User talk:DreamRimmer

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Fix a random page lacking sources

CactiStaccingCrane (talk)15:37, 2 February 2024 UTC [refresh]via JWB and Geardona (talk to me?)

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March music

story · music · places

in memory of the birthday of a friend who showed me art such as this, and of Vami --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:10, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

Rossini's Petite messe solennelle was premiered on 14 March 1864, - when I listen to the desolate Agnus Dei I think of Vami. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:21, 14 March 2024 (UTC)

Vacation pics uploaded, at least the first day, - and Aribert Reimann remembered. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:52, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt :) – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:35, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

a few new pics, and two people for DYK --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:26, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

I listen to Bach's St John Passion today, - 300 years after it was first performed. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:51, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

Just wanted to let you know that in the GA accepted version one half of an image was cut off the page [1] and the image was drastically huge. Is the image even needed when the production section is so short?

Also, the lead was full of references. Why was none of this addressed? DareshMohan (talk) 02:56, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@DareshMohan, Thanks for the message. It's up to you to use an image in a section; I have no hard opinion on it. The article was MOS compliant, and using citations in the lead is not prohibited. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:24, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

I'm surprised the article even passed GA. The refs are so badly formatted (such as missing website and date fields) and not all of them are even archived, thus there could be dead links. Ok the prose has no issues, but I can't fix the refs from mobile and IABot is down. DareshMohan, you got time? Kailash29792 (talk) 10:57, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@Kailash29792, I am a little puzzled about why you are surprised the article passed GA. The reference format isn't really all that bad, and folks usually follow their preferred format. Most of the sources, I personally checked and found them to be good. You don't have to archive all the references; only the dead URLs need to be. If there happen to be any at the moment, I'd really appreciate your help with that. Also, each GA reviewer evaluates things based on their own judgment. So, if you've got any suggestions or advice for me, I'd be more than happy to hear it! – DreamRimmer (talk) 11:37, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@Kailash29792: How do I use IA bot? DareshMohan (talk) 17:48, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@DareshMohan: Go to history page of an article. You can see the fix dead links link above. Click on that and log in and give necessary permissions (if it's your first time). Then click start. You can also check the optional add archives to non dead links checkbox too. Happy editing :) The Herald (Benison) (talk) 03:13, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from MaximilienLuc (02:46, 28 March 2024)

Hi DreamRimmer and thank you for being my mentor. I want to write about a topic but found that it was in draft space, and the previous editor seems to stop editing for more than a month. Should I create my new version and submit via AFC or edti on the old draft? Looking forward to your reply. --MaximilienLuc (talk) 02:46, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hey. Yes, you can edit that draft itself and submit it for review. Just drop a message on the previous editor's talk page, just in case. If you make another submission, it will get declined per duplicate AfC submission rationale. Make sure you edit and submit it per all the guidelines of AfC. Also, if there was any old decline comments, address them too. Good luck and happy editing. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 03:09, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Got it, thanks a lot! MaximilienLuc (talk) 09:35, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Draft:Research & Development Establishment (Pakistan)

Hello DreamRimmer, and thanks for patrolling new pages! I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Draft:Research & Development Establishment (Pakistan), a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Not unambiguously promotional. You may wish to review the Criteria for Speedy Deletion before tagging further pages. Thank you. Ivanvector (^Talk/_Edits) 15:41, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

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Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). 1 week is enough? Hide on Rosé (thảo luận | đóng góp | trung ương) 02:57, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

@Hide on Rosé, I don't see any issue with a seven-day hold, and I've gone ahead and processed all the pending requests that I had put on hold. – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:24, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

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New Pages Patrol newsletter April 2024

Hello DreamRimmer,

New Page Review queue January to March 2024

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Request for expansion help and review of draft sources

Greetings @DreamRimmer

Hi, I am User:Bookku, On Wikipedia I engage in, finding information and knowledge gap areas in Wikipedia and promoting expansion of related drafts and articles. Came across your user profile (from WT:ICTF ).

Requesting your visit to My Choice (2015 film) (still a draft in my userspace). As per my initial visit to visit WP:ICTF, WP:ICTFFAQ, WP:ICTFSOURCES I did not find any contentious news site issues but just came across a discussion initiated by you at WT:ICTF

It was a feminist short film which was covered by media due to some controversial feminist aspects so it's unlikely to be case of paid news. But still I request your visit to the draft My Choice (2015 film) and help evaluate sources and let me know if you think any of collated news pieces have any thing doubtful.

Please note usually I do not edit film related articles and keeping up to date on related discussions would remain difficult for me. So detail proactive contribution from users active in film topic area would be of help.

Also help expand the topic areas if you find topic interesting. Wish you very happy Wikipedia editing.

Thanks and warm regards

Bookku (talk) 11:42, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

Hey, thanks for the message. I'll check it out later and get back to you. – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:01, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

Shall wait for you thanks. Bookku (talk) 16:22, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

Hindustan Times 1

I thought I write down difficulty on hand vis a vis WT:ICTF#Hindustan Times otherwise I will forget later. You may take call on the same as and when you get time.

For the draft My Choice (2015 film) Hindustan Times article Sorry Deepika Padukone, these are not the choices women need by ByJyoti Sharma Bawa, New Delhi is very very highly critical of the short film. I doubt any one will pay for criticism having such level of ideological opposition. As such this article does not have any disclaimer and has an author as you said. But a general advert iphone 15 is appearing before me - but I do not see any prima facie relation of I phone brand with the short film. So I just wish to confirm this want to confirm this won't be considered publishing paid brand post.

You can look into it as and when you get time and give your feed back.

Bookku (talk) 10:36, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Hindustan Times 2

Short film production related couple of detail seem clearer in following news piece like Deepika Padukone's role in short film is limited to "She bookends the film and is also giving the voice over". Which can be confirmed directly with Short film You tube link. Other couple of news articles in other sources are as if she is doing a lead role in short film but that is not so. Hence I would prefer to use this news piece if I get your concurrence. Shah, Jigar (14 December 2014). "After hits like Cocktail and Finding Fanny, Deepika-Homi join hands for a cause". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 December 2023.

Regards Bookku (talk) 10:51, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Review Request

Hi sir @DreamRimmer, Can you review this article Draft:Krishnamma (2024 film). Thankyou. ~~ Pulmowrites (talk) 13:09, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

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Re: My Usurpation Request

Hello @DreamRimmer (sorry for taking this to your user page), but when I am well established enough, do I request another usurpation?
P.S. referencing this. LunaticBFF58 (talk) 05:16, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

@LunaticBFF58, your request was recently declined, so I don't think submitting a new one would be helpful. I've already explained the next steps, but if you feel you're eligible, please reach out to other renamers who handle requests on that page. – DreamRimmer (talk) 05:23, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Do I just submit another one (in a year or so) or do I reach out (on their talk page) to other renamers that have dealt with other usurpation requests? LunaticBFF58 (talk) 05:27, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Oh, I misunderstood your initial message. Yes, you can submit another usurpation request after a few months once your account is well-established (eg. 2-3 months of editing and 400+ edits). – DreamRimmer (talk) 05:35, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the infomation. :) LunaticBFF58 (talk) 12:01, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Request

Hi DreamRimmer! Would you be able to help a mentee with a question they asked in Hindi at my talk page? I don't speak Hindi, and I would rather not rely on Google Translate to have a conversation. I imagine the best thing to do would be to direct them to hiwiki? (I got your name from WP:EMB.) Thanks, HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 17:33, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

@HouseBlaster, thanks for giving me the opportunity to assist. I've responded to that message  :) – DreamRimmer (talk) 17:46, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

And thank you for doing so! HouseBlaster (talk · he/him) 17:48, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

85 tiny edits very quickly

[5] In a rush for something? Tempted to block frankly for disruptive editing, but probably won't. Doug Weller talk 15:47, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

@Doug Weller, yes, this is disruptive. They are action-blocked from moving pages and files. I don't think they are taking this encyclopedia seriously. – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:58, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Would you object to an indefinite block? Doug Weller talk 16:00, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

No, they have received enough warnings, yet their behavior clearly indicates they are NOTHERE. – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:07, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Blocked. They then made similar edits to:their signature and I’ve rarely seen such odd unblock request. More time wasting. Doug Weller talk 19:21, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

(: – DreamRimmer (talk) 10:27, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Hello DreamRimmer.

I am new to this Online encyclopedia, (not new to html), So do you know how to create a page? I am currently trying to make a article on the Kuku malware, as i was affected by it, and there is no article on it already. ColourMaster16 (talk) 23:26, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

@ColourMaster16, welcome to Wikipedia! Please take a moment to read Help:Your first article for guidance on creating an article. Its simple wording would be very helpful to you. – DreamRimmer (talk) 10:46, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

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CHU/S query

Hey, I posted a query at this request, since the requestor's rename reason covers the concern I had, do you think in a day or so, go head and process the request anyway? - FlightTime (open channel) 19:54, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

@FlightTime, you can proceed with the rename as there is no reason for us to decline it. Also, one suggestion for you: If the requested username is their real name, there's no need to seek their confirmation. Just go ahead and process the request. The instructions at the top of the request page and edit notice clearly warn them with the following note when they request a rename: Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:51, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Taj Mahal

Hey, where we at? — The Herald (Benison) (talk) 10:33, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Hypersuperultra on List of Tales of Arcadia characters (04:20, 17 April 2024)

Hello, just wanted to ask what about this specifically is in-universe? I have a few ideas such as eliminating extra unnecessary pieces of lore but I'm not sure what else or if that's too much and I'm going overboard --Hypersuperultra (talk) 04:20, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

Review Request

Hi Sir. Hope you are doing well. Can you please review my recent page Alaap (2024 film).

Thanks

BhikhariInformer (talk) 14:01, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

@BhikhariInformer, I don't think this film meets NFF criteria, so I can only review it after its release. – DreamRimmer (talk) 14:48, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

Okay.

Thanks BhikhariInformer (talk) 11:58, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

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Review request

Hello @DreamRimmer, hope you are finds well. Can you please review my recent pages - Adrishyam – The Invisible Heroes and Raisinghani vs Raisinghani? --PQR01 (talk) 08:28, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

Done. Good work. – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:09, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Todokunst (15:57, 18 April 2024)

Hello Mentor : ) I discover today this religion that claims to be the ultimate religion that will unify planet earth and I really loved it. What should I do in order to include this knowledge to Wiki?

The info is on their website: http://celestialis.org/

Thank you! --Todokunst (talk) 15:57, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from DLS1968 on Dyersburg, Tennessee (14:50, 19 April 2024)

Hi. I need to reference and site the website with the results from the edit I did under the sports section pertaining to Dyersburg High School Girls basketball team winning State Championship.

The link is https://tssaasports.com/event/results.cfm?id=121174 --DLS1968 (talk) 14:50, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Draft Review

Please Review my draft Draft:Amit Pachori (actor) please give your opinion Thanks in advance. 2409:4071:D8B:767F:0:0:EFC8:670C (talk) 15:03, 19 April 2024 (UTC)