User talk:Usingh0663

November 2021

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Recent edits

Per WP:MINOR, you shouldn't mark significant content changes as minor edits, such as in here or in here. The minor edit function only applies to small things such as typo fixes and small formatting changes.

Also, when adding content, try to attribute it to a reliable source, either one already referenced in the article or an entirely new source. There's a comprehensive information page at WP:ILC if you want to learn more. If you want any advice or have any questions feel free to visit the Teahouse. 2604:3D08:4F83:4500:2931:D2A1:369:3685 (talk) 21:34, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

Wikipedia and copyright

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Thanks for the kind email

I'd be happy to work with you to improve Sikhism-related Wiki articles. I think you did great work on improving the Sikh sects article. Just a small tidbit of advice: be careful of citations you use, it's best to use academic/scholary ones. Check out Google Books or Google Scholar if you need to find a source. You can use internet websites as sources but make sure it does not break Wiki's rules against user-generated content, check out WP:UGC for further info. Happy editing! ThethPunjabi (talk) 02:12, 26 February 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for the reply. I'm just a normal kid who's trying to bring more Sampradaic knowledge into the mainstream fold, and unfortunately, very few scholarly work covers this. I'll try to check out things like google scholar for future references. If you have the time, please add some better citations and remove the dumb ones I put like sikhwiki.com (or i'll just do it once I get the time lol). I had to resort to using websites like sarbloh.info, which is 60% good and 40% sus as hell (not because of the sanatan stuff, idc about that). Usingh0663 (talk) 03:16, 26 February 2023 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I believe SikhiWiki and sarbloh.info would be considered UGC and are therefore not allowed to be used as citations on Wikipedia. Just be careful in the future, I made similar mistakes when I started out on Wikipedia last year. If you have access to a school library (digital or physical), you may be able to use their system to find reliable sources. You're doing a great job, keep it up and feel free to reach out to me for any help. ThethPunjabi (talk) 03:24, 26 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks bro. I'll replace all my citations over the course of the coming week. Usingh0663 (talk) 03:26, 26 February 2023 (UTC)

@Usingh0663 Another thing, I saw the images you have been uploading on Wikimedia Commons. I have to warn you that the images are likely under copyright and you used the "own work" licence. Unfortunately, these images are bound to be eventually tagged to be deleted by a patroller or admin and they will likely give you a warning. Be very careful, I honestly avoid uploading any images on Wikimedia Commons that is likely to be under copyright (which lasts for the lifetime of the original author + 70 years after their death in the majority of countries, for India it is + 60 years after their death). I look for historical artwork and photographs (or what is called 'slavish reproductions') instead to be on the safe side, using the copyright tags of PD-old , PD-art , or PD-scan to show the copyright is likely expired due to the age of the work. Just thought I'd let you know so you do not make the same mistakes I did. I was nearly banned from Wikimedia Commons for uploading copyrighted works under false licence tags when I was new, as I came across a lot of older uploads that definitely would not be allowed under the rules so I thought they enforced rules laxly (which was incorrect). I recommend reading up on copyright laws and Wikimedia Commons' rules/policies. By the way, you can upload certain copyrighted images onto English Wikipedia directly if they meet certain criteria. Take care, ThethPunjabi (talk) 00:20, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for cautioning me with your experience. I will review these images & citations as soon as possible. Thank you. Usingh0663 (talk) 12:27, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

Hey bro, this is just a random question. I'm a new wikipedia editor, and I'm planning on writing some articles all by scratch, but I need some help. How do I insert the Sikhism table thing onto the right side of the page? I see the same thing in your profile. Is there a guide or youtube video you can point me to learn the intricacies of editing? Thanks in advance. Usingh0663 (talk) 03:05, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

@Usingh0663 Hey! So the Sikhism thing on the right side of Sikhism-related articles is a type of "template" called a "sidebar". To find it, click the "insert template" function whilst editing and search for "Sikhism sidebar" to insert it where you want (ideally at the top of the article). Let me know if you want me to do it for you. ThethPunjabi (talk) 00:04, 13 March 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for the info. I got it now :) Usingh0663 (talk) 01:46, 13 March 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for finding that Sikh PA source

I’m currently being ganged-up on by users who are siding with the pro-Indian government narrative, nice to see another level-headed user who can act as a voice of reason. The blatant balance issues and bias of that article needs to be addressed. They are ignoring the points we are raising and accusing us of violating WP policies and guidelines when we dare call out their clear bias. ThethPunjabi (talk) 22:04, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

No worries. Thanks for the kind comments. I consulted a group of friends to get some sources, but I couldn't find much else sadly. We need a Khalsa Samachar 2.0 in the future. Usingh0663 (talk) 23:22, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

I'm currently busy writing some essays and working on other projects, so if you can, please handle the Amritpal Singh dispute. If you need manpower I can come and help, but I won't be making any other objections at the moment. Usingh0663 (talk) 23:24, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

@Usingh0663 One of the pro-Indian government narrative users is now claiming the Sikh Press Association is “unreliable”, quite funny. Anyways, no worries about it, it’ll be sorted out eventually. I hope you do well on your projects and essays. ThethPunjabi (talk) 01:52, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

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Creating New Santhiya Article

@CanadianSingh1469 @ThethPunjabi @Jattlife121 @Ronnie Macroni @Twarikh e Khalsa @Javerine - Hello all, just thought I would let you all know that i'm making a new article on Santhiya. Its still in its infancy and I have to upload a few more photos before the article can be complete, but if any of you guys want to add sections, fix typos, etc that would be much appreciated. The article needs to be way longer. Here is the link. Thanks, Usingh0663 (talk) 14:36, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

@Usingh0663 Looks amazing so far. I was actually contemplating creating an article on the same topic. I will add some edits to it. Great job. ThethPunjabi (talk) 14:39, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Thank you so much. Thank you for your support. Usingh0663 (talk) 16:44, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Amazing! CanadianSingh1469 (talk) 15:02, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Thank you veer ji! Usingh0663 (talk) 16:44, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

By the way, if anyone ever needs Sikhi-related images, just scroll through my Wikimedia Commons uploads. I'm sure you'll find something related to what you're writing about on there. ThethPunjabi (talk) 15:11, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Hikayata(n) in Persian?

@CanadianSingh1469 @ThethPunjabi @Jattlife121 @Ronnie Macroni @Twarikh e Khalsa @Javerine - Hello all, apologies for this is not directly related to Wikipedia, but I looking to find PDFs, photos, manuscripts, etc, of the Hikayat Bania(n) in the original Perso-Arabic Script. I have only found Bhai Mani Singh's Dasam Granth Bir with the original Zafarnama & Hikayat in perso-arabic script, but it's akin to doctor's handwriting. Does anybody else have any resource where I can find the Hikayat in persian? Thanks Usingh0663 (talk) 22:00, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

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		Thank you for all your good edits.CanadianSingh1469 (talk) 00:49, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Thank you loads ji <3 Usingh0663 (talk) 01:14, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

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Thanks again Ji you are amazing Usingh0663 (talk) 12:47, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

Email

@Usingh0663

is their an email that I can contact you on? Twarikh e Khalsa (talk) 02:14, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

sikhparcharworldwide@protonmail.com Usingh0663 (talk) 12:48, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

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