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Hello - I can no longer see the page creation date column.Saqib (talk I contribs) 17:59, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

Try zooming out (Ctrl-scroll). It shows a limited number of columns depending on the space available. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 02:31, 20 May 2024 (UTC)
Can the snippet section be extended to include the entire lead section? — Saqib (talk) 10:30, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
Sorry Saqib, the snippet is taken from the Page Triage API, and internally that only stores about 250 characters of the article to avoid database table bloat. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 10:35, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kayhan313 (02:56, 10 June 2024)

If I am trying to add citations to an English article, is it allowed to use citations in a different language if that language heavily pertains to the page. My example is the page for Chindawol in Afghanistan. I want to use citations in Farsi/Persian for the page (in English) and want to know if it is allowed. --Kayhan313 (talk) 02:56, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

@Kayhan313: This isn't just allowed, it is encouraged. You can make your citation better by adding the following parameters to the citation template:
  • "|lang=fa" for farsi.
  • "|trans-title=" which can contain the English translation of the title of the webpage/ref and
  • "|quote=" which can contain a relevant quote from the webpage/ref.
Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 05:23, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Weegie69 (08:19, 10 June 2024)

Hey is it possible to make shapes for example a square in Wikitext? If so, send me a square I’m copy it. --Weegie69 (talk) 08:19, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) @Weegie69

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Question from Kayhan313 (18:23, 10 June 2024)

Where can I find reliable copyright free images? How can I tell if an image I chose is copyrighted? Thanks. --Kayhan313 (talk) 18:23, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

@Kayhan313: Wikimedia Commons has a page about this. Feel free to ping me with a link to an image, if you aren't sure about whether it is ok to upload to Wikipedia. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:18, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from MabdullahBD (04:16, 11 June 2024)

Hi, Good day I have edited some points that are not shown on the page. Can you please check and let me know what to improve? I introduced information taken from important work that has been done and accepted commonly.

Many thanks --MabdullahBD (talk) 04:16, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

@MabdullahBD: Welcome to Wikipedia! I've left a message on your talk page with a bunch of links. Read through them when you get the time. Now on to your question. It looks like you are talking about Abdul Hakim Sialkoti. I'm far from an expert on Islamic theology, but since your changes were reverted, you can take the advise of the reverting editor and discuss the changes proposed, on the talk page (Start a new section). You did a lot of changes in one edit, some of which might be more acceptable to watchers of that page. To start with, you can create the list of the new references that you want to add and add them in your talk page discussion. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:12, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
I changed the things I know the most possible correct things with necessary sources. I have read many of your guidelines. I think my changes could be put in the write-up.
Thanks for your response MabdullahBD (talk) 08:49, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Kriti kumari sinha (04:21, 18 June 2024)

Hi , I am kriti kumari sinha , and i am on wiki to add my biography. https://www.amazon.com/author/kritisinha . i just created account on wiki for this. and looking you guidance for same.

Thanks, Kriti --Kriti kumari sinha (talk) 04:21, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

@Kriti kumari sinha: Welcome to Wikipedia. I think you'll want to read WP:YOURSELF before starting on this project. If you still think it would be a good idea to have an article about you on Wikipedia, then continue with reading Wikipedia:Notability (people) and reply back here with 2-3 sources that meet the criteria shown in WP:NBASIC. In any case, Wikipedia would be happy to have you as an expert on databases/SQL and/or python. If you are interested in this, then reply back here and I can send you some links which will help you on this path. Ciao! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 06:59, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of TransPennine Express (disambiguation) for deletion

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The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/TransPennine Express (disambiguation) until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.

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Question from EveryDay Matters… ToDay on User talk:MPGuy2824 (22:10, 22 June 2024)

Hello what’s the difference between a page name and the name I used to register the account? Can I edit the account name? --EveryDay Matters… ToDay (talk) 22:10, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from EveryDay Matters… ToDay (22:01, 22 June 2024)

Hello I need help with the difference between a page name and the name I used [EveryDay Matters… ToDay] to establish an account. --EveryDay Matters… ToDay (talk) 22:01, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) @EveryDay Matters… ToDay, Welcome to Wikipedia. A page name on Wikipedia refers to the title of an article or entry that provides information on a specific topic. It is what you see in the URL and at the top of the page. For example, "Albert Einstein" is the page name for the article about the physicist. Your username, "EveryDay Matters… ToDay" is your personal identifier on Wikipedia. It is used to log in, make edits, and participate in discussions. It appears in your contributions history and on your user talk page. So, the page name is for content, while your username is your identity as a contributor. I hope this helps. – DreamRimmer (talk) 06:37, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
Thanks so, can the page name be edited? EveryDay Matters… ToDay (talk) 13:43, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
@EveryDay Matters… ToDay, I am sorry, I didn't quite catch your question. Could you please explain it a bit more? – DreamRimmer (talk) 13:51, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
Can I edit my page name? EveryDay Matters… ToDay (talk) 14:43, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
@EveryDay Matters… ToDay: I think you'll want to change your username which will automatically change your user page too. Please see WP:RENAME. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 06:18, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

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Intercontinental Cup

Hey MPGuy2824, would you be able to take a look at the FLC on the Intercontinental Cup to see if I've actioned your comments or not? Would really appreciate it. Thanks. NapHit (talk) 08:01, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

I'll continue this conversation on the FLC page. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:16, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to the DCWC!

See a    "developing" or    "least developed" country? Write about it to earn points!

Welcome to the 2024 Developing Countries WikiContest, MPGuy2824! The contest is now open for submissions. List your work at your submissions page to earn points. If you haven't done so already, please review the following:

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Question from Николай зайцев (16:07, 10 July 2024)

Арсен Павлов, более известный как Моторола, — это двоюродный брат Николая Ивановича Зайцева. Он родился 14 января 1993 года в Покровке, Октябрьском районе Приморского края. --Николай зайцев (talk) 16:07, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

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Congratulations, MPGuy2824! The list you nominated, List of constituencies of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best lists on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.
This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured list. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Hey man im josh (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:25, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from WikiHalfBurnt (00:43, 20 July 2024)

Hey there, I've been using Wikipedia for almost 20 yrs at this point and finally made an account. I've only found so much that would need editing in those years, but I would like to contribute more. Do you have any introductory pointers? --WikiHalfBurnt (talk) 00:43, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

@WikiHalfBurnt: I've left you a message on your talk page which has a bunch of links. Please go through them when you can, but you should start with the Wikipedia Adventure one or the Task Center. Besides that, you can join Wikiprojects (either a subject area or a geographic area based one). Could you tell me the sorts of tasks that you enjoyed doing over these 20 years. Based on that, I could recommend others. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:20, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kushagra Singh Rathore (07:15, 22 July 2024)

Hello i just registered on wikipedia can i write some useful article about businesses and companies for information purpose is there problem if this is the new account? --Kushagra Singh Rathore (talk) 07:15, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

@Kushagra Singh Rathore: Welcome to Wikipedia. I've left a message on your talk page with a bunch of links. Try to start with the Wikipedia adventure one. Anyway onto your question. If you want to start an article about a company/organization, please note that it would have to meet WP:NORG to be kept on the wiki. You can start the article using the article wizard if you'd like. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:36, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

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Question from JTScan (09:58, 16 July 2024)

Hey, I'd like some advice on best practice when writing about a company I am associated with.

I have written a brief draft about "Hyve Managed Hosting" and have tried to be unbiased and just include the facts with citations for them. I have also disclosed on my user page that I am linked in some way.

Is there anything else I'm missing or should consider? I assume the article be reviewed by other wiki users first to give comments etc, right?

Thanks in advance :) --JTScan (talk) 09:58, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

@JTScan: Welcome to Wikipedia. You'll want to read WP:COIPAYDISCLOSE.
  • You've put the disclosure in your sandbox, but it should be on your user page.
  • You can use Wikipedia:Article wizard to start your draft. It should help you take the necessary other things that you need to take care of while writing about something/someone that you are associated with.
  • Once you have a draft ready, reply back here and I'd be happy to take a look at it and suggest improvements, if any.
Thanks for disclosing in advance. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 10:12, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for the help and the welcome!
I've moved the disclosure to my User Page as suggested.
I can see there another conflict of interest template I might need to add to the talk section of the article but I guess I have to do that after it's published to edit the talk section?
Also I have the draft ready, do I have to click "Publish" to make it so you can give feedback or are you able to see it now? I'm not sure if it's auto-saving or not tbh.
thanks again! JTScan (talk) 12:27, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
Yes, you'll have to click "Publish" for me or anyone else to see it. Please go ahead and do that. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 12:32, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
I went to publish and I'm getting an error "No stashed content found for 0/f8d0dc96-3eda-11ef-a0c2-69667cbf7e33". Will I have to start over to get passed this error or is there something I can do? I appreciate you may not know though! JTScan (talk) 13:00, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
Usually this happens when the computer/browser was restarted between editing sessions. Hopefully you have the draft saved on your computer separately. Please try saving it to User:JTScan/sandbox, for example. I'm logging off for the day. Please try what you can. I'll be able to continue on this tomorrow. I've also left a message with a bunch of links on your talk page. Go through whatever seems interesting when you get the time. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 13:16, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
Okay cheers, its published now for you to take a look. JTScan (talk) 13:31, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
Hey, I was just wondering if you'd had a chance to give it a look? :) JTScan (talk) 13:58, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
@JTScan: I took a look at Draft:Hyve Managed Hosting. An organization has to meet WP:ORGCRIT for it to be considered notable enough for a Wikipedia article. The relevant section of that is it should have "significant coverage in multiple reliable secondary sources that are independent of the subject". Ignoring the references from the company's own website, a few of the sources do seem to meet that standard. I would suggest that you submit the draft for review and somebody from WP:AFC who is more familiar with company articles will take a look at it and give you feedback. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 07:36, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi, would you be able to look at this draft and let me know it is ready to go ahead. The film is already notable and there are already enough mentions. Khorang 14:03, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

@Khorang: Since I don't review movie articles, I've asked for help about this from a fellow NPP reviewer. Since it was in multiple film festivals, I think it will have an easier time being accepted than most movies. Will ping you back once I get a reply from them. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 07:44, 24 July 2024 (UTC)
@Khorang: The other NPP reviewer that I mentioned ok'ed it. You should submit it for review by clicking the large blue button titled "Submit the draft for review!". -MPGuy2824 (talk) 09:29, 24 July 2024 (UTC)
Thank you so much for looking into this. I am submitting it for review then.Khorang 13:57, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

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Congratulations, MPGuy2824! The list you nominated, List of presidents of Burundi, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best lists on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.
This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured list. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Hey man im josh (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:26, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Николай зайцев (16:22, 10 July 2024)

Арсен Павлов, более известный как Моторола, — это двоюродный брат Николая Ивановича Зайцева. Он родился 14 января 1993 года в Покровке, Октябрьском районе Приморского края. --Николай зайцев (talk) 16:22, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

@Николай зайцев: Welcome to Wikipedia. I've added a message on your talk page in English and Russian. Now onto your question: We do have an article for Arsen Pavlov, but we don't currently have one for Nikolai Ivanovich Zaitsev. Once we do, and there is a good reference stating that the two are related, then you can add the relationship on both the pages yourself, or as an edit request on one/both of the talk pages. Hope that helps. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 11:05, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

= Question from Idgne (05:36, 14 July 2024)Idgne (talk) 05:36, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

@Idgne: Welcome to Wikipedia. It isn't exactly clear what you are asking, but there is a question there about references. Help:Referencing for beginners is a good place to start. If you prefer to edit in another language, then you can find that language's wikipedia and edit there. Happy editing! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 07:28, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
P.S. I am not an admin. -MPGuy2824 (talk)

Scripts++ Newsletter – Issue 25

DCWC August update

The 2024 Developing Countries WikiContest has now been running for a month, and we've already seen some momentous improvement in the quality of many articles about underrepresented subjects! So far, our top-scoring participants are:

Looking for ways to climb up the leaderboard yourself? Help out your fellow participants by answering a few review requests, particularly the older entries. Several more nominations needing attention are listed at eligible reviews, and highlighed entries receive a 1.5× multiplier! The coordinators would like to extend a special thanks to Thebiguglyalien (submissions) for his commitment to keeping these review pages up to date.

If you have any questions, please leave a message on the contest talk page or ask one of the coordinators: Ixtal (talk · contribs), sawyer777 (talk · contribs), or TechnoSquirrel69 (talk · contribs). (To unsubscribe from these updates, remove yourself from this list.) Sent via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 14:24, 1 August 2024 (UTC)

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