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I just created a page for the production company I work for, Benderspink. However, when I try to put info about the movies they've made into table, my text actually runs off the table in the final version. What's going on?
Also, I'd like to add a little box on the side with a picture and some basic info (ex. Walt Disney has one), but I can't find an option where I can add a text box like that. Please help...thanks!
Sincerely, Adrienne
<email removed> —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aethiery ( talk • contribs) 01:19, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
What's the point in having a soft redirect from WP:DICK in Wikipedia to an essay on Wikimedia if it keeps getting removed when put on a user's talk page? I realize the 1st time I used it could be construed as a personal attack, but the 2nd? Come on! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.12.114.215 ( talk) 01:50, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Now where did I say there was a rule about signing? What I will say, however, is that signing your posts will go a long way towards them not being regarded as vandalism. Cheers. L0b0t ( talk) 02:15, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) There is a guideline about signing your posts on talk pages: WP:SIGNATURE. Failing to follow that guideline tells other users you either do not know much about how Wikipedia works, or you are deliberately defying Wikipedia. That isn't the best way to gain influence here. Influence on Wikipedia follows from demonstrating knowledge of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, especially the ones that are relevant to a particular situation. Unsigned comments on talk pages fairly scream " newbie" - and this will tend to make one less persuasive to Wikipedia users who know enough to sign their comments. It's like going into any type of culture or community that has well-understood rules, and demonstrating no understanding of them. It makes one stand out in a negative way, and attracts unfavorable attention. That's just how humans are - as social creatures, we instinctively apply massive pressure on everyone else to conform to whatever social norms other people pressured us into earlier. -- Teratornis ( talk) 08:56, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
<article text misplaced in this forum and thus removed> —Preceding unsigned comment added by MrPhil-ex-BathamsKing ( talk • contribs) 02:11, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
An anonymous editor made several additions to the American lobster article, but all of them were cut-and-paste directly from other sources (not Wiki mirrors). I thought I saw a help page on dealing with plagiarism but couldn’t find it. What is the procedure for dealing with this? I left details of the edits on the American lobster talk page. Bob98133 ( talk) 02:54, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can I request a new subject? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.155.243.33 ( talk) 03:44, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I am trying to alter Template:fieldhockeybox which is used to display match summaries for field hockey matches. I want to add an optional right hand column next to "umpires" noting the cards given out in a match (see right hand column of Men’s field hockey Qualifying Tournaments for the 2008 Summer Olympics#Pool). The heading "Discipline" and its contents never line up correctly with each other and sometimes need a little more space for the longer names etc... i've tryed but my advanced table writing skills aren't too flash. Could someone help me fix this??.... Goldfinger820 ( talk) 05:12, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
A few days ago I posted a question asking appropriate forum for reporting NOR violations. One user replied “ WP:NORN should be OK”; another replied, “Even if it is the wrong place, the admins there will be able to help out or point out where the right noticeboard is.” My original concern has since been resolved satisfactorily. But in case such a question comes up again, I would like to report that my post to WP:NORN produced no response at all. — teb728 t c 05:58, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
How can I add a page to the wikipedia? example.. If there was not a page named cardiac uro specialist. How would I add one and write about it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by David4249 ( talk • contribs) 06:46, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can I create my own private wiki sites, and i have all rights to doing for my sites? 219.68.144.162 ( talk) 06:49, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
The term DEATH INTERVENTION SPECIALIST was created in Bowling green Ky in the year 2005 by EMS personel that were assigned to B shift. This group has eleate training in several specialties including medical, trauma care as well as high risk rescue. Each member is highly qualified and dedicated to saving lives.
Is there a difference between [[Category:Positional numeral systems| 4]] and [[Category:Positional numeral systems|4]]? Thanks. 68.148.164.166 ( talk) 08:10, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) Leading spaces in sort keys seem to behave somewhat similarly to leading spaces in Piped links - MediaWiki preserves the first space in piped links. For example:
Any second and or following space immediately after a leading space does not seem to survive in a piped link. Thus we see that MediaWiki is not universally consistent in its handling of leading spaces, since MediaWiki ignores a leading space in a section heading. -- Teratornis ( talk) 19:07, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
The image above has been released under the CC attribution license. citation needed
There's no longer any written proof that the above is true. Where should I report this? -- Kjoon lee 11:29, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
"This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License."
Our company has a wikipedia page and we were wondering can we track page uniquie views or visits to our Wikipedia page for research purposes.
Thanks, —Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.111.4.25 ( talk) 13:50, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your replies... TN-X-Man what is ALEXA? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.111.4.25 ( talk) 14:16, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Talk:Blood donation/GA1 discussion has been completed. Some edits (more than just formating for clarity) have been added after the GAR result was given. Do these late edits need to be removed? Can only administrators close the discussion putting a box around it? Snowman ( talk) 16:30, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I've noticed that a company has copied and pasted a Wikipedia article ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corset) onto their own site ( http://www.corsetsdiva.com/CORSET-INFORMATION) and was wondering if this was allowed. I looked around and couldn't find anything one way or the other. Thanks in advance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.81.48.147 ( talk) 17:19, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Hey there,
I was just approved for Account Creator rights, but it doesn't show on Listusers. Is there a reason for this? Is there a delay for listuser updates? Thanks, Perfect Proposal Speak Out! 17:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Does WP have an analogue to {{ flickrreview}}. In the last twelve hours I have moved Image:Paintings below zero'.jpg, Image:Paintings below zero from front'.jpg, and Image:Boeing North Gallery'.jpg from Commons because they are fair use art. I need confirmation of their licensing for the permanent record.-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 17:26, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
What does policy say about keeping live scores of ongoing sports events, e.g. live updating the score of a soccer match during the match? dorftrottel ( talk) 17:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) See the links under WP:EIW#Current, for example:
-- Teratornis ( talk) 18:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I have tagged Image:Euro 2008.png, now I went to this category and there it says: "Images in this category are potential candidates for speedy deletion under criterion I8 once this category is seven days old." sn't there a way to just get it deleted now? As the picture will be rapidly updated within the coming seven days. And I think it would be best to just do it at one place. What can be done here? ← chan dler 19:33, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I just created a new page that I want to be called Long Distance Post, LLC. However, the title shows as User:LongDistancePost (which is my username). How do I make the title be what I want it to be? When I search for Long Distance Post, I don't get any results, but when I search for User:LongDistancePost, I get to the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by LongDistancePost ( talk • contribs) 19:34, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can somebody help me with archiving automatically. I looked at the help page and it didn't help very much. I've got a 2007 archive page and I just want to set it up for automatic archiving from now on. I just need it to archive by year. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bfalexander ( talk • contribs) 20:05, 13 June 2008 (UTC)-- -Brian Alexander
This may have been asked elsewhere in the last two weeks. I have created a unified account for WP and commons. How can I create accounts for wikinews and wiktionary to add to the profile?-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 20:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I am still not well-versed in uploading images outside Flickr. This is why I am asking for help. Can anyone please upload this image for the article Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany. In this case a {{ Non-free historic image}} tag would be appropriate, as it is a unique historic image, and the copyright for it is most likely held by the person who took the image or the agency employing the person. I have tried to upload it, but I am still not well-versed in this filed. An intervention in this case will be a great help. Thanks. Otolemur crassicaudatus ( talk) 20:28, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
My uncle served on the HMCS Port Colborne during WW2. I am attempting to find the badge for this ship or determine if (possibly) there never a badge designed.
Regards Doug —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.66.228.7 ( talk) 20:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I took a photo of a state historical marker at a nearby public park that explains the origin of the term "Butte des Morts".
I want to include that photo n my page I created today called "Butte Des Morts"
You see, there are two lakes near me in northeastern Wisconsin called "Litte Lake Butte des Morts" and "Big Lake Butte des Morts". I live on a street called "Butte Des Morts Ct".
The page I created was to help everyone understand the meaning and origin of "Butte Des Morts".
Please help me get this page up and I have no idea how to get you to use the photo I took because I don't have Admin or the other kind of membership where I can do that.
Thanks.
Nicholas Suess ( talk) 21:31, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
How can a Wikipedia be set up in a new language? Thanks,
Ζρς ι'β'
¡hábleme! 22:46, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can you copy content from usgs.gov to Wikipedia because the works of the U.S. Federal Government are not copyrightable by Federal Law? You should read Copyright status of work by the U.S. government also. -- RyRy5 ( talk) 23:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can you guys please check out Tim Russert's page? I has been desecrated. I'm using a MAC and I am disgusted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.188.67.83 ( talk) 23:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
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I just created a page for the production company I work for, Benderspink. However, when I try to put info about the movies they've made into table, my text actually runs off the table in the final version. What's going on?
Also, I'd like to add a little box on the side with a picture and some basic info (ex. Walt Disney has one), but I can't find an option where I can add a text box like that. Please help...thanks!
Sincerely, Adrienne
<email removed> —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aethiery ( talk • contribs) 01:19, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
What's the point in having a soft redirect from WP:DICK in Wikipedia to an essay on Wikimedia if it keeps getting removed when put on a user's talk page? I realize the 1st time I used it could be construed as a personal attack, but the 2nd? Come on! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.12.114.215 ( talk) 01:50, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Now where did I say there was a rule about signing? What I will say, however, is that signing your posts will go a long way towards them not being regarded as vandalism. Cheers. L0b0t ( talk) 02:15, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) There is a guideline about signing your posts on talk pages: WP:SIGNATURE. Failing to follow that guideline tells other users you either do not know much about how Wikipedia works, or you are deliberately defying Wikipedia. That isn't the best way to gain influence here. Influence on Wikipedia follows from demonstrating knowledge of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, especially the ones that are relevant to a particular situation. Unsigned comments on talk pages fairly scream " newbie" - and this will tend to make one less persuasive to Wikipedia users who know enough to sign their comments. It's like going into any type of culture or community that has well-understood rules, and demonstrating no understanding of them. It makes one stand out in a negative way, and attracts unfavorable attention. That's just how humans are - as social creatures, we instinctively apply massive pressure on everyone else to conform to whatever social norms other people pressured us into earlier. -- Teratornis ( talk) 08:56, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
<article text misplaced in this forum and thus removed> —Preceding unsigned comment added by MrPhil-ex-BathamsKing ( talk • contribs) 02:11, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
An anonymous editor made several additions to the American lobster article, but all of them were cut-and-paste directly from other sources (not Wiki mirrors). I thought I saw a help page on dealing with plagiarism but couldn’t find it. What is the procedure for dealing with this? I left details of the edits on the American lobster talk page. Bob98133 ( talk) 02:54, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can I request a new subject? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.155.243.33 ( talk) 03:44, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I am trying to alter Template:fieldhockeybox which is used to display match summaries for field hockey matches. I want to add an optional right hand column next to "umpires" noting the cards given out in a match (see right hand column of Men’s field hockey Qualifying Tournaments for the 2008 Summer Olympics#Pool). The heading "Discipline" and its contents never line up correctly with each other and sometimes need a little more space for the longer names etc... i've tryed but my advanced table writing skills aren't too flash. Could someone help me fix this??.... Goldfinger820 ( talk) 05:12, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
A few days ago I posted a question asking appropriate forum for reporting NOR violations. One user replied “ WP:NORN should be OK”; another replied, “Even if it is the wrong place, the admins there will be able to help out or point out where the right noticeboard is.” My original concern has since been resolved satisfactorily. But in case such a question comes up again, I would like to report that my post to WP:NORN produced no response at all. — teb728 t c 05:58, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
How can I add a page to the wikipedia? example.. If there was not a page named cardiac uro specialist. How would I add one and write about it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by David4249 ( talk • contribs) 06:46, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can I create my own private wiki sites, and i have all rights to doing for my sites? 219.68.144.162 ( talk) 06:49, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
The term DEATH INTERVENTION SPECIALIST was created in Bowling green Ky in the year 2005 by EMS personel that were assigned to B shift. This group has eleate training in several specialties including medical, trauma care as well as high risk rescue. Each member is highly qualified and dedicated to saving lives.
Is there a difference between [[Category:Positional numeral systems| 4]] and [[Category:Positional numeral systems|4]]? Thanks. 68.148.164.166 ( talk) 08:10, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) Leading spaces in sort keys seem to behave somewhat similarly to leading spaces in Piped links - MediaWiki preserves the first space in piped links. For example:
Any second and or following space immediately after a leading space does not seem to survive in a piped link. Thus we see that MediaWiki is not universally consistent in its handling of leading spaces, since MediaWiki ignores a leading space in a section heading. -- Teratornis ( talk) 19:07, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
The image above has been released under the CC attribution license. citation needed
There's no longer any written proof that the above is true. Where should I report this? -- Kjoon lee 11:29, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
"This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License."
Our company has a wikipedia page and we were wondering can we track page uniquie views or visits to our Wikipedia page for research purposes.
Thanks, —Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.111.4.25 ( talk) 13:50, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your replies... TN-X-Man what is ALEXA? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.111.4.25 ( talk) 14:16, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Talk:Blood donation/GA1 discussion has been completed. Some edits (more than just formating for clarity) have been added after the GAR result was given. Do these late edits need to be removed? Can only administrators close the discussion putting a box around it? Snowman ( talk) 16:30, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I've noticed that a company has copied and pasted a Wikipedia article ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corset) onto their own site ( http://www.corsetsdiva.com/CORSET-INFORMATION) and was wondering if this was allowed. I looked around and couldn't find anything one way or the other. Thanks in advance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.81.48.147 ( talk) 17:19, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Hey there,
I was just approved for Account Creator rights, but it doesn't show on Listusers. Is there a reason for this? Is there a delay for listuser updates? Thanks, Perfect Proposal Speak Out! 17:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Does WP have an analogue to {{ flickrreview}}. In the last twelve hours I have moved Image:Paintings below zero'.jpg, Image:Paintings below zero from front'.jpg, and Image:Boeing North Gallery'.jpg from Commons because they are fair use art. I need confirmation of their licensing for the permanent record.-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 17:26, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
What does policy say about keeping live scores of ongoing sports events, e.g. live updating the score of a soccer match during the match? dorftrottel ( talk) 17:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
(undent) See the links under WP:EIW#Current, for example:
-- Teratornis ( talk) 18:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I have tagged Image:Euro 2008.png, now I went to this category and there it says: "Images in this category are potential candidates for speedy deletion under criterion I8 once this category is seven days old." sn't there a way to just get it deleted now? As the picture will be rapidly updated within the coming seven days. And I think it would be best to just do it at one place. What can be done here? ← chan dler 19:33, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I just created a new page that I want to be called Long Distance Post, LLC. However, the title shows as User:LongDistancePost (which is my username). How do I make the title be what I want it to be? When I search for Long Distance Post, I don't get any results, but when I search for User:LongDistancePost, I get to the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by LongDistancePost ( talk • contribs) 19:34, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can somebody help me with archiving automatically. I looked at the help page and it didn't help very much. I've got a 2007 archive page and I just want to set it up for automatic archiving from now on. I just need it to archive by year. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bfalexander ( talk • contribs) 20:05, 13 June 2008 (UTC)-- -Brian Alexander
This may have been asked elsewhere in the last two weeks. I have created a unified account for WP and commons. How can I create accounts for wikinews and wiktionary to add to the profile?-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 20:24, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I am still not well-versed in uploading images outside Flickr. This is why I am asking for help. Can anyone please upload this image for the article Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany. In this case a {{ Non-free historic image}} tag would be appropriate, as it is a unique historic image, and the copyright for it is most likely held by the person who took the image or the agency employing the person. I have tried to upload it, but I am still not well-versed in this filed. An intervention in this case will be a great help. Thanks. Otolemur crassicaudatus ( talk) 20:28, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
My uncle served on the HMCS Port Colborne during WW2. I am attempting to find the badge for this ship or determine if (possibly) there never a badge designed.
Regards Doug —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.66.228.7 ( talk) 20:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I took a photo of a state historical marker at a nearby public park that explains the origin of the term "Butte des Morts".
I want to include that photo n my page I created today called "Butte Des Morts"
You see, there are two lakes near me in northeastern Wisconsin called "Litte Lake Butte des Morts" and "Big Lake Butte des Morts". I live on a street called "Butte Des Morts Ct".
The page I created was to help everyone understand the meaning and origin of "Butte Des Morts".
Please help me get this page up and I have no idea how to get you to use the photo I took because I don't have Admin or the other kind of membership where I can do that.
Thanks.
Nicholas Suess ( talk) 21:31, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
How can a Wikipedia be set up in a new language? Thanks,
Ζρς ι'β'
¡hábleme! 22:46, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can you copy content from usgs.gov to Wikipedia because the works of the U.S. Federal Government are not copyrightable by Federal Law? You should read Copyright status of work by the U.S. government also. -- RyRy5 ( talk) 23:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Can you guys please check out Tim Russert's page? I has been desecrated. I'm using a MAC and I am disgusted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.188.67.83 ( talk) 23:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)