Wikipedia:New contributors' help page/Archive/2013/January

January 1

Editing out unsourced information?

I am new to Wikipedia and generally just correct grammar and spelling in new articles. I also plan on translating and expanding on articles from other Wikipedias, mainly Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian. I wanted to ask, before I start doing this - if the page I am translating from has information that is not sourced, should I just not put it into the English version? Also, if, say, I was adding to the English Wikipedia page for Toomas Hendrik Ilves, would I have to find sources in English, or would it be fine to use a source in Estonian? Many thanks! Polten (talk) 14:36, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

We always prefer sourced material, particularly for anything that is likely to be contentious and especially in biographies of living people. We also prefer English sources but there is no rule against references in other languages. Also, please take a look at the guidance for translation at WP:Translate.--ukexpat (talk) 17:08, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

January 2

An organization I am a member of

I would like to submit about an organization I am a member of, it is an organization that was formed to advance the life sciences. I am not a founder, but work for the founder, but as a scientist myself I think the organization deserves to be in the encyclopedia regardless of my connection. As a general question, it is likely that folks in the field or in an organization know the most for writing a submission but how can I if it is viewed as a conflict? Thank you Eastewart2010 (talk) 07:29, 2 January 2013 (UTC)

I don't quite understand your actual question, but in general you should read WP:ORG and WP:COI, and WP:YFA. Your best bet would be to research whether there exist sufficient substantial references to the organisation in reliable sources independent of the organisation; and if you can find these, submit a request, with your research, to WP:Requested articles. Note that the criterion for "deserving" an article is nothing to do with the aims, intentions or quality of the organisation but solely to do with whether other reliable sources have written about it. --ColinFine (talk) 10:23, 2 January 2013 (UTC)

• A phrase I repeat parrot fashion: kindly have the decency to wait until someone with no COI thinks your organisation is notable and writes about it here. — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 11:32, 2 January 2013 (UTC)

my Username has been changed

I'm told that my Username has been changed. (I had to change it, because it contained a company name.)

At this point, will my Username automatically change? Do I need to do anything to follow up?

I tried going to this page, to check: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Media_Maven, but the page said that this user had not been registered yet.

Please post answer on my "old" Username talk page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:MCT_Susan) or on the new one -- whichever will ensure I get an e-mail prompting me to see your reply.

Thank you, this is all very new and exciting!

Best, Media Maven — Preceding unsigned comment added by MCT Susan (talk • contribs) 20:50, 2 January 2013 (UTC)

Your username has been changed to User:Media Maven. User:MCT Susan now redirects to User:Media Maven.--ukexpat (talk) 01:46, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

... but (confusingly) User talk:MCT Susan does not redirect to User talk:Media Maven. Perhaps someone can explain why? Maybe the new user talk page had been created before the move process had been completed? - David Biddulph (talk) 12:55, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

January 3

Wikipedia page rejected

Hi, i am trying to create a Wikipedia page for a company. After submitting it with citations to their website i received this message: This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources. Does anyone know what i can do to get reliable sources?

Thanks, Laurenbenn (talk) 12:23, 3 January 2013 (UTC)Lauren

I would recommend that you go to Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources and read what it says there. The important thing is that the sources should be independent of the subject. - David Biddulph (talk) 12:44, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

Also note that the tone of the draft is too promotional. Phrases such as to help improve user experience and delivery are from the handbook of marketing and do not belong in an encyclopedia.--ukexpat (talk) 14:24, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

January 6

War on Lusophone Wiki

I do not know if this is the correct place to ask, but in wikipedia Lusophone we have a war of interests between different forms of languages ​​of the countries that speak Portuguese. They want separate Wikipedias in Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal, Angola) by the existence of groups trying to control the decisions of wikipedia, each advocate their own interests. I wonder if you guys here already had a similar problem. And if had, as they did to resolve it? Thex Waxer (talk) 21:56, 6 January 2013 (UTC)

We have established Wikipedia:Manual of Style#National varieties of English, a set of rules we abbreviate as WP:ENGVAR, stating that the various regional varieties of English shall be respected. The appropriate local variations are used where appropriate (U.K. English for a novel published in England, U.S. English for a Wisconsin professor, etc.); otherwise, a new article may be started in any dialect, but once started with one dialect is left in that format (see Orange (colour) for an example). --Orange Mike | Talk 00:07, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

I read the pages, they will surely help, thanks. The problems of vandalism pages hinder rather, but we will reach a consensus. In Wikimedia plans are for unification, not separation.Thex Waxer (talk) 17:51, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

January 7

LOGIN PROBLEMS

Hi, I have an old Wikipedia login (call it login A) which has never been used - its associated with my email address. This login A has my full legal name, so I didnt want to use it. I couldnt find out how to change my login name, so I created another one (call it login B) and had my email address (the same one associated with the old login name) on it too. Now when I try to login - using the login B, I get an incorrect password error. So then I request password help with login B - it says email sent, except I never receive it! If I use my email address, it sends the details for login A, which I dont want to use.

I can get in from login A details, but dont want to use that.

Please help!

203.42.63.64 (talk) 02:21, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

If you enter an email address and no username at Special:PasswordReset then the sent mail will list each account with that address. I have three accounts (allowed by WP:SOCK#LEGIT) with the same address. All three accounts were listed when I made a test now. Your B account must have another address stored. Do you have other email accounts you can check? Or is it possible you misremember the username? Usernames are case sensitive. Edits by an account can be seen at Special:Contributions. You can request a username change at Wikipedia:Changing username but people who know where to look would be able to find the original username. PrimeHunter (talk) 17:37, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

Horrible Photo

This page Category:Parlophone_artists has a link on it to this page User:KingofScotch There are probably more links to that page. Can that picture be removed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.130.39.82 (talk) 18:21, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

I've blanked the page as clear vandalism, but the photo is posted at Wikimedia Commons not Wikipedia. You can propose that the image be deleted there. Regards, TransporterMan (TALK) 18:59, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

January 8

Resubmission of AFC

Dear Wikipedia-team, I have corrected my article about Enrio ( I added 3 references/citations) on 3rd December but have not heard back since. What I am asking myself now is whether I made a mistake when newly submitting the article or whether there has just not been enough time for checking. Look forward to hearing from you, THANKS, AlexMlakar (talk) 11:42, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

You didn't resubmit after you made your most recent changes. It says "When you are ready to resubmit, click here, so I would recommend trying that." - David Biddulph (talk) 12:36, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

January 9

How to edit

Hi, please tell me how can I edit one semi protected page (Write to me @ my talk page)? Mydreamsparrow (talk) 05:16, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

You shouldn't have any trouble editing semi protected pages, since you are well past the required ten edits and four days needed to become autoconfirmed. Which page are you having trouble with? -- John of Reading (talk) 07:52, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I was trying to edit the article Bangalore but I didn't get any trouble in that, it was mentioned on the top of the page that it is semi protected and only auto confirm editors can edit, then I went through the page about auto confirmed editors but I was getting confused, then I posted question on this page. I am a new user and I am getting a lot of doubts while editing and creating but somewhat I am managing all. Hope I will get your support. Once again thanks for the reply.(Please reply me in my talk page)Mydreamsparrow (talk) 08:10, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Regarding your last point, we don't normally reply to a user's talk page. An answer given here (where the question is asked) is available for other users to read, and also for other editors to expand the answer (or to correct it if necessary). - David Biddulph (talk) 09:05, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for your comment and guiding.Mydreamsparrow (talk) 11:06, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Adding a photo

how to add a photo?please — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wajid baloch (talk • contribs) 06:56, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

For general advice see Help:Files. However, it appears from your talk page that the page you were creating has already been deleted. -- John of Reading (talk) 07:57, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

More detailed advice follows:

• If you want to upload an image from your computer for use in an article, you must determine the proper license of the image (or whether it is in the public domain). If you know the image is public domain or copyrighted but under a suitable free-license, upload it to the Wikimedia Commons instead of here, so that all projects have access to the image (sign up). If you are unsure of the licensing status, see the file upload wizard for more information. Please also read Wikipedia's image use policy.
• If you want to add an image that has already been uploaded to Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons, add [[File:File name.jpg|thumb|Caption text.]] to the area of the article where you want the image to appear – replacing File name.jpg with the actual file name of the image, and Caption text with a short description of the image. See our picture tutorial for more information. I hope this helps.--ukexpat (talk) 16:32, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

January 10

Bob Sankey

Just a quick question: I have started building a profile on Bob Sankey User:Bob Sankey. Presently, the word "user" appears before his name. When will that get removed? - how long? Also, the photos that were put on the profile are not visible - is there a waiting/approval period? Please send answers to Bob Sankey's "talk" box. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bob Sankey (talk • contribs) 16:05, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

There are three totally unrelated problems:

User:Bob Sankey is where you tell us about who the editor/user Bob Sankey is: what your goals, preferences, biases and philosophy are. It is not a place to create a draft article.

We really, really, really, REALLY discourage autobiography in Wikipedia. With the best intentions in the world, it's incredibly hard to maintain the mandatory neutral point of view about yourself in an article.

If you are not yourself Bob Sankey, then this account is an impersonation, and we forbid that. --[[User:Orangemike}} 16:22, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

January 12

economics

in a free enterprise economy,the problem of what,how and for whom are solved by?111.92.80.204 (talk) 11:09, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

Did you have a question about editing and finding your way around Wikipedia? - David Biddulph (talk) 11:36, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

January 13

Rejected update

I tried to update the cast list of a movie where my daughter appeared and by adding her I also added some basic information about her on "her" page. This was rejected due to personal integrity so my question is how do I add this? All the other actors have their pages with loads of information about them so How do I add this?

Eric213.66.92.91 (talk) 13:30, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Hello, welcome to Wikipedia. I can't find your contributions (your IP has since changed) so am unsure of what edits you are referring to, however you should know that editing the pages of family members is discouraged as it represents a conflict of interest. Ideally, any edits to your daughter's page should be made by uninvolved third parties, but if you have a reliable source available to support content you wish to be added, you could start discussion on the article's talk page and other editors will assist with editing the article or explaining why the edits may not be appropriate. Jebus989^✰ 14:18, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

As Jebus says, we don't know what pages you edited. But I would guess that it was removed almost certainly because it was not referenced to a reliable source. Information just from personal knowledge is not acceptable, because it isn't verifiable. --ColinFine (talk) 15:24, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Register a new Political Party and Colour

I would like to create a new political party called 'Focus Team' with a colour of either yellow or gold. How can this be done? Literal Democrat (talk) 17:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

This is a page for asking questions about how to use Wikipedia. You probably need to find a website for the government of whatever country you are in. Sorry: I thought you were talking about creating and registering a party. I didn't realise you were talking about creating something in Wikipedia --ColinFine (talk) 20:51, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Are you referring to Wikipedia code for an existing party which has participated in elections like the color coded parties in Liverpool Council election, 2011? PrimeHunter (talk) 23:26, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Exactly, Prime Hunter, but the party does not exist on Wikipedia. I wish to create it. 'Focus Team' have essentially replaced the Lib Dems in the Wallsend area. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Literal Democrat (talk • contribs) 23:39, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Does it satisfy Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies)? It's hard for me to Google information due to irrelevant hits. Do you work for the party? PrimeHunter (talk) 23:55, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Then you need to go to Wikipedia:Articles for creation; but you're going to need sources for this assertion. ==Orange Mike | Talk 23:56, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

January 14

How do I create an article about a person that redirects to another page?

I am interested in creating and writing an article about a person who takes up a section of a longer article. When I enter in this person's name into the search query, the article on the event comes up with the short section on the man about whom I want to write. I would like this person to have his own Wikipedia article and not what amounts to a stub in a longer article that references many people. Am I empowered to do this, and if so, how?

Thanks in advance. Matthewdgonzalez (talk) 00:51, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

If it redirects, you can over-ride the redirect by clicking on the blue link at the top of the page you're being redirected to and editing it. First, of course, you must make certain that the person is in fact notable enough to justify an article solely about him. --Orange Mike | Talk 01:47, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

Or see WP:RTOA.--ukexpat (talk) 01:48, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

TrackingPoint submission

I recently submited this page:Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/TrackingPoint

I have a number of reliable sources but was told it sounded too much like advertising. Is there any particular section that needs more sources or should be changed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kconnors (talk • contribs) 14:15, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

There are no actual footnotes; there is no evidence of actual notability; the language is highly promotional, and full of buzzwords, neologisms and TLAs, as well as being studded with ™ symbols (which we do not allow). It reads like it was either taken from a promotional handout, or written by people more accustomed to writing such material as opposed to actual dry factual content. --Orange Mike | Talk 16:02, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

January 16

A request for speedy deletion

I requested the article Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, for speedy deletion. It's an arcade and personal collection, and I believe falls under the category of advertising and is not an actual museum. My request was removed directly after placing it. I didn't want to revert it if it was infact a legitimate removal by an administrator I am new at editing and would like some insight on what I should do. Thank you. Jamie LaDawn (talk) 13:21, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

If you click on the "View history" tab for the page, it will show you who deleted the speedy tag, and his edit summary gives his explanation for doing so. There is also a link to his talk page if you wish to discuss it with him. - David Biddulph (talk) 13:39, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

Editing copyrighted material

I now understand that copy/pasting promotional text from another website for a show is not allowed even if properly cited. My question is am I allowed to use the title and air-date from the site, cite it, and then paraphrase/reword/come up with my own summary from watching the show/researching it? KTevin (talk) 15:21, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

Yes: simply put facts are not subject to copyright, but the way they are presented or described can be. So rewriting the text in your own words is perfectly acceptable, but note that close paraphrasing can also be a copyvio.--ukexpat (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

Thank you ukexpat KTevin (talk) 15:48, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

January 18

disambiguation of manini

Hi, the two pages Don Francisco de Paula Marín and Acanthurus triostegus should be both equally retriavable from a search of word manini. None of the two seems a primary topic. One could simply put hatnotes in both pages to cross reference, but other pages about this word may pop up in the future, e.g. someone may wish to create a page about a Maniniʻōwali Beach in Hawaii.

I think that a disambiguation page is created and that the redirect is removed. I could do it myself, but this one would be my first wikipedia page, I'm likely to screw it up...

Thank you in advance for help! Nicola.Manini (talk) 10:21, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

I've started the disambiguation page at manini, feel free to edit it Jebus989^✰ 11:03, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

Wow, this is great! I see no editing needed, great job, thank you! Nicola.Manini (talk) 11:11, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

Moving my Sandbox article

I have written an article about Henry Behrens. It is in my sandbox, as well as my page, bekittrell. I want to publish the article, but I am getting a message that the page exists (and it does, but it isn't published). I also have photos that I want to publish with the article, but it is my understanding that I can only upload them to the page, after the page is published. It is my understanding that I can only publish from my sandbox (I think). How do I get the article removed from my page, so that I can publish the article from my sandbox? Thanks in advance! This was a lot harder than I thought it would be, but I understand it keeps the riff raff out! bekittrellBekittrell (talk) 18:23, 18 January 2013 (UTC)

To "publish" you move the draft to the article mainspace. Henry Behrens does not yet exist so you should be able to move it to that title. I can do that for you if you need help, but I need to know which version you want to be moved, the sandbox text or the text on you user page?--ukexpat (talk) 18:32, 18 January 2013 (UTC)

January 19

How can I change a picture ?

How can I change the picture of a page ? Lyne RC (talk) 16:42, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

It depends what you want to do. Pictures in Wikipedia must be uploaded to Wikipedia or to Wikimedia Commons, and are then linked from the page; and there are no facilities in Wikipedia for editing them.

So:

• If you want to substitute a different picture which is already in Wikipedia or Commons, just edit the page to change the link to the name of the different picture (you need to get the name exact, including file extensions and the right case)
• If you want to substitute a different picture which is not currently available in Wikipedia or Commons, you will need to upload the picture first (which you may only do if it is in the public domain, or if the copyright holder has expressly released it under a suitable licens).
• If you want to make a change to an existing picture, you'll need to download it, alter it with a suitable progam, and upload a new version.

See Help:Images and WP:Picture tutorial. --ColinFine (talk) 17:16, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

January 20

How to Submit

How do I submit my edited article? I do not see a 'submit' button.

Thank you, please notify me on my talk page: Erodrig2

Erodrig2 (talk) 06:04, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Try putting {{subst:submit}} at the top of the article. Note that answers are given here with the question, rather than on your talk page, so that other users can read the answers and so that other editors can add corrections or improvements to the answer if necessary. - David Biddulph (talk) 07:02, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Thank you that worked!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Erodrig2 (talk • contribs) 23:01, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Putting my profile information on the Wikipedia page

I would like to fill in the information into my profile, which i have been trying to do, and I have not been able, Can someone come to my aid, step by step, i would also like to put the profile picture on my Wikipedia page, kindly help

Namaeso Kombii — Preceding unsigned comment added by Namaesokombii (talk • contribs) 19:43, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia doesn't have "profiles" in the way that you're thinking of. Try Facebook instead. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 19:49, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

had an article accepted and posted

I have had an article accepted and posted (Concept Driven Strategy) but I do not understand how to clear it from my sandbox so I can work on another article. Metcalm (talk) 21:13, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Just wipe out the current sandbox contents and start typing in the new. --Orange Mike | Talk 22:43, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Many users don't know how to edit a redirect after a page move. If it redirects then click "(Redirected from User:Metcalm/sandbox)", edit the page and remove the redirect code. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:59, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

January 23

Amy Nicoletto on Wikipedia - Still says 'unverified etc.'

Amy Nicoletto (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Hello, LA Tattoo here. I just updated the Amy Nicoletto Wikipedia article. I put references in and new web links and other sources. It still says in a big rectangular box at the top of the article/header that the information is not verified etc. Issues with orphan links etc. But again, I just edited the article and provided vital links today. Can you tell me how to get the warning box removed?

Thanks, LA Tattoo (talk) 05:23, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Actually, the information is not well verified, because all you did is link to her own website. It would be much better if you could find reliable and independent sources for any information in the article; sources published by the subject themselves have a limited utility and should be used sparingly. --Jayron32 06:08, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Anybody may remove the template if they think it no longer applies. But in view of what Jayron has said, don't remove it yet. See WP:SPS for why we need sources independent of the subject. --ColinFine (talk) 10:53, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Hi...LA Tattoo here. Fixed links to meet layout guidelines...took a while but Wikipedia had good tools/documentation. Wanted to pass along that I am a tattoo fan and not a business! Passionate about tattoos and the art. Still learning the ins/outs here so I'm not sure how to respond to your notes above, so hope this helps.LA Tattoo (talk) 20:39, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Question about picture

File:Dams in Akola District.JPG has been copied from the web page .http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/GeoVisualization.html?UType=R2VuZXJhbA==?UName= I think I have taken it from the Public domain of the India - WIRS Version 3.0 , web site at http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/WRIS.html?UType=R2VuZXJhbA==?UName=. Is material from Public domain also required to meet copy right and licencing requirements.I need thai JPG to incluce in my article.Pmvelankar (talk) 13:09, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

I don't see anything at either of those links indicating that the content is public domain. If there is no clear indication that it is PD, we have to assume it is copyright material.--ukexpat (talk) 15:46, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/WRIS.html?UType=R2VuZXJhbA==?UName= This is the home Page of India -WRIS. Para 4 of the Introduction reads " Based on the type of data and its availability, the present portal contains 12 major info systems, 35 sub info systems having 114 spatial layers along with large attribute data of the water resources assets and temporal data of 5-100 years. Based on the National Map Policy (2005) and CWC data dissemination policy, the portal has two versions. The public domain version complies with both policy guidelines.. Also it is a Government web site .This has led me to presume that it is PD.Is my presumption wrong? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pmvelankar (talk • contribs) 00:41, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Editing or re-writing a page

Hi,

this is a two part question -

1. I want to re-write the pages on acid jazz and Acid Jazz Records as they are poor and I'm an expert on the subject.

I went to the 'talk' section of the acid jazz page and announced my intentions and asked for comment. When I go to the acid jazz page and then press the talk button, my entry doesn't appear. It does appear if I log in and go to it via my contributions. I think this might be because I didn't sign it and I can't see any way to do that now. I want to see if anyone has any objection before going ahead with wholesale changes. How can I get my entry to appear?

2. I'm a good writer and highly knowledgable about my subject but the technical aspect of Wikipedia is, frankly, over my head. Is there anyone that can help or any clear instructions that I might not have discovered?

Thanks 81.132.242.10 (talk) 23:47, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Are you Ullscarf? I see a section at the bottom of Talk:acid jazz that seems to match what you are describing. It might be a caching problem that you don't see it.

The important thing is that all information in Wikipedia should be backed up by citations to reliable published sources independent of the subject. Many articles don't meet this ideal, but if you are doing major work on a page, I implore you to follow it, and not put in anything that is only from your own knowledge or unpublished records.

I suggest you have a look at Wikipedia:Tutorial, and perhaps have a play in the sandbox first. --ColinFine (talk) 00:13, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

It's almost certainly a caching issue. See Wikipedia:Bypass your cache. It's common that browsers have cached a different page version when you are logged in and out. PrimeHunter (talk) 03:04, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

January 24

Watchlist

As I understand it, one's watchlist displays only the most recent edit to a page on the list, if the page has been edited several times recently. If true, does this mean that if a major edit has been made to a page, followed by some minor cleanup, the page only appears if you select show minor edits? I'm not sure if this is a feature or a bug. --Lineagegeek (talk) 23:01, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

There are many watchlist settings. At Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-watchlist you can select "Expand watchlist to show all changes, not just the most recent". See more at Help:Watching pages. "Hide minor edits from the watchlist" is disabled by default but maybe you have enabled it. If you haven't enabled "Expand watchlist to show all changes" then you only see the most recent edit. If that edit is hidden by one of your settings then you don't see an earlier edit instead. This annoys some editors. PrimeHunter (talk) 03:00, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks -- I'm annoyed. I roll with the default and don't display minor edits, but check them from time to time. I'll have to look into the expand to show all changes option and see how much clutter it adds. Thanks, PH for the speedy response.

My concern is for my editing, when I do a major edit and then find I have to go back and clean up things I missed I really don't want editors who are interested in the subject to miss the opportunity to comment on my edits if they concern them just because they use default settings. The flip side comes from some time ago when another editor evaluated around 10 pages and marked the evaluations as minor edits. While I did not disagree with the assessments, I will admit to being annoyed that they only appeared when I checked minor edits. IMO an assesment is never minor, even when it is completing a B-Class checklist without changing the overall assessment. --Lineagegeek (talk) 23:12, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

How long until edits show?

Hi Sorry to bother you however had made some amendments to an article that I have written, however can only see the non amended version. How long does it take before the article goes live as I can see my changes in the history, however not on any uncached pages. Thanks Shell1973 (talk) 14:08, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

It goes live right away. But some of the earlier replies on this page indicate that there have been some caching problems recently. --ColinFine (talk) 00:07, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

references

i have my references as website urls. How should references be cited and indexed. I understand <ref></ref> is the code. Should this code be next to the statement with the reference eg. This was 1997<ref>Link to Source for more info</ref> is that how it works? And how should references be indexed at the bottom of the page? Should this be References heading with regular links to the sources? thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Soulxedge (talk • contribs) 21:24, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Try reading WP:Referencing for beginners. - David Biddulph (talk) 21:41, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

January 25

Roger L. Schlaifer

I have rewritten the article for Roger L. Schlaifer. It is located at Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Roger L. Schlaifer. I cannot figure out how to get this article to go LIVE. Please help. Thanks in advance. OmaryO (talk) 14:16, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

Add the following template text to the top of the page: {{Subst:Submit}} then save. The draft will then be added to the queue for review.--ukexpat (talk) 14:49, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

I just took a quick look at the draft and made some edits so it complies with Wikipedia's manual of style. However, the references need a lot of work to bring them up to an acceptable form - please take a look at WP:Referencing for beginners for assistance.--ukexpat (talk) 14:56, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

January 27

Citation needed for article

In the article of Griswall vs Conneticut a citation is needed in the following sentence:

In Poe, Justice John Marshall Harlan II filed one of the most cited[citation needed] dissenting opinions in Supreme Court history.

There are several citations here: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=us&vol=367&invol=497

I'm not sure which one would be appropriate if any and as it lists several cases connected to Poe vs Ullman where his dissenting opinion was given. I'm not sure how to go about correcting something and in this instance I don't know if what I found is even relevent. Would appreciate if someone would check it to see if any are relevent or if I'm way out in left field and let me know. So far I don't have the courage to edit something myself, I don't feel confident enough.

Thank you. Goncrazi (talk) 00:22, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

requesting for a page

can u provide an article on IBM's research about 12 atom memory? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.217.97.173 (talk) 07:35, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requested Articles is the place to ask. But there is usually quite a backlog, since Wikipedia is created by volunteers, who do what appeals to them to do. --ColinFine (talk) 09:46, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

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HAI I AM ASOK KUMAR — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.240.232.200 (talk) 08:52, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Hello Asok. Do you have a question about editing Wikipedia? --Demiurge1000 (talk) 08:56, 28 January 2013 (UTC)