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i sometimes get messages about editing an article which is something ive never intentionally done, how do i stop this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.190.32.13 ( talk) 05:44, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hi. I got this message when created a wiki page. I have deleted the section of the page where had the infringement issue. Could you tell me what my next step is to complete the page? Thank you very much for your help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sekigu524 ( talk • contribs) 06:41, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hello I am updating the information under "Schedule" on Radio Cardiff page. But CAPTAIN RAJU keeps reverting this and accuses me of "Vandalism" and not "constructive". It is ridiculous as I am working with te station and updating the most important information of radio schedule. How can it be not constructive?. What shall I do if I do need to change the information on the page? Zsl11913 ( talk) 12:14, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
The schedule should not be in the article at all. As per WP:NOTRADIOGUIDE - X201 ( talk) 13:16, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I have just added to an article on the Medical Practitioners' Union. This is my first attempt at editing Wikipedia. I was happy to add references but I couldn't identify how to insert a reference. When I saved the article it said "Cite error - there are reference tags without content" but I couldn't see these reference tags. What do I do? I want to add the proper references to the article and remove the cite error — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stephen John Watkins ( talk • contribs) 12:29, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
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talk) 12:41, 21 January 2020 (UTC)I would like to add to the Notable Deaths section of the July 12 page: Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer, aquatic ape hypothesis (b. 1920) — Preceding unsigned comment added by May Monique Ocean ( talk • contribs) 12:56, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
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talk) 13:45, 21 January 2020 (UTC)Whilst trying to resolve inaccurate information on a page, it became apparent that when what I was arguing was not in the biased opinion of editors, the talk thread could not be updated with supporting material. Deeply concerned with the biased 'editorial volunteers' at Wikipedia who (it would seem) would rather control a narrative than correct information. Upon scrutinizing one editors profile, it became apparent that conflicts had arisen in the past with other users. If this isn't resolved, it puts into question every article on Wikipedia for transparency and integrity.
With the current climate of rampant fake news propaganda and narratives, it's disturbing that it's seems Wikipedia is now too a victim. Although I feel nothing will come of this even though I will share it with those of whom I trust, I await a resolution with anticipation — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blackest knight99 ( talk • contribs) 13:29, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Since I cannot seem to reply to anyone I'm putting this up here:
Due to the nature of the material in question, I was reserved in my initial post. I wrote help desk in regards to the Tommy Robinson page and the false claim that he is far right. When editors asked for evidence it seemed I could no longer edit the post so I made a new account (this one) in the hope of rectifying the issue. I direct your attention to the recent Sappho award in Danish Parliament speech by Tommy Robinson explaining the nature of the media's attack on him and why he was falsely labeled far right. As I cannot provide a link to the YouTube video, I cannot provide a direct means, but a search on YouTube will find the video in question.
Here is the rationalwiki page on far right politics that determines what it is to be far right https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Far_right
By this very definition, it is demonstrably false to label Tommy Robinson as far right, therefore, the Tommy Robinson page is inaccurate and misleading as I originally stated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blackest knight99 ( talk • contribs) 14:24, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I'm trying to upload a photo of attorney Robert W. Ray, who is the defense attorney in the Trump impeachment. I found an image published by Fox News, and I'm not sure whether this is public domain or covered by fair use. Do you know what it is? Thanks! One Blue Hat ❯❯❯ (talk) 16:58, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I would like my account to be deleted, I've read the FAQ but since I haven't made any edits I think it makes sense for it to be possible. If not, change my username and make my account hidden. I do not want this account anymore Linkz ( talk) 18:13, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hello, I primarily use Wikipedia on mobile. For whatever reason, whenever I check my watchlist, the link to rollback often gets triggered accidentally. How do I remove rollback functionality from my watchlist only? Thanks. Viriditas ( talk) 22:06, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
.mw-special-Watchlist .mw-rollback-link {display:none;}
This new page should be deleted. It does not indicate why Terraga is notable. The sources cited are not reliable sources. The story about Heath is a bonkers conspiracy theory that has been discredited. -- Alarics ( talk) 22:46, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Is there any way to look for articles containing the infobox fraternity template where the talk page doesn't not include that it is part of Wikiproject Fraternities and Sororities? Naraht ( talk) 22:49, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
The article Equestrian at the 1956 Summer Olympics contains this text:
Kari Tolvanen | Lariina |
Finland | -107.60
written in wiki source code as:
{{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen}} ||align=left| Lariina ||align=left| {{flagIOC|FIN|1956 Summer}} || -107.60
This can't possibly be Kari Tolvanen, as he was only born five years after the event took place. This should be disambiguated as Kari Tolvanen (equestrian) or something, but how? No such link Kari Tolvanen appears in the article. JIP | Talk 22:59, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
{{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen|dab=equestrian}}
or {{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen|Kari Tolvanen (equestrian)}}
.
PrimeHunter (
talk) 23:37, 21 January 2020 (UTC)I am married to Ray Wylie Hubbard and was checking his Wiki page to see if it was up to date. There were several errors that someone else had edited in. It seems someone who goes by @pumpkinbutter erased everything I added and put back his misinformation. I don't know the ins and outs of how to put stuff on Wiki so I asked a friend to post it for me with updates. If there is anything I wasn't supposed to do please let me know but I don't understand why all of my edits have been undone and misinformation from someone who does not have facts straight can override it.I spent a lot of time working on the sources and making sure everything was correct. Thanks! judy — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wylieworld ( talk • contribs) 23:24, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
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i sometimes get messages about editing an article which is something ive never intentionally done, how do i stop this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.190.32.13 ( talk) 05:44, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hi. I got this message when created a wiki page. I have deleted the section of the page where had the infringement issue. Could you tell me what my next step is to complete the page? Thank you very much for your help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sekigu524 ( talk • contribs) 06:41, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hello I am updating the information under "Schedule" on Radio Cardiff page. But CAPTAIN RAJU keeps reverting this and accuses me of "Vandalism" and not "constructive". It is ridiculous as I am working with te station and updating the most important information of radio schedule. How can it be not constructive?. What shall I do if I do need to change the information on the page? Zsl11913 ( talk) 12:14, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
The schedule should not be in the article at all. As per WP:NOTRADIOGUIDE - X201 ( talk) 13:16, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I have just added to an article on the Medical Practitioners' Union. This is my first attempt at editing Wikipedia. I was happy to add references but I couldn't identify how to insert a reference. When I saved the article it said "Cite error - there are reference tags without content" but I couldn't see these reference tags. What do I do? I want to add the proper references to the article and remove the cite error — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stephen John Watkins ( talk • contribs) 12:29, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
~~~~
. Or, you can use the
[ reply ] button, which automatically signs posts.) Thank you.
Eagleash (
talk) 12:41, 21 January 2020 (UTC)I would like to add to the Notable Deaths section of the July 12 page: Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer, aquatic ape hypothesis (b. 1920) — Preceding unsigned comment added by May Monique Ocean ( talk • contribs) 12:56, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
~~~~
. Or, you can use the
[ reply ] button, which automatically signs posts.) Thank you.
Eagleash (
talk) 13:45, 21 January 2020 (UTC)Whilst trying to resolve inaccurate information on a page, it became apparent that when what I was arguing was not in the biased opinion of editors, the talk thread could not be updated with supporting material. Deeply concerned with the biased 'editorial volunteers' at Wikipedia who (it would seem) would rather control a narrative than correct information. Upon scrutinizing one editors profile, it became apparent that conflicts had arisen in the past with other users. If this isn't resolved, it puts into question every article on Wikipedia for transparency and integrity.
With the current climate of rampant fake news propaganda and narratives, it's disturbing that it's seems Wikipedia is now too a victim. Although I feel nothing will come of this even though I will share it with those of whom I trust, I await a resolution with anticipation — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blackest knight99 ( talk • contribs) 13:29, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Since I cannot seem to reply to anyone I'm putting this up here:
Due to the nature of the material in question, I was reserved in my initial post. I wrote help desk in regards to the Tommy Robinson page and the false claim that he is far right. When editors asked for evidence it seemed I could no longer edit the post so I made a new account (this one) in the hope of rectifying the issue. I direct your attention to the recent Sappho award in Danish Parliament speech by Tommy Robinson explaining the nature of the media's attack on him and why he was falsely labeled far right. As I cannot provide a link to the YouTube video, I cannot provide a direct means, but a search on YouTube will find the video in question.
Here is the rationalwiki page on far right politics that determines what it is to be far right https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Far_right
By this very definition, it is demonstrably false to label Tommy Robinson as far right, therefore, the Tommy Robinson page is inaccurate and misleading as I originally stated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blackest knight99 ( talk • contribs) 14:24, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I'm trying to upload a photo of attorney Robert W. Ray, who is the defense attorney in the Trump impeachment. I found an image published by Fox News, and I'm not sure whether this is public domain or covered by fair use. Do you know what it is? Thanks! One Blue Hat ❯❯❯ (talk) 16:58, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
I would like my account to be deleted, I've read the FAQ but since I haven't made any edits I think it makes sense for it to be possible. If not, change my username and make my account hidden. I do not want this account anymore Linkz ( talk) 18:13, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Hello, I primarily use Wikipedia on mobile. For whatever reason, whenever I check my watchlist, the link to rollback often gets triggered accidentally. How do I remove rollback functionality from my watchlist only? Thanks. Viriditas ( talk) 22:06, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
.mw-special-Watchlist .mw-rollback-link {display:none;}
This new page should be deleted. It does not indicate why Terraga is notable. The sources cited are not reliable sources. The story about Heath is a bonkers conspiracy theory that has been discredited. -- Alarics ( talk) 22:46, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
Is there any way to look for articles containing the infobox fraternity template where the talk page doesn't not include that it is part of Wikiproject Fraternities and Sororities? Naraht ( talk) 22:49, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
The article Equestrian at the 1956 Summer Olympics contains this text:
Kari Tolvanen | Lariina |
Finland | -107.60
written in wiki source code as:
{{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen}} ||align=left| Lariina ||align=left| {{flagIOC|FIN|1956 Summer}} || -107.60
This can't possibly be Kari Tolvanen, as he was only born five years after the event took place. This should be disambiguated as Kari Tolvanen (equestrian) or something, but how? No such link Kari Tolvanen appears in the article. JIP | Talk 22:59, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
{{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen|dab=equestrian}}
or {{sortname|Kari|Tolvanen|Kari Tolvanen (equestrian)}}
.
PrimeHunter (
talk) 23:37, 21 January 2020 (UTC)I am married to Ray Wylie Hubbard and was checking his Wiki page to see if it was up to date. There were several errors that someone else had edited in. It seems someone who goes by @pumpkinbutter erased everything I added and put back his misinformation. I don't know the ins and outs of how to put stuff on Wiki so I asked a friend to post it for me with updates. If there is anything I wasn't supposed to do please let me know but I don't understand why all of my edits have been undone and misinformation from someone who does not have facts straight can override it.I spent a lot of time working on the sources and making sure everything was correct. Thanks! judy — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wylieworld ( talk • contribs) 23:24, 21 January 2020 (UTC)