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ITN recognition for International Criminal Court investigation in Palestine

On 21 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article International Criminal Court investigation in Palestine, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. -- Patar knight - ^chat/_{contributions} 18:12, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Njames05 (03:56, 23 November 2024)

Hello. I have some scanned documents in PDF I wish to upload. I keep getting and error message that I cannot upload them. Am I allowed to upload PDF files? --Nigel D James (talk) 03:56, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

@Njames05: Hi, are you attempting to upload them to Wikimedia Commons? If so, then yes, PDF files should be allowed. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 04:09, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Durajoin (17:49, 25 November 2024)

I would like to create reputed company pages on wiki. how can i do it? --Durajoin (talk) 17:49, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

@Durajoin: You would first need to determine whether the company is notable. Are there multiple, non-routine news articles on them? If so, they could be notable. See Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies) for more detailed criteria. Once you have determined notability, you can start a draft through the Wikipedia: Article wizard. Please remember that it is mandatory to disclose any conflict of interest you may have. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 22:54, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from OneTrueKingLives (08:15, 26 November 2024)

Hello ARandomName123. I have seen other users, like HJ Mitchell along with other editors, who have customized their name into a specific color, size, or font. I am interested in doing that for myself. How can I do it? Thanks. --OneTrueKingLives (talk) 08:15, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@OneTrueKingLives: Hi, go to Special:Preferences and scroll down until you see "Signature". Enter your new signature as wiki markup, and click save. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 19:35, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Fyukfy5 on Talk:Israel (20:28, 26 November 2024)

Yo, how can I correctly post my vote on the Rfc in the correct format? --Fyukfy5 (talk) 20:28, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@Fyukfy5: Votes on RfCs (and nearly all edits, for that matter) related to the Israel-Palestine conflict are restricted to 30 day old accounts that have more than 500 edits to prevent abuse. Your account does not meet those requirements, so your votes will be reverted by other editors to enforce this restriction. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:35, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

For votes unrelated, simply state whether you're opposing or supporting, along with a rationale and your signature. i.e. '''Support''': Because... ~~~~ ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:36, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you

Thanks for answering my question about signatures of users. Thanks, OneTrueKingLives (talk) 07:36, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hazhir Mamand (10:02, 30 November 2024)

Hello kind sir, I am facing issues to make the templates for the people I am doing biography of --Hazhir Mamand (talk) 10:02, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

@Hazhir Mamand: Hi, I see you have made no other edits than this question. Could you please explain what issues you are facing? ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 19:48, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Eeasechooseadiff (18:30, 1 December 2024)

how do you get that sort of like information about the thing your editing --Eeasechooseadiff (talk) 18:30, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

@Eeasechooseadiff: Hi, could you please clarify what you mean? Are you talking about the edit summary? ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 18:39, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

like how you get the correct information while fixing the mistakes on a articile Eeasechooseadiff (talk) 18:41, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

@Eeasechooseadiff: Well if you think there are mistakes, then you should try to find reliable sources to support whatever changes you make. To do the fix, edit the page, add in your information and a source, and click publish changes. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 18:48, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Raidameir (08:52, 2 December 2024)

how do i create a citation? --Raidameir (talk) 08:52, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

@Raidameir: Hi, sorry for the late response. When you are in editing mode, the toolbar at the top should have a button that says "Cite". Click on that, and paste in a link or manually fill in the details under the Manual tab. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 02:54, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from CSDACCAD (17:04, 5 December 2024)

Hi, I am trying to add content to Wikipedia as our non-profit organizaiton is not listed. Is the right process to create an "article" for the Society or is there a listing template to list our organization's mandate and other related information? I am not sure if this is the right place to do this. --CSDACCAD (talk) 17:04, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

@CSDACCAD: Hi, if you are looking to create an article, you can do so through the Wikipedia:Articles for Creation process. Please remember to disclose your conflict of interest, and keep in mind that the article should be neutral, and based on reliable, independent sources. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 00:18, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from CSDACCAD (17:09, 5 December 2024)

HI again here is a link to a similar organizaiton that the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts would like to use as a template but not sure if I am in teh right place to fill this out? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craft_Ontario Gilles --CSDACCAD (talk) 17:09, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

@CSDACCAD: I would not consider that the best article to base yours off of, since most of the citations are to sources directly related to the organizations. On Wikipedia, we would prefer if the sources are independent (i.e. news reports, studies, books, etc). To get started writing an article, you can begin a draft at the Wikipedia:Article Wizard. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 00:26, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from B255555555 (14:51, 7 December 2024)

Hello, how can I leave a request to create an article or ask a famous (awarded, etc) editor to create a big article? --B255555555 (talk) 14:51, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

@B255555555: You can do so at Wikipedia:Requested articles, However, that page is rarely monitored, and it would be faster for you to just write the article yourself. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:19, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Shivam B. Sutar (14:52, 8 December 2024)

Hello Sir, can you help me making a page better? -Shivam --Shivam B. Sutar (talk) 14:52, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

@Shivam B. Sutar: Hi, I can help answer questions, but I'm probably not going to be able to help with anything long-term. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 08:34, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

November 2024 WikiProject Unreferenced articles backlog drive – award

		Citation Barnstar
		This award is given in recognition to ARandomName123 for collecting more than 38.0 points during the WikiProject Unreferenced articles's NOV24 backlog drive. Your contributions played a crucial role in sourcing over 8,000 unsourced articles during the drive. Thank you so much for participating and helping to reduce the backlog! – DreamRimmer Alt (talk) 17:46, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Kedir Mohammed Osman

Ethiopia, oromia east hararge — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kedir mohamed osman (talk • contribs) 22:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

@Kedir mohamed osman: Hi, I'm not sure what you mean? ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 23:17, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Y7dasuhda1 (15:30, 20 December 2024)

how do I change the title of my article --Y7dasuhda1 (talk) 15:31, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

@Y7dasuhda1: Once you have more than 10 edits, and your account is more than 4 days old, click on the drop down menu labelled "Tools". There should be a button that says "Move". Click on that, enter your desired title, and click "Move Page". See Help:How to move a page for more detailed information. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:18, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ketchup King 21 (20:02, 21 December 2024)

Hi can I friend other editors --Ketchup King 21 (talk) 20:02, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

@Ketchup King 21: Hi, there isn't a friending option on Wikipedia. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:03, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

K Ketchup King 21 (talk) 20:04, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

@Ketchup King 21: On a side note, when editing something more complex like a table, please check the result. I fixed your edit to BYU Cougars men's cross country. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 20:10, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ketchup King 21 (12:21, 22 December 2024)

I cant find anything to edit --Ketchup King 21 (talk) 12:21, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

@Ketchup King 21: Hi, there's quite a bit of tasks listed at the Wikipedia:Task Center. Also, if you go to Special:Homepage, there should also be some suggested edits for you. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 16:48, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks Ketchup King 21 (talk) 21:34, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Matija Mosunic (16:05, 22 December 2024)

Hello, I began a page for Olib, Croatia around 2010 under the name MatijaOlib. I have been unable to retrieve my login information for the last year. I see others have deleted a photo from this site which I took and which was active on the page from 2010 to 2023. It was named Olib.png. Can this be reversed? Thank you so much! Matija Mosunic --Matija Mosunic (talk) 16:05, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, the username was Matijaolib. I believe I was blocked from editing or someone took over this name. I took the olib.png photo in 2005. I think I started the Olib, Croatia English page around that time. My family is from here and had been there since the 15th Century. I have used a VPN which may have caused an editing block on this username? Again, any help you can provide is appreciated! Matija Matija Mosunic (talk) 16:30, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

I found it and the photo. It took a few tries to reset my pw for Matijaolib. I’m not sure if it was a bot or a human which removed the photo but I will edit and ask questions as necessary. Thanks!! Matija Mosunic (talk) 16:41, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

@Matija Mosunic: Hi, glad you were able to get it resolved! There's a couple of old talk page messages at User talk:Matijaolib, which may be informative. It seems one of your images was transferred to Wikimedia Commons, and is now located at c:File:Olib2.jpg. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 16:44, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, ARandomName123! Matija Mosunic (talk) 21:33, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Nishi Chandra Roy (13:10, 23 December 2024)

hello please write down a article about --Nishi Chandra Roy (talk) 13:10, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

Hello ARandomName123: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Garuda ^Talk! 06:39, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Spread the WikiLove; use {{subst:Season's Greetings}} to send this message

Garuda ^Talk! 06:39, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy holidays to you too! Thanks, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 18:10, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from OneTrueKingLives (22:30, 29 December 2024)

Hello, ARandomName123. I am messaging you to ask you how can I become a mentor. I am in interested in trying to help new editors. Thanks, --OneTrueKingLives (talk) 22:30, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

@OneTrueKingLives: Hi! Thanks for your interest, but your account does not meet the requirements to be a mentor. Please see Wikipedia:Growth Team features/Mentor list for more information. I would recommend getting some more experience doing standard editing tasks before starting this sort of work. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 00:19, 30 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Elevenstar (05:55, 2 January 2025)

I want to write about an Actor is it possible? --Elevenstar (talk) 05:55, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

@Elevenstar: That would depend on how notable the actors is. Do they play large roles in notable films/shows? Are there news articles written about them? Please see Wikipedia:Notability_(people)#Entertainers. If they do meet the criteria, you can start an article through the Wikipedia:Article wizard. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 16:42, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Rajeswari vepakomma on Open Handset Alliance (17:05, 4 January 2025)

Why are you not working Google account not accept in my mobile --Rajeswari vepakomma (talk) 17:05, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

@Rajeswari vepakomma: Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by that? I can help you with Wikipedia-related matters, but not Google accounts. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 17:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Barnstar for you!

		The Cleanup Barnstar
		Thank you for your work on the Far Tortuga (novel) and taking the time to make it a very nice article. Marleeashton (talk) 05:20, 7 January 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 05:27, 7 January 2025 (UTC)

NPP Awards for 2024

		The New Page Reviewer's NPP Barnstar Award
		This award is given in recognition to ARandomName123 for conducting 270 article reviews in 2024. Thank you so much for all your excellent work. Keep it up! Hey man im josh (talk) 18:17, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

Reset schedule for URAleaderboard?

Hi ARandomName123! I was just wondering what the reset schedule will be for the URAleaderboard you made that the bot updates? Is it going to be a monthly or annual thing where you archive the old version of the page? Silverseren^C 00:23, 12 January 2025 (UTC)

@Silver seren: Hi Silver! The leaderboard's going to be a monthly thing. That is, everything (should) reset back to an empty table once it hits February 1, 00:00 UTC, and update from there. I haven't considered manually keeping a monthly archive, mainly because it should all be accessible in the page history anyways. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 03:02, 12 January 2025 (UTC)

Looking through the page history might get annoying after a while, considering how often the bot updates the page. Moving the content to a subpage after the end of the month (for example, as January 2025) would be more convenient and accessible for perusing past months. Just a suggestion though. Silverseren^C 03:45, 12 January 2025 (UTC)

Good point. I'll have it move to a subpage (User:ARandomBot321/URAleaderboard/JAN25) once the month is over. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 17:59, 12 January 2025 (UTC)

We broke it! XD

Dunno what happened, but it looks like the leaderboard isn't actually being updated every hour. The bot has made a null update for the past four hours, despite new article edits having been made in the meantime (at least in my case, I can't speak for others). Is it maybe a page limit for diffs or just a bot issue itself? Either way, mission accomplished! :P Silverseren^C 01:36, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

@Silver seren: Thanks for telling me! Should be updating again normally. The bot itself is working fine, it's just the tracker the bot depends on stopped for some reason. There shouldn't be any loss of data, since it should start counting again from where it left off, but if you do notice it missing something, please let me know.

As for why this is happening, I honestly have no clue. It's actually happened quite a bit, so far. Toolforge shows the job as running normally, the occasional errors I get from the recent changes stream don't match up with the timeline, and there's nothing strange in the error logs. Luckily, all that needed to be done was restart it. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 02:12, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Ok, I've set up a health check so hopefully it should restart on its own should the issues pop up again. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 03:03, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Sam4u99 on Wikipedia:User pages (15:12, 13 January 2025)

Hi i want sale my kidney is there any option for me I'm in uk now thanks --Sam4u99 (talk) 15:12, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

@Sam4u99: Hi, Wikipedia is not a place to sell your kidney. I can help with any Wikipedia related questions, but medical questions should be directed towards a professional, not a random person on the internet. Cheers, ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 19:26, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Your question at Gibson Dunn

Hi there. You participated in a discussion about the extensive use of a court ruling as a source on Gibson Dunn Talk:Gibson Dunn#February 2024 Requested Edits. I responded to your question with a suggested edit to the page that relied entirely on a secondary source instead of the primary. Would you mind taking another look? Thanks for your help. CaseyatLeicesterStreet (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

@CaseyatLeicesterStreet: Hi, sure, I'll take a look in a bit. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 19:31, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Responded. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 00:58, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Toronto Wikipedia Day 2025 Reminder

Sun Jan 19: Toronto Wikipedia Day 2025 Reminder

Hello! Thanks for signing up for Toronto Wikipedia Day 2025. This is a gentle reminder that the meetup is scheduled for this Sunday. Full details are on the sign-up page if you wish to refer to it again. The meetup will be casual, drop-in format and you are welcome to come & leave at any time to suit your schedule. We have planned different activities and discussion topics for the event. You are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet if you wish to participate in editing activities or follow along. Please note that the room capacity is 50 individuals and we may arrange other alternative activities for individuals who are unable to enter the room while the room is full. If you can no longer attend this meeting, please locate your username and remove it from the list so that the organizers can better estimate Sunday's turnout. Thanks and I hope to see you on Sunday! OhanaUnitedTalk page 06:52, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

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