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March 5

amoxicillin supp.

How long is it good for at room temp? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 4.244.63.85 (talk) 02:26, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Try MedLinePlus.gov. We shouldn't dispense medical advice here. Xiner (talk, email) 02:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Making new pages

I tried to make a page about my blog, and it was deleted. I am confused because I looked up some other blogs, and many of them are listed. So why can't I make a page for mine?

The page has to meet certain Notability guidelines. You can always make a userpage, but you first have to make an account. BuickCenturyDriver (Honk, contribs, odometer) 02:37, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You may want to read WP:COI, WP:N, WP:V, WP:NPOV, perhaps even WP:NOT. If you believe the deletion was unjustified, you can try WP:DRV. Xiner (talk, email) 02:53, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A Great Article

How do I nominate an article for being really good?

See Wikipedia:Good articles--양복⁴² 03:13, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why use wiki software?

Why you use wiki software? Jet123 Jet123 04:14, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What do you mean?--양복⁴² 04:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

See: Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is so great for some reasons why Wikipedia uses wiki software. For some reasons why some other people use it, see the links in corporate wiki. If you like to read dead tree editions, see: The Wiki Way, among others. --Teratornis 16:31, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Alt Key on Wikipedia

Why can't I use Alt key to access the menu on the wikipedia site. I hate using a mouse and most often use the File, Edit, View menus when browsing. It doesn't work on your site. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 63.192.217.64 (talk) 05:34, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

It works for me. What browser are you using? - Mgm|^(talk) 05:55, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

When using MS IE, at least, certain Alt key combinations are co-opted by Wikipedia. For instance, Alt-F jumps to the search box.

Ahh, here's the little booger,

accesskey="f"

is used in the web page HTML <input> control definition for the search box. And there's plenty of other accesskey= definitions in the HTML also.

I don't see anything in "my preferences" that disables this. So the question becomes, where are all these Alt-key redefinitions mentioned, and is there a way to turn them off? Shenme 00:03, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks to wandering around User:The Transhumanist's pages, I found Keyboard Shortcuts which had the answers, "here's what they are" and "here's how to turn them off". Shenme 18:52, 8 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Want to locate my Reference Desk querry, forgot date

Hi... i had asked for help at the Reference Desk for some clarification regarding 'ba;ancing a bicycle'. there was a nice,informative discussion

now i cant find it... pls help me

like i tried searching the achieve (still am)but i forgot he original date of querry

is there any other way to find that discussion...?

thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Seethahere (talk • contribs) 09:07, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Hi. You could do a site search via Google. If you search on site:en.wikipedia.org "balancing a bicycle" and go into the cache entry for the result you might be able to find something (I couldn't, strangely).--A bit iffy 09:56, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Further to above, I happen to have found it: [[1]].--A bit iffy 09:59, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This URL generates a tidy-looking Google custom search form which searches just the Reference desk/Science pages:

http://www.google.com/custom?domains=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk/Science&sitesearch=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk/Science

and the page we want pops right out. This URL generates a somewhat broader search form which searches all the Reference desk pages:

http://www.google.com/custom?domains=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk&sitesearch=en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk

It might be helpful if every Help or Reference desk page on Wikipedia had such links at the top (formatted more nicely, of course), with instructions to search for previous answers to a question before asking. The existence of WP:VFAQ indicates that some questioners do not search before asking, and who can blame them given the acknowledged deficiencies of MediaWiki's current built-in search. (Speaking of the latter, could we have a fundraiser specifically aimed at hiring sufficient programming talent to bring state-of-the-art search to MediaWiki?) --Teratornis 15:51, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can you say me ....

I have moved this to Wikipedia:Reference desk/Humanities.--A bit iffy 10:50, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Naming of articles on churches

Is there a policy or guideline on how articles on churches should be named? For example, should Church of St. Peter, Brighton be named as such, or can it be named St. Peter's Church, Brighton? I am asking because I want to be sure of my facts before if I change that article's name (and others). I have been told by another user that an admin has said there is a policy or guideline on this, but I'm doubtful there would be and anyway I haven't been able to find such a policy or guideline. Thanks, --A bit iffy 10:58, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There's nothing about it in Wikipedia:Naming conventions (except for one mention of 'Roman Catholic' vs. 'Catholic'). You might want to ask on Wikipedia talk:Naming conventions. --ais523 11:02, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

Thanks, will do. --A bit iffy 11:37, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe WP:CHURCH will give you a link in the right direction? Dismas|^(talk) 13:36, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Looking at that page, it seems to be the subject of an edit war, so it probably shouldn't be considered authoritative. --ais523 13:51, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

The page seems to be centered on the notability of churches, not the naming thereof. If it were me making the decision, I'd probably go the way that I've seen so many school's pages named. That is by using "School name (town, state)". Dismas|^(talk) 13:57, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have a question

LOLZ I HAV QUESTUEIN LOL H0W DU I GO2 HOEMP4GE LOL

I DUN NOW I TRIED EVERTHGING N I DUN NOW HOW 2 DO IT LOL

"THER IS N0 SP00N" -- MATRICKS¿ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 145.118.160.65 (talk) 12:47, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

There's a 'Main page' link in the sidebar to the left of the screen. If that isn't what you were trying to ask, could you restate the question? --ais523 12:49, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

Or if you're trying to go to your own homepage which is set in your browser, there should be an icon at the top of the browser window that looks like a little house. By clicking that it should take you to your homepage. Or, if you're trying to set a new homepage for your browser, we'll need to know which browser you're using (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.). Dismas|^(talk) 13:31, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

Somehow this has happened since October:When I'm exploring Wikipedia unlogged-in with Trampton,but with User:Teddey account.I'm adding something on a talk page adn I look and it gives not saying "User:Teddey",but "User:71.96.198.147"!Later it gives me this one:71.96.197.21!A couple of days later it then gives me this one:71.96.196.202,why is this happening, and if it is possible please delete the page,here are the pages(there are more!) :o .....

[2] [3][4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Thanks!:) Trampton 13:10, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Contribution pages cannot be deleted. Those numbers are IP addresses which usually show when you don't log in or when your login doesn't "stick". It seems to be resitrcted to the Teddey account, so I would recommend using the account you know to work. Did you use different computers or browsers when you signed in with the other account. Your Internet Service Provider appears to be Verizon, which if my memory serves me correctly uses dynamic IP addresses which explains the changing numbers. - Mgm|^(talk) 13:32, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tahnks a bunch!Trampton 15:41, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Duplicate Content

Following a link from the front page today about Bradley Willman, I noticed that the Willlman page is largely composed of a synopsis of a single legal case (US vs Kline), and that the content of that synopsis is repeated word for word in a linked article on the defendant in that case Ronald Kline.

How do you go about suggesting that one article is merged or redirects into the other? StuartDouglas 13:56, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

See: WP:MM. Find this page (and lots more) on: User:John Broughton/Editor's Index to Wikipedia. --Teratornis 15:25, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I went ahead and redirected the article on Ronald Kline. See here[12] and here[13] for my edits. TheronJ 15:53, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Account confirmation

I *have* created an account, Webmiser or webmiser, I'm not sure which, or if it matters. Allowed a preference I would choose the all lower case version. I got the confirmation email in my webmiser@kascomp.com account and I clicked on the link. The login returns with 'incorrect password' every time. I have asked for a new password, but it says it's already sent one, and only one per 24-hour period is allowed. Please fix this for me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.68.251.158 (talk • contribs)

Renaming articles

When proposing to move an article, besides the move tag on the talk page, should there be a tag on the article page? If so, what? --Ephilei 15:46, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, the {{move}} tag on the talk page is the only thing required by the requested moves process; the article itself doesn't need tagging. --ais523 16:01, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

NOEDITSECTION

What purpose does having __NOEDITSECTION__ on your user page, or on any page for that matter, serve? John Reaves (talk) 16:27, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It removes the [edit] marks that normally appear next to section titles. --ais523 16:36, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

My sony Ericsson P800

Hi there, I have a problem with my phone a sony Ericsson P800 as it keeps freezing and i have to remove the battery and put it back and then start again before it unfreezes.I need your help.My Email adress is (removed to protect you from spam).Pliz help me soon.Paul from Uganda.

Have you tried Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). Just follow the link, select the relevant section, and ask away. I hope this helps. --ais523 16:35, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

Coding

Here is the code:

//

//============================================================
// en: ADD SOME EXTRA BUTTONS TO THE EDITPANEL
// de: FÜGE NEUE BUTTON IN DIE WERKZEUGLEISTE
//============================================================
// Vorschläge für neue Buttons werden gerne entgegengenommen
// Die Reihenfolge und Anzahl der Buttons ist über die (alphabetische) Variable XEBOrder wählbar.


//fills the variable mwCustomEditButtons (s. function in /wikibits.js), with buttons for the Toolbar  
function addCustomButton(imageFile, speedTip, tagOpen, tagClose, sampleText){
mwCustomEditButtons.push({
  "imageFile": imageFile,
  "speedTip": speedTip,
  "tagOpen": tagOpen,
  "tagClose": tagClose,
  "sampleText": sampleText});
}

var Isrc='http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/';

// English Wikipedia creates 11 extra buttons which are stored in mwCustomEditButtons
//  rather than mwEditButtons. However, there is no guarantee it will always be 11
//  so we count them here. 
var enExtraButtons=mwCustomEditButtons.length;


var BDict={
'A':['e/e9/Button_headline2.png','Secondary headline','\n===','===','Secondary headline'],
'B':['1/1b/Button_miss_signature.png','Unsigned post','<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:',']] ([[User talk:','|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/','|contribs]]){{#if:date| date|}}.</small> <!-- Template:Unsigned --> ','user name or IP'],
'C':['5/5f/Button_center.png','Center','<div style="text-align: center;">\n','\n<\/div>','Centred text'],
'D':['e/ea/Button_align_left.png','Left-Align','<div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; margin-left: 1em;">\n','\n<\/div>','Left-aligned text'],
'D1':['a/a5/Button_align_right.png','Right-Align','<div style="text-align: right; direction: ltr; margin-left: 1em;">\n','\n<\/div>','Right-aligned text'],
'F':['1/1e/Button_font_color.png','Insert coloured text','<span style="color: ','">Coloured text<\/span>','ColourName'],
'J1':['5/58/Button_small.png','Small','<small>','<\/small>','Small Text'],
'J2':['5/56/Button_big.png','Big text','<big>','<\/big>','Big text'],
'K':['b/b4/Button_category03.png','Category',"[[Category:","]]",'Category name'],
'L':['8/8e/Button_shifting.png','Insert tab(s)',':','',':'],
'N':['4/4b/Button_nbsp.png','nonbreaking space',' ','',''],
'P':['3/3c/Button_pre.png','Pre formatted Text','<pre>','<\/pre>','Pre formatted text'],
'P1':['9/93/Button_sub_link.png','Insert link to sub-page','[[','/Sub_Page]]','Page'],
'Q':['d/d3/Button_definition_list.png','Insert definition list','\n; ','\n: Item 1\n: Item 2','Definition'],
'R':['7/79/Button_reflink.png','Insert a reference','<ref>','<\/ref>','Insert reference material'],
'R1':['7/79/Button_reflink.png','Start a reference','<ref name="','','Reference name'],
'R2':['9/99/Button_reflink_advanced_2.png','Insert reference material','">','</ref>','Reference material'],
'R3':['1/1a/Button_reflink_advanced_3.png','No reference material','','"/>',''],
'R4':['9/9a/Button_references.png','Reference footer',"\n==Notes==\n<!--See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Footnotes for an explanation of how to generate footnotes using the <ref(erences/)> tags-->\n<div class=\'references-small\'>\n<references/>\n</div>",'',''],
'T':['e/eb/Button_plantilla.png','Template','{{','}}','Template name'],
'T1':['3/30/Tt_icon.png','Teletype text','<tt>','<\/tt>','Teletype Text'],
'TL':['3/37/Button_tl_template.png','Template link',"{{subst:"+"tl|",'}}','Template name'],
'U':['f/fd/Button_underline.png','Underlined',"<u>","<\/u>",'Underlined text'],
'V':['c/c8/Button_redirect.png','Redirect',"#REDIRECT [[","]]",'Article Name'],
'W':['8/88/Btn_toolbar_enum.png','Numbering',"\n# ","\n# Element 2\n# Element 3",'Element 1'],
'X':['1/11/Btn_toolbar_liste.png','List',"\n* ","\n* Element B\n* Element C",'Element A'],
'Y1':['c/ce/Button_no_include.png','No Include',"<noinclude>","<\/noinclude>",'Text'],
'Y2':['7/79/Button_include.png','Include only',"<includeonly>","<\/includeonly>",'Text'],
'Z':['3/35/Button_substitute.png','Substitute',"{{subst:","}}",'Template'],
'AI':['1/1c/Button_advanced_image.png','Advanaced Image',"[[Image:","|thumb|right|px|Caption]]",'FileName.jpg']
};

var XEBOrder2=[];
if (typeof XEBOrder!='string') // can be modified
	XEBOrder2="A,B,D,C,D1,F,U,S,I1,I2,J1,E,G,Q,W,X,K,L,M,H,O,R,T,V".split(",");
else if (XEBOrder.toLowerCase()=='all') 
	for (b in BDict) XEBOrder2.push(b);
else XEBOrder2=XEBOrder.toUpperCase().split(",");


function initButtons(){

	var bc,d;

	for (b in BDict) BDict[b][0] = Isrc+BDict[b][0]; // // Add the start of the URL (Isrc) to the XEB buttons
	// If the user has defined any buttons then add them into the available button lists 

	if (typeof myButtons=='object')
	  for (b in myButtons) BDict[b] = myButtons[b];	// custom user buttons
	// Add the media wiki standard buttons into the available buttons 

	for (b in mwEditButtons) { // add standard buttons for full XEB order changing
		BDict[b]=[];
		for (d in mwEditButtons[b]) BDict[b].push(mwEditButtons[b][d]);
	}

	// Build the new buttons 


	for (i=0;i<XEBOrder2.length;i++) {

		bc = BDict[XEBOrder2[i]];
		//Check if bc is an object (its not if just viewing the page, in which case IE might display an error)
		if(typeof bc!='object')return;
		addCustomButton(bc[0],bc[1],bc[2],bc[3],bc[4]);
	}

	// Remove the default buttons (if requested by the user)
	eraseButtons();
}


addOnloadHook(initButtons);



/** en: Removes arbitrary standard buttons from the toolbar
* @author: [[:de:User:Olliminatore]]
* @version: 0.1 (01.10.2006) **/

function eraseButtons(){

	//Remove the buttons the user doesn't want

	if(typeof rmEditButtons!='object') return;

	if (typeof rmEditButtons[0] == 'string' && rmEditButtons[0].toLowerCase() == 'all') 
	{
		mwEditButtons=[];
		for(i=0;i<enExtraButtons;i++){mwCustomEditButtons.shift();}
	}
	//Sort the user's requests so we remove the button with the highest index first
	//- This ensures we remove the buttons the user expects whatever order he requested the buttons in
	rmEditButtons.sort(sortit);

	//Remove individual buttons the user doesn't want 

	for(i=0;i<rmEditButtons.length;i++){
		var n=rmEditButtons[i];
		//Standard Wikimedia buttons
		if(n>=0 && n<mwEditButtons.length){
			if(n<mwEditButtons.length){
				var x = -1;
				while((++x)<mwEditButtons.length)
					if(x>=n)
						mwEditButtons[x] = mwEditButtons[x+1];
			}
		mwEditButtons.pop();
		}
		//Extra buttons in English Wikipedia
		n=n-mwEditButtons.length;
		if(n>0 && n<mwCustomEditButtons.length){
		if(n<mwCustomEditButtons.length){
				var x = -1;
				while((++x)<mwCustomEditButtons.length)
					if(x>=n)
						mwCustomEditButtons[x] = mwCustomEditButtons[x+1];
			}
		mwCustomEditButtons.pop();
		}
	}
};

//Function:
//	sortit
//Purpose:
//	Used to sort the rmEditButtons array into descending order
function sortit(a,b){
	return(b-a)
}

//

My problem is:

'B':['1/1b/Button_miss_signature.png','Unsigned post','<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:',']] ([[User talk:','|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/','|contribs]]){{#if:date| date|}}.</small> <!-- Template:Unsigned --> ','user name or IP'],

How do I fix it? Because this is the way I have it and this (<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/]] ([[User talk:) is the result. Thanks for your help. -- Darkest Hour 16:55, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

The problem is that the array (which defines each button) should have 5 items in it: the image, the description, the opening tag (can be more than just a tag), the closing tag and the text to go between the tags (this is replaced by whatever the user has selected if they have something selected). Your B button definition looks to have 7 items so the code will ignore the last two. You might find it easier to stick with the standard Extra edit buttons code and setup a custom button rather than using a copy of the code. Contact me on my talk page if you need more help. -- Mark S (talk) 14:05, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can I edit in MS Word?

This is my first attempt to edit a Wikipedia article (Victory at Sea). I had hoped to edit it in MS Word where I can more easily show suggested deletions and additions. But when I selected "external editor" in preferences, then tried to open the PHP file in Word, got error message saying I don't have approval to open it.

Confusing. Is editing in Word possible, and, if so, how would I resubmit the edit to Wikipedia?

--writerboba 16:55, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, you can't edit Wikipedia articles in Word, as it doesn't understand wikimarkup. The whole 'external editor' thing is experimental; I'm not sure if they ever got it to work (see m:Help:External editor for information on how far they got). --ais523 16:59, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

I use external editors often as the find/replace function on them is better than browsers. You can hit "edit this page", copy the text in the edit box, paste it into the editor of your choice, edit, copy the new material, then paste it back into the article. You won't be able to see if the links work and such but then you can hit "Show preview" before you save your changes so that you can check them at that point. Though, the time between copying and pasting back in the text is generally not long at all. I wouldn't do the same if I were working on something over the course of a few days or anything like that. Dismas|^(talk) 17:06, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Esoteric language in Japanese culture pages

I'd like to know what the policy is in using Japanese words on Japanese culture (anime, manga, music, etc) in place of English words is. I see little point in filling a page with "seiyu" when the author could just as easily call them "voice actors." I would imagine it would be a lot easier to understand if authors didn't do such a thing. In my opinion it just leads to unnecessary confusion which seems to disagree with some of Wikipedia's basic standards. Please clarify.

I would also like to add that the "seiyu" bit was only an example. There are many, many more English words that have been replaced with Japanese counterparts.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.177.2.254 (talk • contribs)

Hi, 72. In general, the Wikipedia style guides prefer the use of English words or foreign origin loan words that have gained common usage in English -- see the Guide to Writing Better Articles, the Manual of Style, and the Manual of Style for Japan-Related Articles. None of these sources are absolute, but they generally recommend use of English unless the foreign word affirmatively adds to the article. Given that the style guidelines are not absolute, you may want to start a discussion on the talk pages of the article in question, or on the anime or Japan project talk pages. The editors there may have discussed this issue, or may be able to provide you with more information. Thanks, TheronJ 22:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nation-Simulation Game

I am sad to see this article has been removed without any new article being replaced by it, and insted having this link being redirected to some computer games..

This genre of game do deserve to be represented on the site and should not have been deleted.

I am however willing to write up a new article that will disclude alot of the biased information in the earlier article put in by a person from another game, I am taking that was the issue here...

So if you would consider reopening the article if I can supply you with an article that live up to the expectations then I would be happy to do so.

Regards, Maretti.

See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Nation-simulation game for information on why it was deleted. Basically, the original article was original research. If you know of reliable sources for the subject, write an article about it in your userspace (User:Maretti/Nation-Simulation Game, for instance), and then go to deletion review to request for your new article to be placed where the deleted article was. Hope that helps! --ais523 17:20, 5 March 2007 (U T C)

Adding information to an existing article and subject.

I just joined Wiki. I am a composer and producer working in the entertainment industry.. If I search on wiki and put in '"smart guy", it takes me to a page for the sitcom that I composed the theme for. How do I add my information about what I did on the show, and how do I link that page to a new article I will be creating? Thanks, Kristian Rex

Wikipedia only includes material which has already been published elsewhere so that it is verifiable, so unless what you want to add was already covered in a book, magazine, newspaper, website, etc. it's not recommended you add anything you personally know to be true. As for linking to a new page, I recommend you try WP:YFA and Wikipedia:Tutorial. (Note: Don't post your email address here, you don't want to be spammed). - Mgm|^(talk) 19:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you have original content about a television show you would like to wikify, check the list of wikis for a wiki that wants such content. For example, searching WikiIndex for "television" turns up this possibility: The TV IV. That wiki looks pretty good, at least on its Main Page. I did not find the site's editorial policies in a couple of clicks, but the help page mentions that you can write reviews of TV shows, which means they evidently do not share Wikipedia's policy of no original research. And in the interest of hair-splitting, when you say "I just joined Wiki", oldschool purists might think you mean to say you just joined the original wiki, WikiWikiWeb. Since there are thousands of wikis, it's best to refer to each wiki by its proper name (this is Wikipedia, for example). --Teratornis 22:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Contacting an admin about annon user in need of block?

I've been doing some recent changes patrolling lately and every once in a while there is a guy like this 142.214.60.130 who is just going to town blanking articles and the such, who do I contact about getting a block to stop the bleeding? Inseeisyou 19:28, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Insee - the administrator intervention against vandalism page has instructions - basically, the vandal needs to have been properly warned and to have kept vandalising. At that point, if you post a notice on the WP:AIV page, an admin will bop the vandal appropriately. TheronJ 19:31, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Update: It looks like the IP has been blocked. Good work on the warnings, Insee. TheronJ 19:33, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Image page change

All of a sudden, I'm seeing "No higher resolution available." on smaller images. Does anyone know where the discussion about this occurred? ShadowHalo 21:13, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Shadow: As far as I can tell, in your preferences, under the "Files" tab, you can set a limit on the size of images on image description pages. If an image is over that limit, it will display at your limit, with a link to a higher res version of the same image. If not, you will get the "no higher resolution available" message. See also Help:Preferences#Files. Hope that helps, TheronJ 22:13, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Has this always been the case? I know that it used to give a link if you wanted to see a larger resolution, but I don't remember ever seeing "No higher resolution available." below the image. ShadowHalo 01:07, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
It's due to changes in the MediaWiki software. For more info, read the B.R.I.O.N. section of the Wikipedia Signpost. Harryboyles 10:17, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Featured Picture of the Day

How can you have the featured picture of the day on your User Page every day ?--Tovojolo 21:50, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, you can use the {{POTD}} template, i.e. add {{POTD}} on your page. Cheers, --KFP (talk | contribs) 21:52, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Featured Article of the Day

Is it possible to have the featured article of the day on your User Page daily ?

If so, how ?--Tovojolo 22:07, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You can put {{Wikipedia:Today's featured article/{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} on your page, which will show the same article that's on the main page. --TeckWiz ^ParlateContribs_@ 22:22, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Email password recovery will not work.

Dear Wikipedia:

On December 2, 2006 I registered the username "Sarlic" with wikipedia under the e-mail address Sarlic@toto99.com.

Despite having gone through all of the verification processes, right now when I click to recover my password, the account is telling me that the username "Sarlic" does not have an e-mail address associated with it.

Please let me know what I need to do to recover my password.

Thanks very much!

Steve McVey (removed e-mail address) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.166.207.96 (talk) 22:19, 5 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Did you ever confirm your e-mail when you created the account? --TeckWiz ^ParlateContribs_@ 22:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cant access pref account

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Preferences#prefsection-7 I cannot acccess it. It does nothing just mentions the prefsection. Yes I'm logged in. What could have happened? BTW I just removed 1,982 pages from my watchlist. -- Darkest Hour 22:19, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Have you tried bypassing your cache?--TBCΦtalk? 06:57, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Trouble nominating an AFD

Hi there, I seem to be fumbling around and stepping on my own feet while trying to list an article for deletion--see here Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Caucasian Americans (second nomination). Could someone help me fix this up and get it listed on the log (and tell me what I did wrong!)? Thanks! --Xnuala 23:02, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'm going to speedy it as a re-creation. It was deleted per consensus in December. --TeckWiz ^ParlateContribs_@ 23:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

W13BY and WJAC

Dear Wikipedia Editors,

I inadvertently placed the W13BY info on the WJAC page. It should be moved to W13BY.

Hopefully, the WJAC information can be placed back on it's respective page.

At one time, WJAC had broadcasted on W13BY.

Sam Jordan, GM W13BY/Pennsylvania Channel 13 Pathway Community Radio Inc. 814.355.4500

I assume you refer to this edit. It has been reverted. Editors are welcome to revert their own edits if they discover an error. PrimeHunter 11:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Smileys, Icons

How can you use Smileys and Icons on your User Page ? --Tovojolo 23:40, 5 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What type of emoticon? Are you referring to "☺", ":)" or "

"?--TBCΦtalk? 06:54, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]