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Happy St. Patrick's Day

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Ikea Criticisms

Hi Shushugah - sorry to nag but you mentioned in the Ikea talk page you would have a look at my edits and contribute something

Just wanted to give you a friendly nudge in case you had forgotten - and of course no problem if you're too busy to

Welcome to the drive!

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

Fix a random page lacking sources

CactiStaccingCrane (talk)18:55, 1 February 2024 UTC [refresh]via JWB and Geardona (talk to me?)

Question from BigSteeze (13:24, 17 August 2024)

I just added Image to this article Shaboozey. Is it good? --BigSteeze (talk) 13:24, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

@BigSteeze Welcome to Wikipedia! The syntax was correct however you need to take care with copyright. See WP:Free images for further info. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 14:48, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Okay, thanks. BigSteeze (talk) 06:15, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Tentativejupiter (13:58, 21 August 2024)

Hello!

I noticed an image I added to the page I created was removed, but to my knowledge it does not violate any copyright rules, etc. Where can I dispute this violation?

I'm trying to add an image from a Time magazine cover, which is relevant to my article. I see on Time magazine's wiki page they have covers on there too, so I'm trying to understand why it was removed for my submission (which is still under review).

Thank you --Tentativejupiter (talk) 13:58, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

@Tentativejupiter Welcome to Wikipedia! All images on Commons:Main can be used here without restriction however WP:Fair use images can only be used on published articles which drafts are not and satisfy WP:NFCC criteria. Get the article published first. Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 14:07, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hamdan Lawal Danyaro (23:25, 23 August 2024)

Hello Please I want to be a known song artist, but I’m having a difficult life of suffering. But i have so much music talent --Hamdan Lawal Danyaro (talk) 23:26, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

Incomplete FAC nomination

Please make sure to fill out the nomination page before transcluding it to WP:FAC. SounderBruce 04:37, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Theartistsenpsychlopedia (18:34, 26 August 2024)

Hello, and thank you for mentoring me! I have a page I want to get up about a young, Ukrainian-born Novelist who recently became a bestseller, and I believe that for the sake of open-source information, his name (Nick Oliveri) deserves to be among the wiki archives, especially and not only due to his rising success, but also how many folks and search engines wrongly conflate his works with the musician with the same name. Could you outline best practices to do so? Thank you very much once again for helping me! --Theartistsenpsychlopedia (talk) 18:34, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious

Three years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:08, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt thank you for all the care work and recognition you bring across Wikipedia Community! I enjoy seeing your nominations on RfA's with the very succint "precious" linked vote! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 17:17, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from SankethPatil11 (19:02, 5 September 2024)

How to add new article page sir --SankethPatil11 (talk) 19:02, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@SankethPatil11 Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read WP:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out WP:TUTORIAL; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 19:56, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions of Lesotho

Template:Diplomatic missions of Lesotho has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. – Jonesey95 (talk) 15:51, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions in Togo

Template:Diplomatic missions in Togo has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. AusLondonder (talk) 08:13, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions in Djibouti

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Question from Zimema chipeta on Moria, South Africa (00:18, 11 September 2024)

Hello my name is zimema chipeta iam from Malawi, I need your help bishop because of my life --Zimema chipeta (talk) 00:19, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

@Zimema chipeta welcome to Wikipedia! Nice to meet you! Do you have a question related to Wikipedia? ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 00:22, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions in South Sudan

Template:Diplomatic missions in South Sudan has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. AusLondonder (talk) 17:19, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

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—Femke 🐦 (talk) 19:27, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

@Femke this is regarding the proposal for WP:Username policy to require cute animal emoji right? ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 19:44, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Of course! That said, I'm not entirely sure how we should define cute in this context. My normal criterion for cuteness is "Is it a bird?", which might not find consensus.

Anyway, will reply tomorrow when I'm more awake! —Femke 🐦 (talk) 20:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Taking this straight to Wikipedia:Mallards for deletion 🦆 no rush, speak more tomorrow! If it WP:Quacks it passes the WP:The duck test. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 20:14, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Siege of Baghdad

Hi there, do you have any more comments on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Siege of Baghdad/archive1? You don’t have to support or oppose, just would like to know if you have any more comments. Thanks, ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 21:24, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

@AirshipJungleman29 I just finished a round of editing at FAC:Tesla and unions, so grabbing a late dinner now. I will re-read it one last time today and share my feedback. I have certainly not reviewed the sources themselves, would it still be appropriate to give a support even so -- barring any other issues? Kind regards ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 21:28, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

You are welcome to say whatever you want—it is your prerogative as reviewer. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 01:44, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions of Paraguay

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions of Papua New Guinea

Template:Diplomatic missions of Papua New Guinea has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. – Jonesey95 (talk) 17:23, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions of Qatar

Template:Diplomatic missions of Qatar has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. – Jonesey95 (talk) 17:23, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Diplomatic missions of Rwanda

Template:Diplomatic missions of Rwanda has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. – Jonesey95 (talk) 17:23, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kolano123 (06:44, 26 September 2024)

How do I create a draft article? --Kolano123 (talk) 06:44, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

@Kolano123 See WP:DRAFT and Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read WP:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out WP:TUTORIAL; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 14:26, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

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Mentor for the time being

Hello Shushugah, I am new to editing Wikipedia, where do I start. Kizkop 7324561 (talk) 22:49, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

@Kizkop 7324561 Welcome to Wikipedia! Check out Help:Introduction a fun tutorial! Let me know if you have any more questions. We are a friendly group of volunteers ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 20:08, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kolano123 (17:14, 27 September 2024)

What do I revert? --Kolano123 (talk) 17:14, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

I mean,what can I revert? Kolano123 (talk) 17:27, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

@Kolano123 Any edit you make can be reverted. I sometimes revert myself when I make a mistake, but usually another editor will revert or improve my edits, if they think my edit had fundamental issues. Like if my edit violates [[WP:Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. See Wikipedia:Reverting for more info ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 20:06, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Auditxx (20:40, 27 September 2024)

What’s the best way to make edits or find pages that might need them? --Auditxx (talk) 20:40, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

@Auditxx Check out Wikipedia:Task Center or find articles/topics that appeal to you and simple read them. If something is unclear or could be improved, make edits to improve them! I am at heart, simply a reader! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 20:05, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

Category:Diplomatic missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been nominated for deletion

Category:Diplomatic missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been nominated for deletion. A discussion is taking place to decide whether it complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. AusLondonder (talk) 02:06, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kolano123 (09:40, 29 September 2024)

How do I rename articles? --Kolano123 (talk) 09:40, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

@Kolano123 once you've made your 10th edit you'll have WP:AUTOCONFIRM status which will allow you to WP:Move most pages (read the documentation), which is how articles might be "renamed". But be careful when doing this. There are technical restrictions, for example when a target already exists as a WP:redirect and talk page discussions might have established a consensus already. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 10:23, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kolano123 (18:07, 29 September 2024)

How do I make a redirect? --Kolano123 (talk) 18:07, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

@Kolano123 see WP:REDIRECT. Is there a specific redirect you are trying to make that I could help with? ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 16:57, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Auditxx (16:50, 1 October 2024)

Do you have any strategies or tips for finding sources and updating articles? --Auditxx (talk) 16:50, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

@Auditxx Finding sources is quite a challenge, because it depends on what journals, newspapers you have access to and dealing with copyright. I tend to use Archive.is (the website) for accessing certain newspapers. Once you've reached 500 edits and 30 days of activity, you also get access to Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Library which has a wide selection. You can always ask for finding sources at WP:Reference desk. I also will read existing sources and sometimes they reference or link to other papers, which can lead to interesting sources. Between that, and Google, I have found a lot of stuff. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 16:56, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:00, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

Good morning Shushugah

I wrote the article in the german wikipedia about Mario Lachat.Since he is rather well known also in the states and helped at many operations in GB, USA and Asia, he thinks, that it would be important thst his wikipedia article is translated in english, so he could be found by english speaking colleagues too. Could you helpme to translate the article in english? One of the wiki administrator mentioned, that he thinks the german article about Mario Lachat had only sources that were linked to him or his work and therefore not independent. But isnt it the nature of sources that they have to do with the person or his work? Thank you very much! Lester1960 (talk) 07:07, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

@Lester1960 I had a look at de:Mario Lachat. The most common notability guideline is WP:GNG which relies on in-depth WP:Secondary (non affiliated) sources that write about an article subject. WP:NACADEMIC is an alternative guideline where the accomplishments of an academic, including their writings and CV (because it is peer reviewed) is likely acceptable. I think the German version has some WP:PROMO fluff, that should be removed for example "he was cited over 10,000x" is meaningless without context, and the list of "first ever XYZ" is not neutral encyclopedic language. I will not write the article for you, but happy to give guidance/feedback on core policies of Wikipedia, to ensure your article is as high quality as it can be. Happy translating! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 15:48, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you very much! Lester1960 (talk) 05:53, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

Dear Shushugah

I talked to Mario Lachat and the problem of the swiss publication system (or all systems) is on one hand that the way operations are published is not uniform so it is difficult to visualize/verify that an operation was the first because the documentation system for new operations is not standertized. The lack of other surgeons claiming for them that they were earlier doing this or that operation on the other hand since more then 20 years should be proof that he was the first to do it. The code system we use in Switzerland has the same problem since if there is no code for a new type of operation, normally the operators choose to take an existing alternative code that pictures best what he did.

The fact that he was cited over 10'000 x shows a little bit how important his research was for this topic. So should I add this fact to the article?

You know Lachat was a bit of a red rag for Swiss surgeons, so he was long time marginalized as someone who promoted endovascular techniques instead of "real surgery" (equal big incisions).

I could ask the producers of such endovascular devices that are nowadays standartized, who was the first to order their devices but that would still not be a citatable source. Lester1960 (talk) 07:07, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

GA Review

Hi @Shushugah: I left some questions at the GA review of the Afonso Henriques Theatre and I pinged you, however, you didn’t answer. If the requirements are to be met, I would request your response as soon as possible! Have a great weekend. V.B.Speranza (talk) 23:43, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Skalidrisalba (15:44, 6 October 2024)

Hello, after posting on the talk page of the hypnosis article, many users have told me that referencing "alternative medicine" (CAM) journals are not acceptable. I do not understand this comment as hypnosis is viewed as an alternative medicine so it seems normal that most scientific articles about hypnosis would be published in these journals. I also do not understand how a whole topic can be considered as non acceptable (here, the topic of alternative medicine) despite reliable scientific method, can you explain it to me?

Now users are attempting to remove all the references that are published in these kind of journals solely based on the fact that they contain "alternative medicine" in their name... --Skalidrisalba (talk) 15:44, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

WikiProject Housing and Tenant Rights is up!

I thought I should let you know WikiProject Housing and Tenant Rights is up and running! We've already had quite a few more people join and i'm very excited for everything to come. Thanks! - LoomCreek (talk) 17:07, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from SixMonksWithATomb (00:46, 18 October 2024)

Hello! I've never edited Wikipedia before. I just noticed that in the article Reed Research Reactor, it says that it is the only reactor ran by undergraduates, and I think that is untrue, mostly because I am a reactor operator for the AGN-201 reactor at Idaho State University, which is mostly ran by undergraduate students. --SixMonksWithATomb (talk) 00:46, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

@SixMonksWithATomb welcome to Wikipedia! In general such statements are at high risk of becoming outdated or fail to prove high bar of proving a negative in Reed Research Reactor. Can you provide a WP:Reliable in general for the AGN-201 reactor? ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 07:59, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Nothing that is publicly published. I'll change it back. Thank you for your insight!\ SixMonksWithATomb (talk) 13:44, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Brielle Charlotte Turner (00:15, 23 October 2024)

Thank you so much! --Brielle Charlotte Turner (talk) 00:15, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Brielle Charlotte Turner (00:17, 23 October 2024)

Hello, how do I make my own article? I am still learning :) --Brielle Charlotte Turner (talk) 00:17, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

@Brielle Charlotte Turner Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read WP:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out WP:TUTORIAL; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 13:58, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Flo4Raul (20:44, 28 October 2024)

when making a change to a major article, do I need to begin a discussion or can I simply change it if it is a major mistake that was made on the article? i.e. Wikipedia page of Ruben Amorim --Flo4Raul (talk) 20:45, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Promotion of Tesla and unions

Congratulations, Shushugah! The article you nominated, Tesla and unions, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, FrB.TG (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Woohoo! Thank you and to all the reviewers who generously gave feedback! It was a challenging and meaningful experience! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 16:02, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Darshan Sahu (06:22, 3 November 2024)

I'm a solo artist and want to make my own article about myself --Darshan Sahu (talk) 06:22, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

@Darshan Sahu See WP:Autobiography and Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read WP:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out WP:TUTORIAL; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 07:23, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:21, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for participating in the October 2024 GAN backlog drive

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Question from Akichocopunch on Troy Baker (12:34, 4 November 2024)

How to add references --Akichocopunch (talk) 12:34, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

@Akichocopunch Welcome to Wikipedia I added some helpful links on your personal user talk page User talk:Akichocopunch and specifically would recommend checking out Help:Referencing for beginners! Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 15:59, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Linda M Lou on Eastland Center (Michigan) (15:53, 4 November 2024)

How do I correct misinformation on Eastland mall being an enclosed mall. I lived close to there and shopped there while growing up. It was originally an open mall with covered walkways. It wasn’t enclosed & climate controlled. until 1975. How can I send you pics of this? Kalamazoo mall was built by same architect. --Linda M Lou (talk) 15:53, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

@Linda M Lou finding something incorrect on Wikipedia is a gem. While this claim seems uncontroversial and routine, we require WP:VERIFICATION namely a source. The claim that it was enclosed is also not present in the source used (this one) so you could remove it. Happy editing! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 16:01, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Architect Victor Gruen designed Eastland Mall, Northland Mall, and Westland Mall. All were originally open walkways and patios, and were later enclosed. You will need to find sources to corroborate my memory. I preferred the original designs. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 16:18, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

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Right to sit law in Germany

Are you aware if there is a right to sit law in Germany? It is my understanding that it is culturally normalized in Germany for cashiers to sit down. Aldi stores in the US are notably one of the only grocery stores where cashiers sit down. But is it a law? I've tried looking through the German law code, but haven't found anything yet. Bohemian Baltimore (talk) 10:57, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

@Bohemian Baltimore Yep! In addition to laws/acts (Gesezt) there are legal ordinances and this one is even available in English https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_arbst_ttv/englisch_arbst_ttv.html specifically paragraph 3.3 on equipment including seating. Beyond that, health and safety topics are within realm of collective bargaining and works council co-determination of workplace hazards. I hope this helps! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 14:53, 10 November 2024 (UTC)