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Hi,
I just wrote my very first Wikipedia article about a scientist, and did it in response to this Women in Science project: /info/en/?search=Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women_in_Red/Missing_articles_by_dictionary/Biographical_Dictionary_of_Women_in_Science
My draft which I just submitted for review is here: /info/en/?search=Draft:Mildred_Hoge_Richards
I had a couple questions. 1. I confirmed that Mildred Hoge Richards, who my article is about, was missing a Wikipedia article in the first link. If/when my article is approved, how do I connect my article to the people doing the WiR project? 2. How do I get feedback on my article before the 5 weeks it takes for approval - I am sure I am not doing things exactly right and would appreciate slightly quicker feedback/help on my article before it gets turned down a month+ from now.
Many thanks!!
First-time-Wiki-Dude — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ohiram ( talk • contribs) 00:01, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
~~~~
. Or, you can use the
[ reply ] button, which automatically signs posts.)
GoingBatty (
talk) 01:49, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Não estou sabendo trocar a foto principal. Vocês podem me ajudar? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Joaosant ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
How Can I create a new website? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Musa Willie ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hello I had the idea that some real-life experts had specific roles in reviewing content quality of wikipedia articles in their domain (wether it is mycology or greek tragedians etc.). Is it true, and if yes is it self-appointed? And more importantly, how can we find them and how to contact them? I am asking the question because I'd like to find someone motivated to collaborate in improving quality of wikipedia pages related to greek antiquity / classical culture (which is the basis of European and US cultures even if it seems disappear quickly). Thanks Shehekan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shehekan ( talk • contribs) 09:34, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
a way to receive feedback from other editors about an article. An article may be nominated by any editor, and will appear on the list of all peer reviews. Other editors can comment on the review. Peer review may be used to establish an article's suitability as a good article nomination or featured article candidate. Peer review is a useful place to centralise reviews from many editors (for example, from those associated with a WikiProject). New Wikipedians are welcome. Seagull123 Φ 12:58, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Is there any template which displays current time in my timezone: IST? Harsh Rathod Poke me! 13:50, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
The {{Private spaceflight}} box seems to have some problems which I can't work out. Pegasus (rocket) and Antares (rocket) for example both have the same mouse over image that is pulled from the {{Private spaceflight}} box rather than their own primary images. -- High Tinker ( talk) 14:28, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hi, I'm looking to translate from Japanese to English and have been to the 'articles that need translation' page and they appear to all be done already? There must be articles that need translating, but I've been round and round with little luck. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Grammargopher ( talk • contribs) 15:04, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
I put a link to a website that I run to help people the world over (average 250,000 views per year) and it was probably with good reason taken out but you have the foliage network in there that serves a similar purpose. I've been on CBS Sunday Morning, the BBC and PBS, being interviewed for helping people explore New England... I would ask that this be looked at again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeff Foliage ( talk • contribs) 15:55, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
what does edit source mean — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sorable ( talk • contribs) 17:05, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hi,
I don’t have an account with Wikipedia nor do I need one. However, for some reason, each time I visit Wikipedia it defaults to German on my iPad (Safari). I can’t seem to change this odd behaviour anywhere. All my settings on my iPad are for UK English. Changing the article to English doesn’t make a difference for when I visit it next time.
So, how do I fix this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:2C0B:982B:1E9:2CED ( talk) 18:52, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
The problem occurs when I enter something in the address box in the browser. When a Wikipedia entry pops up and I select it, it will go to the German language version. Quite annoying. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:19A9:2252:CD75:5B0 ( talk) 23:41, 28 May 2020 (UTC) Edit to say that the pop up is in English but the link takes me to the German version. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:19A9:2252:CD75:5B0 ( talk) 23:51, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
Hello! How can I permanently change the photo for my boss's Wiki page? In the past he changed it only to have it replaced by the older picture. He is a prominent figure and we'd like to have a photo of our choice as the permanent photo on his page.
Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theclubfive ( talk • contribs) 20:12, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
This is all very helpful, thank you. I will be sure to follow these steps and follow proper procedure. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theclubfive ( talk • contribs) 16:40, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
There is something wrong with List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, February 2020. Please {{ ping}} me if you know what it is. -- Jax 0677 ( talk) 22:30, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
</onlyinclude>
was the issue. If anyone can corroborate this it would be much appreciated. —
Tenryuu 🐲 (
💬 •
📝 ) 22:35, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
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David Biddulph (
talk) 22:54, 27 May 2020 (UTC)Hello,
I received an email today from address Jonathan-at-wikiexpertsinc.com claiming he was a Wikipedia editor who caught me submitting an article about myself ("Meredith Ringel Morris") and said that he rejected the articles as being against the rules for self-authoring, but then offering the paid services of his own company "WikiExperts" to write such an article. First, I most definitely did not submit the article in question. Second, this seems like some sort of illegitimate scam where Wikipedia Editors are rejecting legitimate articles so that they can then charge people money to write those same articles. Is someone looking into this issue?
Thank you, Merrie — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.35.79.101 ( talk) 22:54, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
This may be what is described at Wikipedia:Articles for creation/Scam warning. That page asks you to forward any 'scam' emails you received to arbcom-enwikimedia.org. Please see that page for more information. Seagull123 Φ 19:34, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
Help desk | ||
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< May 26 | << Apr | May | Jun >> | May 28 > |
Welcome to the Wikipedia Help Desk Archives |
---|
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,
I just wrote my very first Wikipedia article about a scientist, and did it in response to this Women in Science project: /info/en/?search=Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women_in_Red/Missing_articles_by_dictionary/Biographical_Dictionary_of_Women_in_Science
My draft which I just submitted for review is here: /info/en/?search=Draft:Mildred_Hoge_Richards
I had a couple questions. 1. I confirmed that Mildred Hoge Richards, who my article is about, was missing a Wikipedia article in the first link. If/when my article is approved, how do I connect my article to the people doing the WiR project? 2. How do I get feedback on my article before the 5 weeks it takes for approval - I am sure I am not doing things exactly right and would appreciate slightly quicker feedback/help on my article before it gets turned down a month+ from now.
Many thanks!!
First-time-Wiki-Dude — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ohiram ( talk • contribs) 00:01, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
~~~~
. Or, you can use the
[ reply ] button, which automatically signs posts.)
GoingBatty (
talk) 01:49, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Não estou sabendo trocar a foto principal. Vocês podem me ajudar? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Joaosant ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
How Can I create a new website? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Musa Willie ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hello I had the idea that some real-life experts had specific roles in reviewing content quality of wikipedia articles in their domain (wether it is mycology or greek tragedians etc.). Is it true, and if yes is it self-appointed? And more importantly, how can we find them and how to contact them? I am asking the question because I'd like to find someone motivated to collaborate in improving quality of wikipedia pages related to greek antiquity / classical culture (which is the basis of European and US cultures even if it seems disappear quickly). Thanks Shehekan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shehekan ( talk • contribs) 09:34, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
a way to receive feedback from other editors about an article. An article may be nominated by any editor, and will appear on the list of all peer reviews. Other editors can comment on the review. Peer review may be used to establish an article's suitability as a good article nomination or featured article candidate. Peer review is a useful place to centralise reviews from many editors (for example, from those associated with a WikiProject). New Wikipedians are welcome. Seagull123 Φ 12:58, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Is there any template which displays current time in my timezone: IST? Harsh Rathod Poke me! 13:50, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
The {{Private spaceflight}} box seems to have some problems which I can't work out. Pegasus (rocket) and Antares (rocket) for example both have the same mouse over image that is pulled from the {{Private spaceflight}} box rather than their own primary images. -- High Tinker ( talk) 14:28, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hi, I'm looking to translate from Japanese to English and have been to the 'articles that need translation' page and they appear to all be done already? There must be articles that need translating, but I've been round and round with little luck. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Grammargopher ( talk • contribs) 15:04, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
I put a link to a website that I run to help people the world over (average 250,000 views per year) and it was probably with good reason taken out but you have the foliage network in there that serves a similar purpose. I've been on CBS Sunday Morning, the BBC and PBS, being interviewed for helping people explore New England... I would ask that this be looked at again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeff Foliage ( talk • contribs) 15:55, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
what does edit source mean — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sorable ( talk • contribs) 17:05, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
Hi,
I don’t have an account with Wikipedia nor do I need one. However, for some reason, each time I visit Wikipedia it defaults to German on my iPad (Safari). I can’t seem to change this odd behaviour anywhere. All my settings on my iPad are for UK English. Changing the article to English doesn’t make a difference for when I visit it next time.
So, how do I fix this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:2C0B:982B:1E9:2CED ( talk) 18:52, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
The problem occurs when I enter something in the address box in the browser. When a Wikipedia entry pops up and I select it, it will go to the German language version. Quite annoying. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:19A9:2252:CD75:5B0 ( talk) 23:41, 28 May 2020 (UTC) Edit to say that the pop up is in English but the link takes me to the German version. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:C7F:147C:7300:19A9:2252:CD75:5B0 ( talk) 23:51, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
Hello! How can I permanently change the photo for my boss's Wiki page? In the past he changed it only to have it replaced by the older picture. He is a prominent figure and we'd like to have a photo of our choice as the permanent photo on his page.
Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theclubfive ( talk • contribs) 20:12, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
This is all very helpful, thank you. I will be sure to follow these steps and follow proper procedure. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theclubfive ( talk • contribs) 16:40, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
There is something wrong with List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, February 2020. Please {{ ping}} me if you know what it is. -- Jax 0677 ( talk) 22:30, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
</onlyinclude>
was the issue. If anyone can corroborate this it would be much appreciated. —
Tenryuu 🐲 (
💬 •
📝 ) 22:35, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
|-
instead of |}
. --
David Biddulph (
talk) 22:54, 27 May 2020 (UTC)Hello,
I received an email today from address Jonathan-at-wikiexpertsinc.com claiming he was a Wikipedia editor who caught me submitting an article about myself ("Meredith Ringel Morris") and said that he rejected the articles as being against the rules for self-authoring, but then offering the paid services of his own company "WikiExperts" to write such an article. First, I most definitely did not submit the article in question. Second, this seems like some sort of illegitimate scam where Wikipedia Editors are rejecting legitimate articles so that they can then charge people money to write those same articles. Is someone looking into this issue?
Thank you, Merrie — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.35.79.101 ( talk) 22:54, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
This may be what is described at Wikipedia:Articles for creation/Scam warning. That page asks you to forward any 'scam' emails you received to arbcom-enwikimedia.org. Please see that page for more information. Seagull123 Φ 19:34, 28 May 2020 (UTC)