User talk:CounterCorp
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Response to Thanks for the welcome message
[edit]I understand what you are saying and maybe, for the welcome messages at least, there can be a modification to explain that the welcome message does not mean that you did something wrong but was rather a friendly welcome from a fellow Wikipedian. I will look into this and see what I can do. —Kf4bdy talk contribs
Re: Your message regarding CounterCorp Film Festival
[edit]Heeey. Yeah, I remember making some edits to the article; it's possible that I got trigger happy, I'll have a closer look when I have a chance, to double-check myself (I'm only human, after all). I'll see if I can explain my reasoning for most of those removals... Wikipedia is generally designed for encyclopedic information -- say, the history and cultural significance of the festival is very much relevant, but specific details like where to go to make donations, or probably the submission date, those aren't likely to show up in an encyclopedia. As an example, one question some editors like to ask is, "Will this information still be relevant in a year? Ten years? A hundred years?" If something is only going to be relevant for a short period, it's sometimes better to omit it -- we cover more history than we do current events, if that makes sense. Anybody interested in the event will almost definitely visit their website (which should absolutely be linked, at least once), and from there I'd say it's up to them to make clear things like donation/contribution options and other participation details. As far as external links, they're generally (though not quite always) kept in the "External links" section, which is usually the last section of an article. The Wikipedia Manual of Style is often cited, but to be honest, it's not all that accessible unless you know what you're looking for; instead, I'll suggest that you have a look at a few featured articles and get a general feel for how they're composed. Other than that, there's some guidelines to be found at WP:EL. I honestly don't hold anything against you, Wikipedia's a bit tough to get used to, and I'm more than happy to see somebody contributing wholesomely; I'm happy to discuss any other issues or questions you have, whether regarding this article, help with technical stuff, trouble with myself or any other users, or anything to do with your experiences here. Let me know if there's anything you need help with. Luna Santin 01:15, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
Response to Are editors self-appointed?
[edit]Everyone here is an editor of sorts, but as to an official designation, I have never heard of one. Many people will make small changes to your submissions or others out of a compulsion to do so, but most of the time those changes are harmless and are not worth fussing over. If they start adding information that is incorrect or nonsense to articles, then they need to be warned not to do that.
There is also the 3 revert rule which is there to stop revert or editing wars from occurring. I would strongly suggest that you explore all the policies here at Wikipedia to help you understand the mindset of this project.
As always, if I can be of any assistance, just let me know! —Kf4bdy talk contribs
May 2010
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Why can't I edit Wikipedia?
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- Am I allowed to make these edits if I change my username?
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How does one contact Cirt, the person who apparently not only blocked our account, but also deleted a whole page about an annual event that he (assuming he is male, based on his way of relating to us) apparently didn't feel deserved mention on Wikipedia ...?