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March 5[edit]

Article/Draft Expiration Ray Lorenzato--Sculptor[edit]

Hello I drafted an article about Ray Lorenzato (Sculptor), which was subsequently put into a draft-mode, pending requested revision. This was in September. Am I at risk of losing it due to some expiration date? Thank you. And please visit the page if you'd like to share your input otherwise. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ecoarts1 (talk • contribs) 05:02, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Ecoarts1: Yes, if the page has not been edited for 6 months, it becomes eligible for deletion as abandoned (WP:G13). If the system is operating correctly, you should receive a warning notification, but there is no guarantee of that. To delay the process just make an edit to the page... a simple one would be to fix the headings per MOS:HEAD removing the bolding and adding appropriate heading levels. Please remember to sign your posts on talk pages by typing four tildes (~~~~). Thank you. Eagleash (talk) 05:18, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Spurious CAPTCHA[edit]

When attempting to edit the article Alice Eagly (version https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alice_Eagly&oldid=863570407 ), no matter what change I make (e.g., adding an insignificant space inside a template) I get the familiar CAPTCHA with "Your edit includes new external links". Is this a known bug of the MediaWiki software? Or caused by some kind of transient database inconsistency connected with that article version? 192.118.27.253 (talk) 09:10, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Someone reported this in February. If you were editing a section, not the whole article, then you may have run into phab:T211848, a known issue. -- John of Reading (talk) 10:55, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

create a page[edit]

how can i create a new page and right about a person?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mmadcat (talk • contribs) 10:17, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Mmadcat. Well, the first thing you can do is to stop vandalising articles. Then, I always advise new editors to spend a few weeks or months improving existing articles before they try the difficult task of writing a new article. This not only gives them a chance to learn how Wikipedia works, and its rules and policies, but it also does some much-needed work in improving some of our millions of inadequate articles. When you are ready to think about a new article, read and study your first article. I have put some links to be going on with on your user talk page. --ColinFine (talk) 10:31, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia Account live[edit]

Hi,

I am trying to create my Wiki profile, but it's rejected. please update if i made any mistake or missed a point.


Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Abhimanyu mishra (talk • contribs) 13:30, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Abhimanyu mishra: You seem to misunderstand the purpose of Wikipedia; it is not social media that has "profiles". This is an encyclopedia that has articles about subjects shown with independent reliable sources to meet the relevant notability guidelines. Wikipedia has no interest in what an article subject wants to say about itself, only in what third parties say about it. Please also read the policy on autobiographies; I've also posted information about this on your user talk page. 331dot (talk) 13:39, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

recreating a page the author deleted before moving to article space[edit]

I came across a userspace draft that the author just blanked and has been nominated for speedy deletion. I took a look at it and it appears to be a good article. here if anyone wants to see. Is it kosher for me to copy-paste it into a new draft page? valereee (talk) 14:17, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Valereee: Yes, if you provide the attribution for the previous editors. See WP:CWW. RudolfRed (talk) 18:25, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
RudolfRed, Thanks! I put a tag on it contesting the speedy, and it's been returned to draft space. I'm actually not sure the subject is going to turn out to be notable enough, but at least this way I can look for some sources. Appreciate the help! valereee (talk) 19:22, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Questions About 167.21.142.30[edit]

This is a shared IP, but blocked for vandal with account creation disabled. Is it appropriate? Because this affect new comers using this IP to create accounts.--94rain Talk 14:49, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hi 94rain. In cases of repeated damage to articles, blocks are sometimes necessary to protect our content. This often has to include people creating new accounts in order to circumvent the block. Because blocks also deter good-faith would-be contributors, most blocks on IP addresses are short-term.
If the block is affecting your editing, then as an editor with a record behind you, you could consider applying for IP block exemption: Bhunacat10 (talk), 10:35, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

9/11 attacks[edit]

you may think this is an old topic well its not and I would be happy to help you with your research of whatever you are doing on wiki. Well the 9/11 attacks were on well 9/11 idiot. so it killed more than 9,000,000,000 people so thats all you need to know. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.249.55.37 (talk) 15:10, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, IP user. You do realise that you have just called several thousand people "idiot", most of whom (like me) have no idea what you are talking about or why? This is a page for help with editing Wikipedia: what is your question about editing Wikipedia? --ColinFine (talk) 16:11, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
The IP user has never made a constructive edit and is obviously trolling. – Teratix ₵ 22:58, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

How do I change a page title?[edit]

How does one change the title of a wiki page? I don't seem to have the move button option. Why is that? Many thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lucykeystratton (talk • contribs) 15:40, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Lucykeystratton, You do not have enough contributions. The privilege unlocks when your account is 4 days old with at least 10 edits.WelpThatWorked (talk) 15:42, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox chronology formatting[edit]

The X Tour (Christina Aguilera) - see the infobox, the items in the chronology section are not centred or aligned correctly. See other articles for concert tours (such as Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour) for how I assume it should properly appear. Any clues for fixing this? TheKaphox T 19:09, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The X Tour
Tour by Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera concert chronology
Reputation Stadium Tour
Tour by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift concert chronology
@TheKaphox: It looks right to me in Firefox and Vector. I copied the current code here. What exactly do you think is wrong? PrimeHunter (talk) 21:51, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@PrimeHunter: Compare the screenshots: 1, 2 (hosted on Imgur) TheKaphox T 21:54, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@TheKaphox: I'm not at all certain what is wrong either. You mention 'chronology section' are you possibly referring to the 'table', I.e. the grid-like part with a list of tour dates? An infobox is the small pane at rthe top right of many Wiki pages. If this is the case and you want it to look similar to the Taylor Swift page, open the source (click edit source) at that section, see how it is formatted and use the same mark up at the Aguilera page. Suggest experimenting by using edit source at the point you want to edit and checking by using 'preview'. Cheers. Eagleash (talk) 22:27, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Eagleash: See here and view the discrepency between the chronologies within the infoboxes: screenshot TheKaphox T 22:34, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@TheKaphox: Sorry, still not seeing it. Please clarify exactly what you feel is wrong. thank you. Eagleash (talk) 22:39, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
It's about the infobox field below "concert chronology". Screenshot 1 shows "The X Tour" to the left on a new line. My browser shows it centered on the same line like "Reputation Stadium Tour" in screenshot 2. The last screenshot from this section shows "The X Tour" on the same line but to the left of the center. I see it centered. I don't know what causes the difference. You appear to have the default "Vector" skin at Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-rendering. What is your browser? Is it the same if you log out? Do you see the same difference in the combined table here? It looks fine to me. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:24, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Migrating very old account to new account, without permissions[edit]

After the better part of a decade, I've decided to rejoin the fold and start editing again. I have the Username of the original account, but no access to the email that I used. I have created a new account, but I am unable to ask for a merge request with due to restrictions on new accounts. Any thoughts on getting access or who I might be able to contact to get an uncontroversial move initiated? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lincoln7711 (talk • contribs) 20:05, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Lincoln7711: Unless there is some compelling reason, it's probably best to just use your new account. Put a notice on the user page of the old account that you've "moved" to the new account, and a notice on the new one pointing back into the deep dark past. (i.e., the old user page). -Arch dude (talk) 21:16, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Lincoln7711: In addition, if you have no access to your old email account, you would have to prove some other way that this was really you (committed identity or similar comes to mind). As for your other question, moving is enabled once you reach 10 edits and 4 days on your account. If you cannot wait that long, you can request a move at Wikipedia:Requested moves/Technical requests. Regards SoWhy 08:41, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

How do we remove advertisement notification from top of page?[edit]

Hello,

How would we go about editing this page so that the advertisement notification is not on top? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CK-12_Foundation

I am new to this.

-S — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ses ck12 (talk • contribs) 22:53, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

It's going to have to be significantly trimmed to remove promotional verbiage and to better source the info that is there. You're also going to have a hard time with your user name because it gives the impression that you are associated with the group. See WP:COI and WP:CORPNAME. I suspect others will jump in and start to trim the article, but if not, I will check back later when I have time and see what I can do. TimTempleton (talk) (cont) 23:23, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
This question also has some answers at the Teahouse. @Ses ck12: Please don't ask the same question in more than one place. RudolfRed (talk) 00:32, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Done CK-12 Foundation has now been pruned of all promotional content, and I've removed the 'advertisement' template. Nick Moyes (talk) 01:04, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Creating the headline for a new wiki page[edit]

I have drafted what my new Wikipedia page should look like but there was no place to enter the official title- instead it automatically dropped in my username. Should I have created an individual account for the page I’m creating or is there a specific way to title my page? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.253.27.13 (talk) 23:27, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Don't create an individual account for the page. You posted this question without logging in. Which page is it about? PrimeHunter (talk) 23:39, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

It’s for university of Denver’s college of arts humanities and social sciences page- I’m the intern and nobody in the office (including myself) knows how to work Wikipedia, I’ve drafted what I wanted but maybe in the wrong draft page? So nothing’s published/saved — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.96.72.154 (talk) 23:55, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

You are still not logged in and you failed to give the exact title or URL so I had to search for the page. Is it about User:CAHSS DU/sandbox/College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences which has not been edited by a user since November? The page name is automatically displayed as title and the current page name is fine while it's a draft created by User:CAHSS DU. Click "Submit your draft for review!" in the box at top if you want it to be reviewed as a possible encyclopedia article. If it's accepted then the reviewer will give it a suitable title. PrimeHunter (talk) 00:57, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@CAHSS DU: Please also note that your user name is not acceptable and must be changed, because it names an organization, not an individual: see WP:USERNAME. Also note that you are a paid editor WP:PAID and must disclose this. (Sorry, I do realize that interns only get "paid" a pittance, but it still counts.) -Arch dude (talk) 17:57, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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