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It's a Mystery

Hope all is well. Been a while since we chatted, so I shall make up for it. I decided for Black History Month/Folklore editathon to write Cameron. Partially because also she links to Morris and Bean. It's a tough one. She wrote an autobiography and never mentioned her birth surname or her mother's name. Can you imagine? But...I also ran across a reference that I have no idea what is. Maybe it's a film, which I am guessing from the threads above? I ran it's name through the British Newspaper Archive (thank you WP Library for adding that), and newspapers.com, but I find nada. Any idea if it was a program that ran on television and/or how one could access it? I also have the issue that her obit doesn't mention her death date. I found it on ancestry.com, but it seems weird that in 2020 no obit ran. Possibly because her legal name and the name everyone knew her by were different? Any possibility you can find one? She died 15 March 2020. No worries if you have no clue, or don't have time. SusunW (talk) 21:17, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Okay, I'm already back. Maybe the TV thing is this, but it says it ran in 1986 and the national archive link says 1983. But then this says she was featured on This Is Your Life (British TV series) in 1983, so maybe it was that? However, even if they aren't the same, the This is Your Life thingy is critical. The clipping says they brought over her mom. Surely they wouldn't have introduced her mom on the show without saying her name? So...how do I find that? SusunW (talk) 21:45, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Hi SusunW, nice to get a message from you! As usual you have both found an amazing woman and uncovered an interesting research wormhole. So you are saying she doesn't mention her mum's name in her autobiography!? How odd. I'm probably following some of the same paths, but bear with me...

• Mother's name - hmm don't find it online. Strange also that Keep the Faith is the only obit online.
• This is Your Life (there's a small mention of her at www.bigredbook.info/a_charitable_life.html, edit- bigredbook appears to be blacklisted so I'll paste it here just sok you can check it for research purposes) is definitely separate to the national archive program, since the former is made by ITV (TV network) and the latter by the government. It might be the thing in the link you found, hard to say. Maybe chat to or email the national archives to see if they can provide a bit more info? Good luck with it, the article seems to be coming along nicely overall :) Funny to see Gresham Road and Canterbury Crescent mentioned again! Mujinga (talk) 08:28, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

I know, weird right? I must find that video. Not only was her mom on it, the red book link says "she was greeted via a live link by her son - a musician with the pop group, Hot Chocolate". From my searches, that is Chris, but he isn't even listed in our article on the band? SusunW (talk) 13:47, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

I sent an e-mail to the dude who has the big red book cite. Asked him if he can provide a link or just tell me who her mom was. As for chatting with the National Archive, that's a racket. I backed into every link on that thread. No reference to the producer. In the chat I asked who produced it and the response was you can request a copy of the full record for £8.40 per page or hire an independent researcher. I said seriously? You are an archive and I am not asking for a transcript, just a complete citation showing the producer. Response, we have too many records to properly cite each one. o.0 You can't make this stuff up. SusunW (talk) 15:45, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Golly SusunW I would have hoped for a less robotic response from the National Archives! Oh well - not sure what else to suggest. As for finding the video, that might be hard since it's just everyday TV from some time ago. On Hot Chocolate, perhaps he was a session musician? I am enjoying the bizarre links you are finding, it's all connected! Btw I actually just published Villa Road, which I took photos of the same day as Gresham Road - it was a different scene in the same time, more oxbridge white marxists than black community activists, but there must have been connections, not least because of Olive Morris and there were apparently british black panthers living there too... Mujinga (talk) 17:18, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Hmm there's 'Gloria Cameron - Intro Sequence to COI Documentary "A Woman's Place" 1984' on https://vimeo.com/135938804 Mujinga (talk) 17:20, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Oh wow! Thank you! Apparently Chris wrote, sang, and played keyboards for Hot Chocolate from 1982 to 1985 before becoming a producer for George Michael. I added a "former members" name to the article on the group. And yes, context is everything for women's bios. They link together in really weird ways. Reading about the whole trial now in her book. Figure I need context before I can even begin to look for secondary sources. SusunW (talk) 17:53, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Good ninja edit but i enjoyed sand as well! Your research has inspired me to devote some time to the lattice of names of mediaeval noblewomen, which always gets complicated Mujinga (talk) 18:29, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

LOL. Good luck with her. I hope your research journey is easier than this one. ;) I am hopeful that continued digging will peel the onion that is Cameron's life. SusunW (talk) 18:53, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

SusunW "Lettice (or Letitia) Cary (c. 1612–1647), née Morison (or Moryson) and later Viscountess Falkland"  Done Mujinga (talk) 16:05, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

So I finished her version of the trial, but here's the next weird thing, I find nothing, nada, zip, zilch about it in any British or Jamaican papers, google scholar, or books. Not even in the Black Cultural Archives. (I even tried switching google to google.co.uk). It is as if after receiving all those accolades through 1987, after the trial happened until she published her book, there was nothing. I can't publish the article with only her side and I wonder if part of the problem is that her legal name was different? But, that said, the press would've called her Gloria, even if (especially if?) it was negative press, so I am baffled on where to look now. SusunW (talk) 17:17, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

SusunW hmm yeah maybe she was using another name, but it's weird you haven't found it yet .. I also do think it's odd that she had by all accounts a notable life, appeared on This is your life etc etc and then only had an obituary in one place!? I tried to find online archives for The Voice (British newspaper) but didn't get anywhere. Obviously there's systematic bias going on because of her race and gender, but it does seem unusual that everything dries up in more recent times. I can only wish you luck in your endeavours! As a last thought, perhaps asking for help over at WIR might throw up some more leads? Mujinga (talk) 21:32, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

I know her legal name was Florence Tina Cameron, but I don't find anything under that. I couldn't even find her MBE except in Jamaican papers. The obit called her Florence Gloria. I'm gonna try one other editor and then I'll throw it to WiR. If I could even figure out the name of the case, that might help, but I don't know how British proceedings are typically titled and every search I can think of comes up nil. I do appreciate you and your help. SusunW (talk) 22:12, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

SusunW unless the legal case set a precedent (unlikely) it'll be hard to find. If it did, it will be on https://www.bailii.org/. My knowledge here is shaky, I think cases would usually be "Last name v Last name" so "Cameron v somebody", unless it's an action by the state on her behalf (I don't even know what the case was here), then it would be "R v somebody", R being Regina as in Queen. On the MBE that is weird, since I couldn't find it either. Were you using the Gazette? I couldn't find anything for 1980 under Florence or Cameron here or here, maybe it's one year over. In any case, well done Barbara Cameron on her recent MBE though. Mujinga (talk) 09:54, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

I think it was an action by the Lambeth Council against her, but maybe it was the council against her volunteer organization. Therein lies the issue. I don't even know how to begin to search for it. She was covered a lot until she wasn't. Her organizations were not usually called by name in any press and there was no coverage that I could find in The Times, The Guardian, etc. The Evening Standard was the only major paper that ever mentioned her in the UK. Thank goodness for The Gleaner, which covers Jamaica and the Caribbean – it a real boon to have access to it (thank you WP library). And yes, I tried the official Gazette and found absolutely nothing. But there's photos of her receiving the MBE and numerous articles noted it, so I know she got it. I've asked Lajmmoore, UK Wikimedian of the year, and a researcher with access to networks that might be helpful. We'll see what happens. (The article on Barbara Cameron and coverage on Gloria Cameron shows exactly the opposite of what that camp on here that maintains an MBE isn't a big deal. For England possibly not, but it still means a lot in those places that were colonized and rarely, if ever, recognized.) SusunW (talk) 14:00, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

Tah-dah! I searched "Southwark Crown Court," "Valerie Pearlman" 1 February-28 February 1989. Had to weed through a lot, but found what I need![1], [2] ... and they did list her as Florence. SusunW (talk) 17:52, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Aha SusunW great sleuthing that draft is really coming along! Also good job on Theodora Kroeber, I saw it on the mainpage the other day :) Mujinga (talk) 11:35, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. The Kroeber article was a fun collaboration with Vanamonde. He did the parts I struggle with and I did the parts he struggles with, so it was a lovely joint effort. SusunW (talk) 13:37, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

A hello goat, from the west.

Hi Mujinga, I thought I would give you this goat. He's called Jeff. Jeff the goat. It's for help on the Kathe Voelkner article. Excellent work.

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@Scope creep: haha excellent - I only got as far as Alice Treff. Nice one yourself for starting an article on such an interesting woman :) Mujinga (talk) 17:07, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

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Accents in sorting

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Ipigott thanks for doing that, adding the Å got caught up in the edit I wanted to make which was sorting out the double DEFAULTSORT confusion. Keep those articles about Scandinavian women coming! Mujinga (talk) 11:06, 1 March 2023 (UTC)

Shooting of Stephen Waldorf

Hi Mujinga, hope all is well with you. As you've commented on a few FACs on my police shooting articles, I thought you might be interested in this one. I've put it up for peer review here in the hope of getting a few people to read it through and spot any issues before I take it to FAC. If you have time to read it and offer any thoughts, I'd be keen to hear them. No pressure if you're busy or not interested, though. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:07, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

I'll be along at some point this week, cheers! Mujinga (talk) 13:36, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

 Done Mujinga (talk) 11:02, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

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Thanks. Also how does it work for others who significantly contributed? I think B also did a lot of work on the article to improve the quality and I think they should get credit too, but I don't know the rules. CT55555(talk) 17:40, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Nice one! It's hard for them to get "official" credit I think. You could cutnpaste the message the bot left on your talkpage and put it on B's? I think that's a nice way of appreciating their work. Mujinga (talk) 17:50, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Hi, as I explained during the GA process and on CT55555's talk page after I was pinged, I do not feel I significantly contributed to this article and I would prefer to not be credited for this GA. This was not an article I reviewed and revised thoroughly. Thank you, Beccaynr (talk) 21:33, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Hi Beccanyr. I have reverted your edit to the lead of Zainab Salbi and started a discussion at the talk page Mujinga (talk) 10:35, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

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Sources for Phoolan Devi

Hello, I saw your comment that you were waiting for a review on Phoolan Devi. This is an interesting article, and I thought about opening a review, but I don't have access to all the sources. Particularly the book India's bandit queen which the article relies on heavily. Do you know if there's full text online somewhere? If not, I'm sure someone else will get around to it eventually. Thanks! Larataguera (talk) 21:47, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Larataguera:, yes it's in the GA nominations queue with lots of other articles. I have most of the sources in pdf, or could possibly send over relevant extracts. Can I check which you are referring to, is it the Mala Sen book? Cheers, Mujinga (talk) 21:55, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

yes, that seems to be the main one I am missing. Larataguera (talk) 22:10, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

I've sent you an email about it! Mujinga (talk) 22:15, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

And replied Mujinga (talk) 11:11, 4 May 2023 (UTC)

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Photos!!!!!

So, GRuban (and me) have been corresponding with Gloria Cameron's son, trying to get freely licensed photos of her. Turns out he is a photographer, took lots of photos in the 70s and 80s and said "I may be able to help you with some photographs for the period covering some of the projects you mention that relate to my mother, such as the buildings in Canterbury Cres and Gresham road (Abeng Centre) and general images of Brixton and community projects / events at that time". Balance person, he also said he would make contact with Gerlin Bean's daughter and see about photos of her. Fingers crossed. This could be a really helpful contact for us. SusunW (talk) 18:20, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Wow SusunW that's great news! Please ask about Olive Morris pretty please :) Mujinga (talk) 18:28, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

I actually went to the talk pages on Morris and Bean and copied all the locations, names, etc that we had tried to find photos of without success. He's not in the country right now, but said he'll go through his black and whites from the period and see what he can help us with, when he returns in the summer. I think it's the most promising lead we've found to get photos of the windrush generation :) SusunW (talk) 18:43, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

This is really exciting news! Thanks for letting me know. How great that would be! Balance person (talk) 07:08, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

I know! I plan on continuing to communicate with him and will ask him, Balance person, if Bean is still living. I think not, since he said he would ask her daughter about photos, but that may be a proximity issue. We'll see. SusunW (talk) 15:52, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

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I've passed the GA for Phoolan Devi. The instructions say to list the article at Wikipedia:Good articles. I'm not exactly sure where to put it, but I think this is complete otherwise. Let me know if there's anything else. Thanks! Larataguera (talk) 19:38, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Hiya thanks for the review! I would suggest that the article could be listed under Wikipedia:Good_articles/Social_sciences_and_society#Politics_and_government, then political figures Mujinga (talk) 20:22, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Done. Larataguera (talk) 20:34, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Nice one - I'll put Phoolan Devi to peer review next and I'll let you know if I get a definitive answer on naming conventions :) Mujinga (talk) 20:36, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Kelpromotion on User:Kelpromotion (06:47, 15 June 2023)

How do I upload image --Kelpromotion (talk) 06:47, 15 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi Kelpromotion, images must be copyright free otherwise they will be quickly deleted, so I'd advise taking a while first to familiarise yourself with how wikipedia works. Any other questions? And happy editing Mujinga (talk) 07:31, 15 June 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Killing of Fausto and Iaio

On 19 June 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Killing of Fausto and Iaio, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although four far-right groups claimed responsibility for the killing of Fausto and Iaio, no one was convicted of the crime? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Killing of Fausto and Iaio. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Killing of Fausto and Iaio), 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.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from ImayaTierra (11:51, 19 June 2023)

Why the name Mujinga? Are you Kenyan.. --ImayaTierra (talk) 11:51, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi @ImayaTierra: no I am not Kenyan, does Mujinga mean something in Kenyan? Also can I help with any wikipedia-related enquiries? Happy editing!! Mujinga (talk) 11:52, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from Frederick AND DJ DOMINIC (00:50, 20 June 2023)

Who is DDP DJ DOMINIC PEWEE --Frederick AND DJ DOMINIC (talk) 00:50, 20 June 2023 (UTC)

mentorship be an interesting journey for sure Mujinga (talk) 10:27, 20 June 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Emily Davies

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cool! Mujinga (talk) 10:44, 20 June 2023 (UTC)

Daisy Bacon

Hi -- I've appreciated your reviews of a few articles of mine, and I know you're interested in the Women in Red/Women in Green initiatives, so I thought I'd ask if you'd be willing to take a look at Daisy Bacon. It's at PR at the moment and has had a helpful review from Aoba47. I would like to take it to FAC, but have never nominated a biography of anyone born in the last 1,000 years, so would really appreciate another set of eyes on it before I pull the trigger. If you're too busy, no problem; just thought I'd ask. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 21:22, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

oh nice, i've been away and now i'm back i'll be interested to take a look! Mujinga (talk) 19:22, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

oooh i see @SusunW: gave some comments, I'll def be reading them :) Mujinga (talk) 19:33, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from Eyoab (05:59, 25 June 2023)

Hello dear mentor! Can I use you tube links as a reference for some topics on Wikipedia --Eyoab (talk) 05:59, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

Hiya @Eyoab:! Sorry for the late reply, I was away for a few days. Per WP:YOUTUBE, you can use youtube links if they are properly copyrighted, but since it's bit of a minefield it would perhaps be better to find other citations from reliable sources. Feel free to tell me more about the links you wanted to use, I'd love to give further help if I can. Happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 19:26, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from FrightenedAmoeba20 (05:25, 26 June 2023)

Hello Mujinga! Do you have any advice for someone new to editing? --FrightenedAmoeba20 (talk) 05:25, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

@FrightenedAmoeba20: Oh gosh lots I could say - have fun would be my first thought :) Feel free to ask if you have further questions! Mujinga (talk) 19:30, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Bekonscot

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Women in Red July 2023

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Your GA nomination of Bekonscot

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Your GA nomination of Bekonscot

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Your GA nomination of Emily Davies

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Khushal Yadav

खुशाल यादव  का जन्म २४ सितम्बर २००७ मै गुजरात के राजकोट शहर मै हुआ था । वह उत्तर परदेश के रहवासी है ।  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Khushal Yaduvanshi (talk • contribs) 04:17, 29 June 2023 (UTC) 

= Khushal Yadav was born on 24 September 2007 in Rajkot city of Gujarat. He is a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Mujinga (talk) 07:52, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi Khushal Yaduvanshi - here on english wikipedia it's usual to communicate in english. Maybe the the Hindi Wikipedia (Hindi: हिन्दी विकिपीडिया) would be a better fit for you? Mujinga (talk) 07:54, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Penny Thomas

@Mujinga How come I do not get a chance to respond and address the comments? you gave me less than an hour before closing the discussion! Lewolka (talk) 10:41, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

@Lewolka: ah i thought you understood, i quickfailed the article Mujinga (talk) 10:45, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Killing of Mitch Henriquez

On 2 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Killing of Mitch Henriquez, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the killing of Mitch Henriquez led to four days of rioting in The Hague, prompting the police to announce a ban on public assemblies of more than three people? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Killing of Mitch Henriquez. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Killing of Mitch Henriquez), 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 16,406 views (683.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of July 2023 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:27, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

Pings to ChristieBot?

Hi -- ChristieBot's been getting occasional pings from your user talk page posts. I had a look and it seems as though you've been posting the same GA messages that ChristieBot posts, e.g. here. I guess that's because you're treating them as conominations? Nice idea to credit the conominators that way. Would you mind stripping out the bit that mentions ChristieBot when you do it? It's not a big deal but if you leave it in ChristieBot gets an email ping. Thanks! Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 15:54, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Sure no probs I'll do that in future. Mujinga (talk) 16:05, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. I wish GA had a good way to handle conominators, but it doesn't ... Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 16:09, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Actually yes that's the answer to the question I should've asked haha! Mujinga (talk) 10:21, 12 July 2023 (UTC)

Question from Xdinaryvillain (04:03, 12 July 2023)

how do u create a page 😭😭 --Xdinaryvillain (talk) 04:04, 12 July 2023 (UTC)

@Xdinaryvillain Hiya what do you want to create a page for? I'll drop some links on your talkpage. Cheers! Mujinga (talk) 10:19, 12 July 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red 8th Anniversary

	Women in Red 8th Anniversary
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Question from Ray Frost (08:26, 20 July 2023)

Hello Mujinga, I have created a page on Organic phase. But I want to add some templates / warning box (or whatever it is) describing that the page is new and it needs more info and references. Please can you help? Thanks in advance!!--Ray Frost (talk) 08:26, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

@Ray Frost I'll answer on your talkpage Mujinga (talk) 12:15, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

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Women in Red August 2023

Women in Red August 2023, Vol 9, Iss 8, Nos 251, 252, 277, 278, 279, 280 Online events: New: Alphabet run C & D | Indigenous women | Film and stage | Geofocus: Arab League Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Wikimania 2023 will be held in Singapore, 16–19 August, and will be facilitated by the affiliates in the ESEAP (East/South East/Asia/Pacific) region. Tip of the month: Read the essay Determining Native American and Indigenous Canadian identities to understand the criteria for status as Native American or Indigenous Canadian. Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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August 2023 Good Article Nominations backlog drive

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Question from Someone0317 (04:32, 4 August 2023)

If an article's language is American english and the topic is about english thing. Should the language change to British english? Thanks for the help. --Someone0317 (talk) 04:32, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Someone0317 - I guess from looking at your contributions you are talking about Naval Air Command Sub Aqua Club, so I'll reply to your question where you posted at Talk:Naval_Air_Command_Sub_Aqua_Club#Language. Mujinga (talk) 10:19, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Villa Road

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Your GA nomination of Villa Road

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Your GA nomination of Villa Road

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Venus in fiction at WP:FAC

Hi! You reviewed Venus in fiction when it was at WP:FAC last year (Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Venus in fiction/archive1). It has now been nominated again, see Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Venus in fiction/archive2. If you are interested in weighing in on the new FAC, your input would be appreciated. TompaDompa (talk) 00:41, 7 August 2023 (UTC)

Question from Spli04 (13:18, 14 August 2023)

hello how do i delete my wikipedia account? --Spli04 (talk) 13:18, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

@Spli04 Excellent first question! You can check Wikipedia:Username_policy#Deleting_an_account if you don't feel like sticking around, otherwise happy editing Mujinga (talk) 22:49, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Question from Yalayolo007 (10:39, 16 August 2023)

I am writing about this film, help me suggest any changes if required and how to get approval.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Yalayolo007/sandbox&oldid=prev&diff=1166554134

Regards --Yalayolo007 (talk) 10:39, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi I'll reply on your talkpage, cheers! Mujinga (talk) 17:17, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of Lucy Parsons

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Your GA nomination of Hellé Nice

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Your GA nomination of Hellé Nice

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Question from Atinali on United States Army Special Forces (13:28, 12 September 2023)

Sir, I have no questions, I just want to serve the United States. --Atinali (talk) 13:28, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

@Atinali that doesn't seem to have much to do with wikipedia? Mujinga (talk) 08:47, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Atinali on United States Army Special Forces (13:30, 12 September 2023)

I want to be in the USA special forces, please help me. --Atinali (talk) 13:30, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

@Atinali happy to discuss wikipedia things but sadly I am not in the US special forces and cannot help you further with that specific request Mujinga (talk) 08:48, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Bhuiyansunny (14:27, 12 September 2023)

How to add my photo? --Bhuiyansunny (talk) 14:27, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

hi @Bhuiyansunny if you are wanting to add a photo of yourself then thast isn't really required or necessary for being a wikipedia editor - I'll drop you a welcome message with some links to explore about what wikipedia is Mujinga (talk) 08:49, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Aliyu ahmed on Michael D. Knox (07:08, 14 September 2023)

Defrencieat between capillary vein and aertry --Aliyu ahmed (talk) 07:08, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

@Aliyu ahmed Hi if you want to make an edit to the Michael D. Knox article then first perhaps give this a read - Help:Introduction. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 07:47, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Mgg4125! on Tanfoglio GT27 (18:40, 14 September 2023)

I’m looking for a spring the person that was cleaning my gun lost it while taking it apart --Mgg4125! (talk) 18:40, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

The mind boggles Mujinga (talk) 18:42, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Lucy Parsons

The article Lucy Parsons you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Lucy Parsons for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Vanamonde93 -- Vanamonde93 (talk) 13:01, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

• I withdrew the article Mujinga (talk) 13:03, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from MUGERWA SHAKOOR (10:48, 20 September 2023)

How i uploaded my picture ? --MUGERWA SHAKOOR (talk) 10:48, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

@MUGERWA SHAKOOR hellos if you are talking about uploading your own picture that is not necessarily the best first step on wikipedia - maybe check the links I just put on your talkpage for some tips on how to edit wikipedia. I hope you have fun and please check back if you have any questions. Mujinga (talk) 15:16, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from WPweb3 (05:11, 21 September 2023)

Hello ‪Mujinga‬, my first Wiki account that I set up in 2003 was shut down so I recently opened a new account. Unfortunately I couldn't connect the two so I'm starting from scratch. When will I be able to create my "first" article as I understand I'm detected as a new account with no history? --WPweb3 (talk) 05:11, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi @WPweb3! Welcome back to wikipedia!! Someone already posted some helpful links at your talkpage for general reference. A guide to article creation starts here and you are correct in thinking that you need to be autoconfirmed nowadays to be able to create articles, which means being "at least 4 days old and have made at least 10 edits". You could already also use the Articles for creation process. Hope that helps and have fun! Mujinga (talk) 12:45, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for your help! So much content is outdated so will get onto those edits first. WPweb3 (talk) 01:06, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Women in Green GA Editathon October 2023 - Around the World in 31 Days

Hello Mujinga:

WikiProject Women in Green is holding a month-long Good Article Edit-a-thon event in October 2023!

Running from October 1 to 31, 2023, WikiProject Women in Green (WiG) is hosting a Good Article (GA) edit-a-thon event with the theme Around the World in 31 Days! All experience levels welcome. Never worked on a GA project before? We'll teach you how to get started. Or maybe you're an old hand at GAs – we'd love to have you involved! Participants are invited to work on nominating and/or reviewing GA submissions related to women and women's works (e.g., books, films) during the event period. We hope to collectively cover article subjects from at least 31 countries (or broader international articles) by month's end. GA resources and one-on-one support will be provided by experienced GA editors, and participants will have the opportunity to earn a special WiG barnstar for their efforts.

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Question from Chottka lauhar (03:58, 22 September 2023)

Village_chottka lauhar,post office_farna,police station_badhara, State_bihar,district_bhojpur (Ara) --Chottka lauhar (talk) 03:58, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Hiya not quite sure what you are asking, but I've dropped some introductory links on your talkpage Mujinga (talk) 08:41, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from BataviaA (18:49, 27 September 2023)

Hello. Happy to meet you. Can you as an editor create a brand new page? Looking forward to working with you. 🤝 --BataviaA (talk) 18:49, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Yes you can using the Articles for creation process. Any other questions? Mujinga (talk) 07:43, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Underratedman (07:21, 28 September 2023)

"How do I know if the article I edited has improved?" --Underratedman (talk) 07:21, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

@Underratedman that's a good question! article improvement tends to be along the line of fixing spellings and adding relevant information cited to reliable sources. Is there a specific article you are talking about? I'll put some helpful links on your talkpage Mujinga (talk) 07:41, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

i;ve edit this article https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dr._Jart%2B&oldid=prev&diff=1177572559 Underratedman (talk) 12:48, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

@Underratedman this specific edit looks great, keep up the good work! anything else i can help with? Mujinga (talk) 10:57, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

not thankyou sir Underratedman (talk) 00:21, 3 October 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red October 2023

Women in Red October 2023, Vol 9, Iss 10, Nos 251, 252, 284, 285, 286 Online events: New: Alphabet run G & H | Women in STEM | Geofocus: Sub-Saharan Africa Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also Women in Green's "Around the World in 31 Days" Good Article editathon Tip of the month: When creating an article, check to see if there is an entry in the sister project Wikidata. If your subject is listed, the Wikidata information can be useful Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Question from Underratedman (06:08, 4 October 2023)

"Hello sir, why didn't the article I edited change?" --Underratedman (talk) 06:08, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

@Underratedman it's always a good idea to tell me what specific edit and page you are talking about, do you mean this edit at Blockchain? I see you made an edit with the summary "I have added a new source article that is related to the dead link" and just one mintue later it was reverted with the edit summary "Reverted 1 edit by Underratedman (talk): Crypto blogs are not usable sources" by MrOllie - since they linked your username you probably would have got a notification about that. How to proceed? Perhaps discuss it with MrOllie on their talkpage at User_talk:MrOllie if you need more info. I can see these things not by magic but by checking Blockchain: Revision history through the "View history" tab which is present at the top of every single wikipedia page. Cheers and good luck! Mujinga (talk) 09:46, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

okay thankyou sir Underratedman (talk) 11:37, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

@Underratedman you are welcome, you don't need to call me "sir" by the way, we are all just volunteers here Mujinga (talk) 13:07, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Beebop1122 (19:47, 4 October 2023)

are you a AI --Beebop1122 (talk) 19:47, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

@Beebop1122 nope i am real person Mujinga (talk) 20:39, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

Okay good i was just wondering 38.81.158.206 (talk) 12:50, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Looks like you forgot to login! Mujinga (talk) 19:10, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Agrim Lamsal (14:56, 7 October 2023)

Hello Maam I am agrim from nepal. I wanted to ask how can i add a articlee. --Agrim Lamsal (talk) 14:56, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Agrim Lamsal - wow Nepal, a country I'd love to visit one day! You might be better off doing small edits to existing articles to begin with, but I'd also suggest giving Help:Your first article a read. Happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 22:54, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Boochgone2 (22:24, 7 October 2023)

Hi are my reference in keeping with Wikipedia guidelines, and adequate to publish my article? --Boochgone2 (talk) 22:24, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

@Boochgone2 no i wouldn't say the draft in your sandbox is yet in wikipedia style - I'd advise giving Help:Your first article a read, good luck! Mujinga (talk) 22:52, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Cathaloreilly (15:14, 9 October 2023)

hi Muiinga, i wish to add myself to the page 'irish rap' with the following link information

http://www.breezysaysnetwork.com/cathal-o-reilly-potential/

thanks, cathal --Cathaloreilly (talk) 15:14, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

@Cathaloreilly hi and welcome to wikipedia! writing an article about yourself is strongly discouraged- please give Wikipedia:Autobiography a read. The problem is we all have a tendency to inflate our achievements; much better to leave it until someone else makes it then feel free to point out any errors. Mujinga (talk) 15:47, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from SSEKANTU (19:31, 9 October 2023)

how can Iget paid here --SSEKANTU (talk) 19:31, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

@SSEKANTU we are all volunteers! Mujinga (talk) 20:15, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Acerdujardin (10:41, 10 October 2023)

hello, can I edit and help on art pages? --Acerdujardin (talk) 10:41, 10 October 2023 (UTC)

@Acerdujardin you can edit wherever you like and I'd advise checking the helpful link Knitsey put on your talkpage here - User talk:Acerdujardin. It is worth remembering also that anyone can edit your edits in turn! Welcome to wikipedia. Mujinga (talk) 13:05, 10 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from FANNederland (15:04, 12 October 2023)

Hi Mujinga, I have been asked to create a simple Wikipedia page about the Female Autism Network of the Netherlands, an organisation that I work with, because we often get enquiries from people in other countries about the FANN is and what it does. The organisation is non-profit and receives no funding, it works with clinicians to improve medical care and support for autistic women, and creates materials (like books and factsheets) to support that goal. Obviously, our website is in Dutch ;-) so we understand that. It will just be a short description with references. What is the best way to start a new page? --FANNederland (talk) 15:04, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Hartelijk welkom @FANNederland - you can check Help:Your first article but please also read Wikipedia:Conflict of interest since it's hard (but not impossible) to write about things you are involved with. Your group sounds great by the way! Mujinga (talk) 21:40, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Finewine123 (20:43, 12 October 2023)

Hello Mujinga,

I am interested in creating my first Wikipedia pages. Do you have any recommendations?

Thank you. --Finewine123 (talk) 20:43, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Finewine123 I would actually recommend to start more slowly, add to some pages about things you are interested in, whether that be archery, polar bears or chamber music. Have fun! Mujinga (talk) 21:37, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Mujinga How many edits or how long would you wait before attempting to create an article? Finewine123 (talk) 15:30, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

There's really no fast rules here, but at the same time I was suggesting some smaller edits first while you find your feet in a confusing new system. But whatever works, you can certainly give Help:Your first article a read. And I'll drop some more links on your talkpage (where we are now is my talkpage in wikiparlance) Mujinga (talk) 17:28, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Yahayakabir (20:45, 16 October 2023)

Hi, please do I earn money from editing? --Yahayakabir (talk) 20:45, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

@Yahayakabir nope we are all volunteers here! Mujinga (talk) 22:23, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Sosdos (18:16, 17 October 2023)

What do you think about Thony Ciallela --Sosdos (talk) 18:17, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

@Sosdos dunno who that is Mujinga (talk) 07:09, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

he is a world renowned chemist, biologist, general, rower. he has had many towns, cities, and kingdoms named after him. he is truly the best person the world has ever had the pleasure of having. Sosdos (talk) 14:59, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." - Ichael Jordan Mujinga (talk) 16:01, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Thony was a remarkable man. He truly inspired many to do what they want to do. I want to publish a full article about him, but I don't know how. What must I do? Sosdos (talk) 16:15, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Give Help:Your first article a read and feel free to ask here if you have any specific questions. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 18:18, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from RattusMori (03:12, 19 October 2023)

How much context and description should photo captions have ideally? --RattusMori (talk) 03:12, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

@RattusMori hi and welcome to wikipedia! that's an excellent question about captions, I wouldn't sweat it too much but give WP:CAPTION a read and that should provide answers. wikipedia has a manual of style and that page covers captions. cheers and happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 09:53, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Celtiberi (20:24, 21 October 2023)

Hi, how do I create new content? I have created a script for piano called Pianoscript. I would like to create a page for it. Thanks --Celtiberi (talk) 20:24, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

@Celtiberi Hello and nice name! You can give Help:Your first article a read, but honestly if it's for a script you made, better to leave it to others .. as you'll quickly see, wikipedia frowns on promotional articles - that's covered on WP:PROMOTION. Cheers, Mujinga (talk) 21:58, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Enoabdi (08:21, 22 October 2023)

discuss how to strengthen existing structure for coordination with development partner --Enoabdi (talk) 08:21, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

@Enoabdi is this wikipedia related? Mujinga (talk) 09:46, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from JohnPham00 (19:17, 22 October 2023)

Hello! Where do I start ? And do the errors affect the website and the community? --JohnPham00 (talk) 19:17, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

@JohnPham00 Wikipedia:Be bold is a founding principle so go for it! I'll drop some helpful links on your talkpage now. Don't worry about making mistakes, the website is resilient and errors can be corrected. This also means vandalism gets tidied up very fast! Let me know if you have any specific questions and happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 22:40, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Mediseller (12:36, 25 October 2023)

how to make page of our own company --Mediseller (talk) 12:36, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

just don't, i see you already got blocked well done Mujinga (talk) 12:53, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

... by none other than @Drmies. Thanks for keeping these roads clean Drmies! Mujinga (talk) 12:55, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

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Question from CartAustralia (12:49, 28 October 2023)

Can i make my own article for my online store --CartAustralia (talk) 12:49, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

no that would be a bad idea - please read Wikipedia:Conflict of interest Mujinga (talk) 21:26, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Maks Cernov on Harrild & Sons (10:37, 29 October 2023)

Добрый день, хотел с помощью вашего сайта найти родственников или заинтересованных лиц которым будет интересно приобрести у меня старинную чугунную вывеску с надписью и гербом Харрильд и сыновья.Могу выслать фото. --Maks Cernov (talk) 10:37, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

machine translation: Good afternoon, I would like to use your website to find relatives or interested parties who would be interested in purchasing from me an old cast-iron sign with the inscription and coat of arms of Harrild and Sons. I can send you a photo. --Maks Cernov (talk) 10:37, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

- please don't use wikipedia to sell things Mujinga (talk) 12:36, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Squatting in Kazakhstan

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Question from Yousefghusein (08:17, 1 November 2023)

Hello, my article was declined twice and I don't know why can you please help? --Yousefghusein (talk) 08:17, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

@Yousefghusein To find out why, simply read the reasons given at Draft:Babil Games. That article is promotional in its current state and not suitable for an online encyclopedia. Mujinga (talk) 09:01, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Brandon as Top Tech (12:19, 2 November 2023)

Hello, I am interested in adding a post. My name is Brandon I am the 2 time RVIA Top Tech Challenge winner. The RVIA is the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. https://www.rvia.org/news-insights/undisputed-top-tech-champion-brandon-galbreath-returns-defend-his-title There are many articles about this found on the internet. I was hoping to get them into Wiki. Please help me with this if you can. Thank you Brandon --Brandon as Top Tech (talk) 12:19, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

@Brandon as Top Tech that would be a bad idea - please read Wikipedia:Conflict of interest Mujinga (talk) 15:25, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for your fast response. I appreciate and respect the COI issue. I was hoping you could, or you know someone who could create and edit a post about the RVIA and their Top Tech Challenge. At best I would hope to provide some first-hand knowledge to the creator, editor, or publisher. I so much enjoy being a part of the RV industry and community that I am hoping to generate more appreciation for it. It seams like a great idea to get it posted on Wikipedia. There are many articles about the competition and the participants. What the tasks were that made up the competition. I thought it would be a worthwhile addition to the culture of the knowledge base of this community. By no means did I intend to write, edit, or publish this myself. I do not see myself as a writer. I am looking for some guidance on how to get such a historical record into the Wikipedia database. Are you able to point me in the right direction, or assist in some way? Thank you for your help, I am sure together we can make the difference. Brandon as Top Tech (talk) 23:29, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Ah I see, thanks for the clarification, I thought you meant to write the article about yourself but you'd like to provide info for others to do so - that's a much better idea! On wikipedia we have various projects for people to gather around shared interests - perhaps if you left a message at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Automobiles or Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Technology you might encounter someone interested to help. More generally you can be pointed in the right direction by asking a question at Wikipedia:Teahouse. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 23:44, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

I am impressed by your rapid response. It shows you really care about your responsibilities. Thank you for the professionalism.

I really am new to this entire process. I am sorry I left you with a misunderstanding from my first question. Could you provide me with more guidance on how to approach the group? And what is Teahouse? Thank you! 97.67.244.129 (talk) 23:49, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

@Brandon as Top Tech Sure no worries it's fine to be new and good you ask if you are confused. I'll break it down a bit more. I was suggesting that if you follow the link to either Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Automobiles or Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Technology (which you do by clicking the blue link), you would land on a page where people discuss wikipedia editing on Automobiles and Technology, repectively. If you made a post there by clicking on "New section" then writing a similar query to the one you wrote to me (or copypasting it!) then saving it, someone might be interested to write the article. Alternastively if you click on Wikipedia:Teahouse that takes you to the virtual Teahouse where fellow volunteers can give you more advice if you ask a question in the same manner. Hope that makes sense now! Mujinga (talk) 23:54, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Very much so. Thank you. 97.67.244.129 (talk) 23:56, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Bharatgarv20171 on User:Bharatgarv20171 (10:00, 3 November 2023)

I am not able to find published article in search bar of wikipedia, how to improve it ? --Bharatgarv20171 (talk) 10:00, 3 November 2023 (UTC)

@Bharatgarv20171 you have published an article on your own user page - User:Bharatgarv20171. Since your username is Bharatgarv20171 and you are writing about Bharatgarv.com, I think it's fair to assume you have a major conflict of interest. Also, for an article to be published on wikipedia it needs to be cited to reliable sources. I will put some useful links on your user talkpage, but do not be surprised if you are swiftly blocked for promotion. Mujinga (talk) 10:23, 3 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Ishmael ojiambo (23:28, 6 November 2023)

how can I create a link so that people can search me --Ishmael ojiambo (talk) 23:28, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

no need to do that on wikipedia, better to improve the encyclopedia! Mujinga (talk) 17:01, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Sharmakalpesh (05:54, 8 November 2023)

Hello,

I am a new user on wikipedia. I came on this site after visiting this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_writers

I am a writer and recently https://www.creativepool.com (A creative networking company headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom) has added me to "Top 25 Most Influencing, Inspiring and Talented Writers List". Source: https://creativepool.com/top-25/writers#. My question is that, "May I have your permission to edit and include my name with source link on this page containing List of Indian Writers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_writers.

I am new to wikipedia and need your kind cooperation, coordination and support.

Have a great day everyday,

Regards Kalpesh Sharma --Sharmakalpesh (talk) 05:54, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Sharmakalpesh, no that link would not be enough to justify adding yourself to List of Indian writers. I would suggest giving Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not about YOU a read. Better to leave it to others to add your name, when you are in have significant coverage in reliable sources. Lots of other pages you can edit! Mujinga (talk) 08:07, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

I got your point. I think you are correct. Thank you so much for this explanation and kind cooperation. 2402:A00:404:874E:11F6:54FB:3A97:1859 (talk) 08:40, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

no worries I'm happy to help with any wiki-related queries Mujinga (talk) 10:35, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

User page image

Hi Mujinga. I have just noticed your user page image. Very classy. I was camping and walking in that area 12 months ago, a great part of the world. Gog the Mild (talk) 20:20, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild oh wow lucky you! i love the northwest highlands and this bit around assynt is just so overwhelmingly beautiful Mujinga (talk) 18:31, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

October last year for six days and the first four were wall to wall sunshine. We camped and got right into some of the wild country. It was great. And I ticked off five summits. Gog the Mild (talk) 18:35, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

Amazing! I was going to ask if it rained haha. I was there in May doing the NC500 and had all sorts of weather, then returned in September and it was stunning. Managed both times to avoid the mozzies. I can't put my finger on exactly what it is but I feel very at home up there. Mujinga (talk) 18:41, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

I have friends who live in Fort William and they are forever quipping "Don't like the weather? Just wait an hour." We were back just south of Ullapool this late September and got three days of wind and rain followed by two of glorious sun. Did you do the whole 500? Lucky you. This September? Wow. I don't get that far north very often. Although there is a trip to Torridon planned for 16-21 December. Gog the Mild (talk) 19:06, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

The NC500 was awe-inspiring, but prob does get quite busy in the summer months. I was first thinking about cycling it and then having done it as a roadtrip, I wouldn't recommend it to cycle, the roads just aren't quite up to it. Torridon sounds lovely and as our pretty much uncited article says "is widely acknowledged as having some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the whole of the British Isles" :) Yup this September was a good time actually it really cheered me up. The temperature was just turning, the sea was still OK for swimming and the deer were mating so there were stags all over the place in Applecross! Mujinga (talk) 19:15, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

Torridon does indeed have what is probably the most epic scenery in the UK. It is a pity that Wikipedia does not allow me to send you some pictures. And vice versa, I imagine that you got some snaps to drool over on the 500. Gog the Mild (talk) 22:54, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Oh cool I'll have to check out Torridon, you mentioning it was the first time I'd heard of it. I'm not much of a photographer but I did get some decent shots on my tour, it would be hard not to! Feel free to email me if you like :) Mujinga (talk) 11:07, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Huh just noticed my replies to your email got bounced back. Not sure why, but instead of mourning, I'll compile a gallery of nice pix from the Highlands that I've found on commons -

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  Stac Pollaidh
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  2011 Schotland Meall Dearg-Cùl Beag-Stac Pollaidh-Creag nan Calman-Cùl Mòr Coigach
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  Path to the summit of Stac Pollaidh
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  Stac Pollaidh and Cùl Beag - 1983
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  Cul Beag, Stac Pollaidh and Cul Mor

Gog the Mild - Mujinga (talk) 18:39, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Nice! I have posted a couple from Friday morning on my talk page. I'll send you an email. Gog the Mild (talk) 19:34, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Ah, great minds :) Your photos look great. I think then my first message got through but not the second, I'll try again! Mujinga (talk) 10:55, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Niranjan Sahoo003 on Talk:Pipili (16:09, 10 November 2023)

How pipili get its name ? --Niranjan Sahoo003 (talk) 16:09, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

i do not know Mujinga (talk) 18:31, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Geetamehrotra12 (07:31, 14 November 2023)

how can i ask someone to write an article on one company with me! --Geetamehrotra12 (talk) 07:31, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Geetamehrotra12 if you are in any way connected to the company you mention, I'd suggest not doing that - please read Wikipedia:Conflict of interest Mujinga (talk) 10:57, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Anukalpsanjetiya12 (15:51, 15 November 2023)

How I create new Wikipedia --Anukalpsanjetiya12 (talk) 15:51, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

@Anukalpsanjetiya12 you mean a new page? Then I would suggest reading Help:Your first article. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 17:10, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Bradley Meline (14:11, 17 November 2023)

How to submit a draft article for review --Bradley Meline (talk) 14:11, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Bradley Meline, I'd suggest giving Help:Your first article a read. Anything else wiki-related I can help you with? Mujinga (talk) 14:13, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

The draft article is Kefas Brand Bradley Meline (talk) 14:23, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

@Bradley Meline Oh nice, you are quite far along on Draft:Kefas Brand. Then you'd prob want to be reading Wikipedia:Articles for creation. By the way, do you happen to have a connection to any of the previous editors, for example Xlagz? I'll page @Drmies to let them know since they have popped up in the article history. Mujinga (talk) 14:35, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Mujinga. I'm sure you noticed that I blocked the last editor to work on it, and I'm about to block the two earlier ones, User:VEGA KHAN and User:Kefas Brand. This account also came out of nowhere, of course. ;) Drmies (talk) 14:45, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

I am not sure who those are Bradley Meline (talk) 14:50, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

I have read through and it says I could submit using AFC which is that and how do I access it Bradley Meline (talk) 14:54, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

So do you happen to have a connection to any of the previous editors, for example Xlagz? Mujinga (talk) 00:43, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Ephraimheller (22:23, 17 November 2023)

Hello, there is a wikipedia page about me that is obsolete and I would like to delete it. I have just retired and no longer want or need a profile on wikipedia. How can I delete it? My name is Ephraim Heller. Thank you! --Ephraimheller (talk) 22:23, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Ephraimheller, I presume you are talking about the page Ephraim Heller? You could probably get that deleted per Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Relatively unknown subjects. I would suggest going to the Wikipedia:Teahouse and asking your question there, other volunteers will be able to help you. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 00:42, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Promotion of Phoolan Devi

Congratulations, Mujinga! The article you nominated, Phoolan Devi, 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, David Fuchs (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:05, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

but there's still Talk:Phoolan_Devi#The_Economic_Times Mujinga (talk) 20:01, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

and now there's Talk:Phoolan_Devi#Recent_edits Mujinga (talk) 16:13, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Willow63 on Douglas Strachan (07:32, 19 November 2023)

Hello Why is some of the text I have added showing in red once published Willow63 --Willow63 (talk) 07:32, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

@Willow63 hi and welcome to wikipedia - regarding your edit to Douglas Strachan, the text is showing in red because we don't (yet) have a wikipedia article for Finnart St Paul's Church. If we did, it would be in blue, like the Forth Bridge. Even though the church is present at List of listed buildings in Greenock I'd advise finding a citation to back your edit to Douglas Strachan, since otherwise it might well get deleted by another user. Mujinga (talk) 10:35, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

I have a link, and also a watercolour painting of his design for the same window. Here is the link. https://www.lylekirk.org/finnart%20st%20pauls/index.htm Willow63 (talk) 15:47, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

@Willow63 it's the sort of thing where I don't doubt you are telling the truth but you need a reliable source to prove it for wikipedia notability standards. why? well someone else could for the sake of argument just be making it all up. i'd say this canmore link does the job of proving it though Mujinga (talk) 19:08, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

but that's the website of the Finnart St Paul's Church! Why would they be making it up! Willow63 (talk) 20:25, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

you honestly would not believe the scams people try to pull on wikipedia! Mujinga (talk) 22:43, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from MandarXop (21:44, 21 November 2023)

How to add an new wiki --MandarXop (talk) 21:44, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

@MandarXop not sure what you mean, but i'll drop some handy links at your talkpage - User talk:MandarXop Mujinga (talk) 22:45, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Gustavmahler1904 (21:33, 29 November 2023)

Hello, sorry to bother.. I have been blocked, I haven’t understood why it happened, I suppose because I recently used a VPN and I haven’t realized I was still logged in. Could you help me out to get unblocked? I tried to do a couple of procedures, but they haven’t worked as I am not allowed to post anything… Thank you very much. Have a nice day --Gustavmahler1904 (talk) 21:33, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Gustavmahler1904 I don't think you got blocked - I don't see any notifications regarding that. I think you just tried to edit whilst using a VPN which is not permitted by wikipedia guidelines, but absolutely ok, I accidentally do that sometimes and you get a BIG WARNING. Try editing after logging out from the VPN and you should be good. If you were blocked you'd have messages on your talkpage advising you how to proceed. Good luck and feel free to come back if you need more assistance getting going again Mujinga (talk) 12:40, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from SpacedFarmer (16:13, 30 November 2023)

Hi, how do I add WP:TWINK, thanks in advance --SpacedFarmer (talk) 16:13, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

@SpacedFarmer as you can read at WP:TWINK, "If your account is very new, you will not be able to use Twinkle. You need to be autoconfirmed (at least four days old and have ten edits) to enable the Twinkle gadget." When you meet those requirements you'll be able to use it, but unless you have previous experience I would suggest taking it nice and slow to begin with. Happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 16:39, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Thanks a lot. SpacedFarmer (talk) 09:22, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

No probs! Mujinga (talk) 16:13, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Idrit2002 (23:37, 1 December 2023)

Hello! I would like to ask you about creating a Wikipedia page. I created a personal page (only for educational purposes) in the sandbox section. When I publish it, does it become public to other people in the internet immediately or in few days? I would be grateful if you give me some information about how does this work because I will have to create a Wikipedia page for a person soon. That is why I have to know how much do I have to wait for the page to be public or if there is any other specification. Thank you in advance! --Idrit2002 (talk) 23:37, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi, how does it work? SpacedFarmer (talk) 09:49, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi @SpacedFarmer how does what work? Mujinga (talk) 11:55, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

I know we already "met" above, but I've put some hopefully helpful links at your talkpage, here - User talk:SpacedFarmer Mujinga (talk) 11:58, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Idrit2002 I would suggest reading through the copious amounts of help pages available to you via Help:Contents, for example Help:Introduction. That's great you are experimenting in your sandbox, if you want to write about Idrit Halili and your username is Idrit2002 I do wonder if you want to write about yourself? I wouldn't say that's the best idea and would advise also reading Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. Good luck and happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 12:01, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

Pruitt–Igoe

Hi Mujinga. Since your GA review I have put some more work into Pruitt–Igoe and shepherded it through GA, with the intention of taking it to FAC in the future. As you're an active reviewer at FAC and have some experience with the article, I want to invite you to the peer review to leave feedback if you desire. If you're not interested in revisiting the article, I of course understand. rblv (talk) 22:20, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

That's great to hear and thanks for reaching out! I'll try to take a look soon Mujinga (talk) 10:03, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Sfar13 (02:11, 4 December 2023)

I would like to lock a page . Someone who is a supporter of the subject of the article keeps changing it so that it loses it objective tone. --Sfar13 (talk) 02:11, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Sfar13 wikipedia is collaborative so people will always make changes to articles. Protection can be made by admins (I'm not an admin) in the case of persistent vandalism but without specific examples they won't do that. Since you are still finding your feet here, I would advise you to hear the rationale of the other editors on the talkpage for whatever article you are talking about. If you provide more specifics I could help further. Cheers, Mujinga (talk) 10:06, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

Comments on FA nomination of Education

Hello Mujinga, I wanted to let you know that I have nominated the article Education for featured article status. So far, there has not been much response from reviewers. I was wondering whether you are inclined to have a look at it. I saw that you brought several education-related articles to GA status. So if you have the time, your expertise in this field would be appreciated. The nomination page can be found at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Education/archive1. Phlsph7 (talk) 10:16, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Hiya thanks for dropping me a line, I admire the plan to get broad articles like this featured so I'm duty bound to take a look. Mujinga (talk) 17:45, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Ditto. SusunW (talk) 17:52, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

@SusunW we are too old to pull the dog ate my homework excuse :) Mujinga (talk) 17:53, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

ROFLOL. And it meets a WIG goal if we both do it SusunW (talk) 17:55, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

@SusunW I'm in a good mood today! I just got a "new" refurbished office chair. After weeks of googling features and bargains, I went to an actual shop and simply bought the one that felt best to sit on. Mujinga (talk) 18:07, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

I learned that lesson years ago, from a bad chair experience. My boss actually ordered me to go to an office furniture store and find a chair that worked for me. Then she bought it as an office expense. I was completely surprised how "individual" comfort is. Probably sat in over 30 chairs to find 2 options. When I retired, they gave me "my" chair and it lived with us in 3 countries before finally falling apart. I replaced it only after going to a shop and sitting in a bunch of chairs. Congratulations on your "new" equipment. May it help you to be comfortable so that you can write! SusunW (talk) 18:20, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Illu2006 (13:49, 5 December 2023)

Hello show me a concept map of laws of motion of class11 --Illu2006 (talk) 13:49, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

I'd love to but I don't think you have the correct security clearance. Got any wikipedia-related queries? Happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 17:37, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Alfredgbinde (21:04, 9 December 2023)

Hi, please how do you work on my CV --Alfredgbinde (talk) 21:04, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

@Alfredgbinde I'm happy to answer any wikipedia-related questions Mujinga (talk) 20:08, 10 December 2023 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious

Three years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:26, 11 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Akweiclementodei on Lotteries in the United States (04:01, 13 December 2023)

Hello how can I join this lottery --Akweiclementodei (talk) 04:01, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

@Akweiclementodei I'm happy to answer any wikipedia-related questions Mujinga (talk) 08:55, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

New message from Jo-Jo Eumerus

 You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Guallatiri/archive1. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 10:19, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from قطة ذات عيون كبيرة (18:21, 26 December 2023)

Fix my userpage --قطة ذات عيون كبيرة (talk) 18:21, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

@قطة ذات عيون كبيرة done - a please wouldn't have hurt. Happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 18:31, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Catherine2118 (11:30, 27 December 2023)

Noted Thanks for informing me. --Catherine2118 (talk) 11:30, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

@Catherine2118 feel free to get in touch with any wikipedia-related questions! Mujinga (talk) 12:07, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

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Question from قطة ذات عيون كبيرة (16:55, 31 December 2023)

What does the NG in ClueBot NG stand for --قطة ذات عيون كبيرة (talk) 16:55, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

@قطة ذات عيون كبيرة New Generation! Mujinga (talk) 17:24, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Mujinga!

Happy New Year!

Mujinga,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Abishe (talk) 14:48, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

   Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 14:48, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Dayal shugani (14:32, 2 January 2024)

Hii mujinga . I am Dayal Shugani. I am a singer by profession. Can I write about my own self as an article on wikipedia. And what are the conditions. Please guide me. --Dayal shugani (talk) 14:32, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Dayal shugani, no I would not say it's a good idea to write about yourself on wikipedia. I would suggest giving Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not about YOU a read. Better to leave it to others to add your page, when you are in have significant coverage in reliable sources. Lots of other pages you can edit! Mujinga (talk) 19:12, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Shahin alom12 (15:56, 2 January 2024)

Hello mentor edit worksent me --Shahin alom12 (talk) 15:56, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

@Shahin alom12 I don't understand your question? Mujinga (talk) 19:12, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Vermont Firebrand (01:15, 14 January 2024)

where do i go to create a page? --Vermont Firebrand (talk) 01:15, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

@Vermont Firebrand i can understand the want to create a page but as a newbie maybe you are better off getting to know how stuff works first - hopefully reading some of the links posted at User talk:Vermont Firebrand will help! Mujinga (talk) 19:41, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mushmush101 (09:03, 21 January 2024)

I could use your advice regarding a Wikipedia page that has been deleted for self-promotion. I am not related to the person of the article, but it is about an individual who has multiple notable articles online from credited institutions and universities. was curious to see how to reinstate the article and figure out what language was self promotion. --Mushmush101 (talk) 09:03, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

@Mushmush101 hiya is this regarding Albert Alan or someone else? without further info I can't help much but I'd advise reading User:RoySmith/Three best sources about sourcing and I'll drop some more links on your talkpage at User_talk:Mushmush101. happy editing! Mujinga (talk) 12:36, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

ah Magnolia677 just beat me to it :) Mujinga (talk) 12:37, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

Also here is a discussion that I pulled from another thread that we were talking to there's been assumptions of me creating a page but that is incorrect. Please help me rectify the situation.

I reverted your edit--twice--because the person you keep adding is not notable (ie. has no Wikipedia article). And your effort to created an article for Albert Alan was not successful. Please note WP:UNIGUIDE#Other sections and material states than inclusion is for those "meeting Wikipedia's notability standards" (ie. a Wikipedia article). I hope this addresses your concern. Magnolia677 (talk) 14:03, 21 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I never created the article for Albert Alan; that statement is false. Please check the IP address. Let's set aside assumptions and focus on a discussion style driven by data and first principles, adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines for maintaining a friendly tone. @admin

Are you suggesting that for someone to be considered notable, they must have a Wikipedia article? Being nominated as a success story by a reputable foundation for neurosurgeons or being one of the few who transitioned from homelessness to medical school doesn't qualify? He is notable at the University of Arizona and has also received a congressional award. Mushmush101 (talk) 14:10, 21 January 2024 (UTC) Mushmush101 (talk) 14:13, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

I was able to respond to Magnolia677 siding multiple articles and providing references to argue nobility. Please see below and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Hello my dear @Magnolia677 I went ahead and updated the deletion, adding more notable articles for this individual. Below are some notable articles from the Arizona Daily Star, a reputable journal in Tucson, Arizona. They cite Albert Alan as the recipient of Tucson, Arizona's "40 Under 40 Most Influential" in the city and state. Additionally, the nonprofit Neurosurgery Research Education Foundation has declared Dr. Albert Alan a success story. Furthermore, the University of Arizona has published a piece on how Albert founded the Global Neurosurgical Alliance, which educates physicians and medical students worldwide on conducting scientific research. I have not cited other articles, but he has more, especially from the National Institutes of Health, as he is published in the NIH, a scientific peer-review system. Hopefully, these edits will remain, and please let us know. In your statement, you depicted that there were no articles and the individual was not notable. However, the references provided argue for his notability.

• Albert Alan - Tucson, Arizona's 40 Under 40, businessman, aspiring neurosurgeon, and founder of the Global Neurosurgical Alliance

Mushmush101 (talk) 13:44, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

References

Mushmush101 thanks for the links! I'll take a look Mujinga (talk) 14:20, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I have also responded to the oversight committee, addressing the issue of the previous editor deleting three respected citations that were not paid for. This editor also falsely accused me of creating a Wikipedia page, which I did not create. I reaffirmed this by requesting a check of the IP address, along with my user base history. It'll be an honor if you can help rectify the issue. Mushmush101 (talk) 14:23, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

I'll reply over on your talkpage to keep the conversation centralised Mujinga (talk) 14:25, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! Mushmush101 (talk) 14:28, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Walshnr (05:50, 31 January 2024)

Hello, how do I create my own wiki page? --Walshnr (talk) 05:50, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Walshnr I can understand the urge to create a new page but maybe you are better off getting to know how stuff works first - hopefully reading some of the links posted at User talk:Walshnr will help with that! Mujinga (talk) 08:13, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Minephases (15:40, 31 January 2024)

Hi Mujinga. I'm lost about what to do with my edits being constantly reverted. The first time around, an anonymous user reverted my edit and I explained the changes in my Talk page when asked. I have not received a reply. The second time around, (the same article) I was advised to start a discussion in the Talk page of the article. And so I did. I posted my proposal and reasons for the proposal and got no reply. I replied to my own thread asking for insights or possible issues of my proposal and got no reply. I made a dummy edit just to call attention to my proposal in the Talk page and still no reply. Almost a week passed, in which other edits were made on the article and I thought it's about time to make my changes. My edit was reverted after 2 hours and again, by an anonymous user. I waited days for a meaningful discussion and somehow this user made me feel like my input is not even worth discussing with the lack of communication on their part. I apologize for this lengthy post but I am new to Wikipedia and now, I'm just lost. --Minephases (talk) 15:40, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

@Minephases Well you seem to be following the wikipedia style of being bold, then discussing if reverted. The problem is, sometimes people then don't discuss on the talkpage for whatever reason. We are all volunteers giving time for free, so I'd say don't be disheartened and carry on - try again to discuss, maybe ask other editors such as EmilySarah99 for more input. Perhaps there's a good reason you are being reverted, although without more context I don't see it, but if we assume good faith, the other editors must be preferring the photos the way they are. If it feels frustrating, you can always move to a different article to edit and return again in month. Hopefully the next time the collaboration will go better - I can't promise that, but it is nice when it happens. Mujinga (talk) 15:55, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the speedy response. I wrote on EmilySarah99's Talk page and it was there where I was advised to write on the article Talk page to discuss changes before making them/ask for a consensus. I have not received any feedback in the said Talk page and the reversion is being done by an anonymous user hence I can't reach out. Minephases (talk) 16:09, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Yes I saw all that by checking your contributions, I meant you could ask EmilySarah99 for further input. Or simply wait a week and try again to start a debate. Mujinga (talk) 16:52, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from PrattMandDo (17:50, 31 January 2024)

Hi: My friend Brian David Marshall asked me to look over his wikipedia for him to confirm accuracy. If I see somethings are off how do I suggest edits or make them? --PrattMandDo (talk) 17:50, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

@PrattMandDo I think the thing here is to remember most things added to wikipedia needs to be backed by a citation to signficant coverage in a reliable source. I'll pop some helpful links on your talkpage (User talk:PrattMandDo) now and would advise giving Wikipedia:Reliable sources a read. Good luck! Mujinga (talk) 19:58, 31 January 2024 (UTC)