have any suggestions, tips, or answers please ping me. Best and thanks, Classicwiki (talk) If you reply here, please ping me. 05:04, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Classicwiki: I find Rater very helpful. Not sure if this is what you are after though. Triptothecottage (talk) 02:41, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Triptothecottage, does that help assess articles or does it help ease the process of adding articles (their talk pages) to WikiProjects? I'm looking for the latter. For example if Einstein, wasn't part of any WikiProjects on the talk page I would add it to WikiProject Physics and let someone from the project assess the quality of the article. Sorry, not very good at following code. If it does accomplish the latter is there an instruction guide on how to use it? Thanks for answering, Classicwiki (talk) If you reply here, please ping me. 02:50, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Classicwiki: Try these instructions to install the script: Rater (source) The gadget enables you to add Wikiprojects, taskforces, sort keys etc, without necessarily completing the assessment (although that is available as well.

References

Wow, thanks for taking the time for explaining it to me. Love it already. Thanks! Classicwiki (talk) If you reply here, please ping me. 14:32, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Classicwiki: Evad37's rater contains an automatic assessment of quality but lacks some features at this point. Kephir's version, found here, is no longer actively developed but offers easier access to more specific parameters of those banners (like taskforces etc.). Personally, I am currently using both at the same time until Evad37's version offers the same features as Kephir's does. Regards SoWhy 15:24, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

SoWhy, thanks! I will give that one a try too. Do you put them on their own custom subpages or are they both located on your common.js page? Best, Classicwiki (talk) If you reply here, please ping me. 15:29, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Classicwiki: You can put them in common.js if you want to use them with all skins. If you only use a certain skin, you can also put them in <skinname>.js (e.g. monobook.js, vector.js etc.). No need to copy the code though, just use the importScript-code as directed. Regards SoWhy 15:35, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Logo / Icon Change

Hi,

I am trying to change the icon/logo on the Newcastle Diamonds page however it will not allow me, please can you help? Attached is the new image. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Craigbrockuk (talk • contribs) 10:06, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, Craigbrockuk. As long as the new version of the logo meets all the criteria in NFCC, you can upload it by going to File:Newcastlediamonds.png and picking "Upload a new version of this file". --ColinFine (talk) 11:31, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Craigbrockuk: Your account has to make one more edit anywhere to get the option "Upload a new version of this file". The option can only be used if it's a png file. Is it http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/images/clubs/Newcastle_Diamonds.png? PrimeHunter (talk) 11:55, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello ColinFine no it is not that version. I have made around 10 edits since joining but still do not see that option — Preceding unsigned comment added by Craigbrockuk (talk • contribs) 12:09, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

That message was your 10th edit, so you wouldn't have seen the option before that (and please remember to sign). --David Biddulph (talk) 12:12, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Removing self and child from wikipedia

I would like to know how I may have my infant daughter and myself removed from a Wikipedia page pending publishing. I did not consent to having either of our information posted, and am requesting removal. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:204:C001:2B2:3C97:3EC5:753B:FC22 (talk) 11:53, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Please direct us to the page or image and we will see to it.--Aspro (talk) 12:04, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

It is hard to say anything certain with so little info, but WP:BLPSELF may be of help to you. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 12:28, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

If the unpublished article contains libellous statements, or if it has inappropriate information about your daughter and she is not WP:Notable, then don't post a link here, but e-mail info-en-q@wikimedia.org for oversight. In general, you do not have control over what goes into an article about yourself if it is referenced to WP:Reliable sources, so don't ask for oversight unless you have a strong case. It might be simpler just to contact the editor of the article and ask for the information to be removed. Dbfirs 21:57, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Resolve multiple issues

I wrote an article titled "Cam Ne Incident." It has multiple issues. I want to resolve them, The banner says these issues can be discussed on the talk page. But I don't know how to do that -- discuss the issues on a talk page. The first issue listed is an unclear citation style. I'd be glad to clear that up if I knew the problem. Whinnen (talk) 12:37, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

You have flip-flopped between templated style ({{cite web}}, etc) and untemplated style. Pick one and stick to it.

—Trappist the monk (talk) 12:48, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

If you are reading the article Cam Ne Incident, the tap at the top of the page saying "Talk" will take you to Talk:Cam Ne Incident, and on that page the tab "New section" will let you start a new section. --David Biddulph (talk) 14:13, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Whinnen and David Biddulph: The 'News section' link may also be displayed as a single '+' sign. --CiaPan (talk) 16:00, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

revised draft "Hanns Fischer - Physicist and Professors.

Please let me know what happened to my revision of "Hanns Fischer - Physicist and Professor" for which I have received (and mentioned in the references) all copyrights needed to the sections reproduced from published articles. Tony Kaiser (talk) 13:40, 19 March 2018 (UTC)Thank you and regards, Tony Kaiser

Do you mean this Draft:Hanns Fischer It was moved to this location, sandboxes are not safe places to keep stuff. - X201 (talk) 14:21, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

create a page

How do I create a page for a leading business executive? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gwalsh1025 (talk • contribs) 13:56, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

You need to read the advice at WP:Notability (people) and WP:Your first article. --David Biddulph (talk) 14:09, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

And WP:PAID and WP:COI if you're connected in any manner to the executive.​Lourdes 04:12, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

User talk page warnings

If a user received their 4 warnings, then got blocked for a certain amount of time, and vandalized a page AFTER the block, would the block reset the warning level or would you go straight to the highest level?--SkyGazer 512 ^{talk / contributions / subpages} 15:01, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hey SkyGazer 512. Assuming it's obvious vandalism, and it's a registered account, you can probably just report them to WP:AIV with something to the effect of "resumption of vandalism following the expiration of previous block", and that should do just fine. If it is an IP address, then often each "editing session" has to be treated as if it were a unique human behind the keyboard, because IP addresses can be shared or dynamic, meaning this human in particular may actually be getting warned for the first time. GMG^talk 15:06, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi GreenMeansGo, thanks for replying. It was an IP address that I was warning. Are you saying that if it is an IP address I should start over with level 1?--SkyGazer 512 ^{talk / contributions / subpages} 15:17, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hey SkyGazer 512. Overall, yes... well, mostly. Unless you have a behavioral reason to justify saying that the IP address belongs to the same person as before. So, for example, if the IP vandalized a couple of particularly obscure article, and after a 24 hour block, returned to vandalize the same articles in the same way. You could then fairly well assume that it's the same person as before, who has already been warned and blocked, and returned to vandalize anyway.

Other than something like that, you would warn them as normal. That doesn't always mean starting with level one and going 1, 2, 3, 4. If the vandalism is pretty bad, and not just your run of the mill bored teenager, then it's perfectly acceptable to start right off with a level 2-4 warning rather than a level one. So, for example, if you had user inserting violent racial epithets into articles, or gratuitous sexual content/imagery, you would generally not start out with a level one warning, and may not need to warn at all, depending on the severity. This is especially true with regard to adding highly contentious material about living persons. GMG^talk 15:33, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

You can use the "Geolocate" link at the foot of the IP's contribution page to get an indication as to whether it is a static or dynamic IP, and you can look at the contribution record to see whether the same or similar pages are being edited to get a clue as to whether it is likely to be the same person. --David Biddulph (talk) 15:34, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

So if the IP was making the same disruptive edits on the same article after getting blocked, what would the best warning level be?--SkyGazer 512 ^{talk / contributions / subpages} 15:35, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Straight to WP:AIV. --David Biddulph (talk) 15:52, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

I agree, no need to do any warnings, they are well aware of the consequences of vandalism. ~ GB fan 16:04, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Edit summary legend

Can somebody please explain to me the exact difference between WP:Edit summary legend#Copy edit and (right below) WP:Edit summary legend#Correction? Thanks a lot in advance for any support! Best wishes--Converto (talk) 17:11, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@Converto: Edit summaries is not an exact science. "cr" is rarely used and may not be understood by others. I write "correct". cr/correct is only meant for correction of errors while ce/copyedit can be all types of copy editing, e.g. better formulations or adherence to guidelines. PrimeHunter (talk) 20:20, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Thank you very much!--Converto (talk) 20:22, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Help:Cite errors/Cite error ref no input. Mary Edwards Walker. Please Correct my citing error! Thank you. Slade Watson

You added <ref> ..... </ref> tags with nothing in between. See WP:Referencing for beginners for the method. If you use Visual Editor then Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor/2 provides guidance. The empty ref tags have been removed by AnomieBOT,but you should now format the references appropriately. Dbfirs 21:42, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

I am trying to add a famous person or person of notoriety

I'm new to Wikipeda and I am trying to find out how to add a famous person or person of Notoriety to Wikipedia that is not listed on the site and I do not know how to do this do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Josh Paul — Preceding unsigned comment added by TeenieTim (talk • contribs) 22:35, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, TeenieTim. Writing a new article is among the harder tasks in Wikipedia, and I also advise people to spend a few months improving existing articles before they try. When you want to progress to creation, I suggest you read your first article. By the way, I suspect you mean "notability" (which has a very particular meaning in Wikipedia) rather than "notoriety". --ColinFine (talk) 22:55, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Update logo for International Campaign for Tibet

Hello,

I would like to request a change to the logo for the International Campaign for Tibet: [[2]]

The logo has recently been updated as seen on their website: https://www.savetibet.org

A file for the new logo can be found here: http://www.savetibet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ICT_logo_primary-wiki.jpg

Thank you, SaveTibetOrgICT SaveTibetOrgICT (talk) 22:59, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

A more pressing issue is that the article lacks independent sources, much less in-depth coverage (which it needs to continue to exist). I looked on Google News and only found passing mentions in articles that were about some other topic. Ian.thomson (talk) 23:09, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Error in tagline of article

For the page on Duff Goldman, who is a pastry chef, appears a subtitle of "American musician." See [3] This screenshot was taken on the Android app version of Wikipedia. Oddly, I don't know where this "American musician" text appears in the article, and I would like to change it because it is not true. Any ideas? Thanks Piguy101 (talk) 23:19, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

It's from Wikidata. See Wikipedia:FAQ/Editing#How do I edit mobile subtitles? PrimeHunter (talk) 23:28, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

@PrimeHunter: Excellent, thank you so much! That did the trick and I fixed the article. Piguy101 (talk) 23:39, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

March 20

I was working on an article and I accidentally closed the tab. Can I get it back?

Earlier today, I was working on a page, but unfortunately, I accidentally closed the tab after repeatedly pressing "publish," but getting errors about the chart I was using.

Is there any way I can retrieve that information? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Angel-CRTC (talk • contribs) 00:43, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Angel-CRTC: You are in luck. It would normally be gone but attempted saves triggered edit filters which stored it. See [4] and click "details" or "examine". PrimeHunter (talk) 00:55, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@PrimeHunter: Thanks so much for the help! :) I'm also having trouble with the Wikipedia page saving/publishing. It keeps giving me the following error: "An automated filter has prevented you from adding a chart listing that is not permitted on Wikipedia. Please see Wikipedia:Record charts to learn more about what types of charts are allowed. If you were not attempting to insert such material, then please report this error." The problem here is that when I attempt to report the page, I am unable to post a link to the unpublished Wikipedia article since its automatically deleted. What shall I do? Angel-CRTC (talk) 02:22, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Angel-CRTC: You try to link http://classic.atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=567729. An edit filter about charts has a rule against atrl.net/forums, apparently because those forums are also used for unwanted charts. I haven't examined the context or poster but using forum posts as sources is usually against WP:SELFPUBLISH. PrimeHunter (talk) 02:26, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@PrimeHunter: Thanks so much for the help, again! You're incredible :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Angel-CRTC (talk • contribs) 02:34, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

• I've been saying that for so long now :) Lourdes 04:38, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Heroin,brands,types,percentages,quality variations.

I was looking for an article on this subject and found nothing.I know there is such an article,somewhere,but couldn't find it under any such title on wiki.As the DW is full of ads for heroin listed as #3 #4 etc and the brands do not match what I know.Such an article can only help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sicntired (talk • contribs) 04:14, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

I don't know if you're looking for Heroin. The article doesn't contain the things that you want, but Heroin#Heroin grades contains some details about the variations. The Government of Australia source in the same section may have more details. Thanks, Lourdes 04:46, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

How to delete a page in my own sandbox?

I was doing some refactoring work in User:Dannyniu/sandbox/PQC schemes table, now I'm done with it, how do I delete it? Dannyniu (talk) 05:25, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Dannyniu I've done it for you, next time tag the page with one of {{Db-g7}}, {{Db-author}}, {{Db-blanked}} or {{Db-self}}, and it will be listed for speedy deletion by an admin Jimfbleak - talk to me? 06:50, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Is it possible to upload and use a new image to Wikipedia?

I was wondering if it is possible to upload images that weren't used on Wikipedia before and use them on articles. I know that as long as they're free images, free content, you can, but what if they're copyrighted images? Is it possible to ask for permission to use them or are copyrighted images impossible to ever use? Film Enthusiast (talk) 05:30, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, Film Enthusiast. In the majority of cases, we cannot use copyrighted images unless the copyright holder agrees to an acceptable Creative Commons license. There are limited exceptions (which include film posters), but you must follow every step in the policy on use of non-free images described at WP:NFCI. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:47, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Hello, Film Enthusiast. As Cullen³²⁸ says, you are unlikely to get anywhere asking for permission to use anything of commercial value, like posters, since it means anyone can then use the image for any purpose, but for other images it's sometimes worth asking the copyright owner for permission Jimfbleak - talk to me? 15:54, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

RfC at Useful Idiot page

Back in December, I started an RfC on the useful idiot page about using the Oxford English Dictionary. The consensus was that the OED should be quoted, but since then the quotation has been continually removed. What can I do about it?--Jack Upland (talk) 08:04, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

User:Jack Upland - First, read the dispute resolution policy. As you state, there has already been an RFC. I see that there is edit-warring, and that an administrator has issued a warning. Edit-warring can be reported at the edit-warring noticeboard, although that may not be necessary since an administrator is already aware of the edit-warring. You can request page-protection at requests for page protection. The usual place to report tendentious editing is WP:ANI. However, in this case, a more expeditious and more draconian remedy may be available if the issue focuses on the use of the phrase in American political discourse. The subject area of American politics (since 1932) is subject to ArbCom discretionary sanctions under the American politics case. The disruptive editor should be warned of discretionary sanctions, and can then be reported to Arbitration Enforcement. Editing against consensus that was established by an RFC is considered disruptive editing. However, be sure that the language that you are trying to insert is exactly consistent with what the closer said in the RFC, since the closer was specific and detailed. Robert McClenon (talk) 01:31, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks.--Jack Upland (talk) 08:44, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

How can i create a completely new article?

Or..

Please some can create that page in Wiki style ?

I linked in "Theory of everything" below but it is an outer link..

Thanx !

John — Preceding unsigned comment added by Arrakistor (talk • contribs) 08:58, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Wikipedia doesn't accept dubious, unpublished WP:original research. I've also reverted your addition to the TOE article. Clarityfiend (talk) 09:06, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Editing title

Hi, I created a page for a band but didn't capitalize it's name. How do i change this?

Name is the band is Panjabi Hit Squad

Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vishumusic (talk • contribs) 13:20, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Vishumusic: The title is changed by moving the page to a new 'location'. This is done via the 'more' tab at the top of the page. This facility will not be available to you until your account has made at least 10 valid edits and is at leats four days old. I have moved the page to Panjabi Hit Squad and also made some 'tidying' edits. The page has not been reviewed. In the meantime I would suggest you read WP:NMUSIC for more information on the notability requirements and for future reference would suggest using WP:WIZ or WP:AFC rather than creating pages directly in mainspace. Please remember to sign your posts on talk pages by typing four tildes (~~~~). Eagleash (talk) 13:57, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@eagleash thank you. New to this so will have a read Vishumusic (talk) 14:03, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Vishumusic: I note that a page was previously deleted as a result of this discussion. Unless the new page contains different content it may also be nominated for deletion. Notability of the musicians involved is important here. Are any of them notable in the Wiki sense? Is there a Wikipedia article about them? Eagleash (talk) 14:17, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Vishumusic and Eagleash: In my view the current article much more clearly establishes the notability of the group as a group than the previous, deleted, version did. The awards in particular help with this. DES ^(talk)_{DESiegel Contribs} 04:38, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Yes, the awards have been added since the page was moved yesterday... but not sourced. Eagleash (talk) 06:46, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Copyrighted Photo

I placed a photo ("‪File:Mr. Hanes in Alaska 1992.jpg‬") on the page I was working on (Phil Hanes) and it was removed for suspected copyright violation. I was instructed that the copyright holder needed to go to COM:CONSENT to donate the copyright and the image would be undeleted. I forwarded this message to the URL holder's executive secretary who quickly responded that she had gone to the link and filled out the "commons release" and that the photo should be usable now. This was on March 13th (7 days ago) and I have yet to see the image undeleted. Is there any other step required? Is there a delay?--Twilder43 (talk) 17:12, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Did the executive secretary take the photo? I can't find the file on https://commons.wikimedia.org, so perhaps the copyright holder needs to upload it again to Wikimedia Commons with the appropriate licence, from where it can be used in the article. You probably need to declare your WP:Conflict of interest since you have been commissioned to work on the article. Dbfirs 21:58, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Where to discuss media coverage

There's an ongoing debate about whether or not to cover mass shootings in articles about firearms, and multiple media outlets are claiming that a group of pro-gun editors are working to inappropriately prevent this information from being included. They have named individual editors as well as WikiProject Firearms as a whole. User:BullRangifer has compiled the following list:

The list has been brought up on several Talk pages and caused a certain amount of tension between editors. I would like to start a discussion to address each of the points made in these articles and determine whether it's a falsehood/misconception, a genuine problem that has already been resolved or an ongoing issue that still needs to be dealt with. Where would be the appropriate place to do this? It's not exactly a content dispute, and I'm not sure if it's appropriate to bring up at an article talk page or WP:GUNS per WP:NOTAFORUM. Any advice would be appreciated. –dlthewave ☎ 18:59, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

As an involved party I want to second this question/request. Springee (talk) 19:34, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

I, too, think this is a good idea. Our policies and guidelines aren't solid, with sharp edges. They must be interpreted, and this is a time when we need to revisit how to interpret them. This needed discussion is not a WP:NOTFORUM thing, because it's very fundamental to how to properly edit at Wikipedia. If PAG are misunderstood by a group of editors to such a degree that the media notices it and writes about it in RS, we have a problem that needs to be resolved through civil discussion.

I think it would be best to do this at AN/I, where lots of admins can be involved. The ArbCom members should be invited to participate. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 03:52, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

2018-19 NHL season by team article

Can you Create the 2018-19 NHL season by team article because it needs to be made right now. 68.102.39.189 (talk) 21:12, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

WP:NODEADLINE. You can use the article wizard at WP:YFA to create the draft yourself. RudolfRed (talk) 21:18, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

User is probably also talking about Template: 2018-19 NHL season by team page as well since it was declined because individual team articles for the seasons haven't been created. IP has a habit of WP:TOOSOON (see their talk page for Articles for creation) and demanding service of others (both on Help Desk and individual users talk pages). The 2018-19 NHL season doesn't start until October so there is no hurry to get these articles created. NZFC^(talk) 21:57, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

El Jardí dels Ocells, Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain

We would like to confirm that the previous visibility problems in our Park have been resolved by a large renovation of most cages. The internal landscaping of the cages has improved the experience of seeing the birds in natural surroundings. You can enjoy learning more about nature on our International days including: frog day, bee day, butterfly day, bird day, migratory bird day, bat 'day' and animal day. One day being chosen for each month from Easter to October/November. The Director — Preceding unsigned comment added by 176.87.97.79 (talk) 21:13, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Is this about an article? Which one? RudolfRed (talk) 21:45, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Probably El Jardí dels Ocells. Dairy {talk} 03:04, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

My own username

How do I obtain my own logged in username? The userspace linking templates require you to manually enter a username. Three tildas will get me my signature, but how can I automatically get just my logged in username? Thank you very much,  Buaidh  22:36, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

I'll take this to Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)#My own username. Thanks,  Buaidh  22:49, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

Four tildes will give you a signature with a timestamp. Three gives just your username and five gives just a timestamp. Eagleash (talk) 22:55, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

How to archive user pages

My user page is too long. How do I archive it? Will it be one of my special pages?Deermouse (talk) 23:09, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Deermouse: Try visiting Help:Archiving a talk page, there are automated bots that can assist with this or a few semi-automated processes that can also help. Most archives I've follow the format of User talk:Username/Archive#(or letter) an example of mine that uses a number is User talk:TheDoctorWho/archive2 or an example of one that follows a letter format is User talk:Jimbo Wales/Archive A. Let me know if I can clear anything up for you. TheDoctorWho (talk) 23:28, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Deermouse: The above is if you mean user talk page. Archiving is based on dated posts and there is no concept of archiving a user page if you really mean that. But you are free to copy some of the contents to other pages in your userspace, or to look up old contents later with the "View history" tab. You can for example enter User:Deermouse/Old userpage in the search box and click a link on the resulting page to create a user subpage with that name. Or you can make a wikilink to the page and create it: User:Deermouse/Old userpage. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:32, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

@Deermouse: Yes the above is correct, I apologize and misread as if you meant to archive a user talk page. @PrimeHunter: I believe you are correct that they mean the user page as seen in this section on their user page TheDoctorWho (talk) 00:23, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks immensely Doc and Prime, I see the code,

hidden here, ; I am understanding that would be considered an archived page? 2 or 3 could be enumerated. Sweet.Deermouse (talk) 03:10, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

March 21

RIP Peter :(

Sadly, I have to report the demise of a Wikipedia editor, User:Peter Entwisle (for details, see the article on him, Peter Entwisle). Is there any message/template which can be added to his talk page to stop automated responses from being added to it? Also, are there any other task which need to be performed re his account? Grutness...wha? 00:51, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi Grutness, sorry to hear of Peter's passing. The guidelines for a deceased user are here and would maybe also suggest maybe putting this template on their page. NZFC^(talk) 01:55, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks. Grutness...wha? 02:22, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Can you please accept my revised draft of Leisa Goddard?

Hi,

I've reviewed the article and made changes according to give more reliable sources. Can you please let me know if this can be approved asap? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lady250 (talk • contribs) 01:19, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Lady250, according to our BLP and Verfiability policies, you would need to provide a reliable source for each claim in the biography. You've worked on the article, yes, but there are still many statements that are not supported by reliable sources – that is, I don't see citations at the end of so many statements. Either delete all those statements that are not supported by reliable sources, or provide reliable sources. If you do that, the editors who have already commented similarly on your draft page, will themselves approve the article. Thanks, Lourdes 03:18, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

(edit conflict)Hello, Lady250. You haven't yet clicked the "Resubmit" button. That is how you ask reviewers to look at your revised draft. However, before you do, I would advise adding at least one source citation to the first and third paragraphs of the Journalism career section before you do. Note that there is a significant backlog for reviewing, and it may take some time for this draft to be reviewed. DES ^(talk)_{DESiegel Contribs} 03:38, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

220.133.245.150 (talk) 02:51, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Can I create my own articles while using information provided by a copyright website, while these information are just common data as copyright protect the expression, but not include any information or concept itself (Iit is not possible to "use my own word" because I can't change these names, are just a "XXX is a restaurant with a 3 star of Miqilin" basis)? 220.133.245.150 (talk) 02:51, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

You may, and indeed should, copy facts from sources. Facts include the names of things, so "Joe's Deli is a restaurant in Exampletown." would not be a copyright violation. You must, however, be careful not to copy detailed phrasing beyond very obvious facts that cannot easily be expressed in other forms, and you should also avoid close paraphrasing, or retaining the sentence structure while changing the exact words. Be sure to cite the websites or other sources from which you derive the facts. In describing a person, place or concept, it can and should be described in your own words. DES ^(talk)_{DESiegel Contribs} 03:13, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

By the way, to create a new article you need to use a registered Wikipedia account. When you have registered, it is best to use your account name when posting to noticeboards like this one. That way we can notify you when there is any reply: Noyster (talk), 11:47, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

I am being targeted as anti-christian and pro-muslim

Where should I complain for this personal attack. I am not antichristian and not pro-muslim. I respect both religions equally even though I am neither Christian or Muslim. There is a hint that I use sock puppets, nothing further from truth. Τζερόνυμο (talk) 09:43, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Well Τζερόνυμο since you didn't wait for a reply but already took the matter to ANI, there's probably no more to be said here: Noyster (talk), 11:39, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Well, yes : Noyster...I did found my way by googling the Question. Maybe I 'll do that first next time. Τζερόνυμο (talk) 11:43, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Twinkle help/support/suggestions?

Is there a central location for suggestions or comments about Twinkle? I've looked through all the docs I can find, but none seem to list this - apart from Wikipedia:Twinkle#History which lists a few contributors to the gadget. Chaheel Riens (talk) 09:58, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Chaheel Riens Presume you've tried Wikipedia talk:Twinkle and its 39 archives?: Noyster (talk), 11:33, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

D'oh! Chaheel Riens (talk) 12:07, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

Changing Articles

Hello,

I wanted to ask you, how I can change/update a page about a film which the Production Company, where I work, produced. I already changed it but the Admin Lugnuts changed everything back.

Thank you for your help.

LesFilmsFauves (talk) 13:02, 21 March 2018 (UTC)