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Speedy deletion nomination of Wilson & Ditch talk: Digging America

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Hello, IAmChaos

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Wilson & Ditch talk: Digging America for deletion, because it seems to be inappropriate for a variety of reasons. For more details please see the notice on the article.

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Thanks!

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Shocksingularity (talk) 03:28, 1 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I believe that was created by request at AFC/R. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 02:21, 11 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Temporary account IP viewer granted

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Request for Name- Change of Article and Proposal for a wholesale rewrite

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Hello, I represent the organization previously known as **National Coalition Against Gambling**. Our organization officially changed its name to **Stop Predatory Gambling** in 2008

I am not editing directly due to a conflict of interest. Could a neutral editor please update:

The article title and all references to our old name.

The introductory section to reflect the current name and mission.

The history section to include verifiable, neutral information about our work from 2008 onward. I have provided reliable sources below to verify these updates:

https://www.stoppredatorygambling.org/our-history/

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/can-a-scrappy-one-person-nonprofit-transform-in-time

"'Addictive, Exploitive, Manipulative': Les Bernal Breaks Down Predatory Gambling Ahead of Super Bowl".

"Les Bernal on the Case Against Predatory Gambling" The Big Gamble: The world of online sports betting in the US | Fault Lines Documentary.

"Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation - GuideStar Profile". this is the link to my user page sandbox that has the information i would like incorporated

User:Caherniv/sandbox Thank you for your time and help! Caherniv (talk) 13:42, 22 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Caherniv - I moved the page, and added an edit request tag so that editors experienced in that area may help you out! Happy Editing--IAmChaos 01:54, 23 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]


Ryah Nixon Page

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Hi! I am a representative of Ryah Nixon, and the changes I made to her Wiki page were done at her request. How can I get them back up? Thank you! OneMoreFanBway (talk) 04:15, 30 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I replied at your talk page. IAmChaos 04:16, 30 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Guide to temporary accounts

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Hello, IAmChaos. This message is being sent to remind you of significant upcoming changes regarding logged-out editing.

Starting 4 November, logged-out editors will no longer have their IP address publicly displayed. Instead, they will have a temporary account (TA) associated with their edits. Users with some extended rights like administrators and CheckUsers, as well as users with the temporary account IP viewer (TAIV) user right will still be able to reveal temporary users' IP addresses and all contributions made by temporary accounts from a specific IP address or range.

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Administrators' newsletter – November 2025

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Rollback granted

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Hi IAmChaos. After reviewing your request, I have enabled rollback on your account. Please keep the following things in mind while using rollback:

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I'm sure you'll do great with rollback, and feel free to leave me a message on my talk page if you run into trouble or have any questions about appropriate use of rollback. If you no longer want rollback, contact me and I'll remove it. For information on rollback, see Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Rollback (even though you're not an admin) and Wikipedia:Rollback. Good luck and thanks! – robertsky (talk) 10:23, 7 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 20:26, 10 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:AFC/R and WP:ARBECR

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Hi IAmChaos, first thank you for your work at WP:AFC/R and checking behind things. I am coming here regarding this comment where you reopened a request I declined due to WP:ARBECR. I get where you are coming from but time and again I have seen admins and Arbs explain A1 is very specific and only includes edit requests on article talk pages so anything outside of that is not allowed which includes the Wikipedia namespace, Drafts, etc. See User talk:S0091/Archive 5#A comment you made a long time ago for one example directly involving me and erroneous guidance unknowingly I gave.

I am not going to re-close the redirect request but just wanted to explain why I take a very strict interpretation. I can see the argument that WP:AFC/R is essentially an edit request but in the Wikipedia namespace. What I do suggest though is posing the question at WT:Arbitration Committee/Clerks. If you do that, please ping me as I am interested in the response. Thanks again, S0091 (talk) 20:50, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@S0091 Question posed at WP:ACCN#WP:ECR Exemption A1 question. Feel free to chime in! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 21:19, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Awesome! Depending in the answer I might have a follow up question. S0091 (talk) 21:31, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of List of SSLV Launch Complex launches

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Hello there! I wanted to know that what was the reason behind the deletion of my draft article? – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ 🗿 08:12, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, the draft was not deleted. You can find it at Draft:List of SSLV Launch Complex launches. I tagged the leftovers from the move for deletion under the policy at WP:R2, since you didn’t after you moved it to draft. Log entry. I would offer to look at the draft, but i’m traveling and on my phone right now. IAmChaos(alt acct - please ping my main) 13:37, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
That's a relief. I thought I lost my hardwork in a blink of an eye! You're more than welcome to review the draft. Have a safe and pleasant journey. Regards! – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ 🗿 15:55, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from MAYADAV91 (04:55, 16 November 2025)

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Hallo... I want to write new article about one marathi writer. What can I do for this? --MAYADAV91 (talk) 04:55, 16 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @MAYADAV91. We don't recommend new users starting off by creating an articel from scrathch, but if you would like to try, look at this page for instructions! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 16:18, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:AFC/R - Closing a request

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Hello! Just letting you know that the automated tool didn't properly close one of the requests, or answer all of the redirects in that request. (Diff) Cheers :-) LR.127 (talk) 18:51, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@LR.127 I answered two as {{R from modification}}. I am not familiar with the topic, so I left the acronyms for another editor to review. I have a few minutes now, so I can take another look. The userscript will only close a request if you respond to all of the open requests. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 18:54, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am looking for guidance

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Hello IAmChaos, I hope you can provide me some guidance. I found this article, and at first I think I should move the 7th inline citation tag to the end of the sentence like this: is 100% preventable[7]. But then, I opened that 7th source and I didn't find any direct statement that claims "food poisoning is 100% preventable"; so what could be the best way to edit the article here, should I delete the entire statement? and if I do so, should I add something about it on the talk section or it is ok to not mention it? Palcoti (talk) 23:37, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Great spot @Palcoti! There is a section on prevention on the cited page, but it does not say that it is 100%. The best options here are
  1. Find a reliable source that says it is 100%
  2. Drop a note on the talk page; there are over 200 people watching it right now, then if you get no response, asking at the Food wikiproject, which seems pretty active.
  3. Or, just edit it yourself. A famous guideline here on Wikipedia is WP:BB, or Be Bold! Fix the issue you think was found. If someone disagrees, they will undo it and we can start a discussion on why. This is the BRD cycle.
I think the third option is the best for most edits, so go ahead and make the change. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 01:14, 22 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your help @IAmChaos, I also think the best option is number 3 because I read is statically impossible in practice that an event can occur every 100% of the time. Also I found this statement has been for around 15 years, so do you know any way to quickly jump to the moment when the data was added? because it took me a lot of time to find it. Palcoti (talk) 02:23, 22 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know a good way to do that, unfortunately. ​ The folks over at WT:URA may have a tool that I am unfamiliar with, but I would personally end up stumbling around, probably skipping 50 edits at a time to narrow it down, and that doesn't seem like fun. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 02:31, 22 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Palcoti, the tool you're looking for is WP:BLAME. -- asilvering (talk) 03:18, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks @Asilvering! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 04:59, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you @Asilvering, that's going to be very useful. Palcoti (talk) 10:56, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Articles for creation backlog drive

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Hello IAmChaos:

WikiProject Articles for creation is holding a month long Backlog Drive in December!
The goal of this drive is to reduce the backlog of unreviewed drafts to less than half a month of outstanding reviews from the current 2+ months. Bonus points will be given for reviewing drafts that have been waiting more than 30 days. The drive is running from 1 December 2025 through 31 December 2025.

You may find Category:AfC pending submissions by age or other categories and sorting helpful.

Barnstars will be given out as awards at the end of the drive.
There is a backlog of over 3000 pages, so start reviewing drafts. We're looking forward to your help!

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Redirect autopatrolled nominations

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Thanks for your recent nominations here :) Always good to be decreasing the backlog more efficently than chipping away one redirect at a time. Rusalkii (talk) 22:54, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

​That's what I'm hoping for! Thanks for going through them. It takes a village! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 02:33, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from علی شمالی ساکن ساری on Wikipedia:Sandbox (19:36, 26 November 2025)

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چگونه می توانم به راحتی بفهم که که ویروس جاسوسی یا مخرب خیلی پنهان وقوی به برنامه ها و سیستم و دستگاه من وارد شده است؟؟ 🙏 --علی شمالی ساکن ساری (talk) 19:36, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @علی شمالی ساکن ساری, unfortunately I do not speak arabic. If you are concerned that you rcomputer is infected, and you are not very into technology, you should ask a trusted friend or maybe a professional coworker who runs computer systems for help. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 22:32, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Anthony Martin article message

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So, I did receive the message onto the article I was drafting. So, can I add anything related to a 1999-2000 court file I found on him. Would, that make it more notable? Virtualgreen (talk) 15:46, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to add as many reliable sources as you can fit! Your draft is in the queue so other reviewers will look at it and see your work, as well as your updates since i commented. ​ Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 22:35, 29 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Hassan 2063 (22:28, 29 November 2025)

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Question on creating free websites --Hassan 2063 (talk) 22:28, 29 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Hassan 2063, Wikipedia is not a webhost, see WP:NOT for more information on that. If you would like to host a website, there are many other places that can do it. If you want a free static site, I recommend using Cloudflare's pages, but that's a personal recommendation, and is completely unrelated to Wikipedia. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 22:31, 29 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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@Dbeef {{ygm}} right back at you! IAmChaos(alt acct - please ping my main) 18:54, 30 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from JeanElz (05:27, 2 December 2025)

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Hello I created the page for Theyene natalii. At the bottom of the page it requires more categories. I cannot find any more categories to add, so must I create categories for instance "spiders from Southern Africa" or will this notice disappear after awhile? Thanks --JeanElz (talk) 05:27, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@JeanElz Generally, we would use existing categories. I see the tag was added when there was only one category on the page, but it now has three appropriate categories, so I am going to go ahead and remove that tag for you now. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 16:36, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of 271,000

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Thanks! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 02:31, 4 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect listed at Redirects for discussion

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Assistance With Article For Deletion: Joekels

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Hi @IAmChaos

I noticed on the article I created Joekels, that you previously made some small edits. The article has now been marked as AfD, and I was wondering if it would be possible for you to assist in the voting discussion to help keep it up, and help improve the article further, so that it can improve and avoid deletion. I'm not sure if this is correct protocol to follow here as I am pretty new to Wikipedia, but I thought I would give it a shot. Thanks in advance. Van1985 (talk) 08:29, 12 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Van1985 It looks like the only edit I made to the page was adding a short description. I wouldn't know enough about the topic to write much in the article itself. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 02:25, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources."

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Hi,

I am special needs and getting reliable sources is really hard for me to do, I have already contacted many people for more sources for my work and the highest I got was from GamesBeat, I have got a reply from people at GamesBeat but due to them being busy with other stories they could not publish mine, getting anymore sources then what I have I have trouble with.

Is it possible for my page to be reconsidered?

Thank you. Kxttydrea (talk) 21:18, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Kxttydrea, writing about yourself is generally very difficult on Wikipedia, as you would have a conflict of interest. Your draft seems to have already been deleted once by User:Explicit for being promotional, and to be honest it looks to me like it qualifies for that deletion criteria again. Also, a list of sources at the end is not adequate for Wikipedia articles, you need to use inline citations. {{inline}} explains that problem, and instructions for including citations are given at WP:INLINECITE. I would also suggest looking at the message I left on your talk page about writing an autobiography on Wikipedia. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 21:27, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of Ikipedia

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Speedy deletion nomination of Wikiedia

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A tag has been placed on Wikiedia requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G4 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be a repost of material that was previously deleted following a deletion discussion, such as at Articles for deletion. When a page has substantially identical content to that of a page deleted after a discussion, and any changes in the content do not address the reasons for which the material was previously deleted, it may be deleted at any time.

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The Signpost: 17 December 2025

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Question from Ziyang11 (01:07, 18 December 2025)

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How do I create an article --Ziyang11 (talk) 01:07, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Ziyang11, for information, I would recommend reading H:YFA. Generally we don't advise new editors to start by writing an entire article though. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 05:12, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Elicha9697 (14:36, 22 December 2025)

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Jésus Christ est ressuscité --Elicha9697 (talk) 14:36, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Alithos Anesti! Surrexit Vere, Alleulia! Can I help you with anything on Wikipedia? ​ Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 16:23, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks you

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Mer ~2025-42248-42 (talk) 16:24, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @~2025-42248-42, can I help you with anything on Wikipedia? Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 16:25, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Breakfast fast foods" listed at Redirects for discussion

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The redirect Breakfast fast foods has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 December 22 § Breakfast fast foods until a consensus is reached. Steel1943 (talk) 18:32, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at RFD. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 05:18, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Archiving redirect autopatrol discussions

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Stupid question: is there a process for this other than deleting the completed requests off the main page and then copying a link to Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Redirect autopatrol list/Old requests? Rusalkii (talk) 19:21, 24 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Rusalkii: Seemingly no. I just did a few yesterday, I figured two weeks was long enough to let them linger. The way the archive is set up makes it a little more complicated than OCA, or sigmabot, but I'm sure we could ask one of the many archiving bot ops to try it if you think it's worth the effort. It's a rather low profile page though I think. Maybe User:MusikAnimal, his bot does more than just moving sections for the WP:PERM pages. Again though, not sure how much effort we want to put in. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 22:11, 24 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Season's Greetings

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2026!

Hello IAmChaos, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2026.
Happy editing,
Abishe (talk) 11:15, 25 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 11:15, 25 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Pending AfC submissions being reviewed now

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You may not be aware that there is a bot which patrols this category and reminds users to give them a chance to do something about the draft. Please consider leaving the drafts for the bot so reviewers can be notified and given ample time to sort out what they want to do with the draft, otherwise it'll be returned to the queue anyway in due time. — Tenshi! (Talk page) 00:17, 26 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 05:57, 26 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

New pages patrol January–February 2026 Backlog drive

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January–February 2026 Backlog Drive | New pages patrol

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Question from Alpha-i Filmworks Limited on Alpha-i (17:25, 27 December 2025)

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Alpha-i Filmworks Limited --Alpha-i Filmworks Limited (talk) 17:25, 27 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Cultureansplants (11:47, 2 January 2026)

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Hi Happy New Year! I've added an article via sandbox. Do you have any advice on how it can be published please? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Cultureansplants/sandbox --Cultureansplants (talk) 11:47, 2 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

New Article Draft

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I submitted an article yesterday, Magyar Abdullah, and I did get an acknowledgement. It said I could continue to edit and improve ("In the meantime, you can continue to improve this submission by editing normally") but seems I can not edit what I see. How can I edit and improve? Where is the magic button? Happy New Year meanwhile :) Murat (talk) 18:16, 4 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The edit button should be at the normal place on the top of the page. A reviewer will be around, hopefully within 3 weeks to review your draft, to look over it. I can't look right now I am in a stressful place in real life with {{Moving}} Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 05:03, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

"Cary Kaiming Huang" listed at Redirects for discussion

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The redirect Cary Kaiming Huang has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 January 6 § Cary Kaiming Huang until a consensus is reached. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 05:50, 6 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Replied, pinging AFC requester. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 18:50, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – January 2026

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2025).

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Question from Naeemahaliyasmall (17:44, 9 January 2026)

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Hello. I need your help. What can I do --Naeemahaliyasmall (talk) 17:44, 9 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Msajidosdire (10:16, 13 January 2026) (2)

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How do i write or add abotu Osdire.com freelance marketpalce --Msajidosdire (talk) 10:16, 13 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Msajidosdire. You can see information about that at H:YFA. Happy Editing -- IAmChaos 18:23, 13 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Van Dusa (15:43, 14 January 2026)

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how do I create a new wikipedia page --Van Dusa (talk) 15:43, 14 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Wexmoney (20:56, 14 January 2026)

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how can i get someone to make bernadoodle into an article --Wexmoney (talk) 20:56, 14 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Mn noyon (23:24, 14 January 2026)

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security active all appp --Mn noyon (talk) 23:24, 14 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Kipzes on Help:Introduction to Wikipedia (13:33, 15 January 2026)

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Hello how do I create wikipedia --Kipzes (talk) 13:33, 15 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Business studies

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Business Kipzes (talk) 13:36, 15 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 15 January 2026

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Question from EddyResearch (20:18, 17 January 2026)

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Hello , Can I start creating my own page , I just joined --EddyResearch (talk) 20:18, 17 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2026-04

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Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Updates for editors

  • The tray shown on Special:Diff in mobile view has been redesigned. It is now collapsed by default, and incorporates a link to undo the edit being viewed, making it easier for mobile editors and reviewers to take action while keeping the interface uncluttered. [1]
  • The Global Watchlist lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The extension continues to improve — it now automatically determines the text direction (ensuring correct display of sites with unusual domain names) and shows detailed descriptions for log actions. Later this week, a new permanent link for page creations and CSS classes for each entry element will be added. [2][3][4][5]
  • Recurrent item View all 32 community-submitted tasks that were resolved last week. For example, the previously observed issue in Vector 2022, where anchor link targets were obscured by the sticky header, has now been addressed. [6]

Updates for technical contributors

  • As mentioned in the October 2025 deprecation announcement, MediaWiki Interfaces team will begin sunsetting all transform endpoints containing a trailing slash from the MediaWiki REST API the week of January 26. Changes are expected to roll out to all wikis on or before January 30th. All API users currently calling them are encouraged to transition to the non-trailing slash versions. Both endpoint variations can be found, compared, and tested using the REST Sandbox. If you have questions or encounter any problems, please file a ticket in Phabricator to the #MW-Interfaces-Team board.
  • Interactive reference documentation for the Wikimedia REST API has moved. Requests to API docs previously hosted through RESTBase (e.g.: https://en.wikipedia.org/api/rest_v1/) are now redirected to the REST Sandbox.
  • The WMF Wikidata Platform team (WDP) has published its January 2026 newsletter. It includes updates on the legacy full-graph endpoint decommissioning, the User-Agent policy change, the monthly Blazegraph migration office hours, and efforts to reduce regressions caused by the legacy endpoint shutdown. As a reminder, you can subscribe to the WDP newsletter!
  • Recurrent item Detailed code updates later this week: MediaWiki

Meetings and events

  • The Wikimedia Hackathon Northwestern Europe 2026 will take place on 13-14 March 2026 in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Applications opened mid-December and will close soon or when capacity is reached. It's a two-day, technically oriented hackathon bringing together Wikimedians from the region. Hope to see you there!

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Question from Hasina safi on Soroush Plus (13:50, 20 January 2026)

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Hi How can I download the Soroush Plus application? --Hasina safi (talk) 13:50, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Abiodun babami (06:24, 23 January 2026)

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How do I start edit --Abiodun babami (talk) 06:24, 23 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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