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Question from 3DmicroPrintExpert (11:22, 4 April 2024)

Hi, I got a question regarding adding a language. I added the English version of a German article about a company called Nanoscribe. I work with their devices in my research and think it's worth to mention them in English wikipedia too. But I don't know how to connect these two articles with each other. Could you help me? --3DmicroPrintExpert (talk) 11:22, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @3DmicroPrintExpert. Welcome to Wikipedia! The page about Wikipedia:Wikidata should answer your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to let me know! 94rain ^Talk 09:01, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @94rain thanks for your reply. I found the way. But since my article has been moved back to drafts, I can't link to it now. I changed a lot of sources after it was pointed out to me that some sources weren't good.

But now my article has been in the drafts for about two months. Could you give me some advice on what I can do about this? There are ~2600 articles waiting for review. So right now it feels like I did all this work for nothing :( 3DmicroPrintExpert (talk) 08:47, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

New page patrol May 2024 Backlog drive

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Question from Hot92texoma (15:10, 21 April 2024)

when i google my title it does not show on google page for wiki, how do i fix that or how do edit title search? --Hot92texoma (talk) 15:10, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Hot92texoma. Generally speaking, drafts and user space pages are not indexed. You'll need to get the draft published to the article space in order to get the page indexed. Please see WP:SEO for more info. 94rain ^Talk 07:04, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from RuffledParrot (18:55, 23 April 2024)

I need to add a citation, pointing to the birth record of Vesta Tilley showing the birth address, which has been given incorrectly as Commandery Street. This is a national Record Office document, available only upon payment. Should I quote the route to it thus: (BIRTHS: POWLES, Matilda Alice, Worcester, JUN 1864, Vol 6c, P323). It would not be a hyperlink. --RuffledParrot (talk) 18:55, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @RuffledParrot. Welcome to Wikipedia! Is the national Record Office document available online? If so, you can just link that page even it says it requires payment. If not, it's still fine if there's no hyperlink. See also Wikipedia:Verifiability#Access_to_sources 94rain ^Talk 07:08, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I got very busy after my first edit on further Vesta Tilley background research, but did add on a couple of citations after your reply, and finally today have got back to it properly, added a few more details, and will do one more citation a bit later today. Maybe one day I'll write something about the Star Music Hall in Nottingham, for a hot link, but not yet! RuffledParrot (talk) 12:52, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Sorry - should have said Star Music Hall in Gloucester ;) RuffledParrot (talk) 12:53, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Stylojohn (08:02, 24 April 2024)

What are some effective strategies for navigating disputes and reaching consensus on contentious topics within Wikipedia's editing community, especially when dealing with conflicting viewpoints or interpretations of reliable sources? --Stylojohn (talk) 08:02, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Stylojohn. Welcome to Wikipedia! In general, you can take a look at WP:DISPUTE for resolving conflicts. For reliable sources, Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard would an ideal venue for such discussions. 94rain ^Talk 07:24, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Realcontribution (15:14, 26 April 2024)

Based on Drafting a Wikipedia article, once I'm done can I move it to the main space without submitting it for review if my account is older than 4 days --Realcontribution (talk) 15:14, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Realcontribution. Welcome to Wikipedia! Yes, you can move it to the mainspace, and it still goes to the WP:New page review process. Your article can still get deleted if it does not meet our policies. 94rain ^Talk 07:26, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Avshai911 (13:51, 27 April 2024)

Hi, I'm an Ayurveda doctor, so my expertise lies primarily in Ayurveda-related topics. Could you guide me on where to find such articles for reference and editing? Also, I have some photographs of herbs commonly used in Ayurveda. How can I incorporate them into the articles? Appreciate any advice or assistance. --Avshai911 (talk) 13:51, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Avshai911. Welcome to Wikipedia! You can take a look at Category:Ayurveda to find such articles. WP:Petscan is also a good tool to use, where you can get a list of all articles within one category and all its subcategories. Let me know if there is anything else that I can help with! 94rain ^Talk 07:30, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Preyn1 (16:12, 5 May 2024)

The article on the 136th Airlift Wing TEXaANG states that in 1966 the unit made transitional deployments to Ramstein Air Base Germany. The actual deployments were not to Ramstein but to Rhein Main Air Base in Frankfurt. However, the “Ramstein” reference in the article is itself a link and when I click to edit it it merely opens the Ramstein link. Might be simpler if you just made the change. Source: at the time I was in the 136ARW public affairs office and made several deployments myself. --Preyn1 (talk) 16:12, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Preyn1. Welcome to Wikipedia! Feel free to edit the article directly. If you don't have the permission to edit the article, you can post what you just wrote on the talk page. 94rain ^Talk 06:02, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sameisinsane (16:26, 7 May 2024)

Hello, I'm Same and I'm wondering that if information can't be worded in a manner that is neutral should it be left out providing the information is just an accessory and not needed. --Sameisinsane (talk) 16:26, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Same. Welcome to Wikipedia! It is generally a good practice to leave it out. See also Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view#Achieving_neutrality. Let me know if you have any questions! 94rain ^Talk 06:04, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Boswellndabajr (13:36, 12 May 2024)

how can i write a good actical --Boswellndabajr (talk) 13:36, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Boswellndabajr! Welcome to Wikipedia! You can take a look at WP:Writing better articles. Let me know if you have any questions! 94rain ^Talk 06:04, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Droste1977 (21:24, 12 May 2024)

Hi, when I started to learn about editing I figured I would begin with topics which I am quite familiar with because I have published in that area. The topic I know most about is German nationality law. The Wikipedia article on that is rated GA and that supposedly is above my "pay grade." I agree that the article is good, but it can be improved further. Besides little things I noticed that it does not touch on the political controversies behind this area of law. I also just looked at a very different article on ranked-choice voting, and I was actually recruited to work on 2024 election articles. That article also does not mention that election rules in this country are highly controversial. How can you cover these topics without mentioning the political controversies? --Blaze Droste1977 21:24, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Droste1977. Welcome to Wikipedia! Sorry for the late response. You can cover these topics by:

• Adding Reliable Sources: Cite reputable sources that discuss the political controversies.
• Neutral Tone: Present the controversies factually without taking sides.
• Balanced Coverage: Ensure all significant viewpoints are included to provide a balanced perspective.

Let me know if you have any more questions! 94rain ^Talk 05:29, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Santhuchinku on Talk:Artificial intelligence (disambiguation) (04:10, 16 May 2024)

What about bentham --Santhuchinku (talk) 04:10, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Santhuchinku. Welcome to Wikipedia. Sorry, I didn't quite understand your question, could you clarify it? 94rain ^Talk 05:30, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from InvasionFrmWithin! (14:22, 16 May 2024)

How can I create a new Wikipedia? --InvasionFrmWithin! (talk) 14:22, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @InvasionFrmWithin!. Welcome to Wikipedia. You can start from Help:Your first article. Let me know if you have any questions! 94rain ^Talk 05:31, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Wadalaan1 (11:17, 17 May 2024)

I want post an information to wikipedia. How to do --Wadalaan1 (talk) 11:17, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Wadalaan1. Welcome to Wikipedia! If the information already has a relevant article, you can improve the article by adding additional information (See Help:Edit). If it does not have an article, you can create it! You can start from Help:Your first article. Let me know if you have any questions! 94rain ^Talk 05:33, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Wadalaan Gorgaate Hawiye

Wadalaan Gorgaate Hawiye waa curud xigeenka Gorgaate hawiye. Waxa uuna degaa deegaano badan oo kala tirsan soomaaliya sida: Koonfurta Soomaaliya gaar ahaan Shabeelada hoose, galmudug, soomaali galbeed iyo gobolka banaadir Wadalaan1 (talk) 11:21, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Wadalaan1. This is the English Wikipedia. If you are looking for another language, please take a look at https://www.wikipedia.org 94rain ^Talk 05:34, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from T72215 on Help:Contents (20:18, 18 May 2024)

Hi there, I just wanted to ask if I can publish a Wikipedia page that was written by somebody and still not published. --T72215 (talk) 20:18, 18 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @T72215. Welcome to Wikipedia! If it's a draft, you can submit it for review by placing {{subst:submit}} to the page. I hope this answers your question! 94rain ^Talk 05:37, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sudip Kumar maharana on Minister of Finance (India) (09:54, 27 May 2024)

Help me --Sudip Kumar maharana (talk) 09:54, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Sudip Kumar maharana. Sure I'm happy to help. May I know what I can help with? 94rain ^Talk 05:37, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Yeensomnium (19:54, 2 June 2024)

I've got a question regarding how to add something to the "References" page. --Yeensomnium (talk) 19:54, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Yeensomnium. Welcome to Wikipedia! You can take a look at Help:Referencing_for_beginners. Let me know if you have any questions! 94rain ^Talk 05:38, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Kentucky Rain24

Hi94Rain

It has been a while , and happily, I;ve been able to get around without the need to bug you too much.

I do have a question from an issue that came up today - there is a new article - 2024 Nuseirat rescue operation, that some editors want renamed (to a name with "Massacre" in the title. I object to that name (as do others) and it has not been changed , yet.

Another editor than went and created a new article with the name the was objected to. Is that an appropriate way to resolve these kinds of disagreements - having 2 articles about the same thing, but with diffenrt names expressing the opposing points of view? Kentucky Rain24 (talk) 20:25, 8 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Kentucky Rain24. I'm sorry for the delayed response. Thank you for contributions to Wikipedia during this time! You can take a look at WP:Merging#How to merge if you believe it is not controversial. Otherwise, you can proposing a merge. 94rain ^Talk 08:25, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Chinmay UMC (09:25, 14 June 2024)

I want to create a new article/page for the organisation that I work for. Can you guide me on how to go about using the sandbox, please? --Chinmay (talk) 09:25, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Chinmay UMC. Welcome to Wikipedia! You might want to take a look at WP:FAQ/Organization first, and then you can start by following WP:Your first article. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions during the process. 94rain ^Talk 08:27, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Karmaheart (20:40, 30 June 2024)

hello, how to create a page and view it as a reader before publishing it? --Karmaheart (talk) 20:40, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi Karmaheart. Welcome to Wikipedia! Do you mean WP:Preview? 94rain ^Talk 03:33, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Jamescyieldi (14:37, 2 July 2024)

Hello, I want to create a wikipedia article for my company. --Jamescyieldi (talk) 14:37, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Jamescyieldi. Welcome to Wikipedia! You might want to take a look at WP:FAQ/Organization first, and then you can start by following WP:Your first article. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions during the process. 94rain ^Talk 08:16, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Sinenhanhla on Talk:Brazzers (20:00, 4 July 2024)

Why thing happen in this time --Sinenhanhla (talk) 20:00, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Sinenhanhla. Welcome to Wikipedia! For questions not directly related to editing Wikipedia, I recommend asking at WP:Reference Desk! 94rain ^Talk 06:06, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bloodydozer (08:26, 5 July 2024)

Hello how do I add a person to wikipedia? --Bloodydozer (talk) 08:26, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Bloodydozer. Welcome to Wikipedia! I recommend checking out Wikipedia:FAQ/Article_subjects and then you can start by following WP:Your first article. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions during the process. 94rain ^Talk 06:05, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from GeoNotes (17:05, 10 July 2024)

Are you and AI entity? --GeoNotes (talk) 17:05, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @GeoNotes. Welcome to Wikipedia! I'm not an AI entity. I'm just a Wikipedia user like you. 94rain ^Talk 06:06, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hibuş (20:46, 13 July 2024)

How can I add a person to Wikipedia --Hibuş (talk) 20:46, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Hibuş. Welcome to Wikipedia! I recommend checking out Wikipedia:FAQ/Article_subjects and then you can start by following WP:Your first article. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions during the process. 94rain ^Talk 06:05, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Utsavpoudelnep (04:27, 17 July 2024)

how to write a article in wikipedia? --Utsavpoudelnep (talk) 04:27, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Utsavpoudelnep. Welcome to Wikipedia! I recommend checking out Wikipedia:FAQ/Article_subjects and then you can start by following WP:Your first article 94rain ^Talk 18:36, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sanazeghtesadinia (19:31, 17 July 2024)

hi, once I wrote my page it disappeared. I made a new one and it doesn't let me edit! what should I do? thanks --Sanazeghtesadinia (talk) 19:31, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sanazeghtesadinia (19:51, 17 July 2024)

hi, how can I add a photo that I captured myself to the article? --Sanazeghtesadinia (talk) 19:51, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

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