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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Hilnay (talk | contribs) at 20:47, 25 February 2024 (→‎"see also": new section). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Welcome to the drive!

Welcome, welcome, welcome NotAGenious! I'm glad that you are joining the drive! Please, have a cup of WikiTea, and go cite some articles.

Fix a random page lacking sources

CactiStaccingCrane (talk)18:53, 1 February 2024 UTC [refresh]via JWB and Geardona (talk to me?)

Question from Rampart12 (03:57, 12 February 2024)

Just curious are you a real person or a chat robot? --Rampart12 (talk) 03:57, 12 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Rampart12 : hi! I'm a real human being and the message sent to your user talk is just a welcome template that some kind soul sent after seeing your contributions. As far as I know we haven't implemented any AI chats here on Wikipedia. Best, NotAGenious (talk) 10:10, 12 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Very cool! I'm only now getting the hang of the Wiki chat and community! =) Rampart12 (talk) 03:51, 14 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

FemtoLab

Dear NotAGenious,

I request your advice for an issue, I don't know what to do with. I am currently editing the page of FemtoLab but when looking for sources, I can verify that this laboratory exists and that the university has a laboratory that does ultrafast laser stuff (basically femtolaser stuff)(helps that I am a physicist) but the name FemtoLab is never said anywhere. The external sources links don't work anymore. Thus, it seems to me that this lab exists but it is no where officially called FemtoLab, at least I didn't find any such naming. So, I can not support this article but more or less say that the naming of the page is likely wrong if not even the supposed leader of the lab at that university, who also leads the fast laser stuff, has something with femto on his own website and university page.

What do I do with this page now?

All the best,

ReliableScience1 ReliableScience1 (talk) 09:37, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If you're unable to find reliable sources confirming the specific name "FemtoLab" for the laboratory you're editing, it's important to maintain accuracy and avoid making unsupported claims in the Wikipedia article. Here are some steps you can consider:
Remove unsupported information: If you cannot find reliable sources that explicitly mention the name "FemtoLab" for the laboratory, consider removing or rephrasing the information related to the lab's name. Stick to information that you can verify from reliable sources.
Provide general information: Even if the lab isn't officially called "FemtoLab," you can still provide general information about the laboratory, its activities, research focus, and any notable achievements. This way, you contribute to the article without relying on an unsupported name.
Add a note or section about naming uncertainty: If it's relevant and appropriate, you could add a brief note or section in the article expressing the uncertainty about the lab's name. Mention that while the term "FemtoLab" is commonly used, there's no official confirmation from reliable sources.
Seek community input: Wikipedia is a collaborative platform, and if you're unsure about how to handle the situation, consider seeking input from the Wikipedia community. You can discuss the issue on the article's talk page, and experienced editors may provide guidance or suggest solutions.
Look for alternative sources: Sometimes, information might be available in less conventional sources such as academic papers, conference proceedings, or official university announcements. Explore different avenues to see if you can find any references that confirm the lab's name.
Best, ChickenLordd ChickenLordd (talk) 04:00, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
ChickenLordd, your AI-generated response is not helpful at all. To ReliableScience: For what it's worth, I've managed to find a snapshot of their website from last year here, but the page doesn't mentnion the name FemtoLab. This is certainly a tricky situation, but my advice would be that if you find a suitable name, move the page yourself per WP:BOLDMOVE or start a WP:RM discussion to rename the page to a different title. If you feel like the lab isn't notable at all (meaning that it hasn't received sufficient coverage from independent, reliable sources) and that a properly sourced article would be impossible to achieve, use the Wikipedia:Proposed deletion-process. If you're hesitant, I'd ask at the Help desk or WikiProject Physics for assistance since this isn't a topic area I'm really faniliar with. Good luck, NotAGenious (talk) 11:21, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from AtomicBazaarVintage on Checkmates, Ltd. (02:52, 23 February 2024)

Hello. I'm trying to add my father to the list of band members to this page. --AtomicBazaarVintage (talk) 02:52, 23 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@AtomicBazaarVintage : I agree with the advice posted to your talk page. NotAGenious (talk) 11:21, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from ChickenLordd (04:39, 24 February 2024)

When can I create a page? --ChickenLordd (talk) 04:39, 24 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@ChickenLordd : You can submit pages through Wikipedia:Articles for creation, or AfC, as you've already done. I'd encourage you to take a look at WP:YFA for advice on starting your first article. NotAGenious (talk) 11:21, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Tesinfotech (18:19, 25 February 2024)

I want publish my company information on Wikipedia --Tesinfotech (talk) 18:19, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"see also"

Some page have items under "see also" e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Talmy referring to other related Wiki entries. Is there some algorithm that finds such things? Hilnay (talk) 20:47, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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