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February 27

JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY

Hello,

We at the Schiff Company represent John Benjamin Hickey

I need to change his main picture as he really does not approve of it. I have a headshot he would like to use. How can I replace this main photo?

Alona Browner The Schiff Co — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alonabme (talk • contribs) 00:06, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

You can freely release a photo following the procedures at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. However, there is no guarantee that the image will then be used in the article. the editors decide what is appropriate. And please note that as his representatives, you have a conflict of interest and should not directly edit the article, merely suggest changes and present sources on the article's talk page. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 00:12, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Misstake in table on Mobile telephony in Africa

Mobile telephony in Africa#Current situation

This is supposed to be a table on the 10 main mobile telephony providers in Africa, it has 11 entries and one of them, Airtel, is clearly wrong, the percentages does not add up and there is no mention of Airtel in the source that is referenced. I'm not a contributor on wikipedia, but i thought this might be something someone should look into. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.136.90.173 (talk) 01:35, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome to be a contributor to Wikipedia, but if you'd rather just flag it the article's talk page Talk:Mobile telephony in Africa is the best place to do so. --ColinFine (talk) 16:07, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Editing Gas Detector

Hi I have just submitted an edit for the subject of Gas detector.

I received a warning listing about my edit. As this is my first time ever making an edit like this I am not sure if it is a standard procedure or if I have genuinely done something wrong. I have referenced and linked to an article that I wrote on our web page on the topic. However before I did this I checked a couple of other references on the page and they linked to websites. Could it be the original article was going to be a blog but I have changed it to be a static page on our website. I think the URL still mentions blog but not sure how to remove it?

Before I continue I would like to make sure I am doing the right thing.

thanks Jacquie — Preceding unsigned comment added by AegisSafety (talk • contribs) 04:12, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

@AegisSafety: Your edit triggered an edit filter and was not saved. You should have seen MediaWiki:Abusefilter-warning-links-containing-username. The problem is that you tried to add a link containing your username. As you also indicate here, it is your own website. Such links are often inappropriate and added for promotional purposes but the filter is automated and has not evaluated your specific case. Your edit may be OK and you can use {{request edit}} at Talk:Gas detector to suggest the edit for review. See more at Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. There is a copy of your text at Special:AbuseLog/10057988. See also Wikipedia:Username policy#Usernames implying shared use. You can request a username change at Wikipedia:Changing username. PrimeHunter (talk) 04:36, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

launguage changehttps

For a project in school i am searching for information on the topic BAISAKHI a festival.... I got the information on wikipedia.... but i want than content on the page (information) in marathi launguage... so how do i convert the information text from english to marathi launguage? please help....its urjent..thanks05:41, 27 February 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by KaivalyaNagavekar (talk • contribs)

Hi KaivalyaNagavekar. There is no automatic translation between languages. You can search the language links on the left hand side of any page to see if there is an article in the Marathi Wikipedia (mr:मुखपृष्ठ) but there is none for Vaisakhi. This really only leaves you with looking for information from some other website or source in Marathi. You could use Google Translate to view a machine translation of the page from English into Marathi (see here) but machine translations are notoriously poor.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 14:33, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

about my company

Hello, I will like to post a biography of my company but I don't see where I can do it, I am new on wikipedia, any help will be very appreciated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maxdoxon12 (talk • contribs) 07:45, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Companies do not have "biographies", but in any event you are strongly encouraged not to, please see WP:COI.--ukexpat (talk) 15:09, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

List of Hindu gurus and saints

Dear editors of wiki,

I always see Wikipedia as the highest source of information in any subject. But when I was reading the list of Hindu gurus and saints I failed to see the name of his holiness Sri Chandrasekerendra Saraswati (paramacharyal) who the people of South consider as the holiest sage lived in the last century. Being the greatest devotee of him and many people from South being highly devoted to him on behalf of all I put this request to you please add his name in the list.

Thanks, Regards, Siva — Preceding unsigned comment added by 106.206.117.155 (talk) 08:04, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

We have a [terrible] article on him at Chandrashekarendra Saraswati which I have added to List of Hindu gurus and saints.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 14:40, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Paid editing

I am a professional copy-editor for organizations that do not have native English writers. I would like to offer my services to organizations that have Wikipedia entries which are not well-written. The work I would offer would not be marketing work (except, of course, that better language gives a better image), but simple brush-up of grammar and style.

Would this paid service go against the spirit of Wikipedia?

Thanks for your help.

08:56, 27 February 2014 (UTC)08:56, 27 February 2014 (UTC)~~ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.112.25.104 (talk)

Yes it would, see WP:COI and WP:BESTCOI.--ukexpat (talk) 15:12, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I tend to disagree. Assuming, for the purpose of argument, that the service this person is proposing to offer is in fact copy-editing and re-writing of existing articles, with no significant change in content, I don't see this as violating the current COI guideline. What the "spirit of Wikipedia" demands is hard to say, not all will agree. It seems to me that improvements in the grammar and language of articles that do not introduce or increase bias are quite in line with the "spirit of Wikipedia". That said, i would advise that if the OP goes forward with this s/he should: 1) register an account; 2) disclose this service on his or her user page, along with a list of articles edited in connection with this service, and a list of the clients who paid for each; 3) also disclose such paid editing on the talk page of any article so edited. The proposed change to the Terms of Use would require something of the sort, and it would be best to get in line with it early, in my view. DES ^(talk) 22:22, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I'm going to resort to a slippery slope argument - if we allow paid editing for minor stuff, it is a certainty (not necessarily in this case but more generally) that it will quickly slide into more aggressive editing.--ukexpat (talk) 13:11, 28 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

People hold honestly differing opinions on this matter, but If I recall correctly, there was an RfC that would have effectively banned all paid editing, and that proposal did not achieve consensus. So when asked for advice, we should not act as if that were the policy. Stating our own opinions is perfectly proper, particularly when asked about the "spirit of Wikipedia" rather than the letter of the current policy/guideline, but it is not a bad idea to make it clear that there is a range of views on the point. DES ^(talk) 13:32, 28 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

My latest contribution to Wikipedia (external links)

Dir Sir/Lady,

I had a previous communication with Osrarius regarding my latest contribution to Wikipedia via external links I added to LifeMap Discovery database (http://discovery.lifemapsc.com/). Since Osrarius seems not to be active these days, I would like to address this issue here with you. In brief, I noticed that all the external links I put during last month were removed by him, apparently because of conflict issues.

I would like to kindly clear this matter with you:'LifeMap Discovery database', is an novel up-to-date database that integrates multiple scientific areas such as developmental biology, stem cells and regenerative medicine which is reviewed constantly by a group of qualified scientists all over the world. Our intention is to provide additional valuable information to Wikipedia users about relevant subjects (e.g., links for human organ/tissue development and more).

Nevertheless, LifeMap people have been in dialog with WikiPedia about contributing content and imagery to expand upon developmental biology subjects.

If such a contribution as the external links seems to be problematic, I would like to kindly ask what is the best way we should approach it.

I would highly appreciate your thoughts on this.

Many thanks,

Ariel RinonArielrinon (talk) 09:38, 27 February 2014 (UTC) Arielrinon (talk) 09:37, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If you wish to provide information, it is better to incorporate it into the article and cite it, rather than simply provide an external link. (See the introduction to referencing or referencing for beginners to learn how to cite sources.) Anon126 (talk - contribs) 16:40, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

submission error

hello we have a prob with:

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Sofar Sounds

The comment from the moderator was: "Needs to be better formatted".

Not entirely sure what this means specifically. Could we get a little more information on how to improve?

Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Monicasofar (talk • contribs) 11:52, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it looks like the article is repeated twice so cut back to only one, the citations do not have enough enough information (publication date , author - the "cite" widget above the editing box can help with that formatting). The section titles "Format" and "Music" are not intuitive to me and after reading them, seem to serve more of an advertisement than encyclopedia coverage, which would focus more on history and impact. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 14:43, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Felllatio pictures

I'm rather liberal, but you may not be aware of the photo's on the Wikipedia page "Fellatio". The scientific and legal definitions are OK it's the drawings that you might want to examine for appropriateness. I would think from the definition of the word fellatio one would understand its a verb describing a sexual act. I know some of the photos are artistic expressions, but is this the place to post these and are they necessary? Just sayin' — Preceding unsigned comment added by Spartan caver (talk • contribs) 13:26, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is WP:NOTCENSORED -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 13:41, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia isn't censored and why would you be searching that anyway? — Preceding unsigned comment added by CatcherStorm (talk • contribs) 13:44, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Title is wrong

Hi!

My name is Andrea and I work as International coordinator at the University of Skövde in Sweden. I have just noticed that the name of our university is wrong on the page Skövde University College

I could not edit it, maybe because it is the title. Could you make the change for us? The correct name is University of Skövde.

Thanks in advance!

Kind regards, Andrea

Andrea de Carvalho Diao International Coordinator

International Office Academic Affairs and Student Support University of Skövde Sweden www.his.se/english — Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrea.de.carvalho.diao (talk • contribs) 14:33, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I have moved the article as you requested since a search indicated that it is the common name, and the reason for moving it from this title back in 2009 is not a valid basis under our article titling policy. Best regards--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 14:54, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It's totally false, and due to legal action that my own name is María Ángeles Rodríguez Gonzélez!

IT´S TOTALLY FALSE, AND DUE TO LEGAL ACTION THAT MY OWN NAME IS MARÍA ÁNGELES RODRÍGUEZ GONZÁLEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.179.34.216 (talk) 15:02, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

we do not have an article MARÍA ÁNGELES RODRÍGUEZ GONZÉLEZ (shouting or non shouting). What exactly are you talking about? ( and please note that if you are threatening legal action, you will be blocked, I don't think that you currently are, but you're post is not entirely coherent.) -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 15:12, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps about Ángela Rodicio? Dru of Id (talk) 15:23, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

removed SHOUTing from title... — {{U|Technical 13}} ^{(t • e • c)} 16:11, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. It seems that there is an issue with the article at Ángela Rodicio. If there is, please describe it here or on the discussion ("talk") page for it, which is at Talk:Ángela Rodicio. Wikipedia tries to make sure all articles are balanced and accurate, especially if they are about living people, so we will help you fix this. Anon126 (talk - contribs) 16:21, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Creating a new page

I am having difficulty creating and formatting a new page. Can I be assisted?

The page name is Zack Mukewa — Preceding unsigned comment added by IamTheMoran (talk • contribs) 15:13, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The problem isn't with creation or formatting, it's that he article is completely inappropriate for Wikipedia - it is basically a cv or resumé, which is not permitted.--ukexpat (talk) 15:24, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

(Question about editing) "Categories Box"

While I was researching methods for adding categories to pages I came across something on Help:Category that I was hoping someone could clarify. It's the last sentence of the fourth paragraph in section "2 Putting pages in categories", and it states:

"The categories box also provides links to quickly add, remove, or modify category declarations on the page, without having to edit the whole page"

These links/tools sound like they'd be very helpful to editors, but after looking at dozens of pages I just can't seem to locate any examples of them. So my guess is that either: A) I'm looking in the wrong place; B) there's something wrong with my account (or browser) that is preventing the links from being displayed; or C) the links were part of the Categories Box template at one time but have since been removed — and the Help page just hasn't been updated yet to reflect it.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide. --Echo73 15:55, 27 February 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Echo73 (talk • contribs)

The help page is referring the section at the bottom (usually) of any page that is in a category (including this page, see the Categories below). The help page is, I will admit, misleading, because without enabling the HotCat gadget, you cannot edit categories directly from that box, you can only do so with the article in edit mode.--ukexpat (talk) 16:11, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I have now clarified that section of Help:Category.--ukexpat (talk) 16:17, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Ah! Many thanks, Ukexpat. I've enabled the HotCat pref and am now seeing the links/tools. --Echo73 (talk) 21:21, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Trouble editing normal text near foreign-language text

In Taher Saifuddin, I wanted to edit the date information after the foreign-language representation of his name, changing "born on 4th August 1888" to "4 August 1888 – 12 November 1965". When I attempt this, the "4" ends up in front of the foreign characters. I have tried the normal editor, wikED, and AWB, and it always gets corrupted. What gives? Chris the speller ^yack 16:19, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Took some digging but I found the page Help:Arabic, which supposedly provides some solutions – I've tried a few and they are not working in any of my previews.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 16:50, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Resolved

Thanks much for pointing me in the right direction (pun intended). Using ‎ did the trick, at least in this case. Chris the speller ^yack 17:01, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The immediate formatting problem is resolved but not the article's bigger problem of tone and content. I have made a start but I was reverted as a "vandal" (and I reverted back). So more eyes please, this one needs a lot more work.--ukexpat (talk) 01:35, 28 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Interviews..... Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Tony Grey

After a few months away, I have decided to take another crack at an article submission after it was declined due to inadequate sourcing. I had sources, but the Wikipedia editor said since they came from interviews they were not objective. (Though I did not quote the artist in any of them, only the bio material that was in the stories.) Out of curiosity, I looked up several other contemporaries of my subject on Wikipedia. Without exception, they all used "interviews" of the subject as sources. In some cases, interviews were used only. Did I receive a tougher editor or is there a rule that interviews cannot be used as source material even though these other entries were allowed? I find myself in a situation in which there is plenty of material, but like many human subjects of interest, it is all found in stories that include interviews. Please advise. Thanks. (P.S. I was rusty when I went back into the article and couldn't seem to remember how to insert a new source properly. It is there in the text, but does not show in the draft for some reason.)

Please advise.

Thank you.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Wkolosky (talk • contribs)

The issue isn't that the source is an interview per se - it is in a reliable source - but that the draft needs more references from reliable sources. At the moment the interview is the only secondary source.--ukexpat (talk) 16:32, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

the promotional blurbs that accompany interviews are generally just promotional fluff regurgitating the interviewee's CV not anything that validates that third parties have taken an un-involved interest in the subject. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 17:25, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

That's why I said per se. There is no blanket rule that interviews in otherwise reliable sources can never be used. They must reviewed just like any other source. --ukexpat (talk) 17:40, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for these answers...I understand all. But can someone tell me why Bass Musician Magazine is not a reliable source? (No promotional blurbs are included in my draft from these sources.) Thanks.

I didn't say it wasn't reliable, but as with any source, even for example the New York Times, you have look what it actually says to see if it supports what is being cited.--ukexpat (talk) 18:36, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And with WP:GNG criteria for having a stand alone article on the subject, its having multiple sources independent of the subject that discuss the topic in a significant manner. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 18:52, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

manual of style on synopsis of a book

Are there any guidelines on the preferred style to writing a synopsis of a book for a wikipedia article about a book? Such as the preferred length? --BoogaLouie (talk) 18:22, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The Manual of Style for novels may help. Anon126 (talk - contribs) 18:40, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And Wikipedia:WikiProject Books/Non-fiction article for non-fiction.--ukexpat (talk) 18:41, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! --BoogaLouie (talk) 19:13, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Kobe Carter Dixie Landin

Of someone that knew the child your report indicated that he suffer moderate injuries which are not true. He suffer with Major Injuries. He fell 25 feet from the ride. He had a brain injury, a fracture neck, two broken arms, from his waist deep to his feet were broken, he had a crack spleen and also a blood clot and his spinal cord. Now I don't think that Moderate at all. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.63.162.67 (talk) 19:20, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

In any event, I have removed that incident, and one other, from the article as unsourced. Not really sure what the soured one adds either.--ukexpat (talk) 19:30, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Why was my post removed?

The idea of this project was first suggested by a fan of Led Zeppelin while Robert was on tour during The Fate Of Nations in January 1994. The Mexico show was the last night and while the audience applauded that, Plant responded negatively having a deep desire to continue performing. He was at the end of his solo run. The fan was staying at the same Hotel as Plant in Mexico City met up with him 3 times. They discussed why the fan had traveled from Maryland USA to the show and Plant expressed interest in his Led Zeppelin necklace the "Hermit" among other things Zeppelin. Over breakfast the day after the show the fan expressed a concern and an idea about Plant's next project. While Plant was at first reluctant about the suggestion he made a promise to the fan. A copy of the handmade Hermit necklace for a phone call to Jimmy. Hands shuck. This call quickly led to the fan hearing on the radio back in the States that Plant and Page were in the studio recording. Ten year later the fan on Father's Day delivered the necklace to Security who delivered it to Plant. Plant wore the necklace that night for the Strange Sensations at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Promises kept by fan and legend! The 2 albums and tours were a great hit to many fans who never saw Zeppelin. [3]

{email address redacted}— Preceding unsigned comment added by BrettmeetsPlant011994 (talk • contribs) 19:41, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It was reverted because you did not cite a single source to verify the added material.--ukexpat (talk) 20:26, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

article about Diane Carey

In the wikipedia article about me, there are two books listed which I did not write. They are the two "children's books." I don't write children's books and have never heard of these two. This information is being used by some press/publishers, etc., and it would be helpful if these two title could be removed.

Thank you,

Diane Carey {e-mail address redacted} — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.231.180.161 (talk) 19:44, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Amazon thinks that someone called Diane Carey wrote A digger, a dump truck... and A Lion,a Tiger..... Is Amazon wrong, or is that another Diane Carey? Maproom (talk) 20:13, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Note: I've raised this issue on the article's talk page at Talk:Diane Carey. Anon126 (talk - contribs) 20:17, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I've removed the children's book listing per WP:BURDEN.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 23:57, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Someone is sabotaging my page

Hi and thank you in advance for your help....

I am the real Rick Shapiro: Rick Shapiro

Someone is purposefully sabotaging my wiki page.. this is the second time I have had to correct the changes made. The statements are harmful and derogatory statements.

How can this be monitored and corrected? I would hate to have to remove my page permanently. I value the service and information your organization provides.

Thank you.

Rick Shapiro — Preceding unsigned comment added by Therealrickshapiro (talk • contribs) 19:48, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It seems to have been fixed already. We get this sort of thing a lot, and it's usually corrected quickly. If there are still some issues, please describe them (either here or at the article's discussion page) and we will try to help you handle them. Anon126 (talk - contribs) 20:04, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Are you sure about that, Anon126? Please check my most recent edit there. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:24, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Pending changes protection requested for that article. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:32, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

araria district

araria is a small town of Bihar and here born many great people like nilesh Mishra is also from araria district — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.214.156.148 (talk) 21:06, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, Wikipedia has an article about it at Araria district. And about the small town at Araria. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:26, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

my edit keeps getting erased

Why does my edit keep getting erased? I added a name to the survivor list of the Bataan Death March, but after a couple days it gets erased. Why? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mikekelley6283 (talk • contribs) 21:50, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

because you are not providing a reliably published source that can verify the claim; and because the list consists only of those who went on to do something which others felt was worthy of writing about so that they have a Wikipedia article. The list is not a memorial to everyone who was impacted.-- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 22:05, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect page prevents moving an article?

Fourth VP-44 has been expanded and now should be renamed VP-44. However there is a redirect page that redirects VP-44 to Fourth VP-44. Can somebody please do this, or tell me how to do it. (I know how to move a page, but I don't know what to do about the redirect page.) Lou Sander (talk) 23:44, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Just make the move as normal. The only edit in the page history of the target is the redirect so you should be able to move over the redirect. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:52, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Done! Thanks. Lou Sander (talk) 23:57, 27 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]