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Can I write articles that will be posted --Jroodman99 (talk) 20:36, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

I would like to create a page for someone, how do I go about it --Baronochola (talk) 11:20, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Hello How can i conmect this page https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nam_Woo-joo&action=edit&redlink=1 To https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?create=Create+new+article+draft&editintro=Template%3AAfC+draft+editintro&mfnoscript=1&preload=Template%3AAfC+preload%2Fdraft&preloadparams%5B0%5D=paid&summary=--+Draft+creation+using+the+%5B%5BWP%3AArticle+wizard%5D%5D+--&title=Draft%3ANam+woo-joo# ?? Thank you --Anya m2010 (talk) 12:52, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I have written an article in my sandbox, I would like to publish it to Wikipedia now. How do I go about this --Will O'Haver (talk) 20:44, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

@Will O'Haver, you can use the Articles for creation process, or move the page into mainspace, up to you. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 09:13, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

Hello Zippybonzo, as I'm new to Wikipedia, I require your assistance, please. I wish to make a few recommended edits to the profile of Albert Falzon on the following published page; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alby_Falzon, The changes are mainly in Albert's name as described on the current published page, which is "ALBY FALZON' Which should read; Albert 'Albe' Falzon OAM The inclusion of the Post-Nominals of OAM are due to Albert being awarded the Australian Honours award of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the Kings Birthday 2023 Honours Awards, for service to Surfing, and to the Visual Arts. https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-06/20230612%20-%20Media%20notes%20-%20OAM%20F-L%20-%20The%20King%27s%20Birthday%202023%20Honours%20List.pdf It is also a commonly made mistake of spelling his nickname ‘Alby’, but Albert spells it and prefers it as ‘Albe’. Please let me know what I need to do to make these edits, if possible. Yours truly, AzureBlue72 --AzureBlue72 (talk) 02:30, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

Hi! How do I upload a photo to a page I am making? The photo I want to use is a twitter profile picture of a broadcaster. The copyright stuff is all over my head and I'm not sure what to do. --Merlin513 (talk) 04:23, 28 May 2025 (UTC)

Hello. How do I make a table of contents? --Priotyleft123 (talk) 12:52, 23 May 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi, and welcome to Wikipedia. A table of contents is automatically generated to the left. Note that we no longer have tables contents in actual articles; see WP:TOC for more info. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 17:12, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

Hi Zippybonzo! Thank you for mentoring! I am a student of Utopian Studies new to Wikipedia working on class assignment. Our class wish to add a sentence to this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliflower_Commune

The sentence we will want to add: something like "The group continues to publish *Kaliflower* magazine and other print media," with citations to Free Print Shop publications in print. We would format these citations similarly to footnotes 4 and 5 in existing article, but cite range of magazine volume numbers e.g. "Kaliflower (January 1980-April 2023), Vols 5-10." Does this seem correct? Again many thanks. --UtopianStudies (talk) 17:08, 24 May 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi, and welcome. If you are editing as part of an assignment, your school/teacher needs to talk to the Wiki Education Foundation. Your suggested citation is not a reliable source, it is a primary source. You need reliable secondary source coverage instead. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 17:15, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

How can I add my biography here --Untosay (talk) 01:59, 27 May 2025 (UTC)

Hi, and welcome! You should not write a biography about yourself. GoldRomean (talk) 17:16, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

hello ! and sorry to bother you. A couple of months ago you said you were finishing up with another student, is that still the case ? Madotea (talk) 14:09, 27 May 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) (Zippybonzo if this is not the case strike this and sorry!) Hi, looks like Zippybonzo is not too active these days. GoldRomean (talk) 17:51, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

Hi, I know you haven't been as active recently, leaving a lot of newcomer questions unanswered. You might want to consider removing yourself from the mentorship program for now and the list of possible trainers at the CVUA/NPP Academy. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 17:46, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

Arma danda rukum is a village development committee in Western Rukum District in Karnali Province of western Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 5316 people living in 1044 individual households. --Khadak bahadur khadka (talk) 04:16, 30 May 2025 (UTC)

How do I enter a comment about whether or not to delete an entry? For example; “Trump Always Chickens Out” has a delete recommendation that I would like to comment on. --Johnny2Goode (talk) 11:48, 30 May 2025 (UTC)

hi How could I share my bio on wikipedia ? --PALEXIS74 (talk) 19:00, 30 May 2025 (UTC)

hello how does one do editing --Nachi kid (talk) 20:20, 1 June 2025 (UTC)

Hi Dubhhr / Zippybonzo, so far I'm good. Getting my self familiar around here reading the standars. Thanks for your support. Will be in touch. --AjpuMonica (talk) 17:36, 4 June 2025 (UTC)

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Hi @Zippybonzo, I saw your note on the WP:NPPS page and would like to apply to join NPPS. I have over 2,400 edits, including more than 2,000 in mainspace. My focus has been on article expansion, AfD participation (48 AfDs with a 94.7% match rate excluding no-consensus), and AfC reviewing (35 reviews with around a 30% acceptance rate). I’m here to help build a high-quality, open-access encyclopedia, and I’d like to deepen my understanding of notability and CSD policy so I can contribute more effectively to new page triage. NPPS looks like a great next step. Thanks again for offering your time to help editors grow their skills. HerBauhaus (talk) 06:29, 7 June 2025 (UTC)

Hello. can I somehow edit via the main page and not the "edit source"? What I mean is - can I somehow edit in a way that is more intuitive? --Anonymous656565 (talk) 09:05, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

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How can I publish articles --Abel MediaPress Reporter (talk) 08:16, 16 June 2025 (UTC)

@Abel MediaPress Reporter, sorry for the late response, but you can use the Articles for creation process to create an article through a draft. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 07:20, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

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Hello can I post my poems here --SV KING da poet (talk) 09:17, 19 June 2025 (UTC)

שלום תהליכי הדפים שיצרתי? --NeliDigital2025 (talk) 15:21, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

שלום רב, העליתי את טיוטת הערך על מיזם OLC (Online Learning Clinic) מתוך ניסיון להחזיר לעצמי זכויות שנפגעו בעקבות פריצות לחשבונות דיגיטליים והיעלמות תכנים מקוריים שיצרתי. הערך נכתב במטרה לשמר מידע מקצועי שפותח בעבר, וליצור קישורים תקפים והקשר נכון סביב המיזם – לא מתוך רצון לפרסם את עצמי..

בברכה, נלי יואבי --NeliDigital2025 (talk) 18:09, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

Hello how long does this work --Crosswhy (talk) 04:53, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

Heya @Crosswhy, what do you mean by this? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:11, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

טלפון אנדרואיד שלי נגנב אך עדיין פועל אני חוששת שנעשים דרכו שינויים והתערבויות האם הקישור לאנשי הקשר ולקטע הזה רומז לי משהו? --NeliDigital2025 (talk) 08:34, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

Heya @NeliDigital2025, could you translate this into English, or if English isn't your first language, I recommend visiting your language wiki. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:12, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

My android phone has been hacked on 2019 and it's still working but I don't know who did so and what's content of mine he used NeliDigital2025 (talk) 12:02, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

@NeliDigital2025, what do you mean by this? Is this related to Wikipedia? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 12:39, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

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How to add me on Wikipedia --Gkchaudhar (talk) 12:12, 22 June 2025 (UTC)

How do you put an image in your text and B how do you put a title? SpongeHub (talk) 14:25, 24 June 2025 (UTC)

@SpongeHub Images you can Special:Upload, and then do [[File:Imagename]], and for titles, do ==Heading== Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 09:55, 25 June 2025 (UTC)

hey i want to make a page about my grandpa he is a famous Armenian i just don't know how to make an wiki page --Theducktruck321 (talk) 19:00, 25 June 2025 (UTC)

Please, why am I not allowed to edit the big names in Football anymore. Just not sure. --Pineapple Acid (talk) 09:32, 27 June 2025 (UTC)

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আমি কি এই ছবিতে ডিলিট করতে পারবো --Bangladesh Hindu Sena (talk) 11:56, 1 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi, How do I move the placement of a picture? --Zhian Wiki (talk) 21:10, 1 July 2025 (UTC)

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Can you please help add an award for Zhang Ruonan? The Breakthrough Performance Actress of the Year at the 2025 Dragon TV Drama Quality Festival for her role in Fan ren ge. Official Dragon TV channel source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ROWc8EaQc --Hanguyen56767 (talk) 07:36, 4 July 2025 (UTC)

How can i create page about me and my work. I have an IMDB page sarvesh kumar singh. What else prove i have to give and where? --Sarvesh090 (talk) 18:33, 6 July 2025 (UTC)

@Sarvesh090, it's generally discouraged to write about yourself as it is a conflict of interest and can lead to bias in your writing. See WP:AUTOBIO for more info Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:28, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

How do I place an add to offer my construction services to anyone affected by the flood or residents of Hill country? --MTbuilders (talk) 11:48, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

@MTbuilders wikipedia is not a space for promotion, so I strongly advise that you don't. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:21, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Zippybonzo, I’m checking in about my Sandbox edit for the Wikipedia project. I noticed that Ashcoyne and Leahg16 were listed as reviewers, but I don’t think it has been reviewed yet. Should I wait, or would you recommend reaching out to them directly? Thanks so much for your guidance! --Chericomfort (talk) 16:53, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

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Please I need an assistant --Pineapple Acid (talk) 21:29, 11 July 2025 (UTC)

Hello, dear. I would like to know if I can publish my essays and articles. --Menula navodya (talk) 12:55, 13 July 2025 (UTC)

I realize I am not your mentor, but it is strongly advised not to write about yourself as it may be a COI & can lead to bias in your writing. DangerousEagles (talk) 12:23, 15 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi Mentor! I have published some talk page questions on 2 articles. Could you please review and answer them? --DangerousEagles (talk) 14:58, 14 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @DangerousEagles. For Talk:Southport F.C., it looks like you need WP:COPYVIO. For Talk:The Big Noise (1928 film), I suggest being WP:BOLD and following WP:BRD; you can ask for more input at WP:FILM if you want. GoldRomean (talk) 14:14, 19 July 2025 (UTC)

How do I post my article --Malik Mohsin Iqbal (talk) 17:48, 15 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Malik Mohsin Iqbal, you might want to see WP:YFA. GoldRomean (talk) 14:56, 19 July 2025 (UTC)

hi there can you please assist me with creating a biography page for myself --Liam Richard May (talk) 20:47, 15 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @Liam Richard May, you should probably not write about yourself on Wikipedia, but see WP:AUTOBIO, WP:COI, and WP:YFA to get started.

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Hello how do i make new wikipedia articles? --Warrior2801 (talk) 00:43, 17 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Warrior2801, see WP:YFA to get started. GoldRomean (talk) 14:56, 19 July 2025 (UTC)

How can I write about myself and upload on Wikipedia --KV Waxzy (talk) 18:37, 18 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @KV Waxzy, you should probably not write about yourself on Wikipedia, but see WP:AUTOBIO, WP:COI, and WP:YFA to get started. GoldRomean (talk) 02:42, 19 July 2025 (UTC)

So, I found novels and things like that, awesomely my thing, I have been looking into all places for the longest known book to the world as of late, and have been wanting to add all that I have found from my notes to the world in publishing them. --Ash Loren (talk) 21:36, 18 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) It's cool that you have been doing this, but information on Wikipedia needs to be verificable. You need reliable sources to back up your info, not just your own research. GoldRomean (talk) 02:44, 19 July 2025 (UTC)

How do I create a wiki page entery on mobile? --Bellal Muhammed (talk) 20:55, 22 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) Hi @Bellal Muhammed, please see WP:YFA. I believe the general methods should be the same; feel free to ask again if you have specific difficulties. GoldRomean (talk) 23:36, 22 July 2025 (UTC)

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hello, need to create a page for my boss physicist Dr. Mark Haacke, he is one of the inventors of SWI in MRI and published a ton during his life. Unfortunately I cannot upload images building his page and so on not sure why. Could you please help me? Emil --Haackemark (talk) 02:19, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) Hey @Haackemark, it looks like the pages have been uploaded - I am not sure what errors you are seeing? They can be found at File:Herb Kressel, Mark Haacke and Steve Riederer, the first three Presidents of the ISMRM in 1993.jpg, etc. Let me know what specific errors you are encountering. All note that your current draft appears very promotional and needs significant improvement. See also WP:BOSS and WP:COI. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 02:27, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

I just did it. I will ask him to review it and then how can I change the name "Sample page" and replace it with Biography of Dr. Haacke? thanks a lot Haackemark (talk) 02:32, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

@Haackemark, I highly suggest that you read WP:Your first article. There are many things to be done before publication, including properly declaring your conflict of interest and submitting your draft for review. You should not yet "change the name "Sample page" and replace it with Biography of Dr. Haacke" (unless you mean just within your userspace). GoldRomean (talk) 02:40, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

thanks, will do. this is awesome. thank you guys Haackemark (talk) 02:44, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

Administrator Elections | Discussion phase

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Dear Mentor, how do I add some sort of warning-type notificiation that a user has engaged in COI editing? --DangerousEagles (talk) 11:53, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

Hi @DangerousEagles, I am not your mentor, but try {{uw-coi}}. GoldRomean (talk) 19:18, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

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How do i create a page i am new here i want to claim my achievements --Sohil Prasad (talk) 05:49, 25 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Sohil Prasad Hi, please see WP:YFA, but not that you should not use Wikipedia for (self) promotion. GoldRomean (talk) 18:05, 25 July 2025 (UTC)

Hello Mentor! We are working on a draft article ahead of our publication representing New Zealand at the Frankfurt Book Fair. We have verified all sources, kept all language within citation boundaries and factual (to third party sources) yet we are continually being declined our submission. The reasons being given are more specific enough to understand. They have taken exception to our use of AI to help us code the citations. However all citations are third party verified and the copy is clean and human edited. Are you able to help us? Thank you --Literarywolf2025 (talk) 20:56, 26 July 2025 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) Courtesy pings to @DoubleGrazing, @MediaKyle, and @Theroadislong, in case any of you want to weigh in. But essentially, your draft is extremely promotional, @Literarywolf2025. Some (but not all) examples include the journal has been noted for its visually distinctive design and provocative editorial approach, Folly publishes a diverse mix of genres—short fiction, essays, memoir, poetry, visual art, and comics—with an aesthetic focus on high-quality, approachable design., etc. Wikipedia should not be used for self-promotion. GoldRomean (talk) 21:44, 26 July 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the ping. Everything seems to have been adequately explained at the Teahouse thread posted by this user, my thoughts on the article are largely echoed by other editors there. Cheers, MediaKyle (talk) 21:52, 26 July 2025 (UTC)

Ah, missed that - thanks :). GoldRomean (talk) 21:54, 26 July 2025 (UTC)

hi I have tried to update my own page and correct some errors - for example it gives the wrong college that I attended. The changes have not been made. Any idea why? --Vickasp (talk) 09:05, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

@Vickasp not sure, I can't see any attempts to edit the page. I do however strongly discourage that you edit your own page, it constitutes a conflict of interest and is generally bad practice. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 09:17, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

so how do I make corrections? I have no idea who wrote the page in the first place but it is incorrect and incomplete Vickasp (talk) 09:40, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

@Vickasp you can submit a edit request on the talk page of the article. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 10:57, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

thank you 2A02:C7C:B606:B000:84A3:8F3D:CBEE:54C9 (talk) 19:45, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I am If you blocking cookies. But I have a simple question. Do you think that disruptive editing is always a vandalism? --If you are blocking cookies (talk) 11:28, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

@If you are blocking cookies not necessarily, there can be good faith editors who happen to be disruptive, as opposed to bad intent vandals. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 12:56, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

And why is block evasion often sockpuppetry? If you are blocking cookies (talk) 13:01, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

Hey. How long does it typically take for an article to get published? --User76432 (talk) 12:10, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo is not here so I will respond :) If you submitted a draft for review, it will take maybe a week or more. When I submit drafts though, it takes only a few minutes but it depends on where you live. ~Rafael! (He, him) • talk • guestbook • projects 22:39, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

Elsahira's mentor Snowmanonahoe is away.

Hi how do I save a draft in the sandbox? --Elsahira (talk) 01:38, 3 August 2025 (UTC)

@Elsahira your sandbox is located at User:Elsahira/sandbox, and I'd advise you draft there as opposed to the public sandbox which is frequently cleared by a bot. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 08:38, 3 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi Zippybonzo! Just following up with you from this discussion over on DR's talk page. I wanted to let you know I have been accepted as a probationary AfC reviewer. I have also started doing closures at AfD. There was a discussion recently on my first ever closure. Basically, I closed an AfD as keep, and the OP responded on my talk page asking me to withdraw the closure and instead relist it. I opted not to due to the sources provided by the keep !votes seemingly proving that the company had WP:SIGCOV. Owen, an administrator who does many closures over at AfD then gave his opinion. The resolution was to change the keep closure to a NC closure instead, which I was happy to do. That discussion has shown me I do still have much experience and knowledge to gain regarding notability along with the more obscure policies around areas of WP that I have been partaking in over the last few months, such as AfC, AfD, NPPs and even just writing and researching articles.

To conclude, I feel that enrolling in NPP/S will provide me with another opportunity to solidify my knowledge in this particular area of Wikipedia. If you have availably during August or September, I would be interested in enrolling. I would prefer to take my time with the school however, as I feel that rushing through it would not be beneficial.

I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks! 11WB (talk) 12:23, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@11wallisb Good to hear back from you. I would advise against closing AfDs when unexperienced. I have been there before and although I don't recall any issues coming out of it, I wouldn't choose to do it again without spending more time voting in AfDs. My suggestion for you is to spend some time voting in AfDs to gain some experience in how AfD works before closing them in future. In general while non-admin closures can and often are a good thing, you should have experience in the area before jumping into it. It's great to hear that you've been accepted into AfC, and I'd advise you keep working there, it's similar to NPP but slightly lower stakes if you do make a mistake.

Anyway — if you want to enroll in NPPS now, I'd be happy to setup your page today, I agree rushing it isn't a great idea, but I'd be happy to take it at your pace, I've got plenty of time and it would be better to have a new patroller who fully understands how everything works than somebody who's sped their way through the course.

Best, Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:17, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for your response! I definitely didn't start closing without participating and !voting beforehand, I have been partaking in AfD discussions since the end of May. It has been a very enlightening experience so far! I am happy to start NPP/S whenever, and I will fit it in with what I do on Wikipedia currently! 11WB (talk) 14:22, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Cool, I'll setup the page after I finish this GA that I'm just reviewing. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:24, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@11wallisb, courtesy ping in case the one on the page doesn't come through: User talk:Zippybonzo/Training/NPP/11wallisb is setup and you're welcome to begin and then let me know when you're ready to move on, as mentioned, there are no deadlines, so take it slow and make sure you fully understand everything before moving on. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:37, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Awesome! I will take a look at this asap. I really appreciate the opportunity, thank you! 11WB (talk) 14:59, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo Just a quick question for you, I am to sign each of my responses? 11WB (talk) 17:49, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@11wallisb doesn't really matter, you're welcome to and it makes inline replies using discussiontools slightly easier, but I can read it either way because I know that you'll be the only one editing the page lol Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 17:50, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for this! I will sign each response as it'll improve the readability of the page! 11WB (talk) 17:51, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo, I have completed the first section to the best of my knowledge and ability. I have read the linked guideline pages for each section and found they have some very helpful information! 11WB (talk) 20:22, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi Zippybonzo! I just wanted to give my thanks again for enrolling me into NPP/S. I also want to apologise as I feel I've been a bit slow with working through the sections. I'll aim to work through them a bit more quickly! I have tried to provide real examples to as many bullet points as I can as I feel this will allow me to demonstrate my understanding a lot better! Thanks! 11WB (talk) 23:10, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

It's fine, I'd rather you did it well than quickly Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 10:58, 9 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello !how to be selected for draft review. --ContributeInfo (talk) 13:56, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@ContributeInfo what do you mean by this? Your draft has already been reviewed, however I strongly strongly advise against using AI or another LLM to write an article, because there's a very low chance of it being accepted. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 14:20, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

How am I supposed to make a Wikipedia page? --BabyMickey2010G (talk) 08:48, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo is not here so I will respond :) There are many types of pages. Do you mean make an article? If you do, see WP:Article Wizard to make a draft. Also see WP:YFA. Thanks for asking questions! ~Rafael! (He, him) • talk • guestbook • projects 22:36, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

were would i type my manifesto of my manifestations in real time --Ze'ev Uri (talk). 04:03, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

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  • The community-authorized general sanctions regarding South Asian social groups (GS/CASTE) are rescinded and folded into this new contentious topic.
• The arbitration case Article titles and capitalisation 2 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case closed on 31 July.
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Miscellaneous

• Wikimania 2025 is happening in Nairobi, Kenya, and online from August 6 to August 9. This year marks 20 years of Wikimania. Interested users can join the online event. Registration for the virtual event is free and will remain open throughout Wikimania. You can register here now.

Hey there, hope you are doing good, it is stated that I want to add other photograph on the article of the writer Saadat Hasan Manto, because the existing one is un-flattering and does not depict his true features. The photograph I want to add is in this website If not then this one .

So, my question is what is the status of these photographs, are they copyrighted, are they allowed to add? Which photograph is more suitable to replace the existing one? I've read we have to add it on wikipedia, then on the infobox, so guide me which one to add. I'll be grateful. Regards, Rafay12098 (talk) 11:23, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

None at this moment --Ruatum vua zhctuin wap, (talk) 12:38, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

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Hi there – any advice on giving my userpage a facelift? I noticed yours and others and really like some of the banners and cool details. --Gassy.king (talk) 18:38, 12 August 2025 (UTC)

Use divs with style to add css to them is all I've done lol Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:04, 12 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello I needs some information about search in clinical chemistry --أبو سفيان حسن الشازلي عبد السلام (talk) 20:35, 12 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello ZippyBonzo —

Thank you.

I’d like to create a Wikipedia page about ann academic and leader in the cultural field. Due to a conflict of interest, I do not want to edit it myself on Wikipedia. Of course, I am glad to edit other people’s pages, etc. If necessary, I have a document with recourse data. Or, here are websites https://skd.academia.edu/DoreenMende and https://monoskop.org/Doreen_Mende

Your advice will be amazing.

Thank you.

Best —

SunRaEast --SunRaEast (talk) 05:51, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

@SunRaEast you can make a edit request if you want changes made, or use the articles for creation process to ensure neutrality. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 12:09, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! I did upload / edit / create the entry draft. But from my sanbox and I could not change the title of the specific sandbox. I've submitted it to review. Not sure whether this will work, though? I spend quite some time with it .... SunRaEast (talk) 15:34, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

@SunRaEast after it goes through the AFC process it should then be renamed to it's final title Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 16:26, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! The draft has been declined by @destinyokhiria straight away. What do you suggest? Shall I take out the essay session ? Because that reads a bit like a CV. Or is it a language / geolocation issue? Thank you! SunRaEast (talk) 17:04, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi ZippyBonzo Nice to "meet" you. I am trying to replace a reference to a single paper that is given in the Infobox by a link that lists "all" references as a https://www...... tag Can you tell me how to do that? Many thanks. Out of Darkness (talk) 13:07, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi, Zippybonzo! It's a pleasure to meet you. I was wandering around the Task centre, devoid of something to do, when counter-vandalism took my eye. I'd love to help the community and keep Wikipedia a truthful place to be (if that makes sense), but I have no idea how to go about stopping pesky vandals. So, I'd like to ask if you'd mentor/train me in the CVUA. I am on GMT too, (I live in England) so I hope our free time coincides nicely. Thanks very much, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 12:26, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @CoroneC0rnix-64, sorry for the late response — I'm happy to set that up for you next monday (25th), I'm a little busy until then however after that I should be fine to run the CVUA for you. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 13:19, 17 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Zippybonzo! Thanks a lot! Monday works great for me. Thanks again, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 16:43, 17 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi There,

Please can you advise me how to Archive discussions on my talk page?

Thank you --MatthewDavid41 (talk) 23:58, 17 August 2025 (UTC)

Why would someone revert an article that describes the white horse taverns history, with many citations, to a trivial paragraph? I spent a lot of time gathering references and highlighting the history of the white horse tavern, only to have someone else reduce it to almost nothing. --Wpl00 (talk) 02:00, 18 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi Zippybonzo,

Thanks for your mentorship and for volunteering. I am writing a new article for a friend. I will check in with you and appreciate your guidance as I proceed. Look forward to learning from you. --NJSadler (talk) 16:42, 19 August 2025 (UTC)

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How would I edit an article correctly? --Sunny Peña (talk) 08:15, 24 August 2025 (UTC)

I published a page and I cannot find it anywhere logged in, or in the general search. Could you please help me making the page visible publicly? --DonnaTree (talk) 05:51, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

Thank you, great to have you here --Changemaker-TempleHalliday (talk) 14:17, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

Hey zippybonzo , thank you .. I just wanted to know when this page "jitank singh gurjar" wil go live and how to make this page live if it's not going to live . --Jitank Singh Gurjar (talk) 20:05, 26 August 2025 (UTC)

@Jitank Singh Gurjar the page is in userspace and needs moving to mainspace, although you seem to be writing a WP:AUTOBIO which is strongly discouraged. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 10:33, 27 August 2025 (UTC)

No,it's not jitank's autobio ,I am tejendra,i created this page for jitank 103.112.40.12 (talk) 05:23, 28 August 2025 (UTC)

@Jitank Singh Gurjar If you are not Jitank Singh Gurjar, you cannot use his name as your username and must change it. Please see WP:CHU/SIMPLE Sarsenet•he/they•(talk) 10:21, 28 August 2025 (UTC)

^ pretty much this Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:05, 28 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I am trying to write an article on my school, and I believe I have sufficient, reliable, secondary, independent sources but they keep getting rejected, I've compared them to the Wikipedia page for the district and I still can't tell why they are getting deleted. Citations on my article are below.

"Orcutt Academy High School". oahs.orcuttschools.net. Orcutt Academy High School. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

"How Does Orcutt Academy Charter Rank Among America's Best High Schools?". www.usnews.com. US News. US News. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

"Orcutt Academy Charter - School Directory Details (CA Dept of Education)". www.cde.ca.gov. California Department of Education. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

"Explore Orcutt Academy Charter School". Niche.Com. Niche. Retrieved 28 August 2025. --TSOWICK (talk) 17:21, 29 August 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @TSOWICK — if I'm completely honest, the article isn't that encyclopedic, I'd review WP:MOS regarding how to style articles. With regards to your sources, the school itself is not "independent", and the rest are merely brief reports on it that do not show "in-depth" coverage of it nor why is it notable. See WP:N for some extra details on how notability is established. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 17:40, 29 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Zippybonzo! I became aware of the upcoming NPP backlog drive today and decided to apply for temporary New Page Reviewer. I've disclosed discussions relevant to mistakes I've made this month, as I was advised that transparency is good. I've made sure to mention that I am a probationary AfC reviewer and that I am enrolled at NPP/S currently. I am letting you know this as you're still my instructor, however I am absolutely not looking for an endorsement or anything from you as that would violate WP: CANVASSING. I don't think my chances of being accepted this early are very high, despite the drive. I originally had the outlook of only applying for NPP once I had completed the school and had AfCH granted on a permanent basis + another month to make sure I was absolutely ready. That would've been at the end of this year or start of next year at the earliest. I really appreciate you taking me on at NPP/S and want to let you know it's been very helpful to establish links between the bullet points and the situations I've been involved in this month. I consider NPP/S to be like the theory aspect of an exam and AfC/AfD the practical! 11WB (talk) 22:40, 29 August 2025 (UTC)

The fourth round of the 2025 WikiCup ended on 29 August. The penultimate round saw three contestants score more than 800 points:

• BeanieFan11 (submissions) with 1,175 round points, mainly from sports-related articles, including 17 good articles, 27 did you know articles, and 9 in the news articles
• Arconning (submissions) with 1,090 round points, mainly from articles about athletes and politicians, including a featured article on Philippines at the 1924 Summer Olympics, 9 good articles, 28 did you know articles, and a wide assortment of featured and good article reviews
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Everyone who competed in Round 4 will advance to Round 5 unless they have withdrawn. This table shows all competitors who have received tournament points so far, while the full scores for Round 4 can be seen here. During this round, contestants have claimed 9 featured articles, 12 featured lists, 98 good articles, 9 good topic articles, more than 150 reviews, nearly 100 did you know articles, and 18 in the news articles.

In advance of the fifth and final round, the judges would like to thank every contestant for their hard work. As a reminder, any content promoted after 29 August but before the start of Round 5 can be claimed in Round 5. In addition, note that Round 5 will end on 31 October at 23:59 UTC. Awards at the end of Round 5 will be distributed based on who has the most tournament points over all five rounds, and special awards will be distributed based on high performance in particular areas of content creation (e.g., most featured articles in a single round).

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Hi bro --RehmanPro (talk) 17:49, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

Bro how to complete suggested edit test easy to hard.? --RehmanPro (talk) 18:23, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

Hello! I went to the page for Joel Hurt, and in the section with parents, spouse, etc. I added his grandchild, Mary Lou Hurt. However, after looking at the page again after editing it, it didn't do anything. This is my first time doing anything like this, so I'm open to any advice. I only added this because I'm actually related to Joel Hurt through Mary Lou Hurt, so it feels important to me. Thank you!! --Roseleaf 1234 (talk) 19:21, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

Hi, @Zippybonzo! I was just wondering if you were free today for training. Sorry for the late time-of-day; I was away for most of it. Don't worry if you have something going on, as I am free for most of this week. Thanks again, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 17:35, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

@CoroneC0rnix-64 hiya, sorry for lateish response — I'll try to set it up for you sometime tonight assuming I don't get swamped with work to do. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 18:53, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo Ok! That's fine with me. I may get started tomorrow or tonight, depending on how late it gets. Thanks again, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 20:15, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

@CoroneC0rnix-64 given that it's late now lol and I've just managed to swamp myself with some stuff to do, I'll try to see if I can set it up tomorrow instead :) Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 22:25, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo: Cool! Thanks, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 10:23, 26 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo: Hi! I'd just like to let you know that I won't be available after Wednesday (3rd Sept.) until next weekend (6th–7th Sept.), so it would be great if you are around tomorrow or Tuesday. Sorry for asking so late again, but it doesn't have to be today. Please let me know when you're available, or if you aren't at all. Thanks again, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk) 19:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

@CoroneC0rnix-64 sorry I've been a little busy, I'll take a look tomorrow at it. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 21:39, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

@Zippybonzo: Thank you! I'm sorry if my last message seemed impatient; I just have some stuff on those days. Otherwise, I'm free. Thanks again, CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk | my edits) 07:14, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

@CoroneC0rnix-64 — your page is at User talk:Zippybonzo/Training/CVUA/CoroneC0rnix-64 and I haven't seen any activity on it? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 16:50, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

Oh, sorry. I didn't know what page it was on. I'll get started now. Thank you for setting it up! CoroneC0rnix-64 (talk | my edits) 17:16, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi! Could you please direct me on how I can create a wikipedia page for the brand Rebel Sport (NZ). I just want to create an information page about the brand --Rebel Sport NZ (talk) 05:46, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

@Rebel Sport NZ, firstly, change your username as it violates |the username policy due to being promotional, secondly, are you being paid for creating a page? If so, you are required disclose as per the undisclosed paid editing policy. I do strongly strongly advise not to create pages with the intent of promoting a subject, Wikipedia is not a soapbox for promotion. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 21:07, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

Note: AadityaL12's mentor Pickersgill-Cunliffe is away.

Hiii thanks . Bro I just made an edit on SCO wiki checkout someone reverted that saying palestine isn't a part of sco. What the heck it isn't my fault and it has just caused a pause on the suggested edits --AadityaL12 (talk) 15:33, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

@AadityaL12, can I have a link to the page, I can't see what you mean by SCO? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 21:05, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

link for what? AadityaL12 (talk) 02:56, 3 September 2025 (UTC)

oh for sco? https://www.google.com/search?q=sco+wiki&oq=&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgBECMYJxjqAhiMBDIGCAAQRRg5MgwIARAjGCcY6gIYjAQyDAgCECMYJxjqAhiMBDIMCAMQIxgnGOoCGIwEMgwIBBAjGCcY6gIYjAQyDAgFECMYJxjqAhiMBDIPCAYQIxgnGOoCGIwEGLQEMgwIBxAjGCcY6gIYjAQyDAgIECMYJxjqAhiMBDIMCAkQIxgnGOoCGIwEMgwIChAjGCcY6gIYjAQyDAgLECMYJxjqAhiMBDIMCAwQIxgnGOoCGIwEMgwIDRAjGCcY6gIYjAQyDAgOECMYJxjqAhiMBNIBBi0xajBqOagCDrACAfEFrwMzUu1QkF7xBa8DM1LtUJBe&client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 the direct link isn't going AadityaL12 (talk) 04:08, 4 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi, Zippybonzo! I wanna train to become a member for Counter-Vandalism Unit, because I can spot and remove vandalism very well. I also have Twinkle, an assist gadget to help me to clean up vandalism. I also want to get the rollback right used by many CVU members. CreatorTheWikipedian2009 (talk) 20:51, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @CreatorTheWikipedian2009 — I already have a student at the moment and prefer to only do 1 at a time, would you be able to wait a few weeks for me to finish training them? Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 21:04, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

Ok. CreatorTheWikipedian2009 (talk) 11:15, 3 September 2025 (UTC)

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How to move Wikipedia page I mean article page name change by mistake wrong name published --पंवार जी (talk) 13:53, 5 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @पंवार जी, is this still an issue? See WP:MOVE. GoldRomean (talk) 22:12, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

Big issu पंवार जी (talk) 22:25, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

@पंवार जी then what would you like to move, and to where? GoldRomean (talk) 22:27, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello! My editor keeps crashing after just a few seconds of being open. all other wikipedia pages work just fine, but any editor will stop responding almost immediately. I've tried rebooting my Macbook, and closing out other tabs and programs. Let me know if you have any suggestions! --2BuckChuck27 (talk) 18:33, 5 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi! @2BuckChuck27 Try asking at WP:VPT, although I'm not sure how much we can help :). GoldRomean (talk) 22:11, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

Hey. I want to make my first contribution.

Temecula, CA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temecula,_California)

It's a small town in the Inland Empire in CA. But it lacks a link or anything referencing the recent famous portrayal of it by SNL. Saturday Night Live has done a skit for years about "Lisa from Temecula"

This is the first skit that hit the hum run with Pedro Pascal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxxCaw74ptk

Goggle all the sources. It's huge: https://www.google.com/search?q=lisa+from+temecula

The Mayor of Temecula even invited Ego Nwodim to come visit and celebrate a special day from their most favorite new resident. (Ego Nwodim)

I'm not quite show to approach editing the Temecula page and propose a section for this? "Notable People" ? It's own little sub-heading?

I'm reaching out because they say you're my mentor. lol

Thanks, Mike from NYC. ME: www.scanlan.io --SportBud77 (talk) 06:35, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi SportBud77, I'm Tiggerjay -- you are looking to add information to the article Temecula, California. First start off by by reading this: MOS:CULTURALREFS which is part of the manual of style that covers such trivia, and after reading that, see if you believe this would still qualify. Feel free to reply here afterwards, and if you could include one or two specific links to reliable source websites to support what you're thinking of adding, I'm sure either Zippy or I will get back to you with further assistance. (talk page stalker) TiggerJay (talk) 06:18, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

How do I add photos --Joannm404 (talk) 01:35, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi @Joannm404! See Wikipedia:Uploading images for how to upload your own images and Help:Pictures for how to add them to pages. Let me/Zippybonzo know if you have any questions! GoldRomean (talk) 06:45, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

how do I change my page name? --Mmlperry (talk) 18:53, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Mmlperry, what do you mean? Do you want to change the name of your article, or your username? For the latter, please provide some more details; for the latter, you only have one edit, so you can just create a new account with the desired name. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 21:34, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

hi Zippybondo, I have written an article which is in my sandbox, I think I've asked for it to be reviewed, but am not sure I've gone about it correctly. Could you take a look and let me know please? Thanks, Forestpod --Forestpod (talk) 14:34, 3 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello, you can follow the instructions at WP:AFC. However, your draft will not be accepted; see WP:YFA for how to write a article properly. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 22:10, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi GoldRomean, I have added references to the article, most are from Wikipedia, should these all be Wikilinks? Forestpod (talk) 19:59, 9 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Forestpod! Wikipedia is not a reliable source so you can not use them as sources. See WP:RS for some guidance on what are reliable. But yes, they can definitely be done as wikilinks :). Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 02:52, 10 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello Zippybonzo, are you available for Counter-Vandalism Training? I would love to learn from a professional like you as I want to make Wikipedia a cleaner place for the community and all users. Alpvedatisik (talk) 12:14, 9 September 2025 (UTC)

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Hello! Just wondering, how do you get barnstars and userboxes? They look nice to have, and they flare up people's profiles as well! Thanks in advance. --AquaGon1019 (talk) 18:48, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hiya, @AquaGon1019! Barnstars are generally awarded by other editors for doing great work, so please don't request anyone to give you one. (Although I feel the need to plug the WP:Guild of Copy Editors, which is having a backlog drive this month and you can get shiny things for participating ;)!) You can find a large amount of userboxes to add to your page at the WP:Userbox gallery. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 20:54, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

Hey zippy! How do I add pictures in a article? --SubmarineProto (talk) 10:50, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

Note: GuesanLoyalist's mentor MolecularPilot is away.

Hello Zippybonzo, My name is GuesanLoyalist and I came here to your page to ask some good tips for creating a new article? I am already writing my stuff in my user sandbox so that's one thing done but what about the other tips and recommendations though?

(Related to my reason for coming here but my mentor MolecularPilot is currently away and Wikipedia recommended me to come to you as a replacement mentor).

Toodles and have a good one!

-GuesanLoyalist (talk) 11:38, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @GuesanLoyalist — what specifically would you like tips on, there's a lot to creating new articles but I think it'd be easier if you give me some specifics you need help with rather than me bombard you with knowledge about article creation lol Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:47, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

I would like both:

-General advice for making a new page (like the said advices can be applied for any pages, regardless of topic)

-Specific advice for starting a new article about the National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan (I am starting an article about a republican insurgency group in Afghanistan for context). I can send you the list of sources that I plan to use in order to write some info about the group.

GuesanLoyalist (talk) 12:16, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

@GuesanLoyalist, generally you should comply with the manual of style, and when deciding what to write about, I advise you to review that the subject meets WP:GNG, and then, ensure any claims that could reasonably be challenged are cited by a reliable source, more details on that can be found at WP:V. When it comes to creating that specific article, I advise you to make a draft, and then I'll happily take a look for you and give you some feedback on it :) Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:15, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the advice, I'll follow it if I can!

GuesanLoyalist (talk) 00:23, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi zippyBonzo. I tried to edit the info box picture for Kobe Bryant to a picture of his prime but other editors are changing it back the other picture and want me to seek wp consensus. What should I do? --VLABC321 (talk) 20:06, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

@VLABC321, I'd suggest seeking consensus on the talk page, or making a edit request to gather consensus for it. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:13, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

thank you. VLABC321 (talk) 00:01, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

Please how can I make myself visible to Google search? Like if if someone search 'S Machina' will see me at the top because I'm the only one with this name. Thanks. --S MACHINA (talk) 21:21, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

@S MACHINA, Wikipedia is not a soapbox for promotion, I strongly strongly advise you don't edit Wikipedia purely for self benefit, and as such I won't be giving you SEO tips. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:13, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello Zippybonzo,

Thank you for the warm welcome. I’ve been working on a draft :Dr. Muhammad Abrar and I would really appreciate your advice. I’ve added independent sources that cite my work (including academic articles, a policy paper, and research reports) as well as some media coverage.

Could you please let me know if the draft now looks strong enough to meet Wikipedia’s notability and sourcing standards for a biography of a living person? If not, I’d be grateful if you could suggest what still needs to be improved before I submit.

Thank you again for your guidance! --Dr. Muhammad Abrar (talk) 17:00, 15 September 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @Dr. Muhammad Abrar,

Thank you for the interest in editing, however, I strongly advise against writing a autobiography, due to issues with neutrality. In addition, what I've read in your draft looks like a resumé to me, which is also not ideal.

Best,

Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:24, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

If theres a word I believe should be linked, e.g "GHS" and it appears a second time in the same paragraph, should I link both of those words or just the first one? --Zhuagle2.0 (talk) 17:01, 15 September 2025 (UTC)

@Zhuagle2.0, generally we only link the first instance of a link. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:12, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I wanted to get started with something simple and that I know well, that being the relatively small town I live in which has a page on Wikipedia already. Is it acceptable to add details about what may be in a public park, provided that I also cite county websites? My care for the accuracy of this is twofold: one Wikipedia rules and want to honor its ethos, and two I will be graded on this by a professor so it's in my best interest to be accurate! I'd also like to know about how to add pictures, being that I live here and can take pictures of certain landmarks mentioned in the page.

Thanks, My real name is Isaac, I'm playing Planescape: Torment right now and though it'd be funny to call myself Ravel --RavelPuzzlewellHerself (talk) 19:09, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

Hiya @RavelPuzzlewellHerself,

Generally, you can add details, although ideally if what you're adding could be reasonably challenged by somebody, it should be cited with a reliable source per the verifiability policy]]. To add pictures, you need to be autoconfirmed, and then you can use Special:Upload to upload the file, and then to add it to a page use [[File:filename.extension]].

Best, Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 19:26, 16 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi! I wish to get Counter-vandalism training, as outlined on WP:CVUA. I am aware I don't yet have 200 mainspace edits, but I feel confident in my abilities, and wish to make WP a better place for all. Thank you in advance, for your reply! Legendbird (talk) 09:01, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello, how to I prevent the deletion of my article? --Tedskopas (talk) 14:08, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

Is there any way to translate pages with fewer than 500 edits? If so, who can I contact to be granted access? --WikiEditor451 (talk) 18:51, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

I just sent an edit/addition and I don't see it. --HERMANCHARLES (talk) 18:54, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

I wanted to add John F. Gillooly to the list. Birthdate: Sept 26, 1920 Serviced: U.S. Navy Age: 104, 105 in one week from today. --Crumbles8 (talk) 19:22, 19 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Crumbles8, do you have any reliable sources for this edit? GoldRomean (talk) 20:05, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

i need procedures on how to start anew article on someone --Kiyimba john baptist (talk) 06:58, 20 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Kiyimba john baptist, what are you trying to write about? Check out WP:YFA. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 20:04, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi, first-time wikipedia editor started this week, initially i've only done filmography edits/contributions to voice artists, actors and animators associated with Disney. I normally use D23 as a source but also imdb however the imdb edits normally get reverted.

I get that imdb is user generated but technically so is wikipedia. And normally after fact checking it proves that imdb credits listed are accurate. Is there a way I can use imdb as a verifiable source / how do i know what is and isn't a good source to cite? --JensenJackInABox (talk) 10:00, 20 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) @JensenJackInABox: IMDb is not a reliable source because it is user-generated, like you said. Wikipedia is also not a usable source in other Wikipedia articles for the same reason. To learn more about what is and isn't a reliable source, please read our guideline on the matter. We also have a non-exhaustive list of sources which have been repeatedly discussed and determined to be reliable or unreliable. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. QuicoleJR (talk) 19:48, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

I was planning on making some very comprehensive changes to the structure of Computer Engineering and was wondering if you might have any advice. I'm specifically looking to make the page more consistent, up to date, and more accurately reflect Computer Engineering (partially by getting rid of topics that aren't a part of it) --Retr0r0cket (talk) 19:44, 20 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi @Retr0r0cket, it's hard to give advice without knowing specific edits. However, I reccomend being bold! GoldRomean (talk) 20:04, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

Guild of Copy Editors – September 2025 Newsletter Hello and welcome to the September newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since June. Election news: Project coordinators play an important role in our WikiProject. Following the mid-year Election of Coordinators, we welcomed GoldRomean to the coordinator team. Dhtwiki remains as lead coordinator, and Miniapolis and Mox Eden return as coordinators. If you'd like to help out behind the scenes, please consider taking part in our December election – watchlist our ombox for updates. Information about the role of coordinators can be found here. June 2025 blitz: 10 of the 12 editors who signed up for the June 2025 Copy Editing Blitz copy edited a total of 26,652 words comprising 13 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. July 2025 drive: 30 of the 54 editors who signed up for the July 2025 Backlog Elimination Drive copy edited a total of 379,557 words comprising 151 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. August 2025 Blitz: 11 of the 17 editors who signed up for the August 2025 Copy Editing Blitz copy edited a total of 65,601 words comprising 25 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. September 2025 Drive: Sign up here to earn barnstars in our month-long, in-progress September Backlog Elimination Drive. Progress report: As of 06:43, 20 September 2025 (UTC), GOCE copyeditors have processed 222 requests since 1 January, and the backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,010 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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I want to upload 10 topics explained and having video links how do I do that --Karizembi (talk) 17:28, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @Karizembi, could you elaborate on your question a bit? GoldRomean (talk) 20:04, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

hello i need some help

 i am new on here and i will need some assistance 

got some qustions --Celine205 (talk) 19:11, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

(stalking) Can you be more specific about what you need help with? Babysharkb☩ss2 ^(DEADMAU5) 19:12, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello Zippybonzo, I'm a novice at Wikipedia and certainly not tech savvy, however I'm up to leaning and happy for any advice. I created my account because I wanted to add a basketball team with information under category 'Sports clubs and team established in 1956' - subcategories 'Basketball teams established in 1956 (22P)' but I don't think I did very well and may have not understood how to load the basketball teams' name in the pages list. In fact, I think I may have loaded then incorrectly deleted it, instead of adding team name. There is so much to read about 'adding', 'editing' and 'deleting' items etc. its really very confusing to me now. But with some guidance I'll do my best. So, in the pages category "Sports clubs and teams established in 1956" I would like to list a team 'Alabarda Sport Club (Sth Australia, basketball). Cheers --ASSC1956! (talk) 06:47, 23 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi @ASSC1956!! Categories definitely can be super confusing. Basically, to add a page to a category, instead of editing the category itself, you add the category to the article. For example, if you wanted to add Zippybonzo to the nonexistent Category:Wikipedians who are super awesome, you don't edit the cateogry Wikipedians who are super awesome, but instead go to Zippybonzo's page, and add the text [[Category:Wikipedians who are super awesome]] to the bottom. (As general rule though, categories shouldn't be added to drafts/sandbox pages.) Hope that helps?

See also Wikipedia:Categorization and Wikipedia:FAQ/Categorization, as well as the general WP:Everything you need to know. I also left some helpful links on your talk page. I found Wikipedia overwhelming when I started as well, but one thing that really helped was asking lots of questions. Things will make sense soon, promise ;). Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 19:23, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello, thank you for your message. I am new around here and getting my head around how Wikipedia work, I've submitted a page for a successful British Entrepreneur but it's been declined.

Would be great to get some help, how can you help exactly? I don't want the page to be rejected for a second time --EntreprePedia (talk) 15:12, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi there, I found you listed at WP:CVUA and you look active so figured I'd ask my question here! This isn't about counter-vandalism per se, but I have been working a lot with WP:AICLEAN to identify and clean up cases of larger scale LLM misuse. In the course of doing so I've identified a handful of editors who have been warned but need to be monitored for further misuse of these tools. I'd like to create a page in my userspace with a list of those usernames so I don't have to memorize them. Is that acceptable? I wouldn't store any diffs, just the usernames. NicheSports (talk) 18:31, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

@NicheSports probably, I'd personally make a note offwiki to do it but I don't see an issue w/ doing it in userspace Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:16, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Ah ok, will do it off wiki. thanks! NicheSports (talk) 12:13, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello how do you edit pages I want to edit my 10 topics --Karizembi (talk) 02:24, 26 September 2025 (UTC)

Educational Topics 10 with their objectives and links

Here are 10 educational topics along with suggested learning objectives for each, and links to further reading or resources. You can adapt the objectives to your grade level and context.

1. Climate Change and Sustainability Possible Objectives:

Students will be able to explain the greenhouse effect and how human activities contribute to climate change.

Students will analyze data on global temperature trends and carbon emissions.

Students will propose practical strategies for reducing carbon footprint at the individual, community, or national level.

Students will evaluate the trade-offs and challenges of different sustainability policies.

Resource Link:

NASA Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet — https://climate.nasa.gov

UN Sustainable Development Goals — https://sdgs.un.org/goals

2. Digital Literacy & Online Safety Possible Objectives:

Students will define digital literacy and describe its importance in modern life.

Students will identify common online risks (e.g. phishing, cyberbullying, misinformation).

Students will demonstrate how to verify sources and evaluate credibility of online information.

Students will apply safe practices (password protection, privacy settings, critical sharing) to their digital lives.

Resource Link:

Common Sense Media: Digita@l Citizenship & Literacy — https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

UNESCO: Digital Literacy — https://en.unesco.org/themes/ict-education/digital-literacy

3. Financial Literacy / Personal Finance Possible Objectives:

Students will describe basic financial concepts: income, expenses, saving, budgeting, interest.

Students will create a simple personal budget for a hypothetical or real scenario.

Students will compare different savings and investment options (e.g. bank accounts, bonds, stocks).

Students will assess the risks and benefits of using credit / loans versus paying in cash.

Resource Link:

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy — https://www.jumpstart.org

OECD PISA Financial Literacy Resources — https://www.oecd.org/pisa/

4. Critical Thinking & Media Literacy Possible Objectives:

Students will distinguish between fact, opinion, inference, and bias in media content.

Students will use questioning strategies (Who? What? Why? How? Source?) to critically examine news or articles.

Students will compare multiple sources of information on the issue and detect conflicting claims.

Students will produce a short critique or fact-check of a media item, citing sources.

Resource Link:

MediaSmarts (Canada) — https://mediasmarts.ca

The News Literacy Project — https://newslit.org

5. Health & Wellness (Physical and Mental Health) Possible Objectives:

Students will explain the basic components of a healthy lifestyle: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management.

Students will identify common mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression) and recognize when to seek help.

Students will practice a stress-reduction technique (e.g. mindfulness, breathing exercise) during class.

Students will design a personal wellness plan for their own life.

Resource Link:

WHO Health Topics — https://www.who.int/health-topics

Mental Health Foundation — https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk

6. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Possible Objectives:

Students will define entrepreneurship and distinguish between a business idea and business model.

Students will perform a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for a chosen business idea.

Students will develop a simple business plan including target market, marketing, financial projections.

Students will pitch their business idea to peers and get feedback.

Resource Link:

Kauffman Foundation — https://www.kauffman.org

Junior Achievement — https://www.juniorachievement.org

7. Artificial Intelligence & Ethics Possible Objectives:

Students will define AI and describe basic types (e.g. machine learning, neural networks).

Students will identify applications of AI in everyday life.

Students will discuss ethical considerations (bias, privacy, job displacement) associated with AI use.

Students will debate a scenario: e.g. should AI decide who gets a loan, or how to use surveillance ai?

Resource Link:

UNESCO Report on AI & Ethics — https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000376701

AI4All — https://ai-4-all.org

8. Civic Education & Global Citizenship Possible Objectives:

Students will explain what it means to be a global citizen and key responsibilities.

Students will analyze human rights declarations and how they apply locally.

Students will examine a case study of a social or environmental challenge and propose global/local action.

Students will participate in a simulation or project that models decision making in a global context.

Resource Link:

UNESCO Global Citizenship Education — https://en.unesco.org/gced

Global Oneness Project — https://www.globalonenessproject.org

9. Coding & Computational Thinking Possible Objectives:

Students will explain the fundamentals of algorithms, loops, conditionals, and variables.

Students will design a simple algorithm (in pseudocode or flowchart) to solve a problem.

Students will write a basic program (e.g. in Scratch, Python) to accomplish a task.

Students will debug and test their code and explain errors and fixes.

Resource Link:

Code.org — https://code.org

CS Unplugged (activities without computers) — https://csunplugged.org

10. Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Possible Objectives:

Students will define culture, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Students will research a cultural group (in Namibia or globally) and present its traditions, values, and challenges.

Students will reflect on their own identity and biases and write a short reflection.

Students will design a classroom or school initiative that promotes inclusion and respect.

Resource Link:

UNESCO on Cultural Diversity — https://unesco.org/en/cultural-diversity

Anti-Defamation League: Diversity & Inclusion Resources — https://www.adl.org Karizembi (talk) 18:57, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @Karizembi; what are you trying to do? GoldRomean (talk) 18:32, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Where can I find my sandbox I want to edit something and publish it it's an assignment given at school please help --Karizembi (talk) 01:59, 26 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) @Karizembi, you should not be using Wikipedia to post assignments for school. We are not a web host. Best, GoldRomean (talk) 18:33, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

How can I write a biography about a mining company CEO in Africa --Richarddaglama (talk) 16:32, 28 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello @Richarddaglama, please see WP:Your first article and possibly WP:Conflict of interest. Best, GoldRomean (talk) 18:33, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi! How do I join a WikiProject? --Cooldood5555 (talk) 23:07, 28 September 2025 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hi @Cooldood5555! Anyone is allowed to join any WikiProject, there is no formal sign up process. For this specific project, you can add {{User WikiProject LGBTQ+ studies}} to your user page if you'd like; there's also a participant list at Wikipedia:WikiProject LGBTQ+ studies/Participants. Happy editing, GoldRomean (talk) 18:35, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Thanks a ton! Cooldood5555 (talk) 21:13, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello, how can i build a page for someone? --Helperinchief (talk) 18:26, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Hey @Helperinchief, please see WP:your first article. GoldRomean (talk) 18:36, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

thank you.

I assume you call informaiton about a topic / person as articles?

If I start a page I assume that i can leave and save it, to continue later without publishing? Helperinchief (talk) 18:53, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

@Helperinchief yes. You can start writing in your sandbox at User:Helperinchief/sandbox; pressing the "publish" button will not actually "publish" per se, just save it. GoldRomean (talk) 18:57, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Thank you :) I’m sure i’ll have many other questions whilst i get my head around it. Helperinchief (talk) 19:07, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Awesome! If you do, feel free to let me or Zippybonzo know; the WP:Teahouse is also a great resource. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 19:10, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

As a novice this is a little confusing. I am trying to put together a page for a friend who is a well known international photographer. I did begin in the sand box, forgot to ‘publish’ so the information went as i looked at the messages on here, first mistake  :) I previewed it but it looked nothing like other pages. Is there no template of sorts to follow / help? Helperinchief (talk) 19:17, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi! Since you are friends with this person you have a conflict of interest; this should be disclosed (see WP:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide). Since this is just your sandbox, don't worry if the preview looks messed up! Feel free to just hit publish anyway. It would make it easier for me to troubleshoot as well :D. Re. a template, no, not really that I'm aware of. Help:Your first article comes close though. Feel free to just begin writing and I can help with formatting/troubleshooting. Please also make yourself familiar with our notability guideline (golden rule) before you start. Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 19:24, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Hello, Yes I guess there is a conflict of interest of sorts but everything is verifiable as he is well known in the industry. Re templates, Can I go to the Edit source of a page that is similar, from there copy, paste and edit to get me started? Most pages seem to have a very similar layout. thank you again. Helperinchief (talk) 19:39, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Sure; if you do that, use Page copied from [[COPIED PAGE NAME]], see its history for attribution. as your edit summary to stay extra safe for attribution purposes. GoldRomean (talk) 14:30, 30 September 2025 (UTC)

MOS:LAYOUT also details general page layouts for future reference, that's why they are all laid out in fairly similar ways. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 15:13, 30 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi, I would like to contribute to Wikipedia. Can I create new pages, for example like this one: Open Dental? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Dental)

I just want to know what steps I need to follow and where I should start. I am a new writer and would like to build my identity as a contributor. --David Jones 2011 (talk) 16:37, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

i am doing some research and i found that some of words are blacklisted. dont know why but if i need to add something related to that blacklisted word. can i?? --David Jones 2011 (talk) 18:03, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Also i wanted to ask that is there any direct way to check whether that words are banned or not?? --David Jones 2011 (talk) 18:04, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

i am trying to create a wikipedia file for Pop's Truck Stop, former landmark in Streetsboro, Ohio --Mkuhstos (talk) 14:21, 3 October 2025 (UTC)

Hi, I want to know what to do if I find valuable information that could be added to Wikipedia, but the source websites are blacklisted. In that case, how can we include the information? --David Jones 2011 (talk) 16:00, 3 October 2025 (UTC)