User talk:Encoded

Some more questions about AI...

A lot has happened in the last few months.

AI is advancing rapidly. It could be that we are already in the midst of an intelligence explosion, in that AI developers are using AI to improve AI. So, AI is, in a sense, already engaged in recursive self-improvement with the aid of humans.

Major software companies report that more than 25% of their code is AI-written, even higher for AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. This of course, is driving the acceleration of AI, which is noticeably more capable each month.

Have you been using AI? Do you have a sense of the impact it will have on Wikipedia? What do you foresee?

Sincerely,    — The Transhumanist   14:56, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

Hey @The Transhumanist, hope you're well!

I don't use AI for anything Wikipedia-related as I still worry about the accuracy issues with factual texts and hallucinations, with the one exception of developing my Edit Requests Dashboard, I've used AI on one function there that was driving me crazy (although I found that was a battle to get it to do it right). I use AI sometimes at work, especially to help spot small issues in big texts and reword emails to make them sound more corporate which I find very helpful being new to that world.

As for Wikipedia I think it will be used here more, but I still think many people here are cautious of it (myself included). Mainly due to the issues it can have with accuracy, and I found that AI sometimes tells me what I want to hear, not what is correct which stops me from adopting it more. I think that if AI is to be used here, it MUST be proof-read and fact-checked first.

Hope that helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 21:00, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

I was thinking more along the lines of competition that AI could pose to Wikipedia over time: 1) Creation of AI-edited encyclopedias, with Grokipedia being an early example, and 2) the emergence of ability to produce treatments on any subject nearly instantaneously that rival Wikipedia articles in length, scope, articulation, and accuracy. The progression toward the latter is already costing Wikipedia significant traffic, as chatbots increasingly negate the need to consult Wikipedia for answers and topic-related information. Due to the resistance of the Wikipedia community to embrace AI, it does not look likely that Wikipedia the encyclopedia will be positioned to adapt to a rapidly approaching AI-powered society. I'm sure there are other factors I'm missing. In a nutshell, I guess the issue I'm groping for here is the "potential for Wikipedia to be leapfrogged", as it leapfrogged and obsoleted nearly all of the general encyclopedias that came before it. I'm trying to understand this issue and hone my articulation of it well enough to be able to start discussions at the Village Pump and Wikimedia forums. Any advice you can provide would be most appreciated, including ideas for titles to such threads. How's "How will Wikipedia be able to compete with AI-generated responses in the future?" It seems lacking. The main thing I want to avoid is starting discussions that devolve into debates on whether or not AI will ever be able to edit Wikipedia up to WP standards, as leapfrogging by external content generation apps competing with WP (and the loss of web traffic that that will cause) is the clearest existential threat to Wikipedia. That's the focus I'm shooting for. Suggestions?    — The Transhumanist   01:51, 19 February 2026 (UTC)

I think Wikipedia is such a big resource and a household name that it won't ever fade away in my opinion. I do think people will adapt which tools they use, but I don't think WP will disappear Encoded  Talk 💬 22:30, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi, I can see that you're busy with life away from Wikipedia, so I'm sorry to pester you here! I was hoping you might be able to reopen to other editors the Blancco page change request you kindly looked at, please? Per your comments I readded material about Regenersis and adding supporting links and stripped out promotional language. I'm keen to get the page changed as it's currently inaccurate. Thanks for any help you can give!

Draft: User:Fairweather12/sandbox - Wikipedia Fairweather12 (talk) 13:01, 24 February 2026 (UTC)

Hey @Fairweather12, no problem at all messaging, apologies for missing your other message! I've reopened the request for you :) Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 21:32, 25 February 2026 (UTC)

Thank you! Fairweather12 (talk) 14:05, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

HOw do I create a Wiki page? --Brownite05 (talk) 01:56, 26 February 2026 (UTC)

Hey @Brownite05, please visit User:Encoded/Drafts for more information about creating Wiki pages. Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 22:25, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi Encoded . I edited two pages of Pokémon episodes on 28 February 2026 and edited the episodes which were removed or banned from broadcasting on English episode television but i got a message saying that i violated some terms of editing the page. These episodes are banned from all Pokémon season league and i edited them saying that they were banned episodes and this was the message - Media Mender‬ left a message on your talk page in "‪Welcome‬". Latest revision as of 17:54, 28 February 2026 Welcome Hello RakeshMGanesan and welcome to Wikipedia! We appreciate encyclopedic contributions, but some of your contributions do not conform to our policies. For more information on this, see Wikipedia's policies on acceptable additions. If you'd like to experiment with the wiki's syntax, please do so in the sandbox (but beware that the contents of the sandbox are deleted frequently) rather than in articles. If you still have questions, there is a Help desk, or you can click here to ask for help on your talk page, and a volunteer should respond shortly. You may also find the following pages useful for a general introduction to Wikipedia. The five pillars of Wikipedia Contributing to Wikipedia Help pages Tutorial Task Center – need some ideas of what kind of things need doing? I hope you enjoy editing and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (RakeshMGanesan (talk) 03:05, 1 March 2026 (UTC)); this will automatically produce your name Just advise me what does N/A mean in an episode list if it banned and what will people understand from it and if i edited it to banned episode. Just advise me on how to go about this editing thing because if you check it here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon:_Indigo_League there are some episodes missing and they are banned in English then it should be written as banned or N/A. it is available in Japanese with subtitles but people prefer it in English to hear so i am asking you this question. kindly suggest me on how to got about it.

Hi @RakeshMGanesan, I'd recommend reaching out to Media Mender directly as I'm not too familiar with the topic myself. From what I can remember I believe N/A stands for "Not Aired" on here. If the banned episode was never aired I think it would be appropriate to add N/A, otherwise if it was aired but later banned I'm not too sure what the correct way is, apologies! Encoded  Talk 💬 22:28, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi can you help me to edit my profile --Olaquestloaded (talk) 14:18, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @Olaquestloaded, you can click here and an edit box should open up which will be editing your profile page, if there's anything in particular about your profile you'd like help with please let me know! Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 22:24, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi How to crate a citition --Nathi Abe (talk) 17:06, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

Hey @Nathi Abe, this tutorial page (click here) will show you how to create citations. Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 22:25, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

I am an employee of Interflon and have a conflict of interest regarding an article.I would like to make that clear in my profile. How do I add this to my profile? --Olivier1971! (talk) 14:05, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

Hey @Jmvanderpol1971, thanks for reaching out! The current disclaimer you have on your profile will do great! If you make any edit requests or drafts just make sure to leave a comment saying you have a COI, otherwise you're good to go! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out! Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 00:00, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

How can his draft page be properly reviewed for who he is and his contributions, honors, accomplishments in the game of basketball. Junior College All Region XVII/All Conference (1981), VCU 1983 All Sunbelt Conference 2nd Team, Sunbelt Player of the Week,1983 Times Dispatch All Virginia Team, 1983 Basketball Weekly vol 16 All Atlantic Coast Region Honorable Mention, ESPN 1983 Owens Corning Amateur Athlete Award, 1982-83 season Eastern Airlines Player of the Game as seen on Sports Channel twice (January 23, February 19, 1983), NCAA CBS Chevrolet Most Valuable Player of the Game and Week vs Georgia during the 1983 NCAA Tournament seen on CBS, 1983 Teams 2nd leading scorer, Teams leading rebounder and Field Goal percentage leader. 1983 Prestigious Team Before Self Award for individual sacrifice for team success, 1983 NBA Draft pick of the Phoenix Suns, 1984 Interworld All Star Tour of Asia Selection with team members Earl Monroe, Pete Maverich, Rick Barry, Bobby Dandridge, Cazzie Russell, Connie Hawkins, Phil Jackson, Mel Davis, Dennis Awtry. Some Former NBA All Stars, later some Naismith Hall of Famers, then some selected to the 50 greatest players of all time now 75. Distinct recognition highlights the high regard of Fred Disco Browns, talent and potential being the youngest player and only active Pro Prospect early in his professional career. Inducted into Pro Rucker Hall of Fame (2007) and EBC (Entertainers Basketball Classic) At Rucker Park Hall of Fame 2021. At VCU 1981-83 playing under one of the most impressive coaching staffs (1979-85) in the nation, VCU in 6 years winning 4 Sunbelt Conference Regular Season Championships, 3 Sunbelt Conference Tournament Championships and 5 NCAA appearances losing 4 second round games by 2 points or less to teams that reached the final four. J.D. Barnett Head Coach, Assistants Tubby Smith, Dave Hobbs, Jim Snuffy Smith and Mike Sutton. Fred was one of Tubby Smiths first major recruits early in his career as an assistant at VCU. Alumni (VCU) noted on Ram Nation that Fred Brown was one of Coach Barnetts greatest shortcomings. Fred a creative, explosive guard at 6'4 with a 44-inch vertical and pro level potential was often stifled, played out of position but none the less remained a key contributor to nationally recognized VCU Teams that reached the NCAA Tournament. Tubby went on to win a NCAA National Championship and become one of college basketball's all-time great coaches. Dave Hobbs (Alabama) and Mike Sutton (Tennessee Tech) had success as Head coaches and later NBA Scouts. Beyond the court Fred Disco Brown continued to impact communities as an advisor, consultant and mentor to youth organizations, including programs that integrate basketball with life skills, supporting initiatives that promote education, inclusion and character development. Shaped by the influence of accomplished coaches, respected mentors and highly accomplished peers Fred Disco Brown emerged from one of the most competitive environments in the world. New York City's Legendary playground, NCAA Basketball, NBA Draft, International Sports, then the famed historical site Rucker Park. Fred Disco Brown should absolutely have a Wikipedia page and documented history available in one place, preserving his story. A player whose talent and contributions deserve recognition within the broader history of New York basketball. ~2026-14338-52 (talk) 20:00, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @~2026-14338-52, please can you send me a link to the draft page? Thanks! Encoded  Talk 💬 00:00, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Encoded. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or draft page you started, "Fedica".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material, the draft has been deleted. When you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 21:33, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

Note: TheeCitationist's mentor Sunny Cryolite is away until October 2026.

Hi, asking you for a review before I hit submit. Is this publishable in its current state (can I submit it)?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Doctor_Sharon_Solomon,_M.D.

--TheeCitationist (talk) 03:15, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @TheeCitationist, looks almost ready! The published works section could do with filling in or removing, and I'd also remove any inline links to external websites as they are typically rejected, you can add an external links section at the bottom of the article (after references) for those. Once that's done, hit submit, and good luck! Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 00:02, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi,

I am seemingly having issues uploading images.. I have tried with test images that I created myself and as well with images of the woman whose biographical data I am working on (Sharon Solomon, M.D.) - which I got these images off the internet, publicly.

What have I done wrong? I uploaded one using the checkbox that I am the creator of the image. It got rejected.

I uploaded a few images (found on the World Wide Web) of Sharon Solomon, M.D. and posted the web reference from whence they came and still nothing shows in my uploads.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Doctor_Sharon_Solomon,_M.D. TheeCitationist (talk) 03:19, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @TheeCitationist, to be the creator of the image you need to have taken it yourself. The law around licensing of images is very strict and these rejections are purely to keep Wikipedia out of legal trouble. You'll need permission to use any images, or use images available on an accepted Creative Commons license (such as the ones on the upload page). If you have a link to any images I'd be happy to advise if they can be used or not. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 00:03, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

greetings, I recently changed a reference link on this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo_at_the_2000_Summer_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_60_kg specifically the first one and I'm wondering if there was a way I could improve the citation since I wasn't able to find when the new website was published so I instead just used the retrieval date. I would like to make sure I am doing this correctly before I go on and try to fix other pages using the old website as a reference. --Kipperzzcolon3 (talk) 22:01, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @Kipperzzcolon3, thanks for helping to fill in references! I had a look at the site linked in the reference and also could not find a publish date, which does happen as not every website shows this. In these cases, we have no way to know when it was published and just leave it blank, which means you did the right thing in just updating the retrieval date! Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 00:05, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

To the editors : Please add my following updated biography : If you need citations for the addional books and materials please see my page on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DDNTAUW/about?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_aa&pd_rd_w=9RZ3y&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_p=7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_r=145-4565544-5815221&pd_rd_wg=n2ON7&pd_rd_r=e31f6a88-a819-4ba9-8bfc-c3e71a149932&ccs_id=15d144a6-7c2b-4d4c-8ba8-a3cac9e831e3 , and also my social media cited below.

Ada Aharoni – Short Bio 2026 Dr. Ada Aharoni received her degrees at London University, and the Hebrew University. She is a poet, writer and sociologist, who has been called "The Poet and Researcher of Love and Peace." She has published 35 books up to date, (several are on amazon.com). The last 2 IFLAC anthologies are : ANTI-WAR AND PEACE, and ANTI TERROR AND PEACE (Amazon). that have been translated into many languages, and she is recipient of many prizes and awards. Her books and especially her collection of poems titled: “Rare Flower”(Dignity Press, US), and her bestseller historical novel : FROM THE NILE TO THE JORDAN, are taught in universities and colleges. She is the Founding President of "IFLAC : International Forum for the Literature and Culture of Peace,” that celebrates this year 26 years of fruitful Peace Culture Building. IFLAC’s new Project and Campaign is the creation of anti-war LAW, like in Japan and PEACE MINISTRIES "in all the Governments of the world" . See details on Ada Aharoni’s Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram and on her websites : https://iflac.wordpress.com/ , https://adaheb.wordpress.com/ Please update with my following biography 2026. For any needed clarifications or materials please contact me here or through my social media accounts below. Thank you in advance, Dr. Ada Aharoni.

Social Media Accounts :

Tiktok - 15,500 followers (https://www.tiktok.com/@ada.aharoni)

Note : In the last year 2025 I received 1,300,000 views on videos on my Tiktok account.
In additon I received also 431,000 likes up to day on my Tiktok account.
Facebook – 6,400 followers (https://www.facebook.com/ada.aharoni1) ~2026-79580-6 (talk) 12:05, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Ada Aharoni is an Israeli writer, poet and sociologist whose work focuses on peace culture, intercultural dialogue, and human relations. She received her academic degrees from the University of London and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Aharoni has published more than thirty five books, including historical novels, poetry collections, and research works dealing with themes of peace, intercultural relations, and Middle Eastern society. Her poetry collection Rare Flower (Dignity Press) and her historical novel From the Nile to the Jordan have been studied in university courses dealing with literature, peace studies, and Middle Eastern history. She is the founding president of the International Forum for the Literature and Culture of Peace (IFLAC), an international organization established in 2000 that promotes peace culture through literature, conferences, and international congresses and cooperation among writers, scholars, Peace researchers and artists. Through IFLAC, Aharoni has edited and contributed to a number of international peace anthologies, including Anti-War and Peace and Anti-Terror and Peace. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, and she has received several international literary and peace awards and prizes. In recent years, Aharoni has been active in international initiatives promoting global peace, education and the establishment of peace ministries in governments worldwide. ~2026-79580-6 (talk) 12:16, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Ada Aharoni (Improved Wikipedia Draft) Ada Aharoni (Hebrew: עדה אהרוני) is an Israeli poet, novelist, and sociologist known for her work on peace culture, intercultural dialogue, and Middle Eastern society. She has published numerous books of poetry, fiction, and scholarly studies addressing themes of peace, women's rights, and relations between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East. Early life and education Ada Aharoni was born in Cairo, Egypt, and later immigrated to Israel with her family during the period of Jewish migration from Arab countries in the mid-twentieth century. The experience of displacement and cultural transition later became a central theme in several of her literary works. She pursued higher education in the United Kingdom and Israel. Aharoni received academic degrees from the University of London and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she studied sociology, literature, and international relations. Academic and literary career Aharoni has worked as a sociologist, lecturer, and writer focusing on intercultural relations and peace studies. Her academic and literary work explores the social and cultural dimensions of conflict and reconciliation in the Middle East. She has published more than thirty books including poetry collections, novels, research works, and edited volumes. Her poetry frequently addresses themes of peace, human dignity, and women's empowerment. Her historical novel From the Nile to the Jordan explores the experiences of Jews who left Arab countries in the twentieth century. The book has been noted for its literary portrayal of what Aharoni has described as the “Second Exodus” of Jews from Arab lands. Her poetry collection Rare Flower, published in the United States by Dignity Press, reflects themes of intercultural dialogue and peace. Some of her works have been translated into several languages and have been discussed in academic and literary contexts. Peace activism and IFLAC Aharoni is the founding president of the International Forum for the Literature and Culture of Peace (IFLAC), an international organization established in 1999 to promote peace culture through literature, art, education, and intercultural dialogue. Through IFLAC she has organized international conferences and cultural initiatives promoting dialogue between writers, scholars, and artists from different countries. The organization has hosted a series of World Peace Congresses and literary events focused on conflict resolution and peace education. Aharoni has also edited and contributed to several international peace anthologies published under the auspices of IFLAC, including Anti-War and Peace and Anti-Terror and Peace, which bring together contributions from writers and scholars addressing global peace issues. Themes and influence Much of Aharoni’s writing focuses on the cultural and human dimensions of peacebuilding. Her work often combines literary expression with sociological perspectives, addressing topics such as women's rights, coexistence, intercultural dialogue, and non-violent conflict resolution. She has advocated the development of peace education and cultural dialogue as tools for reducing conflict and promoting global cooperation. Selected works Novels • From the Nile to the Jordan Poetry collections • Rare Flower

• Horizon of Hope
• A Bridge of Peace

Edited anthologies • Anti-War and Peace

• Anti-Terror and Peace

Awards and recognition Aharoni has received several literary and peace-related awards for her work promoting intercultural dialogue and peace culture. In 2012 she received recognition from Israeli President Shimon Peres for her contributions to peace culture. She has also been honored by the city of Haifa for her cultural and literary work. ~2026-79580-6 (talk) 12:28, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Please restore my original Account - Ada Aharoni - exactly the way it was - before your encoding - edited on 12 March 2026, at 13:50 (UTC). My intention on sending you my update, was for you to add the new Biography etc. beneath my original page, and not instead it! The layout of the encodng of the updated text for 2026 should respect Headings in Capital letters and have gaps between the sections, so that it lookks professional. Thank you for your corrections. Ada Aharoni ~2026-79580-6 (talk) 14:53, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

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