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Hi there,
I'm a newb Wikipedia editor (joined July and contribute intermittently). I haven't done much editting to actual articles yet (mostly talk pages) because I'm not yet comfortable I know the rules well enough (although I feel my knowledge of the material I wish to edit is excellent). I'd like to move on to focus on article edits themselves now.
Thanks for any help in advance -- Crossthets ( talk) 00:07, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
(undent) If you've already been called "irrational, insane, POV-pusher, clueless, nationalist, and several other names", that suggests you are selecting controversial topics that are much too difficult for a new Wikipedia editor. You should begin by editing non-controversial articles. Stay away from politics, religion, and other topics that cause people to hate or kill each other in real life. Stick to boring nonpolarizing topics until you develop the sangfroid necessary to contribute effectively to the hysteria-generating articles. You can find lots of safely dull yet important work to do on Wikipedia:Maintenance. Another excellent option is to answer questions on the Help desk - that's one of the best ways to learn what Wikipedia is about, and the environment is mostly positive for the editors who answer questions here, since the volunteers absorb themselves in other people's problems. Also, whenever someone calls you insulting names, it's best to just stick to demonstrable facts rather than get sucked into responding in kind. This could be important if you ever try to become an administrator - in which case other editors will look for evidence of your sangfroid (the ability to avoid flying off the handle when dealing with people who fly off the handle). -- Teratornis ( talk) 04:20, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Yesterday, an articles on my watch list ( Goodpasture Bridge ) was vandelised by User talk:216.235.136.195. I reviewed well over a dozen of the hundred or more entries on the user's history page and found nothing but vandelism. The user talk page has many/many warnings, but it appears user-site is a school. Still the site is producing lot's of vandelism. Isn't there any thing that can be done to close that site?-- Orygun ( talk) 01:09, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I wanted to ask about the deletion of the Regan Mizrahi article I posted earlier today. Regan is a young actor who has a starring role in Dora the Explorer as well as having minor roles in two motion pictures. Finally he has been in many commericals which air on a regular basis. I did my best to link to other relevent sites such as his IMDB entry and a site which has videos of all his commericials.
So, what did I do incorrectly and what can I do to remedy it. Thank you. Eteran ( talk) 02:16, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I share my name with another "person of notability". We are both listed on Wikipedia.
She is listed under our shared name, noted for film contributions. I am listed under a band name, I am a musician. However, I am filmmaker, designer and business owner (as well as a musician) and I do not wish to have confusion over our creative contributions to film or otherwise.
I am aware that one should not create a page about themselves, but feel the need to clarify my name for those who search for my creative work, and not have my film contribution mixed with hers.
I would like to create a small page about myself, link it to the current on Wikipedia information about me and "disambiguate" under our (shared) name. I could substantiate information with several articles of significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources.
Is this fair? If so, how do I make my listing if her name already exists?
Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Maximumalien ( talk • contribs) 03:29, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm currently working on the article List of Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka. The table of contents does not appear in the article. I tried using {{ TOCleft}}, but that changes the layout of the page. Can someone give me an idea about how to include the table of contents? Chamal Talk ± 04:47, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I added a character, Orlanda Ramos to the Noble House page, but I have no idea how to position it. Sorry for any inconvenience. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Moonchildalways ( talk • contribs) 06:28, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
On the Category:People from Yolo County, California page, the subcategories have parenthesis that reflect that zero people are in those subcategories. Its not because of recent additions, because there were already people in those categories. Killiondude ( talk) 08:08, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I'm Christian Leotta and I have found on Wikipedia a Bio, searching my name, which is not correct or incomplte. How can be it cancelled? There is actually published a bio on my which I would like to cancel. I can then provide my correct and complete bio.
While awaiting for you reply, I send my best greetings. Thank you for your answer.
Christian Leotta Ludwig11132 ( talk) 09:13, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Well, I'm so glad we've cleared THAT up!!! The message I am getting is that original poster either can, or can't, or shouldn't, or should, edit his/her own article. AndyJones ( talk) 07:58, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
If you check, I have recently been allocated Wikipedia:Rollback_feature but find my name to self centered (A Cool Editor). Is it possible to change my username, while still preserving my rollbacking rights?? A Cool Editor ( talk) 09:23, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know how to replicate one of the menus on the left with normal wikitext on any page? (Like 'interaction', 'toolbox' etc. and all the links and colours.)
And also, for a second attempt... does anybody else possibly know anything about this? -- Menti sock 12:09, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Is this HTML or what??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.75.213.102 ( talk) 14:27, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
In naming districts, you are missing Lakewood Plaza. Sometimes called Plaza Subdivision. I live there and it is not on your site by any name. We are by the Eldorado Park (N) also (N) of Los Altos, West of College Estates, EAst of South of Conant. Thought you might want to add this subdivision in your information. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.247.83.99 ( talk) 14:51, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Why do people miss out full stops on articles? I have been on a lot of articles and I have seen full stops missing. Why is this? 82.26.189.187 ( talk) 15:01, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Is there a rule on Wikipedia that you shouldn't copy movie synopsis from any site? If yes can you show me where Thanks-- Adrian 1001 ( talk) 15:03, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I am wanting to add a company onto a list of companies, that doesn't seem editable. I am trying to put Cupsogue Pictures onto the following list of companies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Film_production_companies_of_the_United_States and I would be very grateful if you could help me do so. Thank you Grahampitt ( talk) 16:23, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm seeing a bunch of boxes in IPA when using the new Google browser. What's the deal? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.18.226.186 ( talk) 22:02, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello On the subject of USS New York LPD 21 there was spamming for ussny.org performed by user name Matt Wilson. Phil Sandifer had repeatedly removed it but it has returned under the new user name of Qlewjris which might just be a sock puppet. I own the web site www.ussnewyork.com and am listed as a link so it might be a COI for me to undo the entry. They are not the official USS New York web site, http://www.new-york.navy.mil/default.aspx is, they are the Commissioning committe. Thanks Scott Koen —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottkoen ( talk • contribs) 22:12, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
hello, i would just like some guidense, i have to answer questions such as what year was the word perjury first used? what would be the best way to search for that type of an answer? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.172.174.247 ( talk) 22:55, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Help desk | ||
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< October 3 | << Sep | October | Nov >> | October 5 > |
Welcome to the Wikipedia Help Desk Archives |
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The page you are currently viewing is an archive page. While you can leave answers for any questions shown below, please ask new questions on one of the current Help Desk pages. |
Hi there,
I'm a newb Wikipedia editor (joined July and contribute intermittently). I haven't done much editting to actual articles yet (mostly talk pages) because I'm not yet comfortable I know the rules well enough (although I feel my knowledge of the material I wish to edit is excellent). I'd like to move on to focus on article edits themselves now.
Thanks for any help in advance -- Crossthets ( talk) 00:07, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
(undent) If you've already been called "irrational, insane, POV-pusher, clueless, nationalist, and several other names", that suggests you are selecting controversial topics that are much too difficult for a new Wikipedia editor. You should begin by editing non-controversial articles. Stay away from politics, religion, and other topics that cause people to hate or kill each other in real life. Stick to boring nonpolarizing topics until you develop the sangfroid necessary to contribute effectively to the hysteria-generating articles. You can find lots of safely dull yet important work to do on Wikipedia:Maintenance. Another excellent option is to answer questions on the Help desk - that's one of the best ways to learn what Wikipedia is about, and the environment is mostly positive for the editors who answer questions here, since the volunteers absorb themselves in other people's problems. Also, whenever someone calls you insulting names, it's best to just stick to demonstrable facts rather than get sucked into responding in kind. This could be important if you ever try to become an administrator - in which case other editors will look for evidence of your sangfroid (the ability to avoid flying off the handle when dealing with people who fly off the handle). -- Teratornis ( talk) 04:20, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Yesterday, an articles on my watch list ( Goodpasture Bridge ) was vandelised by User talk:216.235.136.195. I reviewed well over a dozen of the hundred or more entries on the user's history page and found nothing but vandelism. The user talk page has many/many warnings, but it appears user-site is a school. Still the site is producing lot's of vandelism. Isn't there any thing that can be done to close that site?-- Orygun ( talk) 01:09, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I wanted to ask about the deletion of the Regan Mizrahi article I posted earlier today. Regan is a young actor who has a starring role in Dora the Explorer as well as having minor roles in two motion pictures. Finally he has been in many commericals which air on a regular basis. I did my best to link to other relevent sites such as his IMDB entry and a site which has videos of all his commericials.
So, what did I do incorrectly and what can I do to remedy it. Thank you. Eteran ( talk) 02:16, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I share my name with another "person of notability". We are both listed on Wikipedia.
She is listed under our shared name, noted for film contributions. I am listed under a band name, I am a musician. However, I am filmmaker, designer and business owner (as well as a musician) and I do not wish to have confusion over our creative contributions to film or otherwise.
I am aware that one should not create a page about themselves, but feel the need to clarify my name for those who search for my creative work, and not have my film contribution mixed with hers.
I would like to create a small page about myself, link it to the current on Wikipedia information about me and "disambiguate" under our (shared) name. I could substantiate information with several articles of significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources.
Is this fair? If so, how do I make my listing if her name already exists?
Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Maximumalien ( talk • contribs) 03:29, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm currently working on the article List of Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka. The table of contents does not appear in the article. I tried using {{ TOCleft}}, but that changes the layout of the page. Can someone give me an idea about how to include the table of contents? Chamal Talk ± 04:47, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I added a character, Orlanda Ramos to the Noble House page, but I have no idea how to position it. Sorry for any inconvenience. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Moonchildalways ( talk • contribs) 06:28, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
On the Category:People from Yolo County, California page, the subcategories have parenthesis that reflect that zero people are in those subcategories. Its not because of recent additions, because there were already people in those categories. Killiondude ( talk) 08:08, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
I'm Christian Leotta and I have found on Wikipedia a Bio, searching my name, which is not correct or incomplte. How can be it cancelled? There is actually published a bio on my which I would like to cancel. I can then provide my correct and complete bio.
While awaiting for you reply, I send my best greetings. Thank you for your answer.
Christian Leotta Ludwig11132 ( talk) 09:13, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Well, I'm so glad we've cleared THAT up!!! The message I am getting is that original poster either can, or can't, or shouldn't, or should, edit his/her own article. AndyJones ( talk) 07:58, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
If you check, I have recently been allocated Wikipedia:Rollback_feature but find my name to self centered (A Cool Editor). Is it possible to change my username, while still preserving my rollbacking rights?? A Cool Editor ( talk) 09:23, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know how to replicate one of the menus on the left with normal wikitext on any page? (Like 'interaction', 'toolbox' etc. and all the links and colours.)
And also, for a second attempt... does anybody else possibly know anything about this? -- Menti sock 12:09, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Is this HTML or what??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.75.213.102 ( talk) 14:27, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
In naming districts, you are missing Lakewood Plaza. Sometimes called Plaza Subdivision. I live there and it is not on your site by any name. We are by the Eldorado Park (N) also (N) of Los Altos, West of College Estates, EAst of South of Conant. Thought you might want to add this subdivision in your information. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.247.83.99 ( talk) 14:51, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Why do people miss out full stops on articles? I have been on a lot of articles and I have seen full stops missing. Why is this? 82.26.189.187 ( talk) 15:01, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Is there a rule on Wikipedia that you shouldn't copy movie synopsis from any site? If yes can you show me where Thanks-- Adrian 1001 ( talk) 15:03, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I am wanting to add a company onto a list of companies, that doesn't seem editable. I am trying to put Cupsogue Pictures onto the following list of companies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Film_production_companies_of_the_United_States and I would be very grateful if you could help me do so. Thank you Grahampitt ( talk) 16:23, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm seeing a bunch of boxes in IPA when using the new Google browser. What's the deal? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.18.226.186 ( talk) 22:02, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Hello On the subject of USS New York LPD 21 there was spamming for ussny.org performed by user name Matt Wilson. Phil Sandifer had repeatedly removed it but it has returned under the new user name of Qlewjris which might just be a sock puppet. I own the web site www.ussnewyork.com and am listed as a link so it might be a COI for me to undo the entry. They are not the official USS New York web site, http://www.new-york.navy.mil/default.aspx is, they are the Commissioning committe. Thanks Scott Koen —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottkoen ( talk • contribs) 22:12, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
hello, i would just like some guidense, i have to answer questions such as what year was the word perjury first used? what would be the best way to search for that type of an answer? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.172.174.247 ( talk) 22:55, 4 October 2008 (UTC)