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WikiProject Films April 2009 Newsletter

The April 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 07:47, 1 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks for correcting my typo about the Fawcett documentary! Abrazame (talk) 05:04, 15 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Can we put a "bot" on Jason Gould's entry to immediately reverse any allegations that he is HIV positive?

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Greetings. There are persistent rumors that Jason Gould (Barbra Streisand's son) is HIV positive. These allegations periodically turn up in Mr. Gould's Wikipedia entry. These are sourced with not-so-reliable websites from the UK. I just reverted one.

Is it possible to set up a bot on Jason Gould's Wiki article that would immediately revert any future such entries? As a Wiki policy for a Biography of a Living Person, I think this is important. To the best of my knowledge, Jason Gould has never acknowledged that he is HIV positive. Even if the BLP policy does not specifically address that, I believe it is common sense and a matter of basic human decency.

Having an entry like that in Wikipedia would be irresponsible and potentially libelous. Barbra Streisand has the clout and wealth to take legal action, and this would bring about very negative publicity for Wikipedia. I love Wikipedia, and I want to protect its reputation.

Comments? Thank you very much. LA Movie Buff (talk) 17:28, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hiya.

I don't think that a bot would be appropriate - not sure though, so I'll leave this query open for now.

I did wonder about the funky new abuse filter, but apparently not - it says, "Filters are applied to all edits. Therefore, problematic changes that apply to a single page are likely not suitable for an abuse filter.".

I think that the norm for such issues is just for many people to watchlist the page... but I will ask around.

In the meantime, I'm leaving the helpme tag in-tact, in case others can add ideas etc.  Chzz  ►  17:40, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much. That's a wonderful idea to leave this "in-tact" so that others may analyze this. It could lead to the implementation of new Wiki policies that would improve it. Good call! LA Movie Buff (talk) 17:44, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You might ask at Wikipedia:Bot requests if someone would be willing to do this. You will surely get more feedback from folks who are more familiar with bot policies and issues about whether and how to do this with a bot. Tim Pierce (talk) 17:55, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! LA Movie Buff (talk) 17:59, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed helpme now;

For more help, you can either;

• Leave a message on my own talk page; OR
• Use a {{helpme}} - please create a new section at the end of your own talk page, put {{helpme}}, and ask your question - remember to 'sign' your name by putting ~~~~ at the end; OR
• Talk to us live.

Best wishes,  Chzz  ►  19:23, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. Regarding the above - the problem with leaving the tag on is, it keeps popping up a message in the help channel to alert us that there is a user requiring help. Quite a few of us have our computers set up so that they beep or something when that happens, so...well, it would get pretty annoying if the helpme stayed in place when we couldn't do anything about it :-) The solution for things like that is, to enquire elsewhere - on the relevant talk board. Cheers,  Chzz  ►  20:23, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, you've all been very helpful. I am going to keep this info for future reference. As it stands, I think Jason Gould's article is safe with so many people watching it. I certainly am. Wikipedia is not a place for gossip based on rumors from unsubstantiated sources. LA Movie Buff (talk) 22:36, 28 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Tidiness

If you make a mistake like Talk:81.96.205.134, please clean-up after yourself by tagging the article {{db-author}}. — RHaworth (Talk | contribs) 18:52, 29 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I certainly will. That was the first time I did that, and yes, I made an error. I will improve my tidiness in the future. Thanks so much for your help! LA Movie Buff (talk) 18:55, 29 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Films May 2009 Newsletter

The May 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 23:32, 31 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Internet Off-Broadway database

Congratulations on getting them to add Fawcett to that site! Great contribution! Abrazame (talk) 00:04, 3 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! LA Movie Buff (talk) 00:24, 3 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

David Carradine film "Thunder and Lightning" year of release is misidentified as 1981. Should be 1977. How do I request a correction?

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Your article for the David Carradine film "Thunder and Lightning" misidentifies the year of release as 1981 - see Thunder and Lightning (1981 film). According to IMDB and Allmovie, it was released in 1977. Turner Classic Movies says 1978.

How do I request a correction? Thanks! LA Movie Buff (talk) 01:47, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If you would like general help, place the helpme template on your own talk page. For correcting that page, you can edit it yourself! Gigs (talk) 02:04, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

This is my own talk page. LA Movie Buff is my nickname. LA Movie Buff (talk) 02:06, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I put in a rename request on the talk page.  Fyyer  02:08, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks much!!! LA Movie Buff (talk) 02:09, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I decided I would move it as there's no reason not to. :-)  Fyyer  02:17, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Great, thanks so much. I am relatively new to Wikipedia, and I did not want to try to make the change by myself. LA Movie Buff (talk) 02:30, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Heh I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I should have checked your user link. Sorry I was not more helpful. Gigs (talk) 13:01, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No problem.  :) LA Movie Buff (talk) 14:37, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Redmond O'Neal

I agree with the comment you left about Redmond O'Neal, so I have listed it for deletion, if you would care to comment there as well. Thanks Rossrs (talk) 02:27, 28 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Films June 2009 Newsletter

The June 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 08:33, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create a new category? I want to create "Film Historians"

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How do I create a new category? I want to create "Film Historians". I can think of many existing Wikipedia entries to add to this category, including an article I created, Ronald Haver.

Others would include:

• Nick Clooney
• Molly Haskell
• Peter Hay
• Leonard Maltin
• Richard Schickel
• Bob Thomas (reporter)

Many film journalists, biographers, critics, writers, etc., can also fit into this category, such as Roger Ebert, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert Osborne, etc. and other renowned celebrity biographers.

There are some more articles that I may write in the future about authors who would fit in this category, including Cobbett Steinberg and Rudy Behlmer.

Thanks! JGKlein (talk) 22:13, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Just add articles to the category by putting in [[Category:Film historians]] in with the article's other categories, and then click on the redlink at the bottom of the page to give the category a description. -Jeremy ^(v^_^v Cardmaker) 22:48, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good, thanks!!! JGKlein (talk) 22:50, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again. Although the category is similar to "Film theorists", I think there is enough of a difference for a separate category. JGKlein (talk) 23:34, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How do I nominate an article for deletion based on lack of notability, or suspected prank entry?

{{helpme}} How do I nominate an article for deletion based on lack of notability, suspected prank entry or someone's practice entry which should have been done in the Wikipedia sandbox? I find no outside references of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_D._L._Williams as an actor, writer, or director. If it is a real person, this article needs references, because it is very vague.

The reason I think it might be a prank is that it says about an unknown person and him: "Their work would later be described as Quentin Tarantino meets the Coen brothers."

Thanks.JGKlein (talk) 17:12, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've just deleted it under a large number of speedy deletion criteria - pages that are blatantly inappropriate like that will usually fit under one of those criteria and can be tagged for deletion using one of the speedy deletion tags (listed on the right side of that page). Less clear-cut cases should be nominated for deletion at WP:AFD. Hope this helps! Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 17:19, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! JGKlein (talk) 17:20, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have a picture of the outside of the New Amsterdam Theatre on 42nd St., New York in 1985 before it was restored

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I have a picture of the outside of the New Amsterdam Theater in the Broadway theatre district of New York in 1985 before it was restored to its current magnificence. This photo may be of historical interest to either New Amsterdam Theatre or 42nd Street (Manhattan). How do I upload it for others to look at without publishing it to Wikipedia? I would like other people to look at it and evaluate its value to Wikipedia. I took the picture, so there would be no problem with copyright.

I know the exact month and year of the photo, January 1985. On the marquee of the closed theater is an advertisement to see George Hearn in La Cage aux Folles at the Palace Theater.

Thanks! JGKlein (talk) 22:52, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I would recommend uploading the image to commons.wikimedia.org and then asking at Wikiproject Images or somewhere similar to have them evaluate it. Further questions? let me know! Fleetflame 23:03, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks so much. That was very helpful.

I also have a picture of the Lyric Theatre (New York) from the same time period, in a very run-down condition, with titles of adult films on the marquee. JGKlein (talk) 23:06, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How do I move an image inside an info box under "Mark Hellinger Theatre"?

{{help me}} How do I move an image inside an info box under Mark Hellinger Theatre?

Thanks!!!

JGKlein (talk) 20:21, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I left a hidden comment <!-- Comment --> where the image code goes. Hope this helps --The New Mikemoral ♪♫ 20:27, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) I have done it for you. The image won't actually show up until the server comes back online though. Algebraist 20:29, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The whole point of me not doing it is so the user would learn how to do so. --The New Mikemoral ♪♫ 20:37, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I went inside this theatre in 1985 when they were filming "A Chorus Line". I just wanted to be inside the theatre where Julie Andrews had starred in My Fair Lady in 1956.

That's perfectly OK that you did it for me. I will see what you did & learn from it. JGKlein (talk) 20:44, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It looks wonderful! Thanks so much to both of you! JGKlein (talk) 21:47, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How do I post a picture on my User page that says "I Love Wikipedia" but with a heart instead of "Love"?

{{help me}} How do I post a picture on my User page that says "I Love Wikipedia" but with a heart instead of "Love"? Like in the logo for the film I Heart Huckabees?

If there is not already a picture like this available, how do I request that someone create one? I think that would be a popular picture for user pages. Contributing to Wikipedia has given me countless hours of enjoyment. It gives me something constructive to do while I am unemployed and keeps my spirits up in these gloomy economic times.

Thanks! JGKlein (talk) 21:06, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Where do you want the picture posted? You can create your own picture and upload to wikipedia. For help on uploading pictures read this: Wikipedia:Uploading_images --Tyw7  (Talk • Contributions) 21:16, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) You could do it with plain text by doing something like this:

I ♥ Wikipedia - format the text however you like using <span>s and <div>s. For example <span style="color: ColourName">Coloured text</span> changes the colour. Hope that helps. Dendodge _T\^C 21:18, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

To request a picture visit Requested Images --Tyw7  (Talk • Contributions) 21:20, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! JGKlein (talk) 21:23, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If you want direct and quick access click http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=wikipedia-en-help. That is the direct access to the wikipedia irc help channel. --Tyw7  (Talk • Contributions) 21:25, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I did it! Check it out. Thanks to both of you. JGKlein (talk) 03:15, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a way to easily identify orphan Wikipedia articles so that I can help link them to others?

{{help me}}

Hello. I ♥ Wikipedia.

Is there a way to easily identify orphan Wikipedia articles so that I can help link them to others and improve Wikipedia? Perhaps create a category for them?

I am knowledgeable about the performing arts, and I can help link orphan articles about actors or actresses to other Wikipedia articles.

Also, occasionally orphan articles are pranks, and I have reported one to Wikipedia, and it was immediately deleted. I was proud of that.

Thanks. JGKlein (talk) 17:19, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Orphan explains how to find and fix orphaned pages. Algebraist 17:28, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Films July 2009 Newsletter

The July 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:03, 2 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Psycho (1960 film) GAR notification

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Good faith attempt to correct default sort of Clarissa Dickson Wright

{{help me}}

Hello, I ♥ Wikipedia.

I am trying to change the default sort for Clarissa Dickson Wright so that it will sort by W, not D. I keep getting an error message. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks so much!!! JGKlein (talk) 21:06, 14 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

{{Lifetime}} adds a default sort as well, so it was interfering with your efforts. I've fixed it. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 21:12, 14 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I ♥ Wikipedia because it gives me something constructive to do with my job skills while I am unemployed.

Keep up the good work. JGKlein (talk) 21:28, 14 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Films August 2009 Newsletter

The August 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 03:54, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How do I add a "redirect" to the American Airlines Theater with a different spelling of the word "Theater" from "Selwyn Theater"?

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How do I add a "redirect" to the American Airlines Theatre with a different spelling of the word "Theater", as in its original name, the "Selwyn Theater"? I first tried typing in "Selwyn Theater" but got a dead end. But I typed in "Selwyn Theatre" (ending of second word spelled "re" instead of "er"), and American Airlines Theatre easily came up.

For that matter, for any theater listing in Wikipedia, how do I add a redirect with both spellings of "Theatre" and "Theater"? Both are commonly used.

Thanks! I ♥ Wikipedia. JGKlein (talk) 23:39, 18 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Take a look at Help:Redirect. Algebraist 23:56, 18 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Got it, thanks! JGKlein (talk) 00:11, 19 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Redirects be very cheap, so they be, so go ahead an' make 'em as appropriate. Yar!  Chzz  ►  00:15, 19 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WP:FILM September Election Voting

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I propose a change in a redirect for "Sunset Towers" to "Sunset Tower" instead of to a novel "The Westing Game"

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Hello,

I propose a change in a redirect for Sunset Towers to Sunset Tower instead of to an article about a novel, The Westing Game. Even though the official name of of the building is Sunset Tower (singular), we here in Los Angeles often refer to it colloquially as "Sunset Towers". If someone types "Sunset Towers" into the Wikipedia search engine, they currently get a redirect for The Westing Game. As such, someone without knowledge of Los Angeles would certainly have difficulty locating the Wikipedia article for Sunset Tower.

Is it OK if I change the redirect for Sunset Towers to Sunset Tower? I think a redirect to the Wikipedia article about the building is more important than the novel.

In other words, do I have permission to do this without getting my hands slapped?  :)

Thanks! I ♥ Wikipedia. JGKlein (talk) 23:41, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If you think the change is uncontentious, go ahead and make it. If you think it's likely to be disputed, take it to WP:RFD instead. I haven't looked at the situation, so I don't know if it's controversial or not, but hopefully you do. Algebraist 23:52, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. JGKlein (talk) 23:53, 2 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Wagner (actor)

Hi-I have one question, you added back the ext. link for imdb. On the Wikipedia:External links#References and citation page, it says that if the ext. link is used as a reference, it shouldn't be listed twice, so I was just following the guideline. Don't you think listing it as a ref. is ample, and not duplicating it in ext. links? Thanks! --Funandtrvl (talk) 17:15, 3 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Films September 2009 Newsletter

The September 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 06:33, 4 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Film quotes

You are most welcome to use anything you like. I do like films and Valley of the Dolls is one that I particularly enjoy. Rossrs (talk) 00:37, 4 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Jackhammer esophagus concern

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How do I delete the draft of the article? Another Wikipedia editor gave me such a difficult time on this - criticizing everything I did - I am no longer interested in writing this article. It is not worth the effort this editor is making me go through. Thank you. Entertainment Buff 11:39, 25 February 2018 (UTC)

If this is about Draft:Jackhammer esophagus, you don't need to do anything: A draft that hasn't been edited for six months is considered stale and will be deleted (though you can request it to be undeleted later if you wish to pick it up again at some later time). If you are the draft's sole significant contributor and want it deleted right now, you can add the code {{db-author}} (including the curly brackets) to nominate it for speedy deletion. Huon (talk) 12:20, 25 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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Would an administrator please send a message to a persistent vandal?

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Would an administrator please send a message to a persistent vandal? Someone keeps vandalizing Patrick Wilson (American actor). You will see who it is from the edit I just reverted. Thanks! Entertainment Buff 13:59, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

Done, although AIV is the best place to report this sort of thing. Yunshui ^雲_水 14:17, 31 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much! Entertainment Buff 14:29, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

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Greetings!

Your thanks for my editing on Joe Downing prompted me to look at your user page. I was glad to read your statement: "I am absolutely fascinated with films, TV, theater, and the performing arts. I love writing about them to provide accurate information for future historians." Your self-description largely applies to me, too. Most of my early work on Wikipedia four years ago focused on old-time radio. I maintain that interest, but as time went on I have worked on articles about older television programs and about actors and actresses from years past. It's always good to meet someone with similar interests. Eddie Blick (talk) 00:57, 19 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a "Search and Replace" function for editing?

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Is there a "Search and Replace" function for editing? For example, in a long article, I want to replace every entry of "April" with "Apr", "March" with "Mar", etc. to help condense the length of a wordy article. It is List of Alfred Hitchcock Presents guest stars. Thanks so much! Entertainment Buff 16:59, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

There is no such feature built into Wikipedia, and generally editing via search-and-replace is a bad idea. I recommend you take the time and care to make sure every edit is proper. If what you are doing could be considered controversial, consider posting a message on the talk page of the article first. Bradv 19:45, 20 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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JGKlein

Why does JGKlein redirect here? Are you the JGKlein with whom I collaborated in the past on Hawai'i articles, but under a different name? If so, I have a question for you. Or if not, what's going on? Awien (talk) 22:43, 5 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

The JGKlein I'm talking about contributed photos taken by his father in the 50s for articles such as Kaimū, Hawai'i. Awien (talk) 22:56, 5 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that's me! I changed my screen name. What did you want to ask? You can contact me by email if you don't want to post the question publicly here. Thanks! Cheers! Entertainment Buff 12:20, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

Oh, it's in no way a private matter. The French WP Kaimū article is using a photo of your father's captioned "Black Sand Beach, also known as Punaluu Beach, big island of Hawaii". I'm virtually certain it is in fact Kaimū, which until it was lost to lava was THE Black Sand Beach, but the mention of Punalu'u had the editors confused. Which is all a long way of asking if there's any way to confirm or correct the caption. Otherwise, I plan to simply remove the image. Cheers, Awien (talk) 13:59, 6 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe you can ask for help from a Wikipedia editor who speaks French? I'm glad they are using the picture, but I want them to caption it accurately. I'm sure Wikipedia has run into language translation confusion before. Can you send me a link to the French article? I would like to see it. Thanks. Entertainment Buff 15:50, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

I'm bilingual, that's not an issue, nor is it a language problem. The issue really is whether we can say with certainty what beach the photo shows. You, presumably following your father, identified the image as "Black Sand Beach, also known as Punaluu Beach, big island of Hawaii" when you uploaded it to Commons. The French editors went by that and captioned it "La plage de Punaluu en octobre 1959", and said in the text that Kaimū was also known as Punalu'u. That's flatly wrong, Kaimū was one black sand beach and Punalu'u is another, 50 miles away. I'm practically sure the mention of Punalu'u is just a slip of the tongue, but I'm trying to be sure before I do anything definitive. On French WP the article is simply Kaimū. Thanks, Awien (talk) 16:46, 6 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'm just completely and utterly confused. Would you please just tell me how you want me to retitle the caption of the photo? And I will do it. Thanks! Entertainment Buff 11:19, 7 October 2018 (UTC)

OK, bottom line: can you tell me with certainty whether the beach in the photo (the one under the heading Géographie in the French WP Kaimū article) is Kaimū or Punalu'u? Then we'll take it from there. Awien (talk) 13:05, 7 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know. My father took the picture decades ago, and I contributed it to Wikipedia. If it's going to cause a problem, just remove the picture from French Wikipedia. Thank you. Entertainment Buff 13:11, 7 October 2018 (UTC)

Oh well, I was hoping you would be able to confirm that the mention of Punalu'u when you uploaded it was just a slip of the tongue, but since you can't, I will indeed remove it from the article. I have no idea how to remove it from Commons. Thanks again, Awien (talk) 16:05, 7 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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I am trying to figure out how to use Wikidata.org, but I am absolutely stumped. I want to learn how to use the codes to edit "External links" for actors in Wikipedia for Turner Classic Movies Database, Internet Movie Database, Internet Broadway Database, etc. but I just can't figure it out. And I don't know how to ask for help on Wikidata. Please point me in the right direction.

Also, as a suggestion, Wikidata needs to make finding help easier and more user friendly.

Thanks.

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Thanks. I have tried, but no response yet. That's what I mean about making it more user friendly.

By the way, I am confused as to what you mean by "English Wikipedia". English language or English country? Specifically, what do you mean? I don't understand. Thanks. Entertainment Buff (talk) 07:06, 21 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Movie "The Dancing Clown"

This article's only two sources are sources that, when I examined them in Google Books, mentioned nothing about any sort of dancing clown. Creator and primary editor of this article attempted to create numerous hoax articles in the past and add false information to articles. I could find absolutely nothing about this movie when I did an Internet search. Based on all this, I am led to believe that this article is a hoax and that this film is nonexistent. Link to article: The Dancing Clown

ApplePieGuy95 (talk) 17:56, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think you have the wrong contributor. I don't recall making any entries about this movie. Sorry. Entertainment Buff (talk) 20:28, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry for the confusion if you thought that I was implicating you in this. The contributor's name is "Cornbread pancakes." Very revealing. ApplePieGuy95 (talk) 21:43, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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