User talk:Alaexis

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Djabrail Chahkiev

Hello @Alaexis! When you have time, please take a look at this discussion about the deletion of article about a prominent Ingush historian and archeologist Djabrail Chahkiev. Best regards, WikiEditor^123… 17:51, 11 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @WikiEditor1234567123, I don't have a lot of time now but I've left a comment. Alaexis_¿question? 20:48, 11 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from CorsicanTranslate (12:27, 23 January 2024)

Hello, I've signed up because I'm looking to gain experience in translating documents. I can translate into several different languages. I would like to know how to get started and have my translations read by the moderators. --CorsicanTranslate (talk) 12:27, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, @CorsicanTranslate, possibly the best place to start is Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English or Wikipedia:WikiProject Intertranswiki. If you're going to improve existing articles, go ahead and do it, happy to review it or answer questions (even though there is no such thing as a moderator on Wikipedia). If you'd like to create new articles, it's better to start in draftspace - please review Help:Your first article. Alaexis_¿question? 12:40, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Request

Would you please forward a copy of the email you describe here to the Arbitration Committee? They may be able to get an answer to your question (to some extent) by looking at some of the technical logs. — Red-tailed hawk _(nest) 03:51, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Alaexis_¿question? 07:56, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Abasgoi

Hi Alaexis, your edit here hit one of my interest points so I read the relevant parts of the source straight away. Despite these personal preferences, per the recent talkpage note would you consider adding it to the more dedicated History of Abkhazia article instead? You might also want to add to Abasgoi. Best, CMD (talk) 09:01, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, definitely. I've just added it to the History article, I got distracted after my first edit. Alaexis_¿question? 12:53, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from GreyKing001 (19:13, 29 January 2024)

Hello How do I really start editing on Wikipedia?? --GreyKing001 (talk) 19:13, 29 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@GreyKing001, by clicking/tapping "Edit" or the pencil icon, depending on your device. Help:Introduction might help. Alaexis_¿question? 09:07, 30 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from IncandescentBliss (01:02, 31 January 2024)

Hi there! I’ve been having a lot of my research-based edits reverted by a user (Potatín5) who seems to have almost been banned a year ago according to their talk page. What can I do about this? Thank you for your time! --IncandescentBliss (talk) 01:02, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, @IncandescentBliss. It looks like a content dispute and I see that you've already initiated a discussion with that user, which is great! Unfortunately I'm not qualified to comment on the subject matter. Your sources seem to be fine, but I have no idea whether this is the new scholarly consensus or a fringe view. If you feel that the discussion is going nowhere, I would suggest seeking outside input, for example at WP:Wikiproject Israel or WP:Wikiproject Bible or by initiating a WP:RFC. Alaexis_¿question? 21:10, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! I know about the Bible project but not the Israel. That’s helpful. It’s been frustrating because this seems to be one of the only active editors in some pages I’ve been editing. And they have pretty extreme views (which led to them being on restriction at Israel-Palestine pages.) It seems they’ve migrated their revisionism from Israel-Palestine pages to pages that are merely adjacent to the topic. Is there a way to request that some pages are officially in that topic. The user still seems to be able to edit pages like Solomon and Josiah which should be included in the Israel-Palestine editing restriction I believe. IncandescentBliss (talk) 21:16, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Today he reverted the work I did on the lede to Ten Commandments even after I quoted exclusively from his preferred source. IncandescentBliss (talk) 22:03, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

About your response to "Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 1 February 2024" on Talk:Israel–Hamas war hostage crisis

You forgot to change the Answered parameter to yes. I went ahead and changed it for you. Make sure when you answer an edit request, to change the answered parameter from answered=no to answered=yes. If you don't change it to yes, it stays on Category:Wikipedia extended-confirmed-protected edit requests. Shadow311 (talk) 16:41, 1 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, will do next time! Alaexis_¿question? 21:47, 1 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Article notability

Does an article like this Al-Maghazi UNRWA school airstrike have enough coverage to really need its own article? 80.217.100.31 (talk) 21:05, 1 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Apologies for the delayed response. It looks like there are a few sources dealing with this incident, so it's not an automatic "No." Do you have any specific concerns, especially ones related to Wikipedia:Notability#Events? Alaexis_¿question? 13:59, 3 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I was just wondering how much a coverage a article needs in news. This article for example only directly sources from un and unrwa, and two short articles from Reuters, that only repeat what unrwa said on twitter. Also a liveblog from times of Israel that shortly references what the statement from the head of URWWA. 80.217.100.31 (talk) 23:09, 3 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If you believe it doesn't satisfy the notability criteria, feel free to nominate it for deletion (or merging into another article) here. Alaexis_¿question? 13:27, 4 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Adeyyy (10:04, 3 February 2024)

This is all so confusing! How can I create a wikipedia article? Can you please send me a neat step by step message on how to do it? (Dont include warnings and stuff, I already read that.)

I mean like this

1, go to the ___ page

2, click on the ____- and _______

3, etc

4,

thanks Aleax --Adeyyy (talk) 10:04, 3 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Go to Wikipedia:Article_wizard/CreateDraft, click on "Create new article draft" and once you're happy with it, click on Publish. Lmk once you're done and I may be able to review your draft (or someone else will) and then it can be promoted to an article. Alaexis_¿question? 13:55, 3 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Pare Javsb on Talk:Harry Potter (21:17, 5 February 2024)

Hi I want to right sone facts about Harry Potter and since I’m pretty new to this app I don’t know.May you please help me? --Pare Javsb (talk) 21:17, 5 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Pare Javsb, it's a semi-protected article, so you may not be able to edit it just now. I'd suggest submitting an edit request here. Alaexis_¿question? 12:16, 13 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Baby njie (11:11, 12 February 2024)

hell, i want to write a report on food safety hygiene --Baby njie (talk) 11:11, 12 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Baby njie, I'm not sure what you need, but reviewing Food safety article would be a good start probably. Alaexis_¿question? 12:18, 13 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Principality of Pronsk

Hi, I am starting work on creating articles for appanage principalities and appanage princes (surprisingly there is almost nothing). I just started Principality of Pronsk. Please let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions that you would like to share. Thanks. Mellk (talk) 15:08, 14 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's great that you've started working on it! I'm sure you've checked the ruwiki article, it has more information about the principality, although frustratingly there are no inline citations.

Here are a couple of images you may want to use for illustration

Good luck! Please let me know once you've created other articles, I'd be happy to review them. Alaexis_¿question? 22:43, 14 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I was hoping to add information from ru:Пронское княжество but unfortunately there is a lack of citations. Thanks for the help. Mellk (talk) 07:22, 15 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I also made a start on Principality of Tarusa. I am just not sure what could be considered the definite end date, though. I have seen some sources mention 1392, when Vasily I received the yarlyk to annex Tarusa, but there were still a couple more princes of Tarusa after this in some years (more like vassalage) and the appanages were still switching between Lithuania and Moscow until they were eventually all annexed by Moscow. ru:Тарусское княжество says 13th to 15th centuries, for example. Mellk (talk) 11:50, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good! Regarding the end date, according to Kelembet the (already non-independent) Tarusa princes lost Tarusa town for good between 1462 and 1473 ([1], p. 124).

Also, it's possible that the claim that Yury was a son of Michail of Chernigov is a later fabrication (Kelembet, pp. 71-75) Alaexis_¿question? 21:31, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Also, there are apparently some rather unimpressive remains of the old city and a modern monument commemorating them [2]. I can't find any images on WikiCommons though. Alaexis_¿question? 21:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I'll try to incorporate this information into the article. Mellk (talk) 14:26, 19 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The Balkans and Eastern Europe contentious topics reminder alert

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Question from Mujahid 1250 (09:53, 18 February 2024)

if my edition in article is not to strong it will remove from that article? does it effect my profile? --Mujahid 1250 (talk) 09:53, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Mujahid 1250, I'm not sure I understood your question. If you are unsure about the edits you want to make, just propose them at talk pages first. Alaexis_¿question? 10:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Vananhtrn95 (10:28, 22 February 2024)

Hi! Thank you for supporting me. I read that my table on Wikipedia are big and not optimized for mobile. Do you have any suggestions to improve? I'm working on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_(boy_band) --Vananhtrn95 (talk) 10:28, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Vananhtrn95, which table are you trying to add and who told you that it's not good (and where did they do it?)? I need some context to help you. Alaexis_¿question? 10:39, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Alaexis! Thank you for replying so quickly. I read that in the "Lint errors" section, where they said:

Big Tables that are hard to view on mobile: 3

Here is the reference link: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trinity_(boy_band)&action=info

Does that help? Vananhtrn95 (talk) 10:41, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This looks like a warning rather than an error. Unfortunately I have no experience whatsoever with Lint, maybe it's better to ask this question at Wikipedia talk:Linter. Alaexis_¿question? 10:54, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you @Alaexis, I will do so. Can you take a look at the page I'm working on and let me know if you have further suggestions on the editing and formatting? Trinity (boy band). Thank you! Vananhtrn95 (talk) 10:58, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Protection of the status

Hello, please pay attention to the article Caucasian war, I added information to the template because it is in the article itself, but it is constantly being removed, which spoils the development Alsho093 (talk) 21:57, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, I'll take a look at it a bit later. In the meantime I suggest you open a thread at the talk page of that article and ask for explanations from the editor who has removed the information you've added. Alaexis_¿question? 22:04, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I wrote to him, he claims that they did not participate, although it is written just below, it is already written in the most, then they participated, this is already vandalism, thank you for your attention Alsho093 (talk) 22:07, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please start a discussion at the talk page, this is the right place where it will be more visible to others. Alaexis_¿question? 22:17, 25 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from CaptivatingtheKing (07:04, 26 February 2024)

Hello there! I am working on my first draft article and wondering how many sources you recommend. Is 50 a respectable amount? --CaptivatingtheKing (talk) 07:04, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @CaptivatingtheKing, it depends a lot on the topic. Can you share a link to your draft? Alaexis_¿question? 07:48, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think this is the link: User:CaptivatingtheKing/sandbox

Please let me know if that gives you access! Of course, I'm trying to make things as clear and well sourced as possible. CaptivatingtheKing (talk) 07:53, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article is quite comprehensive and can be promoted. Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia! Alaexis_¿question? 09:29, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wonderful! How do I promote it? Do I submit it to you for review directly as my mentor? CaptivatingtheKing (talk) 11:23, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I've moved it to the mainspace. For your reference, there are two options: you could submit your draft for review using the big blue button, or you could move it to the mainspace yourself if you're confident that it's notable (you might need some user rights for that though).

Regarding the article itself, there is one problematic source used in it, Findagrave. It's not considered a reliable source (see WP:RSP), so please remove or replace it. Alaexis_¿question? 19:02, 26 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for moving it to the mainspace and explaining the options. I have removed the problematic source with a credible one! Is there a list of sources that are not reputable I could familiarise myself with? I wouldn't want to make the mistake again unknowingly. CaptivatingtheKing (talk) 02:36, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Happy to have helped! There are some sources which are considered completely unreliable because they contain user-generated content (like Findagrave) and many more whose reliability depends on the context. The summary can be found at WP:RSP. Alaexis_¿question? 14:48, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Quick follow up question: Does the fact the article is moved to the mainspace mean it can be seen by other users? Will the article be 'Googleable'? CaptivatingtheKing (talk) 03:07, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes and yes, you can check it yourself. Alaexis_¿question? 14:49, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Paul Doughty (01:01, 28 February 2024)

Hello. I am Drew Doughty’s father and did some edits the last couple of days but I realize now that I needed to log in. Are you able to advise if you can place those edits back. --Paul Doughty (talk) 01:01, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I suppose you're referring to Drew Doughty article. If your edits have been reverted, the right thing to do is to explain your reasoning at that article's talk page. Please be aware of the policy on the conflict of interest. Alaexis_¿question? 09:00, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jamesborland43 (23:27, 28 February 2024)

Hello, I just finished my draft page for a non-profit, and I was wondering how I should submit it for review? Here is the page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Kiss_The_Ground --Jamesborland43 (talk) 23:27, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I see that your submission has been declined. Please address the concerned raised by the editor who declined it or ask them for clarifications and/or help. Alaexis_¿question? 08:36, 29 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Misimians and Sanigs

Hello, could you help with these articles, they constantly remove my edits accusing me of "vandalism", could you help?. Alsho093 (talk) 22:36, 3 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I saw that you've removed some sourced information in those articles. Can you explain at the talk page what's the problem with the information you've removed? Alaexis_¿question? 08:33, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

the story is fictional and does not correspond to the sources about the tribe, although It is usually not a tribe, but only separatists from one tribe Alsho093 (talk) 09:36, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The Misimians were the descendants of Byzantium and lived on the territory of present-day Russia. They were not in Kodora, but only in Eastern Abkhazia and Karachay-Cherkessia, that's what Alsho093 (talk) 09:37, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Look, the way Wikipedia works is that you need sources supporting what you say. Now these articles are based on Georgian historiography. To add alternative views, you need to find sources which describe them. Alaexis_¿question? 10:25, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have already done it, but I have not removed the Georgian ones, since they exist, it means that someone has this theory and even if it is false, there is a place to be in the article for the kind Alsho093 (talk) 10:49, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Principality of Abkhazia

Please pay attention to this article, mine are being removed, this is a war of edits already Alsho093 (talk) 17:49, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Russia–NATO relations

With respect, reverting my Chechnya edit to Russia–NATO relations was not appropriate. The proper action was to contact me, use the Talk page, and/or add a citation needed flag. It's not just "all post-Soviet conflicts"—it's at least as relevant as Georgia, and the destruction and subjugation of Chechnya is a direct precursor to what Russia (Putin) is now doing to Ukraine. I've added it back with a supporting citation. Please do not engage in an edit war. John Navas (talk) 00:29, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Jnavas2, thanks for adding the source. There are some other issues which I'll raise at the talk. I'm sorry if it felt inappropriate, however this is certainly not an edit war (an edit war occurs when editors who disagree about the content of a page repeatedly override each other's contributions). WP:BRD is a widely used editing practice. Alaexis_¿question? 08:38, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"In other situations, you may have better success with alternatives to this approach. Care and diplomacy should be exercised. Some editors will see any reversion as a challenge, so be considerate and patient."
I have added additional context to Talk:Russia–NATO relations#Chechnya.

John Navas (talk) 15:37, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I've just realized how I'm wasting both your time and mine, for which I apologize. I used to contribute to Wikipedia long ago, but endless grief from arrogant a******s drove me away. I had heard that Wikipedia had cleaned up its act, but I see that's not really true, and I don't care enough about Wikipedia to waste any more time. I will delete my contribution and try to remember to not waste more time, or to take Wikipedia content seriously. John Navas (talk) 05:04, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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RFA2024 update: no longer accepting new proposals in phase I

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Question from TheyMustKnowTheTRUTH (12:11, 21 March 2024)

Hey Alaexis! How do I ensure what I'm writing is correct information; for example, if I'm writing in the Hamburg, Germany page and I find information somewhere else that tells me the population was different was to what the WIKI page says, how do I ensure which one is correct? --TheyMustKnowTheTRUTH (talk) 12:11, 21 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@TheyMustKnowTheTRUTH, if you've checked the source for the existing figure and you're absolutely sure that it's incorrect and the information you found elsewhere is correct, then you should simply update the article providing the source for the added information.

If you're not wholly sure, or if the article is edit-protected, then it's best to raise it at the article's talk page. Alaexis_¿question? 09:16, 22 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alaexis, sorry my house set on fire and I was incapable of replying! Is there anyway I can create a forum on my house being set on fire on March 22 2024? I feel it is an important part of history, and I could even use it to forewarn others in the foreseen future and possibly help save a life with my experience! I am being serious, I would love for someone to help me create a forumn! TheyMustKnowTheTRUTH (talk) 13:42, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from LinguicJo (13:21, 21 March 2024)

Hello Alexis, I'm new to Wikipedia editing, I have a question, how could I add hyperlinks to infoboxes? Thank you --LinguicJo (talk) 13:21, 21 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If you're editing article code, just look at the source code of an article that already has links in an infobox (e.g., Trabzon). If you're using the visual editor I can't help you since I don't use it myself. Alaexis_¿question? 09:22, 22 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Status quo stonewalling

Please do not revert content based simply on "no consensus". IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 23:54, 23 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Mjerfanicfu (13:46, 24 March 2024)

Hello, can we check the level of fame of this football player "Alessandro Barletta" , can she be on Wikipedia or not? --Mjerfanicfu (talk) 13:46, 24 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Mjerfanicfu, the relevant policy is WP:BIO. I've googled him and it doesn't seem like he's sufficiently notable. Hopefully he'll get some more coverage in future! Alaexis_¿question? 14:27, 24 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Khan Younis Stike

Hi Alaexis, thanks for the constructive criticism. I've readded the Khan Younis information in the proper section (Indiscriminate attacks). Also, apologies for not adding a source overtly calling it a war crime in the first place. I didn't do my due diligence because the footage is self-evident, but I should've. ArthropodLover (talk) 18:32, 24 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for adding the source. I've included the IDF's response as well, per our sources, and to give the reader additional context. Alaexis_¿question? 21:19, 24 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Awesome, thanks ArthropodLover (talk) 03:32, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Just a note

Hi Alaexis! I noticed your recent contributions and was wondering if you were creating an article on Qatari involvement in higher education in the United States? If you were, I just wanted to let you know that article already exists. 🙂 Wafflefrites (talk) 03:12, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, nice! Thanks for the heads up. I'll add some wikilinks to it. Alaexis_¿question? 08:49, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from SenthilGugan (04:03, 26 March 2024)

Hello. How to protect a Wikipedia page which got a lock symbol with the pencil --SenthilGugan (talk) 04:03, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, please see WP:RFPP. Alaexis_¿question? 07:42, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Editobd (08:30, 1 April 2024)

Can i have permission to write a biography? --Editobd (talk) 08:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Everyone can do it. I see that you've written about Al Amin in your sandbox. It doesn't look like he's notable enough, please review the criteria in WP:BIO. Good luck! Alaexis_¿question? 10:35, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Unexplained removal of content

Alaexis, you recently removed content here with edit summary of only "the invasion is long under way so the future tense doesn't make sense". If the tense is the only issue then that should have been fixed rather than the content removed altogether.

- IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 03:48, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Your recent edit is being discussed

This recent edit of yours is being discussed here. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 04:06, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know. Alaexis_¿question? 08:52, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Help with the article [[Principality of Abkhazia ]

Please help me protect the article from vandals Alsho093 (talk) 20:01, 7 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Afro-Abkhazians

If you find the information not fitting, I suggest you put it in a different article instead of erasing it from Cyberspace. Shoshin000 (talk) 08:12, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's not erased, all the versions of all articles are permanently saved. This information doesn't belong to the article about Afro-Abkhazians, please feel free to add it to other articles. If you think it should be retained, you can seek outside feedback via WP:DR or at WP:WikiProject Caucasia. Alaexis_¿question? 08:19, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I don't agree with this way of doing. That bit was not misleading anyone, it was "Africans in other parts of the Caucasus". Erasing from Cyberspace was a figure of speech, but in any case you made information less accessible.

Regarding adding to another article, do you have any proposal? Shoshin000 (talk) 08:34, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Well, the part about Africans in Batumi can be added to the article about that city. I'm not sure that the fact that the Library of congress has a picture of a Black Karabakhi and the picture of a random African in Vladikavkaz merit the inclusion into Wikipedia. However, if there were notable communities of African descent there, then they should be described in the relevant articles and the photo can be used as an illustration.

Finally, if reliable sources link these Africans to the Afro-Abkhazians then we can mention them in this article, but to the best of my knowledge they are unrelated. Alaexis_¿question? 08:55, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

What about creating a more general article "Africans in the Caucasus" or something similar?

And I'll repeat: that contextualized bit was not misleading anyone. Shoshin000 (talk) 09:46, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have no problems with creating such an article. I didn't say it was misleading. If you had added this content to the article about Afro-Germans it wouldn't have been misleading but would be irrelevant. Alaexis_¿question? 10:10, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Also, please be aware of the WP:3RR rule. Alaexis_¿question? 08:31, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I've checked WikiProject Caucasia and WikiProject African Diaspora, but they both seem inactive. I personally don't have time to start a whole article about the African diaspora in the Caucasus, so I think that until now it's the lesser evil. In the sense that it's better than having the information on the topic be inaccessible. Regarding Batumi, I think that adding it in that article alone is not as relevant, as people looking for information on Africans in the Caucasus are more likely to stumble upon "Afro-Abkhazians" than "Batumi". Shoshin000 (talk) 08:35, 13 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree with this logic. It's like adding information to the articles about Africans in Britain to the article about about African Germans just because both Britain and Germany are in Europe. The Caucasus is big and very diverse. The Afro-Abkhazians have their own distinct history and have nothing to do with Africans in Karabakh or Vladikavkaz. Alaexis_¿question? 12:00, 13 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, but again, removing it without creating an alternative is essentially being destructive. Shoshin000 (talk) 13:39, 13 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Let's request a third opinion at WP:3O. Alaexis_¿question? 07:49, 14 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Kajus kaluzevicius (19:15, 9 April 2024)

genuine question for you, i don't know if you'll see this, but, i've thought of it before, why do you edit on wikipedia, what is the point? --Kajus kaluzevicius (talk) 19:15, 9 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Why are you asking? Alaexis_¿question? 19:25, 9 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Help needed

Please help me change some pages that misslead people and have wrong info. Hamas is a terror organization which it's main purpose is to demolish Israel. As seen on the events of the 7th of October. They don't care about the citizens of Gaza, that's why they take every humanitarian aid the area receives. They are brutal, moved by the lust for blood and nothing less. They have kidnapped innocent civilians, which obviously is against war laws. They tortured many men, women and children. Did unbearable things, and yet Wikipedia calls them "resistance movement" and not a terror organization. Change that ASAP! Proof: https://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutIsrael/Pages/Hamas-Covenant.aspx This link has 36 articles showing what Hamas's true beliefs are. Simkameow (talk) 21:13, 9 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Simkameow, I completely agree that the coverage of Hamas here is not good. Regarding the "terror organisation" label, Wikipedia has a policy about that (MOS:TERROR) which says that we can write that many countries consider them terrorists but not call them this way in Wikipedia's own voice.

Personally, I think that labels are less important than providing information about their real beliefs and activities. I'll check your link, maybe I'd be able to add some information from it.

Also, I urge you to contribute to Wikipedia in other areas in order to be able to participate in these discussions directly (see WP:XC). Alaexis_¿question? 06:39, 10 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for History of the Jews in Dubrovnik

On 15 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article History of the Jews in Dubrovnik, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Jewish community of Dubrovnik grew due to the expulsions of Jews and Marranos from the Iberian peninsula? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/History of the Jews in Dubrovnik. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, History of the Jews in Dubrovnik), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:03, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's right there in the article

No, it isn't, It says that CST said that (this has also been discussed at RSN, the MEMO discussion). Selfstudier (talk) 21:54, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I re-read it and I see your point, as it's not exactly clear from the article whether the characterisation comes from the CST or from Pfeffer.

“

The Community Security Trust, the main Jewish organization monitoring all forms of racism, highlighted on its website that Corbyn is also scheduled to appear soon at a conference of the conspiracy-theory peddling anti-Israel organization Middle East Monitor, along with the anti-Semitic and Holocaust denier cartoonist Carlos Latuff.

”

I've found the original post, in which MEMO is characterised as "Islamist lobby group." No mention of conspiracies, so it must come from Pfeffer. Alaexis_¿question? 06:16, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It says right there in that original post "MEMO has featured repeatedly on the CST Blog for peddling conspiracy theories and myths about Jews,.." Can we just cut the bs now, please? Selfstudier (talk) 10:23, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't notice it, thanks for pointing it out. I've fixed the attribution in the article. Please note that WP:CIVIL is a policy. Alaexis_¿question? 11:10, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am ordinarily civil, except when faced with recalcitrance. Now you have attributed CST, a charity with zero expertise in news and when the information comes from a blog and not from CST itself, so that is therefore undue. Selfstudier (talk) 11:34, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it was mentioned by Haaretz so we're not using their blog as the source. The CST have quite a lot of experience in conspiracy theories and are widely cited by other RS ([3], [4], [5]). Alaexis_¿question? 11:52, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's not the CST, it's a CST blog. Never mind, I will raise it at the article directly since further discussion here seems pointless. Selfstudier (talk) 12:00, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Partition Plan

Ah, thanks for offering to respond here :) I was unsure how to react; in Germany, we don't have the rule that discussions are not allowed on talk pages.

Firstly, you are of course right that the bulk of the subdistrict was and remains unsuitable for agriculture. However, I am bothered by the phrasing in this section because it simultaneously obscures how the partition proposal was perceived. It was not seen as barren land. I have linked to Chacour on the talk page. This is not a scientific work, but rather a type of memoir; there you can see how it was perceived: "What, even our breadbasket is now to be stolen from us!?" There are several lists by Arab authors detailing what was "unfair" about the partition plan, and the inclusion of agricultural land in the Negev is often mentioned. (So, I don't think this is original research). Hence, I think it needs to be clearly stated that now, of the five major agricultural areas of Palestine, not three but four were supposed to go to Israel.

That Bedouins farmed in the Central Negev is very well established. See Mayerson 1960 (whole article), the said dissertation by Bruins, Avni 2019, p. 7 (cool photos); Meraiot et al. 2021, p. 10f.; Mor-Mussery 2022, 3.2
also Stavi u.a. 2017, 3.2 on the Aravah (I didn't know that before).
Ashkenazy 2019, p. 3 has a map with old Bedouin orchards, see also Abu Sitta 2009, p. 11 on the map on p. 13. (so, this isn't OR either).
But, again, you are right, the whole southern half is not arable.

The phrasing also bothers me a bit because of the current political discussions in Israel, but that's probably only of secondary importance for the page. Just so you understand: Israel has declared much of this area as state land. Bedouins have filed several thousand claims, and most have been denied. Often with the note that this was "dead land" (mawat); this is then used to argue that no one could have lived there, so the respective Bedouin claims cannot be accepted. The Bedouins then respond that it was obviously fertile land - but this is often not accepted by the courts (if you believe Kedar: almost never. Cf. also the very good article of Rangwala 2004). So, writing that the Negev was predominantly barren is also a political statement nowadays, sadly.
But I'm not too attached to it; if you're not convinced, feel free to leave it :) DaWalda (talk) 20:39, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Non-extended-confirmed editors are placed under certain restrictions per this ArbCom ruling.

Let's give other editors a chance to weigh in at the talk page.

Btw, we don't have a good treatment of the historical agriculture in the Negev. Maybe you could create a WP:DRAFT of an article about it? Or at least to add a section to one of the existing articles. Alaexis_¿question? 12:24, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have drafted something. I am not finished yet; I still lack knowledge about the Crusader period. And it is definitely too long for a single article. I don't know yet what could be safely omitted or how it could be split. Do you have any ideas off the top of your head (without having to read it all, of course)? DaWalda (talk) 17:38, 12 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, this is really impressive. I haven't read it yet but I certainly will, this is a fascinating topic.

As to the size, the rough guideline is that an article shouldn't have more than 8-9k words, your draft is just below 9k so I wouldn't worry too much about the size.

The article seems to be almost ready for moving to main space. I hope to be able to give feedback in the next few days. You may also seek additional feedback, the members of WP:WikiProject Palestine and WP:Wikiproject Israel would be interested as well. Alaexis_¿question? 20:52, 12 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

May I ask: What is the usual practice in the English Wikipedia for requesting feedback on Wiki projects? Do I just submit it under "Articles for Creation" on the main page or do I write something informal on the Talk page? Thank you! DaWalda (talk) 21:05, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from HenrickOficial102 (00:47, 22 April 2024)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Caio Henrique.

{{Infobox biography | name = Caio Henrique | image = 2017.jpg Image= Caio Henrique _to_2024.Jpg_20240421_083923 | image_size = | caption = Caio Henrique with Brazil U20 in | full_name = Caio Henrique | birth_date = 31 July 1997 (age 26) | Cidade = Nordestino, Gravatá Pernambuco|Nordeste]], Brazil | height = 1.78 m

Caio Henrique eu fiquei apenas conhecido como Henrique desde 2021 eu criei meu nome é artístico

Eu começava reproduzir conteúdo para internet conhecido como Henrique 4.717 de seguidores TikTok, eu conquistar meus objetivos

Eu comecei bastante conhecido apenas como Henrique a entrar no kawaii e já tô com 2,1 mil seguidores Kwai,

Instagram.aí eu fiquei conhecido também no Instagram como apenas conhecido Henrique 1.381 de seguidores

desde 2013 na época eu não tinha nome artístico meu sobrenome de batismo apenas ficou conhecido como Henrique na indústria do entretenimento eu não era a pessoa pública na época agora como que eu me expoe Minha Vida em 2021 mas me tornei uma pessoa pública

Thrends eu entrou em desde do lançamento 1.325 de seguidores Criador de conteúdo época pandemia desde 2021 comecei a cantar a música gospel na aí eu pensei do meu nome é artístico apenas como Henrique Ah eu fique conhecido no meio da Indústria dois anos continuou cantando Música brasileira Industria Musical --HenrickOficial102 (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I don't speak Portuguese, what exactly would you like to ask? Alaexis_¿question? 05:37, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Camilleishuddy (15:41, 22 April 2024)

hello why cant i edit --Camilleishuddy (talk) 15:41, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Camilleishuddy, see Help:Introduction and let me know if you have questions. Alaexis_¿question? 07:09, 24 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Monkey d blackbeard (23:02, 22 April 2024)

i dont know how to edit --Monkey d blackbeard (talk) 23:02, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Monkey d blackbeard, see Help:Introduction and let me know if you have questions. Alaexis_¿question? 07:09, 24 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Removal of sourced content

Please do not remove sourced content as you did here. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 03:13, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from GabFreakyPie (23:12, 30 April 2024)

A guy i won't name, made a request to speed delete my wiki, and I'm not even promoting anything.. I only made that because I'm well known in the Quebec music industry. --GabFreakyPie (talk) 23:12, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @GabFreakyPie, I suppose you're talking about Draft:Gabriel Rivard (Singer). The reviewer wrote that you didn't provide any references. Are you sure that this artist satisfies the notability criteria? Alaexis_¿question? 07:44, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Ceswyd (06:35, 10 May 2024)

Hi there Alaexis, I was wondering if you could provide some insight to me, as a new paid editor with declared COI, if there is anything I can adjust or improve in the recent edit requests I posted on 2x pages to update them with more recent information? I am also keen to understand what timeframe you would generally expect requests like this to be acknowledged and reviewed by independent Wikieditors? Thanks so much. --Ceswyd (talk) 06:35, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A couple of weeks should be enough I think. If you want to increase your chances of getting feedback you could also leave a note at Wikiprojects (e.g., Wikipedia:WikiProject_Australia). The edits for the most part seem okay, I have just one comment, will write it at the talk page. Alaexis_¿question? 08:46, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks @Alaexis. FYI - Edit requests were posted on 25/26 April. Re: leaving a note at WikiProjects - which tab do I do this on? Ceswyd (talk) 07:10, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I can add this text but please rewrite it using the right formatting (wikilinks, inline references^[1], etc) Alaexis_¿question? 09:15, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Alaexis - I am not sure I follow? Where have you added the text that I need to reqrite/update with wikilinks and in line references? Apologies, I am still not clear on where I should leave the note at Wikiprojects. Ceswyd (talk) 07:40, 17 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't added anything yet. I've asked you to format references properly in the text you've suggested to add, for example here. Alaexis_¿question? 19:56, 17 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Alaexis I have made the changes to the section to format references properly in the text I've suggested to add. For the other edit requests on the Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar talk pages, I have followed the format prescribed/advised in the Wikipedia policies regarding paid edit requests. Are these now sufficient? Or do you need me to re-write these sections, too, with ready-to-add copy with inline references? Ceswyd (talk) 08:01, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Alaexis Thanks again for reviewing the edit requests on the [Mike Cannon-Brookes] page. As flagged in April, a number of edit request were also put forward for review on [Scott Farquhar] talk page. Are you able to assist in reviewing these requests and/or encouraging their review? They have been live for 3 months and are in the format requested. Can you please advise? Ceswyd (talk) 11:14, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Siddhu Talreja (09:12, 13 May 2024)

Hello, I am Siddharth and I am a Sindhi speaker from India. Even though there is a Sindhi version of Wikipedia, it is only in the perso Arabic script but Sindhi is written in more than one scripts. Especially in India atleast two scripts are used. How can we request for a version of Sindhi Wikipedia in Devanagari script or some other script in the same way as there are two scripts on konkani Wikipedia ? --Siddhu Talreja (talk) 09:12, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure I have the right experience to answer your question. FYI, in Serbo-Croatian Wikipedia you can switch easily between the Latin and Cyrillic spelling [6] (see the tab at the top), maybe this would be a good solution for the Sindhi one too. I'd suggest asking this at meta:Talk:Language_committee. Alaexis_¿question? 09:26, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the guidance, I was trying to talk about the same feature you told for serbo croation, but didn't knew where shall I go. Thank you Siddhu Talreja (talk) 04:33, 15 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Got it. Good luck! Alaexis_¿question? 05:44, 15 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Elefantoz (09:04, 14 May 2024)

Hey Alaexis - I m new to wikipedia editing, would you have some suggestions to create an article? I d like to start an article from scratch --Elefantoz (talk) 09:04, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please read Help:Your first article first. Alaexis_¿question? 12:26, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Radhika Shivnarayan (11:43, 14 May 2024)

how can i change the title of my article --Radhika Shivnarayan (talk) 11:43, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Which article? What name do you want to give it? Alaexis_¿question? 12:27, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Abkhazia sock

Hi Alaexis, I just did a clean-up of recent sockfarm edits (sockfarms?). This included removing some parts of their additions that I think from the edit history you edited shortly after they were added. You are of course welcome to re-add those if you think they were a benefit, as well as other removed text if you have given it a close look, although I would reiterate my edit summary's general principle that excessive detail is better on subpages. Best, CMD (talk) 11:29, 26 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll take a look. Alaexis_¿question? 11:35, 26 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from F.akamagwuna (14:35, 30 May 2024)

Hi, I've just written my first article and published it. How long does it take to get published? And what underpins the chances of articles being approved?

Thank you. --F.akamagwuna (talk) 14:35, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, judging by your user name, this seems to be an article about yourself. Per the Conflict of Interest policy you're supposed to submit your draft to WP:AFCREVIEW. Before you do it I suggest you review the notability criteria and make sure that they are satisfied. Good luck! Alaexis_¿question? 18:17, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Etokat (14:53, 31 May 2024)

Hello, I would like to create my autobiography. Where should I start?

I already saw my wiki data (https://m.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112035594) here but I don't know how to edit, create pages etc. Any instructions would be helpful. Thank you. --Etokat (talk) 14:53, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, please review the policies on the conflict of interest and notability and if you believe that you satisfy the notability criteria feel free to create a draft and send it for review as per WP:AFCREVIEW. Alaexis_¿question? 16:05, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from IncandescentBliss (00:41, 7 June 2024)

I’ve been having what appears to be systematic reversions to most of my posts by a single editor. Is there any way to prevent this? They are just deleting everything I’m doing. I’m doing a lot of research on these topics to update with very recent scholarship. --IncandescentBliss (talk) 00:41, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The editor seems to have me on RedWarn and has essentially shadow-banned me from contributing. Is there anything I can do to stop this? I have a degree in the Hebrew Bible and am trying to make reasonable edits. (Often just summarizing the historicity sections in the lede of articles!) IncandescentBliss (talk) 01:09, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I've looked at your contributions and I'm not sure which user you're referring to. Can you be more specific? Please provide a few examples of them reverting your contributions. This might be WP:WIKIHOUNDING which is considered to be harassment. On the other hand, if your edits are reverted then the best way to achieve consensus is to use talk pages to understand their concerns and deal with them. Have you done that? Alaexis_¿question? 10:42, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

User is Sinclarian. Judaism, Torah, Yahweh, and Adam and Eve pages are examples.

I’m afraid to go into talk pages with them because they’ve been quite aggressive and condescending in the past. IncandescentBliss (talk) 04:58, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please see my comment here, let's continue the content-related discussion there.

It's true that some editors are not always courteous and civil, however it's still better to sort out disagreements and achieve consensus by discussion. See WP:BRD for one of the strategies for dealing with disagreements. Alaexis_¿question? 07:41, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from YAYA2DEVOPS (14:13, 17 June 2024)

Hey there can I create a page for my bio and have it coming from wikipedia? --YAYA2DEVOPS (talk) 14:13, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Who are you and are you sure that you're notable? Alaexis_¿question? 17:54, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from 0iet0 (01:12, 18 June 2024)

Dear Alexis, I need help. I have edited my draft in my sandbox and submitted it for review. However, the system tells me that it cannot find it because it does not have a title, or something. How do I put a title on it. I am having a lot of trouble navigating around the site. Do I have to cancel the submission and then submit it after I put a title on it.? If you could glance at what I have done, and then give me some advice about how to proceed, I would be very happy. Thank you 0iet0 --0iet0 (talk) 01:12, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@0iet0, apologies for the late response. The issue with the title is a trivial one, you will just need to rename it to James Andrews (artist). The issues raised by u:Ratnahastin who has declined your submission are much more important and I suggest you address them first. I agree with them that the draft now reads as a catalogue of the artist's works rather than as an encyclopaedic article. However, I do see coverage by independent sources and I believe that the draft would be accepted if you improve it. If I were you I'd start a discussion at Draft_talk:Jim_Andrews and show that the coverage by independent reliable sources exists, and also I would transform the list of works into a (shorter) narrative about the artist's works. Then you can ask u:Ratnahastin or another editor to re-review your draft.

Btw, are you related in any way to James Andrews? Alaexis_¿question? 07:42, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Johnspotify (13:30, 27 June 2024)

How do i create a wikipedia page --Johnspotify (talk) 13:30, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please read Help:Your first article. Alaexis_¿question? 17:54, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

thanks for reverting me

strange, the visual diff made it look like they removed significantly more than they actually did. my error. oh well! ... sawyer * he/they * talk 20:21, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, I hope you agree with my reasoning in the edit summary.

Btw, more changes have been made to that article recently, would be good to check them to make sure they follow reliable sources. Alaexis_¿question? 08:40, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from ProcessPerfect on Mikel Rouse (00:05, 8 July 2024)

Hi. Can I add an image using my iPhone? --ProcessPerfect (talk) 00:05, 8 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes Alaexis_¿question? 21:39, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from TomM24 (16:39, 10 July 2024)

Hello Alaexis‬! I've created a Wikipedia account recently because I wanted to create an article about a family member, and whilst I believe they meet the criteria for notability (independent coverage from multiple secondary sources) there is obviously a conflict of interest present due to my direct relationship with the subject. Am I still able to create this article as long as I declare the COI, or, given that I am unable to do so, is there a way to request an article to be created by an independent editor? Thank you very much for your time. --TomM24 (talk) 16:39, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, please follow WP:COIEDIT. There is a dedicated process for that. If something doesn't work there please feel free to drop me another message. Alaexis_¿question? 21:38, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WP:1RR at Israel–Hamas war

Hi; at topics related to the Israel-Arab conflict, editors are restricted to one revert every 24 hours: An editor must not perform more than one reverts on a single page—whether involving the same or different material—within a 24-hour period. An edit or a series of consecutive edits that undoes or manually reverses other editors' actions—whether in whole or in part—counts as a revert.

In the past 24 hours you have made two reverts:

Please self-revert. Unbandito (talk) 12:36, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The content is WP:UNDUE for that article. Please review that link. Please also review our policy at WP:1RR. Consecutive reverts are not a violation. Did you read it before quoting it above? SPECIFICO talk 00:02, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for replying while I was away. I'd be happy to discuss this at the talk page. Alaexis_¿question? 08:44, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Special:Diff/1236174848

It is inaccurate because the category is meant only for modern Russian dialects, while Old Novgorod is an Old East Slavic (an ancestor of Russian and other East Slavic languages like Ukrainian, Belarusian, etc.) dialect. The category that is already there, Category:Old East Slavic, suffices. User:Inqilābī 11:34, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I see, it makes sense. Alaexis_¿question? 11:47, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

editor

How can I edit the page — Preceding unsigned comment added by Niyonkuru elize (talk • contribs) 08:51, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Niyonkuru elize, what exactly do you want to do? Alaexis_¿question? 17:44, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Narasingprasad (14:29, 24 August 2024)

Hi Alaexis, Nice to meet you, This is prasad from hyderabad, India. i want more important things about create wikipedia articles and edits. i need your support. Thanking you. --Narasingprasad (talk) 14:29, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, how exactly can I help you? Alaexis_¿question? 17:45, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Gael Viramontes (00:52, 25 August 2024)

How do I edit --Gael Viramontes (talk) 00:52, 25 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, newbie editor here!

Click the edit button at the top right of an unprotected page. I recommend the visual editor if it asks. Baahgoesthesheep (talk) 13:57, 7 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Iothil (06:07, 26 August 2024)

Hello!

Thank you for the offer, is there a detailed guide for formatting, especially the references, that is also understandable for a total newbie in terms of HTML? I noticed that I now added the same citation 4 times and instead of realising it was the same source, the system now added it 4 times in the reference list.

Just to keep it clean.

Thanks in advance. --Iothil (talk) 06:07, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Iothil

Hi, the documentation can be found here. What I also found to be useful was looking at the "source code" of the existing well-formatted articles and do the same. Sorry if it doesn't answer your question completely. Alaexis_¿question? 18:21, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, that's helpful! 178.189.226.75 (talk) 18:23, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Narasingprasad (07:00, 28 August 2024)

Hi ,

i created one new page and movie to article space.

but I plan to create a second article for the temple. how to create in the sandbox? or any other method?

i got this message in my sandbox

< User:Narasingprasad Redirect page

Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Temple (Nandalur) This page is a redirect. The following categories are used to track and monitor this redirect: From a page move: This is a redirect from a page that has been moved (renamed). This page was kept as a redirect to avoid breaking links, both internal and external, that may have been made to the old page name. When appropriate, protection levels are automatically sensed, described and categorized.

Please support me. --Narasingprasad (talk) 07:00, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Narasingprasad, I assume that you're asking about the message you see here. You can disregard it, now that the article you've created is in the mainspace, there is no way anyone would end up on that page. Alaexis_¿question? 07:59, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ccpresido on User:Ccpresido (11:11, 30 August 2024)

Hello how can I create my startup page?? --Ccpresido (talk) 11:11, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Ccpresido, please review the policies on the notability of organisations and conflict of interests first. If you have questions after that, I'd be happy to answer them. Alaexis_¿question? 07:18, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Raja Mohan Prasad (14:25, 1 September 2024)

hi i am creating a page for my grandfather raja mohan prasad so i created an account but how do i start the page. from beginning to end. there are too many links and am a bit confused --Raja Mohan Prasad (talk) 14:25, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Raja Mohan Prasad, considering that you have a conflict of interest, please use Wikipedia:AFC to write an article. Alaexis_¿question? 11:11, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from RVNG Brand (10:00, 4 September 2024)

Hello there is a question of speedy deletion I don't undestand --RVNG Brand (talk) 10:00, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I can see other editors have already explained this to you on your talk page. Alaexis_¿question? 11:13, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Breville33 on User talk:Breville33 (12:35, 10 September 2024)

Hi I need to create a Wikipedia page --Breville33 (talk) 12:35, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Notice of Arbitration Enforcement noticeboard discussion

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a report involving you at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Enforcement regarding a possible violation of an Arbitration Committee decision. The thread is IOHANNVSVERVS. Thank you.

I mentioned you in my statement. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 22:31, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kievan Rus'

Hello @Alaexis, haven't heard from you for a while, could give any answers regarding the changes in the article I proposed? Should I create new topic and maybe slightly rephrase it? 46.200.75.110 (talk) 17:08, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, are you referring to this discussion? Another editor has responded to the request, so I'd suggest you address their points. If it's another discussion please share a link, and also it would help if you registered an account. Alaexis_¿question? 19:20, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No @Alaexis, I mean this one. Nor you, nor the other editor have responded to me in 20 days. So could give an answer or discuss this? 46.200.75.110 (talk) 10:45, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I've responded to your last comment. Unless you make a policy-based argument as to why the title should be changed or initiate an RfC I don't think there is much point in continuing the discussion. Alaexis_¿question? 07:32, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My discussion is called "the slavic tribe of Rus'". I don't want to change the title, I have no problem with current title. 46.200.75.110 (talk) 12:23, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My apologies, I'll take a look at that section. Btw it would really be easier for other editors if you created an account. Alaexis_¿question? 20:01, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from JochemVDS (08:23, 2 October 2024)

Hey Hey! This might be quite something:

I want to be transparent and let you know that I got the task as intern at Armada Music to have a look on how to change their Wikipedia page to include accurate and not outdated pictures and information. I've heard that as of now the last intern spent 6 months and was unable to figure out how to change things, I did a lot of digging and research and discovered I had to be auto approved by making 10 edits to upload pictures.

Some questions I had before I get started on changing the Armada Music wikipedia page to make it more accurate and non biased in terms of information:

1. Do my sources have to come from independent sources or can I refer to information that is presented on the Armada Music Website?

2. It mentions that pictures have to be changed to include licensing information? what does this mean precisely?

3. Is it considered a conflict of interest or bad practice that I change the Wikipedia page simply because I am an intern there? The information that is currently on their page is incredibly outdated and simply false, they don't wish for the page to be extremely detailed they just want it to be accurate and portray some simple information about who they are since Wikipedia is a front runner in terms of information sources.

4. What are some advices for me you might have when it comes to changing a page of a larger company entity such as Armada?

My apologies for all of this spam, let me know if you're capable of helping me out or not! :D --JochemVDS (talk) 08:23, 2 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @JochemVDS, I just realised I haven't answered your questions, I'm sorry. Are they still relevant? Alaexis_¿question? 19:53, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! @Alaexis would love some help yes! I am still clueless on wikipedia and I tried getting a change through but I obviously did something wrong so I'm just trying to figure it out now. If you have some time would you mind answering the questions I answered earlier?

I've got another one:

For changing pictures, I can't do it myself apparently? someone commented on the Armada Music page that a neutral party should do it, but does that mean it can't be changed unless someone decides to "just" change it? seems a little counterintuitive to me as the current logo is incredibly outdated. Whjat would it take to change the Logo on the infobox on that page? JochemVDS (talk) 07:14, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding the content, I agree with u:Axad12 and can't add much to what he wrote.

As to the new logo, this should be easy to fix, I've responded on the talk page. Alaexis_¿question? 08:50, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Tenanalove on Aulgah Nato (19:16, 15 October 2024)

Hello, are all edits done on Wikipedia made to appear on wikiwand --Tenanalove (talk) 19:16, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Tenanalove, I have no idea. Wikiwand is not part of Wikipedia/Wikimedia so it's better to ask them. Alaexis_¿question? 19:52, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Notice of noticeboard discussion

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Question from Joseph Ca98 (19:43, 19 October 2024)

How do I make a citation? --Joseph Ca98 (talk) 19:43, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Joseph Ca98, please review Help:Footnotes. Alaexis_¿question? 21:05, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Pitchonepr SMM (10:40, 22 October 2024)

heyy, so this is not an editing related question, but how do i get my username changed? or is it fine? --Pitchonepr SMM (talk) 10:40, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Pitchonepr SMM, just register with a new username if you don't like the current one. I think it's fine btw. Alaexis_¿question? 19:26, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

how do i change my username? i have created a page but it is being deleted - is it because of the username? i have even contested for deletion but all in vain, please guide. Pitchonepr SMM (talk) 07:19, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sokudo Electric this is the page Pitchonepr SMM (talk) 07:26, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please see my comments at the deletion nomination page. Alaexis_¿question? 22:44, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Mbokana on Mafindor Chiefdom (02:50, 24 October 2024)

Hello How can i create a citation --Mbokana (talk) 02:50, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Mbokana, please see Help:Footnotes. Alaexis_¿question? 19:37, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Notice of Arbitration Enforcement noticeboard discussion

An uninvolved administrator has suggested possible sanctions for your participation on the 1948 Arab–Israeli War article at the Arbitration Enforcement noticeboard. The thread is Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Enforcement#Nableezy. Barkeep49 (talk) 16:16, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Xyvvzz (06:52, 5 November 2024)

hello have a question are there any memberships i could buy --Xyvvzz (talk) 06:52, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Xyvvzz I don't think so. Alaexis_¿question? 07:50, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Baahgoesthesheep (13:50, 7 November 2024)

how do I conduct myself on WP? --Baahgoesthesheep (talk) 13:50, 7 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Baahgoesthesheep, please review WP:SIMPLE

. Alaexis_¿question? 19:27, 7 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Baahgoesthesheep (talk) 13:14, 8 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Notice of Arbitration Committee clarification or amendment

You are involved in a recently filed request for clarification or amendment from the Arbitration Committee. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Clarification and Amendment#Arbitration enforcement referral: Nableezy, et al and, if you wish to do so, enter your statement and any other material you wish to submit to the Arbitration Committee. Additionally, the Wikipedia:Arbitration guide may be of use.

Thanks, Barkeep49 (talk) 19:40, 7 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from MaryJane Connelly (20:50, 9 November 2024)

Hi Mentor, I started to work in the sandbox with an article about my father, Major General Stanley W. Connelly. I am aware of the COI problem, but he deserves to have a wikipedia page. However, since taking a break for the 2024 elections, I can't remember where the sandbox is or how to get started again on the page. --MaryJane Connelly (talk) 20:50, 9 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @MaryJane Connelly, sorry for the radio silence. I can't find it now, it might have been deleted :( Alaexis_¿question? 22:12, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Source for the EC-protected edit request

Hi @Alaexis, I just saw your comment on my EC-protected edit request on "1948 Palestinian expulsion and flight" page, where you said that my suggestion is correct, but I need to provide a source for it - I did specify a source, but for some reason it was pushed below the comments, which is why you probably didn't see it.

Copying it here, just in case:

Benny Morris (2012). "Revisiting the Palestinian exodus of 1948". In Rogan, Eugene L.; Shlaim, Avi (eds.). The War for Palestine.

Zlmark (talk) 14:37, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Zlmark, thanks, can you add the page number? Alaexis_¿question? 22:08, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

sure:

page=37 Zlmark (talk) 04:12, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

in addition to the chapter by Benny Morris, here's another source talking about massive declassification of archival documents that could be cited as well

https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/israels-archives-digitization-delays-and-nostalgia-reading-room Zlmark (talk) 13:51, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Arbitration motions regarding Palestine-Israel articles

The Arbitration Committee has resolved by motion that:

Motion 1: Appeals only to ArbCom

When imposing a contentious topic restriction under the Arab-Israeli conflict contentious topic, an uninvolved administrator may require that appeals be heard only by the Arbitration Committee. In such cases, the committee will hear appeals at ARCA according to the community review standard. A rough consensus of arbitrators will be required to overturn or amend the sanction.

Motion 2b: Word limits

Uninvolved administrators may impose word limits on all participants in a discussion, or on individual editors across all discussions, within the area of conflict. These word limits are designated as part of the standard set of restrictions within the Arab-Israeli conflict contentious topic. These restrictions must be logged and may be appealed in the same way as all contentious topic restrictions.

Motion 2c: Word limits

All participants in formal discussions (RfCs, RMs, etc) within the area of conflict are urged to keep their comments concise, and are limited to 1,000 words per discussion. This motion will sunset two years from the date of its passage.

Motion 5: PIA5 Case

Following a request at WP:ARCA, the Arbitration Committee directs its clerks to open a case to examine the interaction of specific editors in the WP:PIA topic area. Subject to amendment by the drafting arbitrators, the following rules will govern the case:

The case title will be Palestine-Israel articles 5.
The initial parties will be:
- BilledMammal (talk · contribs)
- Iskandar323 (talk · contribs)
- Levivich (talk · contribs)
- Nableezy (talk · contribs)
- PeleYoetz (talk · contribs)
- Selfstudier (talk · contribs)
- האופה (talk · contribs)
Aoidh will be the initial drafter
The case will progress at the usual time table, unless additional parties are added or the complexity of the case warrants additional time for drafting a proposed decision, in which case the drafters may choose to extend the timeline.
All case pages are to be semi-protected.
Private evidence will be accepted. Any case submissions involving non-public information, including off-site accounts, should be directed to the Arbitration Committee by email to Arbcom-enwikimedia.org. Any links to the English Wikipedia submitted as part of private evidence will be aggregated and posted on the evidence page. Any private evidence that is used to support a proposal (a finding of fact or remedy) or is otherwise deemed relevant to the case will be provided to affected parties when possible (evidence of off-wiki harassment may not be shared). Affected parties will be given an opportunity to respond.

Addendum

In passing motion #5 to open a Palestine-Israel articles 5 case, the Committee has appointed three drafters: Aoidh, HJ Mitchell, and CaptainEek. The drafters have resolved that the case will open on November 30. The delay will allow the Committee time to resolve a related private matter, and allow for both outgoing and incoming Arbitrators to vote on the case. The drafters have changed the party list to the following individuals:

The drafters reserve the right to amend the list of parties if necessary. The drafters anticipate that the case will include a two week evidence phase, a one week workshop phase, and a two week proposed decision phase.

The related Arbitration enforcement referral: Nableezy et al request has been folded into this case. Evidence from the related private matter, as alluded to in the Covert canvassing and proxying in the Israel-Arab conflict topic area case request, will be examined prior to the start of the case, and resolved separately.

For the Arbitration Committee, SilverLocust 💬 05:26, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard § Arbitration motions regarding Palestine-Israel articles

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