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i want to add a person's biography on wikipedia, can it be done on an android phone?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Minuranking1 ( talk • contribs) 08:59, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi. Can someone please point to me some documentation explaining https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Fear_of_the_dark&curid=5153191&diff=831788593&oldid=810420011 ? Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Orpheus Lummis ( talk • contribs) 22:40, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello Orpheus Lummis. Welcome to our Teahouse. I've added a new heading to separate your question from the previous one. (Oh, and don't forget to sign your posts with four tildes like this:~~~~, please) I've not seen someone trying to add a category in a foreign language on en.wiki before and that's not an acceptable way to go about ensuring links between languages. Google Translate tells me that "อาการกลัวความมืด" is Thai for 'Fear of the dark'. So, it's relevant, but not appropriate to an English language wiki. That said, interlanguage links are acceptable in the right place. See Help:Interlanguage links and Wikipedia:Categorization where the latter page says it's OK to have interlanguage links on the left hand side of the page to assist users find similarly categorised pages in other languages, as you can see in Category:Fast food. Thanks for drawing this to our attention. Those two edits by an IP have now been undone. Regards from the UK, Nick Moyes ( talk) 23:37, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
[[:Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
which would have resulted in
Th:อาการกลัวความมืด. That's not how you add links to other wikis in the sidebar, BTW.
Mduvekot (
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23:39, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
[[Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
actually is the way to add an interlanguage link to other Wikipedia into a sidebar – and, as far as I can understand what happened here, that is precisely what the anonymous editor wanted. It just is an obsolete way of doing that.[[:Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
) adds an interlanguage link in the article. (BTW, its first metacharacter is a colon, not semicolon.) This, however adds a plain, readable link in the page's contents, as you can see in your own example above, not in the sidebar. --
CiaPan (
talk)
10:20, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi I don't drink tea, but thanks for the invite
Trying to clear off a COI maintenance tag and it keeps coming back - not justifiably And as I add content to the page and clean up the page and add more sources I get a second remonstration that I am disruptive editing and some of my links are inappropriate for an encyclopedia entry - including, get this, one to a research note at Carnegie Mellon!
What am I missing? How do I convince a bot I'm a better researcher/writer than it is? Is there a way to check if a link is 'inappropriate?' Is there a way to make it appropriate?
Thanks
Mikkopresents ( talk) 17:50, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
KylieTastic ( talk)
Thank you for your response - Michael is, unfortunately, a very popular name all over the world - I'm a Finn/American and only share an interest in New Orleans with the subject - I don't know how else to verify that -- if I understand you correctly - I should make my edits to the page and then once they are accepted - then remove the tag? Also I should go to 331dot ( talk) and tell him what I just told you?
Hi there, I am hoping to receive some help. I created a Page for Louck's Tavern, but it was deleted. I found supporting documentation to add, but not sure how or where to add. Attempted to upload clipping of newspapers but was unable to.
On a separate issue, I would like to submit - or work on - an entirely new page, different subject. I hope to create a place where I can upload my content and work around it, while getting suggestions from someone like yourself, WITHOUT risk of deletion, before finally submitting for review. Am I needing a second SANDBOX? If so, please tell me how to do it?
Thanks in advance... jkcproject — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jkcproject ( talk • contribs) 16:36, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
I was wondering because I am currently thinking about making an article for review, and they said I needed to make references.— Preceding unsigned comment added by TheRealWeatherMan ( talk • contribs)
Why are many articles on wiki short, I would like to know I've noticed that the hindi TV serials are not edited in the full story but are quickly summarized,for examples Pavitra Rishta and Doli Armaano Ki.Also Glow TV is an Indian TV station in South Africa just like Zee World,with programmes from Star Plus and Colors TV,why isn't there a page for Glow TV and information on series and what the channel is about. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 21:58, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
I need help in understanding why this article is being turned down. One comment said that the sources are not liable. I am not sure how to improve the sources since they included: Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, Scribners Magazine, a book on the 1940 election published by the University of Illinois Press, Scott Cutlip's book on major figures in public relations published by Earlbaum Publishers, Allen Frederick;'s Secret Formula published by Harpers Business, K.S. Miller's U.S. Public Relations History published by SAGE Press, and Stephanie Capperel The Real Pepsi Challenge published by The Free Press.
I would appreciate any assistance so that this article can get on the right track. Mtownsley ( talk) 00:55, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
How do you add Wikipedia pages? — Preceding unsigned comment added by RanaeFritola3 ( talk • contribs) 04:12, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
I would like to know if my article Sacred ties wasn't good enough that it was reverted to Pavitra Rishta Page, also I would like to help on any article on wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 20:19, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi I would like to apologies and have realised my mistake but still I would like to know why are pages like, Pavitra Rishta and other series not giving full summary of the show.Why isn't there any information about Vaishali and Varsha, and other characters. I would have edited the page but what forced me to create any article is that the Pavitra Rishta Page is protected from editing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 21:45, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
How can I join you? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jashangill18 ( talk • contribs) 02:15, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi there, i only created an account as i was wondering if it was worthy or not to write an article about different fpv flight simulators. im fairly well versed in one, though there are several out there they are the sort of thing that is now widely available and used by the people in the fpv community, and plenty of articles have been written about the different ones available on the web.
I was wondering if this is acceptable on wikipedia, and if i should create a page each for the most established ones?
I hope this is the right place to aks.
i have checked for the simulator i know the most about (LiftOff) and can find 3 independent sources, but they are independent reviews so im unsure if this qualifies under the notable rules or not.
if not that's fine, if so, what should i be mindful of?
these are the reviews i have to hand,
http://www.tested.com/tech/gaming/814970-testing-liftoff-drone-racing-simulator/
https://www.propwashed.com/liftoff-drone-racing-simulator-review/
http://www.controllercraft.com/articles/liftoff-fpv-racing-simulator-review/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robisnow ( talk • contribs) 14:40, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi, A few years ago, I uploaded This photo on Wikicommons. At first, I attributed the photo to Iraj Castle, then I found out that this was wrong and the drawing is of another castle, I removed the photo from the English wikipedia but now I saw that the article have been translated to several languages and all have used the misinformation I caused. I tried to remove the photo in other articles but it gets undone by other users. What should I do? Pouyakhani ( talk) 10:57, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
I do research on a topic that no one has written on since around 1890's: the history of the steel (dip) pen industry in the US. As far as I've ever been able to find, mine is pretty much the only secondary source ever to write about many of these topics. You can see the topics on my site https://thesteelpen.com/.
I'd like to add some of these topics to Wikipedia, formatted for Wikipedia complete with sources and all, but I'm afraid of it's pretty clearly crossing over the line into Original Research. And I feel I'm in a bit of a Catch-22 in regards to notability as well. Few people even know about this topic, so few people care. It's not notable because it's not known. It's not known because no one has published on the topic before. (at least in the US, in Britain, there are several publications about that side of the industry)
I've started one example entry on a once major steel pen manufacturer in Philadelphia, Turner & Harrison (1875-1952), but no one has ever written anything about them before. My whole history is a compilation of primary sources, so I'm fairly sure it crosses the line into Original Research. Now, there aren't too many "conclusions" being drawn that would be controversial, mostly the account is pretty factual, so I don't think I'm in danger of creating controversy, (Was John Turner truly a recruit of Richard Esterbrook, or is that mere speculation and coincidence? Off to the barricades!) but I'm not relying on secondary sources. /info/en/?search=Draft:Turner_%26_Harrison
I'm just wondering if it's possible to add entries on this information, which is available nowhere else except my own website? I'd hate to just write an entry and do nothing by point to my website, which wouldn't be considered a reliable resource anyway.
I suspect the advice will be to get this published first in a legitimate source, and then come and create the entries. Unfortunately, it has a limited audience because so few people even know about this once important industry, and among those who even use these dip pens anymore, (mainly calligrapher) only a sub-set are interested in the history of the industry. (how many drivers of cars are interested in the history of the US auto industry?)
Any guidance would be most appreciated
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by GlucinumMaster ( talk • contribs) 12:09, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Thanks. I suspected so. This brings up a related question. In existing entries there are some inaccuracies, such as the entry on Dip Pen, which I would like to correct. The evidence for the corrections, though, are primary evidence, not secondary. I'm assuming that is ok? The problem we run into is that very little has been written about these topics, and what little was written back at the turn of the 20th-century was wrong and the myths have perpetuated ever since. I can make corrections to the parts about the British history from published secondary sources, but the US side, not so much. Thanks. GlucinumMaster ( talk) 15:21, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Can't find how to wikilink to heading within a page/article. BrucePL ( talk) 15:52, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Over 5 years ago, I was topic banned under Discretionary Sanctions for discussing a source [1] I'm not concerned with the details of my content dispute, but I am interested in getting help to enable me to collaborate constructively, as suggested by one of the other editors. [2] -- Iantresman ( talk) 14:38, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi my name is Calculator bag and i am new to wikipedia. I am thinking of working in the genre sections of music articles. so if anybody has advice they could give to me that would be great! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Calculator bag ( talk • contribs) 15:51, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Calculator bag ( talk) 11:53, 28 March 2018 (UTC) Hello Cordless Larry!! Thanks for the advice, the username was a result of me trying to think of the most random amalgamation of words! Anyhow i will head to wiki project music asap for advice. I would also like to say that when the idea of wikipedia was novel to me i did make a minor vandalization as a joke, but did not think of the after effect it could have, so all i can say is sorry and i hope this does not damage my reputation as a wikipedian. :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Calculator bag ( talk • contribs) 21:01, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
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Bus stop (
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21:15, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi there, I hope I am in the correct place. (If not, my apologies. Could you please direct me to the appropriate place?) I have just created a draft of an article and am looking for recommendations. I am currently waiting for media, which I will insert, after checking for media's (pics) copyright status.
/info/en/?search=Draft:12_Days_of_Pizza
Is there anything outstanding that I should correct/delete/modify? Thank you very much for your help.
Jkcproject ( talk) 16:22, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Thanks very much, both of you! I have submitted the following links: External Links http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/local-businesses-feed-families-in-need-with-days-of-pizza/article_29e5800c-3f0c-5f08-990f-bf9902bc78b0.html http://www.blackhillsfox.com/content/news/12-Days-of-Pizza-helps-48-families-this-year-408093315.html http://www.bhpioneer.com/deadwood/days-of-pizza-take/article_efc1a0a6-cd10-11e6-be88-5b5d3a67ae28.html http://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/days-of-pizza-takes-a-bite-out-of-hunger/article_72ef5156-ecb6-11e7-89b7-ff72578868d1.html http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/gooddeeds/our-good-deeds-days-of-pizza-program-takes-slice-out/article_27c79145-c3f7-5ba3-9a0f-bbd4ce639a0f.html
I hope this meets with your approval. If not, I will be happy to modify as instructed.
Jkcproject ( talk) 21:58, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
On Wikipedia, not Wikimedia, I mean. The Verified Cactus 100% 15:24, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Is the date format used here always "1 January 2018"? Because usually (in America at least) it is, "January 1st, 2018". The format I keep seeing here is actually the military format. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomorrow is Yesterday ( talk • contribs) 20:41, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
So, I stumbled upon this user [3] and noticed that most if not all of his edits consist of removing red links. Take for example these recent edits: [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]
Could someone of same mind as he elucidate me on what's the reasoning behind these edits and why are they justified? NinuKinuski ( talk) 00:11, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Someone decided to delete my part of an article can people just do that without reason? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Winbarker23 ( talk • contribs) 14:22, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
The one that the person did not give a reason makes no sense, i used multiple second sources and google internet archives from the artist to back it up. Winbarker23 ( talk) 00:00, 29 March 2018 (UTC)winbarker23 Ian.thomson ( talk) 14:30, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Dear madam / sir
I am not sure If this is the correct medium for this remark. If not could you kindley redirect me.
I was looking at the Wikipedia page concerning the South West Africa campaign in 1914-1915. German force strength is stated as 3000 schutztruppen and 7000 militia. I think this is a very much inflated number which i only come across in british propaganda of the period. German sources and more recent english language research gives a German military strength of about 5000 in Total. At outbreak of war the following forces were already under arms or mobilised:
Schutztruppen: 1967 officers and men Police: 483 officers Treaty police: 50 officers Landwehr 1 and 2: 823 men mobilised Landsturm: 900 men mobilised
African troops: 200 (since relations between germans and indiginous population were bad this represents the only localy reqruited troops of which part came drom Kamerun)
Total German strength adds up to about 5000 men which were virtually All germans. This is from a Total colonial German population of about 13000. To het to a strength of 10000 would have meant units consisting of grandmothers and Todlers and stoping All essential functions to run a society.
Possible reasons for the 10000 estimate are German disinformation efforts. For instance platoon size units were designated ad companies giving the impression of a far larger order of battle. British wartime propaganda mat be Another reason.
Kind regards, Jos — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.241.200.58 ( talk) 06:29, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
i was removed from NPR access but why?? Adamstraw99 ( talk) 15:36, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
I would like to change my username from PorkchopGMX2 to PorkchopGMX. How do i do this? Thanks, PorkchopGMX2 talk 12:36, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
I love meteorology,so I was wondering...can anyone give me meteor..(blank) topics to edit — Preceding unsigned comment added by VanillaEditor ( talk • contribs) 23:21, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello,
I noticed that an editor on here mentioned my book about the mansion, but didn't post it because it had not yet been published. I'm the author of the book, but must admit, I don't know how to go in and edit it. It released in 2016.
Can one of the users add it for me?
Here's the link to my book which is sold on Amazon.
Best regards, Devon Bell
https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Summerwind-Ghostly-History-Wisconsin/dp/1626194378/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1522307299&sr=8-1 — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Cinder38 (
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07:29, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
The Pump It Up (video game series) article is generally a disaster, but one issue in particular is that some of the screenshots on that page (for example, File:Pump_It_Up_NX_Stage_Select.jpg) aren't actually from the games they claim to be from (they're poorly-done StepMania themes, it looks like). Can I rewrite the descriptions for these files to reflect what they actually are or should I just ask for them to be deleted? I don't think they would be useful in any way. Blah2 ( talk) 14:16, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
i was told there is a support plan for people with low income is that correct ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2607:FEA8:7D1F:F9F4:197E:7722:75D0:635E ( talk) 14:04, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
My name is Liam, I am a musician. I would like to create a wikipedea page for my Music as i like to be as accessible as possible. now after reviewing the wiki guide for uploading a page. I don't believe at this stage i am notable enough As i haven't yet had major success. Would a page like this be possible or would this be a no go. This page would be strickly in the format other artists pages would be presented and i do not see this as a means to gain a following or a promotional tool. but as a informative tool for people interested enough to look. can you please get back to me and let me know if this is something that would be possible. — Preceding unsigned comment added by BLKY ( talk • contribs) 16:07, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
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Some articles don't have good references but they still become notable and some pages which has good reference becomes not notable. How is the article judged on the basis of notability?-- AJ5500 ( talk) 16:19, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello guys, yesterday i created this draft, is this likely to be accepted, because i think it has more reliable sources. Is it likely? Newroderick895 ( talk) 14:14, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Does that mean it is fine to google translate my sources? newroderick895 ( talk) 15:49, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
thank you very much for telling me, I understands right now, See you! newroderick895 ( talk) 16:54, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi! Is it possible to upload files with a mobile device or do i need to use PC to upload them? Not a very active user ( talk) 11:50, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi there,
First time in the Teahouse. Hope you can help.
I'd like to upload some diagrams in US and/or UK Patents, in order to illustrate inventions. The patents are all over 100 years old.
While I have read what I can in Wikipedia help pages, I am still confused about several aspects of the process.
Specific questions:
1. In order to upload an image in a Wikipedia article, do I upload it to Wikipedia or to Wikimedia commons?
2. If I upload an image from a US patent, I seem to be OK on the copyright front. Correct?
3. It seems I should tag the US patent image with "PD-US-patent". Where do I put this tag?
4. On the UK front, I see from The UK National Archives that Crown Copyright seems to apply to patent content, no matter how old, if earlier than 1 August 1989. However, the official UK position is that "no steps would be taken to enforce that copyright (notice of this was given in our Official Journal (Patents) on 25 June 1969)" for non-commercial use. How does Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons deal with this?
5. Is there a different place I should be asking these questions on Wikimedia Commons instead?
Thanks for any help you can give!
ElectricFeet ( talk) 18:49, 22 March 2018 (UTC)
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i want to add a person's biography on wikipedia, can it be done on an android phone?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Minuranking1 ( talk • contribs) 08:59, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi. Can someone please point to me some documentation explaining https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Fear_of_the_dark&curid=5153191&diff=831788593&oldid=810420011 ? Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Orpheus Lummis ( talk • contribs) 22:40, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello Orpheus Lummis. Welcome to our Teahouse. I've added a new heading to separate your question from the previous one. (Oh, and don't forget to sign your posts with four tildes like this:~~~~, please) I've not seen someone trying to add a category in a foreign language on en.wiki before and that's not an acceptable way to go about ensuring links between languages. Google Translate tells me that "อาการกลัวความมืด" is Thai for 'Fear of the dark'. So, it's relevant, but not appropriate to an English language wiki. That said, interlanguage links are acceptable in the right place. See Help:Interlanguage links and Wikipedia:Categorization where the latter page says it's OK to have interlanguage links on the left hand side of the page to assist users find similarly categorised pages in other languages, as you can see in Category:Fast food. Thanks for drawing this to our attention. Those two edits by an IP have now been undone. Regards from the UK, Nick Moyes ( talk) 23:37, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
[[:Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
which would have resulted in
Th:อาการกลัวความมืด. That's not how you add links to other wikis in the sidebar, BTW.
Mduvekot (
talk)
23:39, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
[[Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
actually is the way to add an interlanguage link to other Wikipedia into a sidebar – and, as far as I can understand what happened here, that is precisely what the anonymous editor wanted. It just is an obsolete way of doing that.[[:Th:อาการกลัวความมืด]]
) adds an interlanguage link in the article. (BTW, its first metacharacter is a colon, not semicolon.) This, however adds a plain, readable link in the page's contents, as you can see in your own example above, not in the sidebar. --
CiaPan (
talk)
10:20, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi I don't drink tea, but thanks for the invite
Trying to clear off a COI maintenance tag and it keeps coming back - not justifiably And as I add content to the page and clean up the page and add more sources I get a second remonstration that I am disruptive editing and some of my links are inappropriate for an encyclopedia entry - including, get this, one to a research note at Carnegie Mellon!
What am I missing? How do I convince a bot I'm a better researcher/writer than it is? Is there a way to check if a link is 'inappropriate?' Is there a way to make it appropriate?
Thanks
Mikkopresents ( talk) 17:50, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
KylieTastic ( talk)
Thank you for your response - Michael is, unfortunately, a very popular name all over the world - I'm a Finn/American and only share an interest in New Orleans with the subject - I don't know how else to verify that -- if I understand you correctly - I should make my edits to the page and then once they are accepted - then remove the tag? Also I should go to 331dot ( talk) and tell him what I just told you?
Hi there, I am hoping to receive some help. I created a Page for Louck's Tavern, but it was deleted. I found supporting documentation to add, but not sure how or where to add. Attempted to upload clipping of newspapers but was unable to.
On a separate issue, I would like to submit - or work on - an entirely new page, different subject. I hope to create a place where I can upload my content and work around it, while getting suggestions from someone like yourself, WITHOUT risk of deletion, before finally submitting for review. Am I needing a second SANDBOX? If so, please tell me how to do it?
Thanks in advance... jkcproject — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jkcproject ( talk • contribs) 16:36, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
I was wondering because I am currently thinking about making an article for review, and they said I needed to make references.— Preceding unsigned comment added by TheRealWeatherMan ( talk • contribs)
Why are many articles on wiki short, I would like to know I've noticed that the hindi TV serials are not edited in the full story but are quickly summarized,for examples Pavitra Rishta and Doli Armaano Ki.Also Glow TV is an Indian TV station in South Africa just like Zee World,with programmes from Star Plus and Colors TV,why isn't there a page for Glow TV and information on series and what the channel is about. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 21:58, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
I need help in understanding why this article is being turned down. One comment said that the sources are not liable. I am not sure how to improve the sources since they included: Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, Scribners Magazine, a book on the 1940 election published by the University of Illinois Press, Scott Cutlip's book on major figures in public relations published by Earlbaum Publishers, Allen Frederick;'s Secret Formula published by Harpers Business, K.S. Miller's U.S. Public Relations History published by SAGE Press, and Stephanie Capperel The Real Pepsi Challenge published by The Free Press.
I would appreciate any assistance so that this article can get on the right track. Mtownsley ( talk) 00:55, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
How do you add Wikipedia pages? — Preceding unsigned comment added by RanaeFritola3 ( talk • contribs) 04:12, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
I would like to know if my article Sacred ties wasn't good enough that it was reverted to Pavitra Rishta Page, also I would like to help on any article on wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 20:19, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi I would like to apologies and have realised my mistake but still I would like to know why are pages like, Pavitra Rishta and other series not giving full summary of the show.Why isn't there any information about Vaishali and Varsha, and other characters. I would have edited the page but what forced me to create any article is that the Pavitra Rishta Page is protected from editing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AJPagoo ( talk • contribs) 21:45, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
How can I join you? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jashangill18 ( talk • contribs) 02:15, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi there, i only created an account as i was wondering if it was worthy or not to write an article about different fpv flight simulators. im fairly well versed in one, though there are several out there they are the sort of thing that is now widely available and used by the people in the fpv community, and plenty of articles have been written about the different ones available on the web.
I was wondering if this is acceptable on wikipedia, and if i should create a page each for the most established ones?
I hope this is the right place to aks.
i have checked for the simulator i know the most about (LiftOff) and can find 3 independent sources, but they are independent reviews so im unsure if this qualifies under the notable rules or not.
if not that's fine, if so, what should i be mindful of?
these are the reviews i have to hand,
http://www.tested.com/tech/gaming/814970-testing-liftoff-drone-racing-simulator/
https://www.propwashed.com/liftoff-drone-racing-simulator-review/
http://www.controllercraft.com/articles/liftoff-fpv-racing-simulator-review/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robisnow ( talk • contribs) 14:40, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi, A few years ago, I uploaded This photo on Wikicommons. At first, I attributed the photo to Iraj Castle, then I found out that this was wrong and the drawing is of another castle, I removed the photo from the English wikipedia but now I saw that the article have been translated to several languages and all have used the misinformation I caused. I tried to remove the photo in other articles but it gets undone by other users. What should I do? Pouyakhani ( talk) 10:57, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
I do research on a topic that no one has written on since around 1890's: the history of the steel (dip) pen industry in the US. As far as I've ever been able to find, mine is pretty much the only secondary source ever to write about many of these topics. You can see the topics on my site https://thesteelpen.com/.
I'd like to add some of these topics to Wikipedia, formatted for Wikipedia complete with sources and all, but I'm afraid of it's pretty clearly crossing over the line into Original Research. And I feel I'm in a bit of a Catch-22 in regards to notability as well. Few people even know about this topic, so few people care. It's not notable because it's not known. It's not known because no one has published on the topic before. (at least in the US, in Britain, there are several publications about that side of the industry)
I've started one example entry on a once major steel pen manufacturer in Philadelphia, Turner & Harrison (1875-1952), but no one has ever written anything about them before. My whole history is a compilation of primary sources, so I'm fairly sure it crosses the line into Original Research. Now, there aren't too many "conclusions" being drawn that would be controversial, mostly the account is pretty factual, so I don't think I'm in danger of creating controversy, (Was John Turner truly a recruit of Richard Esterbrook, or is that mere speculation and coincidence? Off to the barricades!) but I'm not relying on secondary sources. /info/en/?search=Draft:Turner_%26_Harrison
I'm just wondering if it's possible to add entries on this information, which is available nowhere else except my own website? I'd hate to just write an entry and do nothing by point to my website, which wouldn't be considered a reliable resource anyway.
I suspect the advice will be to get this published first in a legitimate source, and then come and create the entries. Unfortunately, it has a limited audience because so few people even know about this once important industry, and among those who even use these dip pens anymore, (mainly calligrapher) only a sub-set are interested in the history of the industry. (how many drivers of cars are interested in the history of the US auto industry?)
Any guidance would be most appreciated
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by GlucinumMaster ( talk • contribs) 12:09, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Thanks. I suspected so. This brings up a related question. In existing entries there are some inaccuracies, such as the entry on Dip Pen, which I would like to correct. The evidence for the corrections, though, are primary evidence, not secondary. I'm assuming that is ok? The problem we run into is that very little has been written about these topics, and what little was written back at the turn of the 20th-century was wrong and the myths have perpetuated ever since. I can make corrections to the parts about the British history from published secondary sources, but the US side, not so much. Thanks. GlucinumMaster ( talk) 15:21, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Can't find how to wikilink to heading within a page/article. BrucePL ( talk) 15:52, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Over 5 years ago, I was topic banned under Discretionary Sanctions for discussing a source [1] I'm not concerned with the details of my content dispute, but I am interested in getting help to enable me to collaborate constructively, as suggested by one of the other editors. [2] -- Iantresman ( talk) 14:38, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi my name is Calculator bag and i am new to wikipedia. I am thinking of working in the genre sections of music articles. so if anybody has advice they could give to me that would be great! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Calculator bag ( talk • contribs) 15:51, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Calculator bag ( talk) 11:53, 28 March 2018 (UTC) Hello Cordless Larry!! Thanks for the advice, the username was a result of me trying to think of the most random amalgamation of words! Anyhow i will head to wiki project music asap for advice. I would also like to say that when the idea of wikipedia was novel to me i did make a minor vandalization as a joke, but did not think of the after effect it could have, so all i can say is sorry and i hope this does not damage my reputation as a wikipedian. :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Calculator bag ( talk • contribs) 21:01, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
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Hi there, I hope I am in the correct place. (If not, my apologies. Could you please direct me to the appropriate place?) I have just created a draft of an article and am looking for recommendations. I am currently waiting for media, which I will insert, after checking for media's (pics) copyright status.
/info/en/?search=Draft:12_Days_of_Pizza
Is there anything outstanding that I should correct/delete/modify? Thank you very much for your help.
Jkcproject ( talk) 16:22, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Thanks very much, both of you! I have submitted the following links: External Links http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/local-businesses-feed-families-in-need-with-days-of-pizza/article_29e5800c-3f0c-5f08-990f-bf9902bc78b0.html http://www.blackhillsfox.com/content/news/12-Days-of-Pizza-helps-48-families-this-year-408093315.html http://www.bhpioneer.com/deadwood/days-of-pizza-take/article_efc1a0a6-cd10-11e6-be88-5b5d3a67ae28.html http://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/days-of-pizza-takes-a-bite-out-of-hunger/article_72ef5156-ecb6-11e7-89b7-ff72578868d1.html http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/gooddeeds/our-good-deeds-days-of-pizza-program-takes-slice-out/article_27c79145-c3f7-5ba3-9a0f-bbd4ce639a0f.html
I hope this meets with your approval. If not, I will be happy to modify as instructed.
Jkcproject ( talk) 21:58, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
On Wikipedia, not Wikimedia, I mean. The Verified Cactus 100% 15:24, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Is the date format used here always "1 January 2018"? Because usually (in America at least) it is, "January 1st, 2018". The format I keep seeing here is actually the military format. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomorrow is Yesterday ( talk • contribs) 20:41, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
So, I stumbled upon this user [3] and noticed that most if not all of his edits consist of removing red links. Take for example these recent edits: [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]
Could someone of same mind as he elucidate me on what's the reasoning behind these edits and why are they justified? NinuKinuski ( talk) 00:11, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Someone decided to delete my part of an article can people just do that without reason? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Winbarker23 ( talk • contribs) 14:22, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
The one that the person did not give a reason makes no sense, i used multiple second sources and google internet archives from the artist to back it up. Winbarker23 ( talk) 00:00, 29 March 2018 (UTC)winbarker23 Ian.thomson ( talk) 14:30, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Dear madam / sir
I am not sure If this is the correct medium for this remark. If not could you kindley redirect me.
I was looking at the Wikipedia page concerning the South West Africa campaign in 1914-1915. German force strength is stated as 3000 schutztruppen and 7000 militia. I think this is a very much inflated number which i only come across in british propaganda of the period. German sources and more recent english language research gives a German military strength of about 5000 in Total. At outbreak of war the following forces were already under arms or mobilised:
Schutztruppen: 1967 officers and men Police: 483 officers Treaty police: 50 officers Landwehr 1 and 2: 823 men mobilised Landsturm: 900 men mobilised
African troops: 200 (since relations between germans and indiginous population were bad this represents the only localy reqruited troops of which part came drom Kamerun)
Total German strength adds up to about 5000 men which were virtually All germans. This is from a Total colonial German population of about 13000. To het to a strength of 10000 would have meant units consisting of grandmothers and Todlers and stoping All essential functions to run a society.
Possible reasons for the 10000 estimate are German disinformation efforts. For instance platoon size units were designated ad companies giving the impression of a far larger order of battle. British wartime propaganda mat be Another reason.
Kind regards, Jos — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.241.200.58 ( talk) 06:29, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
i was removed from NPR access but why?? Adamstraw99 ( talk) 15:36, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
I would like to change my username from PorkchopGMX2 to PorkchopGMX. How do i do this? Thanks, PorkchopGMX2 talk 12:36, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
I love meteorology,so I was wondering...can anyone give me meteor..(blank) topics to edit — Preceding unsigned comment added by VanillaEditor ( talk • contribs) 23:21, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello,
I noticed that an editor on here mentioned my book about the mansion, but didn't post it because it had not yet been published. I'm the author of the book, but must admit, I don't know how to go in and edit it. It released in 2016.
Can one of the users add it for me?
Here's the link to my book which is sold on Amazon.
Best regards, Devon Bell
https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Summerwind-Ghostly-History-Wisconsin/dp/1626194378/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1522307299&sr=8-1 — Preceding
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The Pump It Up (video game series) article is generally a disaster, but one issue in particular is that some of the screenshots on that page (for example, File:Pump_It_Up_NX_Stage_Select.jpg) aren't actually from the games they claim to be from (they're poorly-done StepMania themes, it looks like). Can I rewrite the descriptions for these files to reflect what they actually are or should I just ask for them to be deleted? I don't think they would be useful in any way. Blah2 ( talk) 14:16, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
i was told there is a support plan for people with low income is that correct ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2607:FEA8:7D1F:F9F4:197E:7722:75D0:635E ( talk) 14:04, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
My name is Liam, I am a musician. I would like to create a wikipedea page for my Music as i like to be as accessible as possible. now after reviewing the wiki guide for uploading a page. I don't believe at this stage i am notable enough As i haven't yet had major success. Would a page like this be possible or would this be a no go. This page would be strickly in the format other artists pages would be presented and i do not see this as a means to gain a following or a promotional tool. but as a informative tool for people interested enough to look. can you please get back to me and let me know if this is something that would be possible. — Preceding unsigned comment added by BLKY ( talk • contribs) 16:07, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
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Some articles don't have good references but they still become notable and some pages which has good reference becomes not notable. How is the article judged on the basis of notability?-- AJ5500 ( talk) 16:19, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Hello guys, yesterday i created this draft, is this likely to be accepted, because i think it has more reliable sources. Is it likely? Newroderick895 ( talk) 14:14, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Does that mean it is fine to google translate my sources? newroderick895 ( talk) 15:49, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
thank you very much for telling me, I understands right now, See you! newroderick895 ( talk) 16:54, 29 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi! Is it possible to upload files with a mobile device or do i need to use PC to upload them? Not a very active user ( talk) 11:50, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
Hi there,
First time in the Teahouse. Hope you can help.
I'd like to upload some diagrams in US and/or UK Patents, in order to illustrate inventions. The patents are all over 100 years old.
While I have read what I can in Wikipedia help pages, I am still confused about several aspects of the process.
Specific questions:
1. In order to upload an image in a Wikipedia article, do I upload it to Wikipedia or to Wikimedia commons?
2. If I upload an image from a US patent, I seem to be OK on the copyright front. Correct?
3. It seems I should tag the US patent image with "PD-US-patent". Where do I put this tag?
4. On the UK front, I see from The UK National Archives that Crown Copyright seems to apply to patent content, no matter how old, if earlier than 1 August 1989. However, the official UK position is that "no steps would be taken to enforce that copyright (notice of this was given in our Official Journal (Patents) on 25 June 1969)" for non-commercial use. How does Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons deal with this?
5. Is there a different place I should be asking these questions on Wikimedia Commons instead?
Thanks for any help you can give!
ElectricFeet ( talk) 18:49, 22 March 2018 (UTC)