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A few editors and myself have been slowly working on the Appalachian State University page trying to improve it. The article had not been substantively changed for a long time and failed to reflect a lot of recent changes. I know it needs improvement still but I'm not completely sure what changes can be made.
I intended to use the peer review process, but I realized that it is for articles approaching Featured Article status, and currently I am tryimg to improve a B-class article to A-class or better, so it doesn't really fit that category. And I tried to click the 'request for feedback' link, and it redirected me here.
So basically, I want to have a general idea of where the article needs improvements so I can begin an overhaul of it.
Thanks, DavidSSabb ( talk) 01:58, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
For a horse race, which “sport” parameter should I use in the {{ current sport}} template? Would “Athletics” be applicable? 71.146.10.213 ( talk) 02:34, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
{{Current sport|image=Horserace 520133030.jpg|event=horse racing event}}
, which displays as...![]() | This article documents a
current horse racing event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses. Initial news reports, scores, or statistics may be
unreliable. The
last updates to this article
may not reflect the most current information. |
i submitted a new page and have no idea on whether it was accpeted or not...can you help?
thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mysunsetswithyou ( talk • contribs) 03:11, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I noticed that a link to the Wikipedia article on the Strategic Defense Initiative ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative) posted on Facebook was accompanied by a portrait of Ronald Reagan, yet that particular image did not appear in the actual article. I was wondering how this image was chosen to be attached to the posting of the link on Facebook (and how the process is done in general).
I'm working on an article that cites two books by the same author. Here's how they'll show up in the "works cited" section:
For the in-line citations, I'm using the Surname-Year format (e.g., "Lichtheim 2006, p. 1"). I'm not sure how, in that short format, I should indicate the distinction between these two books, as they both have a 2006 publication date. Should I do it by volume ("Lichtheim 2006, vol. I, p. 1") or some other way? A. Parrot ( talk) 04:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a USER for myself but for legal reasons must delete it (copyrighted name shown in "View History") - how can I delete a USER so that it is no longer on search-engines - thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.218.245.99 ( talk) 07:46, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
hi
i bought new logitech keyboard which has a rupee singn,how can i use it — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.176.122.26 ( talk) 08:50, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm about to write a biographical entry on an individual who is renowned in his field, but have been hamstrung by the fact that someone with the same name who lived hundreds of years ago is already in Wikipedia. Thus, when I enter his name in the "Is it new?" box, this other person's name appears, and I cannot get permission/authorization to write the article.
What should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Filmian ( talk • contribs) 09:19, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi Team
I had recently uploaded an article to be added into Wiki.
I do not see this article being added. COuld you tell me the criteria / procedures for an article to be added?
The article I had requested to be added is titled Dr Sita Bhateja.
Kindly advise — Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.241.124.195 ( talk) 12:40, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan
Hello.I'm a citizen of Turkey.I request that you change the false information on the "Kurdistan" page.There is not a part of Kurdistan in Turkey, there wasn't and there never will be.Sorry to bother you but this isn't right.I'm even thinking to hire lawyers to change this situation.I hope that false information will get fixed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.233.85.26 ( talk) 13:18, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
i am trying to add a page and cannot for the life of me do this...i thought i upoaded correctly, but i received a note i couldnt figure out, can someone please help? thanks! Mysunsetswithyou ( talk) 13:34, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi, I submitted my editing changes to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalahari_Resorts and then they were all there for a few days, but now it is the old information. How do I get the new info to stick?
Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.13.156.125 ( talk) 14:03, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I would like to add a comment about a natural way to control Carpenter Bees. How and where do I make a suggestion that would be added to this category? Thx, Ed — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.55.87.15 ( talk) 14:41, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a new webpage today, when I went to go back and check on it, it kept redirecting me to a related webpage. Why does this keep happening? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amorrison24 ( talk • contribs) 15:49, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
On the Spectreman page there is a paragraph for the U.S. 1978 release of the show on TBS. I can't find any credits for the person or group who wrote the english language theme song either here on on the web. I thought that perhaps the person who originally wrote the article may have some ideas since they seem to have knowledge of other things the song writer(s) have done. How can I contact them? - dstaples111 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dstaples111 ( talk • contribs) 16:02, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I work for a small non-profit organization in Philadelphia, PA called Federation Early Learning Services, formerly Federation Day Care Services. We run eight child care centers, four after school programs and, until very recently when our grant ran out, assisted other child care facilities to identify and assist children with developmental and behavioral difficulties. This non-profit has been in existence for over 100 years and serves approximately 1,000 children a year. When we commemorated our founding last year it occurred to me that such a long standing local institution should have a Wikipedia article. This is of course where a few concerns popped up for me. Firstly, I know that Wikipedia volunteer editors are very sensitive to bias and to information submitted by company employees for obvious reasons. Second my knowledge of the coding language used to make an article look complete, i.e. inserting images, creating references, etc, is practically non-existent and we don't have anyone who works for us at present who could step in to help me.
I can provide unbiased information, sans superlative adjectives and preferential statements as I take Wikipedia's neutrality very seriously myself. However I don't have the skills to get the information on there and I don't know how to ensure the article won't get blocked or deleted by an editor who feels I may be a nefarious person uploading inaccurate info en masse? The Article Wizard suggests: "If you feel you, your organization, or your friend, band, or site are notable, please consider asking a neutral third party (ideally an uninvolved Wikipedia editor who has edited similar articles) for their opinion before proposing an article on the subject." So how do I do this? Is there someone to whom I can submit documents detailing our history that could determine whether it warrants an article or can create one for us if deemed worthwhile?
Any assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CommCoor ( talk • contribs) 16:39, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I see Wikipedia uses PHP. Does it use a parser like the parser.php in punBB? if so, could we have:
//(.*?) <!--$1-->
in the WikiText parser? EDIT: the thing doesn't want to be shown. just click edit this section. I also hope I got the page right... Finding a page to talk about this is hard. Can't talk on the main page, or questions... 96.5.166.66 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 16:46, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I recently changed my username from Hysteria18 to Arms & Hearts; I'm trying to change my signature accordingly but to no avail. My current signature is:
– [[User:Hysteria18|hysteria18]] ([[User talk:Hysteria18|talk]])
I'd like to change it to
– [[User:Arms & Hearts|Arms & Hearts]] ([[User talk:Arms & Hearts|talk]])
but keep receiving an error telling me: Invalid raw signature. Check HTML tags. Any ideas? – hysteria18 ( talk) 17:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
&
—
Frankie (
talk)
17:49, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a page on writer Michele Marziani by translating a page already exhisting on Wikipedia in Italian language. Why is mr. Dennisthe2 going to delete it by laking of sources ? isatam
Isatam ( talk) 18:47, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
How does a user go about the process of proving that they're the subject of an article? Who precisely do they need to email? I'm thinking of the recent edits that were made to the page Krista Allen. Thanks, Dismas| (talk) 18:48, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Thanks, Ukexpat. That got me in the right direction. I think that page has been tweaked since the last time I read it. I remember the path to get to an actual email address being more labyrinthine. And Salvidrim, I didn't suggest that they would get any recognition or privilege. I was thinking more about someone trying to WP:OWN an article because it is about them. Dismas| (talk) 03:16, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm currently in the process of correcting bare url citations on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 site. On source is an order issued by a federal court blocking the indefinite detention powers of the NDAA. What is the correct citation for this court order? — Preceding unsigned comment added by P3Y229 ( talk • contribs) 19:04, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm planning on adding an image to the Charlotte Regional Medical Center article, and I need a second opinion on which one to use. PCHS-NJROTC (Messages) 19:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hello
Is there a way to view my browsing history on WP?
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.187.82.5 ( talk) 19:54, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
twice i have added info on Michael Sheards page and both times it has gone missing. Why is this happening? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chatanga1 ( talk • contribs) 20:39, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I received Rfc for Talk:Circumcision#1RR_proposal - I responded there!
I then found comments from Pass a Method on my talk page telling me that my response had been moved to Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#1_revert_proposal_for_circumcision.
It would appear that some are attempting to hold an Rfc by the back door and being naughty! I responded on the correct page as I did not wish to be dragged into the mess.
Who do I contact - and who gets a smacked bottom? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Media-hound- thethird ( talk • contribs) 22:05, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Sigh. The Teahouse is not replacing the help desk. There are many help boards/pages here that are all used for different things. A place like the New Contributors' Help Desk, for instance, is for, well, new contributors. This help desk is a good place for anyone of any experience level here to ask questions about editing or using Wikipedia. The Teahouse is designed to have more of a personal feel. That's why there are "hosts" and "guests" there. The hosts have bios with info about themselves, which helps to foster the personal feel. It's geared toward new editors, I think, but I suppose anyone could ask a question there.
I don't feel this is the venue to continue this discussion, but why do you find Wikipedia (or, as you phrased it, "Wikiland") "Systematically biased"? - Purplewowies ( talk) ( How's my driving?) 05:34, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
"Thus, the idea of systemic bias is more troubling than intentional vandalism; vandalism is readily identified and corrected. The existence of systemic bias means that not only are large segments of the world not participating in the discussion at hand, but that there is a deep-rooted problem in the relationship of Wikipedia and its contributor editors with the world at large."
Wikipedia:Systemic bias#Why it matters and what to do
I see some biographies of living persons have a section called Biography while others don't and instead they have sections like "Early life", which would be found under other pages' Biography sections. Are there standards to follow in editing biographies? Or should I just go by featured articles that are biographies? Mrtea (talk) 22:10, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Growing up in Chicago in the sixies i remember jet(s) flying over head breaking the sound barrier. Now my older sister (4yrs older) is saying it never happened. I grew up on Ridgeway ave 28 hundred south. So what I'am asking how do I find out who's right and who's just getting old. I'am sixty and remember things that my sister has forgotten.thanks foe any help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.90.96.219 ( talk) 22:45, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Help desk | ||
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Welcome to the Wikipedia Help Desk Archives |
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A few editors and myself have been slowly working on the Appalachian State University page trying to improve it. The article had not been substantively changed for a long time and failed to reflect a lot of recent changes. I know it needs improvement still but I'm not completely sure what changes can be made.
I intended to use the peer review process, but I realized that it is for articles approaching Featured Article status, and currently I am tryimg to improve a B-class article to A-class or better, so it doesn't really fit that category. And I tried to click the 'request for feedback' link, and it redirected me here.
So basically, I want to have a general idea of where the article needs improvements so I can begin an overhaul of it.
Thanks, DavidSSabb ( talk) 01:58, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
For a horse race, which “sport” parameter should I use in the {{ current sport}} template? Would “Athletics” be applicable? 71.146.10.213 ( talk) 02:34, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
{{Current sport|image=Horserace 520133030.jpg|event=horse racing event}}
, which displays as...![]() | This article documents a
current horse racing event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses. Initial news reports, scores, or statistics may be
unreliable. The
last updates to this article
may not reflect the most current information. |
i submitted a new page and have no idea on whether it was accpeted or not...can you help?
thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mysunsetswithyou ( talk • contribs) 03:11, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I noticed that a link to the Wikipedia article on the Strategic Defense Initiative ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative) posted on Facebook was accompanied by a portrait of Ronald Reagan, yet that particular image did not appear in the actual article. I was wondering how this image was chosen to be attached to the posting of the link on Facebook (and how the process is done in general).
I'm working on an article that cites two books by the same author. Here's how they'll show up in the "works cited" section:
For the in-line citations, I'm using the Surname-Year format (e.g., "Lichtheim 2006, p. 1"). I'm not sure how, in that short format, I should indicate the distinction between these two books, as they both have a 2006 publication date. Should I do it by volume ("Lichtheim 2006, vol. I, p. 1") or some other way? A. Parrot ( talk) 04:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a USER for myself but for legal reasons must delete it (copyrighted name shown in "View History") - how can I delete a USER so that it is no longer on search-engines - thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.218.245.99 ( talk) 07:46, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
hi
i bought new logitech keyboard which has a rupee singn,how can i use it — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.176.122.26 ( talk) 08:50, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm about to write a biographical entry on an individual who is renowned in his field, but have been hamstrung by the fact that someone with the same name who lived hundreds of years ago is already in Wikipedia. Thus, when I enter his name in the "Is it new?" box, this other person's name appears, and I cannot get permission/authorization to write the article.
What should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Filmian ( talk • contribs) 09:19, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi Team
I had recently uploaded an article to be added into Wiki.
I do not see this article being added. COuld you tell me the criteria / procedures for an article to be added?
The article I had requested to be added is titled Dr Sita Bhateja.
Kindly advise — Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.241.124.195 ( talk) 12:40, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan
Hello.I'm a citizen of Turkey.I request that you change the false information on the "Kurdistan" page.There is not a part of Kurdistan in Turkey, there wasn't and there never will be.Sorry to bother you but this isn't right.I'm even thinking to hire lawyers to change this situation.I hope that false information will get fixed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.233.85.26 ( talk) 13:18, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
i am trying to add a page and cannot for the life of me do this...i thought i upoaded correctly, but i received a note i couldnt figure out, can someone please help? thanks! Mysunsetswithyou ( talk) 13:34, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi, I submitted my editing changes to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalahari_Resorts and then they were all there for a few days, but now it is the old information. How do I get the new info to stick?
Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.13.156.125 ( talk) 14:03, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I would like to add a comment about a natural way to control Carpenter Bees. How and where do I make a suggestion that would be added to this category? Thx, Ed — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.55.87.15 ( talk) 14:41, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a new webpage today, when I went to go back and check on it, it kept redirecting me to a related webpage. Why does this keep happening? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amorrison24 ( talk • contribs) 15:49, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
On the Spectreman page there is a paragraph for the U.S. 1978 release of the show on TBS. I can't find any credits for the person or group who wrote the english language theme song either here on on the web. I thought that perhaps the person who originally wrote the article may have some ideas since they seem to have knowledge of other things the song writer(s) have done. How can I contact them? - dstaples111 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dstaples111 ( talk • contribs) 16:02, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I work for a small non-profit organization in Philadelphia, PA called Federation Early Learning Services, formerly Federation Day Care Services. We run eight child care centers, four after school programs and, until very recently when our grant ran out, assisted other child care facilities to identify and assist children with developmental and behavioral difficulties. This non-profit has been in existence for over 100 years and serves approximately 1,000 children a year. When we commemorated our founding last year it occurred to me that such a long standing local institution should have a Wikipedia article. This is of course where a few concerns popped up for me. Firstly, I know that Wikipedia volunteer editors are very sensitive to bias and to information submitted by company employees for obvious reasons. Second my knowledge of the coding language used to make an article look complete, i.e. inserting images, creating references, etc, is practically non-existent and we don't have anyone who works for us at present who could step in to help me.
I can provide unbiased information, sans superlative adjectives and preferential statements as I take Wikipedia's neutrality very seriously myself. However I don't have the skills to get the information on there and I don't know how to ensure the article won't get blocked or deleted by an editor who feels I may be a nefarious person uploading inaccurate info en masse? The Article Wizard suggests: "If you feel you, your organization, or your friend, band, or site are notable, please consider asking a neutral third party (ideally an uninvolved Wikipedia editor who has edited similar articles) for their opinion before proposing an article on the subject." So how do I do this? Is there someone to whom I can submit documents detailing our history that could determine whether it warrants an article or can create one for us if deemed worthwhile?
Any assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CommCoor ( talk • contribs) 16:39, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I see Wikipedia uses PHP. Does it use a parser like the parser.php in punBB? if so, could we have:
//(.*?) <!--$1-->
in the WikiText parser? EDIT: the thing doesn't want to be shown. just click edit this section. I also hope I got the page right... Finding a page to talk about this is hard. Can't talk on the main page, or questions... 96.5.166.66 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 16:46, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I recently changed my username from Hysteria18 to Arms & Hearts; I'm trying to change my signature accordingly but to no avail. My current signature is:
– [[User:Hysteria18|hysteria18]] ([[User talk:Hysteria18|talk]])
I'd like to change it to
– [[User:Arms & Hearts|Arms & Hearts]] ([[User talk:Arms & Hearts|talk]])
but keep receiving an error telling me: Invalid raw signature. Check HTML tags. Any ideas? – hysteria18 ( talk) 17:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
&
—
Frankie (
talk)
17:49, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I created a page on writer Michele Marziani by translating a page already exhisting on Wikipedia in Italian language. Why is mr. Dennisthe2 going to delete it by laking of sources ? isatam
Isatam ( talk) 18:47, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
How does a user go about the process of proving that they're the subject of an article? Who precisely do they need to email? I'm thinking of the recent edits that were made to the page Krista Allen. Thanks, Dismas| (talk) 18:48, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Thanks, Ukexpat. That got me in the right direction. I think that page has been tweaked since the last time I read it. I remember the path to get to an actual email address being more labyrinthine. And Salvidrim, I didn't suggest that they would get any recognition or privilege. I was thinking more about someone trying to WP:OWN an article because it is about them. Dismas| (talk) 03:16, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm currently in the process of correcting bare url citations on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 site. On source is an order issued by a federal court blocking the indefinite detention powers of the NDAA. What is the correct citation for this court order? — Preceding unsigned comment added by P3Y229 ( talk • contribs) 19:04, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I'm planning on adding an image to the Charlotte Regional Medical Center article, and I need a second opinion on which one to use. PCHS-NJROTC (Messages) 19:24, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Hello
Is there a way to view my browsing history on WP?
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.187.82.5 ( talk) 19:54, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
twice i have added info on Michael Sheards page and both times it has gone missing. Why is this happening? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chatanga1 ( talk • contribs) 20:39, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I received Rfc for Talk:Circumcision#1RR_proposal - I responded there!
I then found comments from Pass a Method on my talk page telling me that my response had been moved to Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#1_revert_proposal_for_circumcision.
It would appear that some are attempting to hold an Rfc by the back door and being naughty! I responded on the correct page as I did not wish to be dragged into the mess.
Who do I contact - and who gets a smacked bottom? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Media-hound- thethird ( talk • contribs) 22:05, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Sigh. The Teahouse is not replacing the help desk. There are many help boards/pages here that are all used for different things. A place like the New Contributors' Help Desk, for instance, is for, well, new contributors. This help desk is a good place for anyone of any experience level here to ask questions about editing or using Wikipedia. The Teahouse is designed to have more of a personal feel. That's why there are "hosts" and "guests" there. The hosts have bios with info about themselves, which helps to foster the personal feel. It's geared toward new editors, I think, but I suppose anyone could ask a question there.
I don't feel this is the venue to continue this discussion, but why do you find Wikipedia (or, as you phrased it, "Wikiland") "Systematically biased"? - Purplewowies ( talk) ( How's my driving?) 05:34, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
"Thus, the idea of systemic bias is more troubling than intentional vandalism; vandalism is readily identified and corrected. The existence of systemic bias means that not only are large segments of the world not participating in the discussion at hand, but that there is a deep-rooted problem in the relationship of Wikipedia and its contributor editors with the world at large."
Wikipedia:Systemic bias#Why it matters and what to do
I see some biographies of living persons have a section called Biography while others don't and instead they have sections like "Early life", which would be found under other pages' Biography sections. Are there standards to follow in editing biographies? Or should I just go by featured articles that are biographies? Mrtea (talk) 22:10, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
Growing up in Chicago in the sixies i remember jet(s) flying over head breaking the sound barrier. Now my older sister (4yrs older) is saying it never happened. I grew up on Ridgeway ave 28 hundred south. So what I'am asking how do I find out who's right and who's just getting old. I'am sixty and remember things that my sister has forgotten.thanks foe any help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.90.96.219 ( talk) 22:45, 29 May 2012 (UTC)