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Knowledge of the English Language
I can not stand it when someone who is not a native speaker of the English Language tells me that I am wrong, I am a licensed amateur Radio operator AKA HAM and a licensed radio & TV station Engineer, I see no need to list every radio, transmitter, receiver, transceiver I have ever owned and or operated in my life, unlike some tossers who have to list every thing under the sun 🌞 in a category. Soupy666 (talk) 20:11, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Do you have a point you are trying to make here? · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 00:59, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
Question from RexPflueger (17:34, 30 August 2024)
I made two Wiki accounts. I think I know the answer to this question, but do you know if there is any way to delete a Wiki account? --RexPflueger (talk) 17:34, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi RexPflueger, It is not usually possible, but an account that is not wanted can be blocked indefinitely. What is the unwanted account? (don't use it to make any edits if possible). Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:43, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- It’s this account that I am currently using. 2600:100A:B113:37F9:A98F:2613:CC73:4571 (talk) 12:54, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- RexPflueger, please make the block request while signed in to the relevant account, as that is the necessary proof that the account holder is the one requesting the block. · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 13:56, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- Okay. Can you explain how I would request the block on my other account? Is there anything that explains step by step how to do that? Also I would still like to try and make a wiki page for my friend. Since I already submitted a draft, could I submit the same one on my other account? RexPflueger (talk) 18:17, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- If you want the account User:RexPflueger to be blocked, you must make the request while logged in as RexPflueger, since that proves that you are requesting a block of your own account, which is straightforward. If you request the block from another account, it starts getting complicated as we do not know for certain that you actually own the two accounts without an investigation which would invade your privacy to some extent, a thing we avoid if possible. If you want to continue working on the same draft, you can copy it to a page in the Draft namespace, or a subpage of your other account. Since you appear to not be the real Rex Pflueger, it would be better not to try to use his name as you will probably be blocked for impersonation. We do not allow account names that suggest that you are another specific real person. I could block the account User:RexPflueger for that reason alone, but that would be a relatively unfriendly procedure. All you need to do is, while logged in as User:RexPflueger, make an entry here or on any other admin's page, or on a range of other relevant administrative noticeboards, to say that you would like your account to be blocked. As I am already aware of your backstory, I will not need to investigate further. If you do not know how move the draft to your user space, I can do that too on request. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 08:11, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you so much for clarifying. Yes I would like to request that this account be blacked and if you could move the draft into the user space that would be great. RexPflueger (talk) 00:15, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- User:RexPflueger has been indefinitely blocked per your request. I can move User:RexPflueger/sandbox into you new account user space if you let me know what your new username is. (you will have to make the request from the new username). · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:03, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Great! How do I go about making the request from the new user? 2600:1702:4C0:5910:9F7:5FC5:B983:EBF3 (talk) 00:06, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- It has been done. Good luck with getting the article accepted. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 02:01, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Great! How do I go about making the request from the new user? 2600:1702:4C0:5910:9F7:5FC5:B983:EBF3 (talk) 00:06, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- User:RexPflueger has been indefinitely blocked per your request. I can move User:RexPflueger/sandbox into you new account user space if you let me know what your new username is. (you will have to make the request from the new username). · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:03, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you so much for clarifying. Yes I would like to request that this account be blacked and if you could move the draft into the user space that would be great. RexPflueger (talk) 00:15, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- If you want the account User:RexPflueger to be blocked, you must make the request while logged in as RexPflueger, since that proves that you are requesting a block of your own account, which is straightforward. If you request the block from another account, it starts getting complicated as we do not know for certain that you actually own the two accounts without an investigation which would invade your privacy to some extent, a thing we avoid if possible. If you want to continue working on the same draft, you can copy it to a page in the Draft namespace, or a subpage of your other account. Since you appear to not be the real Rex Pflueger, it would be better not to try to use his name as you will probably be blocked for impersonation. We do not allow account names that suggest that you are another specific real person. I could block the account User:RexPflueger for that reason alone, but that would be a relatively unfriendly procedure. All you need to do is, while logged in as User:RexPflueger, make an entry here or on any other admin's page, or on a range of other relevant administrative noticeboards, to say that you would like your account to be blocked. As I am already aware of your backstory, I will not need to investigate further. If you do not know how move the draft to your user space, I can do that too on request. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 08:11, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- Okay. Can you explain how I would request the block on my other account? Is there anything that explains step by step how to do that? Also I would still like to try and make a wiki page for my friend. Since I already submitted a draft, could I submit the same one on my other account? RexPflueger (talk) 18:17, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- RexPflueger, please make the block request while signed in to the relevant account, as that is the necessary proof that the account holder is the one requesting the block. · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 13:56, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- It’s this account that I am currently using. 2600:100A:B113:37F9:A98F:2613:CC73:4571 (talk) 12:54, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
Question from RexPflueger (17:32, 30 August 2024)
Hi my name is Basia and I am attempting to make a Wiki page for my friend. --RexPflueger (talk) 17:32, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
- I assume that you are trying to write a Wikipedia article about your friend. This can be done, but you should declare a possible conflict of interest, and make sure that everything you write about them is supported by a reliable source, as there will be people who will claim that you have a conflict of interest even if you don't, and it is far better to keep the connection in the open. Ensure that your friend qualifies as a notable topic, or the article will not survive. · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:58, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi! Are you able to move my draft into the user space? Basiac13 (talk) 00:15, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Yes, it is now at User:Basiac13/sandbox. I have made a few edits to better align article structure and layout with the Wikipedia:Manual of Style. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 01:58, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Do you know how to go about putting a picture on the page without getting in trouble. How would I get permission to use a picture? I don't know where to start. Basiac13 (talk) 20:30, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Yes, it is now at User:Basiac13/sandbox. I have made a few edits to better align article structure and layout with the Wikipedia:Manual of Style. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 01:58, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Hi! Are you able to move my draft into the user space? Basiac13 (talk) 00:15, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
Question from Staceyrich (18:54, 3 September 2024)
Hello!
I'm looking to publish my first article and was hoping you could proofread it and provide feedback? Or if that isn't something you can do, can you direct me to someone who can? Thank you! --Staceyrich (talk) 18:54, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Anyone can do that. More importantly, is will the feedback will be useful. Give me the link and I will have a look. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:12, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
- I see that it is not yet anywhere on Wikipedia. The usual procedure is to publish an article either as a sub-article in your User space, or in Draft space. User space is more under your personal control, and draft space is where you would put it for more general exposure to proofreading, feedback, and copyediting. Have you read Help:Your first article? Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 05:22, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
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Speedy deletion nomination of Etelis coruscans
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Hi Pbsouthwood. Good day. I come here to seek your help to block the ip above who is a meat sock/sock that has been mass vandalising German political election articles for the 4th time (different IP address which were blocked by Oshwal). Thank you. Cassiopeia talk 06:26, 12 September 2024 (UTC)
- Sorry, was out yesterday. Can you link me to an example of the vandalism? · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 08:03, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
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Hello, I like to know the knowledge about gst rates on transportation related services ?
Can you help me to solve my these query ? --310894Gauri (talk) 06:51, 19 September 2024 (UTC)
Question from Ula123BD (18:36, 24 September 2024)
hi! im a kid from BD. i want to create an article for my father, who is a famous actor. well, im having trouble finding much citation websites and stuff. please response, thank you whoever you are, though. --Ula123BD (talk) 18:36, 24 September 2024 (UTC)
- It is very difficult to write a neutral article on a member of your family, so we strongly recommend that you don't try to do that, as it is considered a conflict of interests. Secondly, the requirement for reliable references for establishing notability of living people is very important, and the article would be deleted if there are none. A famous actor will be mentioned in newspapers and magazines. Such references do not have to be available on the internet, but they must be possible for our editors to find and check, and it is the responsibility of the person writing about the subject of an article to ensure that the sources are cited. Please read the guidance on Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons, and Wikipedia:Conflict of interest for details · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 04:32, 25 September 2024 (UTC)
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Question from Rayan.tariqq (15:33, 6 October 2024)
Hello, how do I create a new article? --Rayan.tariqq (talk) 15:33, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
- Hi Rayan.tariqq, Have you read Help:Your first article yet? · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 16:59, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
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Question from Hgjqut on Portal:Current events/2024 October 9 (16:59, 9 October 2024)
I accidentally deleted something. And now that I think about it, I'm going to delete my profile that I just opened because I'm nor interested and im hoping that you can fix it for me. Whatever it is I deleted because I'm trying to fix it, but I'm not sure if I can or not sorry. Thanks --Hgjqut (talk) 16:59, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
- Reverting an accidental deletion is very simple, Click on "view history", find the edit in the list and click on undo. Preferably leave an edit summary explaining why you are revering. Cheers · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 06:21, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
- Looks like it has already been fixed. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 06:28, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
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