Wikipedia:New contributors' help page

Wikipedia:New contributors' help page

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Image authorization and page name

Two questions:

one, I have tried to upload images to my page but I cannot figure out how to authorize them...if I need an image description page, how do I access that (and then I fill it with an image summary and image copyright tag, correct?)

AND

two, my page name is Username/Liz Beres: KEIGWIN+COMPANY, but I want it just to be KEIGWIN+COMPANY so how do I right that?

I will check this page for updates but if you could notify me via my talk page as well, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so, so much!

Liz Beres (talk) 18:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

At the moment your article exists in user space at User:Liz Beres/KEIGWIN+COMPANY. When it is ready for the mainspace, it can be moved there. I say "when it is ready" because at the moment I don't think it is. You should heed the messages left on your talk page about conflict of interest and promotional tone and the article issues tags that have been added at the top of the draft article. If the article is to have any chance of surviving on Wikipedia and not be deleted again, these issues must be dealt with. – ukexpat (talk) 17:09, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

Copyright question

Resolved

ƒingers^on_Roids 02:22, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Hi, I'm new to wikipedia and working on some Roman historians. The article "Festus" seems pretty close to a published source, as I mentioned in the talk section of the Festus article. How are these things determined and is there anything I can/should do? Thanks! Can you let me know you've responded on my talk page? Lateantiquist (talk) 01:07, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello, what published source are you referring to? Can you give me a link please, if there's an online version? Thanks. ƒingers^on_Roids 02:28, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Please check the talk section of the Festus article. You may be able to find parts of the book on Google books, pages 57 and following. Lateantiquist (talk) 02:45, 19 May 2009 (UTC)—Preceding unsigned comment added by Lateantiquist (talk • contribs) 02:44, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

You can find the copyright policy on wikipedia at WP:COPY, but I see that you have already removed the material, which was the right thing to do in this case. Copyrighted material should be removed from articles at once. Seeing as you're interested in Roman historians already, you could consider paraphrasing the information that you removed and putting it back into the article. I hope I've been of help, but it turns out you didn't really need much, :]. Keep up the good work! ƒingers^on_Roids 00:40, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Dr. William E Dingus

Dr.William E. Dingus is a practicing Orthodontist in the greater Rochester, New York area. He began practicing in dentistry in 1984. He began his orthodontic career in 1996. Prior to forming the Dingus and Rivoli Orthodontic practice in 2005, Dr. Dingus was in private practice in Cleveland, Ohio and Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dingus had been a general dentist for 10 years before becoming an orthodontist.

Dr.Dingus years of experience as a general dentist combined with his orthodontic experience has enabled him to deliver high quality care with an emphasis on appearance and function. His training as a general dentist and orthodontist has proved invaluable in many complex orthodontic, prosthetic, and surgical/orthodontic cases. His use of Invisalign® as well as traditional braces, has equipped him with the skills required to deliver consistent orthodontic results with the latest technology.

Dr. Dingus grew up in Auburn, Washington, and was the youngest son Warren and Maxine Dingus. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington where he majored in African American Studies and Anthropology, he attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr.Dingus completed a 3 year commitment to the United States Public Health Service and then went into private general practice in Cleveland Ohio. While in Cleveland, he received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. As a dental educator, he taught in the Emergency Clinic at Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry and was an Attending Dental Faculty at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center's General Practice Residency Program. In 1994, after having completed an appointment as a research fellow at Ohio State University's Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Dingus accepted a position in the orthodontic residency program at the University of Rochester's Eastman Dental Center where he received his Certificate of Orthodontics. Dr. Dingus then moved back to Seattle, Washington where he went into private practice.

Dr. Dingus has been an active member of organized dentistry for 25 years. He has held a variety of positions with state and local dental societies, as well as membership in the American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Dingus is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mandingo1957 (talk • contribs) 03:23, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm not understanding the question here. — Ched :  ?  06:02, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

The proposed article would probably be deleted as a copyvio of this. In addition, there are no reliable sources offered to establish the notability of the person. Since it doesn't say why the guy is different from any other practicing dentist, it might also be speedily deleted in accordance with WP:CSD#Articles #7, as not indicating "why its subject is important or significant." Deor (talk) 12:25, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Contributing a File

I would like to ask you, where can I contribute with my own file, I need to add here an article, however,I cant find where? thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mia177 (talk • contribs) 13:48, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm not sure what you're asking. Would you like to upload a file or contribute an article (or both?)? TNXMan 13:52, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Grumman list of A/C

As an old Navy pilot who flew Grumman A/C not sure how to add or correct current information, your instructions are beyond my computer knowledge. So here are my comments:

The F9F Cougar had three versions: -6,-7,-8, not aware there was a -9 version, perhaps there was.

The AF Guardian was designed as an attack A/C with a jet in the tail but it never reached the fleet in this configuration. It was used in ASW w/o the jet engine, two versions the AF-2S and AF-2W as a hunter-killer team. The AF-2W (Guppy) had the large APS-20 radar in the belly.

Flew the Grumman TBF (GM version TBM is better known designation), F9F-6, and both versions of the AF, and S2F.

Perhaps someone else can confirm my recollections.70.145.171.77 (talk) 16:06, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

You may get a more detailed and interested response/involvement at the talk page of the Military history Wikiproject. – ukexpat (talk) 20:12, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Kickboxer

Im the current ISKA cruiserwight kickbboxig champion and ranked number 1 in europe and there is no article on me?

I dont think its fair i write it myself. Is there anywhere I can suggest it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrschan (talk • contribs) 17:59, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

You are right that writing the article yourself is not a good idea, as there is an inherent conflict of interest. However, you can suggest the article at the requested articles page. TNXMan 18:30, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

List of Non-notable People in a subpage

I understand that a list of interns can not be a separate page, which makes sense. Are we allowed to make a list of interns on a subpage? A subpage of a page about the internship. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aminhungryboy (talk • contribs) 00:31, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

No, for two reasons. First, subpages are not permitted in the mainspace. Second, if they are non-notable, then they don't belong on Wikipedia, either individually or in a list article. – ukexpat (talk) 02:43, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Zero Latitude, LLC

• [Removed promotional material that partly copyviolated http://www.importers.com/animals-animal-feed/animal-feed-fodder/Importer/Zero_Latitude/ID.334393.TL.312052/Fishmeal_fish_oil_shrimp_frozen_food_products.html] Gonzonoir (talk) 11:26, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Josephfocil (talk • contribs) 11:13, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

It looks like you're trying to create an article, but this is not the place to do so. Please read WP:FIRST, and also our guidelines on advertising, conflict of interest, and copyright before you continue. Gonzonoir (talk) 11:26, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

heterosis in animals

hi i need information about heterosis (hybridvigor) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ghakj (talk • contribs) 11:25, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Have you tried the Reference desk? They specialise in knowledge questions like this. The page you're on is for new contributors' questions about using Wikipedia.

We also have an article on hybrid vigor that you might like to read. Gonzonoir (talk) 11:27, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Searching *content*

Resolved

 –  – ukexpat (talk) 00:50, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm trying to find articles that contain references to Michael Rutigliano. When I put in "Rutigliano" into the search field in the left column (below "Random article"), it forwards me directly to the article on the town called Rutigliano, and never shows me articles that contain that text. How do I search content of all Wikipedia articles? I hope the question makes sense.

Alexthepuffin (talk) 19:03, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Instead of clicking "Go" underneath of the search box, try clicking on "Search" instead. If that doesn't work, you can try Special:Search. TNXMan 19:12, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Wow, not my brightest day. Thanks for your patience.Alexthepuffin (talk) 19:19, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Hey, no problem. If you have further questions, feel free to ask. TNXMan 19:21, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Re-using reference

Resolved

User:WikiBlackledge/Monte Cervantes

[this refers to the article I am working on under WikiBlackledge/Monte_Cervantes]
I want to re-use a reference to a German Wiki page on my subject several times. Yet when I <ref/ref> more than once, the footnote number is advanced and the footnote itself (just a reference to the German page) is repeated each time. Is there some sort of "Ibid" or a way for me to force the reference to only be listed once, and I can keep re-using its number?

If this is not clear, please see footnotes [7], [8], etc in my Monte Cervantes article under WikiBlackledge.

WikiBlackledge (talk) 21:34, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, you have to give the reference a name, I will show you in the article. SpinningSpark 21:39, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I appreciate it! I knew there must be a way however was unable to locate it - where should I have found info on naming references? WikiBlackledge (talk) 22:13, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

I have now given a long reply on your talk page and put an example in your article, but to answer your question briefly, it's at WP:REFNAME. SpinningSpark 22:52, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Naruto shippuden movie 3

When will it come out????Do u have any idea??WIll it come out in another year???Im just wondering. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Narutofan6 (talk • contribs) 16:03, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

You might find what you are looking for in the article about Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom. If you cannot find the answer there, you can try asking your question at Wikipedia's Reference Desk. They specialize in knowledge questions and will try to answer just about any question in the universe (except about how to use Wikipedia, which is what this help desk is for). I hope this helps. TNXMan 16:12, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Incorrect title

Resolved

 –  – ukexpat (talk) 19:37, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

I accidentally created wigan (fabric)) when I meant to create wigan (fabric). How do I get rid of the incorrect article and its associated talk page? --DThomsen8 (talk) 16:33, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Some very quick editor has corrected this problem, before I even get it posted. Very good work. --DThomsen8 (talk) 16:37, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

international business

[Question]: Patron: 1. Explain how inventory management is a key dimension of global supply chain. 2. Evaluate the relationship between foreign trade and international factor mobility. 3. Identify what are the major characteristics of the for exchange market and how government control the follow of currencies accrues national borders? 4. Explain what the cultural guidelines are for companies that operate internationally. 5. Explain how government trade policies create business on certainifies and business opportunity? 6. Trade the change role of home country government in settling MNE's disputes with host government. 7. On what criteria are countries divided into different economics categories? 8. Explain how companies are for foreign currency transactions and translate foreign currency financial statement. 9. How do companies protect themselves against the major financial risk of inflation and exchange rate movements? 10. Discuss what makes collaborative arrangement succeed or fail? 11. Discuss how global efficiency can be increased into free trade? 12. What ARE THE DIFFERENT FROM OF ECONOMICS INTEGRATION AND ALSO EXPLAIN HOW EACH FORM OFFERS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.197.119.140 (talk) 13:58, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

• This page is intended to help new contributors with problems using Wikipedia. It is not a place for knowledge questions. You can try asking at our reference desks, which specialize in knowledge questions, but keep in mind that they will not do your homework for you. Try also looking up the answers yourself, using our articles on economics, free trade, supply chain, exchange rate, and so on - you can search Wikipedia for any term you like. Gonzonoir (talk) 15:33, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

A page for a stand up comic

I am interested in writing a page for a comedian I saw performing stand up comedy. I know he has done radio work, stand up comedy, he also writes for commercials and some TV shows. I don't see a page for him here and I would like to start one. He is a good talent and I feel an emerging one. Can I recommend that one be created? I am not that good at website programming and don't think that I could write a good one. Who do I talk to about requesting a page be made?

Thanks,

Brian

```` —Preceding unsigned comment added by Brian 2009 (talk • contribs) 23:12, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

Take a look at WP:BIO for the inclusion criteria for biographies. If you still think he is notable as described there, head over to WP:AFC to request that the article be created. – ukexpat (talk) 00:17, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Section 7a criteria

How do you get an article into section 7a criteria? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Noahsarrels (talk • contribs) 05:49, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

There is nothing called 7a criteria. I see you have created articles at Thermosat (band) and Otto beyer which were deleted under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion so I guess you are referring to A7. Follow the link. Saying "this band is important because the band changed the life of one of the band members who was in a deep depression" is a personal matter and does not qualify for importance in an encyclopedia. Saying somebody has received awards without saying which awards is too vague. Many people receive minor awards of no importance to the world. You must indicate why the subject is supposed to be of importance to an encyclopedia. If you avoid A7 deletion then the next hurdle is Wikipedia:Notability (music) or Wikipedia:Notability (people). They are harder to satisfy. A lot of articles about bands and musicians are deleted for failing A7 or notability. If you don't have independent reliable sources to show compliance with the relevant notability guideline then I recommend you don't try to create the articles again. Unsourced or poorly sourced staements might get you by the speedy deletion criteria A7 but the articles would probably still be deleted by a slower process due to lack of verifiable notability. Also see Wikipedia:Conflict of interest if you are connected to the subject. Other websites have other policies. You could consider WikiPopuli or Biographicon instead. PrimeHunter (talk) 11:20, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

NA'AMAT USA

There is no listing under Women's Organizations and Jewish Women's Organizations for NA'AMAT USA. NA'AMAT USA is part of the world movement of NA'AMAT. It supports the social services of NA'AMAT, Israel's largest women's movement, including day care centers, technological high schools for at-risk youth, women's centers and much more. The website of NA'AMAT USA is www.naamat.org Sylvia Lewis, National Vice President NA'AMAT USA —Preceding unsigned comment added by Syllewis1 (talk • contribs) 14:31, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Head over to WP:AFC and request that the article be created. – ukexpat (talk) 14:35, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Adding a new biography stub

Hello, I found a new band where the lead singer sounded familiar, and tried searching wikipedia for the information, however I couldn't find the person on wikipedia, however using google I did find some information.

I just wanted to create a stub linking this person to the bands on wikipedia. However it was immediately marked for speedy deletion, but I don't know what to do to fix it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Fredrick related with: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewind http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinrick

Best Regards, Henrik —Preceding unsigned comment added by Henrikc79 (talk • contribs) 21:11, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

• Hello, Wikipedia has a guideline on the inclusion of articles based on whether they are notable enough. Please see WP:N. If this person does not meet the notability guideline, the article will most likely be deleted. More specific guidelines would be WP:BIO and WP:MUSICBIO. You can fix this problem by adding information to the article that would make it meet the notability standards, given in any of the above guidelines. Otherwise, it will be deleted. Hope this helped, ƒingers<sup>on</sup><sub>Roids</sub> 22:00, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Request for Undeletion

Hey um im new as u can see but my wiki page got deleted for lack of info when i jsut started making it and i would like it back. i dont remember all i put on it. it was Super Smash Divisions... um help please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Froztfyre (talk • contribs) 00:25, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

The page you created is still here and can be found here. Another editor thought that the subject was too narrow to warrant a separate article and redirected the page to Super Smash Bros. Brawl. You can see what happened by clicking the "history" tab at the top of the page. You may to contact the editor to see what you can do to improve the material. TNXMan 11:50, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

I see you also created the deleted Super Smash Divisions. You were the only contributor and I have copied your last version to the user subpage User:Froztfyre/Super Smash Divisions. PrimeHunter (talk) 13:13, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Bluetooth download

Dear administrator,

I would like to down load blue tooth into my desktop what is the procedure? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tdsabai (talk • contribs) 00:40, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Have you tried the Computing section of Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia. For your convenience, here is the link to post a question there: click here. I hope this helps. TNXMan 00:56, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Someone is messing with my page

Resolved

 – IP vandal blocked. – ukexpat (talk) 16:19, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Someone has been putting inappropriate things on the Crowley Road Race page. I have deleted it but I still thought I should tell someone. What else should I do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr. Prez (talk • contribs) 22:20, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

It's just regular old IP vandalism. If it continues it can be reported to WP:AIV. And don't forget, it's not your article. – ukexpat (talk) 22:38, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

I have given a last warning at User talk:72.87.103.36. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:47, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

The IP has been blocked. PrimeHunter (talk) 01:07, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

electricity

what was the first town to get electricity in the united states —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.59.42.233 (talk) 23:04, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

I guess it will depend on how much is required before saying the town got electricity. History of electrical engineering#19th century developments says: "In 1882 Edison switched on the world's first large-scale electrical supply network that provided 110 volts direct current to fifty-nine customers in lower Manhattan."

Have you tried Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in knowledge questions and will try to answer just about any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that is what this Help Desk is for). Just follow the link, select the relevant section, and ask away. I hope this helps. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:39, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

But note, we don't do your homework for you. – ukexpat (talk) 01:03, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

caffeine

I have read all that I can find on your caffeine pages but there is one point that I could not find. I am one of the unfortunate people on whom caffeine has the opposite to normal effect. I am o.k. with a few cups a day but anything at all over this and I just want to sleep. Can you comment on this at all?Quitie (talk) 07:00, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Since this page is intended to help new contributors understand Wikipedia's policies and procedures, we're not best placed to help you - especially since Wikipedia is also unable to give medical advice. You might want to try asking a doctor about your issue, or consulting a medical dictionary if you're just interested to learn more about the condition. Gonzonoir (talk) 08:41, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Article removed about font foundry

Hello,

I added article about Tour De Force Font Foundry and when I got back today to see it, an user (guess it's one of admins) removed article with explanation that "no independent sources, no suggestion that they exist, and no significant hits at news.google.com/archivesearch."

After I send him links with more informations about font foundry, he told me to ask here about further help.

Here are links at the moment that are related with font foundry and more links will come during next week/month.

http://www.ascenderfonts.com/category/tour-de-force.aspx
http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/serbia.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22tour%20de%20force%20font%20foundry%22&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=nw
http://www.tourdefonts.com/
http://new.myfonts.com/foundry/Tour_de_Force/

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chambara (talk • contribs) 14:07, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Please take a look at some of the links in the welcome message I just posted on your talk page. In particular, please read: WP:YFA, WP:CORP, WP:RS, and WP:SPAM. – ukexpat (talk) 15:33, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

How does Notability work?

I am attempting to correctly edit a new page. I am new to the site. I have inserted information and references, but I am still receiving errors from the administrators. I have been asked to offer notability for my page. I believe I did that, apparently I am doing something wrong.

Please help! Vana77Vana77 (talk) 16:47, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

In order for a person to have an article, the article has to demonstrate why the person is notable. This means that the person must have significant coverage in independent reliable sources. Do you have any sources that might help with this (things like interviews with the subject, reviews of their work, etc.)? TNXMan 16:53, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

There is a short interview with Soaps.com here. But I don't think that is a reliable source. Fribbler (talk) 17:05, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

He is a relatively new actor. I am attempting to help boost his popularity. I also located the Soaps.com interview. There are other articles about Nathan, but they are all soap opera based. There are also a few articles online regarding his voice over work in the anime spectrum, but I wouldn't consider those sites reliable. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vana77 (talk • contribs) 17:08, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

I think that may be your problem, namely that you are trying to "boost his popularity". Wikipedia does not accept advertising or promotion. Much like Joe Friday, we want "just the facts, ma'am". You should read our info on writing neutrally to learn more. TNXMan 17:16, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

That's understandable. The information I submitted is factual. There are pages for other actors on General Hospital and I wanted to contribute a page for Nathan. I saw that there is a page for the character that Nathan Parson portrays. Is there a way to link the page on his character with the page that I created for him as an actor? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vana77 (talk • contribs) 17:23, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Martha C. Nussbaum

I have been reading Liberty of Conscience by Martha C. Nussbaum. Your article about her includes a biographical section which refers to her education. It omits her undergraduate studies at Wellesley College (to which she refers in this book).

What is the correct, and efficient, process for me to note this? Friend1116 (talk) 22:33, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Click the "edit" link to the right of the appropriate section heading on Martha Nussbaum, or click "edit this page" at top. Edit the existing text, optionally click "Show preview" to check that it looks correct, and click "Save page". See Wikipedia:Citing sources for how you can reference the book as source. You can optionally use {{Cite book}} for the purpose. You can also read Wikipedia:Tutorial if you want to edit here. Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons applies to the article so be careful to only add material which has been published by herself or reliable sources. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:06, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Search page redirect.

How would I redirect a search page to its specific sub section in an article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.17.132.202 (talk) 05:20, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

You can create a redirect from the term for which you were searching to a page section, if you're sure that's what people searching for the term will be after - what's the specific example? Gonzonoir (talk) 08:12, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

abt my life

how to be bold in life n face all the problems with smile —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nssdineshreddy (talk • contribs) 05:31, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Great question, but I don't suppose we at this board are any better equipped to answer it than anyone else. The page you're on is intended to help new contributors learn how to edit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. We do have our own guideline on being bold, but it may not be quite what you're after. Even our miscellaneous reference desk will tell you this is a matter of opinion, and are unlikely to be able to answer your question.

As an entirely subjective opinion, I'm a fan of trying to fake it til you make it... Good luck! Gonzonoir (talk) 08:31, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Or to steal a corporate slogan: "Just do it". The only way to face problems with a smile is to start grinning. TNXMan 11:46, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Watchlist: Red negative numbers, and green positive numbers -- what are they?

Newbie here. I noticed these positive (green) and negative (red) numbers associated with the entries on my watchlist. Is this some sort of rating? Can you point me to some information about this system? I have looked through FAQ and Help without success. Many thanks Gregpierce2 (talk) 19:25, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

The characters added or removed, red means it is negative, green means positive Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 19:26, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

For example: (-19) would mean that the total characters added and removed comes to -19. And this would mean that it came to +28: (+28) Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 19:31, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

It's in one of the FAQ's: Wikipedia:FAQ/Miscellaneous#What do the +/- numbers in red and green next to the articles on my watch list mean? PrimeHunter (talk) 20:51, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

As this is a common question, I just created a shortcut to that FAQ: WP:+-. – ukexpat (talk) 04:14, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

And also WP:+/-. – ukexpat (talk) 14:12, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Foreign language references

Resolved

 – Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 15:22, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello,

I was reading an article that had information that looked suspicious. It cited sources, but a lot of them were links to pages that were written in a foreign language. Is that allowed? Can I "flag" that article for using links to websites in a foreign language?

SlaterDeterminant (talk) 02:25, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello, what article are you referring to? And yes, we do allow foreign sources, as stated here, but english sources are preferred.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 02:30, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, I don't know how to do the indentation thing (I'll try to learn that shortly). The article I was referring to was

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_russia

I suspect that it grossly overestimates the amount of Russian's that are Russian Orthodox. It says 70% of population but the CIA World Factbook says only 10-15 percent of the population. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SlaterDeterminant (talk • contribs) 02:44, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

At the top of this webpage it says:

"For the answer to your question, check this page frequently for updates. Alternatively, you can ask that you be notified on your talk page. Your feedback is appreciated."

I went to the link for talk page and I still could not figure out how to get notified. Can someone please tell me explicitly what I need to do to receive notification when someone answers my question?

Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SlaterDeterminant (talk • contribs) 02:32, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Oh, now I understand what "you can ask that you be notified on your talk page" means. It means I am supposed to write "when you answer my post please notify me on my talk page" or something after my question. I thought it mean I was supposed to go to my talk page and choose a setting that would allow me to get notified. I recommend making that instruction more clear.

BTW, sorry, for all the unsigned comments above.

SlaterDeterminant (talk) 02:50, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

• To indent, just put a colon before your comments, and it indents for you. Could you provide me with a link to the CIA factbook, where it says 10-15 percent? Thanks.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 03:22, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

I looked more closely at the CIA World Factbook and the article and it is not really incorrect. There is apparently a distinction between people who believe in this religion and people who practice it. Although, I still think that the World Factbook Figure should be the "main" figure used in the article. Instead, the author uses the much higher number of believers as the figure that appears in the introduction and then just makes the fact that many of them are not practicing this religion a caveat. I think it should probably be the other way around. Anyway, here is the link:

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html#People

BTW, thanks for helping me.

SlaterDeterminant (talk) 03:46, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Well, if you think that the statistic is important to the article, I suggest that you be bold and add it. Just remember to use the site as a reference, to show where you got the statistic from. Happy editing! If you need more help in the future, just drop me a message at my talk page, or just make a new topic here.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 20:41, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

electronics

what is the difference between TFT, LCD & PLASMA TV and how they work ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ajaismile (talk • contribs) 11:35, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

See TFT LCD, LCD, Plasma display, Large-screen television technology. Have you tried the Science section of Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia. For your convenience, here is the link to post a question there: click here. I hope this helps. Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 11:37, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Editing wikipedia

Dear Wikipedia I have recently contributed with some extermnal links on Wikipedia on some topics, mainly academic. Since then you have disallowed my contributions saying that they were if a promotional nature. I would like to ask you whether you could think again on this issue. My company/website (http://backdoorbroadcasting.net) , which deals exclusively in academic podcasts, is only there to disseminate knowledge, and the contributions I added were by the people listed in Wikipedia (their lectures and conference papers). While I certainly appreciate the traffic I get via Wikipedia, there is no financial gain for me and all podcasts are free. The institutions (universities) which pay for my services are obliged to disseminate their knowledge and for this reason have hired me. I would appreciate it if you could re-consider your decision. Yours sincerely

René Wolf Renewolf (talk) 16:22, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello, adding links in articles of a website you have a personal conflict of interest in is not allowed; for the whole list of external links that you shouldn't add, see here here. However, you can suggest the link be added on the talk page of the article, and another editor can add it in, if they decide that it contributes to the article. Regards, Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 20:49, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Internal linking

I am new to Wikipedia. I am an independent contractor working on a project for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I am trying to link two former CEOs' Wiki pages to the St. Jude Wiki page, but it keeps telling me the St. Jude Wiki page doesn't exist. I have read through everything about piping and redirecting and I can't figure out what the problem is. St. Jude does have a page on Wiki. Why are my linking efforts not working? Thanks so much. Heatherguess (talk) 16:52, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Write [[St. Jude Children's Research Hospital]] to make the link St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Every character must be right for the link to work. I changed the character ’ to ' when making a link here: [1]. PrimeHunter (talk) 17:08, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

What category should I use for a disambiguation page?

Resolved

 – Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 17:42, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Rutigliano (disambiguation) had a uncategorized tag put on it. What category should a disambiguation page have?

Alexthepuffin (talk) 16:23, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Category:Disambiguation Pages Fribbler (talk) 16:29, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Or for a more specific one, since there are two people on the page, you could put Category:Human name disambiguation pages.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 16:34, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Manual of Style (disambiguation pages)#The disambig notice and categorization. You should add a template which will automatically add a category. PrimeHunter (talk) 16:36, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

(edit conflict) I've slapped a general {{disambig}} on the page, however, there are more templates available for disambig pages that include categories as part of their transclusion. TNXMan 16:37, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

How do i not delete a page?

Resolved

 – Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 15:22, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello I was making a page, but it got deleted. I was reading through the wiki policies and I see what it was deleted. How do I go back and make it again and fix it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Martin Raybourne (talk • contribs) 00:11, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

The best thing to do is create your article in a user subpage first, so that you can take your time without risk of it being deleted. Then when you think it is ready to be moved the mainspace, ask for a few editors to review it for you first. Also, take a look at WP:YFA, WP:BIO and WP:RS. I have created a subpage for you at User:Martin Raybourne/Sandbox. – ukexpat (talk) 00:19, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

The only content of Jack Simko was:

Jack Simko is a pretty cool guy who is an artist. He has worked in Southern Virginia for many years. He primarily uses paints but he also does cglass.

jack-simkoartist.com

This is far from satisfying requirements for a Wikipedia biography. See the links by Ukexpat. Other websites like WikiPopuli and Biographicon may not have the same requirements. PrimeHunter (talk) 00:36, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Thank you very much I'm sorry if I did not edit a article meeting Wikipedia's requirements. --Martin Raybourne (talk) 13:08, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Editing a page

Resolved

 – Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 17:41, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I want to add a name to a list of people on a specific Wikipedia page. Without question, this person's name belongs there. I would like to make this addition and provide a link to another website which contains a significant amount of biographical information which supports my position. I am a brand new contributor, and this will be my first entry. What is the best way to accomplish this? Borodinmusic (talk) 02:57, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

First we need some additional details: which Wikipedia page and which external pages are you referring to? – ukexpat (talk) 02:59, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

(edit conflict) Before you add the name to the list, please make sure the person has an article here first. Before you do that, please read our info on what makes a person notable (and thus qualified for an article), how to write your first article, and how to support your article with reliable sources. TNXMan 03:00, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

In response to your message on my talk page: I am assuming that the list article that you refer to is List of Puerto Ricans and that you want to add Jimmy Sabater Sr. to the "Composers, musicians and singers" section? If so click on the list article link to take you to the article. Then scroll down to the "Composers, musicians and singers" section and click the [Edit] link to the right of the section heading - that will put the page into edit mode. Scroll down again to the "S" section and in the correct alphabetical location add the following [[Jimmy Sabater Sr.|Sabater Sr., Jimmy]] . Add an edit summary and click the preview button to make sure it looks OK, then click the save button. Assuming that all works as it should you will have made the edit. – ukexpat (talk) 14:48, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for your suggestions. I went to the page, but when I tried to begin the edit, I was informed that the page is semi-protected and was advised to enter my request on the talk page for that page, and that an established user might make the edit for me. So, I did just that. Do you think that will work?Borodinmusic (talk) 04:16, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

It did - User:Marine 69-71 has added him to the list. – ukexpat (talk) 20:30, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Editing/Translating an article and adding new information

To whom this may concern,

I am new to the editing scene on Wikipedia but would like to contribute to the community website. My questions are:

1) If I were to edit an English article on a subject that exists in the Japanese wikipedia, how do I cite the references if all the information I`m getting is material that I translated from the Japanese version of the article?

2) If I were to add new articles and pictures that I took myself regarding a subject, how I properly cite those references? (I currently work for the government office of a small town that I would like to write more about and am note sure how the mechanics of referencing will work in this case)

Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated!Shakai jin (talk) 06:54, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Well if you're translating it sentence by sentence, then you can just add the source that is listed on the japanese wikipedia; non-english sources are preferable though, so try and find an english reference first. Adressing your second question, if the only sources you have are in japanese, like I said before, english ones are preferable, but not required. Images do not need references, just add upload the pictures and add a suitable license.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 20:13, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

How do i advertise my business?

how do i advertise my business on this page?and how can my guests view my profile? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bala3824 (talk • contribs) 07:59, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

It is not allowed to use Wikipedia for advertising. See Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations. You can create a user page at User:Bala3824 but it may not be used for advertising. PrimeHunter (talk) 10:43, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Any page created with the purpose of advertising will be deleted. Please also read WP:COI, in short, you can't use wikipedia to advertise, all the best Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 14:46, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Also note that wp:userpages are for the purpose of helping the participants of this project to build the encyclopedia. Creating an account for the sole purpose of posting a profile could end with the page being deleted. SpinningSpark 20:45, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

outlining article

HOW DO YOU Successfully OUTLINE AN ARTICLE?Student803 (talk) 14:52, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Do Outline or WP:Outlines help? If not, then maybe the folks over at the Reference Desk can help, but note that we will not do your homework for you.  – ukexpat (talk) 15:00, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

How to correct title

I managed to create my first article, Eden mills writers' festival, with incorrect capitalization and can't figure out how to change it without creating a new article. Is it possible? Vanwaffle (talk) 15:04, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

At the top of the article there's a "move" button. Click on that and follow the instructions. freshacconci talktalk 15:08, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

I just realized you may not have the "move" function. I'm not sure if that's a basic tool or it's something that you add with gadgets or Twinkle or some other add-on. I've made the change for you, but basically, there's a move button next to history and you just make the change in the field provided and the move is done for you (with the talk page). freshacconci talktalk 15:19, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

They should have the move tool, it is given too all autoconfirmed users, which Vanwaffle is, Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 16:10, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

For more information on the move feature, please see WP:MOVE. Thanks Livewireo (talk) 18:12, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Trouble having article flagged for spam content

I am wanting to write an article on a specific invention called the tick key. The device is US Patent Pending and endorsed by the American Canine Association. I wanted to give factual informtaion about what the product is, what is does and where it was invented. I wasn't trying to "plug" the product but I guess perhaps the way I wrote it was all wrong. I read the information about the guidelines on how to make an article and I thought I had done real well. But perhaps I was wrong. Can anyone help me? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tickkey (talk • contribs) 20:45, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

First of all you should change your user name as the current one will almost certainly be viewed as a promotional user name and blocked; second, read WP:YFA, WP:N, WP:RS and WP:SPAM. In fact the best thing to do is create the article in a subpage first before attempting to move it to the mainspace. – ukexpat (talk) 20:59, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

You may also want to talk to the administrator who deleted the page, User:Tnxman307, for more specific concerns about why the article was not suitable for inclusion on Wikipedia, and how you should improve it. You should also go to WP:UNC to see the process of how to change your username to something more suitable.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 21:03, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

In view of the few edits that the user has made, creating a new account may be preferable, certainly simpler. – ukexpat (talk) 21:31, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Oxycodone potentiation

Does Loratadine or Rabeprazole sodium potentiate Oxycodone? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.225.240.105 (talk) 23:12, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

This page is for questions about using Wikipedia. Please consider asking this question at the Science reference desk. They specialize in knowledge questions and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that is what this Help Desk is for). Just follow the link and ask away. You could always try searching Wikipedia for an article related to the topic you want to know more about. I hope this helps. Someguy1221 (talk) 23:14, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Also, please note that while the Science reference desk will try to aid you with chemistry-related questions, don't take anything they say as medical advice. TNXMan 00:10, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Spoiler-type hiding

On some pages, I see the (show/hide) buttons which show or hide information to save space on the page. I was wondering if you could do that manually without using those {{blah}} type things (userboxes?). Thanks in advance! Krazywrath~ (talk) 04:39, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Unfortunately, the only way I know how to hide sections is either by using templates (the brackets to which you referred) or <div> tags. You can see more at Help:Collapsing and {{hidden}}. TNXMan 11:57, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Biography References

Resolved

 –  – ukexpat (talk) 14:43, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

I have access to a considerable amount of information which would allow me to considerably update the entry on Charles Leach. The information is all contained in a biography of him. Do I need to quote the original source reference or just the book? Please notify me on my talk page. Thanks. Epimandios (talk) 09:20, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

I've responded on the user's talk page, as requested. Deor (talk) 12:15, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Join Date

Resolved

 –  – ukexpat (talk) 14:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Hello, how can I find out when I joined Wikipedia? —dwieeb <sup>(talk)</sup> 14:32, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Simply follow this link. TNXMan 14:39, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Thank you. —dwieeb <sup>(talk)</sup> 14:41, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Help

Resolved

 – helpme on user talk has been answered. PrimeHunter (talk) 11:54, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

{{helpme}}— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ohiopsychology (talk • contribs)

With what did you require assistance? TNXMan 15:54, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Burlington Zephyr

In the section on train models, I do not find any reference to the models produced by Lionel in the 1930's 71.98.2.27 (talk) 02:51, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Burlington Zephyr redirects to Pioneer Zephyr. You can make a suggestion on Talk:Pioneer Zephyr. You can also try to edit the article section directly but note that it's a featured article and may be watched by editors with high demands of edits. PrimeHunter (talk) 11:51, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Publish first Article

So I've created my first article a week ago, but it is not published on the website. How do I get it published so I can begin to edit it? DENISINCA Denisinca (talk) 12:16, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Because it is still on your user-subpage, located here. Before you move it into mainspace, have a look here and follow the instructions. Your article would probably not survive very long in the harsh environment that is Wikipedia. Lectonar (talk) 12:22, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Specifically, you should make sure that the person passes the requirements at WP:BIO, and that you remember to put reliable sources in the article to show where you got the information from.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 15:24, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Joining a Project

Hello

I am a relatively new editor and am interested in theatre.

On the WikiProject Theatre page it asks you to "Join WikiProject Theatre and list yourself as a Participant in the project." For the life of me I cannot figure out how to join. I cannot figure out how to edit the participants box, and there is no other obvious joining mechanism. Any suggestions?

Ecragg (talk) 14:40, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Sure thing. Follow this link. TNXMan 14:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Note that the list of participants at Wikipedia:WikiProject Theatre has an edit link at the top (assuming you haven't disabled "Enable section editing via [edit] links" under Editing in Special:Preferences). That is the link given by Tnxman. PrimeHunter (talk) 14:52, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Newtype's Poll Of Best Anime Characters

I was reading an article on Toshiro Hitsugaya(a character from the BLEACH anime media),it said that "In Japanese Newtype magazine character polls,he was voted the 7th most popular character of all-time in any anime.".My question is:Where can I find the entire poll list of most popular anime characters?I've tried clicking on the Newtype article,but all it shows me is the information on the contents of the magazine.I would've thought it had sister articles,but there isn't any.I need some help. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.96.226.15 (talk) 18:04, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I wouldn't think there'd be a Wikipedia article on the poll; it wouldn't really fit the inclusion criteria. A quick google search pulls up this, however, I'm not sure if that is what you're looking for.You may want to try the Wikipedia:Reference desk/Entertainment, they specialize in entertainment related knowledge questions.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 19:36, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

My Book

Information (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

I recently listed my book, The Nature of Information (Greenwood Publishing Group, 1987) to the list of further reading on the Wikipedia "Information" page. I now find it has been deleted. This work has been cited as a major reference on information by a number of prominent scientists, not least of whom was physicist, John Archibald Wheeler. The complete list of references can be found in a Google Scholar search for "The Nature of Information by Paul Young". Can you please tell me why this reference was deleted, and if there is anything that can be done to reinstate it. This is a work that deserves to be on a page for further reading on the subject of Information.

I would appreciate any help you can be on this matter.

Sincerely,

Paul YoungNatureofinformation (talk) 19:37, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

For a start I would change my username as it is against our username policy. You may request a username change at Wikipedia:Changing username. Not sure about the book and why it was removed someone will give you more info on that soon. BigDunc<sup>Talk</sup> 19:42, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

your addition was removed (according to the user removing it) because you have a conflict of interest and it was interpreted as spam, if you wish to re-add your book please gain a consensus on the articles talk page: Talk:information. All the best Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 19:45, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I do not know what conflict of interest your editor is referring to, since it was not specified. All I am trying to do it add a legitimate reference to your article on Information, one that ought to be there. Your lack of specificity in this area makes it difficult for a contributor to know how to respond. I would argue that the Wikipedia Information page is itself fairly incomplete and lacking in significant references, so for some unknown editor to eliminate my listing without even giving me a clear reason for it is counterproductive to what Wikipedia is supposed to be. I can live without the reference; it's no big deal. But I say again that the book belongs on that list. Thank you for your consideration. Paul YoungNatureofinformation (talk) 20:13, 3 June 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Natureofinformation (talk • contribs) 20:10, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

As suggested above, the best approach would be for you to go to the Talk:Information page and leave a comment there regarding your book and how it would benefit the article to have it included. Often, when a new editor arrives and immediately starts placing links into articles, it is a sign that the person in question is attempting to use Wikipedia for promotional purposes, which is not its role. There is also a clear conflict of interest policy that you should read - it will give you some useful information to avoid such issues. Again, drop by the article talk page, and discuss the insertion with editors there - if the consensus is that the inclusion is a benefit to the article, then it won't be a problem. Cheers. Tony Fox (arf!) 20:15, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I thought you might not understand what I meant, so I left links for your convenience, just click on the blue text in my above comment, thanks Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 20:19, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Fox; it is much appreciated. However, it is not worth all that trouble to me. I believe the book should be listed because it belongs there. I'm not willing to press the point, nor argue for its inclusion. I say with no arrogance intended that it is to the detriment of the Wikipedia article on Information that it will have failed to list one of the seminal works on the subject of the identity of information. Thanks again.Natureofinformation (talk) 20:30, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

It is possible due to your username that it was deemed as spam a quick look at google books and it appears that it might warrent its addition but I make no judgement on it. BigDunc<sup>Talk</sup> 20:40, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Dear Mr. Young , please do not waste the time of the good people at this page with this drivel. Of course your link is spam and was quite rightly reverted. The second sentence of the linked page unequivocally states that the page is selling something, further down I read that "All major credit cards are accepted securely via PayPal". This is the very definition of spam. You waste the time of at least half a dozen volunteers who have reviewed you contribution and taken the trouble to reply to your complaints and then have the nerve to say "it is not worth all that trouble" when advised how you should proceed. There is no right to have sites listed in our external links, in fact the default position is not to put in a link unless there is a good reason, from the external links guideline we should not include,

Any site that does not provide a unique resource beyond what the article would contain if it became a Featured article.

That is, even if your site was not contravening the rules about promotion and payment it still would not be acceptable. In short, you are in contravention of multiple Wikipedia policies and guidelines including WP:COI, WP:SPAM, WP:EL and WP:UN. Please give it a rest before an administrator blocks you. SpinningSpark 21:10, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I posted two links - one was a listing of the book in the Further Reading section. The other was in External Links, a link to the website that sells a paper that is a distillation of the book. I understand the reason for the link to the website being blocked, and have no problem with it. However, the listing for the book itself was nothing but a reference to the existence of the book and its publisher. There was no reason for this to be removed. They are two separate issues. Your inability to distinguish between the two listings demonstrates a poverty of intellect. And your arrogant, patronizing tone toward me does Wikipedia no credit. It is an excellent example of drivel. I say again, the Wikipedia article on Information lacks a reference to one of the seminal works in the field. Block away.Natureofinformation (talk) 21:53, 3 June 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Natureofinformation (talk • contribs) 21:49, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

• Mr.Young, please be civil, and stop the personal attacks. You have stated that your external link that you put in was inappropriate, and Spinningspark was addressing that. The reason that the listing was removed was probably because of your inappropriate external link, and the user who reverted it probably assumed that both additions were spam, and removed them accordingly.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 22:16, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

It is astonishing that you would accuse me of personal attacks, when your previous editor referred to my request to have my book listed as drivel. Again, I say, the fact that your editors could not discriminate between the two listings I posted does Wikipedia no credit. I am not trying to sell Wikipedia anything. If you don't think my book belongs on the Further Reading list, don't list it. But attacking me and then accusing me of attacking you is sheer hypocrisy.Natureofinformation (talk) 22:23, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I have to agree about the unidirectional warning. But that is a distraction; let's not get bogged down with that. We all agree now the external link isn't appropriate. So all that's left is the addition in "Further Reading". If you do not want to pursue this, then I guess that's done too. If you change your mind, Tony Fox's advice above is spot on. I see you've visited WP:Changing username, and you've been given two (!) welcomes with some useful links. Seems we might be done here, except for a reminder to those who've been here a while to not bite the new editors. --Floquenbeam (talk) 22:57, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Yes. I think Spinningspark was a little hard and things easily escalate on the Internet. Natureofinformation only added the book to one article and didn't readd it when it was removed but came here to discuss instead. People are not blocked for that. And Natureofinformation requested a new user name right after being asked here, but it was rejected because the wanted name had already been taken. Some administrators can be quick to block promotional names so please make a new request. It's obvious to Wikipedia editors that a book author has a strong conflict of interest in Wikipedia's sense when adding their book to an article, but outsiders may fail to follow the link and not realize what Wikipedia means. They could for example think that the book itself was claimed to have been written with a conflict of interest. Note that Wikipedia has almost 3 million articles and the editors of Information who can be reached at Talk:Information are probably better suited to evaluate the book than the people who happen to see your posts here. If you still think the book should be added then I really suggest you bring it to Talk:Information. You are right there is a difference between the book itself and a website selling the book or something about it. A technical note: The article history [2] shows your website edit was automatically tagged as "possible conflict of interest" by our software. If an editor of the article sees that and confirms the tag is justified (which it was) then it's common to revert the whole edit(s) without spending time examining the details for salvageable parts which there are usually none of. Remember there are millions of articles and unfortunately a lot of people who add bad things to them. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:18, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Primehunter - Your courtesy and thoughtfulness are much appreciated, as are your explanations. All I can say is that having my book listed as a reference in the Wikipedia article on Information, where I think it belongs, and will help enrich the reference potential of Wikipedia's article, has turned out to be a lot more trouble than I anticipated. I will contact Talk: Information. Many thanks for your help.Natureofinformation (talk) 00:24, 4 June 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Natureofinformation (talk • contribs) 00:14, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I went off the deep end there a little, my apologies for my rudeness. I admit I did not realise that you had made two seperate entries, I only went back three edits in the history, all tinkering with the website link (which I still say is unsuitable) but missed the book reference four edits back. Asking other editors on the article talk page to make the edit for you is definitely the proper procedure on Wikipedia when you are connected with the material. You might also want to mention that Google Scholar shows the book is cited in a fair number of other works when you make the request, that is always a good sign. SpinningSpark 00:58, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for that, Spinningspark; it's very much appreciated.Natureofinformation (talk) 14:16, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I notice that a "Resolved" sign has been placed at the top of this section. Although it is correct that any personal dissent between editors in this matter has been resolved, the underlying issue, my original request to have my book listed in the Further Reading section of the Wikipedia article Information, has not yet been resolved. I have posted a request on the Talk:Information page, as suggested, but there has been no response so far. I have no idea how long the process should take before a decision is made as to whether to list my book or not, but wanted to set the record straight as of the moment.Natureofinformation (talk) 20:00, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Userboxes

How do you create your own userboxes? Mr. Prez (talk) 23:21, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Userboxes. PrimeHunter (talk) 00:14, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Networking

How to set User right permission in Windows XP System? For Certain Users the Files should not be shared the users should'nt access and view the Workgp computers too? How to implement plz provide me some procedures and Steps

Regards, Nerin A James —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nerin James (talk • contribs) 07:48, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

This page is for questions about using Wikipedia. Please consider asking this question at the Computing reference desk. They specialize in answering computer questions and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that is what this Help Desk is for). Just follow the link and ask away. You could always try searching Wikipedia for an article related to the topic you want to know more about. I hope this helps. SpinningSpark 08:46, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

bhonsala military school-nasik

Bhonsala Military School (edit | visual edit | history) · Article talk (edit | history) · Watch

this is to inform all that i-Col s v kulkarni had joined BMS-nasik on 02 feb2009, however i quit (resigned) due to certain differences with the mgt.after just three mths i.e. on 06 May 09.

i wanted certain changes in the way the school functioned, the priorities laid down, aspects concerning the admin of students, staff and the other employees, the pay scaleof the Mil trg staff, the discipline, security, number of students to be kept in the hostels keeping in view the resources available . both admin and trg,the improvements in the messing, hostels, criteria for intake, etc. however i realised that it was a commercial venture with no concern for achieving the basic aim - Not one student has got into the armed forces since the last decade plus is otself indicative of the achievements of the school!! drastic changes were /are essential to achieve the aim i.e to facilitate/train students to be able to join the armed forces - maharashtrians esp -as officers. the std of the academis staff can be gauged by this fact itsself.

surprisingly the Mah state govt has now furthe gone ahead and sanctioned the Bhonsala Mil College also!! can the concerned staff in the State Edn deppt kindly see/verify/ monitor ground realities before granting sanctions.

Asi wanted that changes be brought about,the mgt was not keen to do so. i put it down in writing too and also informed the concerned mgt commitee but found that things wouldnt change, in addition the school has just about come outof a crises of its involvement in the Malegaon blasts case, wherein the previous comdt was asked to resign besides others. i was totally against any aspect of religion /fudamentalism being given any scope in school activities. but somehow realised that things wont change ,as such ,i thought it prudent not to be assosiated with such an org and play with the lives/ future / carrier of students.if i cant make any changes. I as such submitted my resignation twice. on the request of the mgt , i continued till the academic yr and finally quit on 06 May 09.

its high time things be put in right order .besides i wanted to also keep the environment informed the reasons for my quitting lest be misquoted , thanks with regards --col s v kulkarni♠ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Satish kuki53 (talk • contribs) 08:18, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Paragraph formatting corrected to remove inadvertent code boxes

What is it you want from this helpdesk? Do you think the article needs correcting in some way? SpinningSpark 08:56, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Uploading new information

Hello

I have just uploaded new information about the UK rock band Tribe (tribe band)..however it doesnt appear to have formatted it correctly in the Wiki style..could someone help please?.

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tribeweb123 (talk • contribs) 11:37, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I've removed the info you've added to Tribe (band). Instead of adding material on top of the existing article, you should try integrating the material into the article. Also, please remember that Wikipedia is not a fan site and that all material added must be neutral and reliably sourced. TNXMan 11:46, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Additionally please do not violate copyright when editing, please do not copy text directly from websites such as this one: 1, thank you Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 11:49, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Creating a page that is currently redirected?

Hi, I want to create a page for Cavapoo. Currently when you search for Cavapoo it redirects to List of Dog Hybrids and so on. How can I stop this redirect and create the page? Matt Cherubrokker (talk) 11:58, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Redirect#Navigating redirects. Note that the page history [3] shows there has been an article [4] in the past but an editor redirected it for not satisfying Wikipedia:Notability. PrimeHunter (talk) 12:26, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Listing a non-[profit

Would it be considered self-promotion/ conflict of interest to list & write about our small non-profit (which has only a website but not been in the news, yet).

thank you, violagalloway Violagalloway (talk) 13:35, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Well, outside of the conflict of interest, you may also want to read Wikipedia's policy on verifiability and notability. This means that the article has to have reliable, third-party sources that show your non-profit organization is notable. Livewireo (talk) 13:42, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

And please also read WP:Corp and WP:SPAM and the links in the welcome message I just posted on your talk page. – ukexpat (talk) 15:03, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Jim Jannard

I am looking for information on Jim Jannard and if possible an e-mail contact to him

Thanks Rvitello —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rvitello (talk • contribs) 16:49, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Hello. I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over 2.8 million articles, and thought that we were directly affiliated in some way with that subject. Please note that you are at Wikipedia, the online free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this page is a help desk for asking questions related to using the encyclopedia. Thus, we have no inside track on the subject of your question. You can, however, search our vast catalogue of articles by typing a subject into the search field on the left hand side of your screen. If that is not fruitful, we have a reference desk, divided into various subjects areas, where asking knowledge questions is welcome. Best of luck. Spitfire<sup>Tally-ho!</sup> 17:05, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Obtaining an image for an article that is OK from a copyright point of view

How do I do this? I have found suitable photos on Flickr. Can I use them? What do I need to do? How do I avoid breaching copyright.

Peteinterpol (talk) 21:21, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I suggest reading Wikipedia:Image use policy thoroughly. The images need to be free and licensed with Wikipedia compatible licenses, and nonfree, copyrighted images can not be used unless it is allowed by Wikipedia's fair us rationale at WP:FAIRUSE. You can upload them either here, or at Wikimedia Commons, using Special:Upload, though Commons would be much prefereable, so all of the wikimedia projects can use the images.Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 21:42, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Thank you - that is helpful. I am still struggling though. I wish to add a photo of a real living person to their Wikipedia page. How do I find one that is Ok from a copyright point of view? I searched Commons but the individual is not there. But there are lots of photos of him on Flickr that would look great.

Peteinterpol (talk) 23:19, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

If it is a living person, then copyrighted images are not acceptable, so WP:FAIRUSE is out of the question. For info on what licenses from Flickr are acceptable, see Wikipedia:Upload/Flickr. Check to see the license info on the pictures you want to upload, and if it is allowed, then go ahead and upload it. If not, you might have to contact someone with an image of the person that they took themselves, and have them release it using a compatible license. Fingers<sup>OnRoids</sup> 23:48, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Finding places to help

What's the best way to find articles that I can contribute too? I've poked around a bit with the Community portal, and I can find some lists of articles, but none too extensive, and I can't find an easy way to filter out just the ones that I would know something about. I tried joining the Cleanup task force, but I'm not sure it's still active. Any other advice?