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Computer Jagat

not the place for a draft article

Computer Jagat (First edition Feb-2005),is a monthly IT magazine in Bengali.

Early and personal life

Mohammad was born in Croydon, London to parents from Pakistan. He attended Riddlesdown High School where he stayed on for Sixth Form.

Visitors

Is there any way of finding out how many times a given article has been viewed/visited? Please notify me on my talk page. Many thanks.Edititok (talk) 10:27, 9 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If you go to the article's history, at the top there is a link to Page view statistics (just above the start of the history listing itself) - click there! -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 10:32, 9 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

::Sorry if this was asked elsewhere, I don't know where to look... but Page view statistics (which didn't seem to be working earlier today) is now missing as an option from the history page. Anyone know if it will return? It was actually a handy device. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 08:31, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nm, it's back up and running again. And as an option on the history page. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 18:30, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, sorry to intrude; but, I've followed what was said by Phantomsteve but when I went to Revision history of Vietnam Airlines and clicked on the Revision History Statistics button, it did not work. What's the problem here? Sp33dyphil ^(Talk) ^{(Contributions)} 11:23, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to contribute regarding a new book called Cube City

I would like to post an entry regarding a book. I noticed that other books have a page template that includes all the vitals on the right side of the page. Is this a template I can work from and how do I get it? Tekland (talk) 00:51, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First, you should only consider an article if the book satisfies Wikipedia:Notability (books). Most books don't. See also Wikipedia:Conflict of interest if you are associated with the book. You can click the "Edit" tab at top of a page to see how it did something. Many book articles use {{Infobox book}}. See the documentation there. PrimeHunter (talk) 12:28, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create a userpage and/or subpage?

Resolved

– – ukexpat (talk) 17:28, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have spent some time trawling through help articles on this topic, but to be honest, I still have no idea how to setup a userpage or subpage for a draft article. I have been practicing in the sandbox, but would like to attempt a draft article on a page that isn't frequently overwritten by other users(like the sandbox). From the help articles I have read it would seem that a userpage or subpage is suggested as the best place to do this, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to create a page like this.

Can anyone please supply a simple step by step 'how to'? (Please, I beg you, do not refer me through to help articles on userpages and subpages as I have been stuck in an endless help article feedback loop for a day and a half trying to gather relevant information.) A basic go to A, click on B, type in C will be greatly appreciated.

Also any advice on the placement of a draft article would be appreciated. I would like the draft article to be visible to other authors who can provide feedback and assistance, but not visible in wikipedia itself to public users. From what I have read I gather this is possible, but I'm not sure how to achieve this. How do I do it? Thanks for taking the time to help. --Jana van Wyk (talk) 10:22, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You can create a draft article at User:Jana van Wyk/Sandbox. Go to that link, write something in the box, click Save page. See more at Wikipedia:Your first article and Wikipedia:User pages. User subpages are visible to everybody but they are not part of the encyclopedia and not included in Wikipedia's search function by default (but can be included if a searcher wants it). You can exclude them from search engines like Google by placing __NOINDEX__ (two underscores on each side) anywhere on the page. PrimeHunter (talk) 12:21, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You can also use Help:Userspace draft. --Mysdaao ^talk 12:22, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Thanks for the help. One last question; Once I have created my draft article how can I get other more experienced authors to comment on it and help me improve it? --Jana van Wyk (talk) 12:41, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Post a note at Requests for feedback (Caution, that forum is understaffed, so it may take a few days)--SPhilbrick T 13:13, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, cool, sounds easy enough. Will give it a try. Thanks again for the help. --Jana van Wyk (talk) 13:20, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

GREEN TEAM BAGUIO

Is a successful political movement progressed in Baguio City, Philippines that has been created to support the candidacy of Presidential Candidate Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, after the organization that was originally planned by Senatorial Candidate Mr. Raul Lambino, both of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD party. Green Team Baguio was a success especially in garnering a majority of the votes in the City, and has boost the identity of G1BO COUNTRY of the North. Headed by Doris L., Mr. & Mrs. Del Rosario, Mrs. Becky and Dra. Mary, the Green Team Baguio are composed of Geel, Jun, Jeff, Jocelyn, Kate, Von, Kuya George, Kuya Roland, Mrs. Joan, Mr. Eustaquio and his 'apos', Johnny, Randy, Brian, Nino Rex, Ronnie and among others. The Baguio campaign has been a successful journey that has boosted a camaraderie and newfound friendship among the group volunteers. As claimed by the members of the Green Team Baguio, which is a national movement, it claims that they had never received even a single centavo from their volunteering works, and are completely filled with high spirits and principles for the aim to change the entire nation. Green Team Baguio is still active even after the May 10, 2010 elections in the country. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Makata katha (talk • contribs) 11:47, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You appear to be trying to create an article.

A Wizard is available to walk you through these steps. See the Article Wizard.

Thank you.

Before creating an article, please search Wikipedia first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please also review a few of our relevant policies and guidelines with which all articles should comply. As Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, articles must not contain original research, must be written from a neutral point of view, should cite reliable sources which verify their content and must not contain unsourced, negative content about living people.

Articles must also demonstrate the notability of the subject. Please see our subject specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content and note that if you are closely associated with the subject, our conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating the article.

If you still think an article is appropriate, see Wikipedia:Your first article. You might also look at Wikipedia:How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Wikipedia:Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. An Article Wizard is also available to walk you through creating an article. -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 13:43, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How do I find my userspace draft?

I created a userspace draft of my article, saved it, previewed it but now I don't know how to find it Boxhodgmans (talk) 16:32, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft is here. You can always find your edits by going to Special:Contributions/Boxhodgmans. TNXMan 16:35, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How do I find my userspace draft? 2

I recently created a userspace draft and logged off the computer. I can't find the draft now! Please help! Where is the pathway?HASKsoupkitchen (talk) 16:45, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's at User:HASKsoupkitchen/Enter your new article name here. Your contributions are at Special:Contributions/HASKsoupkitchen. However, in its current form the draft is very spammy and should be toned down before you think about moving it to the mainspace. – ukexpat (talk) 17:20, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

how to contribute?

Thanks in advance for your help. I'm a new user, I've drafted an article on my User Page, and I'd like to contribute it. How do I proceed? --RobbieSchlosser (talk) 17:18, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The draft is about several jazz bands with that name. If any of them are notable per WP:BAND they should have their own separate articles, and a disambiguation page created if necessary. – ukexpat (talk) 17:25, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New and confused

Hi,

I have been asked by management to create page. I have done Wiki stuff before but this is my first Wikipedia page and mine is getting flagged as an add and there is barely anything on it so I can't figure out what is bad on it and I have stripped it to the bone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ellebelle1 (talk • contribs) 22:21, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles on Wikipedia must be written from a neutral point of view. Advertising is not allowed on an encyclopedia. You should probably read WP:Writing your first article and WP:Advert. Orphan Wiki 22:25, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I did read that and compared it to my companies other information. Can anyone look at it and see what I am doing wrong? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ellebelle1 (talk • contribs) 22:29, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What you are doing wrong is creating the article. See WP:COI. You have a conflict of interest, and as such, aren't supposed to be creating articles about your company. Your boss, who assigned you this project, may have confused Wikipedia with a social-networking site like facebook, linked-in, or myspace. It is none of these. As an encyclopedia, there are some core requirements, both of a subject about which we write articles, and of the content of those articles. Wikipedia does contain articles about companies, but these articles were written by people who are not part of the company, and have no association with the company. --Jayron32 02:13, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are alternative outlets such as Wikicompany. – ukexpat (talk) 14:51, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

About Sources...

Resolved

– – ukexpat (talk) 17:08, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm pretty new, and I would like to know how to cite a source from a TV show. Thanks in advance! FrenchDachshund (talk) 11:18, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do WP:RS and WP:CITE help? – ukexpat (talk) 14:53, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

They helped a little, except I'm kind of wondering which citation style I should use. FrenchDachshund (talk) 15:43, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about {{Cite episode}}? – ukexpat (talk) 15:56, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, I think I can use this. Thanks! FrenchDachshund (talk) 16:02, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Can i do this?

Can i create a new article to wikipedia?

Adam715 (talk) 20:01, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, standard message follows:

A Wizard is available to walk you through these steps. See the Article Wizard.

Thank you.

Before creating an article, please search Wikipedia first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please also review a few of our relevant policies and guidelines with which all articles should comply. As Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, articles must not contain original research, must be written from a neutral point of view, should cite reliable sources which verify their content and must not contain unsourced, negative content about living people.

Articles must also demonstrate the notability of the subject. Please see our subject specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content and note that if you are closely associated with the subject, our conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating the article.

If you still think an article is appropriate, see Wikipedia:Your first article. You might also look at Wikipedia:How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Wikipedia:Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. An Article Wizard is also available to walk you through creating an article. – ukexpat (talk) 20:03, 14 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Disambiguation

Hi How do I disambiguate the page John Wilkins that I am creating. There are a number of John Wilkins on Wikipedia. The page I am working on is about the Indian artist John Wilkins. Can I name the page John Wilkins (Indian artist)

thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Naomi greg (talk • contribs) 09:17, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I see only 2 pages about other people named John Wilkins (the other being John Wilkins (American football). (John Wilkins Whitfield would probably not need to be included in a disambiguation.) Your suggested article name is fine. At some point, a disambiguation page should be created, and a hatnote should be added to all 3 John Wilkins articles, to point to it. Regarding the draft article you have in user space, I recommend reading WP:WORDS, WP:BLP, WP:CITE and WP:BIO for advice on improving the article before making it live. --A Knight Who Says Ni (talk) 11:46, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Strange Deletion without a Trace

Excuse me for bad English but may I address myself to you as an administrator on the English Wikipedia? My problem is beyond the FAQ.

I’d encountered some problems when I edited the article George Pappas. I’d inserted a new text in the article. After this I’d created the corresponding article in the Russian Wikipedia. The next day I returned to the English article in order to copy the “frame” (Sorry, I don’t know how to denominate correctly the article part which is on the left corner and contains a person’s photo etc.) But I found the surprising fact that the “frame” had already evaporated without a trace. So I can’t upload Pappas’ photo etc in the Russian article. And I don’t know the way to restore information deleted.

Would you advise me how to find Pappas’ photo disappeared from the article? I swear it was there. Hence it may be available at the WikiSource but I failed to find the file.

The article George Pappas was nominated for deletion. But it is not just my own opinion that the Wikipedia should contain information about G. Pappas. The point is that I’m engaged in what I call self-ironically “Berkeley scholarship square.” Berkeley scholars investigate the philosophy of George Berkeley. Well, my modest occupation is to investigate investigations of Western Berkeley scholars. And yet my occupation, albeit a modest one, receives support from Russian historians of philosophy. Western Berkeley scholarship still remains unknown in post-Soviet Russia because the sole “Berkeley scholarship” permitted in the Soviet Union was to repeat Lenin’s notorious critique of Berkeleianism. Nowadays Russian teachers of philosophy have no need to endorse Lenin’s account of Berkeley and would like to know how Berkeley’s philosophy is presented at Western universities. So my survey papers about Western Berkeley scholarship turn out to be welcomed in Russian philosophical journals. Perhaps, my contributions to the English Wikipedia cannot go beyond a WikiGnome’s scope because my English grammar is terrible. But Russian Wikipedia articles about Western Berkeley scholars are admitted to be expedient. And that applies to the Russian Wikipedia article about G. Pappas. --Юров С. В. (talk) 16:42, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can find no evidence that the article ever contained an infobox (the "frame" you refer to), nor can I find an image of Pappas either here or at Wikimedia Commons. Are you sure you're not thinking of his faculty page at the OSU site? (We can't use that image here because it's copyrighted and replaceable.) Deor (talk) 18:50, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Userboxes

How do I get those user boxes? -DougieSC —Preceding unsigned comment added by DougieSC (talk • contribs) 21:44, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Go here to find the ones you want to use; then follow the instructions at Wikipedia:Userboxes/Using existing. Deor (talk) 23:10, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This Time The Struggle Is For Our Freedom"

Historic Speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7 March 1971"This Time The Struggle Is For Our Freedom" is a speech given by Bengali nationalist leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 7, 1971 at the historic Ramna Race Course Maidan in Dhaka to a gathering of over two million people from all walks of life. It was given at a time of simmering tensions between the increasingly secessionist Bengali populace of East Pakistan and the powerful political and military establishment of West Pakistan. The speech is regarded by many in Bangladesh as the de facto declaration of independence (although a formal declaration came on March 26, 1971) of the country as it fiercely inspired the Bengali people to get prepared for the looming deadly and bloody confrontation with West Pakistan 18 days later. During the speech, Sheikh Mujib proclaimed his most famous words in a thunderous voice- "Ebarer shongram amader muktir shongram, ebarer shongram amader shwadhinotar shongram", meaning, "This time the struggle is for our freedom, this time the struggle is for our independence". He also announced the historic "non-cooperation" movement in the province. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gwjasu (talk • contribs) 01:03, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have a question about using Wikipedia? It's seems as if you've copied the above from the article This time the struggle is for our freedom. Goodvac (talk) 01:11, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Going live?

Used the sandbox, and made a simple page about a person, a notable Canadian retired university professor. What exact uploading steps do i take to have the content from the sandbox (saved it into a word.doc file) go live on wikipedia. (have read 2hrs of material on the site for everything about making and editing pages - except can't find the actual tactical steps to upload the content) Tim Witiger (talk) 03:05, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The best place to start a draft article is to start it in a user subpage, not the user page. I know this can be confusing. I've moved your draft for you, it is now at User:Witiger/W. Tim G. Richardson

To make a draft article goes live, one moves it to the article space. You do not yet have a "move" button, you will when you are auto-confirmed, which take 4 days and 10 edits.

The alternative is to add {{move draft}} to the draft, or ask someone. However, your draft is not ready, and is likely to be deleted in its present state.

If this article is about you, then please read WP:COI. While it may seem odd that you would be discouraged from contributing to an article when you probably know more than any other editor, it actually makes sense in the context of the Wikipedia goals. All is not lost, though, if someone else creates an article, you are permitted, even encouraged, to post information to the related Talk Page, suggesting corrections, addition, or relevant sources, but other, uninvolved editors should make the changes.

In addition, one of the important requirements of an article in Wikipedia is that it demonstrate the Notability of the topic. (While this is a guideline, not an absolute requirement and exceptions can occur, they are rare.) I don't feel this article has demonstrated the notability of the topic. This can be accomplished by adding references to reliable sources which support the notability of the topic.--SPhilbrick T 12:23, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lanny D. Love

potential article

bg

Miss Lanny D. Love, (born in 9/23/1959) is an American business magnate, and West Coast Real Estate Mogul. She is the Chairman and CEO of the Company founded, a US-based real-estate investor. Miss Love is also the founder of Media Company, which operates numerous retail stores. Miss Love's extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made her beloved by her employees a advocate for honesty. Lanny Love was the only children of and American-Persian father and an American Persian mother, wealthy land owner’s and cattle ranchers based in Europe. Lanny Love was strongly influenced by her family’s eventual goals to make a career in real estate investments, and upon her graduation (years in advance of other students) from prep school in 1977, Lanny Love joined her families company. Starting with the renovations of Denver, Colorado homes into profitable gems with her own wealth, she continued with Commercial developments all over the West Coast of American and through out the French Riviera and several other commercial retail projects. Lanny Love would later expand into the retail industry and multiple office building developments. This expansion, both personal and business, led to mounting personal profits. The late 1980’s and 1990's saw record profits and her Real Estate Holdings heavily increased her personal wealth. In 2001, she completed a new mid-rise office building in Nevada. Also, she began construction on project in her Native Iran and France, a multi-building development in the capital city. Lanny Love owns commercial space along the famed Las Vegas Blvd. “The Strip”. Lanny Love currently owns several million acres of prime real estate, in the multiple country in the Middle East, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and European destination such as Nice, Cannes, Marbella and the Canary Island’s. Lanny D. Love the only child of Persian-European immigrants grow up in an affluent Persian home and attended exclusive preparatory schools in Europe where her family had properties and many business ventures. She excelled in academics, but her independent entrepreneurial spirits led her to Denver (A familiar place, where the family often vacationed in Ski season and had Real Estate Holdings). Without any financial help from her family Love took her deep routed experience and started to invest in American Real Estate. She is the quintessential self made millionaire. Miss Lanny D. Love is also rumored to be very generous, but always anonymous with many charitable donations to an array of charities.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Zar89131 (talk • contribs) 07:35, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like you are trying to write an article here. It is better to start a draft in a user subpage, check out Article wizard for help in starting an article.--SPhilbrick T 12:26, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You really need to read Notability --SPhilbrick T 12:34, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Editing a Bio

How does one edit first-person personal unpublished information into a biography? I am editing a bio of someone and the changes were not accepted.Observingthearrogant (talk) 21:25, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

One does not. Unpublished information may not be inserted into Wikipedia. Please read WP:verifiability. --ColinFine (talk) 21:51, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Citing message boards

I could've sworn there used to be a message board citation template, one that needed the Post # and date of the post, etc etc. I realize that message boards are not reliable sources, but in the case of Wintersun, whose band leader more or less only updates on the message board any more, I've found enough discussions that reached consensus to go ahead and use his information for the articles. But now i don't know how to cite his posts. Any ideas? I really, really remember doing this at one point, but it would take me ages to search my User contributions. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 01:15, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

{{Cite newsgroup}}? – ukexpat (talk) 01:21, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mmm, well that wasn't it. I'm not sure how well that'd work for me in this case, either. I mean, at the most basic level, I would just use {{cite web}} with a direct URL to the posting in question. Still, hoping there's some secret {{cite forum}} or similar page out there. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 01:25, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This is a search comprising all templates beginning with "Cite". Though we (concerningly) have a {{Cite tweet}}, {{Cite video game}}, and {{Cite podcast}} (not to mention the {{Cite newsgroup}} pointed out by ukexpat earlier), I am not seeing a Cite forum or anything similar. Perhaps it has an uncommon name, or was deleted? Intelligentsium 01:55, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cite tweet, eh? :D (hmm, that was created a few days ago...) Anyway, cite messageboard must've been ultimately deleted; I don't think it had an unusual name simply because I found it at one point or another. That said, if it had been deleted, then the search results should've mentioned that a page like it once existed, right? With a pink warning box and deletion log attached. I really recall using something like it but searching my User contributions would probably just be a waste of time. Thanks all for your help though! Uh, since I just found out Cite Tweet was just randomly created, should I request the creation of a cite messageboard template? Or would that serve to possibly increase the abuse of such an unreliable source? - Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 06:00, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Album cover image is not original, how can i replace it with original cover image

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Russian_Roulette_(album).jpg

please, help me with link to manual or maybe step by step what i need to do.

sources with album releases/covers: http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/accept/russian_roulette/ http://www.discogs.com/Accept-Russian-Roulette/master/29541 http://metal-archives.com/release.php?id=829

problem: compact DISC logo at the bottom

IMO better choice is this cover: http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=2037060 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kitaevay (talk • contribs) 08:04, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Download the image to your computer and upload it over the existing image. General advice on images and uploading follows:

If you want to add an existing image to an article, add [[File:File name.jpg|thumb|Caption text.]] to the area of the article where you want the image to appear – replacing File name.jpg with the actual file name of the image, and Caption text with a short description of the image. See our picture tutorial for more information.
If you want to upload an image from your computer for use in an article, you must determine the proper license of the image (or whether it is in the public domain). If you know the image is public domain or copyrighted but under a suitable free-license, upload it to the Wikimedia Commons instead of here, so that all projects have access to the image (sign up). If you are unsure of the licensing status, see the file upload wizard for more information. Please also read Wikipedia's image use policy. I hope this helps.Template:Z40 – ukexpat (talk) 11:11, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

thank you for the answer, i tried your links and here is my result:

i'm not autoconfirmed
picture tutorial is not for me at this point - i need only to replace wrong cover
i tried wizard, but he didn't help me to with this situation.
cover licensing status same as uploaded before - problem only with image file itself - all other stuff is the same

please, if you can help me - write here some step by step mini-guide how i must go with this real situation on my example. --Kitaevay (talk) 07:22, 19 May 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kitaevay (talk • contribs) 07:20, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I just uploaded it for you. You may have to bypass your cache and/or do a server purge before you see it in the article. – ukexpat (talk) 14:45, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

help

hello, I do not know why you delete my article. I am offering more knowledage for people. Can you inform us how my article can go throught your website? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gogobuy (talk • contribs) 10:26, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please read WP:N and WP:PRODUCT. You will need to find and cite significant coverage in multiple reliable sources to demonstrate the notability of the subject. – ukexpat (talk) 11:09, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Drug Wars

Drug Wars premiered on the 21st March 2003. The show concentrates around drug dealing businessman Simon Richardson and his family. Other characters introduced are those of the neighbourhood, as well as his good friends and enermies. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sam0121 (talk • contribs) 14:50, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This help desk is for questions about using Wikipedia. Is there something with which we can help you? TNXMan 14:51, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Digito

please help me on this article it has been deleted thrice

Digito <removed "advertising"-type draft article> --Rikki agarwal (talk) 07:24, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It has in fact been deleted three times (as Digito-Rename resize and convert and upload images):

12:57, 17 May 2010 Materialscientist deleted "Digito-Rename resize and convert and upload images" ‎ (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion)
16:22, 16 May 2010 RHaworth deleted "Digito-Rename resize and convert and upload images" ‎ (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of http://www.blinksolution.com/?p=59)
12:19, 16 May 2010 Nyttend deleted "Digito-Rename resize and convert and upload images" ‎ (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of http://www.blinksolution.com/?p=59)

The article has in fact been prevented from recreation. Wikipedia does not exist to promote or advertise companies or their products. -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 09:45, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The messages on your talk page should have given you a clue as to the problem. – ukexpat (talk) 14:38, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm new here :)

Hello everyone,

I'm hoping to write an article soon about a debt management company, and just having a good read through your terms of use about notability. I'm curious...do third party sources have to be directly about the company, or can they be about the subject matter in general?

Any help would be much appreciated...thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlot23 (talk • contribs) 11:05, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Charlot23. Thanks for researching before starting the article. To established notability a source would have to talk directly (and, usually, extensively) about the company itself - coverage of the subject in general might be useful in citing certain parts of the article discussing the company's business, but they would not contribute toward demonstrating the subject's notability. Does this answer your question? Gonzonoir (talk) 11:13, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Yes, your comment did help. In fact I have already been looking at sources for the article. However, I am still a little confused at to what counts as a notable source. For example, this company was featured in a Times article recently, but it was more about the company itself, rather than the work they do. They were not the sole feature, it was part of a larger discussion. Just wanna make sure I get it right!

Thanks Charlot —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlot23 (talk • contribs) 11:52, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You should see a little blue link labelled "edit" to the far right at the top of the section you created before - clicking on these links will open each section so you can add further comments below. (And you can indent them using colon symbols : ).

We generally talk about reliable sources, rather than notable sources. The page on reliable sources here will help you to understand what qualifies as a reliable source in general. As for the kind of sources that can be used to establish notability: it's quite hard to answer in the abstract; could you provide a link to the article and tell us which company you're asking about? In general terms a discussion of the company's work, if it was framed in terms of the work of that company specifically (rather than the work involved in the sector generally), that may well count toward establishing notability for the company. (It also depends a little, though, on which The Times you mean - the British national newspaper, for example, would carry more weight than a small local publication of the same name.) Gonzonoir (talk) 12:32, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Certainly: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/career_and_jobs/best_100_companies/article7030250.ece The reason I ask as because it's only a brief mention. But there are lots of other examples of related articles about debt that I might be able to use too. Thanks for your help on this. Charlot —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlot23 (talk • contribs) 13:51, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Additional clarification: It is the subject of the article that has to be notable not its sources -- the sources have to be reliable. To establish the notability of a company as set out in the guidelines at WP:CORP, you will have to cite significant coverage in multiple reliable sources independent of the subject. For some additional reading please see WP:FAQO and WP:SPAM, and, just in case, WP:COI. Also, Gonzonoir has posted a welcome message on your talk page with many more useful links. – ukexpat (talk) 14:37, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The company does not become notable by mere passing mentions in articles about its industry; nor does it "catch" or "inherit" notability, by being in a notable industry. We require substantial discussion of the company itself in reliable sources. --Orange Mike | Talk 19:05, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is it like Wikipedia in other languages?

This is my first time editing on English Wikipedia, I don't know it has same rules or not?--125.27.50.157 (talk) 14:02, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Probably. All article content must be written neutrally and sourced to independent reliable sources. Check out the five pillars for more. Were there specific questions you had? TNXMan 14:10, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

External Links

I have added external links to interviews done by Amanda Palmer, Pomplamoose, Tracy Bonham and OK Go on their respective article pages, but the links where removed by other Wikipedia users stating that they are spam. It says in the "External Links Guidelines" in the section titled "What Should Be Linked" that interviews are an acceptable form of external link, so I don't understand why they are being removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Larynx1982 (talk • contribs) 16:03, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Interviews are welcome but organized spamming of any sort is not. Your account, 24.73.231.66, and 65.33.111.69 have done nothing but spam this link to various Wikipedia pages. Wikipedia is not to be used for promotion of a specific website. Them From Space 16:43, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You stated that interviews are welcome but spamming is not and that is why you removed my links. Every link I posted was to an interview with the subject of the article in which it was posted, I don't understand why you would consider this as spam. I have seen plenty of Wikipedia articles that include external links to interviews, so why remove the ones that I posted?

Larynx1982 (talk) 18:59, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Because the only purpose of these spamlinks to "interviews" seems to be to draw traffic to a non-notable commercialized blog which is not a reliable source. --Orange Mike | Talk 19:20, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Creating article about an university

Hi,

I would like to create an article about Dr.BATU, Lonere.

Can u tell me how to go about it? Ranade sandeep (talk) 18:57, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Wizard is available to walk you through these steps. See the Article Wizard.

Thank you.

Before creating an article, please search Wikipedia first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please also review a few of our relevant policies and guidelines with which all articles should comply. As Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, articles must not contain original research, must be written from a neutral point of view, should cite reliable sources which verify their content and must not contain unsourced, negative content about living people.

Articles must also demonstrate the notability of the subject. Please see our subject specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content and note that if you are closely associated with the subject, our conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating the article.

If you still think an article is appropriate, see Wikipedia:Your first article. You might also look at Wikipedia:How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Wikipedia:Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. An Article Wizard is also available to walk you through creating an article. TNXMan 19:06, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Epoka University

Media and Public Relations Office

General Information Mission The mission of the Media and Public Relations Office is to support the University internal and external communication services and public relations in order to enhance the University image and to increase its visibility.

What We Do

The reputation of the University, what we do and say, and ultimately what people think about us, plays an integral part in our success. To help improve communication and understanding between the University and our stakeholders, the Public Relations Office:

handles the University's media relations, both proactive and responsive, writing and issuing press releases when appropriate, responding to press and media enquiries by phone and online, and organizing media interviews and press statements when necessary. plans, compiles, edits, and sometimes designs the University's corporate promotional publications, both internal and external. develops and carries out promotional activities for, and plans, organises and manages media attendance at corporate events. advises departments and sections on all publicity and PR issues, including media liaison and promotional initiatives.

Special Events

This office is responsible for the organization and execution of the main events organized by the University, which includes groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies, bringing guest speakers to campus, open houses and receptions, appreciation lunches, conferences and workshops, donor and community relations events . Special Events Coordinators are available to help you plan, implement, and publicize special events for your department, club or other organization. If you have an idea for a conference, workshop, or speaker, or if you are contacted by an individual or group that want to collaborate with the University on an event, contact with us to explore possibilitie

Epoka Publications The Publications and Electronic Media Office works to produce and oversee production of a full range of printed and electronic materials. This broad category includes: University Catalogue University Brochure Admissions Publications Fund raising brochures Special event Publications Graphic Elements

The University Logo: Epoka University has only one logo, used on nearly all of the printed materials representing the college.

Electronic files of the logo in several different formats are available for download. Do not re-create the logo or use a copy. Original files should be used. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Epoka (talk • contribs) 21:12, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You appear to be trying to create an article here on the Help page: this is not the place for it.

Furthermore, your department is almost certainly not notable, and so should not have an article in Wikipedia; though the University itself probably is notable and could have an article. However, you should not write that article, as you appear to have a conflict of interest. Also, your username appears to contravene the username policy: Wikipedia usernames must be individual, not corporate.

Please also read WP:What Wikipedia is not. --ColinFine (talk) 21:23, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Making a page live

Hi, I apologize that I am repeating a question that I can see multiple people have already asked, but I am still unclear. I created a page in my userspace called Robert Y. Cornilles and it should be ready to go live, but I don't know how to move it. Also, is there a way to change the title as well? 97.75.160.248 (talk) 22:09, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm assuming that you are Game Face Inc. (talk · contribs).

If you are affiliated with some of the people, places or things you have written about, you may have a conflict of interest. In keeping with Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy, edits where there is a conflict of interest, or where such a conflict might reasonably be inferred, are strongly discouraged. If you have a conflict of interest, you should avoid or exercise great caution when:

editing or creating articles related to you, your organization, or its competitors, as well as projects and products they are involved with;
participating in deletion discussions about articles related to your organization or its competitors; and
linking to the Wikipedia article or website of your organization in other articles (see Wikipedia:Spam).

Please familiarize yourself with relevant policies and guidelines, especially those pertaining to neutral point of view, verifiability of information, and autobiographies.

For information on how to contribute to Wikipedia when you have a conflict of interest, please see our frequently asked questions for organizations. You may also wish to consider changing your username, to avoid giving the impression that your account is to be used for promotional purposes. Regardless, doing so does not exempt you from the proscription against editing articles in which you have a conflict of interest. Thanks, Goodvac (talk) 22:43, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The answer to your question is that you make a page live by moving it to an appropriate title in the main article space (which is changing the title).

However, you should not move that article for several reasons, mentioned by Goodvac. While you have plenty of references in the article, hardly any of them are to independent reliable sources.

I have also put a warning on your talk page about your unacceptable username. --ColinFine (talk) 23:13, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What to do about duplicate articles

Resolved

– – ukexpat (talk) 14:28, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I've found 2 articles that are essentially about the same thing: Axle load and Axleload. This seems to be unnecessary duplication. How is this normally handled? Just copy the smaller article's text into the larger one, and prune out the duplication? RAILS (talk) 23:27, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In this case, the pages should be merged. The procedure for merging two page can be found at Help:Merging. In this case, it may not be necessary to start a discussion; just be bold! Intelligentsium 23:33, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the link. Looks easy enough! RAILS (talk) 00:30, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glog

My ancestor, Rufus Walker claimed he was born at Glog, Glog, NY. His birth was in May or June 1836-1838. I cannot locate any place that might be Glog. Can you help with this? 67.158.130.137 (talk) 02:11, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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.Template:Z37 – ukexpat (talk) 03:58, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Where to start?

Resolved

– Intelligentsium 01:16, 22 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've been here a little while, and have edited a few things, but I'm still not sure where I should start editing. Could someone help me? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Killer Magikarp (talk • contribs) 22:45, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It really depends what you're interested in doing. The best place to start is on this page, which has some tips on things you can do. If you have more specific interests, post here again and we can point you in the right place. TNXMan 23:46, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You can also check out Community portal; if you scroll down you'll see a list of open tasks, including a list of articles needing copy editing.--SPhilbrick T 12:03, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, will do. Thanks! Killer Magikarp (talk) 01:04, 22 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brace For War

BRACE FOR WAR Australia's Most Exciting MMA Event Series BRACE - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENT

BRACE is Australia's Premier MMA Brand. Brace Mixed Martial Arts Events an offshoot from the clothing company has been established with the sole objective of promoting the sport of Mixed Martial Arts within Australia. Brace Mixed Martial Arts Events provides an avenue for fighters to compete under mixed martial arts rules. The primary focus is to help the sport of mixed martial arts grow within Australasia and does this by providing and staging events BRACE FOR WAR. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukman (talk • contribs) 08:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It sounds like you're trying to create an article. Please note that in order to have an article, the subject must be considered notable and cannot be promotional. You may want to read our guide to writing your first article. TNXMan 11:45, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

passport

can you get a passport to go to canada to visit if you owe taxes —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.114.78.246 (talk) 12:44, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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.Template:Z37--SPhilbrick T 12:54, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You don't say where you're from, or who you owe taxes to. Assuming you're from the USA (going by your ISP) and are considering a place to "escape" without chance of being deported back, going to a friendly neighbouring country isn't likely to be helpful. If my guess is right, you are asking for help in doing something illegal anyway (fleeing your responsibilities is against the law), so we shouldn't be advising you, except to advise staying where you are and consulting a lawyer, who may tell you things are not as bad as you think. --A Knight Who Says Ni (talk) 22:36, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adding an image

Is it possible to upload an image if the image has a copyright, allowing for commerical use "only with permission"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zackan (talk • contribs) 03:48, 22 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's called "fair use". Images can be uploaded to Wikipedia (not Commons, which is where you would load images without copyright issues) provided a valid reason for uploading is declared. Please read Wikipedia:Non-free content which explains the subject in detail, complete with do's and don'ts. --A Knight Who Says Ni (talk) 11:42, 22 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Left handed people tying knots

I am researching the above subject matter - not having a left handed person to perform this task I thought there may be help here. The issue is: when a left handed person ties a knot, such as a reef knot; can it be determined that, that knot was tied by a left handed person as opposed to a right handed person? The difference may be very slight, but in a situation of utmost importance can it be done (detected forensically if necessary)? And if so, would there be any references of this having been done? Thanks.

TouLeGit --TouLeGit (talk) 02:00, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This page is for questions about using Wikipedia. Please consider asking this question at the Wikipedia: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, select the relevant section, 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) 02:55, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

J. Ezra Merkin

I want to add a link to the article about money manager J. Ezra Merkin. Specifically, to footnote 60, I want to add the words, "A copy of the arbitrators' award in this mattter may be found at www.brickmanandbamberger.com." How do I do this? thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.201.176.25 (talk) 04:41, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please use a descriptive title in future questions. I have added one --ColinFine (talk) 21:56, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

To answer your question: If you edit the article J. Ezra Merkin, you will find this:

"Merkin intentionally breached his fiduciary duty by not disclosing Madoff’s role in the fund". <ref>{{cite news |
 "Merkin Investor Awarded $1.8 Million in Madoff Case (Update1)"
 url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-17/merkin-investor-awarded-1-8-million-in-madoff-case-update1-.html |
 author=Friefeld, Karen | publisher=Bloomberg }}</ref>

(this is in the paragraph that includes the text "Merkin intentionally breached ... ", not down the bottom where the footnotes appear. You can edit just this section if you wish). If you insert some text somewhere between the <ref> and the </ref>, but not inside the {{ and }}, then it will appear as additional text in the footnote at the bottom of the page. Or you could put it in a separate footnote referred to at the same point by putting it in another <ref> ... </ref> pair. See WP:CITE for more information. --ColinFine (talk) 22:03, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The IP added a separate footnote which is reasonable here when there is a separate source. I have made other fixes to the original footnote.[1] PrimeHunter (talk) 22:20, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jenny Zapata Appreciation Day

Hidden article

The Jenny Zapata Appreciation Day is an event that is celebrated annually on May 21st. There are many rumors about the origins of this holiday but the most popular consensus is that it originated in 1983 with the first celebration being held in Mexico. The JZAD (Jenny Zapata Appreciation Day) is a very popular event that draws many people from all walks of life. People come from all over to celebrate JZAD and he climax of the day is a grand parade that spans 25 city blocks and includes a stunning float display.

Who is Jenny Zapata?

Not much is known about Jenny Zapata-there have been some artifacts recovered in the deserts of Idaho that suggest she settled in the area but its not known if she lived there long. There have been rumors stating that Jenny was a descendant of the Mexican Revolutionary Emiliano Zapata because they share a common last name and the same bravery that inspires people to greatness. In reality though, Jenny came from Hertfordshire, located in the eastern part of England.

Why Jenny?

The legitimacy of the JZAD has been questioned by historians for decades. They argue that Jenny Zapata was a normal girl that never did anything extraordinary. What they fail to realize is that those who attend the JZAD do so for that very reason. Jenny may not have created calculus like Isaac Newton but she did rise above her humble beginnings to inspire people like Rocky Balboa. If the JZAD ever gets removed from the calendar, it will live on forever in people's hearts.

This appears to be made up. Wikipedia is not for things made up one day. PrimeHunter (talk) 21:51, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Saent-Johns, Artist (Geraldine Saent-Johns, Gerry Saent-Johns, Geraldine McCormick)

draft article

1930-2006. Canadian born, resided in Ohio. Specialized in Wildlife, still life in a photo-realistic manner. Self taught, learnt technique through the study/sketching of European masterworks. Birds of prey, falconry subjects, equestrian, and animals within their natural habitat were of particular interest and contributed to the wealth of her output. Meduims included mainly oil on canvas, water color, graphite, and "gemstone" , being sliced quartz or mineral rocks in which detailed miniatures of wildlife were painted directly on to the crystal interior of the stone after bening polished. Highly sought after, these gemstones have been obtained by Neil Armstrong as well as The Duke Of Windsor. The Duke of Windsor was so taken by these miniatures that he remained undecided as to which ones to purchase, relying on his wife to make the decision. Her work has appeared in fine auction houses such as Christies of London.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Ajk216 (talk • contribs) 23:04, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like you are trying to start an article. This is a forum to ask questions about editing. Try Article Wizard for help starting a new article.SPhilbrick T 13:04, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

European championship money

intermilan won the european championship game. how much money did they get for winning cup? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.180.10.5 (talk) 01:27, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See UEFA Champions League#Prize money for money awarded by UEFA to the teams. Players may have bonus deals with their club.

Have you tried the Entertainment 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.Template:Z38 PrimeHunter (talk) 01:38, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stephen Knights (Judge Knights)

[redacted unsourced negative material about a living person] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gemmaladen (talk • contribs) 06:56, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Have you got a question? This is a page for questions about using and editing Wikipedia. If you are suggesting a new article, please read WP:YFA and WP:N. --ColinFine (talk) 07:47, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please also see our policy on biographies of living persons, which requires that any material about someone living - and especially contentious material - be cited to reliable sources. Gonzonoir (talk) 08:01, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Permission to edit?

Hi - appreciate the work you do to maintain and extend this amazing resource that I use constantly!

The questions I have are thus:

1. Should I take the feedback I am receiving on the muscle page as a signal not to bother?

2. If not, how should I offer / make contributions to the muscle page? (Note - I don't intend to delete anything that is already on the page, unless it is part of an agreement with others attempting to improve the page.)

I've been a user/lurker for some time, but wanted to help with the muscle pages. The muscle page seems to be protected and also has some(old) discussion what to do with it. I added some suggestions on the discussion page, attempting to respect what others had written before trying to change the main page. It seems to be being picked on slightly unreasonably, but I can deal with that. It would be nice to have an administrator's thoughts on that particular conversation, though.

I've also added a comment to the motor unit discussion page which I hope to make into an addition to the motor unit page. That may give you a further idea of how I may contribute and if such contributions seem reasonable. It was written as a comment to a question on the muscle discussion page, before I realized there was a motor unit page, so needs to be rewritten to reflect the transition to a Wikipedia entry.

Thanks, QuietJohn (talk) 18:50, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need permission to edit, but, as you have seen on Talk:Muscle, you should get consensus to make sweeping changes to established articles. You are going about that in the correct way by raising issues on the talk page. As one of the posts there says, Wikipedia does have its own way of doing things and it can seem a little counter-intuitive at first, especially to someone with a background in research - Wikipedia articles are not like research papers. You are clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we always need enthusiastic and knowledgeable editors, so I would begin by making clean up edits to articles about subjects within your sphere of interest, but bearing in mind the guidance that you will find at WP:RS, WP:V, WP:NPOV and WP:OR. I have also left a welcome message on your talk page with a lot of links to other useful pages to get you started. You should also check out the Anatomy Wikiproject and seek advice on its talk page. Hope this helps. – ukexpat (talk) 20:13, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seeking information about adding an article

Hello I have joined today and I will like to do an article about a religious ministy I will like to get some information in regards to what type of information I can submit to do this article and submitting it to Wilipedia.

Also seeking information on how to begin I am a bit confused in regards to the subpage and the article page, also I read that websites and blogs are not credible places for information and your article may be deleted.

Can some please assist me. Thanks very much.

Inhisarms (talk) 00:29, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikipedia! Glad you look forward to contributing. Information on Wikipedia has to follow quite a bulky list of policies and guidelines. However, the most important ones that you need to worry about when starting an article are as follow:

The subject of the article should be notable, or in other words, the subject should be "worthy of notice" or "important" enough to have their own encyclopedia article. One of the things that makes a subject notable is their coverage in third-party sources, which I will briefly describe next. Different subjects have different standards for notability. At the right of this page is a list of the different categories that explain notability guidelines for each article.
An article and the information in it should be backed up with reliable sources to verify it. Reliable sources can be found in books, newspapers, reliable web site articles, etc. Regarding websites, some are considered good sources, others aren't. It depends on what the website is, as basically anyone can have a website. You are correct about blogs; they are typically not considered reliable sources.
An article should be written in a neutral point of view, or in other words, be unbiased.

These are some of the key points of article inclusion. Of course, I barely covered them and just defined them; you can always click on the bolded links to read more and understand them better. Most articles are deleted for not being notable or not containing sources. As long as you try to meet these standards, your article will be fine. Remember, others will always improve your article.

When creating your article, you may want to check out the Manual of Style if you need assistance in formatting and styling of articles.

Since this is your first article, check out Wikipedia:Starting an article and Wikipedia:Your first article. These pages will assist you in writing your first article and will expand on what I listed above. The Article wizard can also help you create your first article in a step-by-step process. Good luck! If you've got any more questions about certain things, feel free to list them here, ask me on my talk page, or ask on your own talk page using the helpme template to bring attention to your question. In addition, I have left a message on your talk page that has plenty of links that you may find useful. ~SuperHamster Talk Contribs 00:48, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Talk pages

How do I get to someone's talk page?