User talk:Tornado Elliott

Hi Tornado Elliott. Thank you for your work on Masako Yudasaka. Another editor, Klbrain, has reviewed it as part of new pages patrol and left the following comment:

Thanks for creating this biography; H-index of 79 (Scopus) suggests significant impact in a translational field; prizes support notability too.

To reply, leave a comment here and begin it with {{Re|Klbrain}}. (Message delivered via the Page Curation tool, on behalf of the reviewer.)

Klbrain (talk) 11:55, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

Greetings & thanks. This is new to me. Am I correct to understand that I could look on Wikipedia at subjects of interest and comment, add or challenge a reference on a Wikipedia page and or simply correct a word if misspelled? --JMCorriganAtlanta (talk) 00:29, 7 May 2026 (UTC)

Correcting Errors: You can jump right in to fix misspellings, grammar, or punctuation. Adding Information: You can add new, verifiable facts, provided they are supported by reliable sources. Managing References: Add: Use the "Cite" button in the visual editor to add a new reference using a URL, ISBN, or DOI. Challenge: If you find information that lacks a source or is questionable, you can add a ^{[citation needed]} tag or discuss it on the "Talk" page. Commenting: Instead of "commenting" directly on the article page, you use the "Talk" tab at the top of every article. This is where editors discuss proposed changes, share potential sources, or resolve disagreements. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help!) 01:30, 7 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi.im finding it difficult to read articles in small characters.how to make the bigger?also i need to read articles in a wide manner not long one Thanks --Angelfirerangers (talk) 18:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

If you look to the side of your screen, You will see this:

Hope this helps. If it doesn't, It may be a device issue. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help!) 18:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC)

thanks elliot.yes ive done that bit now i need to read articles in a wide manner not scrolling down and down...thanks Angelfirerangers (talk) 17:59, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

while you can't exactly read articles in a "wide manner" you can look to the right side of your screen, there should be a contents section below the Main Menu section. if you click on the blue links, it will take you to the header. for example, if you were to click: I have sent you a note about a page you started on My talk page, it will take you to the header of that area. Another example if say if you were reading an article about Abe Lincoln, if you click the link that says early Life, it will take you to the section of that Tittle. As far as I know, that is the most effective way to do it without scrolling. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help!) 18:51, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

Infomatoin page error --Smmmazk999299 (talk) 12:07, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

If you could tell me the error, I would love to help out and fix it. thanks Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 12:09, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

I want to edit PAF wikipedia --WikiWeaver99 (talk) 17:09, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

Wikipedia uses the acronym PAF for several different major topics. To find the right page and edit it properly, you first need to know which one matches your project:

Military Air Forces: Are you updating information for the Pakistan Air Force, Philippine Air Force, or Polish Air Force?

Technology: Are you editing the page for .PAF (PortableApps.com Format) software or the Personal Ancestral File genealogy tool?

Music Gear: Are you editing the history of the famous Gibson 'Patent Applied For' (P.A.F.) guitar pickup?

Medicine: Are you writing about Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (heart condition) or Platelet-Activating Factor (biology)?

Once you tell me which specific topic you mean, I can help you find the exact Wikipedia link, look at the page's current editing guidelines, and help you draft your changes! Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 17:51, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello User:Tornado Elliott, I would like to ask you why you reverted my edit on Uta Frith where I changed the subject's place of birth from an inaccurate and depth-lacking "Germany" when the subject was very clearly born in Nazi Germany would it not be contributional for me to elaborate on the era in time the subject was born in? It is also factually correct because 1941 was in this period. If I am "incorrect" or violate Wikipedia's policies, which I have read in the past, please tell me. I also know you did not mean this personally, so do not think I am angry at you for reverting my edit, but I certainly am curious as to why you incorrectly reverted it to the previous term. Thank you - User:Brodz McJodz Brodz McJodz (talk) 20:14, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

My apologies, I left my device with me sibling and the were spamming edits. I reverted most of them though. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 20:31, 14 May 2026 (UTC)

How to add country flag --WikiWeaver99 (talk) 12:36, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

You can find country flags on Wikimedia Commons, but you can also click the Insert button, and click images, and type what you want. hope this helps. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 13:22, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello I am have recently created a holistic wellness brand and would like to create a page to promote and create awareness --I-Overstand apparel (talk) 14:37, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

You can create the draft using the Article Wizard, but beware that it might get denied for COI, and for promotions, which is against policies. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 15:45, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello, how to add under the category of controversies --AnonymousBloodHoundz (talk) 16:26, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello! Welcome to Wikipedia. Adding controversial information requires extra care to keep articles neutral and accurate. Here is how you can do it correctly:

1. Use Reliable Sources: Every claim must be backed by high-quality, independent sources like major news outlets or academic journals. Blogs or social media are not allowed.

2. Write Neutrally: Avoid taking sides or using biased language. State the facts of the controversy and what the reliable sources say about it.

3. Follow BLP Guidelines: If the article is about a living person, the rules are strictly enforced. Unsourced negative information will be removed immediately.

4. Discuss First: For highly sensitive topics, it is usually best to propose your changes on the article's Talk page first to get feedback from other editors. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 14:25, 18 May 2026 (UTC)

I am here exclusively to undo cultural genocide and connect my people (The Afro-Dutch Sephardim) with their heritage. I would hope you are tolerant of decolonisation efforts against the British? --Don Gavi dos Reis II (talk) 01:20, 17 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello! Sharing and expanding the history of underrepresented communities like the Afro-Dutch Sephardim is a wonderful way to contribute to Wikipedia. Many historical topics lack coverage, and your knowledge can help fill those gaps.

However, I want to clarify a very important rule regarding how we edit here. Wikipedia has a strict policy called Neutral Point of View (NPOV).

• No Activism or Advocacy: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia designed to neutral information, not a platform for activism, decolonization efforts, or righting past wrongs. Our personal missions must be left at the door.
• Rely on Secondary Sources: We cannot publish original arguments or personal theories. Any information you add about the heritage or history of your people must come from published, high-quality, reliable sources (like academic books, peer-reviewed journals, or mainstream history publications).
• Neutral Tone: When writing about sensitive historical topics or conflicts involving the British, the text must remain balanced, factual, and completely free of emotional or biased language.

Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 14:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello, I have a question about the reliability of my source, I found the personal web-page for Forefather. I am concerned about citing it for the article on their freshman album as it could be biased and gives year date ranges --Finnogeby (talk) 19:01, 19 May 2026 (UTC)

I would not cite the source, as it is considered primary source and your edit will likely reverted. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 21:19, 19 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello, I'm Qwerfjkl (bot). I have automatically detected that this edit performed by you, on the page Last Chance Mountain, may have introduced referencing errors. They are as follows:

• A dates error. References show this error when one of the date-containing parameters is incorrectly formatted. Please edit the article to correct the date and ensure it is formatted to follow the Wikipedia Manual of Style's guidance on dates. (Fix | Ask for help)

Please check this page and fix the errors highlighted. If you think this is a false positive, you can report it to my operator. Thanks, Qwerfjkl (bot) (talk) 15:56, 20 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi Tornado Elliott, I’m interested in editing history and literature topics. Do you have any recommendations for good beginner edits or article types to start with? --Jaysus97 (talk) 22:09, 23 May 2026 (UTC)

Welcome! The best way to start is to do suggested edits, prepicked articles for you to edit like adding links or fixing cop edits! You can also join Wikiproject history, Which is a group of people making daily edits to history related articles! Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 18:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC)

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--Rosiestep (talk) 22:52, 25 May 2026 (UTC) via MassMessaging

Hi Tornado, how are you? I've been familiarising myself with Wikipedia and wrote an article about a dog in Kaunas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senbernarė_Bitė At the top of the article it says that it contains promotional content. I'm wondering why and where? I tried to keep it neutral and include good sources (mostly Lithuanian newspapers), so I would really appreciate your feedback and advice. Thank you so much. --Bearsteelstarwarsant (talk) 10:26, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello! I really don't see why that is there either, but I do see that there are several quotes that are unreferenced, that would need to be fixed. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 13:13, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Oh okay, thank you for your feedback! I had tried fixing the article earlier today, so maybe that helped (removing things like "she was a loving dog" etc. which I now realise is not the right language to use). I've also referenced all the claims, so I'm hoping it's good. Thank you again! Bearsteelstarwarsant (talk) 20:41, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Tornado Elliott, how are you doing? I have a question - is there a way I can fast-track the draft process of a Wikipedia page? The draft page "Vote Vancouver" says it is under review, and I am curious if there is a way I can get it published sooner than three months, given that the election campaign is beginning imminently. Thank you! --Liamnevard (talk) 23:40, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

While you can't exactly "skip" lines, you can add tags like Canada, or Politics, and people looking for drafts about Canada or Politics will be able to see your work and assess it. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 23:46, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

The first edit at Mount Piumafua is very interesting to me. For the 2 citations, could you explain how the 2 sentences are supported by those references (quoting the applicable text in the reference)? Forgive me for being so didactic about this, but I don't see how, given the information available to you in that single edit, you could write what you did. And I find it surprising that you chose to phrase it the way that you did. Would you please be completely forthright about your editorial process and your intentions? TheFeds 06:46, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

I mean I was translating it and those were the sources I found when I was reading or looking at them. If you don't like them, you can remove them. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 18:10, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

oh and, I was just putting stuff down and seeing how it looked. I did change the way though, and it din't sound to great and I changed it. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 18:13, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for replying. But I don't understand what you were translating: those sources are in English. If there's a source in another language that you were referencing, you should cite it—English sources are not required. TheFeds 19:03, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

No, I mean ,y computer was in French for whatever reason and I had to translate them because google auto translated it to French. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 19:19, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

That is indeed an unusual problem to have, and I sympathize. If I'm understanding you correctly, you received Google's French translation of https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=11930 and https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/summary/1389147 because of your computer's settings, but because you understand some French, you translated them back to English—and then only based on that information, wrote that version of the article? But then you decided it didn't sound great. What about it seemed good to begin with, but upon further consideration didn't sound great? Was there anything else wrong with the article? TheFeds 19:41, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

More sources said 2,000 ft than 500 ft, so I changed it, and I just didn't like the way it sounded. it sounded like this happened than this happened, and didn't flow that well in my opinion. (also, I used Google translate, as well as little knowledge of French from doulingo, so that might be why it sounded bad.) Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 01:21, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

also, thanks for reverting that dude's edit. Not the first time Iv'e been cyber bullied but still hurt. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 01:26, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

Actually, the revert was by Lynch44, who also reported Paosi02 to site administrators. (I'm baffled why Paosi02 decided to use their very first edit to make an accusation against you. Is there some sort of connection between you and them?)

Regarding the Mount Piumafua page, I still don't understand how the Peakbagger and National Map sources, plus the National Park Service image that you included in that edit, weren't clear enough about the height. They had numbers, which would have been the same in French or English, and it isn't like there was a confusing unit conversion either. It looks like you wrote 545 feet (twice), and even referenced it. By doing this, you're telling all the other users of Wikipedia that you read and understood enough of the referenced source to verify that the height was 545 feet. If that's not what you read, or not what the source says, you mustn't add a reference saying that. Not even if it is an edit you're going to revert later: it has to be true from the moment you first write it. I think this is a fair concern, taking your explanation into account, but please tell me if there is more to the process. TheFeds 07:44, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

hey, I just changed it because I didn't like it. also, if you think that I use ai to write it, of ahead and mark it. I didn't use ai but whatever. I'm wondering why you are asking me this question. Not in a mean way, but I'm just curious, that's all. as for the height, I thought 2000 ft sounded more notable. if there is a way you can add both heights, feel free to tell me. Lastly, if you really think that 545 ft is correct, then just add it. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 13:02, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

I appreciate that you are aware of the potential problems with using LLMs to write articles, and yes, I have to admit that I was wondering about whether this was an AI mistake or some other kind of mistake. Since you are curious, I'd like to explain more fully. The way that the first edit was written was so weird as to make me wonder what thought process went into writing it exactly that way. It does not resemble something written methodically and deliberately by a person who understands what the sources were saying.

It is very, very unusual for a person to write a number, but reference it to sources that don't support the number. I struggle to understand what the purpose or intent of doing it that way would be. Isn't it much easier and logical to always use references that actually match what you write?

I also want to highlight that you said "I just didn't like the way it sounded", but also "2000 ft sounded more notable" and then suggested a compromise to "add both heights". If the mountain had 2 heights (like maybe 2 peaks on the same mass) couldn't you find a source, cite it and summarize that situation? Alternatively, if everyone agrees there is only 1 height, what would be the purpose of listing 2? On the other hand, when you say notable, what are you referring to? Facts aren't true or false because of their notability. One should instead start from the point of view of what verifiable and reliable sources say, then interpret whether there is any legitimate dispute over the truth, and then carefully summarize the situation. Is there actually uncertainty over the height of the mountain that would justify listing 2 heights? Or are some sources wrong; possibly obviously or grievously wrong? And which sources are those, since that's not what was cited?

Taken as a whole, I don't think you are putting enough intellectual attention into your edits. That may be because they are LLM-assisted, and you are just approving things without personally thinking about them. Or it might be because you need to become more familiar with the conventions of encyclopedic writing (or relevant concepts taken from technical, scientific, academic, formal or journalistic writing).

Lastly, I appreciate your willingness to take some kind of accountability by offering the explanation related to French-language translation. But accountability can only be achieved if the explanation is a reasonable excuse. Translating to French and back doesn't explain the kinds of mistakes that existed. Not being able to correct the language settings and plowing through anyway seems wildly improbable, inefficient, and a little bit irresponsible. While Wikipedia isn't exactly serious business, it reflects on your personal integrity and value to the Wikipedia community when you realistically (instead of fancifully) admit to mistakes and proffer reasonable solutions that directly address the root causes. With all of that in mind, is there any commitment you would be willing to make about your editing process going forward? TheFeds 20:22, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback and for helping me out. Since I am still pretty new to Wikipedia, I am still learning how everything works here. For the mountain peaks, I was thinking we could add a footnote to the height that says "sources vary" so readers know the data is mixed.

I totally understand why you thought the writing looked like AI. Another article I wrote actually got deleted for that exact same reason, so I get where you are coming from. This whole conversation has made me realize that I might not be the best at writing mountain articles. I think it is a better idea for me to stick to weather articles instead, as long as I can do a good job with those. I originally joined Wikipedia because I truly love to write and create new pages. I am not really here just to do minor copyediting or fix grammar mistakes on old articles.

If you think the best move is to start a deletion discussion for this article, please go right ahead. I am okay with stepping away from this project completely, unless there is an easy and clear way to fix the height problems.

Lastly, I wanted to explain the "notable part" and the French text. Because I am not an expert on mountains, I got a bit confused while editing and changed some things around without thinking much about it. I honestly did not think it was a big deal at the time, and I did not realize other editors would notice it so quickly. The French part just changed accidentally while I was trying to fix the formatting during my writing process. I did not mean to cause any confusion, and I am sorry for making things unclear. Thanks again for taking the time to point these things out to me. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 20:53, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

Do you think that the sources vary widely as to the height of the mountain? Would you be able to provide 2 reliable sources that you think correctly identify the height, and 1 reliable source that incorrectly identifies the height? Is the fact sufficiently disputable to be footnoted as such?

Why do you think mountain articles are harder to write than weather articles?

Also, was this something to do with translating from the French version of the article? Or if not, what was it for? TheFeds 21:42, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

hello --Pulxey (talk) 05:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello Pulxey, welcome to Wikipedia! what are you needing help with? Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 12:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Hi there! I recently received notice that you've been assigned as my new mentor. I'm reaching out because I could use some guidance on a situation involving a Wikipedia article.

I'm Howard Gardner, and there is a Wikipedia page about me. The page contains some inaccurate information and what I believe are low-quality sources. I understand that as the subject of the article, I have a conflict of interest and should not edit the page directly — so I've already posted on the article's talk page on 3/13/26 and 4/3/26 disclosing my identity and flagging my concerns there.

I'd love your advice on what the best next steps are. Is there anything else I should do to make sure my concerns are properly reviewed by independent editors? Are there any other Wikipedia processes or noticeboards I should be aware of?

Thank you so much for your time — I really appreciate the support! HGardnerEditor (talk) 15:21, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia!

I believe Howard Gardner is the article you are referring to. While the text you wished to replace is sufficiently neutral, the current sources do not meet Wikipedia's reliability standards.

If I am correct, you wrote (or were largely involved with) some of the sources you listed. On Wikipedia, these are considered primary sources and are generally not allowed. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 15:39, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

Thanks so much, this is very helpful! If I were to find sources not written by myself to support the text, would that help to make the case? If so, should I post this on the "Talk" page as I have been doing? Thanks again for your help. HGardnerEditor (talk) 15:46, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

About Bapi Blu --PEN SKABATAAN (talk) 05:15, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

For a while now, I have noticed you making dozens of tornado or tornado-related drafts across at least four accounts, and then you just leave them unfinished with some having a single unfinished sentence. I do not know your motive behind this, but it could be considered WP:GAME as it makes it seem like you create drafts for the sole purpose of being the "author". I would advise you to stop this behavior as I am not the only editor who has an issue with it. Thanks. Lightbulb Noob (talk) 20:30, 14 June 2026 (UTC)

I try to come back to them, but I lose interest. I won't make any more until I finish them or abandon them. If I do abandon them, I will leave a note on the top of the page. Also, I had no idea about WP:Game, but I can now see your suspicion. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 21:15, 14 June 2026 (UTC)

I understand losing interest, but you continue pumping out drafts instead of just stopping altogether. Also, "I won't make any more until I finish them or abandon them", what do you mean by this? I sure hope it doesn't mean you are planning on abandoning more. Lightbulb Noob (talk) 21:32, 14 June 2026 (UTC)

I mean like if I decide to not finish the draft, I will mark it saying I done with the draft and do not care if it gets deleted. Tornado Elliott (Yelp for help?) 01:09, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Oh, I see. I apologize for being accusatory. That sounds like a good idea. Lightbulb Noob (talk) 02:44, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

I see you have made a Washburn draft, i would hold off on that for several months and possibly get a speedy deletion for it - TREF4 The Rochelle EF4 (talk) 22:54, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello Sir I'm Newspaper Writers Please I write On Article Kumbha Manoj Kumar --PressMeet (talk) 18:01, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

I need to make a wikipedia page on a student advocate in Granville County. --LucasWilliamSnyder021311 (talk) 23:50, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. It's awesome that you want to highlight a student advocate from Granville County! Before you dive in, just a heads-up that Wikipedia has some pretty strict rules about 'notability', meaning the person needs to have significant coverage in reliable, independent sources (like newspapers or books) to have their own article.

If they meet those guidelines, the best way to start is by using the Wikipedia:Article wizard. It lets you write a draft first so other editors can help you polish it up. TornadoElliott (Yelp for help?) 12:18, 19 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello Tornado Elliott. Please assist me in adding further reviews under the References section of the entry on the board game Troy. --Podarces (talk) 22:25, 18 June 2026 (UTC)

I would not recommend asking him for help - TREF4 The Rochelle EF4 (talk) 03:10, 19 June 2026 (UTC)

اريد اعمل بشكل جد اتمنى اقبلوهم هذه الدعوه وهذا الطلب طلبات الحسين --ابكر خرطوم اسخاق ادريس (talk) 02:18, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

مرحباً بك يا "ابكر خرطوم اسخاق ادريس" في ويكيبيديا! ورغم أننا نرحب دائماً بجهود تحسين الموسوعة، إلا أن مساهماتك -للأسف- ليست مكتوبة بلغة إنجليزية تفي بمعايير الاستفادة منها. يبدو أنك أكثر دراية باللغة العربية؛ هل تعلم بوجود نسخة عربية من ويكيبيديا؟.

Hello, ابكر خرطوم اسخاق ادريس, and welcome to Wikipedia! While efforts to improve Wikipedia are always welcome, unfortunately your contributions are not written in English that is good enough to be useful. You appear to be more familiar with Arabic; did you know there is an Arabic Wikipedia? TornadoElliott (Yelp for help?) 12:15, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

اريد امشي فرنسا --ابكر خرطوم اسخاق ادريس (talk) 02:21, 20 June 2026 (UTC)