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Question from SDIL1 on Draft:San Diego International Law Journal (18:25, 7 March 2024)

Hello there. How do I get the table to appear to the right in mobile view? Thank you?

I made the table to appear similar to the infobox journal template, but the mobile view is problematic.

Is there a way to incorporate the table inside a template so that the page displays similarly to other Law Journal pages using the same template?

I don’t want to use the infobox journal template because there are parameters missing for info that I need to display like “Volume” and “Faculty Advisor.” That’s why I made a table instead. However, it’s causing the mobile page to appear differently than with the template.

Any ideas? Thank you. --SDIL1 (talk) 18:25, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

@SDIL1. I'm unsure. What table are you talking about? {{Infobox journal}} is a standard infobox that is used on articles about journals. ─ Aafī (talk) 05:39, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from His writings (20:14, 20 March 2024)

Hello how do I get my page publicly published? --His writings (talk) 20:14, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

March thanks

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Thank you for improving article quality in March! - I uploaded Madeira vacation pics (from back home, at least the first day) and remember Aribert Reimann. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:04, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

Next day, around Porto da Cruz, on Bach's birthday --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:50, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

Some days later, a calf in the mist and chocolate cake, and a story of collaboration --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:05, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bhlarg (10:03, 29 March 2024)

Should I spend money to achieve a completely accurate representation of an edit? Recently got a medium level edit of Spacelords (Raiders of the lost planet) that would require an almost entire rebuild including general gameplay and full understanding of what it was/is, despite it being free its described as a demo in some steam reviews, and having tried to experience it in the past to the same conclusion. --Bhlarg (talk) 10:03, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

@Bhlarg: Do you mean someone asked you money for making an edit on Wikipedia? Paid-editing on Wikipedia is strictly prohibited. One needs to follow certain principles of editing such as having reliable sources that backup the information, writing information in a neutral tone, when contributing to Wikipedia. Best regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 13:59, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

That's not exactly the case in terms of Spacelords. I am not being paid or was said to be paid for an edit to their Wikipedia page. The main question asked was that would it be responsible to pay for access to all currently available content within the game as to make a full rework of the page itself, considering its more of a "Pay to win" system. I have recently decided it might have been worth the trouble considering their more recent works under Nintendo, specifically "Metroid: Dread" that they are still an active studio and aren't using Spacelords as a way to keep money flowing. Despite this distrusting attitude, it seemed like a genuinely interesting rebuild that would have been a fun side project. Unfortunately, time was not exactly on my side on whether or not to decide or even write this reply. Thanks for your consideration, but in the end I think I will keep my wallet. --Bhlarg (talk) 3:57, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

New Pages Patrol newsletter April 2024

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Help Muslim World Article

Member Manticore repeatedly deleted sentences about Islam growth which was based on Pew Research. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.140.166.67 (talk) 18:08, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Please help improve Muslim World Article. Member Manticore repeatedly deleted sentences about Islam growth according to Pew Research.

In 1900 Muslims only numbered 200 million followers or 12% of the world population. This percentage drastically increased over the last 100 years due to higher birth rate in Muslim majority countries.[1][2] Pew Research have estimated the number will be around 2.2 billion in 2030 and 2.8 billion, or 30 percent of world population, in 2050.[3][4]

In Muslim world article user Manticore had deleted this sentences with different reason. First he claimed it was out of topic, poor written (it could targetted non English contributors), and wikipedia not a Crystal Glass (but in Religion Growth Population had cited Pew Research estimated).

I'd really apprecite if you don't post messages at the top of my user talk page. There is a big note stating that post new messages at bottom. I am also unsure which article you are talking about. It would be good if you can share the link if you want to get my feedback. However, I really don't improve articles on request. I have my own life and interests. Best regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 16:00, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from DingDong988 (13:33, 8 April 2024)

Hello how can i add pictures? --DingDong988 (talk) 13:33, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from MJ Nicholson on John Learmont (15:22, 12 April 2024)

I am disappointed that no mention has been made of General John’s contribution to the successful ‘handover operation’ of Rhodesia. As the Brigade Commander he played a pivotal role in the operation. Also there’s no mention of his parents - was his father Colonel Learmont who received military evacuees from Op Haddock in Gibraltar in July 1940? --MJ Nicholson (talk) 15:22, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @MJ Nicholson. Welcome to Wikipedia, an open encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Articles are contributed to by people like you on Wikipedia. Wikipedia contributes edit on the encyclopedia voluntarily and contribute to their topics of interest on their own will and according to what they find in reliable sources to which they have access. If you have reliable resources that mention information about John Learmont, please feel free to include that information in your own words in the given article. Take a look at WP:NPOV and WP:CITE when you try adding the information. ─ Aafī (talk) 19:22, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

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April thanks

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Thank you for improving article quality in April! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:43, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Rename request

Hello Aafi,

Please rename these pages:

1. Fazlul Karim (scholar) to Syed Fazlul Karim 2. Rezaul Karim (scholar) to Syed Rezaul Karim

This reflects their family name and common name.

Thanks.–𝐎𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥 𝐐𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢 ʕʘ̅͜ʘ̅ʔ 01:11, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Z5c02A on Dorothy Lane Market (12:00, 7 May 2024)

Hello,may you help me with this topic of watercycle --Z5c02A (talk) 12:00, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Djmooyall23 (18:01, 9 May 2024)

Why is my article about the top rapper hip-hop singer Daniel_Marc_Mouyal not approved I'm paid for this task can you please help me out publish the article? --Djmooyall23 (talk) 18:01, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

@Djmooyall23: Follow the suggestions given by the reviewer. I am very least interested in music-related articles. ─ Aafī (talk) 08:30, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Pyrope Beauty (19:44, 12 May 2024)

Hey, i want to create a page for my company --Pyrope Beauty (talk) 19:44, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from JayV21N (01:27, 13 May 2024)

Hello. I’d like to add some information on the Chicago street gang section since I grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood throughout my child up to my young adult years. --JayV21N (talk) 01:27, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

New Article Help

Salam Alaikum,

Recently submitted my first article on the Islamic Academia subsection of Islamic Philosophy. I submitted a page for a philosopher who is rising in fame and recognition in the Muslim community quite significantly, he was originally a PhD student of Abdal Hakim Murad and a close friend of his. Now he has gained significant affect in Islamic philosophy dialogues. I didn't find many reviewers in this niche save you, so was wondering if you could take a look!

Many thanks! Cogitarus (talk) 21:02, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Wa alaykums salam, @Cogitarus. The only thing that can help is what has been summarised at WP:42, and it is, "Articles generally require significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the topic" so that they meet the general notability guideline, our article inclusion guidelines. This page delves into several unique and individual notability criterias for different types of people and it would be beneficial for you to go through it. I also suggest you to look around and see works about him, rather than works by him. These may include peer-reviewed articles, reliable news resources, in-print or online, languages don't matter, that significantly discuss him. Best regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 06:23, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
Hmm. I added multiple sources that mention him and fulfill some of these criteria however I am a bit curious as almost every page I look at concerning muslim figures fulfill a similar level of sources. Take a look at for instance the page of Faraz Rabbani or Jonathan A. C. Brown both seem to cite little known tabloids and even their own articles. Am I missing something here? Cogitarus (talk) 11:58, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
@Cogitarus If something exists in a bad condition, is not a valid reason for making a new bad thing. Improvements should be made to existing articles that have remained in such a condition. Nice articles around the subject that you can look up to are Mahmud Hasan Deobandi (a Good Article), and others such as Taha Karaan and Ebrahim Desai, among many others. The reason that a vast majority of article related to Muslim figures exist in a terrible state is very simple one, and it is that not many people are here who have interest in these topics. I hope this makes sense. ─ Aafī (talk) 13:07, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
I understand that of course, I was just wondering whether the fact that they possibly do not reach the threshold of notability but are never really revoked is strange. How do they get approved as they are if not by an approved reviewer?
Also thank you for the examples, are there any of living people? Cogitarus (talk) 00:29, 8 May 2024 (UTC)
@Cogitarus This encyclopedia has developed over the years so the processes and guidelines. For example, the article on Faraz Rabbani was created in 2004 when the WP:AFC didn't exist - and since the newness of the encyclopedia, people then worried about more content? rather than directly and strictly focusing on quality principles. Things and times have changed. Improvements should be made to these old articles by those that know the subject. Of those that I'm aware about the living people, Muhammad ibn Adam Al-Kawthari is okay, whilst Rafiq Ahmad Pampori and Nazir Ahmad Qasmi are in more better states. ─ Aafī (talk) 16:33, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Emmaleamusic (13:55, 22 May 2024)

Hi There, I'm so very new to all of this, and in all honesty, I am not that well experienced in this side of things. I am just about to release my 15th track in Electro Swing and I have noticed that artists with less releases, have wiki pages. So am I doing it all wrong? Is there a specific way to claim or create an artist profile? Many thanks, Emma :) --Emmaleamusic (talk) 13:55, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

May thanks

story · music · places

Thank you for improving articles in May! - Today's story mentions a concert I loved to hear (DYK) and a piece I loved to sing in choir, 150 years old (OTD). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:05, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

You did well

@Aafi, thank you for the work. It makes me believe you are good in Islamic related stuffs (that I got stacked with). Thanks for the act of Kindness. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 23:10, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I am glad that I have been helpful. ─ Aafī (talk) 14:27, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Drug De Addiction Center

A Drug De-Addiction Center is a specialized facility dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction to drugs and other substances. These centers provide comprehensive treatment programs designed to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction. Services typically include medical detoxification, individual and group therapy, counseling, medication management, and aftercare planning. The goal of a drug de-addiction center is to support individuals in achieving and maintaining sobriety, improving their overall health, and reintegrating into society as healthy, productive individuals. Shudhikarangkp (talk) 09:25, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Shudhikarangkp (07:19, 3 June 2024)

Hello Mentor, I want to start a page on the topic of "Drug De Addiction Center" please suggest how will i start and which point i will keep in mind to write, can i take help of AI tools to write, please suggest --Shudhikarangkp (talk) 07:19, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Shudhikarangkp. Anything that you plan to write on Wikipedia should comply with the notability guidelines i.e. generally it should have significant coverage in multiple, reliable sources that are independent of it. It should adhere to the manual of style and neutral point of view. You can take helo from AI tools but make sure that the resulting content complies with these guidelines i.e. is neutral, is written in your own wordings (does not copy paste) and includes citations to reliable sources. Best regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 16:47, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from ArazJalalZangabady (01:03, 5 June 2024)

Hello there, my father was a kurdish writer who wrote books in arabic his name is Jalal Zangabadi and i would like to dedicate a Wikipedia page for my father so people who search him could get sufficient information about him in a site like Wikipedia. Thank you for your help in advance. --ArazJalalZangabady (talk) 01:03, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @ArazJalalZangabady and thank you for thinking of this but it appears that you have a very huge conflict of interest. If your father and his work has received a significant coverage in secondary resources such as books and news, you can submit a draft through WP:AFC however please make sure it is adequately sourced and complies with neutral point of view and does not include puffery. ─ Aafī (talk) 16:52, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from DrewMan2112 (23:40, 6 June 2024)

Hi! How do I insert an image into an infobox? --DrewMan2112 (talk) 23:40, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @DrewMan2112. MOS:IBI should help you easily understand the process. ─ Aafī (talk) 18:19, 7 June 2024 (UTC)
I'm sorry, but I don't understand this. Do you mind explaining it more easily? DrewMan2112 (talk) 13:27, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
Sure, I would love to. What is the article where you want to add an image into the infobox? Have you uploaded the image, either locally here or on Wikimedia Commons? ─ Aafī (talk) 15:44, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
I am trying to add an infobox to my user page, and I'm not sure what you mean about uploading the image. DrewMan2112 (talk) 17:42, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
Okay. So any infobox has a parameter for example like |image= Name of the file.jpg which is used to add an image. About uploading, I meant to say that if that image doesn't exist yet on Wikimedia Commons or here, you would need to upload it first. ─ Aafī (talk) 18:26, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
I am so sorry, but I just realized that this whole time, I meant to be talking about userboxes, not infoboxes. How do upload an image into a userbox? DrewMan2112 (talk) 20:18, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
Actually, nevermind. Can you give me some suggestions on how to move around userboxes? I want mine to be organized into a sort-of square. DrewMan2112 (talk) 21:02, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

Help on Muhammad Page

Hi, can you please help with the page on the prophet Muhammad? I am having issues with other editors who are uninformed about the topic deleting my edits. They are not educated about the topic of sira and post invalid and fabricated stories, quote erroneous sources, and other issues. DivineReality (talk) 07:41, 9 June 2024 (UTC)

Hello @DivineReality. Just a bit of advice. Although I understand your perspective, it's best to not to refer to other editors as "uneducated." This may come off as WP:PersonalAttack and goes against mutual WP:GOODFAITH, leading to the matter of being blocked. StarkReport (talk) 07:39, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
@DivineReality: As noted by @StarkReport in their response, it is not okay to call others outrightly as uneducated. This is a collaborative place where we come together in a friendly manner to share into the sum of all human knowledge taking care of verifiability and accuracy in the scholarship. Over the last few months, I have really been semi-actively engaged with this encyclopedia due to my own life but all I can say, the article's talk page is the place. You can leave a message for members of the Wikipedia:WikiProject Islam on the project's talk page asking them to contribute into the discussion rather than support your arguments. (See WP:CANVASSING). As @VR has already made a note, primary sources should be avoided. I advice you to contribute in the discussions very calmly and explain how and why the changes made are necessary and seek a consensus there because edit warring is not a good practice. In order to have something reach the level of consensus, it is really not fine to enter into a defensive mode. Put up your point, argue with a neutral friendly manner, and let others contribute. This is how good and fruitful discussions are shaped. Best regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 18:35, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
I've read the part on what constitutes a personal attack. It doesn't line up with anything I've written. But I'll change it here to just "uninformed" anyways. Thanks. DivineReality (talk) 22:33, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Yyyyy1111 (20:22, 14 June 2024)

How do I change a picture? --Yyyyy1111 (talk) 20:22, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Yyyyy1111: What picture do you want to change?, what do you want to change it to? - FlightTime (open channel) 21:05, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Frederickgoodman40 on Stadler KISS (22:40, 16 June 2024)

How do I add a photo or video to the Gallery Section of the Stadler KISS?

Wiki page is Stadler KISS train --Frederickgoodman40 (talk) 22:40, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Frederickgoodman40 on Stadler KISS (23:50, 16 June 2024)

Can I add a photo or video to this Wikipedia page dem my iPhone foto gallery ? --Frederickgoodman40 (talk) 23:50, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

@Frederickgoodman40: I am sorry but the page already has a plenty of images on it. You can however contribute your images on Wikimedia Commons. Regards, ─ Aafī (talk) 07:19, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Adoption

Hi, I saw that you were currently accepting adoptees and I was wondering if you could adopt me? I know that you only have 2 spots, but you're listed as "currently accepting" on the page and both your adoptees haven't edited since February or Janruary. Thanks, GoldRomean (talk) 02:56, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

@GoldRomean: I'd be glad to but I'm not finding too much time these days to be around on this encyclopedia: life, academia and many things altogether. For the AAU page, I'd need to update that. I'm readily available for any advises that I can give but adoption currently seems a bit difficult. Sorry. ─ Aafī (talk) 05:01, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
Hi, that's okay. Can I suggest removing your name from the list of adopters currently adopting! Thanks anyway! Cheers, GoldRomean (talk) 11:22, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
I've changed it to currently not accepting. Regards, ─ Aafī on Mobile (talk) 11:26, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you! I hope to see you again sometimes. Until then, GoldRomean (talk) 17:38, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mastershubhamverma (06:06, 22 June 2024)

hello i want to create a wikipedia page upon myself. I am a National Record Holder Designer --Mastershubhamverma (talk) 06:06, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Nureni Adeniran (22:01, 20 June 2024)

Hello, how do I upload my profile on wikipedia --Nureni Adeniran (talk) 22:01, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Nureni Adeniran. Write about yourself on Wikipedia is strongly discouraged. Don't do it! ─ Aafī (talk) 04:10, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Dr. Nureni Adeniran is an important personality whose profile should be uploaded 102.88.70.12 (talk) 06:34, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Petbizs (11:15, 22 June 2024)

I want to add a Draft topic. Please guide me --Petbizs (talk) 11:15, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

June thanks

story · music · places

Thank you for improving article quality in June! - Today we have a centenarian story (documentation about it by Percy Adlon) and an article that had two sentences yesterday and was up for deletion, and needs a few more citations. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:07, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

Today is a feast day for which Bach composed a chorale cantata in 1724 (and we had a DYK about it in 2012). Can't believe that Jodie Devos had to die, - don't miss her video from the Opéra-Comique at the end, - story to come. The weekend brought plenty of music sung and listened to, and some of it is reflected in the last two stories! + pics of good food with good company --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:54, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Tabla nks (12:05, 27 June 2024)

buna ziua as dori sa imi incarc meciurile pentru boxrec.cum procedez? --Tabla nks (talk) 12:05, 27 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mfuamba (15:16, 3 July 2024)

How can y pubish an article? --Mfuamba (talk) 15:16, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Unknownibex (21:51, 4 July 2024)

hey, how do i write a new article and add it to a list that is already published on wikipedia --Unknownibex (talk) 21:51, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from KELANEISH (18:34, 13 July 2024)

How do I create a citation? --KELANEISH (talk) 18:34, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

@KELANEISH: WP:CITE should help. Regards, Aafi (talk) 05:52, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Karnish 16 (05:28, 15 July 2024)

Hi Can you please check my sandbox article and let me know if its usable and as per Wiki format and can we publish this ? --Karnish 16 (talk) 05:28, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Karnish 16 and thanks for the question. Please thoroughly go through the manual of style. Regards, Aafi (talk) 06:51, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
Thanks @Aafi I will go through it. Karnish 16 (talk) 07:01, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

July thanks

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Thank you for improving article quality in July! - Today's story is about a photographer who took iconic pictures, especially View from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Manhattan, 9/11, yesterday's was a great mezzo, and on Thursday we watched a sublime ballerina. If that's not enough my talk offers chamber music from two amazing concerts. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:58, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

Rename request AdamTSWiki to Nimbocrux

Hi Aafi! Apologies for not getting back sooner. Could I get a rename AdamTSWiki to Nimbocrux? I'm unable to log into Nimbocrux. I've forgotten the password and I can't reset it. I think it's associated with an email I no longer have access to? — Preceding unsigned comment added by AdamTSWiki (talk • contribs) 11:47, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Damwhizzy (08:20, 30 July 2024)

Do i get paid for editing on wikipedia? --Damwhizzy (talk) 08:20, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

@Damwhizzy. No. Please see WP:COI for further information. Regards, Aafi (talk) 11:17, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lloyd Takawira Dube on User:Lloyd Takawira Dube (23:00, 1 August 2024)

Hello,how to create my biography --Lloyd Takawira Dube (talk) 23:00, 1 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Creativeme3 (14:56, 6 August 2024)

how do I change the name of page I created --Creativeme3 (talk) 14:56, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Insert photo

Hello please I would like insert my photo in my account wassim helal1 Wikipedia i m goalkeeper handball i play in france Wassim helal1 (talk) 11:49, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

August thanks

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Thank you for improving article quality in August! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:53, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ajsciccha (08:07, 16 August 2024)

Hi, I had made a page on Wikipedia which earlier was said to lack references and upon adding references, it said that the page was nominated for speedy deletion and even before I could try to contest, the page was deleted. How can I navigate this situation? --Ajsciccha (talk) 08:07, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

@Ajsciccha: I see that Draft:Arghya Sengupta was deleted for being an unambigious advertisement. In order to rectify, go through WP:NPOV amd WP:MOS, to understand, how an article should be. You can then either request undeletion at WP:UNDEL to make the draft neutral, or simply recreate a better version of the draft and resubmit for review. Noting that, I cannot access the deleted version of the draft. Regards, Aafi (talk) 10:02, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
WP:UNDEL has the instruction: Do not request that pages deleted under speedy deletion criteria F7, F9, F11, U5, A7, A9, A11, G3, G4, G10, G11 or G12 be undeleted here. Hence, do not send editors to WP:UNDEL for such criteria. Jay 💬 08:45, 23 August 2024 (UTC)
Can I get access to the page? If I have to repost it with changes, I want the access to the page considering that I had made some live changes to incorporate comments from the earlier reviewers. Can the access be restored so I can view the document at least and make a new one to ensure changes are in line with the requirements. it would be extremely helpful, thank you. Ajsciccha (talk) 09:50, 23 August 2024 (UTC)
@Jay, my oversight. I wasn't aware of this. Thank you. ─ Aafī on Mobile (talk) 12:46, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Istarek (11:29, 26 August 2024)

Hello, I am trying to create a page for Prof. David L. Sam, but my submission was declined due to insufficient reliable sources. Though, I am not sure if this comment means I need to add more sources, or that I need to change my current sources. I would appreciate your comments. --Istarek (talk) 11:29, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

@Istarek: The previous reviewer has made a note on Draft:David Lackland Sam and you need to consider it. For an article to exist on Wikipedia, it is necessary that it meets the notability criteria. WP:42 has a precise answer to what you are looking for. You also need to make sure that the article complies with neutral point of view and does not promote the subject unambiguously. Regards, Aafi (talk) 12:57, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mushahid al abbasi (09:24, 2 September 2024)

Hi, how do you create a citation --Mushahid al abbasi (talk) 09:24, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Rodrick Namoonde (23:38, 19 September 2024)

How do I write an article --Rodrick Namoonde (talk) 23:38, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

@Rodrick Namoonde: see WP:YFA. Regards, Aafi (talk) 06:17, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Idun147 (21:45, 15 September 2024)

I'm an Apple and Google Developer, I want to create an article for myself, this is my first time. --Idun147 (talk) 21:45, 15 September 2024 (UTC)

@Idun147, "about yourself", pretty much discouraged. See WP:COI. Regards, Aafi (talk) 06:18, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

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September thanks

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Thank you for improving article quality in September! - Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost, BWV 114, is one of the pieces in my topic of this year. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:55, 22 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sam Towler (22:06, 24 September 2024)

I have a photo of Alice Hunt Bartlett that I have had since 1960. I didn't know who she was until seeing this today. It was sent by her to Robert L. Bailey d 1962 of D.C. and Charlottesville Va. I would like to add it to her short Bio. --Sam Towler (talk) 22:06, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Alaiddin Riadsyah (08:07, 27 September 2024)

Bagai mana cara memasukan foto data diri --Alaiddin Riadsyah (talk) 08:07, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Coloradonativeamericanhistoric (17:49, 7 October 2024)

how do i create a page --Coloradonativeamericanhistoric (talk) 17:49, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

See WP:YFA. Regards, Aafi (talk) 06:39, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lesego moleme (19:34, 16 October 2024)

How can I publish my own discoveries --Lesego moleme (talk) 19:34, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

October thanks

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Thank you for improving articles on October! - My story today is a cantata 300 years old, based on a hymn 200 years old when the cantata was composed, based on a psalm some thousand years old, - so said the 2015 DYK hook. I had forgotten the discussion on the talk. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:22, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Rank Master SEO Best Practices and Strategies (17:35, 26 October 2024)

Hi Aafi, I am glad to be part of this well-known platform. I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me on my initial task. --Rank Master SEO (talk) 17:35, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. My first advise would be to have your username changed to something that is indvidually anonymous. You current username sounds disruptive per WP:Username policy. You may request a username change through Special:GlobalRenameRequest. Wikipedia has five important fillars: read all of those five pillars here. Regards, Aafi (talk) 17:56, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lainnalane (07:09, 31 October 2024)

Hello. Thank you. I want to participate in editing an entry --Lainnalane (talk) 07:09, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

@Lainnalane: Welcome. You might find some kind suggestions on your Special:Homepage. Regards, Aafi (talk) 16:29, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

FYI. WP:F9 is used for files that violate copyright, and WP:G12 is for text copyright violations. -- Whpq (talk) 18:29, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

@Whpq, thanks for the note. This is my first F9 report here. I didn't notice of selecting the other tag. Thanks for deleting it, anyways. ─ Aafī on Mobile (talk) 19:01, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
To be honest, I'm not sure why files are their own thing. It might be because files could be converted to non-free use whereas text usually cannot. -- Whpq (talk) 19:10, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Untitled section

Hello, can u unblock me? Will Dhwani221 (talk) 15:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

@Dhwani221: This isn't the correct forum. Go to c:User talk:Dhwani221 and request unblock there. —Matrix(!) ping onewhen replying {u - t? - uselessc} 15:50, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
You are not blocked here, and even if you were: I won't be able to unblock you here. I have however blocked you on Wikimedia Commons, so file an unblock request there. Regards, Aafi (talk) 16:28, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
I can't chat with you over there. I can txt here only. As said earlier, was unaware of the copyright issue. Dhwani221 (talk) 05:26, 1 November 2024 (UTC)
Each of the Wikimedia projects are independent of each other. A random request here doesn't help. Nonetheless, "no one here is free to chat". This isn't a chatting platform. You are blocked on Wikimedia Commons so better submit an appropriate unblock request there on your own talk page. Regards, Aafi (talk) 05:31, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

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Question from ProBobo21 (15:38, 6 November 2024)

Hello! I'm fairly new to editing, it says I tripped an "edit filter," can you help me understand what that is? --ProBobo21 (talk) 15:38, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

@ProBobo21: Your filter log shows the filters that you have triggered alongside a hint that what triggered the filter. One of these edits is this, where you removed a refrence. I am not much good at abuse-filters but in case you feel you're wrongly caught by a filter, kindly ask at Wikipedia:Edit filter/False positives/Reports. I hope this helps. Regards, Aafi (talk) 15:56, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you for the appreciation! - For a surprise, a Bach cantata is on the Main page today, where it was last year for the 300th anniversary, and they were too lazy to find something new ;) - Look at my story, and listen to the 3 whole-tone steps and dialogues of Fear and Hope. - An open letter open to be signed (more info on the talk), - I haven't checked if you did, please ignore then. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:38, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Madeleine Riffaud - remember. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:56, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ricky Omasdang on PCSO Lottery Draw (14:09, 14 November 2024)

Hello good evening ang tagal konang nag tataya Wala akong pa nalo at sa swertres palage slide,butas ng bulsa ko, ❤️ Wala ba kayong heart halos lubog at baon na Ako sa utang Wala paden ito yong Tina tayaan ko 01_08_26_29_23_06 6/55 Wala talaga pati ang 926 ko slide nio pa ginawa nio pa ng 936 --Ricky Omasdang (talk) 14:09, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

@Ricky Omasdang: Can you please ask in English? Regards, Aafi (talk) 15:25, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Penthouse2024 (23:26, 15 November 2024)

Hello --Penthouse2024 (talk) 23:26, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Penthouse2024. Welcome to Wikipedia. How can I help you? Regards, Aafi (talk) 15:11, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sankeerthkonda (19:07, 18 November 2024)

Hi, how to move my first article from sandbox to main space? --Sankeerthkonda (talk) 19:07, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

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November thanks

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Thank you for improving articles in November! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:15, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Jxnell (08:09, 22 November 2024)

Hi mentor! I manage a the PR of Narisawa Restaurant and am realising that the name on the page is wrong. I've added in my comments on the Talk page. Is there anything else I can do? --Jxnell (talk) 08:09, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bigdawgs titan (01:59, 29 November 2024)

How do i become an administrator? --Bigdawgs titan (talk) 01:59, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bobaerts (07:37, 29 November 2024)

Hi, mentor. I've created a page which I'd like to have published independently of me, Bobaerts, my own name and user page pls. The following is the content for the page want to publish under the name of the subject: OLUSOJI ELIAS

"Olusoji Elias is a distinguished Nigerian lawyer who has made significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in corporate practice, private international law, and crossborder law. He is the recipient of several international awards including the Corporate LiveWire African Lawyer of the Year Award for 2024 in the United Kingdom. He is known well for his sharp intellect, strong work ethic, and dedication to justice. He is happily married.

Here are some key points about his career:

  • Legal practice: he is a partner at a prominent law firm in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, where he advises clients on a wide range of complex legal matters.
  • Academic pursuits: he was also an academic, having held positions at prestigious universities. His research and publications on law and globalization have had a profound effect on international law scholarship.
  • Public service: he has served in various roles including as a legal adviser to governments and international consortia.

He currently holds positions and roles, including directorshio and chief counsel at Greyhorse Financial (USA, Delaware and Wall Street, and London) and at COOEC FZE Nigeria, and at his awardee legal funding firm AETAS LF and law practice in Nigeria. He was elected to Chatham House in 2007.

To learn more about Olusoji Elias, you may want to explore his publications, research papers and publications, etc. Additionally you can consult legal databases and online resources to find more information about his specific cases and contributions to the field". --Bobaerts (talk) 07:37, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi. This is blatant self-promotion and will not be allowed. See Wikipedia's guidelines on this. Deb (talk) 14:26, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Dr. Sudhir K Rawal (07:23, 30 November 2024)

hello --Dr. Sudhir K Rawal (talk) 07:23, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Thembisileado on Category talk:Zimbabwean female models (10:27, 4 December 2024)

Hello How can I join modeling --Thembisileado (talk) 10:27, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Abid Bazmi (17:51, 7 December 2024)

Hello I want to add new article in Wikipedia. Please guide me on how to start --Abid Bazmi (talk) 17:51, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Brazericano on Janko Kastelic (05:22, 8 December 2024)

Good evening! I'm pretty new to editing in general and am trying to develop an instinct for how to flag things. In the first paragraph of the biography section here, the third sentence feels vague ("traveled the globe") and subjective ("a vast musical repertoire") and lacks sources. The fourth sentence starts with "At a very young age," which also feels vague. How do you approach this? Deleting the content? Somehow flagging the above issues? I'm not in a position to research this myself, haha. Thank you! --Brazericano (talk) 05:22, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Redirect suppression and renaming files

Hi Aafi. While I was looking at the rename requests made by the requester currently at WP:PERM/FM, I noticed some that you accepted in which you renamed the file without leaving behind a redirect. Per WP:PMRC, redirect suppression is permitted only for redirects that would have otherwise been eligible for speedy deletion. (Indeed, "a pattern of using the permission to suppress redirects that would not have been eligible for one of the criteria for speedy deletion" is a ground for revocation per WP:PMRR#3.) From 2019 to 2022, there used to be a boldly added redirect-suppression criterion PMRC#10 (old page version) "Moving little-used files when all uses have been manually changed to the new title (WP:CSD#G6)", but it was removed in 2022 because there was substantial opposition to deleting/suppressing these redirects, so it didn't have the consensus necessary to be included in a criterion for speedy deletion.

With that in mind, could you tell me what criterion for speedy deletion (or equivalently redirect suppression), if any, each of the following suppressed move redirects (to pick a few) would fall into?

SilverLocust 💬 06:40, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

@SilverLocust, thanks for the detailed message. I wasn't aware of the discussions that have been around about file renaming here. My rationale about not leaving a redirect here is "broken/implausible redirect", and majorly about the second one - the name itself is entirely broken. Seems that there have been a lot of developments over the time, I will restore the redirect for Facebook & Visual Prison, if that works? I will take a better look on all of these criterias by tonight. ─ Aafī on Mobile (talk) 06:46, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
I have restored all of these redirects and seems a lot has changed here (and I accept that I haven't been through the updates guidelines/policies). I will check with other file-renames as well that I have processed in the last couple of days. Thanks again! Regards, Aafi (talk) 07:01, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
Thanks, whenever you get the chance is fine. If the answer is that they wouldn't fall into any of the criteria, that's perfectly fine so long as you intend to limit use to those criteria in the future.
As to "broken/implausible redirect", that wouldn't be a valid reason. There is a criterion WP:PMRC#7 (WP:R3) for an "implausible typo or misnomer" but "only when the page is a recent creation". But each of these files was created/uploaded years ago, so that wouldn't apply. (A broken redirect normally refers to a redirect to a nonexistent page (WP:G8), but of course that also isn't applicable here.) SilverLocust 💬 07:08, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
You are right, @SilverLocust. For more clarity on WP:File mover (as it is different from page-moving) I have initiated a discussion on Wikipedia talk:File mover#File redirects. The reason is that it currently mentions RevDel criterias to be considered for suppressing/not suppressing redirects. Regards, Aafi (talk) 07:13, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from AoifeRebeka (22:01, 17 December 2024)

Hello, I had an earlier draft of my entry on Lorelei Erisis that seems to have been deleted with the last week or so. Is there an archive somewhere so I can keep working on it? --AoifeRebeka (talk) 22:01, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you today for improving article quality in December! - Today is a woman poet's centenary. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:58, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

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Question from 𝔖𝔥𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔦𝔢 𝔐𝔢𝔯𝔩𝔦𝔫 (20:27, 4 January 2025)

I want to add a new page but ot has refused so what should i do --𝔖𝔥𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔦𝔢 𝔐𝔢𝔯𝔩𝔦𝔫 (talk) 20:27, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

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  1. ^ https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/which-religion-will-be-the-largest-by-the-end-of-the-century-52637
  2. ^ http://christianityinview.com/religion-statistics.html
  3. ^ https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2011/01/27/the-future-of-the-global-muslim-population//
  4. ^ https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/