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April 24

How do I resubmit my article?

I have made some revisions as requested and ready to resubmit my article but cannot find a way to resubmit it. I would appreciate any help. Thank you, Lisa — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lmroiter (talk • contribs) 01:38, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I see that you worked out how to resubmit, and have done so, but the reason that you couldn't immediately see how to do so was that in this edit you had deleted the previous feedback and comment, and by doing so you deleted the box with the "Resubmit" button. The way it works is that the previous feedback and comments stay on the draft (to help you and to help subsequent reviewers) until the draft is accepted for publication, at which stage the reviewer will remove the feedback and comments as part of the process of publishing the new article to mainspace. That's why the feedback includes the instruction . --David Biddulph (talk) 06:03, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

User contributions

Hello, why is there actually no link for a user's contributions with their signature? Wouldn't that make sense – analogously to the revisions in the page history, where you do already have this function apart from the talk link?--Hubon (talk) 02:49, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know why there's no contributions link, by default, in signatures of registered users. (There is for IPs.) I could speculate, but maybe a developer could say for sure. If you want to link your contributions, you can create a custom signature. If you want to navigate to other users' contributions more easily, you can enable Popups. Rivertorch^FIRE _WATER 05:42, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I will second the recommendation regarding pop-ups. I use it so often, I sometimes forget that it is not a default and must be enabled. It does quite a few nice things but one of them is that when I hover over your name I get access to a dozen or so links one of which is contributions.--S Philbrick (Talk) 20:27, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks to both of you, Rivertorch^FIRE _WATER and S Philbrick! Would then one of you maybe like to forward this to Phabricator? Since I don't know how things work over there...--Hubon (talk) 00:15, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, what does Phabricator have to do with this? The point is that if you enable Popups, you'll have exactly what you want. And much more. --S Philbrick (Talk) 01:25, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Never heard of Phabricator before today. It doesn't seem to have anything to do with Wikipedia or any of the WMF projects. Rivertorch^FIRE _WATER 02:44, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Rivertorch: Phabricator is the tool used for reporting and tracking bugs in the Wikimedia software. --David Biddulph (talk) 04:10, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I guess I should've known that. I did once file a bug report. Ancient history now. Rivertorch^FIRE _WATER 16:50, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Signatures for IPs are determined by MediaWiki:Signature-anon. The MediaWiki default seen at MediaWiki:Signature-anon/qqx only links contributions. The English Wikipedia has chosen to also link the talk page. There is no reason to link the user page for IP's. Signatures for users without a custom signature are determined by MediaWiki:Signature. The MediaWiki default at MediaWiki:Signature/qqx is nearly identical (it's coded a little differently but the only practical difference is that we avoid a bold selflink on the user's own talk page). The English Wikipedia could add a third link or replace one of the two existing links. There is only reason for a Phabricator request if you want to the change the default for all MediaWiki wikis or all Wikimedia wikis. I don't expect that would be done and I also think consensus for changing the English Wikipedia is unlikely. PrimeHunter (talk) 21:23, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@PrimeHunter: I must admit that I am a bit confused by your answer now... I was asking: Why don't we add the link "contribs" to a user's signature (regardless of whether they are registered or not) apart from the already existing "talk" link (– and yes, I do in fact mean for all WM projects). In this context, I cannot quite follow your comment.--Hubon (talk) 20:45, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Hubon: I thought you only wanted to change the English Wikipedia. To change the default for all Wikimedia wikis (around 900) you would need a Phabricator request. But it would probably only be granted if you could link to a discussion with wide consensus from a large number of wikis, maybe a discussion somewhere at meta:. Millions of signatures across 900 wikis and 15 years use the current system, and editors are generally skeptical about changes to long-established systems which work well. A change would only affect future signatures. I suggest you forget about it. Also, wikis can customize many things and a Wikimedia-wide change of the default would only affect wikis which have not created a local version of MediaWiki:Signature. The only way to change the English Wikipedia is to get consensus here for changing our customized MediaWiki:Signature (as an admin I could change it right now but it would be reverted quickly and I would be admonished). Three links seems a little bloated to me and both existing links are useful for registered users. It's another matter for IP's since they don't have a user page. PrimeHunter (talk) 13:56, 27 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@PrimeHunter: I understand of course. This was only meant as a query to find out about the reasons why it's not consensus up to now. For the question whether we should think about creating such a consensus in future, I'd like to point out once more that we do already have both the user talk and contribs link for all edits in all revision histories...--Hubon (talk) 14:25, 27 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Hubon: I'm not aware of any previous discussions. I guess it was set by MediaWiki developers long ago and there hasn't been any desire to change it. I looked at around 10 Wikipedia languages with a local MediaWiki:Signature. None of them have a contributions link. PrimeHunter (talk) 14:32, 27 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This is wandering a bit off topic, but I for one would prefer to see a contributions link in the default signature, which is one reason why my custom signature contains a contributions link. Hence I would support a proposal to add one, were someone to make such a proposal, whether here or on Meta. ~ ONUnicorn^{(Talk|Contribs)}problem solving 14:34, 27 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

URLs for references

Is there a policy/essay/whatever that says that references to sources that exist online should have URLs? Hack (talk) 03:05, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hack, please see WP:REFB#Information_to_include. DES ^(talk) 04:11, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Incorrect info

Was reading about the 4 Corners area of Florida. I live in this area 24+yrs. U have the Counties correct. However, cities r wrong.Sanford should not be included. Its not near 4 Corners. Clermont (Lake County) is part of 4 Corners. Plz update this asap. This is a very heavy/busy Tourist Area. They are already confused, without Wiki Confusing them more due 2 wrong info! Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.100.100.10 (talk) 05:31, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. It would be helpful if you'd specify what articles are involved. Rivertorch^FIRE _WATER 05:33, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Adding refs

I have already asked this question and had some replies, but because I'm not very competent, I'd appreciate a bit more help. I am editing this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_St._Quentin_Canal

In the notes section, I have added note 5. This refers to p.23 of the book in note 9. If someone could change this so that the book appears in the correct section, I think I'd be able to see what is going on and then be able to work out how to do add more page refs to this or some of the other reference works myself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daveleicuk (talk • contribs) 08:55, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Already done, by User:Trappist the monk. Maproom (talk) 09:34, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Problem replacing the logo on the page LM Wind Power

Hello, I am having trouble replacing the logo on the page LM Wind Power. The company was acquired by GE Renewable Energy and now has a new official logo.

When I try to upload the new jpeg file, I am unable to update the Destination File Name. It shows text there in a png file format, that I cannot click on or edit. Then, when I click "Upload file" I receive the error message that I cannot upload a png file, even though my file is a jpeg. Thanks for your help with resolving this error. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Windcomms (talk • contribs) 09:31, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

User:Windcomms has been editing this article, and only this article, for two years now. I have blocked them as a spamusername, since it seems pretty evident that this particular duck is the "communications" (i.e., PR) office of LM Wind Power. --Orange Mike | Talk 22:18, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

need help

Hi Im new to Wikipedia An author asked me to upload a page about him I did it but the next day it was deleted the reason was: "23:05, 23 April 2017 Graeme Bartlett (talk | contribs) deleted page Alessandro Boccaletti (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement)"

Can some one explain to me the reason ? or how do I upload an author page with links to the books ? thanks Laorin — Preceding unsigned comment added by Laorin (talk • contribs) 09:45, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Laorin, Graeme Bartlett, an administrator, apparently detected that the text of the article, or a significant part of it, was copied from or closely paraphrased from an outside source. Wikipedia has a very strong policy against accepting content that violates any copyright. Articles need to be written in original words, not copied from another web page, including the subjects own bio or resume. Graeme Bartlett did not include in the log entry the URL or other source that was infringed, so i can not quickly verify that his conclusion was accurate, but I have no serious doubt that it was. An article (not just a page) about an author can and should include links to his or her works, but must be an original text describing the author and the author's works.

Note that before being deleted as a copyright infringement, the article had been challenged as being overly promotional.

You may find it easier to work in the draft space, using the article wizard until you have the sources properly cited and the tone properly neutral, but even in draft space you may not simply paste in text from elsewhere. I hope this helps. DES ^(talk) 10:31, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I found that these url's contents were copied https://www.facebook.com/Big.Fat.American.Lion.Book/info?tab=page_info, https://www.kirkusreviews.com/author/alessandro-boccaletti/ and https://www.facebook.com/dr.alessandro.boccaletti/posts/1591945524441258. You should not just copy other people's writings about the topic. If you did write the content at these locations it may be possible to prove that you personally own the copyright and are able to release it under the CC-BY-SA-3.0 license ———see WP:PERMIT. DESiegel's advice is good. I now see you were not notified about Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alessandro Boccaletti by Burning Pillar either. I should have notified you on your talk page too about the speedy deletion for infringing copyright. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 11:16, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

First time posting

I posted a new article (First time poster) on Lorin O'Neil Caccamise. I got a message that it is being reviewed. Lorin actually uses his stage name "Lorin O'Neil" He is an absolute legen in the world of figure skating. I noticed in a posting on Eugene Turner he was cited but there was no page for him. The three links I provided should be enough to start the postings? Please advise. I'm new it Wikipedia postings. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jneitlich (talk • contribs) 18:10, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The message you got probably pointed you to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lorin O'Neil Caccamise, where an editor has nominated your article for deletion. An article about a living person has to follow our Biographies of Living Persons policy, or BLP for short. In order to have an article about this person, we need multiple sources that show why they are notable under our policies. Being involved at a high level in international figure skating might be a good claim of notability, but we have to have sources that document that involvement. Contemporary news articles, books, etc. - all would work. UltraExactZZ ^Said~ Did 18:58, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I have a problem with editing

Hello, my name is Tauheed. I am a big fan of Five Nights at Freddy's: Its series and each of its individual games. What I would like to request you is to kindly let me edit the articles of Five Nights at Freddy's (Series) - Wikipedia; Five Nights at Freddy's 1 - Wikipedia; Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - Wikipedia; Five Nights at Freddy's 3 - Wikipedia; Five Nights at Freddy's 4 - Wikipedia and Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location - Wikipedia.
I would be very grateful if you can enable me to do this and it makes me helpful and confident towards the rest of the environment, eager to gain facts about these games. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 16t.ahmad (talk • contribs) 19:30, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@16t.ahmad: Please see WP:AUTOCONFIRM for the requirements for you to edit those pages. CTF83! 19:50, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Turn to libra

How to collect the wikipedia articles and turn to the libras?1.168.80.144 (talk) 22:48, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Can you explain what you are trying to do? RudolfRed (talk) 23:12, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi IP. I'm guessing here but maybe Help:Books is what you want? --NeilN ^{talk to me} 00:25, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]